York Press

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:03:00 +0000
'Haxby Station remains on track to be delivered within this Parliament' - Mayor
Haxby Station remains on track to be delivered within this Parliament says regional Mayor, David Skaith

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:44:00 +0000
'Popular TV drama set in York is good but how local are its locations?'
Patience - is this Channel 4 drama really a York series asks our letter writer?

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York public notice roundup: Multiple temporary road closures this week
Here are the latest public notices announced across York.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Two York staff rewarded for 'outstanding dedication' on Christmas Day
Kitchen assistant Godwin and 2nd chef Ian, who work at Mulberry Court in Rawcliffe, have been named Employees of the Month.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Free leisure centre memberships launched for adoptive families in York
Free leisure centre memberships are being offered to adoptive families in York as part of a partnership between GLL and children’s charity Coram.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hundreds of farmers expected to attend first Yorkshire Farming Conference
Hundreds of farmers are expected to attend the first Yorkshire Farming Conference at the Great Yorkshire Showground.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bus-only plan for key York streets could ease ‘chaotic’ congestion - campaigners
A drive to close sections of key York streets to cars and taxis will help to tackle city's 'chaotic problem with traffic congestion', say cycle campaigners.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York city centre post office confirms plans to reopen
A Post Office branch in York has revealed that it is ‘working hard to restore services’ after closing its doors around Christmas.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Their daddy is a real-life superhero' - North Yorkshire widow's organ donation plea
A widow from Tadcaster has called for more people to come forward as organ donors after the loss of her husband in a car accident.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York telecommunications firm wins major contract for Italy Winter Olympics
York telecommunications company Cellhire will provide more than 6,000 secure IoT and data connections for next month’s Winter Olympics in Italy and the Winter Paralympics in March.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'The clients are the ones we do it for' - gym shortlisted as one of the best in York
Justin Shepherd, the owner of a York gym, speaking behalf of himself and the rest of the team at Definition Body Coaching in Rose Avenue, Nether Poppleton.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Free film screenings to be held by York St John University this month
York St John University is running the family-friendly events through its Cinema and Social Justice project.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Eyesore' claim sparks debate as dozens speak out over divisive York site
Supporters and critics weigh in as the future of York's Spark site divides opinion after it was branded an eyesore.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York primary school named as music hub lead school for North Yorkshire
Outwood Primary Academy Alne, in York, has been named a Lead School for music across North Yorkshire.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Budget plans branded 'attack' on services as council tax hike defended
Budget proposals including council tax hikes of 4.99 per cent are set to go before York Council's Labour-controlled executive on Tuesday, January 27.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York mourns impending closure of much-loved wine bar and deli
Drinkers and diners across York are in mourning over the upcoming closure of one of the city’s most popular wine bar and delis- Pairings in Castlegate.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York bar walls wildflower displays could expand as potential future sites named
It follows the planting of wildflowers on the embankments of York's bar walls by Station Rise and Foss Islands Road in 2025.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Campaigners fighting huge new solar farm in North Yorkshire abandon legal battle
Campaigners fighting plans for a huge new solar farm near Selby have abandoned their legal battle – but vowed to carry on their fight.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
‘We’re being punished for doing well’ – York traders group slams business rates hike
Traders in York are being “punished for doing well” as they face a significant hike to business rates, a leading retailer in the city has said.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Group representing York traders to become social enterprise
The York High Street Forum has announced that it will be transitioning into a social enterprise to help support businesses further.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Murder accused told girlfriend he had ruined both their lives, jury hears
A York man charged with murder told his girlfriend he had ruined both their lives in a prison phone call. Michael Mulvana accused co-defence Jobie Tyers of talking to police.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
On This Day: Local woman, 74, celebrates passing driving test
York woman, 74, passes driving test with AA Driving School after decades using public transport. Linda Ning plans electric car, seaside trips and Sunday drives.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:20:00 +0000
As minimum wage increases to almost £25,000 workers urged to check their paypackets
Increases to the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage mean that many workers will get almost £25,000 a year for the first time, but some employers are underpaying staff

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:07:43 +0000
Openreach reveals 132 new locations where it plans to scrap landlines - full list
Openreach has announced a further 132 locations where it plans to scrap traditional landlines in the UK - see the areas affected.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:19:13 +0000
‘Evil’ North Yorkshire predator jailed for 27 years for child sexual abuse
“Evil” predator Ronald Pearson from Sheriff Hutton has been jailed for 27 years after being convicted of 24 counts of child sexual abuse against multiple victims.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:06:49 +0000
'This is not the end' - sisters speak out as much-loved York business set to close
THE sisters who are set to close their York wine bar Pairings in Castlegate after ten years say 'it's not the end'.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
New food hall could be set to open in East Yorkshire
M&S could open a food hall in Driffield, East Yorkshire.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'Thank you for supporting Emma' - fundraiser for York mum
A FUNDRAISER to help Emma Ward of Poppleton, who was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour, has raised more than £1,000.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:11:17 +0000
No decision on Whitby precept increase as annual budget postponed
THE approval of a North Yorkshire town’s annual budget has been delayed after members said they were ‘not comfortable’ with proposals.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:07:48 +0000
Whitby housing plan withdrawn following objections
PLANS to build five homes at the site of an industrial unit next to a key bridge in North Yorkshire have been withdrawn following several objections.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:52:20 +0000
Housebuilder to hold preview event for York housing development
David Wilson Homes is inviting prospective buyers to a special preview event for its upcoming Castra Park development at LNER Community Stadium tomorrow (thur).

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:07:56 +0000
Teenager's red mountain bike stolen from popular York gym car park - appeal
AN APPEAL has been launched to recover a York school boy's treasured mountain bike which was stolen from outside a popular York gym.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:57:40 +0000
York man, 25, arrested after police appeal
A 25-year-old man who was wanted on recall to prison has been arrested.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:26:29 +0000
Burglar strikes inside top York hotel
A burglar has struck inside a top York hotel last month,

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:22:11 +0000
"Very strong revenue growth": York internet retailer posts sales up by a third
York-based online retailer Gear4Music has reported sales were almost a third higher in the run up to Christmas than in the same period in 2024.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:45:58 +0000
North Yorkshire pub with rooms is a 'dream ticket' and offers 'dazzling' roasts
This North Yorkshire pub at Byland Abbey is said to offer 'dazzling' Sunday roasts according to The Good Food Guide.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:07:45 +0000
Prolific East Yorkshire shoplifter handed suspended sentence
A prolific shoplifter has been handed a suspended prison sentence and a Criminal Behaviour Order following a series of thefts in Bridlington.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:58:28 +0000
Conservative councillors in veiled swipe at Reform as 2026/27 budget discussed
Senior North Yorkshire Conservative councillors took veiled — and not so veiled — swipes at Reform while discussing their authority’s finances at a key meeting.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:08:56 +0000
Save the landmark! The North Yorkshire town's plea over the whale bone arch
A MAJOR landmark in North Yorkshire should not be removed, a town mayor has said.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:41:53 +0000
Multi-million pound project to improve much-loved cycling and walking route begins
A £2.2 MILLION project to improve a much-loved walking and cycle route linking Scarborough and Whitby has begun.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:40:22 +0000
WATCH - 'Poltergeist' caught on camera causing chaos at York attraction
A poltergeist with a knack for late-night shopping has been caught on camera causing chaos in York Dungeon.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:30:00 +0000
REVIEW: The Talented Mr Ripley, Grand Opera House, York, until Saturday 4 stars
The Talented Mr Ripley finds its voice and style anew on stage at the Grand Opera House in York, says our reviewer.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:05:19 +0000
Original stars of cult classic musical to visit York for special showing
The original Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick), the original Magenta (Patricia Quinn), and the original Columbia (Nell Campbell) are set to visit York.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:25:59 +0000
Company behind well-known North Yorkshire gin to enter administration
The Harrogate-based company behind a well-known range of gins is set to enter administration.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:28:39 +0000
Three people trapped in York park after gates locked
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to an undisclosed location in Acomb around 7.45pm last night (January 20).

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:31:00 +0000
North Yorkshire Council chiefs say rise in council tax is necessary
Council chiefs say they have no choice but to raise council tax by the maximum allowed after receiving a £43m “wallop” in cuts from the government.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:23:00 +0000
When a pint cost 82p! 5 photos of York in 1986 - spot any changes?
Our archive photos invite us to turn back the clock 40 years to the York of 1986 - spot any changes? Here's one: a pint cost just 82p!

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:06:00 +0000
Thousands of visitors expected at huge agricultural machinery show
ONE of the North's leading one-day machinery show takes place next month.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
York one of the UK's most dynamic business locations after outperforming rivals
York has been named one of the UK’s most dynamic business locations for 2026, emerging as the strongest performer in Yorkshire and the Humber and outperforming larger neighbouring cities, according to new data from Growth Flag.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:55:06 +0000
Vandals target suburb of North Yorkshire town
The county's police force said two incidents of criminal damage happened in Overdale, Scarborough on Sunday, January 18.

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