York Press

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Transformation of York building for new shop takes next steps
Plans to transform a York building into a new shop have taken a step forward.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:55:08 +0000
Appeal launched for missing 72-year-old man from North Yorkshire
The county's police force said Anthony Macauley, 72, is missing from Ingleton, and are appealing for information to help locate him.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:42:52 +0000
Delays for rail passengers in North Yorkshire following points failure
Rail passengers in North Yorkshire are facing delays this morning (Tuesday, October 27) following a points failure.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:06:00 +0000
National ADHD campaigner to wrap up awareness month at event in North Yorks town
A national ADHD awareness tour will conclude with a free family event in Pickering.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:15:00 +0000
Pair caught at £1 million North Yorkshire cannabis factory plead guilty
Two men arrested at a £1 million cannabis farm in North Yorkshire are today awaiting sentence.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Santa's grotto, Christmas trees and fairs all at York libraries this festive season
Christmas fairs, Santa's grottos, live music and festive treats will bring seasonal cheer to Explore venues across York

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Unused tennis court to become new floodlit sports hub
A NEW floodlit multi-sport hub for football, basketball and netball has been given the green light near Filey despite concerns over noise and the potential impact on wildlife.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Murderer serving life sentence tried to escape while at North Yorkshire hospital
A murderer serving a life sentence broke away from prison guards as he made a bid for freedom from a North Yorkshire hospital , York Crown Court heard.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Home and cottages go to market in North Yorkshire village for £1.35million
Victorian seven-bedroom home with four cottages, leisure suite and 2.1 acres is for sale in Pickering, offering planning potential and £15,000 annual income.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
160 youngsters to take part in filmmaking initiative in York
More than 160 young people have created eight original films in a York programme designed to nurture the next generation of creative talent.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'We're one of the few venues left' - Crescent owner's plea over developer plans
The owner of The Crescent in York says his venue is at risk should a controversial planning application next door be approved.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Top York curry house up for second award of the year
29 States in Tower Street, York is up for another prestigious award.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
East Coast hotel noted for' Sunday roast afternoon tea' on sale at £1.5million
A Scarborough hotel has been put up for sale after more than 35 years.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Roofing firm in liquidation with debts exceeding £26,000
A Bridlington roofing business has gone into liquidation with debts exceeding £26,000.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Why this York school is in no rush to introduce screens and smartphones for children
For the next generation to thrive in the age of AI, schools must "put screens aside", argues York Steiner School head teacher Tracey Lucas.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Schools must ‘put screens aside’ for next generation to thrive in AI age - York head
The head of York Steiner School has said schools must “put screens aside” for the next generation to “thrive in the age of AI”.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Take a look inside North Yorkshire's newest attraction as it opens to the public
A new cycling attraction has opened in North Yorkshire, giving riders of all ages and abilities a safe place to build their skills.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
More concerns voiced as plans for 150 homes approved
Plans for up to 150 Persimmon homes in Pickering approved despite Yorkshire Water warnings that sewage capacity is already full and could cause pollution.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York care home residents brave storm to raise money for Parkinson's research
Residents from Mulberry Court visited Clifton Explore Library and Reading Cafe to raise money for Parkinson’s UK Research.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
More than 38,000 metres of York sewers cleared to reduce flooding risk
Yorkshire Water has cleared more than 38,000 metres of sewers in a major maintenance programme to reduce flooding in York.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York charity ball raises more than £10,000 to support children's cancer charity
More than £10,000 has been raised to support York Against Cancer at the York Professionals’ Silver Anniversary Ball.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Campaigners call for better mental health and addiction support for homeless
People Overcoming Poverty, a group facilitated by York Foodbank, is working on a campaign to improve support for homeless people in the city.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Charity launches appeal to help bereaved children and adults in Yorkshire
Talking About Loss has launched a £7,500 fundraising appeal to mark eight years since founder Jacqueline Gunn’s father, Christopher Munby, died.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Yorkshire distillery celebrates double success with award nominations
Spirit of Yorkshire in Hunmanby has reached the finals of the Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards and the Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Yorkshire business celebrates 10th anniversary with conservation project
Jen Workman, founder of virtual assistance company Business Owl, is supporting a barn owl conservation project.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Easingwold care team named best across national home care franchise
Easingwold-based care team, Guardian Angel Carers York, has been named Care Delivery Team of the Year.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York charity launches new Business Club to tackle youth homelessness
Safe and Sound Homes (SASH) has launched a new Business Club to help tackle youth homelessness.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Yorkshire poultry business appoints new trainee manager across six farms
Clive Soanes Broilers, based in Middleton on the Wolds, has appointed Lewis Castledine as trainee poultry farm manager.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Charity appeals for volunteers to help launch new café at York hospital
Royal Voluntary Service is seeking 15 people to help establish a volunteer-led café at Foss Park Hospital.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Knaresborough and Harrogate to host special Halloween artisan markets
Little Bird Made will host its final outdoor market of the year at Knaresborough Castle and Harrogate.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Gargrave dog groomer turns winter blues into inspiration for first book
Gargrave author Rebecca Barnes has revealed her inspiration for her debut book, It's Gone to the Dogs – Hapless Hounds and Hopeless Humans.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0000
150 North Yorkshire homes approved despite warning sewage system is at capacity
Plans for up to 150 Persimmon homes in Pickering approved despite Yorkshire Water warnings that sewage capacity is already full and could cause pollution.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:21:21 +0000
Martin Lewis says 'hurrah' to ‘very good news’ ahead of major Budget announcement
Martin Lewis says “hurrah” as the Government promises to end the Carers’ Allowance cliff edge, in a run of cost-of-living announcements ahead of Budget 2026

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:44:13 +0000
Budget 2026 5 changes that could affect your money before Christmas
Five Budget measures have been revealed ahead of Wednesday, including mileage allowance changes, cheaper food, parental pay and support for carers.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:33:54 +0000
Budget shake-up expected to bring major DWP benefit changes for households
Carers could see a major change to Carers’ Allowance as the Government moves to end a controversial earnings rule that can strip people of their entire benefit for earning just a few pence too much.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:26:38 +0000
Man dies after motorcycle and car crash on main road in North Yorkshire
A man has died after a motorcycle and a car crashed on the A63 Selby bypass.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:20:16 +0000
Ricky Gervais announces York date for brand-new Netflix stand-up tour
Ricky Gervais has announced his return to York Barbican for his brand-new tour next year.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'She’ll live on in us' - tributes to York mum who died 18 days after cancer diagnosis
Tributes have been paid to a York mum who lost her life less than three weeks after being diagnosed with cancer.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Leaks at 'poorly-maintained' historic York nightclub building prompt repairs
Works to fix leaks at a York nightclub are among the repairs proposed for its historic home.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Rough sleepers could be housed in shipping containers and garages in York
Rough sleepers could be housed in converted shipping containers and garages in York, according to a council report.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:36:09 +0000
Jobs saved as founder buys North Yorkshire firm to save it from administration
The founder of Chameleon Technology has stepped in to rescue the Harrogate-based business from administration.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Probes into Blue Badge fraud and holiday lets using parking permits in York
There have been 22 probes into the fraudulent use of parking permits including Blue Badges and for holiday lets in York so far in 2026/7, council data shows.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire painting firm in liquidation owes more than £70,000
Scarborough company AS Painting Contractors has gone into liquidation with debts topping £70,000.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Hazardous' new road layout plans for York village - locals speak out
A parish council has hit out against plans made by developers stating that their road layout will create "a hazardous environment" for those using the village's main road.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Holiday park's proposed extra month divides locals over economy and services
A Filey caravan park’s plan to extend its annual season by a month has divided locals, who have said it could support the economy amid concerns about pressure on services.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:43:13 +0000
Cyclist in 'serious condition' after crash with car in major York road
A cyclist remains in serious condition in hospital after a crash with a car along a major road in York.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:27:16 +0000
Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen to visit York for special event
Amanda Owen, the Yorkshire Shepherdess, is set to visit York for a special evening of stories, questions, and a book signing.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:30:20 +0000
Man 'punched in the face' during incident at popular York bar
North Yorkshire Police have launched an investigation after the alleged assault of a man in Slug and Lettuce, York.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:17:53 +0000
Two vehicles crash in Yorkshire village – emergency services called to scene
Two vehicles have crashed in Burn Bridge, near Harrogate.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:04:59 +0000
New cocktail bar bids for later licence just weeks after opening
A recently opened Scarborough cocktail lounge has applied for a new premises licence that would allow alcohol sales until 11.30pm daily.

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