York Press

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:22:00 +0100
Duo wanted by police after audacious incident in York shop
The force said the placement of sale stickers on non-reduced items took place in the Holland & Barrett store in McArthurGlen York Designer Outlet in Fulford at 5.25pm on Friday, June 26.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York cancer test firm launches life-saving product in the US
A UK developer of blood tests for the early detection of cancer has launched a commercial test in the United States.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Significant void' left by pub in York village's closure
A signifcant void has been left in the life of a village near York following its local pub's closure, locals bidding for it to be granted protected status said.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Agent reports 'strong demand' for East Coast properties following sale of 14
A portfolio of seaside properties in Scarborough and Bridlington has been sold.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:48:29 +0100
Key road for York and North Yorkshire reopens following emergency repairs
North Yorkshire Council said the A19 Easingwold bypass in North Yorkshire has reopened following a trailer fire on Wednesday evening.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:27:29 +0100
Car crashes on main motorway in North Yorkshire close to junction for York
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the crash happened on the A1(M) at junction 47, close to Allerton Park and the A59 for York and Harrogate, around 4.55am (Friday, July 24).

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:07:59 +0100
Police called in after fire started deliberately in York village
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service said crews from Huntington were called a grass fire in Strensall around 9.50pm yesterday (Thursday, July 23).

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:43:57 +0100
Vandal targets shop in North Yorkshire town centre
North Yorkshire Police are appealing to the public for help to trace a man in connection with criminal damage on Beulah Street, Harrogate.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three-day road closure planned for village in Melbourne for telecoms work
Seaton Common Lane and Campey Lane in Melbourne will be closed for telecoms works.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Urgent need to rethink cheaper parking in York - but not for the reasons you think
York does not need cheaper parking charges - our letter writer explains why

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Scarborough and Whitby pubs welcome 20 per cent business rates cut
Scarborough and Whitby's MP, Alison Hume, has welcomed news of a 20 per cent cut in business rates for pubs and clubs.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'A vibe that nowhere else in York can match' - award nomination for iconic city bar
Stone Roses Bar in King Street, co-owned by Gregg, Sharon and Joel Bray, has become a staple of the city’s nightlife for almost 21 years and was recently shortlisted as one of the top 10 pubs in York by readers of The Press.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Diversion in place as High Lane shuts for patching works this month
A stretch of High Lane, between the junctions of Main Street and Sandhill Road, is set to be shut for patching works at the end of the month.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Team GB names Harrogate healthcare company as official partner
Spire Healthcare, which operates Spire Harrogate, will serve as the exclusive Official Healthcare Services Partner for Team GB at the 2028 Olympics.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Archbishop of York praises York City Foundation's community work
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, visited the LNER Community Stadium to learn about York City Football Club Foundation’s work.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Harrogate law firm's private client team ranked best in the region
Harrogate-based law firm Raworths has been named the best in the region for private client work.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York nursing home plans charity bike ride for Alzheimer's Society
Peacock Manor Nursing Home's activities coordinator, Sally Astbury, is taking on a charity bike ride for the Alzheimer's Society.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man twice choked woman - causing her to black out and fear she would be killed
A young man from Selby twice strangled his partner - causing her to black out and fear she was being killed, York Crown Court heard.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sex offender who followed woman is growing danger to public, judge warns
A sex offender from Tadcaster who followed a woman while performing a sex act is becoming more dangerous towards the public, York Magistrates Court heard.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
East Riding road to close for three days for fibre broadband works
Beckside will be closed from its junction with Willow Park Road for the installation of telecoms work.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York MP hails Britain's largest Iron Age hoard exhibition
York MP Rachael Maskell has praised the Yorkshire Museum’s Chariots, Treasure and Power: Secrets of the Melsonby Hoard exhibition.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thief jailed after saying he couldn't do punishment because he was on holiday
A shop thief who claimed he couldn’t do his court-ordered punishment because he was on a foreign holiday has been jailed.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Comedian Simon Brodkin brings Unleashed tour to York Barbican
Comedian Simon Brodkin is bringing his latest stand-up tour to York Barbican in March next year.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pilot programme to strengthen social care nursing in North Yorkshire
A NEW pilot programme aims to boost career development opportunities for nurses in the social care sector in North Yorkshire.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Selby Abbey unveils programme of free family activities for summer
Selby Abbey has announced its free family activities every Wednesday this summer.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Potter helps uncover story behind Pocklington school's clay dragon
A clay dragon with a 29-year-old story has been rediscovered thanks to a recent school visit from potter Lyn at Fangfoss Pottery.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire Museum reveals packed summer programme of family activities
The Yorkshire Museum has revealed its summer 2026 line-up with a variety of interactive events

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Spate of deliberate fires in York a potential 'disaster' putting 'lives at risk'
A spate of deliberate fires in York is putting lives and risk and could end in disaster, a local ward councillor has said.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York Racecourse preview as Miss Justice takes aim at Listed prize
Miss Justice is hoping to enhance her future breeding credentials in today's Listed British EBF Lyric Fillies’ Stakes at York Racecourse.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York road race league season ends with dramatic reverse handicap race
Tuesday evening saw the final event of the York & District Road Race League with a Reverse Handicap Race.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Damysus steps up in trip for £165,000 York Stakes challenge
Damysus is eased in grade and raised in distance for a shot at the richest ever renewal of the Sky Bet York Stakes this Saturday.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York Croquet Club crowns doubles champions after thrilling finale
Competition was fierce at the York Croquet Club as the doubles title was decided in a thrilling finale.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Luxurious Yorkshire spa hotel with a Michelin-starred restaurant near York
The Grantley Hall has been named by The Telegraph as one of the best spa hotels in the north of England thanks to its award-winning spa facilities.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:28:34 +0100
Coronation Street star in tears as she shares heartbreaking cancer update
Former Coronation Street star Tracy Shaw has shared a heartbreaking new update on her health, telling fans she hopes a miracle is around the corner.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:27:53 +0100
Major UK motorbike retailer closes after 16 years as it enters administration
SuperBike Factory, dubbed "Europe's largest motorbike retailer", has fallen into administration and ceased trading after 16 years in business.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100
When high street name is opening in York city centre
A high street name is set to open a store in a major York city centre street following the approval of a planning application.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Row over 'no brainer' York EV charging move said to 'make no sense'
A call to boost electric vehicle charging in York has sparked a row.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
New North Yorkshire clinic wins three awards in six months
A clinic in Boroughbridge has won three awards just six months after opening its doors.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:51:50 +0100
Cause of huge Malton Hospital fire revealed
A HUGE blaze which destroyed part of a North Yorkshire hospital was most likely caused by solar panels.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Change at top of York Council as senior figure steps down
A senior figure has stepped down from the top tier of the council in York.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0100
Fears over Greggs plans in York after McDonald's 'defeated'
Plans for a new Greggs have sparked objections after a McDonald's in an empty Iceland was blocked.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York venue in historic building could be set for changes
A York venue in an historic building could be set for changes under new plans.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100
York indie band Skylights to release new song – and say it ‘means the world to us’
York indie band Skylights have announced the release of Need Me - the band's second single since returning from an almost two-year hiatus.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Popular TV show to feature York this weekend - here's when to watch
A popular TV programme is set to feature York in this weekend’s episode.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:17:18 +0100
Main road in North Yorkshire to close for overnight works from today (Thursday)
A main road in North Yorkshire is set to close for essential overnight work for two days from tonight (Thursday).

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:04:33 +0100
Person taken to hospital after falling from York city walls
A person has been taken to hospital after falling from the York city walls and breaking their ankle.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:19:33 +0100
Yorkshire Water closes road in York city centre for works
George Street, off Walmgate, has been forced to close to motorists.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:19:01 +0100
Arrest after several people ‘assaulted’ near hotel in North Yorkshire coastal town
A man has been arrested after several people were allegedly assaulted and a number of vehicles were reportedly damaged near the Esplanade Hotel in Scarborough.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:06:23 +0100
Suspected burglar found – after 'stolen' car crashes into wall in North Yorkshire
A suspected burglar was found with a haul of allegedly stolen goods – after their vehicle crashed into a wall in North Yorkshire.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:03:17 +0100
Critical repairs approved to secure integrity of 18th Century town hall
REPAIRS to fix the ‘critical condition’ of an historic North Yorkshire town hall have been given the go-ahead.

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