York Press

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
York dentist struck off for Covid hygiene and patient safety failures
A York dentist has been struck off for professional misconduct including poor hygiene during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Public nuisance' fears over new café and restaurant planned for York
Plans for a new café and restaurant in York have sparked fears over potential public nuisance.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:40:02 +0100
Two fire services tackle midnight North Yorkshire fire
Firefighters from two forces combined to deal with a midnight fire at a North Yorkshire industrial site.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
If you enjoy a decent pint in York, here's who you have to thank
If you enjoy a decent pint in York, here's who you have to thank - the answer may surprise you!

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Our streets and public spaces are a disgrace - a tourist tax won't help'
Would a tourist levy help clean York streets? Join the debate...

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Anna reveals life after Sewing Bee win as support pours in from York
A York woman has received an outpouring of support from her home city after being named this year’s Great British Sewing Bee champion.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Incredible old photos from York’s past that you wouldn't see on a postcard
Explore historic York photos before Instagram - from pre-war Parliament Street and 1957 traffic works to the National Railway Museum's opening and litter woes.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
WATCH: 'What do you think could have caused this? - paranormal goings-on in York hall
Barley Hall, a restored medieval townhouse on Coffee Yard off Stonegate, shared a moment of mystery recorded on its overnight security cameras.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘Exceptional’ home hits the market in ‘desirable’ York location – for £1.85 million
An “exceptional” six-bedroom period home is for sale off the Mount in York – for £1.85 million.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dementia-friendly disco brings East Yorkshire community together
A dementia-friendly disco hosted by Stamford Bridge Beaumont Care Home in East Yorkshire, featuring MG-DJ Disco and Karaoke, brought residents, families and local community members together for music, dancing and shared memories.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Portakabin York site recognised for excellence in workplace safety
Portakabin’s York manufacturing site has won recognition for its commitment to workplace health, safety and staff wellbeing.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ska-pop band Madness to headline York Racecourse evening of racing and music
Madness will bring their ska-pop classics to York as they headline an evening of live racing and music at York Racecourse.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bridlington businesses invited to council leader’s first economic roadshow
Businesses in Bridlington and surrounding areas are invited to meet Councillor Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, at a new economy-focused roadshow at Bridlington Spa on 28 September.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Harrogate family literature festival returns with award-winning authors
Harrogate’s popular family literature festival returns this autumn with bestselling authors, creative workshops and interactive adventures.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire charity seeks runners to help transform lives through music
North Yorkshire charity Music Builds Minds is calling on runners to join the Yorkshire Coast 10K in Scarborough on 11 October 2026 to raise funds for the Richard Shephard Music Foundation and help transform children’s lives through music.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Anglers from across Europe set for East Yorkshire contest
Anglers from across the UK and Europe will return to the Yorkshire coast for a major beach fishing competition.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York town art auction adds new artist to raise funds for Gaza care
Artist Eve Hart has joined an art auction in Haxby supporting Medical Aid for Palestinians, with proceeds funding urgent humanitarian healthcare in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York homeowners offered free advice on making homes more energy efficient
HOMEOWNERS in York are being offered free practical advice on how to make their properties more energy efficient

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dunnington Scouts receive £1,181 donation from local flower field
A £1,181 donation is helping support new adventures for young people in Dunnington.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire AI platform aiming to transform drug development named finalist
AN AI platform that could transform drug development has been named a finalist in a prestigious competition.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
EastEnders star Charlie Brooks to appear in York stage production
A fresh take on a modern stage classic is set to arrive in York.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Dog-friendly Yorkshire coastal pub that 'couldn't be more accommodating'
The Penny Hedge has been named the most dog-friendly pub in Yorkshire and it also offers a great range of food and drinks.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Public notice: York coffee shop applies for licence to sell alcohol
York coffee shop The Curious Coffee Company at Clifton has applied for a premises licence to sell alcohol until late evening

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:56:03 +0100
Who was the first housemate evicted from Big Brother? ITV audience left shocked
Big Brother's Millie becomes the first evicted housemate on the ITV series after the September 19 vote, as Jedward join the house in a new celebrity twist.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What do the 19 professional dancers get paid on Strictly Come Dancing 2026?
What do professional dancers like Dianne Buswell and Nikita Kuzmin get paid on Strictly Come Dancing?

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:46:59 +0100
Crash closes lane on major York road with long tailbacks
A crash has closed laned of a major road in York. The A64 eastbound between the A19 and A1079 Hull Road is seeing speeds down to ten miles per hour.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Police update after reported 'serious sexual assault' in York city centre
The alleged incident is said to have happened in the early hours of Thursday (September 17) in the alleyway linking Spurriergate with Church Lane.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:33:45 +0100
Fire and rescue called to car stuck in city car park entrance
A fire and rescue crew has been called to a car that became stuck at the entrance to Coppergate Centre Car Park in York.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York identical twins say Freda and Greta understood what others never could
Twin sisters from York have spoken of their special connection with the two of the city’s renowned identical twins Freda and Greta.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:24:00 +0100
Police urge domestic abuse victims to speak out as ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ stalker jailed
Don’t suffer in silence, police are urging victims of domestic abuse after a ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ man was jailed for stalking his former partner.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:21:04 +0100
'Unsung heroes' are 'exhausted, isolated and at breaking point'- York warning
Unsung heroes becoming exhausted, isolated and are reaching their breaking point, the head of a York organisation has warned.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:26:15 +0100
Halal and kosher meat ban call in York branded 'racist attack'
A call for support in York to ban forms of religious animal slaughter has been branded a thinly-veiled racist attack.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Serious risk to life' sees holiday let plans next to historic York building blocked
Plans for a holiday let next to an historic York building have been blocked.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hedgehog signs put up in York village in spite of 'bewildering' opposition
A councillor has defied opposition to the installation of signs warning drivers about hedgehogs on a York village's roads by putting them up himself.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:51:35 +0100
Crash closes main road in North Yorkshire town – crews called to scene
A crash closed Leeds Road in Harrogate with emergency services called to the scene.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:39:22 +0100
Two people in hospital after car lands on its roof after crash in North Yorkshire
Two people have been taken to hospital after a car ended up on its roof following a crash in Thornton-le-Street.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Spectacular Odyssey painting goes on public display in York
A spectacular painting of Homer’s Odyssey has gone on public display at York Art Gallery.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:57:58 +0100
Second homes tax protest reaches North Yorkshire councillors
A petition demanding the suspension of a 100 per cent council tax premium on second homes in North Yorkshire will be debated by councillors.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:00:09 +0100
‘A huge step forwards’ – York MP welcomes start date for inquiry into NHS trust
Rachael Maskell MP has welcomed a date being set for a public inquiry into the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV).

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:33:28 +0100
Urgent search launched for missing York teenager
North Yorkshire Police has launched an urgent search for a missing York teenager.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:18:47 +0100
Driver of car which entered North Yorkshire harbour taken to hospital
A driver has been taken to hospital after their vehicle entered Whitby Harbour.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:43:40 +0100
Man in his 30s charged after dramatic police chase in North Yorkshire
A man in his 30s has been charged with a string of motoring offences after his arrest following a police chase along the A171 to Whitby.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:20:04 +0100
Villagers left 'betrayed and helpless' by Traveller site build
Furious residents say they feel “betrayed and helpless” after a Traveller site was built in the North Yorkshire countryside without planning permission over the weekend.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:19:57 +0100
Police hunt for man after 'attempted burglary' in quiet North Yorkshire street
North Yorkshire Police are investigating a suspected attempted burglary in a quiet street in Filey.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:16:00 +0100
Leeds Bradford Airport reveals noise reduction plans for night-time flights
Leeds Bradford Airport has revealed plans to reduce noise from night-time flights and condense its overnight hours.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0100
York Mosque to hold open day
York Mosque is to hold an open day on Sunday (September 20) welcoming people from across the city to learn about Islam.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0100
‘Life-saving’ bleed kit and defibrillator plan for town centre
THE installation of a new defibrillator and bleed kit in a North Yorkshire town has been backed by local councillors.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:20:57 +0100
Major North Yorkshire waterpark to be sold after successful bid secured
A major waterpark in North Yorkshire is expected to be sold to a new owner after it was taken over by North Yorkshire Council.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
'I worked for 50 years – now pensioners are told we're the problem'
Pensioner who worked 50 years hits out at state pension triple lock debate

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:38:34 +0100
New map charts North Yorkshire’s cider makers and cycle routes to their orchards
A map has been launched showing the cidermakers of North Yorkshire and how to get to them by bike.

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