York Press

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:19:16 +0100
New open gardens event coming to York at the end of the month
Acomb Open Gardens is happening on Sunday, May 31 from 12pm to 4pm and aims to encourage locals to explore and experiment with their gardens, showcasing a variety of "real gardens"— ranging from small quirky spaces to larger spaces with views.

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:54:18 +0100
Two-vehicle crash in village between two Yorkshire coastal towns
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the scene of a crash in Reighton, between Bridlington and Filey, at around 11.40pm yesterday.

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:33:55 +0100
Motorbike catches fire on North Yorkshire coastal town promenade
A crew from Scarborough was called to Marine Drive in the town around 8.30pm yesterday (April 30) to reports of a motorbike on fire.

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:17:47 +0100
Police informed after fire deliberately sparked in York suburb
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Acomb was called around 5.50pm yesterday (April 30) after a small pallet fire was started.

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:13:14 +0100
Cyclist injured in crash with sports car at North Yorkshire village crossroads
North Yorkshire Police said the crash involved a Lamborghini car and happened at the junctions of Husthwaite Road and Thirsk Bank in Coxwold, close to Thirsk, around 10.50am on Thursday, April 29.

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:02:00 +0100
Well-known artist holds annual spring exhibition this bank holiday weekend
A WELL-known artist is holding his annual spring exhibition this weekend.

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire man to cycle 500 miles to raise awareness of Parkinson's disease
A NORTH Yorkshire man is taking on a challenging cycle ride to raised funds for a charity which has supported his family.

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Guide to what's on in Ryedale this May bank holiday weekend
IT'S the May Bank Holiday this weekend so with the extra day off it is the perfect opportunity to get out and about in Ryedale.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:49:31 +0100
Police issue CCTV appeal after city centre shop theft in York
North Yorkshire Police has issued an update following a shop theft in York which happened on Monday, April 6

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:41:00 +0100
Magic from the kitchen – we review the restaurant of York’s rising chef star
We review the restaurant of York’s rising chef star, Stephen Andrews at Fish & Forest in Grape Lane

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Children's hospice generates £2m in sales from its shops and online retail
Martin House Children's Hospice has generated £2 million in sales through its retail operations.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular artisan market coming to North Yorkshire this bank holiday weekend
The Little Bird Made Artisan Market is coming to Knaresborough Castle and Harrogate’s Valley Gardens this bank holiday weekend.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular medieval re-enactment weekend returns to country house in East Riding
A popular Medieval Re-enactment weekend is returning to Sewerby Hall and Gardens.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York college campus receives special visit for discussion on future plans
Askham Bryan College recently welcomed Ellen Thinnesen, the Further Education (FE) Commissioner, to hear about the site's ambitions.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Major concerns' over plans for 3,000 homes between York and Harrogate
Insufficient infrastructure will be built in the early stages of work on Maltkiln - the new 3,000-home community in the North Yorkshire countryside - to cope with the number of new residents, it has been claimed.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents at York care home celebrate St George's Day with event
Boroughbridge Manor care home, in York, recently took part in a lively St George’s Day celebration.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York-based company sets £15,000 fundraising target for local hospice
York-based business CTS UK has named Martin House Children’s Hospice in Boston Spa as its new charity partner for the year.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nearly half of Yorkshire residents have never visited region's attractions
Nearly half of Yorkshire residents have never visited some of the region's most well-known attractions, according to a study from Veezu.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pickering farm shop to host charity quiz night for cancer fundraiser
Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café will host a charity quiz night to support this year’s Ernest Cooper Ride of their Lives fundraiser.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former North Yorkshire prisoner of war camp brings back popular Tank Week
Eden Camp Modern History Museum has announced the return of its popular Tank Week event from May 23 to 31.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York tea shop to give away free matcha lattes this weekend - here's how to get yours
A York tea shop is giving away free drinks to celebrate World Matcha Day this weekend.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Guest ruined York wedding reception and injured woman as emotions 'boiled over'
A guest ruined a wedding reception and gave a woman a head wound at Merchant Taylors' Hall when his emotions boiled over, York Magistrates' Court heard.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major new awards launch to celebrate best of York area's food and drink scene
Major new awards are being launched to shine a light on the incredible food and drink scene in and around York.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cast announced for new Calendar Girls musical coming to Scarborough
The cast has been revealed for a new production of Calendar Girls the Musical coming to Stephen Joseph Theatre.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Bigger wheelie bins is tinkering with symptoms rather than fixing the problem'
'Bigger wheelie bins is tinkering with symptoms rather than fixing the problem', says our letter writer.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Huge new workspace for businesses to open in North Yorkshire town
A new Flexico office workspace is set to open at Hexagon House in Knaresborough.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York and Scarborough charity celebrates 30 years supporting the community
York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity, which supports people across local hospitals, is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Small York-based business named a finalist for top nationwide award
York-based Michelle Hughes Design is in the running for the Sole to Sole award at the Small Awards, which celebrate the UK’s top small businesses.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Public lecture in York to reflect on society's treatment of refugees
The latest in the Ebor Lectures series will take place at York Minster and will explore society’s treatment of refugees.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Larger-than-life York heavyweight wrestler and ambulance service veteran dies
A larger-than-life former York heavyweight wrestler and Yorkshire Ambulance Service veteran has died at the age of 86.

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘Otter’ sneaks into York man’s pond - and eats £1,500 worth of fish
A Wigginton man has said he suspects an otter has snuck into the pond at his home – and eaten £1,500 worth of fish.

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:24:41 +0100
UK to see 27C temperatures and hotter than Hawaii before the May Bank Holiday weekend
Parts of the UK could be warmer than Hawaii today (May 1)

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:23:41 +0100
Asda shoppers warned 'do not eat' as food items may contain plastic and metal
Asda apologised to shoppers who have been issued with “do not eat” warnings as food items may contain pieces of plastic or metal.

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Top ten best rhinoplasty surgeons in Turkey: expert insights and rankings for 2026
Are you having issues with your nose, either functional or aesthetic, and you are wondering where to start?

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:40:41 +0100
Asda shoppers warned 'do not eat' as food items may contain plastic and metal
Asda apologised to shoppers who have been issued with “do not eat” warnings as food items may contain pieces of plastic or metal.

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100
‘Unaffordable and outdated’ State Pensions must change says Tony Blair think tank
The Tony Blair Institute says the triple lock must be scrapped, warning the current pension system is outdated and unaffordable.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:21:00 +0100
'Paul is literally a life-saver' - York man saves life of colleague at work
An Asda Monks Cross worker has saved the life of a colleague who had a heart attack at work in the York store.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:58:33 +0100
Crews attend fire near military training facility in North Yorkshire
Fire crews have been called out to an incident near a military training facility in North Yorkshire.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0100
36 affordable homes on empty York care home site set for decision
Plans to build 36 new affordable homes on the site of a former York care home are set for a decision.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:49:59 +0100
Neighbours and councillors oppose conversion of family home into nine-person HMO
A FIVE-BED house in a North Yorkshire resort could be converted into an HMO for nine people if plans are approved by the council.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:40:56 +0100
Retiree ‘harassed and threatened with violence’ over park home sale - MP
A NORTH Yorkshire retiree faced a ‘relentless campaign of harassment’ after being mis-sold a holiday home, according to the local MP.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:03:00 +0100
Major makeover for supermarket in York town
Co-op in Haxby has reopened with a fresh new look.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:20:00 +0100
York Racecourse set to reveal six-figure transformation
York Racecourse will unveil a six-figure transformation of its suites at the Dante Festival.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:27:00 +0100
Much-loved plant shop to close in York after award-winning spring show
Botanic is set to close its shop in York as it moves on to pastures new.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:31:12 +0100
Plan to expand large mural on Grade-II Listed building
A LARGE mural on a Grade-II listed building in a North Yorkshire town centre could be extended if the council’s proposal is approved.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:28:35 +0100
Part of major York road reopens after crash
A section of a major York road has reopened.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:53:29 +0100
Bridge in North Yorkshire set to close for four days for festival
Whitby Swing Bridge is set to close for four days for Whitby Goth Weekend.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It's hard to see barriers kids have to overcome'- York head on free breakfasts
Children who arrive to school hungry and late are benefiting from free breakfasts, York a head teacher has said.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:56:37 +0100
Firefighters called to building on fire in North Yorkshire village
Fire crews were called to reports of a building on fire in a North Yorkshire village.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:40:20 +0100
Fire crews called to machine on fire in rural North Yorkshire village
Fire crews have been called after a piece of heavy machinery caught on fire.

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