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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:05:59 +0100LIVE - A-Level results day 2026 for York, North, and East Yorkshire
Follow our live blog for A-Level results coverage throughout the day as the stories come in from schools and colleges across York, North and East Yorkshire.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100PICTURES: historic York pub completes £3million-plus extension
York’s well-known Guy Fawkes Inn has now completed a stunning multi-million pound extension.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:44:08 +0100Did you see it? Best photos as North Yorkshire is dazzled by rare solar eclipse
Did you see the solar eclipse last night? Here are some fantastic photos as North Yorkshire captures the rare solar eclipse
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:20:00 +0100Firefighters tackle deliberate fire involving bike and petrol can
A deliberate fire involving a bike and a petrol can had to be extinguished by fire crews last night.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:49:23 +0100York man captures breathtaking ‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse on Majorca holiday
York man captures breathtaking ‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse on Majorca holiday - what a photo!
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Council confirms three-day Bielby road closure starting next week
Peters Field Farm Access Road will be closed to all through traffic starting on August 17.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100York Castle Museum offers discounted family ticket valid for 12 months
York Castle Museum is offering a discounted family ticket for the city's inaugural Attractions Week, from August 17 to August 23.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100York firm welcomes new corporate finance executive amid expansion
Clive Owen, which has an office in York, has welcomed Paul Williams as corporate finance executive.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Three-tonne cat food donation to feed rescue cats around Harrogate for a year
Hurayra Pet Food, a Yorkshire-founded brand, has donated three tonnes of premium cat food to Harrogate Cat Rescue.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Getting to York's National Railway Museum: walk v road train – which is best?
Best way to reach York's National Railway Museum: walk or road train? Our reporter MAXINE GORDON puts both to the test
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100How Labour’s plans could make life easier for families in York
Support for families, better services and stronger communities are at the centre of Labour's vision for York, says Rachael Maskell MP for York Central.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Harrogate manufacturer urges faster defence production to meet global threats
Harrogate-based defence manufacturer ARMEXIS has called for investment to be turned into action to meet global threats.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Lung cancer screening now available for eligible Scarborough residents
Lung cancer screening is now being offered to eligible residents in Scarborough, aimed at past and current smokers aged 55 to 74.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Harrogate unveils festive programme with Ice Trail and Christmas market
Harrogate will host a giant snow globe, an interactive Ice Trail, and the magical North Pole Post Office this festive season.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100York Station Gateway: 'Voters should remember who backed this idiotic development'
'Voters should remember who backed this idiotic York Station Gateway development', says our letter writer.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100York city centre bar and kitchen seeks permission to sell alcohol
Sloppy's Bar & Kitchen, at 1 Castlegate, has submitted a request to the City of York Council for permission to sell alcohol.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Winner says how success in 2025 York Press Business Awards boosted her business
One of the winners of the 2025 York & North Yorkshire BUSINESSiQ Awards is calling on people to enter, saying their success gave them such a boost.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Yorkshire Water urges households to cut usage as fifth heatwave this year hits
Yorkshire Water is urging households to save water as the fifth heatwave of the year continues to drive up demand.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Why this is a much-needed tonic in a troubled world'
'The Piano is a much-needed tonic in a troubled world', says our lead letter writer.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Middleton poultry producer celebrates hat-trick of awards for chicken products
Soanes Poultry, based in Middleton on the Wolds, was recognised at the Great Taste Awards for its grain-fed, Red Tractor Assured chicken products.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100North Yorkshire vineyard backs call for tax relief on cellar door sales
North Yorkshire's vineyards are being urged to support a new call for national policy backing, as the UK’s wine tourism sector continues to grow.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Yorkshire Air Museum to showcase vast array of military vehicles
The Military Vehicle Show is returning to the Yorkshire Air Museum later this month.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Three-day road closure announced in Storwood with diversion in place
Ballhall Lane will be closed to all through traffic for works from August 17 for three days.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Three days of live jazz festival returns to Scarborough Spa next year
The Scarborough Jazz Festival, now in its 23rd year, will take place at Scarborough Spa from September 25 to 27, 2027.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100A-Level results day in York, North and East Yorkshire - we've got it covered
Make sure to follow along with The Press as our full A-Level results day coverage is set to take place today (August 13) and in print tomorrow.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100North Yorkshire filmmaker turns creative idea into new business venture
Bel Mellor, from North Yorkshire, was one of 18 young women turning ideas into start-ups thanks to a two-week entrepreneurship programme,
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100The Queen to visit York Racecourse for opening day of Ebor Festival
York Racecourse has announced that Her Majesty The Queen will attend the opening day of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Local pub plans family fun day to celebrate York City's opening home game
Pear Tree Farm in Huntington is hosting the event this Saturday to celebrate York City FC’s first home league game of the season.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100York and Hunmanby whisky makers unite for limited-edition malt whisky
Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery in Hunmanby and York-based Cooper King Distillery joined forces to produce the region's first blended malt whisky.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Fireworks Championships to bring dazzling displays to Newby Hall
Newby Hall hosts its Fireworks Championships next weekend, taking place in the grounds of the historic stately home.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Never Enough primed for £250,000 Gimcrack Stakes at York Racecourse
Ed Walker has once again got his eye on the two-year-old races at the Sky Bet Ebor Festival, with Never Enough.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Andrew Balding targets York Racecourse glory with strong Ebor Festival team
Andrew Balding is preparing a power-packed team to bring to York Racecourse for next week’s Sky Bet Ebor Festival.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:23:05 +0100'Do not eat' recall warning as potentially fatal E.coli found in food item
Symptoms include severe diarrhoea, abdominal pain and occasionally HUS, a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:22:15 +0100Terry’s White Chocolate Orange is back after four years – and it's on offer
Terry’s White Chocolate Orange is back after four years. Co-op is first to stock the 145g treat, with shoppers paying £2 instead of £2.50.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:29:05 +0100Thousands more join campaign demanding State Pension Age to drop to 60
Thousands backed calls for the State Pension age to be cut to 60 before a petition demanding change closed with 7,792 signatures.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0100'Flavoursome' fish and chip shop named one of the best in the UK
Fisherman's Bay in Whitley Bay has been named one of the best fish and chip shops in the UK - have you ever tried it?
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:13:00 +0100Vehicle ends up on roof in North Yorkshire village crash
The county's fire and rescue service said crews from Scarborough and Sherburn were called to a crash in Foxholes around 11.45pm yesterday (Tuesday, August 11).
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0100'Rubbish bagged up' - Travellers clear-up before leaving York playing fields site
Travellers have moved on from a York playing field after being served a notice to leave from the council.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100Driver banned after he failed to respond to court summons
A driver who was among three motorists who failed to respond to a court summons has been banned from driving.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:07:47 +0100Crowds out in force for solar eclipse in York and North Yorkshire
More than 90 per cent of the sun was obscured by the moon, the most it has been blocked above UK skies since the total eclipse in 1999.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100Hairy Bikers' Si King set to appear at Yorkshire seaside festival
Writers, readers and book lovers are set to descend on Whitby for a four-day lit festival.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:01:55 +0100Main road in York suburb to be shut for three weeks - here's what you need to know
A major road through a York suburb is set to be resurfaced next week.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:48:13 +0100‘Hoax call’ sees two fire crews called out near major York attraction
A “hoax call” resulted in two fire crews being called out to trees near Clifford's Tower in York.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:40:30 +0100Two vehicles crash on main road in North Yorkshire
Two vehicles have crashed on on the A169 in Pickering.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:34:43 +0100Person trapped after two vehicles crash in York – ambulance and firefighters called
A person has been left injured after being trapped in a vehicle following a crash in Sutton Road, York.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:34:53 +0100Log cabin on fire in North York Moors - firefighters at scene
Firefighters have been called out to rural North Yorkshire after a fire in a log cabin.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:54:00 +0100Were you there? When York watched the historic 1999 solar eclipse in 15 great photos
Remember the solar eclipse of 1999? These photos from York and the surrounding area will take you back.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:36:38 +0100Police investigate racist and misogynistic graffiti along A64 in North Yorkshire
Police are investigating reports of racist, sexual and misogynistic messages daubed along a stretch of the A64.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:11:00 +0100Man in court charged with murder after man dies in Yorkshire coastal town
A man has appeared in court charged with murder after a man died following what police called an “altercation” in Bridlington.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0100Quirky East Yorkshire village pub named among the best in the country
A village pub has been named one of the best in the UK in a national listing of standout spots.