York Press

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 closed after crash
A section of a major York road is closed this morning after a crash.

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 shocking to see barriers kids have to overcome'- York head on free breakfasts
Disadvantaged York children who arrive to school hungry and late are benefiting from free breakfasts, a head teacher has said.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:29:26 +0100
Drax says it is helping reduce the UK's reliance on fuel from Middle East
Drax says it is helping the UK rely less on fuel from the Middle East as it announces a “good operational performance across the Group."

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:43:14 +0100
North Yorkshire charity's premises could be demolished and rebuilt
A LONG-RUNING North Yorkshire charity’s premises could be demolished and replaced with a modern facility.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:36:58 +0100
Arsonists suspected of sparking fire in York suburb
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Acomb was called to reports of a fire in the open in Garnet Terrace around 6pm last night (April 29).

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:14:03 +0100
House fire sparked in York village
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters from York and Acomb joined crews from West Yorkshire to tackle a blaze in Leven Gardens, Tockwith, around 6.20pm last night (April 29).

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:24:00 +0100
York City’s promotion: why this moment matters far beyond the pitch
York City’s promotion: why this moment matters far beyond the pitch - by Luke Charters MP

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:17:00 +0100
Medieval wall paintings in North Yorkshire church need £100,000 of repairs
A PROJECT to conserve historic medieval wall paintings in North Yorkshire church will be launched this weekend.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Council issues fly-tipping warning as new waste rules come into force
Residents are being warned that fly-tipping will not be tolerated as new rules come into force at North Yorkshire’s recycling centres.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:59:00 +0100
How protecting Joe and Bob aims to avoid 'Sycamore Gap' disaster in Vale of York
Two English oak trees at Kirby Hill called Bob and Joe have been granted emergency protection by North Yorkshire Council.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:58:00 +0100
Two-vehicle crash in village near York
Humberside Fire and Rescue Services said the two vehicle crash happened around 4.10pm yesterday (April 29) in High Catton.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:16:00 +0100
Major bank reports slump in business confidence in Yorkshire and across the UK
Business confidence in Yorkshire fell 20 points during April to 42%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank. 

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York care home's coffee mornings growing in popularity among the community
Handley House Care Home's weekly coffee mornings are becoming more popular as it brings people together for coffee, cakes, and connection.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two new appointments join growing York-based HR consultancy
Two new HR managers with more than 50 years of experience have joined the team at the growing Yorkshire consultancy McMillan & Associates.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Colourful murals unveiled in seaside town as part of regeneration scheme
Two large murals have been painted in Bridlington as part of a £125,000 regeneration project commissioned by East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP visits York school supporting pupils with free breakfasts
York Central MP Rachael Maskell visited St Paul's Church of England Primary School to see the benefits of the Best Start breakfast club.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity scheme brings back Make a Will Week with Yorkshire solicitors
Saint Catherine’s has brought back its Make a Will Week, which encourages people to make a will in return for a donation to the charity.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York theatre reveals packed summer line-up with host of shows
Theatre@41 in York is promising audiences a packed summer season of different shows.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rise in illegal camping along Yorkshire coast prompts action from council
North Yorkshire Council is considering a public space protection order covering nine locations in Scarborough and Whitby.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rare imperial cloth discovered among Roman infant burials in York
Two infants buried nearly 1,700 years ago in Roman York were found wrapped in Tyrian purple textiles, a luxury cloth.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Biggest ever' display project launched in North Yorkshire city
Ripon's latest display will celebrate the city's heritage and horticultural achievements as part of its 2026 Ripon in Bloom entry.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York Festival of Ideas announces its programme and theme for 2026
York Festival of Ideas has unveiled its programme and theme for the 2026 event.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Schools near Pickering breath new life into learning with outdoor lessons
Pupils at Wykeham Primary School and Hackness Primary School are spending more hours outside each day learning.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire care home recognised for supporting the Armed Forces
Mount Vale Care Home, in Northallerton, has achieved veteran-friendly status, supporting members of the Armed Forces community.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire Moors Railway announces delay in reopening of Bridge 42
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) announced there will be a delay in reopening Bridge 42, near Grosmont.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York-based estate agency announces new promotions to senior leadership
York-based estate agency, Hudson Moody, has named Rose Dawson as director of operations and Tom Eyre as director of sales.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Public notice roundup: Cricket club lease extension and village pub licence
Here are the latest public notices announced in York.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Boyfriend jailed for helping his girlfriend in an emergency
A North Yorkshire boyfriend has been sent to prison because he helped his girlfriend when she had a family emergency.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire sees 26 per cent hike in knife crime incidents
North Yorkshire saw a 26 per cent hike in knife crime incidents last year, new ONS figures show.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100
The business of divorce: What successful Yorkshire families need to know
James Thornton Family Law offers clear, fixed-fee consultations designed to provide strategic direction from the outset.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:55:24 +0100
Personal Allowance raise campaign reaches key stage - HMRC now forced to respond
A petition to raise the UK tax threshold to £18,000 has passed 10,000 signatures - here’s what it means next.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:47:45 +0100
Man, 37, arrested after high-speed police chase in North Yorkshire
A 37-year-old man has been arrested after a police chase in North Yorkshire.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:31:52 +0100
'Late-night noise' in 'quiet' York street fears as holiday let blocked
Plans to turn a York home into a holiday let have been blocked amid claims it would bring late-night noise and disturb a quiet street.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0100
'It's never looked this bad' - York resident hits out about overgrown gardens
A York man has hit out at City of York Council after he says his outdoor space has become an “eyesore”.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:19:58 +0100
Penalty warning to parents using York street for school parking
Parents using a York street for parking while doing the school run are set to face penalties under a newly-approved ban.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:15:37 +0100
'Too many' 12-hour trolley waits at York and Scarborough NHS despite reduction
THE number of 12-hour trolley waits at York and Scarborough hospitals remains ‘too high’, despite continuing to fall.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:47:42 +0100
Shake-up at top of York council as leading figure steps down
ONE of the top people at York's council is stepping down from his post.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:35:01 +0100
'Vital' insect research facility to open just outside York
York Biotech Campus (YBC) it set to launch a brand-new, state-of-the-art Insect Quarantine Unit following a significant investment.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:01:53 +0100
Man from East Yorkshire banned from begging in area and entering five shops
Steven Owen, 41, from Goole, has been banned from entering five shops and begging in the East Yorkshire area.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:55:43 +0100
People trapped inside building in York - emergency services called
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Water End in Clifton around 6.55pm last night (April 28) after a locking mechanism failed inside a room.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York council shake-up - could your area change?
Plans to change council boundaries in York, the number of councillors and wards have been unveiled.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Talented York schoolboy wins competition at 158-home York development
A TALENTED schoolboy is celebrating after winning a competition run by Miller Homes who built the Knights Manor development in Tadcaster Road, Copmanthorpe,

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:49:08 +0100
York’s bluebell season in full bloom – see our pictures and video
Its bluebell season! Beautiful bluebells are in bloom around York - see our photos and video

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:41:49 +0100
Top bakery announces location of North Yorkshire cafe - in former fashion store
A popular artisan bakery has revealed the location of its first cafe in North Yorkshire.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:26:26 +0100
York man creates personal finance tool to track wealth and retirement savings
York man Cameron Robertson has launched a personal finance app after spending years tracking his retirement savings manually and finding existing tools either too expensive or too basic.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:24:53 +0100
‘It’s been another brilliant event’ - hundreds of runners take to York
Hundreds of runners took part in the TEWV 10k race next to York Racecourse.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:12:51 +0100
Council closure order on East Yorkshire town property after anti-social behaviour
The council-owned property, located on Watts Road in Beverley, was served a partial closure order by East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:09:01 +0100
How historic York hotel is helping hospice users and carers relax and recharge
A historic hotel has teamed up with York's hospice to help patients and their loved ones relax and recharge.

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