York Press

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
£22.50 charges for York Hospital parking causing 'added stress' for patients
Debate over parking charges at York Hospital has been reignited after it was revealed to be the most expensive hospital in Yorkshire for parking.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Son stole 'royal' family inheritance from 78-year-old father
A son ruined his 78-year-old father’s plans to leave mementos for his loved ones after his death by stealing his cherished coin collection, York Crown Court heard.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It took going to prison to realise life was out of control' - criminal's ban slashed
Car criminal banned for more than seven years for 16 driving offences gets ban slashed so he can work on ships.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'It's exceptional'- York pubs on opening until 5am for World Cup
York pubs planning stay open until the early hours of the morning for England's next World Cup match have spoken about how they expect it to go.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:27:09 +0100
Police called in after fire started deliberately in York suburb
A fire believed to have been started deliberately broke out in bushes around 3 metres by 3 metres off a cycle path in Tang Hall, York, at around 5.40pm.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:27:57 +0100
FIRST LOOK: new coffee shop from team behind one of York's most popular brunch venues
Rise has opened a new coffee shop in Museum Street, on the site of the former Cocoa Joes opposite Museum Gardens, and The Press went along to speak to the owner on its second day (Saturday, July 4).

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:23:33 +0100
80s music stars bring all their hits to York for unique one-off summer gig
80s music legends OMD play in York this week - just one highlight of what's on in York over the next seven days

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:24:24 +0100
Person falls down cliff in North Yorkshire town - multiple emergency service incident
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said a multi-service operation began when it was called to Primrose Valley in Filey around 11pm yesterday (Friday, July 3) after the person lost their footing.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:03:19 +0100
Thief targets local pet shop in North Yorkshire town and steals £10 of stock
£10 of stock was stolen from Linton Pet Shop in Market Place, Malton, on June 12. Police have issued a CCTV still and are appealing for the public's assistance.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
REVIEW: We enjoy authentic Italian in thriving restaurant in town near York
Decades ago, I used to visit Tadcaster as a child and the town seemed booming back then.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'He tried to hold back time - but was swimming against the tide'
'He tried to hold back time - but was swimming against the tide' - a reader's verdict on the late Humphrey Smith

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around York this weekend
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in York, according to petrolprices.com.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office forecasts warm, dry weekend for York with sunny intervals
The Met Office has forecast a warm and dry weekend for York.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ghostly tales and gin as Mad Alice haunts North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is set to take visitors on a chilling journey into the darker side of the moors with an immersive ghost‑themed evening experience returning to the line.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major York road to be closed overnight for over a month - starting next week
A major York road is set to be closed overnight for over a month starting next week.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Absolutely beautiful' beach named a hidden gem to visit this summer
An “absolutely beautiful” beach in North Yorkshire has been named one of the best hidden gems to visit in the UK this summer and it's dog friendly.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How Sophia, 7, responded to her brother’s cancer diagnosis - and inspired a community
‘We’re going to blast those cancer cells away' - how a York school girl’s response to her younger brother's cancer diagnosis inspired a community.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Enjoy a wonderful waterfalls walk with picture-perfect village and pub with parking
This walk, perfect for the weekend, takes in waterfalls a 'picture perfect village' and a pub with parking

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Warning issued for dog owners visiting North Yorkshire coast this summer
A warning has been issued to dog owners this summer on where they can bring their pooch in North Yorkshire.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Work begins to cut sewage discharges into River Ouse at York site
Work is underway as a water operator shares it hopes on scheme that it hopes will cut sewage discharges into the River Ouse by almost half.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Golf is for everyone’ - 26+ Club launch set for Tadcaster this summer
A new golf community set up to support beginners and higher handicap players is launching an inclusive event in North Yorkshire this summer.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire schoolgirl wins Royal Mint national writing contest
Seven-year-old Marlowe Askew-Smith from Selby has won the Royal Mint Museum’s national short story competition with her magical tale The Gold Fox.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
IN THE DOCK violent woman and sex offender sentenced at York Magistrates Court
A woman guilty of violence at York Railway Station, two thieves and a sex offender were among defendants sentenced recently at the city's magistrates court.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Empty York care home costs council £145k since closing due to anti-social behaviour
Empty Clifton care home Morrell House has cost City of York Council more than £145,000 since it closed in 2018, new figures show.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Press says extortionate hospital car parking charges need changing
York Hospital is charging £22 for parking to NHS patients compared to much lower prices in Scarborough and Bridlington in Yorkshire.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
IT firm wins contract to support York Racecourse technology
York-based IT Covered will deliver a 12-month IT strategy and support services for York Racecourse.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:13:00 +0100
ITV confirms Jeremy Clarkson's future on Millionaire shows after cancer diagnosis
Jeremy Clarkson, who recently announced he was in remission after a prostate cancer diagnosis, will return to Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Costa drops new reusable cups and fans say they're the perfect Stanley alternative
Costa Coffee is hoping to spark another merchandise craze after unveiling a range of colourful reusable cups that have all the hallmarks of this summer's next viral accessory.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:24:00 +0100
Drivers warned of £1,000 fines for doing this common gesture on UK roads
This gesture is common among drivers but it actually breaches the Highway Code, especially between certain hours of the day

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:20:57 +0100
Woman dies and another injured in A19 crash in North Yorkshire
A woman has died and another has been left injured after a crash on the A19 near Thirsk.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:10:00 +0100
Robbers put cord round man's neck during 'terrifying' ordeal
Three robbers subjected a man to a "terrifying ordeal" when he was visiting one of them in Scarborough, York Crown Court heard.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:54:14 +0100
Woman found with head injury by York city walls
A woman has been taken to hospital with a head injury after being found close to the city walls.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:37:21 +0100
Man in his 50s killed in crash in major Yorkshire road
A man in his 50s has been killed after a crash in a major Yorkshire road this morning.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:51:42 +0100
RECAP - Air ambulance called to fatal crash in major Yorkshire road
The A1(M) northbound is shut after a serious crash.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Outdoor bar could be coming to York venue during 'busy times'
A York venue could be set to open an outdoor bar.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:18:10 +0100
Bus stops outside York Station are changing from tonight- here's how
Works affecting bus stops outside York Station for a major regeneration project are set to begin tonight.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:17:21 +0100
Police incident in busy York street - cordon in place
Emergency services are currently dealing with an incident just outside York city centre.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:10:56 +0100
York landmarks celebrated in 'thrilling' new art
A project which saw York children design artworks themed on local landmarks has been celebrated.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
'Vital' York route cleared of overgrown plants, fallen branches and debris
Overgrown plants, fallen branches and debris have been cleared from a York cycle and foot path.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It's saved my business hours'- boss of firm near York tip welcomes bookings
The boss of a firm based near a York tip has welcomed the introduction of a booking system there.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Crossing 'underwater' at major York project after storm provokes ire
A pedestrian crossing at a major York project was left partially underwater following a storm, prompting the ire of a local campaigner.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Man who carried dagger at station shouts insults as he's jailed
York man Zach Morris had a dagger at Wakefield Westgate railway station and shouted insults at magistrates as he was jailed.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Kemi Badenoch launches Conservative election campaign in North Yorkshire
More than 500 people joined the Leader of the Conservative Party in Harrogate as Kemi Badenoch  launched the campaign for next year’s local elections in Yorkshire.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:17:35 +0100
Stately home in North Yorkshire announces 2026 Christmas theme
IT may be only July but a North Yorkshire stately home has announced it's Christmas theme for this year.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:57:13 +0100
Staff wrongfully accessed medical records at York Hospital NHS trust
MORE than a dozen cases of wrongful access to medical records have taken place at the NHS Trust that runs York and Scarborough hospitals.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:03:47 +0100
A1 reopens in Yorkshire after vehicle fire - as it happened
A vehicle has burst into flames on the A1 near Doncaster - resulting in hour-long delays for drivers.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:51:35 +0100
Four arrests in connection with ‘cloned’ car and attempted van theft in York
Four people have been arrested in connection with a “cloned” car and an attempted van theft in York, police said.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:07:11 +0100
Supermarket petrol station's bid for longer hours opposed by councillors
PLANS to extend the opening hours of a large supermarket’s petrol station have been opposed by councillors in North Yorkshire.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:04:00 +0100
York Businesses Invited to Grow Connections at York Press Summer Networking Event
Business leaders from across York and North Yorkshire are encouraged to book their place at a free business networking event hosted by The York Press and York St John University, in partnership with York College

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'We became one team' - York man to take on epic challenge with guide dog
A man is set to walk nearly 100 miles through the Scottish Highlands with his guide dog who “gave him his life back”

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