York Press

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
'This is devastating' - Facebook ban for York charity trustee
Snappy children's charity trustee Lesley Jones says she's been banned from Meta platforms for six months after being accused of child sexual exploitation.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:44:31 +0100
Thief strikes at popular shop in North Yorkshire
A thief has stolen £650 worth of spray paint from Whitby Boyes.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:03:00 +0100
Major York employer dismisses boss after undisclosed relationship with an employee
Nestle said it has dismissed its chief executive Laurent Freixe.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Drama school set to open in York venue
Articulate Drama School and Casting Agency, based in Shipley, is opening at York College.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
'It's a way of saying thank you' - York artist's fans tribute to heavy metal legend
York artist Shany Hagan has made a moving tribute to a heavy metal legend, Ozzy Osbourne.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:16:17 +0100
Sheriff of York announces pub crawl - and all are invited
The Sheriff of York is going on a pub crawl and he wants York citizens to join him.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:33:20 +0100
Skip fire in York suburb believed to have been deliberately started, say fire service
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from York went to Pasture Lane on the fringes of Heworth around 6.10pm last night (September 1).

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:36:00 +0100
'The magic of York's collections: archives are equally at home with tourists'
JULIE-ANN VICKERS, head of archives at Explore York, reflects on the way archives matter to different communities, at home and abroad

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Driver, 77, banned for breaking motorcyclist's leg in crash at York junction
A van driver who knocked a motorcyclist off his bike and broke his leg in Front Street, Acomb has been banned from the roads.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
East Yorkshire town's new facility will serve as 'cultural hub for generations'
Pocklington Town Council announced the signing for Burnby Hall in Burnby Lane, just outside the town centre, at the start of last month.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Battle lines drawn as residents prepare to fight huge solar energy scheme
Battle lines are being drawn as residents prepare to fight plans for one of the UK’s largest solar energy schemes - Light Valley Solar - proposed for the North Yorkshire countryside.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
York's bid to adopt Ukrainian city as its sibling - latest developments
York’s adoption of Lviv as its sibling could see expertise on rail, military education and emergency planning shared to deepen ties with the Ukrainian city.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for 137 homes and community centre to be decided by Planning Inspectorate
Controversial plans for 137 homes and a community centre in Hemingbrough are set to be decided by the national Planning Inspectorate after no decision was taken by North Yorkshire Council.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire Air 999 nominated for regional television award
The documentary series Yorkshire Air 999 has been shortlisted in the High Volume Factual category at the 2025 Royal Television Society (RTS) Yorkshire Awards

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Operation Seabird steps up to protect Scarborough's wildlife
Operation Seabird is a UK-wide police-led initiative focused on protecting marine wildlife along the British coastline

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Newly opened bakery with Greek flair nominated in The Press Best Bakery contest
A bakery which only opened its doors seven weeks ago has been named amongst the best in the city by readers of The Press.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for 110-bed York student block with on-site health spa, gym and games room
Plans have been lodged for a 110-bed student accommodation block near Foss Island Road with an on-site health spa, gym and games room in York.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
York Air Cadet takes on Gold Duke of Edinburgh expedition
A York Air Cadet has completed his Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award expedition.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Work starts on £460k footpath and cycleway project near Beverley
A £460,000 project to create a footpath and cycleway near Beverley has begun.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0100
Another step forward for popular Model Y as Tesla boosts range and tech
TESLA has further refined its already-popular Model Y – boosting practicality, range and tech.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:01:28 +0100
Furious Martin Lewis issues urgent warning: 'You'll lose your money'
Martin Lewis has issued an urgent scam warning after fake adverts conned some of his followers.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:56:00 +0100
HMRC is urging people to check if they are owed £2200 in new alert
HMRC is urging families of young adults to see if they are owed thousands, as £1.4bn belonging to 728,000 people is still sitting in Child Trust Funds

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:39:39 +0100
Top York schools group merges with larger academy chain
The Sherburn, Tadcaster and Rural Multi Academy Trust (STAR) and South York Multi Academy Trust (SYMAT) have merged to form Yorkshire Learning Trust.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:31:00 +0100
Shock as vulnerable man left in coma after being attacked and robbed in York
A vulnerable man has been left in a coma after being attacked and robbed while sitting on a bench near Scarborough Bridge in York.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:10:49 +0100
Woman seriously injured in York crash
A woman has been seriously injured after a crash on the A59 at Upper Poppleton between a Subaru Forrester and a BMW.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:36:30 +0100
Fire hit York bakery reopens
The Cornish Bakery in Colliergate has reopened in York after a fire.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 06:45:53 +0100
Homes evacuated and two men arrested after suspected explosives found
Two men have been arrested and homes evacuated in Watts Street Beverley following suspected explosives being found.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 21:36:33 +0100
Fire crews continue to deal with isolated flare ups as a main road reopens

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0100
York community rallies round Chinese takeaway after racist graffiti
Members of the community in York have rallied round the Dragon House Chinese takeaway after it was daubed with racist graffiti.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:31:50 +0100
Main road in North Yorkshire to reopen later this afternoon
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is to reopen later this afternoon (Monday).

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:35:00 +0100
York family's delight at teenager's try-scoring Super League debut
Dan Lindsey was on holiday with his wife Jennifer and 11 members of their families in Turkey as their 18-year-old son Alfie went over the line in Perpignan.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:56:12 +0100
North Yorkshire holiday park opens doors to firefighters battling moorland blaze
A NORTH Yorkshire holiday park has opened its doors to firefighters battling the moorland blaze.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:57:56 +0100
Woman in critical condition in hospital after crash in village outside York
North Yorkshire Police said it happened around 3pm yesterday (August 31) and involved a white-coloured Toyota Aygo and white-coloured Vauxhall Corsa.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:30:00 +0100
Why this is one of York's best grassroots venues - review
REVIEW: Vigilantes at The Fulford Arms, York

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:29:16 +0100
Nest of Yellow-legged Asian hornet destroyed in North Yorkshire
The nest of a Yellow-legged Asian hornet (YLH) has been destroyed in North Yorkshire over the weekend due to the significant threat it poses to honey bees.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:08:58 +0100
Business confidence in Yorkshire takes sharp fall
Business confidence in Yorkshire has taken a sharp fall, in contrast to an improvement nationally, according to Lloyds.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:26:48 +0100
Main road in North Yorkshire remains closed as moorland fire continues for third week
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire remains closed this morning (Monday) as the moorland fire continues for a third week.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 08:31:56 +0100
Boil your water, residents urged, in village near York
Yorkshire Water said it identified the issue in routine sampling on Saturday, August 30.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The top 10 bakeries in York revealed - is your favourite a star baker?
The votes have been counted and the top ten bakeries in York have been revealed – did your favourite get nominated star baker?

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
York council debts rise to the equivalent of £1,602 for EVERY resident
City of York Council’s debts are equivalent to £1,602.91 for each of the city’s residents, analysis of the latest figures has shown.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
'I knew it was time': man told he had 18 months to live marries partner
A 25-year-old man told he had 18 months to live after being diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour has married his partner who he met at the University of York.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 22:14:16 +0100
Genesis updates luxurious and refined GV70
Genesis has updated the GV70 with design upgrades and improvements to in-car technology.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:04:44 +0100
Person in hospital after three vehicles crash in North Yorkshire
A person has been taken to hospital after three vehicles crashed near Selby, the fire service said.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:46:00 +0100
Can the Northern Lights be seen with the naked eye? All you need to know
Here is everything you need to know about seeing the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis without a camera or lens.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 08:14:26 +0100
HMRC changes to Child Benefit eligibility from today - check if you can claim
From today, Child Benefit is payable for 16 to 19-year-olds who are home educated and those who are unable to attend college due to illness or disability.

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Reminder for drivers - road closures in York town as event gets underway
Streets in Haxby are set to close for the Haxby 10K today.

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0100
'This is a home for those who want it all' - local firm's hand in £1.75 million house
York Handmade Brick Company worked on Glebe House in Chieveley in Berkshire which is on the market with offers over £1.75 million.

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 14:53:15 +0100
Rare sighting of massive bird of prey leaves North York Moors visitors stunned
The white-tailed eagle, often referred to as the “sea eagle,” is a massive and imposing raptor with a wingspan that stretches up to 2.2 metres.

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 11:32:15 +0100
Latest on Langdale Moor fire with warning about smoke
Firefighters have welcomed last night’s rain but warn that it could increase the smoke hazard from the huge Langdale Moor fire on the North York Moors. The fire continues to burn.

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0100
Three motorists banned after failing to respond to court summons
Five York and North Yorkshire motorists who didn't respond to court summons have been sentenced and three of them banned from the roads.

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