York Press

Mon, 25 May 2026 09:32:50 +0100
York set for sizzling bank holiday temperatures amid heat warning and UK record highs
The Met Office is forecasting highs in York of 33 degrees Celsius, which will be matched in Selby, and moving towards the coast thermometers will be hitting 32 degrees in Easingwold, 31 degrees in Helmsley and Malton, and 30 degrees Celsius in Whitby...

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:41:41 +0100
Woman, 65, dies in crash on major road linking York to Yorkshire coast
Humberside Police said the crash happened on the A166 to the west of Fridaythorpe at the junction with Pefham Lane at around 10.15 yesterday morning (Sunday, May 24) and involved the woman, who was cycling, and two motorcycles.

Mon, 25 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'Don't become a memory' - Olympic swimmer launches drowning prevention campaign
Olympic swimmer Tom Dean has launched a water safety and drowning prevention campaign in York.

Mon, 25 May 2026 06:29:00 +0100
Top new bar in north Yorkshire coastal town announces opening date
A new bar to open in Whitby has announced it will open on Monday June 8.

Mon, 25 May 2026 09:06:00 +0100
Gone but not forgotten - much-loved York bookshop full of memories
Do you remember Pickering’s bookshop in York? Here is a chance to look back at its time in the city

Mon, 25 May 2026 09:05:00 +0100
Just 3 hours outside - Yorkshire poll finds one in three adults rarely go out
As a new Yorkshire poll finds one in three adults rarely go out, here are some ideas to encourage adults to enjoy the great outdoors

Mon, 25 May 2026 08:57:47 +0100
Busy junction on York main road will be closed for another five days
The A59 Holgate Road is shut from Cambridge Street up to and including traffic lights at the A1036 The Mount and Blossom Street.

Mon, 25 May 2026 08:54:00 +0100
Photos of York new school starters in 2001 and 2002
Where are they now? Photos of York new starters in 2001 and 2002

Mon, 25 May 2026 08:40:00 +0100
'It’s madness - we need coherent policy and action please!'
Our letter writer says 'It’s madness - we need coherent policy and action' in regard to the use of fossil fuels. What is your view?

Mon, 25 May 2026 08:04:00 +0100
Six people injured in crash on main road in East Yorkshire
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to the Syke House Farm access road off the A1034 near North Newbald around 12.45pm on Saturday, May 23.

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York firm launches compact new trike designed for adventure and travel
York-based Jorvik Tricycles has released a compact new trike designed for adventure and making cycling more accessible.

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North York Moors National Park Authority seeks two new board members
Two new Secretary of State-appointed members are being sought to help shape the future of the North York Moors.

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Harrogate pupils explore Punjabi music through interactive workshops
Pupils across the Harrogate district took part in the Global Villages workshops led by Punjabi Roots Academy.

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Malton firm named among UK’s best places to work by The Sunday Times
Malton-based business, ALA Insurance, has been recognised as one of the UK’s top places to work by The Sunday Times.

Mon, 25 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Pension tax bombshell to be debated by MPs next month to double personal allowance
A major pension tax change will be debated in Parliament on June 15 after a petition calling for higher allowances reached 119,000 signatures.

Mon, 25 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned of £5,000 fines over car air conditioning as temperatures soar
Southern England and the Midlands could see temperatures of up to 33°C on Monday, which would surpass the UK's current May record of 32.8°C.

Sun, 24 May 2026 13:16:38 +0100
Police in warning after ‘several very serious incidents’ on North Yorkshire roads
North Yorkshire Police is urging drivers to “take care out there” after saying the force has dealt with “several very serious incidents” on the county’s roads on Sunday (May 24).

Sun, 24 May 2026 12:18:48 +0100
Serious crash closes main road in East Yorkshire – police on scene
A serious crash has closed the A166 at Fridaythorpe, east of Stamford Bridge, with police on the scene.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Blue Badge misuse and holiday lets using parking permits among York fraud cases
Efforts to tackle fraud in York have included prosecuting people for misusing Blue Badges and revoking parking permits used by holiday lets.

Sun, 24 May 2026 17:07:30 +0100
Two dogs rescued from river in North Yorkshire
Two dogs stuck in a river in Aldborough, near Ripon, have been rescued by firefighters.

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:00:00 +0100
New mobile clinic brings specialist lymphoedema care to patients in York
Patients in York are now receiving specialist lymphoedema care closer to home through a new mobile clinic.

Sun, 24 May 2026 13:49:37 +0100
Romans return to York for popular festival in city
Romans have returned to York – and set up camp in Museum Gardens for the Eboracum Roman Festival.

Sun, 24 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Safety warning issued to parents over substations and power lines this half-term
Northern Powergrid is urging parents and carers to talk to children about staying safe this half-term.

Sun, 24 May 2026 12:56:36 +0100
‘Heatwave can’t stop me from dancing,' says York Big Issue vendor as 31C forecast
York's dancing Big Issue vendor Vasile Calin says a heatwave can't stop him from dancing - as highs of 31C are forecast.

Sun, 24 May 2026 11:56:01 +0100
Main road in East Yorkshire closed due to incident
A MAIN road in East Yorkshire is closed following an incident.

Sun, 24 May 2026 11:20:00 +0100
More than three million £1 bus journeys made across York and North Yorkshire
A £1 bus fare scheme has helped three million young people travel more easily across York and North Yorkshire.

Sun, 24 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Old York photos capture some of city's hottest moments
AS we creep closer to summer, and the temperature picks up, we dive into The Press archives to remember past heatwaves - and how York coped.

Sun, 24 May 2026 10:04:00 +0100
Bike stolen from banks of York lake – police appeal
A black mountain bike has been stolen from the banks of Rawcliffe Lake in York.

Sun, 24 May 2026 09:50:03 +0100
Road closed in North York Moors after crash – police on scene
A crash has closed Langburn’s Bank near Castleton in the North York Moors.

Sun, 24 May 2026 09:34:31 +0100
Person taken to hospital after falling from cliff edge in East Yorkshire
A person has been taken to hospital after falling from a cliff edge in Skipsea, East Yorkshire.

Sun, 24 May 2026 09:19:41 +0100
Busy York junction remains closed for third day
Holgate Road is closed at its junction with Blossom Street in York for the third day due to electrical works.

Sun, 24 May 2026 08:55:00 +0100
Why Britain fell back in love with jigsaws – and I became a full-blown addict
John Fletcher reports on why Britain fell back in love with jigsaws – and how he became a full-blown addict

Sun, 24 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Have a look inside this stylish Victorian home on the market in York – for £940,000
A stylish Victorian townhouse has hit the market in Albemarle Road, York – for £940,000.

Sun, 24 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Daytime closure of road in centre of York as filming set to take place in the city
City of York Council said Skeldergate will be closed in a short section between the junctions of Cromwell Road and Bishopgate Street between 2pm and 4pm on Thursday, May 28.

Sun, 24 May 2026 07:45:20 +0100
Pan fire at York home sparks callout from emergency services
A pan fire at a home in York Road, Acomb, has sparked a callout from the emergency services.

Sun, 24 May 2026 07:32:44 +0100
‘Loud bang’ as bonfire in York home’s garden spreads to fence - fire crews called
Firefighters have been called to a report of a “loud bang” caused by a bonfire in the garden of a home in Yarburgh Way, York, spreading to fencing and hedges.

Sun, 24 May 2026 07:18:06 +0100
Vehicle crashes into traffic lights in Scarborough – emergency services called in
A vehicle has crashed into traffic lights in Northway, Scarborough, with firefighters called to the scene.

Sun, 24 May 2026 06:46:00 +0100
Acclaimed gothic fiction authors to appear in town
TWO acclaimed authors will be discussing their latest novels and the inspirations at a special evening next month.

Sun, 24 May 2026 06:12:00 +0100
Beer festival returns next weekend to village near York
A village near York is to stage is second annual beer festival, which promises to be bigger and better than ever!

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rising classical stars announced for Northern Aldborough Festival contest
The semi-finalists have been announced in the New Voices Singing Competition, part of the Northern Aldborough Festival.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tadcaster care home celebrates anniversary with music and four-legged guest
Highfield Care Home in Tadcaster has marked its second birthday with an afternoon of music, laughter, and a therapy dog.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
East Riding community shop and café wins regional business award
Bishop Wilton Community Shop and café in East Riding has won the 2026 East Riding of Yorkshire Council Chairman’s Business Award.

Sun, 24 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Artists across York and North Yorkshire to open their doors to public – here’s when
Hundreds of artists will take part in the North Yorkshire Summer Open Studios - offering a rare behind the scenes look at how they work.

Sun, 24 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Historic features at Bootham Park Hospital must be protected, say York campaigners
Historical features at Bootham Park Hospital must be preserved during any redevelopment of the site, a York campaign group has said.

Sun, 24 May 2026 08:00:08 +0100
York supermarket shuts doors as revamp work gets underway
Aldi in Fulford Road has closed its doors as renovation work to expand the supermarket gets underway.

Sun, 24 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis says one simple switch could stop Brits wasting money on holiday
From Chase to Barclaycard Rewards, Martin Lewis has shared the best ways to avoid hidden charges when using your card overseas.

Sun, 24 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100
M&S introduces major change to delivery fees for online orders
Marks & Spencer has raised its minimum spend for free delivery from £60 to £75 for online orders of clothing, home and beauty products

Sun, 24 May 2026 11:45:00 +0100
Microsoft to shut down app downloaded by 10 million users tomorrow - devices affected
Microsoft is set to shut down the Outlook Lite app on all Android devices on Monday (May 25).

Sun, 24 May 2026 10:55:04 +0100
Monty Don reveals how you can keep slugs out of your garden with a simple trick
Garden expert, Monty Don, has revealed how you can keep slugs off your plants.

Sun, 24 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Eurovision Song Contest announces major new project to celebrate 70th anniversary
The Eurovision Song Contest is marking its 70th anniversary with a tribute film.

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