York Press

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:49:04 +0100
Police swoop after incident in York park
Police have seized three mopeds in Walmgate after an incident in a Tang Hall park.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0100
'Everyone had a very muddy time!' - well-known manufacturer combines bricks and beer
York Handmade Brick Company has given a demonstration of the ancient art of hand-throwing bricks in the shadow of one of the company’s greatest projects.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:44:00 +0100
5 photos that show how this popular York street has changed over the decades
RECOGNISE this parade of shops in York? Our photos show how Gillygate has changed over the decdes

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:13:00 +0100
'This is a colossal waste of money needed for other more important services'
Our letter writer says the proposed new gates for Castle Mills Lock are a: 'colossal waste of money' - what is your view?

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:19:00 +0100
Woman attacked stranger because she was in a bad mood, court told
A woman who took out her bad humour on a complete stranger by felling her to the ground and kicking her has been jailed.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Husband broke wife's jaw and eye socket in 'grotesque' Christmas violence
A husband who broke his wife’s jaw and eye socket in “grotesque” Christmas violence has been given a suspended prison sentence.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
On this day in 2024: 'Hit the Road Drax' sung at London protest
On this day in 2024, the York Press reported that climate protesters had targeted Drax at its annual shareholder meeting.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
York MPs speak out in row over keeping live owls at York city centre shop
York's MPs have spoken out after a York birds of prey shop has made the decision to shop showing live birds in their shop.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'I felt like my dad had set this up for me' - Best hairdresser finalist to open salon
A hairdresser, dubbed by Press readers to be amongst the best in the city, has opened up her first salon.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Insurance protection for customers following Jorvik Tricycles deal
Jorvik Tricycles has partnered with a cycle insurance provider.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:57:00 +0100
Third York area vineyard now blossoming on farm west of city
A new vineyard is developing in the Vale of York, west of the city.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0100
‘It’s going to be fun’: metal band prepares to rock York Minster
York Minster is set to be filled with metal music as band Plague of Angels prepares to rock the ancient building.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:42:35 +0100
HMRC introduces 'most significant change to Self Assessment since 1997'
HMRC is urging tax payers to get ready for the most significant change to Self Assessment since 1997

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:55:00 +0100
'Doctor T' jailed for running nationwide 'one-stop shop' in potentially lethal drugs
A JOBLESS man who ran a £250,000 nationwide "professional one-stop shop" for 32 different types of drugs has been jailed for more than ten years.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0100
‘It’s a last resort’ - parents pack York schools strike meeting
IT was standing room only at a public meeting to discuss strike action at two York schools.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:48:27 +0100
Toy thieves strike in North Yorkshire
THIEVES have struck at a shop in Scarborough.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:44:35 +0100
North Yorkshire man who died in avalanche at ski resort named locally
A NORTH Yorkshire man who died after being buried in an avalanche at a ski resort in the French Alps has been named locally.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:29:12 +0100
Plans for York 'communication hubs’ with digital advertising screens refused
Plans for five ‘communication hubs’ in York city centre featuring digital advertising screens, free wi-fi, touchscreen maps and defibrillators have been refused

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:12:00 +0100
North Yorkshire Police warn against illegal prescription drug sales
"Doctor T" was a drug dealer with no medical qualifications who made huge profits through selling dangerous prescription drugs illegally. As he starts more than 10 years in jail, Scarborough detectives warn against buying medical drugs without prescr...

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:34:24 +0100
York council accused of 'pearl clutching' over attitude to X
Flick Williams has accused City of York Council of 'pearl clutching' over its approach to X - formerly Twitter.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:35:37 +0100
York Hospital restricts visiting to stop norovirus spreading
York Hospital has restricted visitors to stop the spread of norovirus.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:30:19 +0100
Fire started deliberately in York suburb
A fire has been started deliberately near Hempland Lane in Heworth.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:49:26 +0100
More free parking could be introduced under new North Yorkshire strategy
More free parking could be introduced in town centres across North Yorkshire under new plans being worked on by council chiefs.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:24:42 +0100
22 people arrested after crime blitz in North Yorkshire
22 people have been arrested after a major police operation in North Yorkshire.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0100
'It’s the most uplifting and inspiring event' - author in London Marathon bid
Selby author Christina Gabbitas is an honorary member of the NSPCC Council and is running the London Marathon in support of NSPCC Childline.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:16:55 +0100
Scout group celebrates 75th anniversary
A GROUP which has nurtured generations of young people is celebrating a very special birthday this month,

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:35:44 +0100
Crews called out after fire spreads to fence posts in Pickering
A crew from Scarborough attended a report of a fire sighted in the open earlier today (Thursday).

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:29:56 +0100
PICTURES: 'Lost' room in North Yorkshire castle opens for first time in 85 years
Parts of a historic North Yorkshire castle that have been away from public display will be revealed tomorrow for the first time in 85 years.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:02:06 +0100
PICTURE: Crowds flock to North Yorkshire for popular flower show
A North Yorkshire show has attracted thousands of visitors to see stunning displays of spring blooms and the biggest floral exhibition of its kind in the UK.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:13:00 +0100
Identical twins from York to run London Marathon in memory of loved ones
Identical twins from York are preparing to run the London Marathon in memory of their father and cousin who both died from brain tumours.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:44:09 +0100
Girl, 10, was swept away 20ft by 'freak' mudslide in North Yorkshire, inquest hears
A Darlington girl who was taking part in a walk on a residential trip was swept away 20ft downstream by a “freak” mudslide and suffocated, an inquest has heard.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:11:28 +0100
Main road into York reopens after burst water main work
Fishergate, a main road into York, has reopened after a burst water main forced it to close.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:32:23 +0100
Major North Yorkshire logistics and manufacturing scheme gains final approval
A major logistics and manufacturing park has gained approval in North Yorkshire.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:07:05 +0100
Manager retires after more than 30 years in the motoring industry
A General Manager of an award-winning Yorkshire car retailer has announced his retirement after more than 30 years in the motoring industry.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100
5 surprising ways your mobile phone could be making you stressed
This week, wellbeing writer Martin Furber looks at 5 ways your mobile phone could be stressing you out - and what to do about it

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:51:00 +0100
'Times have changed, you should try and get out more'
As the Supreme Court clarifies the definition of 'woman' our letter writer says women today are just as likely to have torn jeans, tattoos and swear

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:10:00 +0100
York photo from the 1980s shows iconic landmark in need of a 'touch-up'
It's one of York's best-loved landmarks, but this photo of the city's iconic Bile Beans sign shows it in need of a touch-up.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:03:00 +0100
40,000 set to descend on North Yorkshire for huge flower show
FORTY thousand visitors are expected to descend on North Yorkshire over the next four days to see the biggest exhibition of creative floral art in the UK.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Family law firm Jones Myers doubles size of York city centre team
Family law firm Jones Myers has doubled the size of its York city centre team.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
York's Portakabin announces opening of 'Dairy Nexus' facility
York's Portakabin has opened a new research and innovation facility: the Dairy Nexus.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Proposal to expand York's Smoke Control Area to council boundaries
Residents, and businesses, are being invited to share their thoughts on a plan to expand York's Smoke Control Area.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
People to be reminded to use toilet before leaving pubs and bars in York
People will be reminded to use the toilet before leaving York’s pubs and bars as part of efforts to tackle street urination following the approval of new fines.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
On this day: blue and yellow bikes appear ahead of Tour de Yorkshire
On this day ten years ago, the York Press reported that dozens of bikes painted blue and yellow had appeared across York as the city prepared to welcome the Tour de Yorkshire.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
National finals bid for York-born competition winner
National title bid for York-born Miss North Yorkshire winner.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
York Gin's bottles now made entirely of 100 per cent recycled glass
York Gin has announced that its gin bottles are now made entirely of 100 per cent PCR (post-consumer recycled) glass.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Awareness events for stalking to be held this week throughout county
A series of events is planned in North Yorkshire during national Stalking Awareness Week.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Victim hits out against men's 'for a laugh' sexual behaviour in pubs
The victim of a sexual assault in a pub by a stranger has hit out against the way men behave “for a laugh”.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Overnight closures from May in four-mile Yorkshire stretch of M1/A1
A four-mile stretch of the M1/A1 in Yorkshire is set to undergo upgrades to the central barrier.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
European sporting champion passing on skills in North Yorkshire village hall
A former European and national sporting champion is passing on his skills in a village hall near York.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Talks to be held over new parking charges - but hikes across York to go ahead
Talks over the implementation of new parking charges in Micklegate are set to take place in the coming days, but hikes across York will still go ahead.

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