York Press

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:07:20 +0100
A64 closed near York after crash – police on scene
The A64 is closed near York after a crash involving multiple vehicles at Bilbrough Top.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:08:38 +0100
Urgent appeal to find boy missing from home in York
AN urgent appeal has been issued for help to find Sisam who is missing from home in Fulford in York.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:12:06 +0100
MP’s website hit with suspected cyber attack ‘traceable to China’
Former cabinet minister, David Davis MP's, website has been taken offline temporarily after a suspected cyber attack.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:10:00 +0100
Police called in after fire in North Yorkshire village
POLICE have been called in after a fire in a North Yorkshire village.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Empty York building set for new lease of life as beauty salon
An empty York building could be set for a new lease of life as a beauty salon under new plans.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
First homes to go on sale at new development in East Yorkshire town
THE first homes at a new Redrow development called Highgrove Gardens in Pocklington are set to go on sale.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York penthouse within walking distance of the city centre on sale for £395,000
A penthouse apartment within walking distance of York City Centre is on the market with Ashtons for £395,000.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Acclaimed young guitarist from down under performing in York on debut UK tour
Taj Farrant, an Australian musician, will perform at The Crescent Community Venue on May 6, as part of his debut UK tour.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York theatre receives award for support of displaced performers
York’s Friargate Theatre recently celebrated the York International Shakespeare Festival, receiving the Arts in Sanctuary award.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire Air Museum to host its annual 1940s event next weekend
The Yorkshire Air Museum in Elvington is hosting its annual We’ll Meet Again event on May 9 and 10.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It’s a perturbing scenario' - York mum with incurable cancer to take on 10-mile walk
A York woman living with incurable breast cancer is taking on a 10-mile charity walk to raise funds in the fight against the disease.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
East Yorkshire poultry company named a finalist in national awards
Soanes Poultry in East Yorkshire has been named a finalist in the National Egg and Poultry Awards.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Special screening on the current climate crisis being held in York
The People's Emergency Briefing, a 50-minute documentary presented by Chris Packham, will be shown at Tempest Anderson Hall in York.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New study to explore whether hybrid working is widening gender pay gap
A new study at the University of York is exploring whether hybrid working is widening the gender pay gap for parents.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York hospice appeals for free furniture donations ahead of new store opening
St Leonard's Hospice is appealing for donations of furniture in preparation for the opening of its latest site in Clifton Moor.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Outdoor store reopens in Harrogate after major revamp with launch event
The newly refurbished Blacks outdoor store in Harrogate has reopened its doors to customers.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Can you help? Good Samaritan's gift for 84-year-old injured by 'callous' York robber
A Good Samaritan has contacted The Press in hopes of delivering a gift to a York woman who was targeted by a “callous” robber last year.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fully renovated semi-detached home in Holgate hits the market for £750k
A renovated four-bed house in the sought-after Holgate area of York is now on the market for £750,000.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four-bed detached house in quiet York cul-de-sac on sale for £750k
A four-bedroom detached house located in Deans Close, Bishopthorpe, is on sale for £750,000.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Commentator revealed a row of York City supporters were on their knees praying'
Letters have come in congratulating York City - as the promotion stirs memories of when the club beat Manchester United in the '95 League Cup second round.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wine tasting and charity coffee morning planned for fundraising week in Ripon
A Wine tasting and a charity coffee morning will take place in Ripon during a week of fundraising for Christian Aid.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Castle Howard woodland in bloom this spring with hundreds of rhododendron
Ray Wood, the 25-acre ornamental woodland at Castle Howard, will feature around 800 species of rhododendron this spring.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Quiz night returning to Pickering farm shop and café after previous success
Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café in Pickering is holding a quiz night.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Chief Medical Officer praises 'remarkable' public health work in East Riding
England’s Chief Medical Officer Chris Witty praised the "remarkable" public health work in East Riding during a recent visit.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York teenagers earn citizens awards for creating wildlife trail
An award-winning nature trail at St Nicks Nature Reserve, designed by teenagers in York, is being celebrated for its impact on the environment.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Model railway businesses in York to hold special open day this bank holiday
Model railway enthusiasts are being invited to a special open day at Model Railway Magic Ltd, in York, this bank holiday.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Acomb-based florist receives top honours at Harrogate Spring Flower Show
Acomb-based florist Floral Elegance recently received top honours at the Harrogate Spring Flower Show.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ice cream van surprises residents at Stamford Bridge care home
An ice cream van recently stopped at Stamford Bridge Care Home to put a twist on the residents' monthly café event.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Inside new café and bakery in York – as business grows to fifth venue in city
Bar Hashery has opened a new bakery and café in Layerthorpe, York.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Boy, 9, to take on gruelling challenge for brother, 6, affected by brain tumour
Noah Owen, nine, is taking on a gruelling hike to support his younger brother Roux who had a brain tumour.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
York tourist attractions named among best travel experiences on the planet
York has been named among the UK’s best days out - with one of its tourist attractions named one of the best travel experiences on the planet.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0100
How 100 new ponds are giving Yorkshire’s rare great crested newts hope
Here is how a pond-building project by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is giving Yorkshire’s rare great crested newts hope

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:21:00 +0100
York’s ‘biggest beer garden’ and pop‑up bar promise big surprises for 2026
York’s ‘biggest beer garden’ and pop‑up bar promise big surprises for 2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:17:28 +0100
DWP Housing Benefit major shake-up for claimants confirmed for 2026
The DWP has confirmed new earnings rules for housing benefit claimants - but they won’t start until autumn 2026.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:34:51 +0100
People 'too scared' to come forward after car shooting in York, police say
People are “too scared to come forward” following a car shooting in Starkey Crescent, York, police detectives say.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:59:31 +0100
Man in 'serious' condition after crash on main road near York
A man in his 40s is in a serious condition after being airlifted to hospital following a crash on the A64 Eastbound near York.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:29:32 +0100
Man found dead in North Yorkshire - next of kin sought
William Vaughn has died in a North Yorkshire coastal town - police seek to locate his next of kin.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:08:39 +0100
Person becomes stuck at top of Ferris wheel in North Yorkshire town
A person has become stuck at the top of a Ferris wheel in Scarborough.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Hopes new flats can 'secure future' of historic York area
Plans to convert the vacant upper floors of a York building into flats will help to secure the long-term future of a historic area, applicants have said.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:41:42 +0100
'Mass solar panel rollout' floated for York amid global energy 'instability'
A mass solar panel rollout has been floated as part of efforts to generate more energy in York, in part to protect against price shocks from global instability.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:02:50 +0100
Finalists of the Best Independent Retailer in York revealed
The finalists of the Best Independent Retailer in York competition have been revealed.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:55:32 +0100
Wine merchant plans to open in North Yorkshire town centre
A WINE merchant could start offering pre-booked wine tastings in a North Yorkshire town centre if plans are approved by the council.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:05:31 +0100
Bank holiday rail disruption ahead as major work takes place around York
Passengers are being reminded of major engineering works taking place on the East Coast Main Line in York and North Yorkshire.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Night to remember York girl Millie on what would have been her 18th birthday
A 'Charity Healing Evening' in the memory of Millie Wright and hosted by the York Group of Spiritualists, will take place on Thursday, May 7.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:07:18 +0100
York and North Yorkshire business leaders in Chinese trade mission
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has launched its largest trade mission to date with it taking members to China and Hong Kong.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:44:00 +0100
25 jobs created so far at new North Yorkshire bar and restaurant opening in June
A new bar and restaurant opening in Whitby this June has already created 25 jobs, with recruitment underway for even more.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:41:15 +0100
Hospital to get new oxygen storage facility
A NEW oxygen bottle storage facility is set to be built at a North Yorkshire hospital following the approval of plans.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:14:54 +0100
North Yorkshire village pub goes on the market for £375,000 freehold
A popular pub in the heart of a village near Whitby has gone on the market for £375,000 freehold.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:11:57 +0100
Company behind controversial gas rig plan vows to appeal against refusal
CAMPAIGNERS and politicians have welcomed the refusal of plans for a gas drilling rig near Scarborough, while the company behind the scheme has said it will lodge an appeal.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:39:00 +0100
Man arrested after 'altercation' with woman in North Yorkshire kebab shop
A man has been arrested for assault, criminal damage, and possession of a class-A drug after an incident in a North Yorkshire kebab shop yesterday.

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