York Press

Thu, 07 May 2026 07:59:35 +0100
Thief targets popular North Yorkshire nightclub
Police have launched an investigation after a mobile phone was stolen from MOJO Bar in Harrogate.

Thu, 07 May 2026 08:55:45 +0100
'Tense' meeting over North Yorkshire Conservative leadership is abandoned
A “tense and chaotic” meeting to decide the leadership of North Yorkshire Council’s Conservative group was halted amid a disagreement among councillors on who was eligible to vote.

Thu, 07 May 2026 08:26:44 +0100
Vapes believed to have caused fire outside North Yorkshire hotel
Discarded vapes are believed to have caused a fire outside Crown Place in Harrogate.

Thu, 07 May 2026 08:13:14 +0100
Police plea for witnesses after man assaults woman in North Yorkshire town
A man has assaulted a woman using a carrier bag in Lingholm Crescent, Eastfield.

Thu, 07 May 2026 06:27:00 +0100
'Nothing wrong with catfish - it's cheaper than cod and haddock!'
Our letter writer says there is nothing wrong with catfish and encourages us to try it. Have you - and what is your verdict?

Thu, 07 May 2026 06:14:00 +0100
North Yorkshire festival that draws thousands of families to take place soon
A family-friendly festival celebrating Whitby’s fishing heritage is once again set to attract thousands of families to the North Yorkshire coast.

Thu, 07 May 2026 06:09:00 +0100
Why SPARK York's 'we're going nowhere' balloon is 'offensive gloating'
Why our letter writer is upset over SPARK York's 'we're going nowhere' balloon

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York promoter using all female-led line-up marks first year with gig
Utterly Fuzzled, a local music promoter, is marking its first birthday with a special event at Fulfordgate Social.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York’s Bootham Ladies crowned futsal champions after tense finale
Bootham Ladies Futsal Club has been crowned national champions after a dramatic finale.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rare restored Massey-Harris tractor set for display at Ripon Tractor Fest
A rare Massey‑Harris tractor is making a proud return to the Ripon Tractor Fest after a full restoration.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Jewish university students gather at Clifford’s Tower for annual dinner
More than 90 Jewish students from the University of York gathered for an annual formal dinner at Clifford's Tower.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It truly means the world' - York jewellers named finalist in Press award
Azendi in York has been named as one of the city’s best independent retailers.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Leading Yorkshire law firm strengthens team with senior appointment
Yorkshire law firm, Ware & Kay, has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new senior associate Emma Farrell.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Large section of major York road to close for repairs TONIGHT
A burst water main has forced the closure of a large section of a major York road tonight.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former RAF helicopters transformed into glamping pods in North Yorkshire
Two real-life large RAF aircraft will be available to glampers at North Yorkshire Water Park.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Howden-based consultancy firm shortlisted for national small business award
Howden-based Moleworks Solutions is a finalist in the At Your Service category at this year’s Small Awards.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Motown and northern soul night set for Scarborough theatre this month
Belle Voix is bringing a Motown and northern soul night to the Yorkshire coast at the YMCA Theatre.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drink-driver found slumped over wheel in filter lane of North Yorkshire road
A driver found slumped over his wheel in a filter lane had one of the highest alcohol readings York magistrates said they had ever seen.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York youth theatre raises more than £600 for hospital's neonatal unit
Haxby Flying Ducks in York has raised more than £600 for babies and families in need at York Hospital.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cafe that suffered 'vermin infestation' gets another one-star hygiene rating
A highly-rated York city centre café that recently had to close temporarily due to an ‘infestation of vermin’ has again scored one-star for food hygiene.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds of Cub Scouts enjoy adventure camp near Pickering
Hundreds of Cub Scouts camped out under the stars near Pickering for a weekend of adventure and fun.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire estate expanding public access and including new displays
Fountains Hall, part of the Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal estate, has opened with expanded public access.

Thu, 07 May 2026 08:20:45 +0100
Government responds to calls for personal allowance to increase to £18,000
The Government has responded to calls to increase everyone's personal allowance from £12,750 to £18,000

Thu, 07 May 2026 07:00:06 +0100
BBC presenter quits career after 13 years and reveals heartbreaking reason why
BBC presenter Natalie Pirks has quit her TV career after 13 years and has revealed the heartbreaking reason why.

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:29:01 +0100
Approval for new dog walking area
A new dog walking area has been given the go-ahead near a North Yorkshire town following the approval of plans by the council.

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:21:11 +0100
Car crashes into building in North Yorkshire village
A car has crashed into a building in Cayton, near Scarborough.

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:05:48 +0100
North Yorkshire pub announces delay for re-opening
A pub near Ripon which changed its name because of its links to slavery has delayed its re-opening.

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:10:46 +0100
Person treated by paramedics after vehicle crashes off main road in North Yorkshire
A person was treated by paramedics after their vehicle crashed off the A63 at South Milford, near Selby.

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:09:02 +0100
Major York road partially blocked after crash
Traffic is heavy after a crash has partially blocked a major York road.

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:01:55 +0100
Protesters disrupt city centre offices of major firm in latest twist
Protesters disrupted the York offices for one of the city's top York employers today in the latest twist in a turbulent season for shareholder meetings.

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:40:51 +0100
Popular York company reveals whats on the menu after move to Thorpe Arch
A highly-rated York catering firm is set for a boost, following a move from the city to Thorpe Arch Trading Estate.

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:58:13 +0100
Racist abuse hurled at person outside York petrol station
Two men hurled racist abuse at a person outside the BP garage in Lawrence Street, York.

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:15:00 +0100
Spring in motion! Winning wildlife photos burst with life
Spring has truly sprung across our region – and our Press Camera Club members have captured every flutter, dive and leap

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:46:25 +0100
North Yorkshire woman banned from being a company director for four years
A North Yorkshire director of two firms which supported a scheme allowing business owners to keep their assets while dropping their debts has been disqualified.

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:46:46 +0100
Person's front tooth knocked out during assault in York pub
A person has had their front tooth knocked out after an assault in a York city centre pub last month.

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:29:05 +0100
Holiday homes plan near Whitby landmark sparks objections
A plan to build high-end holiday units near a historic Whitby landmark has been met with a raft of objections from residents.

Wed, 06 May 2026 13:42:54 +0100
Residents ‘avoiding town centre’ due to lack of public toilets
Residents have said they are avoiding going into Scarborough town centre because of a lack of public toilets.

Wed, 06 May 2026 13:18:39 +0100
Why you need to add this stunning European hidden gem to your travel bucket list
With a population over 600,000, Montenegro is described as a "small and beautiful" Europe hidden gem, soaking up between 240 to 270 days of sun each year.

Wed, 06 May 2026 11:38:30 +0100
York's giant Ferris wheel is back - see how long it is staying this time
York's giant Ferris wheel is back - here's all you need to know if you fancy a ride on it above the city rooftops

Wed, 06 May 2026 11:22:50 +0100
Major operator reveals which of its North Yorkshire pubs it will upgrade in 2026
HEINEKEN has announced a £3.16million programme of improvements to its pubs in Yorkshire, as part of a £44.5million national programme.

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:46:53 +0100
Girl nearly struck as driver mounts kerb and 'drives at her' in North Yorkshire
A large car mounted the kerb and 'drove at a girl' in a North Yorkshire town, say police.

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:54:20 +0100
Work starts to 'transform' former York hotel into two 'exceptional villas'
Work has started to restore the former Mount Royal Hotel to create what the developers say will be two “exceptional family homes.”

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:38:36 +0100
Sapling from felled Sycamore Gap tree planted in North Yorkshire
A sapling grown from the felled Sycamore Gap tree has been planted in North Yorkshire.

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:13:09 +0100
Teenagers reportedly started fire in historic North Yorkshire town
A GROUP of teenagers reportedly caused a fire in a North Yorkshire town yesterday evening (Tuesday).

Wed, 06 May 2026 09:18:12 +0100
Cars broken into in North Yorkshire town – police urge drivers to be vigilant
Police are urging drivers to be vigilant after cars were broken into in Eastfield, near Scarborough.

Wed, 06 May 2026 07:45:00 +0100
Meet the York student running 874 miles in memory of his late father
Rafe Colman-Chadwick, 20, from Harrogate, who studies politics and social policy at the University of York, will run from John o’ Groats to Land’s End starting Thursday, June 4, 2026, to raise money for Brain Tumour Research.

Wed, 06 May 2026 07:45:00 +0100
‘When I was told, I got goosebumps’ - award for York pub open for only eight months
The Nag’s Head in Heworth Road received the highest number of postal votes from York Press readers when we asked them which was the best restaurant or gastro pub in the city, from a shortlist of ten finalists.

Wed, 06 May 2026 07:11:57 +0100
Car left on its side after crash on major York road
A car was left on its side after a crash on the A64 near the York Designer Outlet.

Wed, 06 May 2026 06:36:00 +0100
Kirkbymoorside 10k and tractor run raises funds for Yorkshire Air Ambulance
The annual Kirkbymoorside 10k proved as popular as ever with people attending from far and wide.

Wed, 06 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Jumble sale to be held to support cat and kitten rescue
A FUNDRAISING event is being held this weekend to raise funds for a Ryedale-based charity.

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