York Press

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Row erupts over York road repairs amid claims MP 'taking credit'
A row has erupted over claims a York MP is taking credit for road repairs.

Tue, 05 May 2026 09:18:20 +0100
Top york brewery releases special beer to mark Minstermen success
Well known city brewery. Brew York, has released a special beer to celebrate York City’s promotion and return to the English Football League.

Tue, 05 May 2026 07:26:03 +0100
'It's the highlight of the club's year' - York scooter event fundraiser for hospital
The funds were collected during the annual Mods and Rockers run, organised by York Inset Scooter Club, in support of the Yorkshire and Scarborough Hospitals Charity.

Tue, 05 May 2026 07:06:01 +0100
Car fire on main road through North Yorkshire town
The county's fire and rescue service said it had responded at around 3.15am to reports of a vehicle on fire which was secured to a flatbed truck in Scalby Road, Scarborough.

Tue, 05 May 2026 06:31:00 +0100
Butchers or broomsticks? York is divided over the future of historic city street
‘Pure economics’ or loss of soul?' Calls to revive traditional shops in historic York street spark fierce debate

Tue, 05 May 2026 06:07:39 +0100
Vehicle fire in centre of East Yorkshire village
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to Main Street in Hutton Cranswick around 8.15pm yesterday (May 4).

Tue, 05 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Why this quiet health shift affecting lives across York is worrying
Life expectancy may be stalling, but years spent in good health are falling, exposing inequalities in York and raising questions about work and welfare

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:51:12 +0100
Major landmark in York partially closed by city council
City of York Council has shut the City Walls between Bootham Bar and Monk Bar from today (Tuesday, May 5) until tomorrow, as restoration and improvement works continue.

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Huge 18-bed mansion with multiple leisure facilities on the market for £1.95m
A sprawling 18-bedroom mansion in Nafferton, Driffield, is now on the market for £1.95m.

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four bedroom farmhouse with stunning country views on sale for £1.2m
A four-bed detached house covering more than four acres in Malton is currently on the market for £1.2 million.

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman went 'berserk' as she attacked amputee in his home, court hears
A woman went “berserk” as she attacked and injured an amputee in his own home, York Crown Court heard. Eleanor Chalmers knifed him and stamped on his head.

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sex offender loses two-year bid to avoid prison - because he overslept
A York sex offender’s two-year bid to escape jail for sexually assaulting a woman has failed  - because he overslept. He claimed he was tired by his work at a fast food restaurant.

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Six bedroom home in 'prestigious' Harrogate duchy listed for £2.35m
A six-bedroom detached house in the duchy area of Harrogate has been listed for £2.35m.

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sewing shop named a finalist in Press awards
Sewcialising in York is up for a Best Independent Retailer in York award.

Tue, 05 May 2026 06:16:00 +0100
GWM Poer300 offers tough utility at an appealing price
The new GWM Poer300 arrived with one clear aim: to offer tough utility at a price that undercuts rivals.

Tue, 05 May 2026 06:24:59 +0100
Check the May Premium Bonds winners and see if you've won £1 million
National Savings and Investments have announced the May 2026 Premium Bonds winners. See if you've won big.

Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Top North Yorkshire school gets celebrity letters ahead of special celebration
Harrogate Ladies’ College has had the green light from Sir David Attenborough for their conservation day.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Nervous and anxious' York MP experiences what it's like to be blind
A York MP who took part in a simulated experience of being blind has said the experience left him feeling nervous and anxious.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'We were lost'- York father on son's addiction, stigma, and finding hope
A Father whose son struggled with addiction for decades has said it left his family lost and shunned but they now have hope.

Mon, 04 May 2026 18:04:31 +0100
SPARK seeks permanent home in York city centre as it marks 8th birthday
SPARK is looking for a permanent home in York as it celebrates its eighth birthday at its Piccadilly base.

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:55:08 +0100
Fire started deliberatly in York park
Firefighters were called to a park in York after a fire was started deliberately.

Mon, 04 May 2026 16:29:14 +0100
PICTURES - Crowds flock to see revival of May Day traditions
Years of silence ended with the bells of morris dancers, singing and maypole dancing as a York community revived its May Day street celebrations.

Mon, 04 May 2026 13:41:12 +0100
Main road partially blocked after series of incidents
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is partially blocked following a series of incidents.

Mon, 04 May 2026 12:15:00 +0100
'Hidden' North Yorkshire glasshouse cafe visitors love in beautiful walled garden
This North Yorkshire cafe at Helmsley Walled Garden in a grapevine covered glasshouse has been praised a 'hidden gem' by visitors

Mon, 04 May 2026 11:34:59 +0100
Snooker legend coming to North Yorkshire theatre later this year
A SNOOKER legend is making a special appearance at a North Yorkshire theatre later this year,

Mon, 04 May 2026 11:22:52 +0100
PICTURES - Hundreds gather in stunning costumes for Whitby Goth Weekend 2026
Hundreds of people descended on a North Yorkshire town to share their love of all things gothic.

Mon, 04 May 2026 11:19:57 +0100
'Uncle Bernard' sells for 10,000gns at CCM spring pedigree beef highlights
Uncle Bernard 10,000gns top at CCM Spring pedigree beef highlight

Mon, 04 May 2026 10:45:57 +0100
Queues building on main road in North Yorkshire due to heavy traffic
QUEUES are building on a main road in North Yorkshire due to heavy traffic.

Mon, 04 May 2026 10:01:30 +0100
The long lost medieval village drawing in tourists with its 'fascinating' past
Wharram Percy, located in the Yorkshire Wolds about 45 minutes from York, is considered one of Europe’s best-known deserted medieval settlements.

Mon, 04 May 2026 09:33:11 +0100
Seals spark series of 999 calls along North Yorkshire's coasts
Coastguards are having to cope with a series of 999 calls sparked by seals along the North Yorkshire coast.

Mon, 04 May 2026 07:05:00 +0100
Can you answer this - does Banksy need planning permission?
Does the new Banksy need planning permission asks our letter writer

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:22:00 +0100
We try £7 food meal deals at top York venue - here's what to pick
We try the £7 food meal deals at popular York food and drink venue Spark in Piccadilly- here's what we loved and what we recommend...,

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It's been a dream' - bookshop owner on becoming finalist in Press competition
Books & Bevs in York has been named a finalist in a prestigious competition.

Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
More than 1,700 knives taken off York and North Yorkshire streets, says deputy mayor
More than 1,700 knives have been taken off the streets in York and North Yorkshire since the rollout of bins to dispose of blades, the county’s deputy mayor Jo Coles has said.

Mon, 04 May 2026 15:50:57 +0100
Swansong for the impressive Mercedes-Benz Citan
Mercedes-Benz’s smallest van might be nearing the end of the line, but the latest Citan proves the brand has cracked the formula for a truly upmarket compact load‑lugger.

Mon, 04 May 2026 11:33:06 +0100
I tried the UK's 'worst beers' and one was surprisingly acceptable
I tried what are considered to be the 'worst beers' for sale in the UK according to a Reddit thread, but is their reputation justified?

Mon, 04 May 2026 11:30:48 +0100
Support for popular Amazon devices to end in coming weeks - see the affected models
Amazon has confirmed it is set to discontinue support for some of its older Kindle models in the coming weeks - here are the affected devices.

Mon, 04 May 2026 11:27:58 +0100
Are you on the wrong HMRC tax code? Millions could be overpaying without realising
Millions could be on the wrong tax code without realising, potentially paying too much or too little tax. Here’s how to check your payslip.

Mon, 04 May 2026 11:24:04 +0100
Secret to living to 100 years old revealed as David Attenborough approaches birthday
As David Attenborough approaches his 100th birthday, you might be wondering what his secret is.

Mon, 04 May 2026 11:22:49 +0100
Vinted rule change bans users from selling these two items
Vinted is prohibiting listing any knives or sharp objects, 'regardless of size or intended use'.

Mon, 04 May 2026 11:19:51 +0100
Car expert reveals how fast can you drive before triggering a speed camera
What speed triggers a speed camera in UK - motoring experts explain how they work, what the rules are, and if 10% above speed limit exists.

Mon, 04 May 2026 16:03:09 +0100
Geely EX5 is quietly convincing for family buyers
Chinese car giant Geely is hardly a newcomer to British roads, but the EX5 was the first car to wear its own badge in the UK.

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:15:48 +0100
The 4 steps you need to take to help avoid late payment fees and fines
Admin nights can help you avoid late payment fees and fines, and finance experts have shared a few tips to assist with this

Mon, 04 May 2026 11:06:00 +0100
Man films poisonous snakes 'crawling around' UK town - 'no-one believed me'
Tommy also demonstrated how he deals with the serpents in his own unique way.

Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Why there's no local elections in York next week
Voters across the UK will go to the polls for local elections in England next week, but not in York.

Sun, 03 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'Our ambitions have outgrown the stadium'- MP after York City FC promotion
York City FC's ambitions have outgrown its current stadium, an MP has said.

Sun, 03 May 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Lost drawing linked to pioneering fossil hunter rediscovered after 200 years
A long-lost drawing linked to a pioneering fossil hunter, Mary Anning, has been rediscovered after nearly two centuries at the Yorkshire Museum.

Sun, 03 May 2026 17:30:45 +0100
Delays expected as motorists told to reduce speed in major North Yorkshire road
Motorists have been warned of delays and asked to cut their speed after a vehicle has broken down on a major North Yorkshire road.

Sun, 03 May 2026 17:15:05 +0100
Fire crews called to toilet rolls on fire in York park
Firefighters were called out to a toilet roll fire in a York park today.

Sun, 03 May 2026 16:30:00 +0100
York tricycle firm unveils Viking-inspired rebrand and new range
Jorvik Tricycles in York has unveiled a fresh brand identity rooted in Viking heritage.

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