York Press

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire clothing charity awarded £2,000 funding boost
The Clothing Bank in North Yorkshire that supported more than 10,000 people in need last year has been awarded a £2,000 grant.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Road closures as works for major York project enter final stages
Road closures are set to take place within weeks for the final stages of part of the work on a major York regeneration project.

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Celebrations as North Yorkshire school joins big birthday party
PUPILS at Sand Hutton and Warthill Federated Schools came to class in shades of blue and green to celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday.

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:00 +0100
Carers in York to gain vital end-of-life care skills at hospice-led event
An end-of-life care training session is being held at Middlethorpe Hall today.

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:26:30 +0100
Historic pub in North Yorkshire town to be refurbished
A historic Richmond pub which has served customers for more than a century is set to undergo a major refurbishment to secure its long-term future.

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:00:24 +0100
Why is a much-loved North Yorkshire heritage locomotive moving to Scotland?
Built in 1957 and affectionately known as the "Pocket Rocket," BR Standard Class 4MT 2-6-0 No. 76079 has been a staple at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR), running services between Grosmont and Whitby as the only preserved member of its class...

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Unusual York attraction among more than 400 helped by government fund
Two years since its launch, the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) says it has supported more than 400 ambitious businesses and facilitated almost £275m of investment.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:50:00 +0100
Family-run stationery shop shortlisted for retailer award
Avorium in York has been recognised as one of the city’s top independent retailers.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:38:56 +0100
Police appeal for next of kin widens to North Yorkshire after man found dead at home
Greater Manchester Police said David Smith, 75, died at his home in Church Street, Dukinfield, on Thursday, April 23 and a next of kin appeal has widened.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100
BGT star confirmed to perform at York Community Pride Awards
Britain’s Got Talent star, Finley Barrett-Carter, is set to perform at York Community Pride Awards this year.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four-bed York home with two-acre paddock on market for £750,000
A four-bed house with a two-acre paddock in Osbaldwick, York, has hit the market for £750,000.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 800 attend York Steiner School Spring Fair event
York Steiner School recently hosted more than 800 people at its Spring Fair with a message of peace.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York online veterinary pharmacy hires surgeon as demand grows
Vet pharmacy VetMedi appoints new surgeon, Harriette Woolley, as demand continues to rise in the online animal care sector.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
£32 million scheme to transform North Yorkshire town set to begin
A £32 million project that will transform a North Yorkshire town is set to start soon.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York Health and Arts Mela to return to Museum Gardens this weekend
The York Health and Arts Mela, a multicultural event, is returning to York Museum Gardens this weekend.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York charity supports nearly a thousand bereaved children the last decade
Bereaved Children Support York has supported 800 bereaved children and young people for the past 10 years.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds attend climate film screening and discussion in York
More than 200 people gathered for The People’s Emergency Briefing screening and panel discussion in York.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York care home to offer advice about eating well with dementia
Stamford Bridge Beaumont will hold the Eating Well with Dementia event later this month.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Annual York carol concert brings in thousands for multiple good causes
The Community Carol Concert, held at York Barbican, has helped raise £8,000 for three different charities.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New £1m research project in York aims to improve children's mental health
Led by York St John University and funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'We're just being taken advantage of here' - residents hit out over housing plans
A community group has been formed in a North Yorkshire town after residents hit out against plans to build more housing.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Shambles Market to host week-long half-term events across York
York is hosting multiple events this May half-term, with Shambles Market spearheading a weeklong schedule of family fun.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
East Yorkshire heritage attraction ranked among top global sites
Sewerby Hall and Gardens, located near Bridlington, has been awarded Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Award.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York smoking quit rates top more than 50 per cent in latest report
New data released by Haypp shows that 51 per cent have managed to quit smoking this year, so far.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic York Grade-listed townhouse in York on the market for £725,000
A Grade-II listed townhouse dating back to the late 17th century is on the market in York for £725,000.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
See inside the Victorian terraced home in York on the market for £695,000
A Victorian four-bed terraced home in York that includes a loft conversion and a courtyard garden is on the market for £695,000.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New scheme helps visually impaired people take up golf across York
A new partnership between York Golf Club and MySight York is helping blind and partially sighted people get into golf across the region.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York’s 50+ Festival returns to celebrate later life and community
YORK is preparing to host a festival celebrating life, creativity and connection

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York care home marks VE Day with 1940s music and glamour
Meadowbeck Care Home in York has marked the 81st anniversary of VE Day with 1940s glamour and music.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York man broke into ex-partner's home and attacked her despite court ban
A York builder terrified his ex-partner by defying a court order three times, breaking into her home, assaulting her and smashing her windows, York Crown Court heard.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire housebuilder backs homelessness charity with £3,000 boost
Barratt and David Wilson Homes has donated £3,000 to support Chocolate & Co, which helps people who have experienced homelessness.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thief caught by doorbell camera to pay 10 times value of stolen parcel
A doorbell camera caught a thief stealing a parcel from a house near his Clifton home, York magistrates heard.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Genesis tribute show to bring Phil Collins era to York Barbican
The Musical Box is hosting a tribute to Genesis and is set to take audiences on a journey back in time in York.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
First Bus boosts services for two key routes across York this month
First Bus has announced timetable changes to its services 10 and 11 journeys, along two key routes across York.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Lord Mayor and Sheriff steps back in time at JORVIK Viking Centre visit
York’s Mayor and Sheriff recently went back in time with a visit to the JORVIK Viking Centre.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York caretaker to join BBC comedian on podcast around prostate cancer
Neil Connolly from York will appear alongside a BBC writer and comedian in a new podcast exploring prostate cancer treatment.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wildlife photography exhibition opening at Nunnington Hall this weekend
Nunnington Hall will host a British Wildlife Photography exhibition this weekend.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Stage adaption of a cult classic film coming to York as part of nationwie tour
A stage adaptation of cult classic, Transpotting, is coming to York Opera House as part of a nationwide tour.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
City of York Council urging residents to consider fostering children
City of York Council’s fostering team is appealing to residents to consider becoming foster carers.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire duo cycle the length of UK raising thousands for epilepsy charity
Ripon-based Mark Mayatt-Simmons and his friend Tom completed the ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats in support of Epilepsy Action.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Alanis Morissette to headline Scarborough show with The Big Moon
Alanis Morissette will be joined by The Big Moon for the Yorkshire Coast Summer Show on July 5.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire Three Peaks hike to raise awareness of sleep disorders
HempWell Limited, a CBD wellness brand, will take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks this month in support of The Sleep Charity.

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Duke of York's name erased from city bridge plaque after controversy
The Duke of York's name has been erased from a plaque on Millennium Bridge in the wake of controversy surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘Floating’ Fringe-style festival returns to York – all the info
By the Blue Bridge, a "floating” Edinburgh fringe-style festival, is returning to the Arts Barge in the Foss Basin, York.

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:24:42 +0100
Co-op reveals full list of 24 more UK stores opening by the end of June 2026
Co-op has revealed the full list of 24 new and refurbished stores opening across Britain by June 2026, including London, Yorkshire, Scotland and the Midlands.

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:21:19 +0100
Major airline axes 12 routes as it closes European base with all flights cancelled
Ryanair has announced the closure of its Thessaloniki base, resulting in 12 routes being cut, suspension of operations in Chania and Heraklion, and more.

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:32:29 +0100
Monty Don urges gardeners to do 'terribly important' task now to help plants thrive
TV gardener Monty Don has shared a “terribly important” tip you need to do to help your plants thrive this year.

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:50:11 +0100
Greggs customers slam bakery over 'absurd' price hikes
Greggs has raised prices on several products, leading some to claim it is losing its reputation for affordability.

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:31:41 +0100
UK Eurovision entry wants to 'do the UK proud' with German titled song
UK Eurovision act, Look Mum No Computer, has opened up ahead of the Grand Final on Saturday, May 16.

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Greggs set to open only international store this month in 'exciting milestone'
Greggs is set to open its first international store since 2008 at Tenerife South Airport, where a Spanish Omelette Roll will be available to buy

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