York Press
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Date set for popular York nursery to reopen
St Paul's Nursery in Holgate is getting ready to reopen in April.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:03:00 +0000‘Extraordinary dignity’ of Sarah Everard’s family hailed on anniversary of death
The “extraordinary dignity in the face of unbearable grief” shown by the family of Sarah Everard has been hailed by Britain’s most senior police officer, Sir Mark Rowley, on the fifth anniversary of her murder.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:49:00 +0000'Why we are removing bird feeding stations from Yorkshire nature reserves'
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust explains why it is removing bird feeding stations from its Yorkshire nature reserves
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:10:25 +0000Arsonists spark fire in central York park
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Huntington was called to a fire in Leeman Park, Holgate around 8.30pm yesterday (March 2).
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +00005 photos to melt your heart - from our York Press Camera Club
HOW would you capture the meaning of love in a single photo? Here are 5 photos to melt your heart - from our Press Camera Club
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000Major York property developer declared bankrupt by High Court of Justice
Well-known York businessman and property developer Paul James Ellis has been declared bankrupt.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:55:34 +0000Vehicles repeatedly attacked by vandals in York street
North Yorkshire Police said a grey KIA car was the latest to be targeted, this time between 8.30am and 11am on Thursday, February 26.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Strategically positioned' land in York's green belt is put up for sale
Land in York's green belt is up for sale after its owner abandoned plans to transform the site into a state-of-the-art children's centre.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Why York's famous Shambles should be renamed Diagon Alley from Harry Potter'
Our letter writer outlines why we should rename York's Shambles Diagon Alley - what do you think?
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Market set to return to Wetherby in celebration of women-led businesses
Little Bird Made returns to Wetherby Market Place on Sunday, March 8, to celebrate women-led businesses.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000East Riding of Yorkshire Council install life-saving equipment on bin lorries
Defibrillators have been fitted to all bin lorries in East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s waste fleet.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000New art exhibition in Malton offers fresh perspectives on town's history
Art exhibition, Marks & Mishaps, will be on display in Malton at AHH Studio Collective, featuring work by second-year fine art students from York St John.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Two artisan markets to take place this Saturday in Easingwold and Acomb
Residents can enjoy two artisan markets as Little Bird Markets returns to Easingwold and Acomb this weekend.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Lodge donates to hospital's end-of-life rooms project in York and Scarborough
Mitre Lodge has donated to the Autumn Project, which was launched by the specialist palliative care team at York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Serial York thug who throttled woman until she feared she would die is jailed
A York thug who has abused five women close to him in different ways has been jailed for stalking and non-fatal strangulation.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Building in Scarborough closes after safety concerns raised
Building No1 in Scarborough has been closed, with tenants being moved out due to safety concerns.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Staff take on 10,000-foot challenge to raise money for Scarborough charity
A 10,000ft skydive has helped raise thousands for SSAFA, a charity supporting the Armed Forces community.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000York triathlon coach challenges male bias in sports advice with annual talk
Lucy Hurn, a triathlon coach based in Haxby, York, is marking International Women’s Day on Friday with her annual talk, Train Like a Woman.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Call for photography submissions for Saint Catherine’s 2027 calendar
Saint Catherine’s is inviting photography fans to submit images for its 2027 charity calendar to raise much-needed funds.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Popular York restaurant gets one-star food hygiene rating after inspection
A highly-rated Chinese restaurant in Walmgate, York, has received a one-star rating for food hygiene following a recent inspection.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Pickering farm shop and café raises more than £1,200 in charity quiz night
A charity quiz night at Cedarbarn farm shop and café, in Pickering, has raised more than £1,200 to support health and wellbeing causes.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'They come like lions and leave like lambs' - York strip club latest
York’s only strip club owner has spoken out as councillors ruled on the venue's licence.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:21:19 +0000How much more pensioners will get from next month as DWP increases begin
From the New State Pension to Attendance Allowance, here’s how much payments will rise in April 2026 and what it means for you
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:20:22 +0000Tesco shoppers told 'do not eat' as salmonella contamination leads to recall
Tesco shoppers have been issued a “do not eat” warning as a product sold at the supermarket may contain salmonella.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000York four-bedroom home near city centre on market for £620,000
A period-style four-bedroom terraced home in York has hit the market for £620,000.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Charming' period townhouse near York Minster is up for sale
A city centre period property, built in around 1865, is up for sale in York for £675,000.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000This cul-de-sac property in York is up for sale with a guide price of £350,000
A well-maintained, three-bedroom semi-detached house is up for sale on Danum Drive, York, with a guide price of £350,000.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000How pre-paid funeral plans ease the burden on your loved ones
Planning ahead with pre-paid funeral plans means peace of mind for you and your family.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:33:51 +0000Car fire sparked on main road through North Yorkshire town
The county's fire and rescue service said a crew from Harrogate was called to Otley Road in the town around 7pm yesterday (March 2) where a car was on fire.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:55:41 +0000Greggs planning to open 120 new bakeries across the UK this year
Greggs is targeting around 120 further openings this year as it highlighted ambitions to grow to “significantly more than 3,000 UK shops over longer term”.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000UK start date for MAFS Australia 2026 confirmed as 'greatest season of all' teased
MAFS Australia is set to return to E4 in 2026 for a 13th season, with the new series starting on Monday, March 9.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:29:17 +0000What is a Worm Moon? Exactly when sky gazers can see it in UK skies this morning
The morning sky will see a full Moon tonight called the Worm Moon - here's why it will be in the sky, the exact time to expect it and how to see it.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:42:21 +0000Urgent appeal for soldier last seen during night out in North Yorkshire
An urgent appeal has been put out for help to find a soldier who didn’t return to his home or barracks after a night out in a North Yorkshire town.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:58:00 +0000'Recycling boxes are a nightmare and residents are fed up' - York bin plan welcomed
YORK outer MP Luke Charters has welcomed City of York Council plans to introduce wheelie bins for recycling rubbish.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:34:57 +0000North Yorkshire man wanted for breaching slavery and trafficking risk order
A man from North Yorkshire is wanted by the police after breaching the terms of his order.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:22:00 +0000Shed set alight after hedge fire spreads in North Yorkshire village
A shed in Sheriff Hutton has been set alight after flames spread from a nearby burning hedge, the fire service said.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:17:27 +0000Object 'hanging dangerously' from North Yorkshire building is removed
Guttering that was ‘hanging dangerously’ in the centre of a coastal North Yorkshire town has now been removed.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:08:07 +0000Councillors clash on parking ban for motorhomes
COUNCILLORS have clashed over the future of a ban on parking motorhomes overnight on parts of the North Yorkshire coast.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000‘Golden Seat’ giveaway at York show will see one audience member win flights
ONE lucky audience member will be randomly selected to win return flights to Canada when a new show takes to the stage in York.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:51:11 +0000York contractor appoints new commercial manager
York-based contractor William Birch & Sons Ltd has appointed Vicky Moss as its Commercial Manager.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:30:33 +0000Bookshop which could attract 500,000 visitors a year in York moves forward
Topping & Company have said their York store could open in the middle of this year.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:16:56 +0000Mum inspires York event with talk on how she manages without hands and feet
York mum and grandmother, Mandy Neal, who has adjusted to life without hands or feet, has inspired guests at a wellness retreat in York.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:00:26 +0000York chippy closes after serious crash blocks access
A York fish and chip shop has closed its doors after a serious crash involving the air ambulance that took place earlier today.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:57:58 +0000Councillors back calls to save Whitby’s ‘vital’ Cliff Lift
COASTAL councillors have said they are unanimously in favour of Whitby Clift Lift being repaired and reopened ahead of a plan to permanently close it later this month.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:52:59 +0000Whitby’s Whale Bone arch replacement could cost £60,000
MORE than £60,000 could be spent on a plan to replace Whitby’s famous Whale Bone Arch.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:40:52 +0000Injured man attacked by youths 'demanding money' in North Yorkshire village
An injured man has been attacked by a group of teenagers demanding money in a North Yorkshire village.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:18:08 +0000Swim and leisure centre temporarily closes due to leak in plant room
A NORTH Yorkshire leisure centre has closed to due to a technical issue.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:45:42 +0000Brick ‘thrown’ through living room window in North Yorkshire town
A brick has been thrown through the window of a Scarborough home, North Yorkshire Police said.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:31:00 +00004 North Yorkshire indie bookshops among UK’s best for 2026 - including 'must-visit'
These four North Yorkshire independent bookshops have been named among the UK's best for 2026 and are in the running for a regional award
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:29:49 +0000Vandals attack house in suburbs of North Yorkshire town
North Yorkshire Police said a brick was thrown through the living room of a house in Fieldside around 7.50pm on Sunday, March 1.