York Press

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:27:44 +0000
Noise disruption warnings to York residents - more on the way
Network Rail plan to carry out more work on the rail line in Holgate.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
School takes reins at luxury York hotel
YOUNGSTERS at Millthorpe School in South Bank got to take the reins at top city hotel Middlethorpe Hall.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:49:44 +0000
End of an era as family newsagents gets new owners after 60 years
A well-known newsagent shop in Easingwold has its first new owners in sixty years.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:32:14 +0000
Yellow weather warning for parts of North Yorkshire as heavy rainfall predicted
The alert is set to affect parts of Ryedale and North Yorkshire from Thirsk and Helmsley running northeast towards the Whitby coast from 6am tomorrow (Tuesday, December 16) to 3am the next morning.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:02:59 +0000
Drone reported flying into York gardens across several streets
North Yorkshire Police said two reports were made of sightings in properties in the Stockton Lane area.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Knifeman who terrified wedding guests in York city centre is jailed
A knifeman who terrified four friends on their way to a wedding in York city centre has been jailed. Benjamin Sheard also threatened to shoot a motorist.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
'Dine and dash' customer cheated three York restaurants in a week
A "dine and dash” teenager didn’t pay his bill at three York restaurants in a week, the city's magistrates court heard.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:56:58 +0000
Morrisons urges shoppers to check More Card points now as £30 million unclaimed
Morrisons is urging its shoppers to check their More Card points balance now as nearly £30 million worth is unclaimed just before Christmas

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:42:15 +0000
Sir Cliff Richard reveals battle with prostate cancer and tells people to get tested
Sir Cliff Richard has shared on Good Morning Britain (GMB) this morning (December 15) that he has prostate cancer.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
'This was a whole-school effort' - top York school digs deep
Students and staff at Huntington School collected food and gifts for Living Word Church in Huntington Road.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
'The real-life stories I encounter are alarming'
Selby author Christina Gabbitas has received the Youth Education Initiative Award of the Year.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 20:59:09 +0000
Missing North Yorkshire man found safe and well
AN appeal has been made to trace a missing North Yorkshire man.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:44:14 +0000
Knifepoint robbery at fish and chip shop in North Yorkshire town
North Yorkshire Police said a male jumped over the counter at staff in Dougies in King Edward's Drive around 7.10pm yesterday evening (December 13) after entering alone and paying for a portion of chips with a £5 note.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
‘Truly special’ York townhouse on the market for £1.25m – look inside
A “truly special” townhouse in Clifton, York, has hit the market – for £1.25 million.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:19:00 +0000
York memories of drinking rum on night shift and commuting on Rowntree train
Our feature on a new exhibition about what it was like to work at Rowntree's, Terry's and Craven's in York prompted many memories among readers

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Road near major York car park set to close for gas works
Castlegate will close from 10.30am on Monday, January 12 to 5pm on Wednesday, January 14 for the works.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:09:44 +0000
Lane reopens on major road into York after broken-down vehicle cleared
The A64 had seen slow traffic close to the A1036 Tadcaster Road as one lane was shut.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:52:44 +0000
Dog attacks sheep on riverbank close to North Yorkshire village
The county's police force said it happened on the south side bank of the River Aire between Beal and Knottingley, between Friday, December 12 and December 13.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:19:00 +0000
Three banned from driving for drink and drug related offences
York magistrates banned three men from driving after they were arrested for offences relating to drink driving or drug driving.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:30:23 +0000
Trains running as scheduled through York station after signal fault caused delays
National Rail, the group which represents train operating companies, reported a fault with the signalling system around 9am this morning which led to trains running at reduced speeds on all lines.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 09:59:00 +0000
'Rocking Rudolph' brings Christmas cheer to York village and raises thousands
The Derwent Lions Christmas campaign - known as Rocking Rudolph - kicked off a two-night tour of Dunnington and The Press went along to soak up the seasonal atmosphere.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 09:11:04 +0000
Firefighters rescue trapped person after crash outside North Yorkshire town
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Scarborough and Filey were called to Hackness outside Scarborough around 6.30pm last night (December 13).

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:11:00 +0000
'Unfortunately the majority of the public input has been totally ignored'
'Unfortunately the majority of the public input has been totally ignored' when it comes to consulting over city road closures says our letter writer

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
'Thousands of extra seats a day' - timetable boost for York rail passengers
Network Rail, which owns and operates Britain's railway infrastructure, said weekday daytime trains passing through York Station between Newcastle and King's Cross will nearly double (up 46 per cent).

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
'Enchanting' North York Moors village 'untouched' by time - 10 mins from best UK pub
This 'enchanting' North York Moors village near Helmsley is 'untouched' by time and is only a 10-minute drive away from one of the UK's best pubs

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Traditional pub hailed for best Christmas dinner in York with 'perfect' roasties
Find out which pub in York has been recommended by locals for the best traditional Christmas dinner this year

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Old photos capture events, faces and places in a corner of York over the decades
This nostalgia feature offers a trip down memory lane for people from this part of York - capturing events, faces and places over the decades.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Mobility retailer opens new showroom at business park in York
CareCo has announced it is opening a new mobility showroom at Marrtree Business Park, in York.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Here are the latest public notices announced across Yorkshire
Here are the latest public notices announced across Yorkshire.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'They're like family to her' - York shop comes together for terminally-ill colleague
A woman with terminal cancer who has worked for Fenwick, York, for more than two decades has been celebrated by her colleagues.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Fears for future of York charity facing 'staggering' £100,000 bill
York's Brunswick Organic Nursery is facing a "staggering" £100,000 bill - sparking concerns over the future of its services.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 17:30:00 +0000
'Threat of life' warning issued as heavy rain to cause flooding and travel chaos
The Met Office has warned of 'threats of life' as heavy rain is expected to cause flooding and travel chaos across the UK.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 15:58:58 +0000
British-born rabbi among victims killed in Bondi Beach shooting, police confirm
At least 12 people, including a British-born rabbi, have died after two gunmen targeted a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000
Zoe Ball to step down from BBC Radio 2 show and replaced by this Big Brother star
Zoe Ball has announced she will be stepping down from her BBC Radio 2 Saturday show next week - see which Big Brother star will host 1-3pm slot

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 13:25:45 +0000
Gogglebox fans make same complaint moments into new episode
Viewers of Channel 4's Gogglebox have shared the same complaints, calling for the celebrities to be axed from the show.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 13:24:09 +0000
Aldi recalls Christmas food product amid serious allergy risk
Supermarket Aldi has recalled its Perfect Christmas Mozzarella Sticks in Blankets due to an allergy risk.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 18:49:35 +0000
Morrisons urges shoppers to check More Card points now as £30 million unclaimed
Morrisons is urging its shoppers to check their More Card points balance now as nearly £30 million worth is unclaimed just before Christmas

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000
Is The Holiday or Home Alone the best Christmas film? Vote for your favourite
From The Holiday to Home Alone and It’s a Wonderful Life, vote for your favourite Christmas film of all time in our poll.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
York teaching assistant shaves her head to support young girl having chemotherapy
A kind-hearted Scarcroft Primary School teaching assistant has shaved her head to support four-year-old Autumn Boyle, who is undergoing chemotherapy.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 19:02:48 +0000
Chicken found in North Yorkshire village handed in at police station
The force issued a public appeal this afternoon via its Selby Facebook account after the bird was found in Green Acres in Eggborough.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:26:58 +0000
Car crashes after skidding on ice in North Yorkshire village
The county's fire and rescue service said it happened around 9am this morning (December 13) in Thornton Lane.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:13:45 +0000
Roof of house on fire in village outside York
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said two crews, one from Acomb and one from York, were sent to an undisclosed address in Dunnington, around 1.20pm today (December 13).

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:04:55 +0000
FIRST LOOK: New indoor market arrives in York after success across the UK
The Press went along to Queen Street to sample the nineties and Y2K fashion, accessories and jewellery on offer.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:09:00 +0000
What's on in York: Carols, cabaret, a musical and a tribute act to boot
CAROL concerts, festive shows and a musical aboard a Christmas steamer fill Charles Hutchinson’s in-box for December delights - plenty of choice!

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:20:36 +0000
Man found after being reported missing from East Yorkshire town
Humberside Police said Anthony, 59, was last seen at 7.30am today (December 13), in the Stanley Avenue area of Hornsea, in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:45:00 +0000
Knifeman among four defendants sentenced at York Magistrates' Court
Four defendants before York Magistrates' Court were sentenced for offences.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:37:00 +0000
Through the keyhole of £2.5m Yorkshire home that should be a 'national treasure'
CATHERINE TURNBULL takes us through the keyhole of Riseborough Hall in Ryedale which is on sale for just shy of £2.5m

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:15:25 +0000
Main shopping street in York set to close for sewer maintenance works
Low Petergate, which is close to York Minster and runs to King's Square, will close from 8am on Monday, January 12, to 6pm on Friday, January 23.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:51:17 +0000
Six-car crash on motorway in East Yorkshire
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the M62 between junction 37 and 38, between Howden and North Cave, around 7.40pm last night (December 12).

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:39:19 +0000
Bushes on fire in York suburb
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters from Acomb were called to the Hob Moor Drive area in Holgate at around 7.40pm last night (December 12).

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