York Press

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Excessive' parking in York prompts action
A decision has been reached on proposals for parking restrictions in a York village.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Absolute misery'- parking in York streets prompts call to end 'chaos'
Parking in streets in York is causing chaos and misery for residents and it cannot continue, activists calling for action have said.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Look inside £1m home for sale in Yorkshire town (with its own home cinema and sauna)
A home has hit the market for £1.05 million in Pocklington – and it has its own home cinema and a sauna.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100
First headline act announced for York Museum Gardens summer series 2027
The first headline act has been announced for the extended Live at York Museum Gardens concert series in 2027.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100
York mum and son launch a clothing brand in memory of daughter who died aged 24
A York mother and son have launched an adaptable fashion brand- EmAble- in memory of their daughter and sister.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:52:33 +0100
Pizza oven fire spreads from shed to property in East Yorkshire town
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said a crew was called to Amos Drive in Pocklington at 2.04am after a fire in a pizza oven spread to a garage.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:29:50 +0100
Collapsed tree falls onto broadband cables in York suburb
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Tadcaster was called to Heslington Lane at 6.45pm yesterday (Sunday, September 27).

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'I am incredibly proud' - new York school celebrates first Ofsted inspection
A York school is celebrating after meeting all independent school standards in its first Ofsted inspection.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York Minster bells to ring for eight hours straight next month – here’s why
The York Minster bells will ring for eight hours straight next month as a team of 12 bellringers will embark on an endurance challenge.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'What a pity': What has gone wrong with York's modern buildings?
Are York’s modern buildings doing justice to the city’s remarkable heritage?

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire horticulture business liquidated with £65,576 deficit
Grant Horticulture Limited of Harrogate has entered into liquidation and is said to owe more than £60,000.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York city centre shop gutted ahead of major renovation project
A popular York city-centre retailer has been emptied ahead of a major renovation.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire hospices warn of cuts and closures as funding crisis deepens
Hospice services across North Yorkshire are at risk of cuts and closure as a multi-million-pound funding crisis deepens, charity chiefs have warned.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
6 stunning photos reveal York’s historic walls through the seasons
William Thackray shares his love of York through photobooks of its landmarks – here he shares photos of York's historic walls across the seasons

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Thriving York health and beauty salon celebrates 30 happy years
York hair and beauty salon Kudos in Goodramgate has celebrated 30 successful years.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:38:00 +0100
Knifewoman and violent shoplifter among defendants sentenced by Scarborough court
Two women who committed violence related and shoplifting offences were among defendants sentenced recently at Scarborough Magistrates Court.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
PICTURES: Vineyard near York hails 'bumper harvest' as volunteers help picking
Yorkshire Heart Vineyard near York is enjoying a bumper 2026 grape harvest, with volunteers picking Regent grapes for rosé and winemaker Henry Spakouskas upbeat.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Acomb Explore Library in York ranks joint fourth in UK study
Acomb Explore Library in York is among the UK’s best-rated public libraries, according to a study of hundreds of libraries.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Families invited to see transformed North Yorkshire nursery after £750k redevelopment
Church Fenton families can tour Jigsaws Childcare Nursery’s £750,000 redevelopment on September 26, featuring new facilities and capacity for 68 children.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
125-year lease signed to transform historic building near York
An historic Yorkshire building is set for a new lease of life as a community centre and museum

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:26:58 +0100
UK drivers issued speed camera warning over commonly believed motorway myth
Motoring experts have warned UK drivers not to get caught out by speed camera myth that could leave them with a fine, points and even a driving ban

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
West Yorkshire pair planned to 'make a killing' in North Yorkshire town, court hears
Two West Yorkshire drug dealers exploited a vulnerable Selby man as they tried to make thousands of pounds of money in the town, court told.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:25:28 +0100
Bradley Walsh to replace Simon Cowell as judge on Britain's Got Talent
Bradley Walsh is set to fill in for Simon Cowell during upcoming Britain’s Got Talent auditions while he has a back operation.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:24:52 +0100
Celebrity Traitors filming stopped after star became 'very anxious' on set
The Celebrity Traitors filming was paused after comedian James Acaster became anxious at Ardross Castle, prompting welfare concerns from fellow contestants.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Virgin Media customers warned to take action as TV and film service closes in 4 weeks
TV users need to complete a simple task to keep their purchased films and TV box sets as the Virgin Media Store will close from November.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
When to watch Emmerdale and Corrie this week as ITV shakes up schedule
Emmerdale and Coronation Street will have slightly different TV schedules this week due to a UEFA Nations League football match.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:22:51 +0100
Two arrests following 'unexplained' death of man in York
A 54-year-old man and 36-year-old woman were taken into custody by North Yorkshire Police this morning (Sunday, September 27) after the death of a 28-year-old man in York.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:26:08 +0100
Timber stack on fire in North Yorkshire village
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Acomb was called to The Green, in Green Hammerton, at 9.56am today (Sunday, September 27).

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Unusual flavours like Orange Jalfrezi add spice to North Yorkshire chocolate firm
Unusual flavours are adding spice to Bon Bons and Choc Amor, who are based at Tockwith near York.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:55:09 +0100
Kevin Sinfield makes strong start to MND challenge before arrival into York
Sir Kevin Sinfield was joined by former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate along the first stage of his final running endurance event to raise money for motor neurone disease charities, with almost £500,000 pledged so far.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:52:54 +0100
Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in crash with taxi in North Yorkshire
A motorcyclist in his 50s has suffered life-threatening injuries following a crash with a taxi on a main road near Castle Howard.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:52:20 +0100
Activewear brand brings award-winning founders' work to York department store
YANA Active, founded by Yorkshire sisters Charlotte and Sophie Wilson, is now available on the first floor of Fenwick's in Coppergate.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
New community sports facility to officially open in York town
The Val Kennedy Courts will open at 11am on Saturday, October 3 at Ethel Ward Playing Field in Haxby.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Why is one of 1066’s most important battles missing from the Bayeux Tapestry?
A missing chapter in the story of 1066 is fuelling a fresh historical mystery.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:04:11 +0100
Police issue update following theft of bank card and use in North Yorkshire town
The theft took place in the early hours of Sunday, August 30, 2026 and the card was used at various locations in the middle of Scarborough.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:18:18 +0100
Woman taken to hospital after fall on rocks at Yorkshire coastal beauty spot
Bridlington Coastguard was called to Thornwick Bay, north of Flamborough yesterday morning (Saturday, September 25), after the woman suffered a knee injury in the fall.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The York church that was meant to be twice the size – and why it never happened
St Chad’s celebrates 100 years at the heart of South Bank, but the York church we know today could have looked very different

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire furniture firm teams up with Padel Farm for major extension
Yorkshire firms Furniture Traders and Padel Farm team up to transform a growing padel venue with new bar, café, offices, terrace and hospitality space.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:14:00 +0100
Two dangerous drivers among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court
Two dangerous drivers - one of them three times the alcohol limit - were among recent cases at York Magistrates Court

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire hairdressing business liquidated owing more than £10,000
A Harrogate hairdressing business has gone into voluntary liquidation, owing more than £10,000.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'My approach is music first' - 16-yr-old Northern Soul DJ making a mark in Yorkshire
Finlay Keates from Whitby has been dropping vinyl across the north of England and buying original release records for the British dance movement inspired by lesser-known American soul records for almost three years.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Kevin Sinfield route and timings for MND challenge in York
Sir Kevin Sinfield is set to run through York during the rugby legend’s latest MND fundraising challenge.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Look inside ‘one of a kind’ York home as it hits the market – for £1.75 million
A “truly one of a kind” home has hit the market in Clifton, York – for £1.75 million.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:26:00 +0100
Britain's oldest cliff lift closure: memories of magical seaside trips
Derek Reed recalls one of the best things about a trip to the seaside – riding on the cliff lift

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Free York Jazz Festival finale to bring live music and food to 'Bishy Road' car park
York Jazz Festival ends with free live music on Bishy Road on October 4, featuring Fergus Quill Sextet, Dennis Rollins, food and drink from businesses in the area.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Velma’s new homes for drag diva delight
York vocal drag act deluxe and international multi-award winning cabaret superstar Velma Cell is on the move to a new location for her camp.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Irony' of viaduct picture being used before landmark collapsed
North Yorkshire Council faces criticism over Knaresborough Viaduct Terrace collapse as a 2,000-signature petition demands repairs, with work expected in 2027.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:10:38 +0100
Raven Owen's life now after leaving Our Yorkshire Farm and Ravenseat
What happened to Amanda Owen's eldest daughter Raven? Her life after Ravenseat, science career and whether she could return home.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Lone GP warns three Yorkshire surgeries could shut without recruitment
A lone GP warning over Yorkshire Dales surgeries as Central Dales Practice faces a patient rise and struggles to recruit doctors for Reeth, Hawes and Aysgarth.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York Castle Museum unveils Halloween escape adventure in Georgian prison cells
York Castle Museum hosts family-friendly Halloween escape games, Victorian guising and Nut-Crack Night storytelling

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