York Press

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
£2m to help fix York museum's leaking roof welcomed after warnings
York and North Yorkshire's mayor has welcomed a £2 million grant which will help fix a York museum's leaky roof.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Alpine and German-style taproom coming to York
An Alpine and German-style taproom is coming to a York brewery as part of a newly-approved expansion.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:29:47 +0100
Visitors banned from North Yorkshire property after anti-social behaviour reports
Police have partially closed a property in Scarborough after reports of anti-social behaviour.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:50:27 +0100
Planned procession could cause traffic delays in York
A Traveller community-led pony and trap procession in York is being held between 11.30 and 5pm, and North Yorkshire Police officer James Dye said it is believed to be starting in James Street.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
‘Superb’ home in popular York area hits the market – look inside
A “superb” home in Prices Lane, York, has hit the market for £425,000.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Why York and North Yorkshire will be one of the top places for music this summer
From family-friendly festivals in fields to huge shows - why York and North Yorkshire's summer music line-up stands out from the crowd.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Popular Ryedale chairman announces retirement from venue
THE Milton Rooms chairman Ray King has stepped down from his position after more than five years.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Parents campaign to save day centre they call 'lifeline'
A GROUP of parents are campaigning to save a vital service which they say is a 'lifeline' to their families.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around York right now
Here is a list of the cheapest fuel prices in York, according to petrolprices.com.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire distillery bottles limited-edition release for major UK retailer
Spirit of Yorkshire recently launched the Filey Bay Single Cask #3521 for UK retailer The Whisky Shop.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
East Yorkshire housebuilder donates to men's mental health charity
Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East have given £250 to Menfulness to fund a block of private counselling sessions.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire school receives donation of books from local housebuilder
East Whitby Academy was gifted a range of books for its library by Barratt and David Wilson Homes.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New novel set after Battle of Towton tells tale of espionage and intrigue
Blood and White Roses is the second book in The Bethany Mortimer Series by Rebekah Fanning and follows the journey of a female Yorkist spy.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Village pub owners celebrating 19 years at the helm receive award nomination
The Dawnay Arms in Newton-on-Ouse is one of ten restaurants or gastro pubs shortlisted by readers of The Press, in a competition celebrating the best on offer from local businesses.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Well-known comedy duo to perform in Harrogate Theatre and Scarborough Spa
Paul Merton and Suki Webster are set to light up Harrogate Theatre and Scarborough Spa as part of their UK tour.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Unless York's potholes are repaired properly it will be money down the drain'
It's good that the Labour government has given York a large sum of money to repair potholes - but unless the work is done properly, it will be money down the drain, says our letter writer.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mechanic who smelt of alcohol but refused breath test keeps driving licence
A mechanic who refused to take a breath test when smelling of alcohol on a garage forecourt has kept his driving licence. He was not insured to drive the car he was in.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire city awarded coach friendly status for improving travel
Ripon has been awarded Coach Friendly status by the Confederation of Passenger Transport.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire Council reviewing upgrade plan for toilets under new strategy
North Yorkshire Council is considering a new strategy to upgrade and maintain public toilets.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
East Yorkshire chicken business shortlisted for national industry award
Soanes Poultry in East Yorkshire has been shortlisted in the Best Poultry Product category at the Food Management Today awards.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five-day theatre and creativity festival coming to York Theatre Royal
The TakeOver Festival, a collaboration between York St John University Theatre students and York Theatre Royal, is being held next month.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dog lovers turn out for show in Harrogate town centre despite wet weather
The Harrogate Dog Show drew a good crowd at the Piazza, at Victoria Shopping Centre, despite the wet weather.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Girl, 17, charged with assaulting police after 999 call made for HER protection
Police prosecuted a girl with mental health problems for assaulting officers after they answered a 999 call to help her for her own protection, York magistrates heard.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How to save money on fuel, mortgages and bills - expert advice
Households in Yorkshire & Humber face rising petrol prices and mortgage rates. MoneyHelper offers free budgeting tips, fuel savings and cost of living advice.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Controversial plans for 200 new homes in North Yorkshire village
Plans to create hundreds of new homes on the outskirts of a North Yorkshire village have been submitted to the county council.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pickering farm shop to host race night fundraiser for cancer charity
Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café is supporting Sabrina Coultas, who will take part in the Ernest Cooper Macmillan Ride of Their Lives charity horse race.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
East Yorkshire library set for major refurbishment after securing funding
Goole Library in East Riding is set for a major refurbishment after securing £450,000 in funding.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sixteen sites in Yorkshire and the Humber to benefit from £11m funding boost
Sixteen venues across Yorkshire and the Humber are set to benefit from an £11 million funding boost.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
World famous wildlife photographer exhibition coming to East Yorkshire
Wildlife Photographer of the Year will open at Sewerby Hall and Gardens next month.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:04:34 +0100
Aldi apologises and offers full refund as 'do not eat' warning issued
Aldi customers have been issued with a “do not eat” warning after a product recall was issued by the supermarket.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Popular student 'missed every day' remembered after 10 years
A POPULAR student who is 'missed every day' will be remembered this weekend at a charity rugby match to mark ten years since his death.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100
The business of divorce: What successful Yorkshire families need to know
James Thornton Family Law offers clear, fixed-fee consultations designed to provide strategic direction from the outset.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:56:21 +0100
RECAP - Emergency services called after reports of crash with multiple vehicles
Emergency services have responded to an incident in Tang Hall Lane. Multiple police vehicles and paramedics remain on the scene

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:37:55 +0100
Urgent appeal launched to find missing woman, 30, from North Yorkshire
An urgent search is ongoing to find missing Sanna Mehler from Harrogate.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:09:48 +0100
'Scourge' of illegal vape sales in York - traders now face £200 fines
Plans to fine shopkeepers up to £200 if they are caught selling illegal vapes have been approved.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:01:59 +0100
Live music could be coming to empty York restaurant
Live music could be coming to a former York restaurant under new plans.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Very popular' York bar could be set for new look
A York bar could be set for a refurbishment under new plans.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'It breaks my heart' - York family's call for changing facilities overhaul
A MUM from York whose little girl has a giant cyst occupying a third of her brain is calling for an overhaul of changing facilities for disabled children.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:12:22 +0100
Person stuck 10 feet up tree in busy road in York
Fire crews have been called after a person got stuck in a tree in Huntington Road, York.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:53:33 +0100
How a brewery-owned York pub wins top honour for its cider once more
The much-loved Three Legged Mare in York is once more the apple of Camra’s eye.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:14:08 +0100
Main street in York closed for second time in 6 months for sewer works
King's Square in York has closed for more than five weeks for sewer works, City of York Council has said.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:05:08 +0100
'Tranquil' North Yorkshire village in 'Golden Triangle' among the poshest in Britain
Find out why this 'tranquil' village in North Yorkshire near Harrogate has been named among the poshest in Britain

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:44:51 +0100
Plans to transfer ownership of historic town hall to city council in North Yorks
Plans to transfer ownership of the historic Ripon Town Hall to Ripon City Council are set to be considered.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:25:31 +0100
Fire crews called to separate incidents in Eastfield and Pickering
A crew from Scarborough responded to reports of a fire in the open at Eastfield on Monday evening.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:01:51 +0100
How a York firm gave a boost to the Greggs bakery chain
York food making machinery supplier Premier Forrester has helped the Greggs bakery chain make major savings on food waste on its caramel shortbread line, as well as doubling production.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:40:46 +0100
Pub in East Yorkshire town centre reopens after full refurbishment
The Green Dragon pub, located on Saturday Market in Beverley, has undergone a complete makeover, boasting a modern design, a new bar, more TV screens, and an expanded kitchen, its owners said.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:30:54 +0100
UK pet retailer unveils plans for new North Yorkshire store - could it open near you?
See which North Yorkshire town Jollyes Pets has revealed it wants to open a new store in, as part of its UK-wide expansion

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:18:16 +0100
North Yorkshire firm on Cloud Nine after boost from £19m credit deal
Harrogate-based hair and beauty company Cloud Nine has secured combined £19m term and revolving credit facilities from HSBC.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:16:38 +0100
One of the key British pop acts of the 80s announces York show
Wet Wet Wet, who released their debut album Popped in Souled Out in 1987, are celebrating its 40th anniversary and will perform at the Barbican in Paragon Street on Tuesday, October 26, 2027.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:13:48 +0100
North Yorkshire financier taken over by national operator
An established North Yorkshire finance company has been acquired by a national provider.

home