York Press

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
WATCH - fire guts York home leaving pregnant mum and children having to rebuild lives
A fire has gutted a home in Bellfarm Avenue leaving a mother and her young children having to rebuild their lives.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:39:43 +0000
Crash in North Yorkshire village - police at scene
Emergency services have been called to a crash in Deighton Road, Kirk Deighton.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire developer goes into liquidation with £36,348 deficit after year
Ball Property Group of Harrogate has gone into liquidation after little more than a year owing almost £40,000.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
James Bond composer's visit to former York home - and room where he played piano
Multi-Oscar and Grammy award-winning film composer John Barry, born in York on November 3, 1933, would have been celebrating his 93rd birthday today.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Next steps for York scheme hoped to help face global 'uncertainty'
A scheme planned for York which could help the city face global uncertainty has taken a step forward.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:05:43 +0000
Virgin Media O2 to axe thousands of jobs in major cost-cutting drive
Virgin Media O2 has confirmed plans to axe thousands of UK jobs under aims to slash costs by around £800 million a year by 2029.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Blind veteran from Yorkshire Coast to march at Cenotaph after 43 years of service
A blind veteran from East Yorkshire will be among those marching at the Cenotaph this Remembrance Sunday.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Dame Judi Dench deserves a plaque in York now – not decades after her death
As calls grow to honour living role models, should York finally recognise Dame Judi Dench with a plaque she can enjoy?

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
University of York academic sentenced after woman seriously injured in A19 crash
University of York academic Dimitar Kazakov whose driving caused a woman in an oncoming car to suffer 'grave' injuries has been ordered to undertake 200 hours of community work.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'It is an honour' - York Indian restaurant on curry house award
The Parvin in Haxby is hoping to add to its accolades with another prestigious award.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York start-up The Innate Coach shortlisted for two business awards
A York start-up is in the running for two business awards.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Atrocious' parking leaves York Hospital staff facing fines
NHS staff have hit out at parking at York Hospital, describing it as “atrocious” after some workers were fined when they couldn't find a space.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Getting the basics right': How York Council says it is improving services
York Council outlines progress on road repairs, parks, children’s services, free school breakfasts, council housing and affordable homes across the city

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Why I support the return of freedom of movement for everyone in Britain'
What are the benefits of restoring freedom of movement? Our letter writer lays out the case for closer links to the EU

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Warning over £200,000 repair bill for Whitby landmark
Whitby’s museum and art gallery could require £200,000 of major repairs and infrastructure work next year, a new report has revealed.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
£150m government cash boost could help turn airbase near York into asylum centre
A £150 million government cash boost could help convert a former airbase near York into accommodation for 1,300 asylum seekers.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Campaign launched against 4,000-acre East Riding solar farm
The Anti Humberhead Alliance is gearing up to challenge plans for a 400-acre solar farm in East Riding.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York exhibition reveals new insight into Guy Fawkes and Gunpowder Plot
York’s Bar Convent has revealed new research around a previously unexplored personal connection relating to the Gunpowder Plot.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Yorkshire family tricycle firm records strongest year to date
Jorvik Tricycles, based in Yorkshire, saw more than 35 per cent year-on-year growth in the 2025/2026 financial year.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Green Hammerton theatre company takes two festive shows on tour
Badapple Theatre Company, currently an Associate Company of York Theatre Royal, is touring two family-friendly productions.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Salvation Army launches York Christmas appeal for children in need
The Salvation Army in York is calling on the public to help bring Christmas cheer to children in need through its annual Present Appeal.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Yorkshire business confidence falls but firms still eye growth
Business confidence is down in Yorkshire, however, many firms still plan to hire and expand.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York named one of the best UK cities for a rainy day out
York has been ranked one of the UK’s best cities for a rainy day out.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wetherby charity raceday raises £52,000 for spinal research
A special lunch and auction at Wetherby Racecourse's Northern Raceday has raised more than £52,000 to support research into spinal cord injuries.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York to come together for Remembrance Sunday parade and service
York will mark Remembrance Sunday with a parade, service and a series of events to honour those who served and sacrificed.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York townhouse steps back in time for glamorous Edwardian Christmas
Treasurer’s House will be transformed into a winter wonderland, inviting visitors to experience the magic of a 1906 debutante ball.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Longleat Motor Show named finalist for prestigious motoring award
The Longleat Motor Show Weekender, held at the Longleat estate in Wiltshire, was selected for its 2026 event.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Five-bedroom York home overlooking Knavesmire for sale for £1.2m
A five-bedroom detached house overlooking York’s Knavesmire, in Tadcaster Road, is on the market for £1,200,000.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Take a look inside £525,000 Victorian terraced home with loft conversion
A Victorian terraced house in Nunmill Street, York, has gone on the market for £525,000.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Film, sound and sculpture combine in new Yorkshire exhibition
An exhibition featuring work by two York-based multimedia artists will be held at the historic Red Tower on Foss Islands Road.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Upper Poppleton prepares for 18th annual fireworks spectacular
Poppleton Community Centre is preparing for its 18th annual Bonfire & Firework Spectacular this week.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council urges East Riding carers to declare fostering arrangements
The council is reminding people across the East Riding to notify it about any private fostering arrangements.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:08:02 +0000
£50,000 earners face major tax change this week HMRC explains what happens next
HMRC has issued five important reminders to sole traders earning over £50,000 ahead of the November 7 Making Tax Digital quarterly update deadline.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:17:57 +0000
New Morrisons Christmas product leaves shoppers asking if it's April Fool's Day
Morrisons has released a sweet pizza for Christmas leaving shoppers asking if it is from April Fool's Day.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Man, 18, charged after alleged serious sexual assault in York
A teenager has been charged with attempted rape and serious sexual assault after an alleged incident in York city centre.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:32:06 +0000
Car passenger hospitalised with serious injuries after crash
A CAR passenger is in hospital with serious injuries following a crash with left a main road in North Yorkshire closed for over nine hours last week.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:57:00 +0000
Latest on investigation into aircraft crash that killed 70-year-old man
An update has been issued for an investigation into an aircraft crash that left a 70-year-old man dead in North Yorkshire last year.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:28:00 +0000
Man left with head injuries after 'assault' outside takeaway
A man has received head injuries after being attacked outside a takeaway in a coastal Yorkshire town.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:53:00 +0000
Why York’s tap water tastes like chlorine, according to Yorkshire Water
Yorkshire Water says “small changes” to how it treats York’s supply network has resulted in some customers noticing a chlorine taste in their tap water.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
'Exceptional heat' prompts changes to York walls wildflowers display
Changes are planned for a wildflower display by York's bar walls following hot, dry weather last summer.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:42:26 +0000
Historic York pub reopens after major Autumn makeover
A historic York pub has reopened its doors following an autumn makeover.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Transformation of York takeaway gets go ahead
Plans to transform a York takeaway have got the go ahead.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:34:42 +0000
Crash on busy North Yorkshire road - emergency services at the scene
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Malton were called to the B1248 Beverley to Malton Road at 1.05am (Monday, November 2).

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York business enters liquidation with debts approaching £600,000
York software company Paperless Construction Ltd has gone into liquidation with debts approaching £600,000.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:48:29 +0000
Investigation launched after crash on A64 in North Yorkshire
AN investigation is underway following a two-car crash which left a main road in North Yorkshire closed for several hours.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:13:37 +0000
19-year-old opens new family-run café in York suburb
A new café has opened in Acomb today.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:10:00 +0000
'Please call 999' - hunt launched for man from North Yorkshire
A hunt has been launched for a man from North Yorkshire.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Much-loved Manchester band to play North Yorkshire venue next summer
One of Manchester's best loved bands are set to return to a popular North Yorkshire venue next summer.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:51:08 +0000
Person seriously injured after crash in centre of North Yorkshire town
A pedestrian has been seriously injured after a crash which closed the main road in the centre of a North Yorkshire town.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:30:00 +0000
York MP ‘disappointed’ as issues with tap water remain – months after he reported it
A York MP has said he is "disappointed" that residents continue to face issues with their tap water – months after he reported the issue.

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