York Press
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000Gold for second year running for York business
Naish Estate Agents York has won a second British Property Award.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000York chippy in running for top award
The Scrap Box in Dunnington has made a big impression in the marketing initiative of the year category of a top award.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:15:33 +0000Crash in wooded area outside North Yorkshire town
A vehicle was reportedly left unstable at the scene in Troutsdale, outside Scarborough, which happened around 6.30pm yesterday (December 16).
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:28:00 +0000Police called as fire deliberately started close to York riverside
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said Acomb firefighters were called to Stephenson Way at around 9.45pm yesterday (December 16).
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:44:00 +0000'The festive film that changed my view of Christmas'
JOHN FLETCHER muses on his favourite film version of A Christmas Carol - but which is your favourite?
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:49 +0000Woman treated after crash in East Yorkshire village
Emergency services were called to Carnaby Industrial Estate outside Bridlington around 8pm last night (December 16).
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000York Minster cuts electricity bills with new rooftop solar system
York Minster has achieved substantial energy savings with its new 184-panel rooftop solar system.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Bottled water company woodland expansion plans 'strike right balance'
Harrogate Spring Water says its plans to expand its factory into an area of community woodland “strike the right balance between sustainable development and economic growth” amid new criticism.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000York car dealership becomes source of Christmas cheer for children abroad
Volvo dealership, Ray Chapman Motors, in York, has become a surprising source of Christmas cheer for children affected by war.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000RAF Station in North Yorkshire welcomes veterans back for Christmas lunch
RAF Fylingdales personnel recently treated veterans to a Christmas lunch on December 10.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000More than 600 people flock to festive church tree festival in York
More than 600 people turned out for a three-day Christmas Tree Festival at the St Mary and St Lawrence Church in Rosedale Abbey.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Rising primary school exclusions prompts support shake-up in North Yorkshire
A sharp rise in primary school exclusions in North Yorkshire has prompted a major shake-up in educational support.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Calls for bigger venue for gas drilling rig meeting after 1,500 objections
Concerns have been raised about the location of a meeting to decide on plans for a gas drilling rig in Burniston, near Scarborough.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Ripon Grammar School students send Christmas cheer to care homes
Year 8 and 9 Ripon Grammar School students are busy making hand-drawn Christmas cards to care home residents this festive season.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Children run more than 500 laps to raise money for local hospice
Children from Drax Junior School have run more than 500 laps around a racecourse for a Pontefract hospice.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Here are the cheapest fuel stations across York according to petrolprices.com
Here is a list of the cheapest fuel garages in York, according to petrolprices.com.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Afghanistan veteran broke policeman's jaw with single punch, court hears
An Afghanistan veteran broke an off-duty police officer’s ankle and jaw with a single punch outside the Barbican when both were attending a BBC concert.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000York scout group celebrates new gazebo and firepit area at weekend event
Fulford Scout Group celebrated the opening of a gazebo and bushcraft area at its scout hut last weekend.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000ResPark scheme extended amid claims of parking from school pupils and commuters
Unfair parking from school students, holidaymakers, commuters and others in Clifton streets is getting worse, residents calling for permits have claimed.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000York primary school chess team secures victory for second year running
St Wilfrid’s Primary School, in Monkgate, took first place at the London Chess Classic tournament for the second year running.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000York woman with 10-bed HMO fears loss of ResPark permits as changes approved
A York woman who operates a 10-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO) in her home has said she could lose out due to permit changes.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000Murder case saves cocaine dealer from trip to jail, court hears
A man has been spared an immediate trip to prison because police had to investigate a murder instead of his “diet plan” cocaine dealing operation.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000Woman woke to see man performing sex act outside her window, court hears
A man who exposed himself outside a stranger's window and performed a sex act, knowing she could see him, has been given a suspended prison sentence.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:28:46 +0000I tried supermarket pigs in blankets for 2025 - the cheapest one was the best
I tried pigs in blankets from Asda, Aldi, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's to see which one was the best for 2025
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:47:19 +0000UK government gives update on BBC licence fee change – how it could affect you
Plans to change the current BBC licence fee have been announced by the government as part of its new royal charter review - how it could affect you
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:44:12 +0000Driving test backlog will not end until 2027 as learners pay £500 for tests
The driving test backlog in the UK is not expected to end until November 2027, a National Audit Office (NAO) report has found.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Theatre star who appeared in Downton Abbey performing at Selby Abbey
Musical theatre star Julian Ovenden, who has been in Downton Abbey and Bridgerton, is set to perform at Selby Abbey in January.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:08:00 +0000When do you need to take your Christmas decorations down to avoid bad luck?
Here is when you should put up and take down your Christmas decorations to avoid bad luck, according to tradition.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:02:19 +0000Man missing from home in North Yorkshire has been found
AN urgent appeal has been put out for help to find Christopher Haile who is missing from Sherburn-in-Elmet.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:30:58 +0000Masked man in van approaches girl in York village
A masked man in a van has approached a girl in Stockton-on-the-Forest.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:12:21 +0000Train lines blocked after 'incident' - emergency services at scene
Trains services between Selby and Hull are being cancelled as emergency services respond to an incident.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:13:00 +0000Delays on major road in North Yorkshire clear
The A1(M) in North Yorkshire has one lane closed on the entry slip road at junction 44, the A64 turn off for York and Tadcaster.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:22:11 +000070 arrests made as police target drivers in December
Humberside Police has carried out a crackdown on drink and drug driving.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000Celebrations underway at this popular York pre-school
CELEBRATIONS are underway at Funfishers Nursery and Out of School Club in Fishergate.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:34:31 +0000Burglar caught after being spotted with 'large rectangle' down tracksuit bottoms
A North Yorkshire burglar who was caught with a stolen laptop, handbag, and purse down his tracksuit bottoms has been sent to prison.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000St George's Old Boys' reunion raises hundreds for children's cancer charity
Former pupils of St George’s RC Secondary Modern School have raised hundreds of pounds for Candlelighters.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:52:06 +0000Weather warning for York as travel disruption expected
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for fog in York starting at midnight and contuining into tomorrow morning.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:15:17 +0000Popular North Yorkshire chippie to close this week
A POPULAR Knaresborough fish and chop shop has announced it is to close.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:08:45 +0000Drax preparing plans for North Yorkshire data centre
DRAX says it preparing a planning application to support a data centre at its power station site near Selby.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:05:13 +0000New Wetherspoons to open next week in town west of York
A familiar name will be returning to Wetherby next week with the opening of its new JD Wetherspoon pub, the Angel Inn.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:16:18 +0000New awards created to formally recognise 'service and kindness' in York
A new award scheme is being launched by the Lord Mayor to formally recognise service and kindness across York.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:00:30 +0000York Jobcentre sees drop in claimants - bucking the national trend
York, Malton and Selby continue to report a claimant count lower than it was last year, in contrast to a regional and national scene of rising unemployment.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:14:08 +0000Popular coastal town centre could be pedestrianised
Whitby could see its town centre area pedestrianised as part of proposals to boost active travel.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:33:20 +0000Person pronounced dead after incident on rail tracks in East Yorkshire
A person has died on train tracks close to Howden Railway Station.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:53:17 +0000REVIEW: Anything Goes, Pick Me Up Theatre, Theatre@41, Monkgate, York - 4 stars
IF you're looking to steer clear of panto over the festive season, then go full steam ahead for Cole Porter’s swish 1934 musical, says our reviewer.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:35:52 +0000Bondi attack: 'We stand with all people who are affected by hatred and violence'
We are heartbroken by the terrible events at Bondi. Our thoughts are with everyone who was harmed, with their families and friends, says our letter writer.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000Scandinavian festival brings light to York Minster – in pictures
The Swedish Sankta Lucia Festival of Light has taken place at York Minster.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:52:25 +0000Air ambulance called to North Yorkshire factory
EMERGENCY services have been called to the Sofina factory (Malton bacon factory) in Norton.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:42:00 +0000'Healing can start with a warm drink or quiet walk' - Citizens Advice York
Fiona McCulloch of York Citizens Advice suggests how to slow down and heal this Christmas and into the New Year
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:04:00 +0000Malton Students Clinch Gold Second Year in a Row
YOUNG gardeners at a North Yorkshire school have won the top prize for the second year running in a county-wide competition.