York Press

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000
Village pub near York has been revived with new owners and fresh menu - verdict
We visit the newly-reopened and refurbished The Fox Inn at Stockton on the Forest - here's our verdict.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Celebrations as award goes to York school
Hob Moor Primary Academy in Acomb has been recognised with an Asthma Friendly Schools Award.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
'A 95p ticket changed my life - I’m so happy' pizza shop owner's competition win
A SELBY pizza shop owner has won a BMW and an eco home in Devon as part of a £745,000 competition prize.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:26:04 +0000
How to stretch your supermarket loyalty card rewards for the big Christmas food shop
Make the most of your loyalty card rewards with Morrisons, Lidl, Iceland, and Co-op, Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Asda ahead of this weekend's big Christmas shop

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Police seize bags of fake dolls from North Yorkshire shops
A haul of fake and unsafe Labubu dolls have been seized by police. North Yorkshire Council are advising parents on how to avoid falling for counterfeits.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:41:44 +0000
Man rescued by firefighters after falling six feet near Wetherspoon Pub entrance
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service have rescued a man who fell down a six-foot embankment close to the entrance of The Winter Gardens in Harrogate.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
‘Stunning’ home for sale near York – with its own private lake
A “stunning” home has hit the market in Acaster Malbis – and it comes with its own private lake.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 06:25:00 +0000
Shock as primary school pupils aged 5 expelled in North Yorkshire
The number of primary school children as young as five being expelled due to their behaviour is a “shocking indictment on society”, say councillors.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 06:09:00 +0000
'Remembering when I bought 3 World Cup tickets for £1.15 - in 1966!'
Our reader recalls how cheap tickets were for the World Cup in 1966

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Long-serving Yorkshire Dales park authority chief to retire
The longest-serving chief executive at an English national park authority has announced his retirement.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
'Goofball' Dennis has a big heart despite a tough start and needs a loving home
Meet Dennis - a 'goofball' dog that has blossomed in the care of RSPCA York after being found as a malnourished stray following a difficult start in life.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:57:00 +0000
10 incredible photos of iconic York locations dating from 1890s to 1930s
This set of 10 archive photos of many of York's iconic and landmark locations take us back more than a century.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:35:00 +0000
Hospitality sector urged to tell York MP about their business rate rises
York MP Rachael Maskell is calling on hospitality businesses to tell her about their future hikes in business rates so she can argue for better support from central government.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Dobbies inviting York children to workshop recycling Christmas trees
Dobbies Garden Centre York is inviting young visitors to learn about recycling and wildlife habitats in a hands-on workshop in January.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Developer fined for damaging protected trees in conservation area
An East Yorkshire developer has been fined for damaging protected trees in a conservation area.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Shoplifter attacked two shopkeepers in two days, court hears
A shoplifter from Manchester attacked two Scarborough shopkeepers in two days and stole wine and vapes, York magistrates heard.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Mayor backs small business with £10 Christmas gift challenge
The York and North Yorkshire Mayor is encouraging people to back the high street.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
PICTURES: York village gets into festive spirit with 'living advent calendar'
One York village has banded together to create a ‘living advent calendar’ – with each project counting down each day until Christmas.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Mum and parish councillor Emma Hardy standing as independent in Heworth by-election
Mother-of-two and parish councillor Emma Hardy is standing as an independent in the upcoming Heworth by-election.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
New chief executive announced for Yorkshire housing association
Broadacres Housing Association has appointed Claire Townson as its new chief executive.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Museum on former prisoner-of-war camp plants 250 trees in sustainability project
Eden Camp in North Yorkshire has planted 250 wild cherry trees as part of a sustainability project.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
East Riding council shuts property linked to organised crime and drug dealing
A property in Bridlington, linked to organised crime and drug dealing, has been shut down by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Knifeman threatened man in York city centre after being refused entry to bar
A drinker refused entry to the Drawing Board in York pulled a knife on another man in the street, city magistrates heard. He was also aggressive to door staff.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Planned footbridge hailed as 'opening up York Central for everyone'
A new footbridge between Holgate and York Central will open up the regeneration scheme for everyone, the body behind the plans has said.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Care home built on former stud farm in Old Malton welcomes first resident
Manor Park in Old Malton in York has welcomed its first resident, Greta Lyon.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Lane closure on main road out of York for telecoms works
One lane will shut from the Osbaldwick Link Road from 8pm on Thursday, January 8 to 5am on Friday January 9.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Pledge to improve safety at junction near school where teenager died in crash
SAFETY at a junction near a North Yorkshire school is under review following a crash that tragically claimed a teenager's life.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Care home in York hosts winter wonderland Christmas fete
Stamford Bridge Beaumont care home has brought festive cheer through its winter wonderland celebration.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
VIDEOS: New affordable and bespoke jewellery shop, inspired by Japan, opens in York
A new customisable jewellery store, which is believed the first of its kind in the UK, has opened in York city centre.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
York Dungeon pair bring festive fun to York Hospital children's ward
The Jester and Smedley, from the York Dungeon, recently paid a visit to the children's ward at York Hospital.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
This 'world-famous' North Yorkshire pub has 52 pies on its menu - have you been?
This pub with rooms in North Yorkshire, near Filey is 'world-famous' and has 52 pies on its menu throughout the year

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire farmer announced as judge for national dairy cattle show
A North Yorkshire farmer, Sally Howarth from Pickering, will feature on an outstanding panel of judges for the UK Dairy Expo.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:08:53 +0000
Police appeal to find wanted North Yorkshire man
North Yorkshire Police are searching for a man from Selby who is wanted for failing to attend court this week.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
'The appeal looks like being the biggest ever'
A HOST of giant teddy bears have been donated by the Freemasons to the Salvation Army Xmas Toy Appeal to a York Christmas toy appeal.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
'This is deeply concerning' - reaction in York to international case
YORK MP Luke Charters has condemned the guilty verdict brought against Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:53:33 +0000
‘Deteriorating’ Scarborough commercial building proposed for residential conversion
A commercial building near Scarborough town centre could be converted into two-bed residential accommodation.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:47:41 +0000
Scarborough town council backs ‘controlled overnight parking’ on Marine Drive
A request to reassess the ban on overnight parking of motorhomes and campervans in Scarborough has been agreed by the town council.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:40:33 +0000
'No regard for the consequences' - three sentenced over county lines cocaine roles
Three people have been jailed for over a decade in total for their roles in a county lines drugs network.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:15:37 +0000
York man wanted on suspicion of city centre assault
A York man is wanted by police on suspicion of a city centre assault.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:02:43 +0000
Plan for 75-bed care home with dementia rooms in Scarborough
A large 75-bed care home could be constructed in Scarborough if plans are approved by North Yorkshire Council.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:25:52 +0000
Hunt for wanted man with connections to York
The county's police force said Marc Henly, 43, was due in Teesside Crown Court in connection with robbery and other charges and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:02:21 +0000
'We're kind of recreating a village' - York residents move into innovative community
The first York families are settling into a new innovative housing scheme designed around shared living, neighbourly support, and affordability.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:52:25 +0000
Thieves target North Yorkshire town apartment
North Yorkshire Police has launched an appeal with CCTV footage after the break-in at Springfield Court in Springfield Avenue, Harrogate, which took place yesterday (December 18) between 12.30pm and 2.30pm.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:41:39 +0000
York pubs could close amid 'disastrous' hike in business rates
BUSINESSES in York and North Yorkshire, especially those in hospitality, face massive increases in business rates from April, with some warning the proposed hikes could force them to close.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 07:42:58 +0000
Police chase from East Yorkshire town ends with arrests after motorway pursuit
Humberside Police said officers were sent to a business in Wadsworth Road, Driffield just before 8am on Wednesday (December 17) after receiving reports of a theft there.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:22:00 +0000
New walking guide to York's historic Micklegate is out now
A new walking guide to York's historic Micklegate out now

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:23:39 +0000
Thieves target discount retail store in North Yorkshire town
A police spokesperson said three men dressed in black concealed the products and shouted at staff as they left the store.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Top North Yorkshire restaurants support Christmas fundraiser
TOP restaurants across North Yorkshire are supporting an initiative to raise funds for a charity that supports children and young adults.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:43:00 +0000
Drink driver who overturned car says it was not caused by alcohol, court hears
A drink driver who overturned his car on the B1448 in Thirsk when twice the drink drive limit has been banned from the roads.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:56:32 +0000
Fresh appeal for missing man last seen in North Yorkshire town
Les Davis has not been seen since he left his home in Dean Road, Scarborough on December 19, 2024.

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