York Press

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:08:56 +0000
Thief targets popular York shop
North Yorkshire Police has issued a CCTV image of a woman they would like to speak to following a theft from a shop in Fossgate.

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:44:15 +0000
Major York and Leeds rail upgrade latest
THE results of major ongoing work to help transform rail travel between York, Leeds and Manchester have been published.

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 04:00:00 +0000
'We can't wait to go' - York couple sign up for trip of a lifetime
York couple Kate Burton, 43, and her husband 40-year-old Dale have signed up for the St Leonard’s Hospice Iceland Trek.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:49:32 +0000
Campaigner demands urgent action to provide long term solution to sewer flooding
Local campaigner and Mayor of Norton on Derwent, Di Keal, is demanding Yorkshire Water take urgent action to provide a long term solution to sewer flooding in the town.

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:09:44 +0000
LEGAL COLUMN: Postnuptial agreements as part of your family business succession plan
Is a postnuptial agreement part of your family business succession plan?

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Tasha Ghouri to visit hometown of Thirsk to sign copies of new book
Tasha Ghouri is set to visit her hometown of Thirsk to sign copies of her co-authored novel, Hits Different.

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
New company steps in after developer at 40 home York site goes into administration
Watling Real Estate has been appointed by administrators Interpath to sell Derwenthorpe's unfinished Blackberry Walk site - which was originally started by Camstead Homes, before it went into administration.

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Kevin Sinfield opens new gym at Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate
A new student gym has been opened at Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate.

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
York NEETs contribute to mural design for youth and community centre
NEET teenagers in York have contributed to the transformation of a youth and community centre.

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Six-year-old starts running challenge to help sick people in hospital this Christmas
A six-year-old boy who started a running challenge for Great Ormond Street Hospital has decided to keep going after smashing his target.

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
‘Breakthrough in negotiations’ eases restrictions for ‘cut-off’ York residents
The National Railway Museum (NRM) has agreed to additional hours of pedestrian access through Central Hall, its new welcome building, which forms part of the new York Central development.

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
York single woman got nearly £22,000 by benefit fraud
A York single woman who got £21,961 in benefits she was not entitled to has been given an eight-week suspended prison sentence.

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Some of the best Christmas Hampers in York and North Yorkshire for 2024
Some of the best Christmas hampers available in York and North Yorkshire this festive season - including Bettys, Oldstead Farm and York Gin.

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 04:00:00 +0000
Historic building on sale in York after Hard Rock Cafe plans fall through
An historic building in York’s Coney Street is on the market after plans to turn it into a Hard Rock Cafe and hotel fell through.

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Twenty organisations to be hosted at Harrogate Fayre's Charity Hut
Twenty local organisations are set to benefit from the Harrogate Christmas Fayre's Charity Hut.

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:39:48 +0000
Occupants of two vehicles including dogs rescued from flood water
At 14.19 this afternoon, both fire engines 🚒 🚒 from Malton and our Water Rescue unit 🚒 were mobilised to a single vehicle 🚗 stuck in flood water with one occupant still inside.

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:44:44 +0000
Changes to pension payments this month - how to tell if you will be affected
Recipients of DWP benefits including Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) will also see changes to payments this month

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
POLL: What’s the best Christmas film of all time? Vote for your favourite
From Elf to Love Actually and It’s a Wonderful Life, vote for your favourite Christmas film of all time in our poll.

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:01:00 +0000
New report shows Carer's Allowance debt rockets to £250 million
Outstanding Carer’s Allowance overpayment debt has risen to more than £250 million, up by £100 million on six years ago, according to a new report.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:53:41 +0000
Police incident closes York bridge - road reopens
North Yorkshire Police say they’re currently dealing with a road traffic collision on Ouse bridge in York.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:18:33 +0000
'A gentleman with a huge sense of humour, who always put York first'
Tributes have been paid to Ian Gillies, former Lord Mayor of York.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 04:00:00 +0000
'He was my absolute hero!' - former Lord Mayor of York dies aged 78
Former Lord Mayor of York Ian Gillies has died aged 78.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:26:53 +0000
Drivers come unstuck after driving into flood water in East Yorkshire village
DRIVERS have been rescued from their vehicles in Stamford Bridge.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:14:33 +0000
Bag thief strikes on York train
A THIEF has struck on a train travelling between York and Durham.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:58:11 +0000
Woman in critical condition following crash near North Yorkshire stately home
A WOMAN is in a critical condition in hospital after a crash in Welburn near Castle Howard.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:27:41 +0000
Pensioner shaken after dog attack in North Yorkshire Park
A PENSIONER has been left shaken after their dog was attacked in a Harrogate park.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 06:54:54 +0000
Thief in distinctive jacket strikes in York suburb
A THIEF wearing a distinctive jacket has struck in a York suburb.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:43:00 +0000
Man, 59, tried to get 13-year-old boy to send him sexual selfies
A 59-year-old man who tried to persuade a 13-year-old boy to send him sexual selfies and pestered him with online messages has been jailed.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Proposed parking charge increase 'utterly shocking', says local business leader
Phil Pinder, chair of the York High Street Forum and owner of Potions Cauldron, has slammed City of York Council's proposals to hike parking charges in the city.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 04:00:00 +0000
York foundation set up in memory of well-known entrepreneur hosts ball
A FOUNDATION set up in the memory of a successful York entrepreneur who died following a long battle with mental health has held its third annual ball.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:50:03 +0000
Man denies careless driving after fatal crash involving York academic
The 58-year-old Isle of Wight man denies causing the death of a University of York professor by careless/inconsiderate driving.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000
Nearly 80 tractors to stage farmers' protest through York city centre
The protest is in conjunction with an 'RIP British Farming' protest being held nationally tomorrow (December 11).

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:27:00 +0000
Probe into contact North Yorkshire Police had with woman before her murder
The contact North Yorkshire Police had with Lisa Welford before she was murdered remains under investigation, the police watchdog said.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:39:32 +0000
Pick-up truck and luxury car heading in opposite directions before crash, police say
An Audi A6 and a four-by-four pick-up truck have crashed on the A169 near Malton.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Cycling and walking facilities to be considered at council meeting
Senior councillors will consider plans this week for improved walking, wheelchair-use, wheeling, and cycling facilities in York.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:59:00 +0000
Plans for £7 million investment into North Yorkshire venue revealed
Plans for a multi-million pound investment into the Harrogate Convention Centre have been revealed.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:38:03 +0000
Is this York's earliest daffodil - spotted in the city this week!
IS this the earliest daffodil in York, spotted in the city this week

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:33:46 +0000
'Why we should scrap York's Christmas market - for good'
Our letter writer says we should scrap York's Christmas market for good - what is your view?

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:23:00 +0000
York pub 'thrilled' to be back open after three-week long makeover
The Black Bull in Hull Road has welcomed pub-goers back following a three-week closure for a refurbishment.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:10:59 +0000
Major train cancellations hit passengers at York station - issues resolved
TRAIN passengers have been hit by major cancellations this morning between York and Harrogate.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Sounds of 'early music' to grace four York libraries next week
Baroque around the Books, a mini tour of four Explore York libraries, will take place on Monday, December 16 and Tuesday, December 17.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Year 8 Heads of School lead Christingle service at Terrington Hall
Children at Terrington Hall School launched the Advent season with a Christingle service.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire Council provides £150k for farming programme
More than 30 farms have signed up to participate in a sustainability programme launched by David Skaith, the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Dog fouling fines to surge in price in bid to 'protect residents' in York
City of York Council has announced that they will be raising dog fouling fine costs by a third, in a bid to "protect residents".

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Malton eye care provision discussed at meeting of stakeholders
Specsavers Malton recently hosted a coffee morning at Kingfisher Café.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Event in memory of much-loved York teenager raises £25k
The third annual Millie Wright Children's Charity winter ball was hosted at York Racecourse on November 23.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:33:05 +0000
Met Office forecasts late December snow - could UK be set for a white Christmas?
The long range weather forecast from the Met Office, which covers December 24 to January 7, has predicted "sleet and snow".

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:32:19 +0000
December jump in mortgage rates is biggest in more than a year, Moneyfacts says
At the start of December, the average five-year fixed-rate mortgage across all deposit sizes was 5.28%, Moneyfacts said.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 07:02:00 +0000
REVIEW: The delights of a well-established 'Modern Italian' in York
Over the summer I enjoyed a most lovely meal at Cut and Craft in the centre of York.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:01:30 +0000
Thieves steal £120 of alcohol from North Yorkshire shop
Police have issued CCTV images of men they would like to speak to following a theft from a Selby shop.

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