York Press

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Small business opens parking for York Hospital patients, visitors and staff
Jaipur Spice is offering York Hospital patients, staff and visitors an alternative parking option amid growing concerns about costs and congestion.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man who bit partner's face spared immediate prison by York judge
A Ryedale man who bit his girlfriend on the face during an argument has been given a suspended prison sentence at York Crown Court.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0100
'Hidden gem' one of three North Yorkshire beaches listed among top 50 in the North
In The Times and The Sunday Times’ 50 Best UK Beaches Whitby Sands, Boggle Hole, and Marske Sands all secured spots on the prestigious list.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
John Wilson brings An English Summer to York Barbican in record Ryedale Festival year
York Barbican will host John Wilson and the Sinfonia of London during the Ryedale Festival, which returns with a record programme of 60 events across Yorkshire.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Which pub is the best in York? Now is the chance for you to tell us your favourite
The Press has launched its 2026 Best Pub competition, giving its readers the chance to nominate their favourite spots across York.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York's starring role in popular TV show to hit screens - here's when to watch
Viewers will finally get to see the city's starring role in Channel 4 hit show The Piano when the fourth series begins later this month

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Butchers shop and farm business save speeding driver from driving ban
A speeding York driver has escaped a driving ban after he told magistrates he ran a farm business and shop.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Patients stranded after hospital bus stop 'vanishes' without warning
Patients were left in limbo for half an hour before they realised a bus stop near York Hospital was not in operation - could a simple solution have helped?

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘It’s been fun’ – North Yorkshire woman shaves head to raise money for good cause
A Hovingham woman has raised more than £1,000 for the Pendragon Multi Sensory Centre in Northallerton – by shaving her hair off.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:12:15 +0100
All staff redundant after engineering firm collapsed into administration
More than 50 jobs were lost after an engineering company collapsed into administration while another administrator has taken staff on as it prepares to sell a historic Scottish business

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:17:56 +0100
Shoppers warned 'do not eat' sauce sold at Tesco and Sainsbury's due to recall
A sauce that's sold at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Ocado has been recalled - what to do if you have bought it.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:15:02 +0100
All remaining stores closed and 400 jobs lost in £59m high street administration
A renowned retailer that collapsed into administration after 146 years owed more than £59 million.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:46:55 +0100
How to get a free breakfast at Morrisons without buying anything
Families can claim free breakfasts at Morrisons cafés with no purchase required. Adults and children both qualify in new Kellogg's offer.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:09:07 +0100
Boots launches new oral Wegovy weight loss pill from £79 as thousands sign up
Boots has launched the UK's first oral Wegovy weight loss pill from £79, with thousands already registering.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:57:11 +0100
Morrisons confirms return of major in-store feature after customer outcry
Morrisons has confirmed it is reintroducing a major in-store feature back into some of their UK supermarkets after customer feedback.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
All the Emmerdale and Coronation Street schedule changes on ITV this week
Emmerdale and Coronation Street will see more schedule changes this week as the FIFA World Cup continues with more matches being shown on ITV1.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
York's much-missed Little Admiral is coming home at last – but there's one sad catch
After years away, York's smallest and most quirky landmark returns, but it won't be the same for the much-loved Little Admiral

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four North Yorkshire drivers banned from roads including one on mobile phone
Magistrates sentenced motorists from across North Yorkshire for driving and related offences including one caught using a mobile phone while driving.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:18:58 +0100
Man arrested after allegedly "starting fires" in multiple East Yorkshire fields
Humberside Police said the suspected "deliberate blazes" were reported in Kilham, Foxholes, Sledmere, Bishop Wilton, Bolton, and Burton Fleming along with roadside fires and there were reports of similar incidents on the North Yorkshire border.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Multi-platinum singer-songwriter performs hits from 30-year career in North Yorkshire
A capacity crowd welcomed David Gray into the Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Saturday (July 4), as part of his Past & Present World Tour.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:27:27 +0100
Teenager suffers life-threatening injuries in East Yorkshire village quad bike crash
Humberside Police said the crash happened in Main Street in Tickton, near Beverley at around 2.50pm on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:13:00 +0100
Fire in York suburb spreads into field close to major road - emergency crews called
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Acomb and York were called to The Burn, a cul-de-sac on the outskirts of the city close to the A1237 Ring Road.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:03:44 +0100
Roads in York town set to close next weekend for annual event
City of York Council is closing roads to vehicles for the parade linked to the popular Haxby Carnival scheduled for Saturday, July 11.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:10:07 +0100
75-year-old man arrested for alleged upskirting offence at York railway station
British Transport Police said the alleged offence is said to have happened at around 5.20pm on Friday, June 19, as the woman was gathering her belongings to leave a service arriving from Harrogate.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:42:00 +0100
Visitors left baffled by East Yorkshire town pronunciation
Historic Market Weighton sits roughly half-way between York and Hull on the site of Roman trade routes. It is often visited by walkers on a national trail, but its name is often mispronounced.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
'Beautiful' campsite close to Yorkshire coast named one of the best in the UK
An adults-only campsite close to the Yorkshire coast with glamping yurts has been named as one of the best in the UK.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Remember York in 1966? Here's how the city looked when England won the World Cup
As football fans champion the 2026 squad ahead of Monday's clash against Mexico, we dig out old photos of life in York when England last lifted the World Cup.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:02:02 +0100
RECAP: Main road to North Yorkshire coast reopen after earlier crash
The B1249 road was partially closed this morning after a crash It happened north of Driffield close to a roundabout which connects the town to the North and East Yorkshire coasts and Hull

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:13:41 +0100
'An upward cycle of vibrant people' - York community group on art festival excitement
Officials from a York community group added their backing the three-day arts festival AcombFest 26 which has brought hundreds of new visitors to the area.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:16:56 +0100
Garage contents on fire in North Yorkshire town - emergency services called
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said two of its crews from Scarborough were called a fire in West Street in the town.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:38:48 +0100
North Yorkshire man banned from part of town centre under five-year court order
North Yorkshire Police said Graham Coggins, 47, of North Marine Road, appeared at Scarborough Magistrates’ Court and pleaded guilty to the offence, which took place on Tuesday, June 2.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Have a look inside this ‘superb’ period townhouse for sale in York – for £795,000
A “superb” period home has hit the market in Holgate Road, York – for £795,000.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It should be our top priority' - York MP calls for action on hospital congestion
Luke Charters MP has shared his frustrating experience with congestion along a main road leading to York Hospital.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two legendary steam locomotives to star on North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced that No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley and No. 4079 Pendennis Castle will join its services.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Why homes haven’t been built at shut York care home site - according to the developer
The boss of YorSpace has admitted the firm “just didn’t have the cash” to turn the closed Morrell House care home in Clifton into affordable housing – but said it is “actively looking” at how the work can be carried out.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York care home worker recognised after 20 years of service
Lisa, who works at Meadowbeck Care Home in York, was presented with a 20 Year Service Award to recognise her employment with Barchester.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family Pilates studio in York marks first birthday with charity fundraiser
Hayley and Autumn Robinson, who run Peak4 Studios, will be raising money for York Against Cancer to celebrate its first birthday in York.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
World's oldest horticultural society to stage York summer show
The Ancient Society of York Florists is set to host their summer event at Wigginton Recreation Hall.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York site manager named among UK's best housebuilding professionals
Paul Douglass received a Pride in the Job award from the National House Building Council for his work at Redrow’s Kinglsey Manor development.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Business fined thousands for illegal advertising signs near Pocklington
Southfield Holiday Park pleaded guilty at Beverley Magistrates’ Court to illegally placing two advertising signs near Pocklington.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
DWP unveils major workplace sickness policy overhaul as disability debate grows
The DWP wants employers to do more to keep disabled people in work. Campaigners say the challenge is balancing support with protecting workers' rights.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:28:23 +0100
Android users warned of 'malicious' virus stealing bank details - fake app to delete
Android users are being warned about a fake app that downloads a Trojan virus called Anatsa to devices and then steals bank details.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Government announces rule change impacting all UK supermarkets and pubs
The scheme will allow adults to prove they are over 18 without using passports or driving licences, using digital ID apps instead.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
£22.50 charges for York Hospital parking causing 'added stress' for patients
Debate over parking charges at York Hospital has been reignited after it was revealed to be the most expensive hospital in Yorkshire for parking.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Son stole 'royal' family inheritance from 78-year-old father
A son ruined his 78-year-old father’s plans to leave mementos for his loved ones after his death by stealing his cherished coin collection, York Crown Court heard.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It took going to prison to realise life was out of control' - criminal's ban slashed
Car criminal banned for more than seven years for 16 driving offences gets ban slashed so he can work on ships.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'It's exceptional'- York pubs on opening until 5am for World Cup
York pubs planning stay open until the early hours of the morning for England's next World Cup match have spoken about how they expect it to go.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0100
From prams to pints - surprising past of York pub where World Cup crowds celebrated
Old photos of pubs, shops and schools offer a snapshot of York life in the past – and the forgotten story behind one popular Acomb pub.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:01:41 +0100
Police close main street in East Yorkshire village after crash
Humberside Police said Main Street in Tickton, near Beverley, is closed at the junction with Scotts Garth Drive and Grange Crescent, up to Tickton Village Hall.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0100
'Homecoming' North Yorkshire performance against doctor's orders from X Factor winner
James Arthur returned to the stage for a powerful comeback and heartfelt homecoming.

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