York Press

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:08:44 +0000
Travel problems in York and North Yorkshire as winter tightens its grip
Snow and ice are affecting travel in York and North Yorkshire this morning.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Damning' adult social care findings - York health chief speaks out
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated York adult social care services as 'requires improvement' in December.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Best books to read this week – fiction, non‑fiction and children’s
Our round‑up of new book reviews includes Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino and Grace by Chika Unigwe.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:58:00 +0000
Knifeman among defendants sentenced at York Magistrates Court
A knifeman, a shoplifter, a man who assaulted a woman and a banned driver caught driving were among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:58:00 +0000
Thanks for your support: services expand at Citizens Advice York
Fiona McCulloch reports on the expanded services for 2026 at Citizens Advice York - helping more people in the city

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:25:17 +0000
VIDEO: The scene where a woman was reportedly stabbed
A man has been arrested and a woman is in hospital with serious injuries after a reported stabbing in Rawclillfe, York.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 08:15:00 +0000
'Extraordinary year' marked centenary of Joseph Rowntree's death and his legacy
An ‘extraordinary year' of special events marked 100 years since the York confectionery businessman, social reformer and philanthropist Joseph Rowntree died.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 07:06:00 +0000
'Does somebody have to die before things change?'
Does somebody have to die before things change? asks our letter writer in concern over traffic gridlock at York Hospital

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 06:35:00 +0000
'We went into town then came back to Ziggy's' - York's Micklegate Run memories
Readers stories and our photos recall the pubs and clubs of nights out on York's Micklegate Run

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 06:21:00 +0000
Free York business networking events to start in 2026
A new series of free business networking sessions will start in York later this month.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
'This will save lives' - road safety strategy welcomed by Selby MP
Selby MP Keir Mather has welcomed a government road safety strategy - the first of its kind in ten years.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Our first show in the beautiful city of York' - Classic rock show to rock city stage
Classic rock fans are in for a night of live anthems, guitar solos, and nostalgia as a show celebrating the genre is set to come to York.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hundreds of fundraisers take part in North Yorkshire town annual event
The Lions Club of Scarborough annual fundraising ‘dip’ in South Bay beach attracted more than 200 people, supported by onlookers who braved the cold.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Heworth by-election: when polls open, where and how to vote and getting results
Information on polling station opening times, locations, voter ID rules, candidates and results is available here.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hip hop theatre's spin on fable coming to North Yorkshire venue later this year
Scarborough Spa will host Pied Piper: A Hip Hop Family Musical on March 22.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man pulled knife on pair in city centre 'for no good reason', court hears
A young man pulled a knife and threatened two people in the city centre “for no good reason,” York Crown Court heard.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Breathtaking' North Yorkshire winter walk by the coast with cosy pub among best
The coastal National Trust walk in North Yorkshire at Saltburn-by-the-Sea named among the most 'breathtaking' in winter (it has a cosy pub at the end)

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Publicans welcome planned u-turn over business rates, but call for more clarity
Publicans in York and North Yorkshire are welcoming a planned government U-turn over business rates due to be announced in the coming days.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council's snow clearance criticised following meeting with local MP
Alison Hume, MP for Scarborough and Whitby, called a meeting after hearing from constituents about untreated roads and pavements this winter.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
REVIEW - We try newly renovated spa in one of York's best hotels
The Press tried the newly renovated spa inside one of York’s best hotels to see if it lived up to our expectations

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Community invited to free food and drink event at York care home
Highfield Care Home, located near Tadcaster, is hosting a free food and drink event later this month.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'Grandma, why are you so big?' - question prompts York gran to lose 8 stone
York grandma Jacqui Webb tells us how she lost almost 8 stone in nine months

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:02:00 +0000
Drivers told to report shoppers at Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Lidl & more over car park rule
Drivers are being urged to report fellow motorists who may break car park rules at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and other major UK supermarkets.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:43:34 +0000
Remove soap scum from shower using this method with no aggressive scrubbing needed
Keeping your shower clean is important, so staying on top of soap scum is key. Here is a good way of removing it without aggresive scrubbing.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:24:03 +0000
Man arrested after York woman taken to hospital with serious injuries
A man has been arrested after a woman in York was taken to hospital with serious injuries - believed to be caused by a knife, police say.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:44:33 +0000
Black ice and snow warning for York and North Yorkshire tomorrow
Residents in York and North Yorkshire could have to deal with snow and black ice tomorrow, the Met Office has said. It has issued a yellow weather warning.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 11:38:16 +0000
York magistrates hand out orders curbing men who showed bad behaviour
Two defendants who were given orders curbing their behaviour as well as being punished were among those sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:48:46 +0000
Ryedale police issue urgent warning to drivers and travellers
RYEDALE Police have warned of 'treacherous' road conditions and urged people to avoid travelling if you can

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:58:20 +0000
Power cut affecting scores of properties now into its second day - UPDATED
Villagers east of York spent a freezing night without electricity and today are into their second day without power.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:28:00 +0000
Milton Rooms 2026 programme is packed with a wide range of fantastic shows
A thrilling start to 2026

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:28:52 +0000
Driver trapped in vehicle after late night crash
A driver was trapped and had to be rescued by firefighters after their vehicle crashed into a tree late at night.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:11:09 +0000
First covering of snow for Ryedale this morning
Ryedale has woken up to the first significant snow of the winter. We will keep you posted here with any major developments due to the weather.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000
‘Wonderful’ York period townhouse hits the market for £675,000 – look inside
A “wonderful” period townhouse has hit the market in Portland Street, York – for £675,000.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:55:00 +0000
Changing face of York: 12 old photos showing this area of York through the years
A look back at Blossom Street in York in 12 archive photos

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:37:00 +0000
'Miracle': pregnant pony saved by North Yorkshire equine hospital
A PONY breeder has praised a North Yorkshire equine hospital for saving the life of their seriously ill miniature Shetland Pony and her unborn foal.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:17:00 +0000
North Yorkshire vineyard reports 'jaw-dropping' year
A thriving vineyard in the Vale of York has reported a ‘jaw-dropping’ 2025, with award and event success, plus a bumper harvest.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:14:00 +0000
Try this wild winter walk across Stump Cross Caverns
This week's winter walk takes us to Stump Cross Caverns between Pateley Bridge and Grassington

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
'Most perfect' North Yorkshire village with a 'hidden gem' and 'old world charm' pub
This North York Moors village is one of the 'most perfect' in Yorkshire and has a 'hidden gem' as well as an 'old world charm' pub and tearoom

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:48:00 +0000
'Why I'm voting Labour not Reform in Heworth by-election in York'
Our letter writer explains: 'Why I'm voting Labour not Reform in by-election'

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:44:00 +0000
Delightful traditional village pub serves the classics with innovations
We all know how important it is for a village to have a good pub.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sad truth about York dog looking for home after seven months in rescue centre
A GENTLE and loyal Akita dog who had a tough start is searching for a new home after seven months in the care of the RSPCA York.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Proper pints in York's tiniest pub that has refused to change since 1903
FRESH from being hailed CAMRA's pub of the year, this pint-sized hostelry which was last decorated in 1903 invites drinkers to step back in time.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Three 'adventurous' forest walks dog owners can't miss in North Yorkshire
Dog owners are being encouraged by Forestry England to explore the Yorkshire forests this winter for a refreshing start to the year.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Revised plans for controversial motorway services area off A1 in North Yorkshire
Plans for a controversial motorway service area (MSA) off the A1(M) in North Yorkshire have been revised to account for industry changes.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
On this day - Stars paid tribute to iconic rock star with York connection
On this day in 2016, stars from the world of showbiz and entertainment paid tribute to iconic rock star David Bowie - who had a surprising York connection.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Huge offer on trampoline sessions for 'saddest day of year' in York
Oxygen York is partnering with national children’s charity, Barnardo’s, offering the discounted sessions.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The North Yorkshire handcrafted sandwich shop by the sea that's 'heaven on a plate'
This North Yorkshire handcrafted sandwich shop by the coast near Whitby has been hailed by customers for its food said to be 'heaven on a plate'

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Weekend weather forecast for York: Yellow weather warning in effect
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice until 3pm on Saturday across York.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'I didn’t think – I just did it' - York river rescue man says we must help each other
A council worker at the centre of a rescue drama after a man entered the River Ouse in York has encouraged people to help others.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pre-booking for this year's York Residents' Festival has opened
Pre-booking for this year's York Residents' Festival has officially begun.

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