York Press

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 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
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 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 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 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.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0100
One of York's main bridges set to close on Monday for streetlight replacement works
City of York Council said it is closing Bishopgate in York from the Tower Street roundabout to its junction with Clementhorpe from 8pm on Monday, July 6 to 6am on Tuesday July 7.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Last chance to buy ‘luxury’ £1.45 million home in York – after 3 other mansions sell
Buyers have been given their last chance to buy a £1.45 million mansion in Fulford Road, York – after the three other properties in the new high-end estate all sold for more than £1 million.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Hundreds in bald caps gather to watch Worldwide sensation at new Yorkshire festival
Thousands of people wearing bald caps as Mr Worldwide himself set the roof on fire for the first day of the Roundhay Festival in Leeds

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0100
Civil War battle that changed course of English history remembered outside York
The Battle of Marston Moor is being remembered this weekend (July 4 and 5) with re-enactments of the 1644 clash, staged by the Sealed Knot re-enactment society.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:42:53 +0100
'We're changing the viewpoint and conception of the place' - York festival curator
Jeff Clark, creative director of The Art of Protest, who say they are changemakers "dedicated to transforming towns cities and communities - one spray can at a time", spoke to The Press at something of a homecoming event - AcombFest 26.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Pro golfer speaks about plans to open new entertainment venue in East Yorkshire town
European tour golf Sam Robinson and his wife Natalie are planning to launch a new indoor golf and entertainment venue in Beverley town centre

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:02:45 +0100
PICTURES: Hundreds flock to art festival celebrating large-scale murals in York
The Press visited AcombFest 26, which is taking place across Acomb will take place over three days from Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
'Fashion, scooters, nicknames – I was one of York's Mods in the swinging 60s'
John Fletcher was a York Mod in the 1960s and has some stories to tell about his time in the Outcrowd

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:21:48 +0100
Paddleboarders rescued after being 'potentially cut off' from East Yorkshire coast
Coastguard teams from Bridlington and Filey, along with the Flamborough Lifeboat, responded to the incident just before 5pm following reports that the paddleboarders were potentially cut off and unable to self-recover near North Landing.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:27:09 +0100
Police called in after fire started deliberately in York suburb
A fire believed to have been started deliberately broke out in bushes around 3 metres by 3 metres off a cycle path in Tang Hall, York, at around 5.40pm.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:27:57 +0100
FIRST LOOK: new coffee shop from team behind one of York's most popular brunch venues
Rise has opened a new coffee shop in Museum Street, on the site of the former Cocoa Joes opposite Museum Gardens, and The Press went along to speak to the owner on its second day (Saturday, July 4).

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:23:33 +0100
80s music stars bring all their hits to York for unique one-off summer gig
80s music legends OMD play in York this week - just one highlight of what's on in York over the next seven days

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:24:24 +0100
Person falls down cliff in North Yorkshire town - multiple emergency service incident
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said a multi-service operation began when it was called to Primrose Valley in Filey around 11pm yesterday (Friday, July 3) after the person lost their footing.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:03:19 +0100
Thief targets local pet shop in North Yorkshire town and steals £10 of stock
£10 of stock was stolen from Linton Pet Shop in Market Place, Malton, on June 12. Police have issued a CCTV still and are appealing for the public's assistance.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
REVIEW: We enjoy authentic Italian in thriving restaurant in town near York
Decades ago, I used to visit Tadcaster as a child and the town seemed booming back then.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around York this weekend
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in York, according to petrolprices.com.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office forecasts warm, dry weekend for York with sunny intervals
The Met Office has forecast a warm and dry weekend for York.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major York road to be closed overnight for over a month - starting next week
A major York road is set to be closed overnight for over a month starting next week.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'He tried to hold back time - but was swimming against the tide'
'He tried to hold back time - but was swimming against the tide' - a reader's verdict on the late Humphrey Smith

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ghostly tales and gin as Mad Alice haunts North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is set to take visitors on a chilling journey into the darker side of the moors with an immersive ghost‑themed evening experience returning to the line.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Absolutely beautiful' beach named a hidden gem to visit this summer
An “absolutely beautiful” beach in North Yorkshire has been named one of the best hidden gems to visit in the UK this summer and it's dog friendly.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How Sophia, 7, responded to her brother’s cancer diagnosis - and inspired a community
‘We’re going to blast those cancer cells away' - how a York school girl’s response to her younger brother's cancer diagnosis inspired a community.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Enjoy a wonderful waterfalls walk with picture-perfect village and pub with parking
This walk, perfect for the weekend, takes in waterfalls a 'picture perfect village' and a pub with parking

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Warning issued for dog owners visiting North Yorkshire coast this summer
A warning has been issued to dog owners this summer on where they can bring their pooch in North Yorkshire.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Work begins to cut sewage discharges into River Ouse at York site
Work is underway as a water operator shares it hopes on scheme that it hopes will cut sewage discharges into the River Ouse by almost half.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Golf is for everyone’ - 26+ Club launch set for Tadcaster this summer
A new golf community set up to support beginners and higher handicap players is launching an inclusive event in North Yorkshire this summer.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire schoolgirl wins Royal Mint national writing contest
Seven-year-old Marlowe Askew-Smith from Selby has won the Royal Mint Museum’s national short story competition with her magical tale The Gold Fox.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
IN THE DOCK violent woman and sex offender sentenced at York Magistrates Court
A woman guilty of violence at York Railway Station, two thieves and a sex offender were among defendants sentenced recently at the city's magistrates court.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Empty York care home costs council £145k since closing due to anti-social behaviour
Empty Clifton care home Morrell House has cost City of York Council more than £145,000 since it closed in 2018, new figures show.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Press says extortionate hospital car parking charges need changing
York Hospital is charging £22 for parking to NHS patients compared to much lower prices in Scarborough and Bridlington in Yorkshire.

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