York Press

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Popular York business to reopen after damage to historic building
A popular York business has announced that it will be reopening today after its Grade I exterior was damaged by a truck earlier this month.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:50:00 +0000
'We always sprinkle sugar on mushy peas - try it!'
'We always sprinkle sugar on mushy peas', says our letter writer whose unusual request for the sweet stuff has occasionally attracted an audience while he ate.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:29:17 +0000
Firefighters tackle blaze in North Yorkshire coastal village
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Filey and Scarborough were called to Primrose Valley near Filey around 12.15am this morning (March 20).

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
York is officially among UK's best places to live for 2026 and this is exactly why
York is officially among the best places to live in the UK for 2026 according to The Sunday Times and this is exactly why

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:23:00 +0000
Micklegate to come under spotlight at local history event in York Waterstones
YORK'S fascinating history will come under the spotlight at an event next week at Waterstones in York.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:34:43 +0000
Youths ignore police and are banned from North Yorkshire town high street
Police officers were in High Street, Eastfield, near Scarborough last night (March 19) and banned five youths from the area for 48 hours.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Young Scarborough drummer set to take centre stage on Britain's Got Talent
A 12-year-old Scarborough drummer, Nancy, is set to take centre stage on Britain’s Got Talent this week.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Network Rail praises passengers amid work along East Coast Main Line
Network Rail says it is grateful for passengers' understanding amid ongoing improvement works on the East Coast Main Line.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Miniature horse makes surprise visit to York care home
A miniature horse named Monet made a surprise appearance at Connaught Court.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Beloved actor to host Scarborough one-off show to raise money for charity
Jemma Redgrave will host a one-off performance called Honk! at Scarborough Joseph Theatre to raise money for a charity.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Military veteran shares 'powerful reminder' of Yorkshire’s Armed Forces event
Veteran David Purvis has spoken of his pride in the bond between the military and community ahead of Scarborough Armed Forces Day.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Choir from Malton to perform pieces inspired by spring and Palm Sunday
The Chanticleer Singers, from Malton, are set to perform in All Saints' Church, Kirkbymoorside to celebrate Palm Sunday and Spring.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Well-loved sandwich shop with huge portions and community spirit in Press contest
A family-run sandwich bar which champions local suppliers is today’s contender in a Press competition.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
CBeebies and BAFTA award-winner announces York show as part of UK tour
Justin Fletcher will bring his brand new show, Justin Live – Justin Time to Rock, to York Barbican.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York-based band to headline popular charity ball in Scarborough
The Rainbow Charity Ball is returning to Scarborough Spa, with York-based Huge Party Band headlining the event.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hundreds come together to celebrate young people in the East Riding
The VCFSE Youth Conference has brought together more than 150 people from across the East Riding.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'It's been carnage' - York waste business owner hits out at changes to Hazel Court
A York business owner has hit out at the council after a new system introduced at the tip has damaged his business and forced him to decline jobs.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Stamford Bridge care home creates cake for parent company contest
Residents and staff at Stamford Bridge care home are hoping their entry for Barchester's cake competition will rise to the top.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
First Bus driver clocks out after more than half a century of service
Ian McDonald, 70, is retiring from First Bus, where he spent nearly 52 years with the company and its predecessors.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Head teachers gather in York to tackle schools' biggest challenges
Head teachers are meeting in York to take on the biggest challenges and opportunities facing schools.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Fall-risk man, 88, left on York Hospital ward for over two hours without walking aid
A man with a history of falls was left on a York Hospital ward for more than two hours before being given his own walking frame, a report has said.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:09:23 +0000
Crash on major road into York
The A64 has both lanes closed on the entry slip road from junction 44 of the A1(M) near Aberford following a crash with eight-mile northbound tailbacks on that section of motorway to junction 42.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Popular horse-racing event coming to Dalton Hall near Beverley this weekend
The Holderness Point-to-Point event is set to take place at Dalton Hall near Beverley this weekend.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pickering Running Club members shine at challenging moorland race
Members of the Pickering Running Club recently took on a 10.5-mile moorland race, Blakey Blitz, facing more than 2,000 ft of climbs.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:27:42 +0000
A64 drive-thru's 9m-tall sign refused planning consent- after being installed
City of York Council planning officers said the sign was too tall, dominant and lit up.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:59:00 +0000
Cowboy builders ripped part of roof off OAP's house and stole nearly £93,000
This is one of a gang of cowboy builders who removed part of a York pensioner’s roof in winter, replacing it with a tarpaulin, as they conned him out of nearly £93,000 in three months.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:36:43 +0000
Car crashes into shop in centre of town near York
A gold-coloured BMW 5-Series was driven into the window of a Boots pharmacy in Market Place, Pocklington at lunchtime today (March 19).

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:14:00 +0000
CCTV of man who died after being restrained in York shop to be shown in court
FOOTAGE of some of the last moments of Sam Diatta who died after being restrained in York jewellery shop Mappin & Webb will be shown at his inquest.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
£456 million plan to fix roads and bring in fixed speed cameras
THE mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith has unveiled a £456 million plan to fix roads, tackle potholes and introduce fixed speed cameras.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:11:03 +0000
Police will continue to speed monitor this road in East Yorkshire
Humberside Police will continue to monitor speeding along a main road in East Yorkshire – after 240 drivers were checked in one week.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:10:00 +0000
'Absolutely despicable' - York MP hits out in Trafalgar Square row
YORK Outer MP Luke Charters has hit out at Tory party leader Kemi Badenoch for failing to sack the Shadow Justice Secretary.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'It's just a lovely, lovely place' - new charity superstore opens in York today
A Yorkshire charity is opening its biggest ever charity shop today and volunteers have spoken about what it means to them to be involved with the organisation.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'This will open up exciting opportunities for York' - programme return welcomed
York Outer MP Luke Charters has welcomed the news that York students can benefit from the return of the EU funded Erasmus+ programme.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:35:52 +0000
New parking restrictions considered to address ‘displacement’ of campervans on coast
NEW traffic regulation orders could be brought in to mitigate the impact of the original ban on overnight parking of motorhomes on the coast.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:11:57 +0000
Fire crews called to rescue dog from roof in York
Fire crews from Acomb have rescued a dog which was found on the roof of a property in York.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:00:52 +0000
New kind of rave coming to York
A new kind of clubbing experience is coming to York this weekend designed for women who love to dance, but not the late nights or the morning-after slump.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:59:30 +0000
North Yorkshire Mayor responds to council’s criticism over high street pilot scheme
THE Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has described as ‘disappointing’ a lack of involvement in a pilot project to spruce up Scarborough town centre.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:54:10 +0000
How to avoid falling victim to cowboy builders who claim to help you
Police have warned the public against cold callers who claim that they have come to help you.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:46:00 +0000
Major North Yorkshire estate agency puts own office on the market
The growing North Yorkshire estate agency has put its own office in Harrogate on the market.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:19:14 +0000
Motor dealer launches ultra-rapid EV charging unit in York
Arnold Clark Charge has boosted its public charging network with the launch of six new ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers at its York Motorstore.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:03:27 +0000
Deadline for entries extended to top York buildings competition
The York Design Awards has extended its entry deadline until April 2, giving architects, developers, and property owners additional time to submit their outstanding design projects.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:39:17 +0000
York jobs fair preview as claimant count holds steady - including how to attend
Work Coaches in North Yorkshire are gearing for the York Jobs, Apprenticeships and Skills Fair.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:57:24 +0000
Interactive enhancements plan for building that is ‘gateway to Whitby heritage’
A £125,000 project is aiming to help refurbish a historic building that serves as ‘a gateway to Whitby’s heritage’.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:56:09 +0000
Free cake for first 100 customers as new York dessert shop prepares to open
Cake lovers could get a free sweet treat this Saturday as an anticipated multi-million pound dessert business prepares to open in York.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:54:56 +0000
Greens slam water minister’s ‘credulous attitude’ on visit to North Yorkshire town
THE chair of the local Green Party has hit out at the water minister’s ‘credulous attitude’ following a visit to North Yorkshire.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:19:42 +0000
Network Rail to close line through North Yorkshire towns for signal replacement work
Network Rail said a signalling upgrade project mean no services will run two North Yorkshire towns on Sunday, March 22.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Scarborough Spa Pavilion to host long-standing rock band as part of UK tour
The Wonder Stuff will perform at Scarborough Spa Pavilion on October 22 as part of their 40th-anniversary UK tour.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:24:49 +0000
East Yorkshire man jailed following aggravated burglary and ammonia attack
Jordan Shields, 36, of South Back Lane, Bridlington, was sentenced to eight years and two months in prison at Hull Crown Court on Monday (March 16), after being convicted of aggravated burglary in August 2025.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:09:42 +0000
Verdict on private car ban through major York city centre route to improve buses
City of York Council ran a consultation on the plans after they were first unveiled last year.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:16:35 +0000
Thieves target York branch of national supermarket chain
North Yorkshire Police said detergent was stolen from Farmfoods, in Tower Court, Oakdale Road, Clifton, on Wednesday, February 25 and on the same day there was an attempted theft of groceries from the same store.

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