York Press

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:46:59 +0100
Travel warning affecting passengers at York station
Train services through York station remain affected by a power failure yesterday (Thursday, August 6) which affected parts of the national network in the North West.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'It will cost taxpayers' a fortune' - MP hits out at asylum plans for former RAF base
Sir Alec Shelbrooke has hit out at Home Office plans to house asylum seekers at RAF Linton-on-Ouse.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:46:10 +0100
North Yorkshire stately home features in new Channel 5 programme
A NORTH Yorkshire stately home and its connections to the rise of the railways has featured on a new television programme.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:24:00 +0100
Thief targets health and wellness shop in major York retail complex
North Yorkshire Police said vitamins were stolen from Holland and Barrett in McArthurGlen York Designer Outlet on Tuesday, June 30.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0100
Thieves target street on edge of York village and steal electric mountain bike
North Yorkshire Police said a grey-coloured "semi-electric" Orbea Wild bicycle was stolen from outside the front of a house in Westpit Lane, Strensall on Wednesday, July 8.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Harrogate homebuilding show reveals homeowners spending almost £150k on projects
Research shows homeowners are spending nearly £150,000 on major property projects, ahead of the Northern Homebuilding & Renovating Show.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York bar seeks licence to expand into neighbouring Bishopthorpe Road site
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists is looking to expand its Premises Licence in Bishopthorpe Road.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New parking restrictions to come into force along North Yorkshire street
North Yorkshire Council has announced changes to parking on Queen’s Terrace in Filey.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Online long-distance relationship turned into nightmare for York woman
An online romance turned into a months-long nightmare for a York woman when she ended the relationship, the city's magistrates heard.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Leading accountancy firm appoints new consulting manager
Clive Owen, which has an office in York, has welcomed Nathan Allan as consulting manager.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free surplus food available from popular supermarket's stores across Yorkshire
Shoppers across Yorkshire are now able to collect surplus food for free thanks to a growing partnership with Lidl and Olio.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York Vegan Christmas Festival to return with food, shopping and workshops
York Vegan Christmas Festival, run by Vegan Events UK, is set to bring a taste of plant-based living to the city.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Scarborough Fair calls performers to take part in autumn festivals
Scarborough Fair has launched an open call for applications to take part in two major events, Scarborough Lights and Scarborough Streets.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'How does this keep happening?' Anger at York scheme's £34m overspend
A York reader says soaring costs on major projects, including Station Gateway, raise serious questions about budgeting and financial accountability.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New figures reveal York tourism delivered £2.08bn boost to city's economy
The economic impact report from Make It York revealed tourism brought a £2.08 billion boost to York’s economy last year.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
M&S café set to close later this week
An M&S café is to close its doors for good later this week.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Martin House pool helps children with specialist needs and families
A new hydrotherapy pool, opened at Martin House Children’s Hospice, is giving families the chance to swim together for the first time.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Afternoon tea with a coastal twist: Explore Robin Hood’s Bay by buggy
A hotel is serving up a coastal twist on a traditional afternoon treat as part of Afternoon Tea Week

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Decision on major Station Gateway plan after years of planning in North Yorkshire
PLANS for a major station gateway redevelopment on the North Yorkshire coast are set to be given formal approval by councillors.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire Wolds Railway hosting teddy-themed family day this summer
The Yorkshire Wolds Railway is inviting visitors to bring their favourite childhood companions for a special day out next week.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Colourful new banners and artwork unveiled across Goole town centre
Goole’s new banners, bunting, and window stickers are part of a visual upgrade designed by artist Kim Huball.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Students can claim free pizza at chain in York and Harrogate on results day
Popular pizza chain Zizzi is giving away free pizzas to students on results day, including York and Harrogate.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sowerby schoolboy raises more than £500 for Macmillan Cancer Support
Samuel Strudwick, from Sowerby, has raised more than £500 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Elvington Primary School summer fayre boosted by housebuilder support
David Wilson Homes sponsored stalls at Elvington Church of England Primary School’s recent summer fayre.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New alcohol licence application submitted for Haxby premises
99 Seats Limited, based on Haxby Road, is seeking permission to sell alcohol for on- and off-premises consumption.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Visitor to York convicted of committing offence under 179-year-old law
A travelling shoplifter has appeared in court charged with setting off security alarms at Fulford Road Police Station after his arrest in York.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
First pub famous artist David Hockney got drunk in goes on sale for £850,000
An East Yorkshire pub famous for being the first pub artist David Hockney got drunk in has gone on the market.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0100
I tried eight decaf teas and one supermarket's was so good I may switch
DEMAND for decaffeinated tea is growing, with people cutting back on caffeine for health reasons.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pickering Running Club members impress in races at home and abroad
Members of Pickering Running Club enjoyed success during a busy weekend of racing, from York to Australia.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:30:59 +0100
'Excellent' UK furniture company falls into administration after 8 years in business
UK furniture company Furneo is at risk of closing down after falling into administration.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:23:16 +0100
Man, 20, denies burgling York guesthouse and stealing electric bikes
A 20-year-old man today appeared before York Magistrates Court accused of burgling a guesthouse in the city. Finlay Drinkhill denied the charge.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:35:00 +0100
'Operation clean-up' underway as Travellers leave York village
Eyewitnesses said caravans left Rufforth Playing Fields, off the B1224 Wetherby Road yesterday evening around 6.30pm (Wednesday, August 5).

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:14:28 +0100
Major delays and cancellations across train network after power failure
Major delays are expected across the train network today after a power failure.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:35:04 +0100
'Severe' delays ease after crash blocks major road
Motorists are being warned of heavy traffic following a crash along the A64 in York.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire gymnast to move across the globe with sport
A gymnast who has represented a North Yorkshire club is set to take her talent across the globe.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Popular North Yorkshire town sees 27% surge in retail crime
A POPULAR North Yorkshire town has seen a 27 per cent increase in retail crime despite an overall reduction across the county.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100
More than 60,000 homes set for broadband boost
More than 60,000 homes and businesses are now connected to faster internet after a new government scheme was launched.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:00:10 +0100
Firefighters called after person sets bush on fire trying to kill wasps
Firefighters were called out in a coastal North Yorkshire town after a person set a bush on fire trying to destroy a wasp nest.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:54:35 +0100
Car gets stuck in key North Yorkshire road after engine failure
A car became stuck after suffering engine failure in the middle of a key North Yorkshire road.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:25:47 +0100
No more affordable homes planned for 1,500-house estate in North Yorkshire
Plans for up to 1,500 homes in Eggborough will go back before councillors next week with no commitment from the developer to build more affordable homes.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:20:29 +0100
Another Sam Smith's pub reopens after nearly four years' closure
Yet another Sam Smith’s pub has reopened in the area- the Red Lion at Bramham.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Artists invited to bid for £17,000 public art commission in North Yorkshire
ARTISTS in North Yorkshire could earn almost £20,000 for designing a new mural in a coastal resort.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
MP says 20mph speed limit on rural roads would be a 'disaster'
A NORTH Yorkshire MP has said Labour’s new Active Travel Guidance is another 'front in the war on rural England'.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
York business group plans events to attract families and locals to city centre
An organisation created to help independent businesses thrive after York was flooded on Boxing Day 2015 has celebrated ten years.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Teenager died after trying to swim across River Ouse in York, inquest hears
A teenager drowned after trying to swim across the River Ouse in York, an inquest heard.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
New wine bar to bring a taste of France to York city centre
A new wine bar is set to bring a touch of France to York city centre.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:06:11 +0100
Police appeal after report of unique theft from York shop
A limited-edition sculpture is reported to have been stolen from an art shop in Colliergate, York.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0100
WATCH - Masked gang drive car into North Yorkshire service station during ram raid
Masked men reversed their car inside Wetherby Services to raid slot machines.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0100
Driver injured two people when he ploughed into traffic in North Yorkshire
A man injured two drivers seriously after he failed to stop for stationary traffic on the A19 near Eggborough, York magistrates heard.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:46 +0100
WATCH - Arrest of kidnapper who tracked woman to York hotel and forced her into car
A man who kidnapped a woman and forced him into his car after tracking her movements and finding her in a York hotel has been jailed.

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