York Press
Fri, 22 May 2026 09:22:24 +0100Luke Charters MP resigns from position - saying Labour should be 'bolder'
YORK Outer MP Luke Charters has resigned as a parliamentary private secretary (PPS) for Business Secretary Peter Kyle.
Fri, 22 May 2026 09:09:12 +0100Car crashes into bike rack in York - police on scene
A car has crashed into a bicycle rack off Blossom Street, next to the Everyman cinema in York, with police on the scene.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100York and North Yorkshire MPs hit out over US tech firm's access to NHS patient data
Rachael Maskell and Tom Gordon have hit out at the government after it was revealed that staff from Palantir had been given access to NHS patient data.
Fri, 22 May 2026 09:19:57 +0100Street in York city centre is set to close for filming
City of York Council said Shambles, one of the city's most photographed and videoed highways, is closed from 6pm on Thursday, June 4 until 2am on Friday, June 5.
Fri, 22 May 2026 08:20:00 +0100Popular York venue chosen for first time as host of national band championship finals
York Barbican in Paragon Street close to the city centre is hosting the Sections 1-4 finals of The National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain on Saturday September 19 and Sunday September 20.
Fri, 22 May 2026 07:18:20 +0100Fly-tipped rubbish deliberately set alight in North Yorkshire town
The county's fire and rescue service said a crew from Tadcaster was called to Sherburn-in-Elmet around 12.10 this morning (May 22).
Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100"Turbulent times call for strong leadership' - letter
"Turbulent times call for strong leadership' - today's letter writers share their views on politics, Clifton Airshow in 1951, and the tourist tax.
Fri, 22 May 2026 06:10:00 +0100City of York Council issues alert over parking text message scam
It comes after text messages have been sent claiming the recipient has had a parking ticket.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:48:00 +0100Vandal wrecks part of car in York suburbs
North Yorkshire Police said a blue-coloured Toyota Yaris had its wing mirror kicked off by an unknown man in Gale Lane, which runs from Foxwood to Chapelfields, around 9.30pm on Friday, May 15.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Selby care home to face bus drivers in World Cup-themed football match
Action for Care residential home in Selby has organised a World Cup-themed football match against local Arriva bus drivers.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Limited edition dressing helps raise hundreds of pounds for York charity
A limited edition dressing has helped raise £750 for HOPING, a charity supporting people in food poverty.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100York hotel manager shortlisted for international hospitality award
Alice Fraser, who works at The Grand, York, is in the running for the 2026 Rising Star Programme.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100North Yorkshire national park named one of best places for solo adventures
The North York Moors National Park has been named one of the best places in the UK for solo outdoor adventures by outdoor clothing brand TOG24.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100York theatregoers to enjoy savings through extended restaurant partnership
Grand Opera House York, Ate O’Clock, and Social8 Lounge are extending their collaboration for another year.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100York railway museum welcomes Japanese delegates for major new partnership
The National Railway Museum in York and Japanese delegates formed a new collaboration with the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park in Nagoya.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100SPARK to transform for York Pride celebrations and community gathering
SPARK is set to host a Pride pre-parade gathering on May 30.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Vigilante pair invaded house and attacked York couple in their own home, court hears
A vigilante couple from York took the law into their own hands when they invaded another couple’s home and attacked them.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Large-scale biblical portrait collection to be displayed at East Yorkshire chapel
David Nevard's collection, Drawn to Imperfection, is coming to the Methodist Chapel in Main Street, Cranswick.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Jewellery and antiques valuation roadshow coming to Selby community centre
Vintage Cash Out roadshow is giving residents the chance to uncover the hidden value of their treasures at Staynor Hall Community Centre.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100East Riding residents invited to explore new careers at upcoming events
East Riding Council is encouraging people to explore new opportunities in the care sector at two upcoming events in Beverley and Goole.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Harrogate research agency expands team with new manager appointment
A research agency in Harrogate, Harlow Consulting, has welcomed a new member to its growing team, Mary Meredith.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100North Yorkshire community centre receives funding for redecoration work
The Hunmanby Community Centre is putting the finishing touches to a redecorating project, after receiving a £1,970 grant.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Whitby care home celebrates anniversary with circus-themed party
The Mayfield care home in Whitby marked its third anniversary with a day of festivities and community spirit.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Dark comedy exploring masculinity and addiction coming to Scarborough
A play exploring themes of masculinity, mental health, and addiction, called RUM, is coming to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Persistent York shoplifter jailed without appearing in dock
The dock of York Magistrates Court was empty as one of the city's most persistent shoplifters was convicted and sentenced to jail.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Award-winning gothic theatre show returning to Yorkshire and Ripon
An award-winning gothic theatre show, One Man Poe, is returning to Yorkshire and Ripon this summer.
Fri, 22 May 2026 09:38:43 +0100Cheaper biscuits, chocolate and free buses - families to get help in new £150m plan
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a new “Great British Summer Savings” package as experts warn household energy bills could rocket by another £209.
Fri, 22 May 2026 09:37:13 +0100Lidl makes change in UK stores with new 15p charge that will save shoppers money
Lidl is rolling out 15p paper carrier bags across all its UK stores as part of a major in-store change
Fri, 22 May 2026 07:55:57 +0100Tesco to introduce major change for Clubcard holders as several new items revealed
Tesco is launching a new hot meal deal range for thousands of Clubcard holders.
Fri, 22 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100Emmerdale to put much-loved character at centre of powerful new storyline
Emmerdale is set to tackle a powerful new storyline with one character being at the heart of it.
Thu, 21 May 2026 13:59:34 +0100Police hunt for man with links to York after prison recall
Police hunting for Stephen Ashes, with links to York, who has been recalled to prison.
Thu, 21 May 2026 11:52:50 +0100Hunt for wanted man believed to be in York
North Yorkshire Police has launched a manhunt for 42-year-old Douglas Macrae, wanted in connection with a series of robberies in York.
Thu, 21 May 2026 11:22:20 +0100York doctor guilty of dropping cigarette butt - claimed video evidence was AI
A York doctor fined for dropping a cigarette butt claimed a video capturing it was AI generated, a court has heard.
Thu, 21 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100'Ancient tradition steeped in history'- new Lord Mayor of York takes office
York's new Lord Mayor for the coming municipal year has assumed office.
Thu, 21 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100'Inappropriate' log burner installed in medieval York home faces removal
A wood burning stove faces removal following its installation in a medieval York building.
Thu, 21 May 2026 12:16:21 +0100North Yorkshire pub reveals new look ahead of tomorrow's re-opening
The owners of a former coaching inn just outside Ripon have released photos of its new look in advance of its re-opening tomorrow (Friday).
Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:38 +0100'Excessive'- blow to national pub chain's York revamp efforts
Plans lodged by a national pub chain have been refused in a blow to its rebrand efforts in York.
Thu, 21 May 2026 11:06:56 +0100Wine shop set to open in historic North Yorkshire street
TipSea Wines is set to open in one of Whitby’s most historic streets.
Thu, 21 May 2026 10:43:26 +0100Council puts major waterpark up for sale
A POPULAR leisure park has been put up for sale by North Yorkshire Council.
Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100North Yorkshire firm bucks trend as straw shortage hits UK farmers
Horse-bedding specialist Unibed, in South Milford near Selby say they have overcome straw shortages which are posing fresh challenges for UK farmers.
Thu, 21 May 2026 18:04:22 +0100Firefighters called to house fire in York suburb
Firefighters have been called to a house fire in a York suburb.
Thu, 21 May 2026 17:55:01 +0100Fraudsters target popular DIY chain in North Yorkshire
Fraudsters have targeted B&Q in Scarborough.
Thu, 21 May 2026 17:45:05 +0100Woman sexually assaulted after being given lift in North Yorkshire town
A woman was sexually assaulted after being given a lift in a North Yorkshire town.
Thu, 21 May 2026 17:30:22 +0100York restaurant named among best of the best by top food critics
A York restaurant has been named among the best of the best by top food critics – less than a year after first opening its doors.
Thu, 21 May 2026 17:27:56 +0100Jury out in trial of soldier who denies seven rapes and other sexual offences
A jury at York Crown Court is considering whether a long-serving soldier is guilty of seven rapes and six other sexual offences.
Thu, 21 May 2026 16:59:04 +0100No date for delayed opening of NHS diagnostics centre
THE opening of a medical centre in North Yorkshire has been delayed with no date set for when services will start to be provided.
Thu, 21 May 2026 16:08:16 +0100Police to crack down on 'dangerous' motorcycle riding over the bank holiday weekend
Police are cracking down on dangerous motorcycle riding this bank holiday weekend.
Thu, 21 May 2026 16:03:45 +0100Bemused resident hits out at council over wrongly spelt sign in York
A bemused York resident has called on the council to replace the Bowness Drive street sign which has been left misspelt for more than a month.
Thu, 21 May 2026 15:35:14 +0100‘Value for money’ questions over £15m pier redevelopment
A PLANNED redevelopment of an historic pier in North Yorkshire is set to be completed by the end of 2028.
Thu, 21 May 2026 14:32:26 +0100Greggs set to open this Friday at 6am in North Yorkshire town
A Greggs opens its doors tomorrow (Friday) in Starbeck, Harrogate, by the Morrisons supermarket.