York Press

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:15:03 +0000
Storm Bram: 5 flood warnings in York, North and East Yorkshire
FIVE flood warnings and nine flood alerts remain in place this morning (December 11) across York, North and East Yorkshire in the wake of heavy rainfall from Storm Bram.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
'We are incredibly excited' - business plans new retail concept for York landmark
A MUCH-LOVED York business has submitted plans for a brand new retail concept in Monk Bar.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
'Burst pipe Armageddon in York is totally shameful' - reaction as hosepipe ban lifted
A YORK MP has hit out at the region's water supplier over what he claims is .

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:10:00 +0000
'Good luck Tony, we need more people like you on the council'
Our letter writer wishes York cafe owner Tony Vickers good luck in your election bid for City of York Council

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:05:00 +0000
Every day should be Small Business Saturday says Tory MP Kevin Hollinrake
Every day should be Small Business Saturday says Tory MP Kevin Hollinrake - who encourages us to shop local

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
REVIEW: Sleeping Beauty, York Theatre Royal - no rest for the wicked or wacky
REVIEW: There'll be no rest for the wicked or the wacky as York Theatre Royal stages Sleeping Beauty until January 4 2026.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
State-of-the-art building opens in major new chapter for school near York
A NEW state-of-the-art building has been officially opened at a school near York as it marks a major milestone in its redevelopment.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Night marshals deployed in Harrogate and Selby over festive period
Night marshals are being deployed in Harrogate and Selby to help people enjoy the festive season safely and responsibly.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Care worker honoured for 25 years of dedicated service at York care home
Sue Pullon, based at Meadowbeck Care Home, has been honoured for 25 years of dedicated service.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Biggest rail shake up in over a decade to bring over 10,000 new seats
A major rail upgrade is set to improve services and provide over 10,000 new seats each week.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Some could pay less and others more for HMO parking permits ahead of decision
PLANS to abolish separate parking permits for HMOs which could see some residents paying less and others more are set for a decision.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Festival plans to bring world-class acts to Yorkshire village church
The Northern Aldborough Festival, now in its 32nd year, will take place in the North Yorkshire village of Aldborough next year.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
York jewellery store encourages shoppers to show festive cheer with gift cards
York jeweller, Beaverbrooks, is giving shoppers the chance to win a £50 gift card in exchange for a little Christmas cheer.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire business district named finalist in National BID Awards
Ripon BID has been shortlisted in the Tourist Initiative category at the National BID Awards 2026.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Major national conference gathers at North York Moors abbey
The North York Moors National Park hosted the first Northern England Dark Skies Alliance Conference to tackle light pollution.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
East Riding Music Service and East Riding of Yorkshire Band join forces
The East Riding Music Service and East Riding of Yorkshire Band have joined forces to make it the 'band in residence'.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
York residents encouraged to shape future of care services in the East Riding
York residents are being encouraged to help shape the future of care services in their community, with a consultation in the East Riding.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Festive support for push to save York community sports centre - how you can help
A PUSH to save a well-used community sports centre which is under threat has received a festive boost - but it is still a race against time.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
York volunteering organisation among first to receive new Citywide Quality Mark
A volunteering organisation in York has become one of the first to receive a new quality mark.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Gangsters'from good families' used York Air BnB as drug supply base, court told
Three Bradford men “from good families” stocked a York Air BnB with thousands of pounds of cocaine and heroin for sale in York, the city's crown court heard.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Largest one-day Christmas market in the country returns to Beverley
FESTIVE celebrations are set to fill the streets with the largest one-day Christmas market in the country.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:54:58 +0000
2 popular channels axed from Freeview after 23 years on the air
Two long-running channels once loved by children have been axed from Freeview this week after more than 20 years on the air.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 21:54:39 +0000
Crash involving bus closes major road in York
Boroughbridge Road in York has reopened after a crash involving a bus.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:38:00 +0000
Man jailed for 'lowest of crimes' against 84-year-old widow
The leader of a gang of cowboy builders who defrauded an 84-year-old North Yorkshire woman by falsely claiming her roof needed work has been jailed for three years.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:24:46 +0000
Man wanted by police for prison recall after burglary in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Police are hunting for James Francis David Drydale, from Sleights, near Whitby, who is wanted for prison recall.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:28:02 +0000
Concerned family shares photos of much-loved Robert - now missing for 12 days
A round-the-clock search is continuing for a North Yorkshire man who has now been missing for 12 days as concerns grow.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:16:43 +0000
Main road in North Yorkshire blocked following crash
A main road in North Yorkshire is blocked due to a crash.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
'He fights every day to do the things other children his age do naturally'
The family of Kai Macgregor from Starbeck hope to raise £4,000 to help their boy, who has cerebellar hypoplasia and ataxia.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:26:42 +0000
Labour selects former York councillor Anna Perrett as Heworth by-election candidate
A FORMER York councillor and school governor has been selected to stand as Labour’s candidate for the upcoming Heworth by-election.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:23:28 +0000
Storm Bram: 6 flood warnings in York, North and East Yorkshire
SIX flood warnings and 13 flood alerts remain in place this morning (December 10) across York, North and East Yorkshire in the wake of heavy rainfall from Storm Bram.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000
Date set for hosepipe ban to end
Yorkshire Water has announced a temporary hosepipe ban for the region ends today.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:42:19 +0000
How to beat the fraudsters who pray on elderly householders
As a cowboy builder who defrauded an 84-year-old woman out of £1,500 begins a three-year sentence, North Yorkshire Police advise how to avoid falling victim to similar fraudsters.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:16:31 +0000
Disability friendly equipment to be installed in York village play area
A children's play area in Skelton is set to receive a major upgrade to add disability friendly equipment after receiving a grant from the National Lottery

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:28:28 +0000
Racecourse reveals expansion plans for accommodation
York Racecourse is hosting a public meeting as it proposes expanding one of its buildings to expand its accommodation offering.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:56:13 +0000
Motorbike thieves target busy road in York suburbs
North Yorkshire Police said a Yamaha 125cc motorbike was taken from an address in Osbaldwick Lane between 5.20pm and 7.20pm on Thursday, December 4.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:13:00 +0000
Police launch hunt for North Yorkshire man who defied court orders
A North Yorkshire man is wanted after breaching a court’s safeguarding conditions.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:48:09 +0000
Three women's courage put North Yorkshire drug dealer behind bars
Three women have won police praise for standing up to a Scarborough drug dealer who attacked all three. Michael Kellett was jailed for nine years.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:35:52 +0000
East Yorkshire woman caught claiming more than £35,000 in benefit fraud
An East Yorkshire woman has been handed a suspended prison sentence after fraudulently claiming more than £35,000 in benefits.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:10:00 +0000
Huge light spectacular set to illuminate York's lesser known history
A dazzling return is on the horizon as one of York's most popular winter attractions is set to illuminate York once again.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:37:08 +0000
Advent calendars stolen through smashed car window in York city centre car park
Advent calendars have been stolen from a York city centre car park.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:29:28 +0000
Properties and businesses flooded as Storm Bram swells River Ouse
River levels in York are rising and are expected to remain elevated throughout the day, with flooding completely blocking King's Staith.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:14:01 +0000
Police crackdown on troublemakers in North Yorkshire town
PEOPLE causing trouble in a North Yorkshire town will be told to leave under new police powers in a fresh crackdown on antisocial behaviour.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:45:45 +0000
Major route between York and Hull blocked by gas leak
A major road between York and Hull is currently blocked after a gas leak.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:27:00 +0000
True stories reveal what it was like to work at Rowntree's, Terry's and Craven's
York's confectionery factories are the stuff of mouth-watering memories and guilty pleasures - and are now the subject of an exhibition

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Flexible Goole grant scheme allocates more than £364,000 to local businesses
More than £364,000 has been awarded to Goole-based businesses and individuals through the Opportunity Goole project.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
BMW in 90mph police chase crashed inches from retired couple watching TV in lounge
A BMW crashed inches from where a retired couple were watching television in their North Yorkshire home at the end of a high speed police chase.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Yorkshire accountancy firm agrees to join professional services group
Yorkshire-based accountancy firm, BHP, has agreed to join the professional services group Sumer.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Yorkshire manufacturer chairman named among Britain's great 100
Chairman of a Yorkshire-based plastics manufacturer, Simon Price, has been named among Britain’s Great 100.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
North Pole adventure themed events and Santa's Grotto open in York
A North Pole adventure and Santa's Grotto are open at Dobbies Garden Centre in York.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Here is the cheapest fuel stations in and around York currently
Here is a list of the cheapest garages in and around York, according to petrolprices.com.

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