York Press

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:26:36 +0100
Rail passengers in York face delays due to 'operational incident' and closed line
Rail passengers in York, Selby and Leeds face cancellations and delays affecting Northern, TransPennine Express and CrossCountry services.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire mayor defends tourist levy amid fears for hospitality
The implementation of charges on overnight stays for visitors will have to be done right, North Yorkshire's mayor has said.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100
'This is going to be incredible' - North Yorkshire hosts huge British band
Simply Red’s headline Summer Funk ’27 tour comes to Scarborough Open Air Theatre in North Yorkshire in 2027, with Soul II Soul.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:28:35 +0100
North Yorkshire man guilty of multiple sexual offences against a woman
A 62-year-old man from the Pickering area has been jailed for more than 11 years after being found guilty of multiple sexual offences against a woman.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:13:14 +0100
Road in York city centre set to close for water mains works
City of York Council said Walmgate will close on Tuesday, September 29.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:05:02 +0100
Winds spread 'controlled burn' near buildings in North Yorkshire village
The county's fire and rescue service said crews from York and Acomb were called at 6.03pm last night (Wednesday, September 16) to Stillingfleet after a large amount of wood caught fire as the original burn spread due to the weather.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:37:34 +0100
Crash in North Yorkshire town - emergency services attend and police called in
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called at 6.13pm yesterday evening (Wednesday, September 16) to the incident in Malton.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:20:33 +0100
Warning issued after intruder discovered in York home in the middle of the night
North Yorkshire Police said officers were called to a property on Stockton Lane at 2.49am on Tuesday, September 15, following a report from the resident.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York MP backs tighter controls on loudest fireworks to protect pets and veterans
York MP backs tighter fireworks controls, with loudest fireworks restricted to professional displays to protect veterans, neurodiverse people and pets.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'I bought an air fryer for an easy life – but it's all gone chips up!'
Our letter writer admits he bought an air fryer for an easy life. Now the machine is winning. Find out why his chips are down...

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
£456m transport funding brings long-term benefits to people in York
Devolution is already delivering for our city and its people argues York Outer MP Luke Charters

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
28-year-old man found dead in North Yorkshire town, inquest hears
Zak Joshua Bayes, 28, of no fixed abode, was found dead in Whitby on March 19, 2025.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
10 things not to miss at York Food and Drink Festival from this weekend
York's popular Food and Drink Festival returns on Friday with celebrity chefs, tastings, and plenty of opportunities to tuck in

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Top York school ‘thriving’ despite facing deficit of more than £580,000, chair says
The Mount School in York where Dame Judi Dench attended is “thriving” despite it facing a deficit of more than £580,000, its chair of governors said.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire star Gaynor Faye honoured for championing county on screen
Gaynor Faye will receive an honorary Master of Arts from CU Scarborough in recognition of her contribution to television as an actor, writer and producer, and for championing Yorkshire through her work.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York named among UK’s best stargazing spots despite urban setting
York has been named one of the UK’s best stargazing spots, beating many better-known rural destinations despite its urban setting.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York poetry collective Say Owt unveils new season of major UK poets and performers
A York collective is celebrating more than a decade of poetry, rap and performance with a new season featuring some of the UK’s biggest names.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire firm unveils show homes while backing children's brain tumour charity
Goole-based Beal Homes has unveiled three new show homes at The Greenways development while supporting children’s brain tumour charity OSCAR’s

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York entrepreneur wins £60,000 grant after Dragons' Den-style pitch competition
Belle Richardson, founder of York-based SealStop, has secured a £60,000 grant through the Great Ideas programme, part of Mayor David Skaith’s Business Innovation Fund, after a Dragons' Den-style competition supporting innovation across York and No...

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire farm celebrates 10 years of autumn attraction with 175,000 pumpkins to pick
One of Yorkshire’s largest Pick Your Own farms is preparing to celebrate a decade of pumpkin picking as more than 175,000 pumpkins are readied for harvest this autumn.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:06:00 +0100
Archbishop of York to walk 25 miles on Isle of Man pilgrimage
Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, will join Bishop Patricia Hillas and worshippers on a 25-mile pilgrimage across the Diocese of Sodor and Man as part of Faith in the North, celebrating faith, heritage and prayer across the Island.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
£14,000 funding to recruit 30 health champions across York communities
City of York Council has secured £14,000 from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority to expand its Community Health Champions programme, recruiting and training 30 volunteers to help residents access health advice, wellbeing support and loc...

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:10:00 +0100
Double-decker bus transformed into magical new reading space for school pupils
A CONVERTED double-decker bus is opening up new worlds of imagination

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:02:00 +0100
Ice Age artists used mammoth tusk patterns to shape 18,000-year-old Venus figurines
ICE Age artists found inspiration in the natural world in more ways than one

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thirsk runner takes on 870-mile challenge in memory of his late father
A RUNNER is taking on an epic 870-mile challenge in memory of his late father to raise £100,000 for charity.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland is coming back — and there’s a new look
YORKSHIRE'S Winter Wonderland is returning for its 21st season.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:15:18 +0100
You might be surprised by how much a pint costs at Elland Road
Leeds United has one one of the cheapest pints in the Premier League. The team are managed by Daniel Farke and play at Elland Road.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:17:32 +0100
The £1 savings trick that could unlock a £1,000 Government bonus
You don't need hundreds of pounds to get started. Some savers can open a Lifetime ISA with just £1 and benefit from a 25% Government bonus

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:25:27 +0100
UK drivers urged to make three crucial checks in the next week to avoid fines
Ensuring your car is ready for changing weather conditions could help motorists avoid costly penalties, a motoring expert has said.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:18:09 +0100
Hilton to open 10 new 'value-focused' UK hotels - see the full list of locations
Hilton has announced plans to open 10 new Spark by Hilton hotels across the UK between 2026 and 2028.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:16:57 +0100
AA issues warning to drivers as petrol prices soar 8p in less than a month
The average petrol price was 170.3p a litre yesterday, compared with 166.2p a week earlier and 161.8p at the beginning of the month.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:16:35 +0100
Royal Mint's 9 rarest coins revealed and the rare £2 worth more than £500
The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:22:38 +0100
Hundreds sign petition urging Cineworld to reverse 'awful' ticket booking changes
Cineworld's Unlimited members have complained about a change made to the ticket booking system and now a petition has been started and calls for it to be reversed.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:48:50 +0100
80 years on, the iconic children's TV show you grew up with is getting a new voice
Actor Henry Golding will narrate the new series of Thomas the Tank Engine, titled Thomas & Friends Railway Stories.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
All Creatures Great and Small full cast list for series 7 starring Nicholas Ralph
Nicholas Ralph, Rachel Shenton and Samuel West are all back for a seventh series of All Creatures Great and Small on Channel 5

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:25:56 +0100
Motorcyclist dies after crash with car on main road in North Yorkshire
A motorcyclist in his 30s has died following a collision with a car on the A171 near Fylingdales.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:54 +0100
'She has a very rare gift' - Anna from York wins the Great British Sewing Bee
Anna from York has been named this year’s winner of the Great British Sewing Bee.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:22:00 +0100
Man accused of attempted murder in York city centre
A York man has appeared in court charged with attempting to murder another man in the city centre. Jordan Ellerby was appearing before York Crown Court.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Parking restrictions plans in York watered down after objections
Plans to restrict parking in a York village have been watered down following objections.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Parking ban during major York shopping centre event could be enforced year-round
A seasonal parking ban in place during a major York shopping centre's annual event could be enforced year-round under council plans.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Speeding 'ongoing concern' in York residential street prompting plans to tackle it
Concerns about speeding in a residential York street have prompted plans to tackle the issue.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:38:25 +0100
Firefighters from two counties tackle ongoing blaze close to former power station
The county's fire and rescue service said three crews, including one from Pontefract in West Yorkshire, were called to the scene of a fire in Eggborough, at 7.44pm yesterday.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Man strangled girlfriend 28 weeks pregnant with his child, court hears
A North Yorkshire man who strangled his girlfriend when she was 28 weeks pregnant with his child and damaged her voice has been jailed.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Driver pinned pedestrian against wall in road rage incident, court told
A driver drove his car onto the pavement and pinned a pedestrian against a wall in a road rage incident, York Crown Court heard.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0100
Yorkshire man banned after pigs found living in 'hazardous' conditions
A pig owner has been banned from keeping the animals for 10 years after they were found living in hazardous conditions in East Yorkshire.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
York’s untold Gunpowder Plot links to Guy Fawkes revealed in major new exhibition
York’s Bar Convent's new exhibition, The Gunpowder Plot: York’s Untold Story, features Guy Fawkes, Catholic history and rare artefacts until December 5.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Well-known high street chain could be opening another branch in Yorkshire town
Specsavers has submitted a planning application for the refurbishment of a vacant retail unit at Unit Three, 117-119 Walkergate in Beverley, the site of a former GP surgery.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:43:48 +0100
Ale and hearty start at major York beer festival
All is ale and hearty for the start of the York CAMRA Beer festival today.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:26:11 +0100
Lost this trolley and camping gear? Two arrested over alleged North Yorkshire thefts
A man and woman have been arrested over alleged thefts in Harrogate as North Yorkshire Police try to find the items' owners.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:05:24 +0100
Police seize vehicles and issue dozens of fines in road safety crackdown
Police seized four vehicles and issued 25 traffic offence reports during a road safety crackdown in Eggborough, North Yorkshire.

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