York Press

Wed, 20 May 2026 08:23:22 +0100
Emergency services incident reported on main road into York
Three police vehicles are said to be at the scene close to the junction for Harewood Whin Waste Transfer Station on the B1224 Wetherby Road in Rufforth.

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:49:21 +0100
Crash on major road through York and North Yorkshire - severe delays
SERIOUS delays are affecting users of a major York and North Yorkshire road this morning after reports of a crash.

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'A new chapter has begun' at historic North Yorkshire church
St Mary’s Church in Lower Dunsforth, near Boroughbridge has undergone a £180,000 refurb.

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:23:20 +0100
Shop window smashed and fire started in York suburb
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Acomb was called to Beckfield Lane around 1.25am today (Wednesday, May 20).

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:08:41 +0100
Car ends up on roof after crash on road near North Yorkshire village
The county's fire and rescue service said crews from Knaresborough were called to the single vehicle crash on the B6164 around 8.35pm yesterday (Tuesday, May 19).

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Former York hotel is now a ‘fabulous’ home – and on the market for almost £900,000
A former York hotel in the Mount converted into a “fabulous” home has hit the market – for almost £900,000.

Wed, 20 May 2026 06:11:43 +0100
Fight breaks out in centre of North Yorkshire town
The county's force said the altercation was in the street outside a McDonald's restaurant and is appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Wed, 20 May 2026 06:09:00 +0100
Petition to save Caulwood Day Service gets over 500 signatures in three days
Campaigners fighting to save Cauwood Day Centre in Malton are vowing to keep fighting after a petition opposing its potential closure attracted more than 500 signatures in just three days.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:43:11 +0100
Crash on outskirts of East Yorkshire town
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service was called to Bessingby Way Industrial Estate in Bridlington around 10.10am yesterday (Tuesday, May 19), after a vehicle went into a hedge.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Harrogate company converting classic cars wins £2,000 export support grant
Harrogate-based business, eDub Services, that converts classic vehicles to electric power, has won a regional award.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Which? names nearby aquatic attraction a top provider in the UK
The Deep, in Hull, is making waves after being named a top provider by Which?

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Record-breaking Great York Walk raises more than £26,000 for mental health
A record-breaking Great York Walk has raised more than £26,000 to support mental health initiatives at Mentally Fit York.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around York this week
Here is a list of the cheapest garages in and around York, according to petrolprices.com.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Private school near Selby launches free sessions for young children
Read School, in Drax, is launching free Little Explorer Sessions for children, starting next month.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man in court after police chase closes major road in North Yorkshire
A man has been remanded in custody following a police chase that led to the A19 being closed for hours on Sunday near Thirsk.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Disruption warning on the railways throughout bank holiday weekend
Rail passengers are being urged to plan ahead as major engineering work is set cause disruption throughout the bank holiday weekend.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Knifeman jailed for 'bizarre' behaviour over bacon butty at dawn
A knifeman dropped his trousers when he went armed to a woman's Selby house at dawn to get a bacon butty, York magistrates heard.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York set for spellbinding weekend as festival of wizardry returns
Magic is in the air as York gets ready to host a city-wide celebration of WizardFest this bank holiday weekend.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Life-sized animatronic elephant set to wow families in York city centre
A life-sized animatronic elephant called Jumbo is coming to York city centre next month.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Week-long Cold War Heritage event begins at Yorkshire Air Museum
A week-long celebration has begun at Yorkshire Air Museum, shining a spotlight on the Cold War.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Acomb charity shop highlights benefits of volunteering in latest campaign
The Age UK Acomb charity shop is encouraging people to give volunteering a go as part of its nationwide campaign.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ripon Market Place set for two-day artisan market this Bank Holiday
The Little Bird Artisan Market is returning to Ripon for a special Bank Holiday weekend event.

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'My rare brain condition makes me think total strangers are my friends'
A rare brain condition means a Scarborough woman thinks everyone is her friend - even total strangers.

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
York students 'missing out' after school minibus theft - as fundraiser is launched
Fulford School students are missing out on “valuable” opportunities after their school’s minibus was stolen, its head teacher has said.

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:22:04 +0100
Morrisons making change to all UK stores in supermarket first move
Morrisons has announced the nationwide installation of male sanitary bins in customer toilets across all its stores

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:21:14 +0100
UK-based banking giant to axe more than 15 per cent of corporate jobs by 2030
Standard Chartered has announced it will axe more than 15% of corporate jobs by 2030 as it boosts its focus on AI.

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:19:32 +0100
UK charity shop chain with 500 stores announces more closures - is York's included?
Barnado’s, which operates more than 500 stores UK-wide, is shutting more stores this month, following a series of closures across the country.

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:17:59 +0100
New finance boss at North Yorkshire firm with £160million annual turnover
A major North Yorkshire company with an annual turnover of £160million a year has appointed a new chief financial officer (CFO).

Wed, 20 May 2026 08:43:37 +0100
Morrisons making change to all UK stores in supermarket first move
Morrisons has announced the nationwide installation of male sanitary bins in customer toilets across all its stores

Tue, 19 May 2026 10:38:48 +0100
Three in serious condition after crash at junction in North Yorkshire
Three people remain in serious condition in hospital after a serious crash on the A174/B1266 junction, near Mickleby.

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:00:00 +0100
More after school places for York pupils amid national childcare push
A York school is set for more after school places amid national efforts increase childcare places.

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:30:00 +0100
Drought concerns prompt drilling of 25m-deep hole in York
A 25m-deep hole is set to be drilled in York to help cope with droughts.

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Fall in York tip trips sparks row over new booking system
A fall in the number of trips to a York tip in the first month of a new booking system has sparked a row.

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:59:53 +0100
Police hunt woman wanted in connection with offences in North Yorkshire
Police are hunting a woman wanted in connection with a series of offences in Harrogate.

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:10:00 +0100
Fast food restaurant closes in North Yorkshire retail park
Tim Hortons in Selby's Three Lakes Retail Park has closed after almost four years.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:15:00 +0100
Police officer in gross misconduct hearing over video footage and file access
The hearing, chaired by assistant chief officer Sarah Jackon, will take place at North Yorkshire Police Headquarters on Tuesday, May 26.

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:18:22 +0100
8am opening for York pub bid lodged
A York pub's opening hours could be extended if a recently-lodged application is approved.

Tue, 19 May 2026 10:59:15 +0100
Pedestrian and SUV car involved in crash at junction in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Police are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian and a car in Ripon.

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Empty York café set for new lease of life months after closing
An empty York café could be set for a new lease of life following the submission of new plans.

Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Top York school 'a place of calm and compassion' - Good Schools Guide
The Mount School in Dalton Terrace has been praised as ‘a place of calm and compassion’ by the Good Schools Guide (GSG).

Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Major event this weekend in memory of York schoolgirl
The Poppleton 5K and 10K Fun Run will take place on Saturday (May 23) in Upper Poppleton in memory of Millie Wright.

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:13:52 +0100
Bird of prey found shot with broken leg dies in North Yorkshire
A BIRD of prey has died after it was found shot with a broken leg in North Yorkshire.

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:54:22 +0100
Large vehicle catches fire on major North Yorkshire road
EMERGENCY crews were called to a large vehicle fire on a main road in North Yorkshire this afternoon (Tuesday).

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:39:04 +0100
Major York attraction to mark 40 years with original team from 1986
The York Dungeon is celebrating its 40th anniversary and seeking former employees.

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:29:54 +0100
Emergency services at scene of accident on main road in North Yorkshire
EMERGENCY services are at the scene of an accident on a main road in North Yorkshire.

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:19:43 +0100
York campaigners against reductions in jury trials say they have public support
Campaigners against proposed limits to the right to jury trials say they got public support during a demonstration outside York Crown Court and in the city centre.

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:10:38 +0100
Incredible image shows storm closing in on York
Dark storm clouds rolled over York today - and were captured in this striking image by a local photographer moments before he got soaked.

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:02:03 +0100
Where council has been conducting checks for Blue Badge Awareness Week
NORTH Yorkshire Council has been conducting checks as part of a campaign to ‘protect the rights’ of the county’s Blue Badge holders.

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:02:13 +0100
Heavy storm hits Ryedale leading to localised flooding
A LIVELY storm with heavy rain, winds, thunder and lightening has just passed over Malton and Norton.

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:01:00 +0100
Style and strength on show as breast cancer survivors walk the catwalk in York
Twelve inspirational models took to the catwalk in a charity fashion show in York.

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