York Press

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 09:24:00 +0000
Violent shoplifter among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court
October 13 YorkShaun Robinson, 30, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to stealing a bicycle in Whitby and failure to attend court.He was given a 12-month community order with six months’ alcohol rehabilitative treatment and probation supervision a...

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 08:04:55 +0000
Vandals damage car in York suburb
North Yorkshire Police investigate criminal damage after a car’s windscreen was damaged on a Sterne Avenue driveway in York on November 10; witnesses sought.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 07:25:52 +0000
Fire started deliberately at Yorkshire play park
A picnic table was believed to have been set on fire in a children's play park in North Yorkshire.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 07:41:54 +0000
Defect causes fire at North Yorkshire biomass boiler
Firefighters from Easingwold and Acomb responded to a fire involving a biomass boiler last night (Friday) in North Yorkshire.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 07:10:35 +0000
Thieves strike in major York street
A burglary at a property under renovation has prompted a police appeal for witnesses and information.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Have a look inside this ‘attractive’ period home on the market in York
An "attractive" period home has hit the market in Nunmill Street, York, for £425,000.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
10 remarkable photos show a York you may remember from the 1960s
Remarkable old photos show a York you may remember from the early 1960s, from Coney Street to Lendal Bridge.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire veterinary hospital to carry out pioneering new surgery
A veterinary hospital is set to become the first in the UK to carry out pioneering new equine neurosurgery.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Beyond Shambles: Hidden stories of York's famous snickelways
A retired vicar whose love of York began on a 1955 school trip shares photographs and facts celebrating the city's historic snickelways

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York protesters join national campaign to stop Rosebank oil field
Protesters have gathered in York as part of a national campaign against a controversial new oil development.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York records 3,788 fly-tipping incidents as readers suggest solutions
York recorded 3,788 fly-tipping incidents in 2025/26, up from 2,954, prompting debate over waste services and calls for action

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Giant nature murals by York artist Ben Walgate unveiled at top attraction
York’s National Railway Museum unveils Ben Walgate’s new nature mural trail, featuring giant badger and fox artwork, with a train crossing a viaduct

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Why this little restaurant is five star in more ways than one
One of the aspects of my job is “scores on the doors” - reporting on the food hygiene ratings of various businesses.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
New art exhibition captures beauty of wildlife
A new art exhibition is capturing the beauty of British wildlife in winter.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York road closures announced in Acomb and Poppleton with festive restrictions
Multiple temporary traffic restrictions and road closures are set to take place in York this November and December.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Aldi announces £1.36 Christmas dinner deal for shoppers in York
Aldi has announced a budget-friendly Christmas dinner offer.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around York this weekend
Here's the best deal on your petrol or diesel this weekend in York.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Yorkshire homeowners wanted for ITV show uncovering hidden cash
Josie Gibson is seeking Yorkshire residents for ITV's How To Clean Up For Cash show.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Met Office forecasts freezing temperatures and rain for York this weekend
The Met Office has forecast the weather across York this weekend.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York charity launches Advent raffle with 35 prizes to support women
Kyra, a York charity for women, is raising funds through an upcoming Advent raffle.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Full list of road closures across Leeds as gas and water works get underway
A series of road closures and diversions has been announced in Leeds.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York charity golf day returns after raising £10,000 for good causes
A charity golf day, organised by York Vikings Rotary Club, is returning once again to raise funds for good causes.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Highly recommended pub in one of the friendliest villages in England
The Three Tuns has been praised by visitors for its "delicious" food and it can be found in one of the friendliest villages in England.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pickering runners race through Yorkshire countryside in two major events
Pickering runners went charging through the countryside in the Dalby Dash and Welton races.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
'Delicious' restaurant in Yorkshire market town readers would love to retire in
The Sandpiper Inn has been praised for its "absolutely delicious" food such as its cheese soufflé and sea bass dishes.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Tourist tax could turn hotels and B&Bs into unpaid tax collectors, councillor claims
A North Yorkshire councillor has warned that a proposed tourist tax could turn hotels and B&Bs into unpaid tax collectors and risk driving visitors away from the county.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:19:10 +0000
York and North Yorkshire councils and GPs hit by Microsoft outage - RECAP
Online systems at GP systems in York are down as a global Microsoft outage hits the city, sending businesses scrambling.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:25:08 +0000
'Severe' delays in major York roads
Motorists have been warned about ‘severe’ delays in two of York’s major roads.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 08:11:49 +0000
York train passengers facing cancellations and delays after points failure
York train passengers are facing disruption after a points failure in Harrogate resulted in services being cancelled and delayed.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 07:07:35 +0000
Death on train tracks in Yorkshire - lines reopen
Train lines in Yorkshire have reopened after a person died on the tracks. It comes after passengers travelling from Manchester to York faced delays and cancellations on Thursday evening

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Pregnant woman spared jail for 'evil' attack so her baby isn't born behind bars
A heavily pregnant woman has been spared a prison sentence for an “evil” and “barbaric” attack on an unconscious man because York’s top judge didn’t want her baby to be born in jail.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000
First ice rink in 16 years opens in York city centre - take a look inside
A festive ice rink - complete with snowfall – has opened to York city centre.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:07:02 +0000
York patients urged to phone GP surgeries as services hit by Microsoft outage
York patients are being urged to phone GP surgeries as a global Microsoft outage means staff are unable to access online platforms.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Developers reveal the next phase of Scarborough’s Brunswick revival
SCARBOROUGH’S long-awaited Brunswick Centre redevelopment is targeting an opening date in 2029 after an £18.5 million public funding package was agreed in principle by regional and local leaders.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:37:55 +0000
Firefighters called to blaze inside fan at commercial building near York
Firefighters have been called in after a fire inside a fan at a commercial building on the outskirts of York.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:05:00 +0000
£1,500 donation to help York teenager shot in Krakow gun attack
A donation of £1500 has been made to a York teenager who was shot in Poland by York City Football club.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:24:28 +0000
India trade links could support hundreds of Whitby jobs, says Mayor
A RECENT trade mission to India could help secure future customers for fertiliser produced at the giant Woodsmith Mine near Whitby, according to York and North Yorkshire’s mayor.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:22:36 +0000
Met Police opens investigation into David Walliams after sexual offences allegations
The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation into David Walliams after a number of allegations of serious sexual offences

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:16:00 +0000
Police swooped on tourists after brutal attack on North Yorkshire homeless man
Two visitors who carried out “one of the most violent assaults” a North Yorkshire detective had ever seen were arrested within hours as they tried to check out of their hotel.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
The national shortlist putting Scarborough in the spotlight
SCARBOROUGH has been shortlisted in a national competition celebrating towns that are helping high streets and local communities thrive.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:39:20 +0000
Primary school closed due to lack of heating and hot water
A primary school was closed on Friday due to a lack of heating and hot water.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:30:00 +0000
Asylum centre approval raises fears over plans for Linton-on-Ouse
Government approval for a Piddington asylum centre in Oxfordshire sparks fears it could pave the way for the controversial Linton-on-Ouse site.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:39:05 +0000
Delays on A1 in Yorkshire after serious crash blocks road
Drivers are facing delays on the A1(M) in Yorkshire after a crash blocked a road off the motorway near Doncaster.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:38:15 +0000
Plan for permanent banking hub in town without banks
PLANS to transform Whitby’s former Virgin Money branch into a permanent community banking hub have moved a step closer.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:23:32 +0000
GPs, councils and firms scramble as Microsoft outage hits York and North Yorkshire
GPs, councils and businesses in York and North Yorkshire were sent scrambling after a global Microsoft outage caused issues across the board.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Global Microsoft outage causes disruption to councils and politicians
A global Microsoft outage is causing disruption across North Yorkshire, affecting council services, schools and a local MP's office.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:48:40 +0000
David Walliams books to remain at York libraries despite allegations
Books by David Walliams will continue to be stocked at Explore York libraries, despite allegations against the best-selling children's author and comedian.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:13:36 +0000
Leeds Bradford Airport explains 'deafening' noise keeping locals awake
One resident said the sound was "deafening", while another wrote that it was "roaring through double glazed window".

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:03:19 +0000
Global Microsoft outage may lead to disruption at surgeries
A global IT outage is continuing to cause widespread disruption.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:01:46 +0000
Parcel stolen from doorstep of home in York
A parcel has been stolen from the doorstep of a home in Bootham Terrace, York.

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