York Press
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Decision due on licence for York's only strip club
A decision on Club 55's bid to renew its licence some after a delay due to a City of York Council mistake.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000'One of the most important changes in recent history' - designs for top school
LEADING York firm of architects brown + company is playing a key role in the transformation of St Peter's School.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000'I couldn’t be prouder' - celebrations at popular York firm
Bradley’s Jewellers is celebrating another hugely successful month thanks to the annual York Ice Trail.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:46:23 +0000All lanes open on major road in York after earlier crash led to four-mile tailbacks
A two-vehicle crash in rush-hour traffic had closed one lane of a major road in York and congestion is building.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:24:06 +0000Car 'well alight' on driveway on main road in North Yorkshire town
A CAR fire has sparked on a driveway on a main road in a North Yorkshire town.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:10:30 +0000Fire starts inside industrial unit on busy York road
Crews have been sent to Wigginton Road where a fire has sparked inside an industrial unit.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:59:00 +0000Why forgotten parts of this York area shape daily life and makes it so special
A new project is focussing on Acomb and how we should remember and protect what makes it special
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:53:55 +0000Police operation in York suburb slashes rise in youth anti-social behaviour
Police say a targeted operation in Acomb has reduced youth anti-social behaviour (ASB) by more than 70 per cent.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:35:52 +0000Man injured as gas cylinder explodes inside home in East Yorkshire town
A man has suffered burns after the gas explosion inside the home in Howden.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000York students learn lasting lessons from Auschwitz trip
Year 11 pupils from Millthorpe School in York visited Krakow, Poland, for an educational trip exploring the history and impact of the Holocaust
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Top five dates in Yorkshire for job fairs and how many will attend
Yorkshire job fairs 2024: Find career opportunities in Barnsley, Bradford, Huddersfield, Hull & Leeds. Network with employers, apply on the day.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Company building 'exciting' new housing development in historic area
Mulgrave Properties launches Harrogate One: eight energy-efficient homes in Harrogate Conservation Area, featuring air source heat pumps and EV charging.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Hazel Court booking system goes live- details for York tip users
The new booking system aims to tackle queues and congestion at James Street's Hazel Court tip.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Two major city centre developments to close part of busy York road for 8 months
PART of a busy road in York city centre is set to close to traffic from next week.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000New free service launched to support healthier lifestyles
City of York Council launches free Healthy Families Service, offering tailored support on healthy eating, sleep, wellbeing and activity to York families.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000See inside the York penthouse flat on the market for £650,000
A three-bedroom penthouse apartment, part of York's prestigious Cocoa Works development, is now on the market.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Five-bed family home with south-facing garden hits the market for £635,000
A five bedroom semi-detached home in the sought-after Dringhouses area of York has hit the market for £635,000.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Spacious four bedroom home with annexe and orchard on sale for £650,000
A four-bed detached home in Haxby, York, with a self-contained annexe and private orchard, is on the market for £650,000.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'We were absolutely blown away' - salon in York becomes finalist in Press award
Vision Hair and Beauty in Haxby has been named as a finalist in The Press’ Best Hairdresser in York competition.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Town centre to host free event that celebrates mums and guardians
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Harrogate’s free Mothering Funday on 15 March with family activities, prize giveaways, and the Wipeout challenge in the town centre.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Scrap holiday tax plans, urges Yorkshire holiday park
The owners of Skirlington Coast holiday park in East Yorkshire have backed a campaign aimed at stopping the Government launching a UK holiday tax.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Historic clocktower to be restored amid multi-million pound station upgrade
A historic clocktower is getting a timely update thanks to a heritage restoration project.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Yorkshire drinks firm launches Crowdfunder campaign
A Ripon-based drinks business has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support its next stage of growth.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Rise in older adults completing digital therapy thanks to NHS innovation
NHS Digital Innovation boosts online therapy completion among over-65s in North Yorkshire, with more older adults using virtual mental health services in 2025.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000North Yorkshire farm to open its first Dutch-style tulip field with 250k bulbs
A North Yorkshire farm in Thirsk will open its first-ever tulip festival this April, with more than 250,000 spring bulbs planted and 50 varieties
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Creating rat runs to cut hospital congestion will cause exodus of families'
'Creating residential rat runs to cut hospital congestion will cause an exodus of families,' says our letter writer.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000Man who attacked woman given extra prison for homophobic abuse of police officer
A man who attacked a woman has been given extra time behind bars because he subjected a police officer to homophobic abuse.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000More than £12,000 raised to support family of Cain, 24, after cancer battle ends
More than £12,000 has been raised to support the family of Cain North, from Acomb, after he died from a brain tumour aged 24.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:27:08 +0000Morrisons shoppers to pay for previously free service in change slammed 'very unfair'
Morrisons Daily customers now have to pay for a previously free service at select stores across the UK.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:27:53 +0000More than a million Virgin TV customers to get new Sky channel for free – exact date
More than a million Virgin TV customers in the UK will get a new Sky channel for free in April - see exact launch date
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:26:31 +0000Lord Peter Mandelson released on bail by Met Police after misconduct arrest
Lord Mandelson has been accused of passing sensitive information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during his time as business secretary.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000How this York hotel is keeping staff in a high-turnover industry
A York hotel is defying industry trends when it comes to staff retention.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Fresh take on one of literature's oldest tales coming to York Theatre Royal
York Theatre Royal will present The Penelopiad, Margaret Atwood’s reimagining of Homer’s The Odyssey, offering a fresh perspective from Penelope’s viewpoint.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Dads and kids to camp under the stars as DadFest returns to East Yorkshire
Dads and children are set to bond under the stars as DadFest returns to South Cliff Holiday Park in Bridlington.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000World-class partnership to bring 'most exciting' British orchestra to North Yorkshire
Ryedale Festival has unveiled a three-year collaboration with Sinfonia of London and conductor John Wilson, bringing world-class orchestral performances to North Yorkshire.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Donation made to York Foodbank to support families facing food insecurity
York-based gut health diagnostics firm GutMapDx has donated £500 to York Foodbank following an educational event at The Milner Hotel.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000Building the North East’s future workforce
As the North East of England continues to strengthen its position as a hub for innovation, enterprise, and sustainable growth, one challenge remains constant: access to the right talent.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:54:18 +0000Some DWP State Pension NI contributions to quadruple with deadline just weeks away
Miss the April deadline and your pension contributions could cost four times more. Here’s what British expats must do now.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:15:00 +0000Morrisons shoppers to pay for previously free service in change slammed 'very unfair'
Morrisons Daily customers now have to pay for a previously free service at select stores across the UK.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000Football support for brave academy player Harry, 16
Support has been shown to York City under-16's captain Harry Rowntree, who has been diagnosed with blood cancer.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:53:42 +0000Delays clear after multi-vehicle crash on major North Yorkshire road
Traffic was held with delays of over an hour after a crash on a major North Yorkshire road.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:18:46 +0000Erotic thriller, starring Hollywood household names, resumes filming in York
An erotic thriller starring Adria Arjona and Kingsley Ben-Adir has begun filming in Micklegate, York.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:27:43 +0000Peter Mandelson arrested by Met Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Former Labour Party politician Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:23:05 +0000Firefighters cut person out of vehicle after crash in North Yorkshire
A person has been taken to hospital after being freed from a car following a crash in Bickerton, near Wetherby.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:20:36 +0000One taken to hospital via air ambulance after North Yorkshire crash
One person has been taken to hospital via air ambulance after being freed from their vehicle in a serious crash.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:45:13 +0000Phone box in North Yorkshire town is put up for £1
Scarborough residents could adopt a phone box and give it a new lease of life – for £1.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:09:50 +0000Recycling wheelie bins could replace boxes for York households
It comes ahead of a City of York Council executive decision on whether to put the proposals out for consultation.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:16:56 +0000One charged with obstructing police and six bailed after stabbing in York
One man has been charged with obstructing police after a stabbing which left a man fighting for his life in York city centre.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:43:53 +0000Community toilet plan set to be debated in North Yorkshire Town
A COMMUNITY toilet initiative has been proposed by a North Yorkshire council over concerns about the low number of public conveniences.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:40:18 +0000REVIEW Blue Remembered Hills, York Theatre Royal Studio
FLEUR Hebditch makes her Settlement Players directorial debut with a stage adaptation of Dennis Potter’s stage adaptation of his 1979 BBC Play For Today drama.