York Press

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:01 +0000
'A catastrophic lapse in judgement' - man in York river
North Yorkshire Police, along with the ambulance service and river rescue were called to River Ouse just before midnight last night (March 5).

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'She's one to watch!' - sports star successes at top York school
TWO superstar pupils at The Mount School in York are riding high after achieving sporting success.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'We’ve increased our funding pot to £300,000' - cash giveaway boost
Persimmon Charitable Foundation is launching a £300,000 cash giveaway to help children and young people.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:03:34 +0000
Machinery on fire inside business premises in North Yorkshire town
The county's fire and rescue service said two crews from Selby were called to a commercial building in East Common Lane, just off the A63, around 4.10am today (March 6).

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Meet Curt the sheep: North Yorkshire family's new 100% wool children's toy
A North Yorkshire family business has launched a premium children’s soft toy made from 100% wool inside and out.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:53:50 +0000
Vandals attack car in town outside York
North Yorkshire Police said a white-coloured Audi A3 had its windscreen smashed and bonnet trampled.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:13:00 +0000
York restaurant reveals secret of its 10-year success as it wins top food honour
Top restaurant Skosh reveals the secrets of success as hits 10 years in York and receives yet another honour from Michelin

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Story behind the unusual name of this popular York pub
IVAN MARTIN explains the story behind the unusual name of this popular York pub

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pupils collect more than 1,400 tubs for cancer charity campaign
Pupils at Pocklington School have collected more than 1,400 tubs to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York entrepreneur double finalist at the Made in Yorkshire Awards
Peace Otu, founder of POSourcing, has been shortlisted in two categories at the Made in Yorkshire Awards 2026.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Harrogate residents travel to Filey for year-long coastal campaign
Young people and families from Harrogate recently headed to the seaside and took part in a new year-long coastal campaign.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New scheme launched to help enhance York's community gardens
Dobbies Garden Centre in York is offering support to help bring community green spaces to life.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Horned helmets owed more to Hollywood than Scandinavia' - letter
Jorvik Viking Festival has stirred debate among Press readers about the true style of Viking's helmets...

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Researchers at University of York shortlisted to present work in Parliament
Jadie Acklam, a PhD student, and Rasha Rezk, an associate lecturer at the University of York, have been shortlisted to present their work in Parliament.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Children from across York and North Yorkshire celebrate World Book Day
Hundreds of children from across York have been dressing up to mark World Book Day – an event that celebrates reading and literacy across the world.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Scarborough students learn about sustainable engineering during industry tour
Students at Scarborough TEC got an inside look at the future of green technology during a recent visit to Ideal Heating.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire chippy is a 'hidden gem' and a go-to for 'real taste of the coast'
This fish and chip shop in Whitby, North Yorkshire has been praised a 'hidden gem' by residents and locals - it offers an 'authentic taste of the coast'

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Therapy dog for TransPennine Express becomes star of new children's book
Nya, a therapy dog for the TransPennine Express (TPE), is the star of a new children’s book.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Yorkshire wildlife park earns third animal activities licence
Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park has earned a third animal activities licence for its heritage conservation farm.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Charity pledges to expand apprenticeships for young people in North Yorkshire
The Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) has promised to expand its rural apprenticeship programme.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York care home introducing more support for Alzheimer's community
Mossdale Residence Care Home, in York, has teamed up with the Alzheimer's Society to support families and carers of people with dementia.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ditching 'antiquated' York recycling boxes for bins moves forward
Most York households would see their recycling boxes replaced by two wheelie bins under council plans.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hospital inspired comedy coming to York theatre later this month
Dyad Productions brings comedy drama, General Medical Emergency Ward 10, to Theatre@41 in York on March 20.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New trustees announced to join board of York Archaeology charity
Four new trustees have joined the board of the York Archaeology charity.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York University researchers say Black Death caused 'biodiversity crash'
University of York researchers suggest that the Black Death may have caused a 150-year decline in biodiversity.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Weddings and events raise millions for Yorkshire Agricultural Society
Pavilions of Harrogate at the Great Yorkshire Showground have raised more than £9.5 million for the Yorkshire Agricultural Society.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Century-old swimming pool in York gets solar panels to help cut costs
The solar panels could save thousands a year according to estimates.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Half a million pound investment to fix East Riding roads begin in Pocklington
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is investing £550,000 to upgrade five roads in the villages of Nunburnholme and Warter.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York-based rail operator commits to £550k training plan after watchdog probe
A York based train company has committed to a £550k improvement plan for disabled passengers following an investigation by the watchdog.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Here are the latest public notices and planned works across York
Here are the latest public notices announced across York.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Teen faces life in wheelchair because friend probably drove too fast, court hears
A teenager may spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair because his friend was probably driving too fast, York Magistrates' Court heard.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:05:56 +0000
UK car company enters administration after suffering financial difficulties
A notice published in The London Gazette confirms that car manufacturing company WCM Europe Ltd has entered administration.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:15:00 +0000
Virgin Media O2 warns customers to 'not engage' amid new scam email threat
Virgin Media O2 has warned customers about a new scam email targeting customers impacted by its recent 3G switch-off programme.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Why isn’t Emmerdale on TV tonight? Viewers criticise Friday’s ‘unfair’ ITV change
This is why Emmerdale isn't airing on TV tonight (March 6) as viewers criticise Friday's 'unfair' ITV change

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:34:45 +0000
RECAP - World Book Day 2026 - Children from across York show off their costumes
Children and adults across York are dressing up as characters from their favourite books today (March 6) as schools celebrate World Book Day 2026

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'Dreams can come true' - talented teenager stars in title role
TALENTED York teenager Hope Day took on the title role  in York Light Opera’s rendition of Annie.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:01:58 +0000
How two people's courage and determination got this man locked up, possibly for life
Police have praised the courage and determination of two people that enabled them to get a “highly dangerous and manipulative” sex offender and knifeman locked up.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:52:49 +0000
12-hour trolley waits continue to rise – readers’ views
Press readers have had their say after more than 900 people waited on trolleys for more than 12 hours at emergency departments at York and Scarborough trust hospitals.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:42:38 +0000
Free workspace worth £1,500 on offer in York competition
A longstanding York business hub is celebrating International Women's Day by giving one local female entrepreneur six months of free workspace worth £1,500.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:48:14 +0000
Urgent search launched for missing North Yorkshire man with links to York and Whitby
The county's police force have said that they are extremely concerned for a man last seen early this morning.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:57:24 +0000
Ricky Gervais co-owned distillery near York unveils single malt Yorkshire whisky
A new English single malt whisky distilled at Stamford Bridge near York has been unveiled.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:04:21 +0000
Popular waterpark could be sold by council as part of plan for North Yorkshire town
A North Yorkshire town's popular waterpark could be sold to a new owner as part of a plan to regenerate its North Bay area.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:43 +0000
Main road in North Yorkshire partially closed due to stuck lorry
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is partially closed due to stuck lorry.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:42:08 +0000
Emergency services called after part of York Hospital evacuated
People have been evacuated from York Hospital after a fire alarm was activated earlier this afternoon.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:21:42 +0000
Work on £180,000 flood alleviation scheme to start next week
A long overdue £180k flood alleviation project that aims to put an end to the misery of sewer flooding in a North Yorkshire town is set to start next week.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:14:18 +0000
Record number of passengers recorded on popular route from York
A RECORD number of people travelled on the train between York and Scarborough last year.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:33:04 +0000
Exciting new market coming to popular North Yorkshire landmark
A new artisan market is coming to a popular North Yorkshire landmark.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:21:44 +0000
93 affordable flats plans at York city centre site move forward
Proposals to build 93 affordable flats on a York city centre site are set to move to the next stage of planning after a council decision.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:32:46 +0000
Over £46 of stock stolen from shop close to major North Yorkshire tourist attraction
Stock has been stolen from a shop in a busy, coastal North Yorkshire town.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:43:29 +0000
£180,000 scheme to protect homes from flooding in North Yorkshire town
RESIDENTS in a North Yorkshire resort will be supported from the effects of flooding and ‘extreme water levels’ with a £180,000 grant to upgrade properties.

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