York Press
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:33:02 +0000Man dies at York flats - latest from scene
As reported by The Press, emergency services were called yesterday to St John's Walk in Heworth around 1pm yesterday (January 29) following reports of a small fire.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Road changes near York fast food giant 'create as many problems as solutions'
The measures aim to improve safety in Blake Street but they have sparked concerns.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000'I am thrilled' - key job at top North Yorkshire school
Harrogate Ladies’ College, soon to be Duchy College, Harrogate, has made a key appointment.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:39:43 +0000Areas of North Yorkshire see a covering of snow this morning
AREAS of North Yorkshire have seen a covering of snow this morning (Friday).
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:55:16 +0000River levels in York remain high with flood warnings and more rain forecast
RIVER levels in the centre of York remain high as riverside properties face a third day of flood warnings, with more rain forecast to fall today (January 30).
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:55:56 +0000Vandals wreck property in town on the outskirts of York
North Yorkshire Police said fence panels in a garden which backs onto Cornwood Way in Haxby were smashed through overnight on Sunday, January 18.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:13:00 +0000Drug dealer caught with £1,300 of cocaine on New Year's Eve in York city centre
A dealer police suspected of pushing drugs in York night spots was caught in the city centre with 33 wraps of cocaine on New Year’s Eve, a court heard.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Award-winning gym and fitness studio shortlisted as one of the best in York
An AWARD-winning gym and fitness studio in York has been shortlisted by readers of The Press as one of the best in the city.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Charity quiz night hosted in Pickering raising money for multiple charities
Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café will host a charity quiz night in Pickering to raise funds for multiple good causes.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Harrogate BID celebrates busy year with plans for bigger and better 2026
Harrogate BID held its Annual General Meeting at The Crown Hotel on January 28, reflecting on achievements from the past year.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Two North Yorkshire family attractions recognised at national awards
Monk Park Farm and Stockeld Park in North Yorkshire have been recognised for their achievements at the National Farm Attractions Network Awards.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Rougier Street is not a bus corridor - it is for all tax-paying car users'
Rougier Street should not be primarily a bus corridor, it is for all tax-paying car users as well, says our letter writer.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Legendary dance DJ coming to Scarborough Open Air Theatre this year
Acid house pioneer Danny Rampling is joining Pete Tong's Ibiza Classics show at Scarborough Open Air Theatre in June.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Whitby whalebones belong in a museum'
Cast the Whitby whalebones in bronze or concrete and accept that the real ones must go to the Whitby Museum, says our letter writer.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Brothers-in-law prepare to run marathon to support hospital's baby unit
A special fundraiser has been organised by two brothers-in-law to support the Scarborough Hospital Special Care Baby Unit.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Two Yorkshire Air Ambulance pilots achieve aviation milestone
Chief pilot Owen McTeggart and pilot training captain Garry Brasher have each clocked more than 6,000 flying hours with Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000More than 40 unique fungi site found in North Yorkshire grasslands
A survey of the grasslands at Make it Wild’s Bank Woods site in Nidderdale, North Yorkshire, has found more than 40 important fungi species.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000New exhibition exploring the evolution of women’s fashion at Heslington Hall
New Fashions for the New Woman, 1900–1950 is now on display at the Art Gallery, on the University of York campus at Heslington Hall.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Thank you for being part of our story' - York salon prepares to shut its doors
A York city centre shop has thanked the public for being part of its story as it prepares to close.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Do not get taken alive' - East Yorkshire man jailed for life for terrorist plot
A 21-year-old from East Yorkshire has been jailed for life for planning an act of terrorism.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000York company's team challenge across Europe raises £25k for hospice
Phoenix Software, based in York, held a team challenge across Europe and helped raise more than £25,000 for St Leonard’s Hospice.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000York hospital NHS trust paid out more than £1.5m in radiology error compensation
The NHS trust in charge of York Hospital paid out more than £1.5 million in compensation following radiology errors over the past five years, figures show.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:20:06 +0000Wetherspoon confirms full list of new pubs opening across the UK in next 6 months
This is the full list of new JD Wetherspoon pubs opening across the UK by July 2026 - is one opening near you?
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:51:27 +0000Train passengers missing out on £80m a year in delays compensation - how to claim
Train passengers are missing out on more than £80 million a year due to “unacceptable” compensation claims processes for delayed journeys.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:07:14 +0000Man dies after fire in block of flats in York - police investigation launched
A man has died after a fire in a block of flats in York today.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:52:06 +0000'Extremely violent attack' outside York's only strip club prompts objection
Club 55's bid to renew its sex establishment licence is set to go before councillors on Thursday, February 5.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Austerity on steroids' - council 'not going to accept' £20m funding loss
National Fair Funding Review proposals which would see York lose £20m over three years come amid work on the council's budget.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:59:58 +0000'Horrendous suffering' caused to dog by North Yorkshire man
A North Yorkshire man who let his badly injured dog suffer for days and took him hare coursing has been banned from keeping canines for 15 years.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:50:46 +0000'I will literally be off my feet' - major operation for North Yorkshire MP
Scarborough and Whitby Alison Hume has pledged to continue working despite undergoing a major surgery.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:24:47 +0000RECAP - Man dies after fire in block of flats in York suburb
A man has died following a fire just outside York city centre today.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:54:29 +0000Council in North Yorkshire won't pay £20,000 for repair of golden clock
A NORTH Yorkshire council says it won’t be paying the £20,000 repair bill for a gold gilded clock.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:31:57 +0000Head gamekeeper fined for targeting rare bird of prey in 'legal first'
A North Yorkshire head gamekeeper has been fined at York Magistrates' Court for targeting hen harriers in what police say is the first prosecution of its kind.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:21:53 +0000Electric bike stolen from main road in York
An E20 Pro Electric Bike has been stolen from Micklegate in York.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:35:08 +0000'Significant moment' as ambitious strategy is launched to boost York's culture
York’s new Culture Strategy was officially launched at the Reignite XII event last week.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:40:05 +0000Man found dead at North Yorkshire home
North Yorkshire Police have launched an appeal after a man was found dead at a home in Staithes.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:04:54 +0000Second North Yorkshire distillery goes on the market
Yet another North Yorkshire distillery has gone on the market, making that at least two.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:55:35 +0000Government delays decision on controversial North Yorkshire gas rig plan
A DECISION on controversial plans for a gas drilling rig in North Yorkshire has been postponed following intervention by the Government.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:43:34 +0000Ambitious plans set to help drive investment and opportunities in market town
Communities and businesses are being asked to help shape ambitious plans to help drive investment and opportunities in Pickering.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:06:59 +0000New acts announced for popular North Yorkshire festival
Joshua Idehen, DEADLETTER, and Brown Horse are among the latest acts confirmed for this summer's Deer Shed Festival.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:38:51 +0000Over 50,000 businesses in Yorkshire in distress as critical cases rise 27.6%
The number of businesses in Yorkshire experiencing ‘significant’ or early-stage financial distress exceeded more than 50,000 companies in the last quarter of 2025.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:37:43 +0000York city centre shop hosts closing down sale
A York shop will be closing its doors after over three years in the city centre.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:54:05 +0000Medieval shrine returns to York Minster's crypt after nearly 500 years
A medieval shrine dedicated to York’s patron saint has returned to York Minster for the first time in nearly 500 years.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:01:10 +0000Hundreds attend attended first Yorkshire Farming Conference
More than 700 farmers attended the first-ever Yorkshire Farming Conference at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate, with organisers hailing the event a huge success.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:12:54 +0000Car thieves strike in East Riding of Yorkshire town
Humberside Police said a grey-coloured Range Rover was stolen from Calder Drive, in Snaith between 8.30pm on Sunday, January 25 and 9.15am on Monday, January 26.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:20:32 +0000Thug threw boiling water at teen and said 'Take me away I'm going to jail'
A Harrogate man threw boiling water at a teenager's face and stabbed him twice in what police called "an appalling act of violence".
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:14:20 +0000Scarborough Fair to seek funding for town’s Christmas lights
THE Scarborough Fair is set to apply for funding for the town’s Christmas lights from the mayor of York and North Yorkshire.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:15:48 +0000Hybrid vehicle on fire in North Yorkshire town
The county's fire and rescue service said it sent crews to Ashwood Close in Helmsley around 6.50pm yesterday (January 28).
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:43:00 +0000'Parents shouldn't have to fall apart quietly while carrying on for everyone'
Ahead of Parental Mental Health Day, North Yorkshire mum Sam Naughton explains how her miscarriage led her to set up a clinic to help families
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:01:00 +0000'Kemi Badenoch can restore the Tories' wrecked image - maybe' - letter
'Kemi Badenoch can restore the Tories' wrecked image - maybe' says our letter writer. Do you agree?
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:23:57 +0000Flooding 'expected' to York car and coach park with river levels high for second day
In York, levels on the River Ouse passing from Lendal Bridge to Millennium Bridge are expected to caused flooding today (January 29) to riverside properties and further to the south of the city, St George's Field car and coach park and Rowntree Park ...