York Press

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:44:22 +0100
Council will not take on ‘asbestos allotments’ without repairs or funding
Too many allotments in Scarborough are abandoned, derelict, or unused and should be brought back into use, the town council has said.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:26:21 +0100
Car on fire in York village
A car has been on fire in a street in a York village.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Public notice roundup: Multiple road closures announced across York
Here are the latest public notices announced across York.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Millions of pounds pledged to improve roads and footpaths across York
Roads and pavements across York are set for a major upgrade after the council pledged £16.5 million towards their maintenance.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Humber Forest plants one millionth tree in landmark achievement
The Humber Forest has planted its one millionth tree at Goole's West Park, in a landmark achievement for the region.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire community shop opens after large-scale revamp
The Pickering Co-op has reopened after a nine-week investment programme to upgrade its facilities.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Play about fishermen convicted of drug smuggling coming to Scarborough
The Freshwater Five, a play about fishermen convicted of drug smuggling, is coming to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Classic race among entries for Middleton point-to-point this weekend
The Middleton Point to Point, featuring the Lord Grimthorpe's Gold Cup, is set for this Saturday.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York MP praises charity's 'vital' role ahead of major regional event
Luke Charters, York Outer MP, visited Community First Yorkshire, praising their support ahead of its Create 26 event.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York council to consider new plan that could transform life for unpaid carers
A new strategy to improve support for unpaid carers is set to be considered by City of York Council’s executive on April 14.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire stuntman turned publican in pledge over future after award
Steve Dyson, who runs The New Inn in Selby in Gowthorpe together with his partner Alison and their daughters, has been recognised for more than 20 years' service at the helm of the town centre local and the contribution he has made to the community.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire seaside town crowned 2026's chippy capital after foodie award win
Find out why the North Yorkshire seaside town of Whitby has been named the best for fish and chips in 2026

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire Ambulance Service encouraging people to join volunteer team
People are being encouraged to become heroes by volunteering with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS).

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds of Easter eggs donated to children across York and North Yorkshire
Avove employees delivered eggs, sweets, and essential items to children in care settings across York and North Yorkshire.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
World-class York based musical instrument brand is bought out
A York manufacturer of world-class brass instruments has been bought by one of the UK’s largest specialist brass and woodwind retailers.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major dementia care conference to be held in Scarborough
The Dementia Forward Conference will take place on Friday, May 22, at Scarborough Rugby Club.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York charity helping children with brain tumours receives £69,000 boost
York charity OSCAR’s has received a £69,000 grant to support children with brain tumours.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Calls for resignation and demands for a by-election are double standards'
Resignation calls and demands for a by-election after a local councillor joined Restore are double standards, says today's letter writer.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘We’ve experienced a lot’: York band Skylights are back - and it’s on their terms
York indie band Skylights are back after a brief hiatus – and it’s on their terms.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:25:03 +0100
County Durham Gogglebox legend would 'love' to return to show 10 years after quitting
It’s been nearly a decade since Scarlett Moffatt left Gogglebox, having featured on several other TV shows since then.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:12:38 +0100
Police to use facial recognition tech in York to catch criminals
North Yorkshire Police will use facial recognition technology in York to catch criminals and protect vulnerable people.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:10:47 +0100
Public toilets in North Yorkshire town closed again after 'mindless' vandalism
Public toilets in a North Yorkshire town have been shut again due to 'mindless' vandalism.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:59:36 +0100
Recycling wheelie bin plans spark concerns for York households as thousands have say
More information is needed to understand the effects of ditching recycling boxes for wheelie bins, an opposition councillor has said.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:33:00 +0100
Woman fined after her rubbish was fly tipped close to her own home
Waste linked to Emily Scurrah, of Bessingby Gate, Bridlington, was discovered dumped on land off Gypsey Road in the town on May 13, 2023.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:13:37 +0100
People urged to book if they're planning to use York tip this Easter
People planning on using a York tip this Easter have been reminded that they need to pre-book a time slot beforehand.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:22:18 +0100
Funeral director who kept bodies admits 30 counts of preventing a lawful burial
Fraudulent funeral director Robert Bush who gave grieving families the wrong ashes while their loved ones’ bodies were left at his site for months has pleaded guilty to 30 counts of preventing a lawful burial.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:25:58 +0100
Prolific shoplifter given 10 year ban from shops in North Yorkshire
A prolific shoplifter has been banned from entering shops across the North Yorkshire coast after being charged with a string of thefts.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Breaking point' fears for some York firms prompt call to 'level playing field'
Councillors said changes were needed as businesses struggle with mounting costs.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Committee's bid to save 'much-loved' community swimming pool
More than £6,000 is needed to ensure a well-loved community pool remains open in Stamford Bridge.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:21:09 +0100
Calls to protect transparency amid possible restriction of Freedom of Information law
COUNCILLORS in North Yorkshire have raised concerns about local government transparency over a possible reduction of FOI cost limits.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:16:35 +0100
Names of the hundreds of victims of crooked funeral director Robert Bush
Crooked funeral director Robert Bush caused “utter devastation” to hundreds of families across Hull with his fraudulent business. These are the victims' names.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:48:46 +0100
'Significant damage' from blaze forces charity shop to close
A NORTH Yorkshire charity shop has been forced to close due to significant damage following a fire.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:48:14 +0100
Two people assaulted by group in North Yorkshire village
A group of people have assaulted two individuals in a North Yorkshire village.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:26:05 +0100
Popular York city centre business to be sold after eight years
A popular bakery in the shadow of York Minster has announced it will be sold next month as its owners are set to move on.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:18:13 +0100
Warning as Storm Dave to lash UK with 90mph gusts this weekend
Storm Dave has been named by the Met Office and threatens to bring severe gales and blizzards in the north of the UK over the Easter weekend.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:36:00 +0100
Police facial recognition tech must be used ‘responsibly’, says deputy mayor
Live facial recognition technology being rolled out by North Yorkshire Police must be used “responsibly”, the county’s deputy mayor, Jo Coles, has said.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:08:40 +0100
Huge retail park with supermarket and cafés planned for North Yorkshire town
A MAJOR new ‘retail destination’ could be built in North Yorkshire with a supermarket, cafés, a petrol station, and a tanning salon.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:18:07 +0100
Crash closes main road close to North Yorkshire town
North Yorkshire Police are at the scene of a crash on the B1261 and are asking motorists to avoid the area.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:01:00 +0100
‘Slow improvement’ cause for concern at North Yorkshire hospital
THE ‘slow improvement’ at a hospital in North Yorkshire is a cause for concern, according to an MP.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:49:34 +0100
Fraudulent funeral director caused ‘devastation’ to hundreds of families, say police
Fraudulent funeral director Robert Bush who gave grieving families the wrong ashes while their loved ones’ bodies were left at his site for months caused “utter devastation and emotional harm” to hundreds of victims, police have said.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:17:32 +0100
8am alcohol sales proposed by North Yorkshire holiday park
ALCOHOL could be sold from 8am onwards at a caravan park in North Yorkshire if a licence is granted by North Yorkshire Council.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:17:00 +0100
Malton Museum opens for the new season this weekend
MALTON Museum opens for 2026 this Saturday. with a new display focussing on the influence for monks and medicine on the town.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:22:14 +0100
Plans for expansion at 'thriving' historic North Yorkshire school
AN historic North Yorkshire school has applied for permission to build an ‘Edwardian-style’ sports pavilion on its grounds.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:29:55 +0100
Vehicle thieves strike in North Yorkshire town
The county's police force said a red Suzuki with a registration of YJ66BDC was parked up in TIndall Street, Scarborough when it was stolen between late morning on Monday, March 16 and 5.30am on Tuesday, March 17.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:12:36 +0100
Fire in North Yorkshire city - emergency crews called in
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Ripon were sent to Hell Wath Lane in Ripon around 10pm yesterday (April 1).

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:59:13 +0100
Thieves target property in North Yorkshire town
North Yorkshire Police said a Decathlon branded Rockrider mountain bike was stolen from Stanley Grove in Harrogate, around 2.45am on Friday, March 27.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:10:08 +0100
Thief targets supermarket in North Yorkshire town
North Yorkshire Police said a theft happened on Friday, March 6, around 8.30pm, in a branch of the Co-op in St Winifred's Avenue, Harrogate.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:43:02 +0100
Police seize machine being used illegally on York road
A spokesperson for the force said an e-scooter was confiscated by patrolling officers after being ridden in breach of road traffic legislation in Derwenthorpe yesterday (April 1).

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
'Monster truck' event coming to North Yorkshire over Easter
A FOUR-day 'monster truck' event is to take place in North Yorkshire over the Easter weekend.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Whitby Distillery update as pre-registration opens for £200,000 crowdfunding
Eight years ago, Luke Pentith and Jess Slater were making 30 bottles at a time in a tiny utility room.

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