York Press

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'She’ll live on in us' - tributes to York mum who died 18 days after cancer diagnosis
Tributes have been paid to a York mum who lost her life less than three weeks after being diagnosed with cancer.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire painting firm in liquidation owes more than £70,000
Scarborough company AS Painting Contractors has gone into liquidation with debts topping £70,000.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Hazardous' new road layout plans for York village - locals speak out
A parish council has hit out against plans made by developers stating that their road layout will create "a hazardous environment" for those using the village's main road.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:56:21 +0000
Flood alert issued for York following heavy rain
A flood alert is in place for parts of central York close to as river levels rose high following recent rain linked to Storm Boelo.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:12:44 +0000
Driver seriously injured in two-car crash on major Yorkshire road
Humberside Police said it happened at around 7pm on Thursday, October 22, 2026, on the A1079 near Pocklington and involved a green BYD Dolphin and a silver Renault Clio.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:47:23 +0000
Thousands of North Yorkshire homes expected to be without power this morning
Northern Powergrid said yesterday (Sunday, October 25) that they expect around 13,000 customers will remain without power this morning.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:24:03 +0000
Key North Yorkshire road to close for 5 days
North Yorkshire Council said the The A174 will close at Lythe Bank, near Sandsend, from 7.30am to 4pm, on each of the next five days from today (Monday, October 26).

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Customers are like family': restaurant celebrates being York competition finalist
Spice Clay Oven, in Wilberfoss, has been named a finalist in a prestigious competition in York.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'We're paying for someone else's wrongdoing' - York restaurant owner's plea to diners
A York restaurant owner has invited the public back to his restaurant after issues with the previous owner have started to negatively impact his business.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Questions raised over city council's long-term plans for Spark:York
Letters question whether City of York Council will honour promises over Spark:York’s future site, while another writer criticises Labour’s spending

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000
E-bike confiscated after rider caught using it illegally near York city centre
An E-bike rider has had his vehicle confiscated after police spotted him riding near the city centre.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000
‘I went to uni and got addicted to ketamine’ – York man’s second chance
York ketamine addiction survivor Em-Jay shares his recovery story as a campaign warns of rising use, bladder damage and support available across North Yorkshire

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Yorkshire café offering hot chocolates served with giant marshmallows for autumn
The Chocolate Bar in York offers delicious hot chocolates that you can get served with a giant marshmallow, whipped cream or even soft serve ice cream.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:59:58 +0000
Amanda Owen's nine children look so different as Our Yorkshire Farm family grows up
Amanda Owen's nine children have grown up since Our Yorkshire Farm began. Here's what Raven, Reuben, Miles and their siblings are doing in 2026.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:56:04 +0000
Leeds trust appoints permanent chief executive amid maternity care inquiry
Brendan Brown is appointed permanent chief executive of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust amid an inquiry into maternity and neonatal care and CQC concerns.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:38:12 +0000
Millions of UK TVs to get 12 new free channels not available on Freeview
The 12 new channels will launch on Freely, the broadband-based TV platform developed by Everyone TV.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
When to watch Emmerdale and Coronation Street this week amid ITV schedule change
Emmerdale and Coronation Street will not air as usual this week due to a Carabao Cup match on Wednesday night.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:52:15 +0000
Tree falls on cars at York hostel as Storm Boelo hits with 55mph gusts
A tree has fallen on cars at a York hostel as Storm Boelo hits the city with gusts of up to 55mph expected.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Holidaymaker jailed for raping woman during North Yorkshire visit
A woman may never fully recover from being raped by a holidaymaker during his visit to North Yorkshire earlier this year, York Crown Court heard.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:58:37 +0000
Person in hospital after cyclist and car crash on main road in York
A person has been taken to hospital after a cyclist and a car crashed on Boroughbridge Road in York.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:02:52 +0000
Fallen tree blocks main road in North Yorkshire – police on scene
A fallen tree has blocked a main road between Malton and Pickering. It comes as Storm Boelo hits the county.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:11:00 +0000
North Yorkshire man admits being a voyeur
A North Yorkshire man has been put on the sex offenders’ register and given a suspended prison sentence after he pleaded guilty to voyeurism.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:11:00 +0000
Thousands lose power, trees fall and roads close as Storm Boelo batters York
Storm Boelo brought disruption across York and North Yorkshire as it battered the area with 60mph gusts.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000
'York's not an awful tourist trap – it's a great city'
'York's not an awful tourist trap – it's a great city' argues our letter writer

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:56:00 +0000
Three violent men among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court
Three violent were among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:35:48 +0000
Hundreds of homes without power in York as Storm Boelo batters area
Hundreds of homes in York have been left without power as Storm Boelo continues to batter the area.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:44:33 +0000
Skip fire spreads to caravan in Yorkshire
Strong gusts brought by Storm Boelo resulted in a skip fire spreading to a caravan in Sherburn, near Malton.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:18:34 +0000
Storm Boelo batters York - as it happened
Major York attractions have closed and roads in North Yorkshire are blocked as Storm Boelo hits the county bringing gusts of up to 60mph.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Opposition grows over 360,000-chicken farm despite new manure plans
North Yorkshire poultry farm plans for 360,000 chickens face fresh objections over manure disposal, pollution, traffic and environmental impacts near Ripon.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Unexpected venue in the heart of York city centre licensed as tattoo studio
An unexpected venue in the heart of York city centre has now been licensed as a tattoo studio after six lucky ‘victims’ were marked for life inside its doors.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire firm in liquidation had debts topping £400,000
A Harrogate-based marketing agency is in liquidation with debts topping £400,000.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inside York’s haunted pubs where some regulars never seem to leave
From ghostly landlords to Roman soldiers and eerie footsteps, we explore the spooky stories behind some of York’s most haunted pubs.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000
How new £1.25 million ‘Grand Design’ home in York village could look
Images have been released showing how a new £1.25 million "Grand Design-style" home in Upper Poppleton, York, could look.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Martin Lewis on DWP benefits that could cut your broadband or phone bill to £10
Martin Lewis has discussed social tariffs that can cut broadband or phone bills and are open to people claiming DWP benefits

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000
What happens if you don't pay your TV licence? The rules households must know
UK TV licence rules explained: who needs one, £180 cost, free and reduced-cost licences, payment options and fines for watching live TV or BBC iPlayer.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling on eBay for more than 300 times its face value
The London 2012 Olympic Games Blue Peter piece drew 26 bids on eBay before being snapped up for £156.20.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000
UK households urged to prepare for three days of disruption in emergencies
Households are being urged to prepare for up to three days of disruption during severe weather emergencies.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Only one in five people can pass this three-question IQ test
The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent, leaving the majority who attempt it boggled.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wetherby engineering firm founder shortlisted for top manufacturing award
James McCartney, who established Enhanced Control Solutions in 2019, is in the running for the Manufacturing Leader award.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
School unveils ambitious 2040 plan to prepare pupils for future
Pocklington School Foundation’s ‘Towards 2040’ plan aims to build life skills, digital confidence, and character alongside academic achievement.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York graduate launches new app to help students find seasonal jobs
York graduate Aiden Tonyy has created a new app, Seasonaly, that aims to make seasonal job hunting easier and faster for students.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New book by East Riding author aims to break down barriers to creative careers
Creative Careers Unlocked, written by East Riding author and creative industries specialist Emily Maguire, is set to be published next month.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Harrogate firm wins £12.5m deal to improve energy efficiency of homes
Harrogate-based firm Synergize has secured a £12.5 million contract to upgrade homes for social housing provider MHS Homes.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Magical Christmas show for children coming to York Theatre Royal this winter
The Enormous Christmas Pudding will be performed at York Theatre Royal’s Studio from December 16 to 31.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000
‘It was hard ending it’ – Richard Hammond ‘would’ve carried’ on with Grand Tour
Former Top Gear host Richard Hammond has said he “would’ve carried on” with the Grand Tour after admitting the show ending left a “big hole”.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000
'Hidden treasure' Yorkshire restaurant offering 'delicious' food
The Whippet Inn is loved by both visitors and locals in York thanks to its amazing food.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:56:45 +0000
Richard Hammond reveals expansion dreams for his city business
Richard Hammond has revealed his future hopes and plans for his Herefordshire business.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:34:37 +0000
Amanda Owen's daughters bring back much-loved Yorkshire Dales cream tea tradition
Amanda Owen's daughters Raven and Edith prepare to bring back the family's famous cream tea van for Coast to Coast walkers in Our Farm Next Door.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:58:36 +0000
Chippy named national finalist for second year running for major award
Grandpa's Fish Bar is a national finalist for the Peter Hill Award for the second year running.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:47:34 +0000
More than 160,000 people left without power as storms batter the UK
The impact of storms Austen and Boelo has left more than 160,000 people without power in the UK

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