York Press
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:16:26 +0100Crash on major road outside York - two miles of tailbacks reported
One lane of the A64 westbound is blocked with queuing traffic this morning following a crash - National Highways is reporting congestion and traffic delays in the area.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100'80mph' Porsche crashed into family on way to Castle Howard picnic, jury told
A Porsche Boxster became airborne and zigzagged across road before crashing into a Land Rover Defender carrying a family to Castle Howard, a jury heard.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:59:39 +0100Police issue update following York vehicle break-in and stolen card use across city
North Yorkshire Police said a car was broken into in Hambleton Terrace, Clifton, on Thursday, April 30, and shortly after, one of the bank cards taken from it was used at Tesco Express in Piccadilly.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:06:00 +0100Hidden stories behind York’s street names and post‑war housing estates
Duncan Marks reveals the hidden stories behind York street names and housing estates
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:05:31 +0100Two people stuck in lift in coastal North Yorkshire town
The county's Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Scarborough was sent to St Nicholas Street in Scarborough around 6.15pm last night (Monday, June 15).
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100'Shame on the York Lib Dems for scaremongering about schools'
'Shame on the York Lib Dems for scaremongering about schools,' writes a retired headteacher in today's letters.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100York family attraction acts after warning and one-star food hygiene rating
Popular indoor fitness venue Agility Parks in York was warned of potential enforcement action should it not repair a hot water tank fast enough.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:57:00 +0100How York woman enjoyed business success after being made redundant four times
York businesswoman Michelle Hughes is enjoying success in printmaking and graphic design as she celebrates ten years of self-employment.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100How England World Cup song by two York teachers beat the official anthem
As England prepare to face Croatia, we look back on the viral hit by two York teachers who wrote a World Cup anthem that outshone the official one.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:28:14 +0100Here's why police have been out in force in North Yorkshire
It was the latest deployment as part of Project Servator, North Yorkshire Police’s long-running campaign against crime in the county.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Water safety to be focus of public meeting with fire service leaders in York
Jo Coles, deputy mayor for policing, fire and crime in York and North Yorkshire, will host an online public meeting later this week.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bridlington to host international beach volleyball tournament this summer
The World Beach Pro Tour (BPT) will arrive on the East Yorkshire coast, in Bridlington, this summer.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Historic typeface recovered from Thames used in new York publication
Doves Type, a famed typeface created in the early 20th century, has resurfaced and returned to use by the University of York.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100York theatre group to offer inclusive drama sessions for young SEND children
Thunk-It Theatre is launching free monthly drama sessions tailored for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in York.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Yorkshire charities invited to apply for £20,000 Ebor sweepstake prize
The Sky Bet Ebor Community Sweepstake, part of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival, gives charities the chance to win up to £20,000.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Harrogate primary school swimmers qualify for national championships
Highfield Prep School will represent the North East at the 2026 Primary Team Swimming Championships.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100New app helps visitors discover York’s attractions and hidden gems
A new mobile app, launched by CitySightseeing, is putting the best of York in the palm of people's hands.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Soldiers take on gruelling Race the Sun challenge through York
The British Army’s annual Race the Sun event, hosted by The Royal Signals, saw teams compete in a multi-discipline competition through York.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Consultation launched on Children’s Centres and Family Hubs in East Riding
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is asking residents to share their views on Children's Centres and Family Hubs.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Immersive Viking theatre experience returns to York’s Barley Hall
Jorvik Immersive Theatre is returning to York’s Barley Hall this summer with a series of performances.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Stamford Bridge vets share advice to keep pets safe in hot weather
Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic in Stamford Bridge has issued guidance to help owners protect their pets from heat stress.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100More than 300 riders celebrate 10th Yorkshire Wolds cycling challenge
The Sundown 60 sportive, held at Wold Top Brewery in the Yorkshire Wolds, attracted 320 riders from across the UK for a 60-mile route.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Live music and food festival set for summer weekend on York Knavesmire
Chill Out Sounds on the Knavesmire, hosted by The Little Yorkshire Coffee Company, will take place at The Knavesmire Coffee Shop.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Take a look inside this converted Victorian station house on sale for £975,000
A former Victorian station house in Dacre Banks has hit the market for £975,000.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Take a look inside the £1.95m detached house in York known as 'The Wellington'
A four-bedroom detached house in York, known as The Wellington, is up for sale with a price tag of £1,950,000.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Take a look inside this historic Harrogate house on sale for £1,395,000
A historic five-bed Harrogate home has gone on the market for nearly £1.4 million with estate agents Verity Frearson.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100West Bank Park Summer Fair receives funding boost from York business
Specsavers Acomb has donated £250 to the West Bank Park Summer Fair to help cover essential costs for the Holgate event.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Award-winning East Yorkshire bakery claims two national medals
Luke’s Bakery, based in Brough, took home two medals at the 2026 Britain's Best Loaf competition.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Yorkshire Water offers free water safety lessons before summer holidays
Yorkshire Water is offering free water safety sessions to schools aimed at raising awareness among children and young people.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100New visitor information centre to open in Harrogate town centre
A new visitor information centre will be opening on June 23 at Harrogate's West Park Centre.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100New books gifted by North Yorkshire housebuilder to Wheldrake playgroup
Wheldrake Tea and Tots, a volunteer-led group, was gifted the books by David Wilson Homes.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100'We could not ask for better' - care home given top marks after recent inspection
A care home in East Yorkshire has been given top marks by health watchdog the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Celebration of live music set to return across venues in Thirsk
The De Mowbray Music Festival in Thirsk will run from August 13 to 16 at venues throughout the town.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:23:20 +0100Jeremy Clarkson bids final goodbye to Clarkson's Farm fan favourite
Yorkshire farmer Jeremy Clarkson bid goodbye to a popular Clarkson's Farm star in series five as his fan-favourite Lambo tractor was sold.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:09:36 +0100Sara Cox finally confirms when her BBC Radio 2 Breakfast show will start
Sara Cox has confirmed the date she will be starting her new BBC Radio 2 Breakfast show.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:12:18 +0100Crash on major York road - drivers warned of queuing traffic
Motorists are being alerted to a crash on the A64 Eastbound, close to the Common Lane and Towthorpe Moor Lane junction.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0100'Growth in demand' for sport prompts York plans
Plans have been lodged to cater for growing demand for a sport in York.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Claims new takeaways could be banned in York denied
Clams that proposed planning guidelines would effectively ban new takeaways from opening in York have been denied.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:50:08 +0100Greggs could be coming to controversial York site
A national fast food chain plans to take over part of an empty York supermarket.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:37:18 +0100Adventure centre with giant children's play area to reopen in North Yorkshire
The Summit Indoor Adventure Centre, complete with indoor padel courts and a giant children's play area is set to reopen in Selby.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:34:39 +0100North Yorkshire town set for up to 150 new homes despite objections
Council officers say they are only supporting plans for up to 150 homes on the edge of a North Yorkshire market town due to government housing targets.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:42:11 +0100North Yorkshire start-ups tell of how scheme with broadband firm is helping them
East Yorkshire broadband provider Quickline Communications is working with Enterpriuse Cube CIC of Malton to deliver a new business support programme for start-up and early-stage companies across North Yorkshire.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:25:08 +0100Residents 'stressed and anxious' over retail park plan in quiet North Yorkshire area
‘STRESSED and anxious’ residents have hit out at plans to build a major retail centre near a calm and quiet North Yorkshire neighbourhood.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:13:44 +0100Mechanic ‘obsessed with drawing’ to hold art show at North Yorkshire pub
Mechanic turned artist Rob Temple is preparing for his annual art show at the New Inn pub in Cropton.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Press readers have their say on 'cross-border' competition facing York taxi drivers
Some Press readers are open about the idea of taxi competition, with others preferring uniform regulation.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:59:17 +0100Plans to turn five-bed house into holiday let
A FIVE-BED house in a North Yorkshire town could be used as a holiday let for around 10 months a year if the scheme gets the green light.Sheron Oakley has applied to convert the residential house at 12, Gap Road, Filey, into short-term holiday let...
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:54:01 +0100Two arrested after drug raids at separate addresses in North Yorkshire
Police have arrested two people following drug raids in North Yorkshire.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:35:28 +0100Yorkshire business leaders vote to maintain interest rates at 3.75 per cent
Members of the Yorkshire Shadow MPC almost unanimously voted to hold interest rates, with two dissenters – one voting raise by .25% and one for a .25% cut.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:20:36 +0100‘The right decision’ – York MPs and council boss welcome social media ban
A ban on under-16s using social media is the “right decision and long overdue”, York Outer MP Luke Charters has said.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0100Thief targets national supermarket chain in North Yorkshire town
The county's force said chocolate was stolen from Tesco Express Killinghall in Ripon Road, Harrogate, around 2.45pm on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.