York Press

Sat, 09 May 2026 08:43:00 +0100
'Horrible things' - reader shares photo of York otter preying on fish pond
A Press reader shares this photo of a York otter preying on a fish pond

Sat, 09 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Period duplex flat for sale in ‘ideal’ York location – look inside
A two-bedroom period flat is for sale in Holgate Road, York, for £325,000.

Sat, 09 May 2026 07:20:00 +0100
Take this classic walk with castles, waterfalls, river paths and a great pub
A rewarding circular walk through Wensleydale taking in a castle, waterfalls, riverside paths, classic villages and a welcoming Dales pub.

Sat, 09 May 2026 06:59:00 +0100
‘Something is happening here!’ – why this York trader is relocating her shop
Alex Hall is relocating her York business,, citing a thriving independent scene and creative opportunities just a few miles down the road

Sat, 09 May 2026 06:30:00 +0100
‘I couldn’t wait to leave’ – why this York restaurant was such a disappointment
We try a bustling York restaurant with high hopes of a lovely treat - and leave disappointed, peckish and determined not to venture back.

Sat, 09 May 2026 06:09:00 +0100
North Yorkshire pub wins £5,000 bar tab to give free drinks to customers
A North Yorkshire pub has won a £5,000 bar tab in a nationwide competition run by a national media outlet.

Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around York this weekend
Here is a list of the cheapest fuel prices in York this weekend, according to petrolprices.com.

Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
On This Day: Archbishop of York delighted to be in chains during pilgrimage stop
On this day in 2016, the Archbishop of York visited Strensall, part of his six-month pilgrimage across North and East Yorkshire.

Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York thug attacked nurse as she tried to treat his injuries, court told
An injured drinker hit a nurse as she tried to give him medical treatment and a police officer as she gave him some water he had asked for, York magistrates heard.

Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Iconic brand to open newly renovated York store later this month
An iconic brand is preparing to reopen in York city centre after a renovation.

Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Celebrity line-up revealed for this summer's Great Yorkshire Show
TV stars and countryside favourites will take the stage to share their stories for the upcoming Great Yorkshire Show.

Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Comedy night promising ‘controlled chaos’ coming to York Theatre Royal
Neil Haigh’s Comedy Masterclass Ruined by Stewart Wright arrives at The Old Paint Shop at York Theatre Royal on June 17.

Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Craft shop in York named in top 10 in Best Independent Retailer award
Bugweed's, in Clifton Moor, is up for a top Press award.

Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Try saying this after a few pints' - York's famous tongue-twisting street name
Locals barely give it a second glance but tourists crowd around for obligatory photos of this must-see York street with its quirky name.

Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
University of York students volunteer 90,000 hours to support city economy
University of York students contributed more than 90,000 hours of volunteering to the City during the 2024/25 academic year.

Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'An adventurer who loved his family' - tributes to York teacher and sailor
Tributes have been paid to York teacher Barry Snaith, whose love of learning, sailing and family shaped an adventurous life spanning decades

Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York weather: Mixed weekend of weather predicted by Met Office
The Met Office has forecast mostly dry weather across York this weekend.

Sat, 09 May 2026 08:24:00 +0100
Martin Lewis urges 1 million Brits to apply for unclaimed DWP benefit
Martin Lewis explained that there are plenty more who could claim the benefit.

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Two in hospital after explosion at home in North Yorkshire
Two people have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a home in Scarborough.

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:02:15 +0100
Man arrested after armed police swoop on York home
A man has been arrested after armed police swooped on home in Rosemary Court, near Walmgate in York.

Fri, 08 May 2026 13:19:31 +0100
Man arrested after 'unexplained' death in York - police cordons in place
One man has died and another has been arrested after an incident in Brownlow Street in York.

Fri, 08 May 2026 08:33:10 +0100
Police cordon off home in York
North Yorkshire Police has been called to an incident at a home in Huntington Road, York.

Fri, 08 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York takeaway gets one-star rating for food hygiene
Dhillon's Bridge Fisheries in Clifton has again received one-star for food hygiene from the city council.

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:01:47 +0100
Skincare clinic’s conversion to house gets green light
A skincare clinic in North Yorkshire is set to be converted into a residential property.

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:54:57 +0100
Motorists warned of delays after multi-vehicle crash in major North Yorkshire road
Motorists are warned of long delays after a crash on a major North Yorkshire road.

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:49:13 +0100
Two boys arrested on suspicion of arson after North Yorkshire blaze
TWO boys have been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire in a North Yorkshire town yesterday (Thursday).

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:39:52 +0100
Anti-fracking group says fight against rig 'nowhere near over'
An anti-fracking group in North Yorkshire has said its campaign against plans for a gas rig on the coast is ‘nowhere near over’.

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:39:43 +0100
‘The country is a mess,’ says North Yorks mayor after ‘difficult night for Labour’
York and North Yorkshire mayor David Skaith said the “country is a mess”, as he admitted it had been a “difficult night for Labour”.

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:19:32 +0100
Significant delays expected on A64 after road closed until 6am tomorrow
TRAFFIC is said to be heavy on a main road in North Yorkshire due to emergency repair work.

Fri, 08 May 2026 13:59:15 +0100
Scarborough community comes together after explosion in residential property
The Scarborough community has come together to support people evacuated after an explosion at a residential property.

Fri, 08 May 2026 13:50:07 +0100
Major Army fundraiser to take place in York next month
One of York’s hottest charity events returns to the city next month.

Fri, 08 May 2026 13:49:40 +0100
One arrested after armed police swoop in York street - as it happened
Armed police officers and dog units have been spotted in a York street

Fri, 08 May 2026 12:43:13 +0100
Green light for 36 new affordable homes to be built in York city centre
Plans to build 36 new affordable homes near Walmgate in York have been approved.

Fri, 08 May 2026 12:21:00 +0100
Falling luggage injures passenger as more ‘thrown’ to floor on speeding LNER train
Falling luggage injured a passenger and more people were "thrown to the floor" onboard a speeding LNER train, a report has said.

Fri, 08 May 2026 11:07:23 +0100
Grade II-listed North Yorkshire pub under new ownership
A Grade-II listed pub has been snapped up by a leading pub company as part of its growing portfolio.

Fri, 08 May 2026 10:53:34 +0100
Landlady reveals 'how many sleeps' until much-loved pub near York re-opens
The opening date of a much-loved village pub at Bishopthorpe near York has been announced.

Fri, 08 May 2026 10:03:07 +0100
Union agrees 3.9 per cent pay rise at major York employer
MAJOR York employer Nestle is to give its staff a 3.9 per cent pay rise.

Fri, 08 May 2026 09:17:52 +0100
RECAP - two taken to hospital after explosion at home in North Yorkshire
More than 50 homes and businesses have been evacuated after an explosion at a home in Scarborough.

Fri, 08 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
York café tucked inside historic tower with a forgotten dark past
IAN TEMPEST reveals the story of a modest York café inside a medieval tower with a forgotten story spanning five centuries.

Fri, 08 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
WATCH - York attraction reveals unique birthday tribute to David Attenborough
Plans for a giant tribute in celebration of a British icon’s 100th birthday have been revealed.

Fri, 08 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Number of acid-related offences in North Yorkshire revealed
Number of acid-related offences in North Yorkshire revealed.

Fri, 08 May 2026 05:06:00 +0100
Much-loved gin shop in York celebrates becoming finalist in Press award
York Gin is hoping to add to its accolades with a Press Best Independent Retailer award.

Fri, 08 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Public notice roundup: York set for road closures and traffic restrictions
Here are the latest public notices announced for York.

Fri, 08 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Thank God for people like him'- tributes paid to York paramedic and wrestler
'Thank God for people like him' - tributes for dedicated paramedic and former York wrestler, remembered for his compassion, humour and humanity.

Fri, 08 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drinker racially abused and threatened restaurant staff in York
A “well-known” street drinker racially abused and threatened staff from a popular city centre restaurant in public, York Magistrates' Court heard.

Fri, 08 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York named among fastest-growing regions for Land Rover interest
York has been named one of the UK's fastest-growing areas for Land Rover interest, according to Land Rover Monthly.

Fri, 08 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Scarborough Hospital introduces 'cuddle bed' to improve end of life care
A new £15,000 "cuddle bed" is now helping families stay close to loved ones in their final days at Scarborough Hospital.

Fri, 08 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York Art Gallery hosting creative Japanese-inspired half term workshops
York Art Gallery is bringing its popular Making Waves exhibition back for the May half-term.

Fri, 08 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire athlete backing campaign for intellectual disability awareness
A Yorkshire triathlete is fronting a national campaign to raise funds and awareness for people with intellectual disabilities.

Fri, 08 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
East Riding council rolls out nearly 200 hedgehog highways to protect wildlife
More than 180 'Hedgehog Highways' are being rolled out by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to help protect one of Britain’s most beloved mammals.

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