York Press

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:33:00 +0000
Police swoop in York street with home cordoned off - live
Police have cordoned off a home in Starkey Crescent, Tang Hall, York, on Sunday morning (March 8) after an incident.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:19:04 +0000
York home cordoned off after police incident
A home in Starkey Crescent, Tang Hall, York, has been cordoned off after a police incident.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'A rare sense of calm' at new homes for sale in York
THE first homes at Dennings Mews in Wigginton Road, close to York Hospital and opposite the allotment site off Crichton Avenue are for sale with Prime Residential.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:11:31 +0000
Vehicle crashes next to York shopping centre – emergency services called
A vehicle has crashed next to the Vangarde Shopping Park in York.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:36:00 +0000
'Why York's most famous historic street should be renamed Tat Gate'
Calls to rename York's Shambles Diagon Alley spark spirited debate among York readers

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Planning 'horror stories' threaten to delay planned pub re-opening near York
A planned re-opening of a village pub a few miles from York may not happen until the end of the year, due to feared planning issues.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York's Millennium Bridge at 25 - old photos as it took shape
York’s Millennium Bridge is about to turn 25 so we've delved into our archives to unearth old photos that captured it taking shape.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The ‘gem’ of a North Yorkshire garden centre that's a must‑visit for lunch in spring
This 'gem' of a North Yorkshire garden centre in Thirsk is said to be 'well worth a visit' in spring with visitors praising its cafe for lunch

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire magistrate encourages more women to serve their community
Magistrate Lynn Dunne, in North Yorkshire, is encouraging more women and young people to volunteer and serve their communities.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Record number of votes cast in East Riding youth elections
A record number of young people across the East Riding are taking on bigger roles in shaping the future.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Project between charity and prison in East Riding turning old clothing into bags
A partnership between St Leonard’s Hospice and HMP Millsike is turning unsellable denim clothing into tote bags.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Star-studded' comedy festival back in Pocklington for another year
A comedy festival is set to return to Pocklington Arts Centre for another year this May with a packed lineup.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Changes so 'punishment fits crime' needed for fly-tipping
Tougher sentences are needed to stop fly-tipping punishments from courts being undermined, the body representing councils nationally has said.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'She's an absolute grafter' - York fish fryer celebrated at chippy awards
A York chippy has been honoured for its contributions in a ceremony dubbed the Oscars of the Fish and Chip industry.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Archbishop of York criticises 'sometimes appalling lack of religious literacy' at BBC
The archbishop branded religious broadcasting the “poor and underfunded relative” at the public broadcaster.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Art by Britain's ‘most notorious prisoner’ to go under the hammer near York
Artwork by notorious prisoner Charles Bronson is to go under the hammer at York Auction Centre.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
‘Charming’ chequered home with ‘the best views’ in town hits the market - look inside
A “charming” white and black chequered home in Knaresborough has hit the market - for £500,000.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
I tried Aldi’s 2026 Easter range, and one item will blow your mind – Full ranking
Aldi has released its Easter egg range for 2026, and I got to try them. Here is what you need to buy.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Raising the roof at new community hub for York
THEY'RE raising the roof at New Earswick Boxing (KO) for Kindness.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Chromebooks for pupils at York school
PUPILS at York High School in Acomb have benefitted from a generous donation of Chromebooks from York's Rotary clubs.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:15:35 +0000
Man sought by police after thief strikes at North Yorkshire supermarket
Police have issued a photograph of a man officers want to speak to after a thief struck at Sainsbury's in Scarborough.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:06:04 +0000
Thief strikes at York shop - police issue CCTV appeal
A thief has struck at a shop in Kings Street, York - and police have now issued a photograph of a woman officers want to speak to about it.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:55:00 +0000
Hundreds of people come together to break fast at York Mosque
Hundreds of people have gathered at York Mosque to break fast together.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:55:00 +0000
‘We’ve got lots planned’ - Spark is officially in York until at least 2030
Spark has said there is “lots planned” after the venue received official confirmation that it would remain in York until at least 2030.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:41:57 +0000
Man sought by police after alleged assault at North Yorkshire hotel
Police have issued photographs of a man officers want to speak to after an assault at the Angel Hotel in Whitby.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:32:41 +0000
Police crackdown on scooter thefts on North Yorkshire coast
Police have announced a crackdown on moped and motorcycle thefts in Eastfield and Filey.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:34:37 +0000
Car bonnet ‘jumped on’ and windscreen smashed in York
A car’s windscreen has been smashed outside a working men’s club in Haxby.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:19:25 +0000
York home ‘ransacked’ during burglary
A Huntington home has been “ransacked” during a burglary, police said.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:09:00 +0000
Charming weekend walk takes you from ancient forts to a pretty village church
This week's walk heads west from Richmond and takes you high on to Whitcliffe Scar to the hamlet of Marske

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:05:28 +0000
Man assaulted in North Yorkshire coastal town
A man has been assaulted in Whitby - with police now appealing for information.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:46:39 +0000
York home filled with smoke after fire - emergency services called
Emergency services have been called to a home in Stublowe Place, off Hull Road, after a fire caused smoke to billow through the property.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:30:16 +0000
Dog and owner stuck 20ft down well in North Yorkshire are rescued
Firefighters have come to the rescue of a dog and its owner stuck 20ft down a well in Kirkby Malzeard, near Ripon.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:03:00 +0000
Key advice event to be held in North Yorkshire
A FREE information event help people better understand Parkinson’s is being held next week.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
York quantity surveyor credits apprenticeship for his career
A York Quantity Surveyor is crediting an apprenticeship in building a successful career as a Quantity Surveyor.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Grant awarded for community energy projects in North Yorkshire
A NORTH Yorkshire organisation has been given funding two new community energy feasibility projects.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:25:00 +0000
Séances, table rapping, and spirit photography - story of spiritualism in York
From parlour séances and table rapping to spirit photography - DAVID WILSON investigates the history of spiritualism in York

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:23:00 +0000
'What to with old recycling boxes - try to think outside the box!'
Our reader asks 'What to with old recycling boxes - try to think outside the box!'

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Thomas the Tank Engine to visit North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Childhood favourite Thomas the Tank Engine is set to visit the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Villages near York to benefit from multi-million-pound Yorkshire Water work
Yorkshire Water is investing £3.3m in upgrades to its water and wastewater networks in villages near York.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Meet the 'two Jills' who have been nominated for Lord Mayors Commendation Award
Two friends, Jill Johnson and Gill Hagyard, have each been nominated for the Lord Mayor’s Commendation Scheme in York.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York Racecourse team helps to transform local hospital gardens
The team from York Racecourse has spent a day volunteering at Brainkind’s neurological hospital and Clements Hall in South Bank.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hundreds of free books given to schools thanks to Premier League programme
Free books have been gifted by the York City Football Club Foundation to primary schools to support literacy, thanks to the Premier League.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Here is the latest weekend weather forecast for York from the Met Office
The Met Office has released its forecast across York, predicting a cold and grey weekend.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
WATCH - York singer to take to the stage on Britain's Got Talent tonight
A well-known singer from York will take the stage on Britain's Got Talent tonight.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'You're not suffering alone' - support for York woman with devastating illness
Paula Chaplin from Barlby read The Press' story about Niamh Robbins’ account of living with endometriosis and her campaigning to raise awareness and got in touch.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Former pub landlords face court bill of £27,530 over overcrowded house
Two landlords whose pub closed suddenly last November face a court bill of more than £27,500 after they were convicted of running an overcrowded house.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York care home holds 'fabulous' Mother's Day afternoon tea for residents
Mulberry Court in Rawcliffe, York, recently held a "fabulous" Mother’s Day afternoon tea experience.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire beach 'pretty as ever' in 400-year-old spa town among Britain's best
Find out why Scarborough's South Bay has been named among Britain's best beaches by Condé Nast Traveller and if it beats North Bay

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Harry Styles 'tribute' train in York celebrating singer's Wembley residency
A special Harry Styles tribute train experience is stopping off in York to delight fans ahead of the singer's new album.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire households given helping hand to cut down on food waste
A series of public events across North Yorkshire will take place during Food Waste Action Week.

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