York Press

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:43:25 +0000
Sheds in York believed to have been set alight by arsonists
Three garden sheds in the Kilburn Road area of York are believed to have been targeted by arsonists.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:25:23 +0000
Firefighters called to crash in North Yorkshire village
Fire crews have been called to passengers of a car which crashed into a wall in Farnham, Knaresborough.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:14:00 +0000
Scenic weekend walk that takes in a lost village and Dead Man's Hill
This week's walk is full of history, with cracking views and a chance for exploration. Get your walking boots on!

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Renovated 1960s house for sale in prime York location for £700k - look inside
A fully renovated 1960s house has hit the market in a Sycamore Place, off Bootham in York - for £700,000.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:50:00 +0000
'The vote in Denton and Gorton was a protest vote' - reader's letter
The vote in Denton and Gorton was a protest vote says our letter writer - do you agree?

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
World Book Day 2026 countdown begins - 16 fabulous old photos for inspiration
WORLD Book Day 2026 countdown has begun so we've dipped into our archive to share 10 fabulous old photos from past events.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Secret York garden 'hidden in plain sight' with a 'surprise' around every corner
This secret National Trust garden in York with a 'surprise' around every corner opens for spring and summer 2026 this weekend

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
How re-opened village-owned pub became vital part of North Yorkshire community
A community-owned ‘pub and hub’ is the toast of the North Yorkshire village of Skelton-on-Ure.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Are these 'top ten' offers on your menu for York Restaurant Week?
York Restaurant Week starts next month and already cash-conscious diners are snapping up some tasty deals.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:35:00 +0000
Why my visit to this fabulous 'tucked-away' York cafe was bittersweet
Have you been to this 'tucked-away' cafe in the heart of historic York? Our reviewer has...

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Big name musician announces York date as part of upcoming 2026 tour
Elvis Costello and The Imposters have announced a show at the York Barbican as part of their 2026 tour.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York City Walls to be lit up for LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week
York City Walls are set to be lit up in rainbow colours to mark LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York drink driver fled police pursuit on two motorways, court hears
A York drink driver who evaded police efforts to box him in during a late-night pursuit along two motorways has been jailed.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Thousands of patients across York could benefit from digital physiotherapy app
Patients across York and Scarborough could soon benefit from faster, more convenient physiotherapy care with a new app.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
UK's top strong men and women to compete in York this summer
The Giants Live strongman events will return to York Barbican this summer, with Britain’s Strongest Woman and England’s Strongest Man.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Work set to begin on restoring community football pitch in Scarborough
The next phase of work to restore the Scarborough Sports Village's 3G pitch is about to begin.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Top ceramics event to return to York Racecourse later this year
The York Ceramics Fair, curated by the Craft Potters Association, will take place at York Racecourse on March 7 and March 8.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New sensory garden opens at Huntington School to support pupils' emotional needs
A new sensory garden installed at a school in Huntington is supporting pupils' emotional and sensory needs.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council launches LGBTQ+ campaign to encourage fostering or adoption
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has launched a campaign to encourage people to foster and adopt, with a focus on the LGBTQ+ community.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New song for children about life's journey available across York schools
A new children’s song, The Pilgrim Way, is helping schools across York explore the concept of life as a pilgrimage.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New £1m fund to address social research in York and North Yorkshire
The University of York has launched a £1 million fund to support community research in York and North Yorkshire.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Masonic company's York care home among sites set to be sold
The care home's owners, a Masonic company, announced they were selling as part of their exit from the sector amid unsustainable costs.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Community service held in Scarborough to remember those lost during pandemic
A community reflection service is being held in Scarborough to remember those lost during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
‘Gem of a place’ York cafe and bakery wows visitors as possibly the best in the UK
This Scandi-inspired York cafe and artisan bakery is a 'gem of a place' and wows visitors as possibly the best in the UK

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Met Office predicts heavy showers across York this weekend
The Met Office is predicting a wet start to the weekend, with heavy rain early on, across York.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
1960s models, tramways and fairgrounds feature in York railway show
The York Area Group (YAG) of North York Moors Railway will host their show in York next month.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York chippy crowned best takeaway in Britain
A York chippy has been crowned the best takeaway in Britain at a prestigious award ceremony named the Oscars of the industry.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
St Chad’s in York’s South Bank prepares to mark 100 years with celebrations
St Chad’s Church is preparing to mark 100 years of service, reflection, and celebration in the heart of the community.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Salon is finalist in Press competition to name York's best hairdresser
The Colour Works Hair Salon, in Huntington, York, has been listed as one of the top ten hairdressers in the city by readers of The Press.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
‘Life was a lottery that day,’ says York survivor of rail crash which saw 10 killed
Laurie Gunson was in the buffet car when a York to London train crashed near Selby on February 28, 2001, killing 10 people and injuring dozens more. This is his story.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
‘One of the most dramatic days of my career’ - Press reporter recalls rail disaster
The Selby rail disaster was "one of the most dramatic days of my career", says former Press chief reporter Mike Laycock who was one of the first on the scene.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Service to remember 10 killed and dozens injured in one of UK’s worst rail disasters
Ten people who died in the Great Heck rail disaster, one of the UK’s worst rail accidents, will be remembered at a service at Selby Abbey.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
How a devastating sequence of events resulted in Selby rail disaster
The Great Heck rail accident was one of the worst rail disasters the UK has ever seen. This is how it happened.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:08:17 +0000
Gogglebox fans shocked by appearance of previously unseen character on the show
Aunty Margaret has been discussed many times by sisters Ellie and Izzi on Googlebox, and viewers almost got a glimpse of her

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:11:00 +0000
Man, 30, to appear in court following stabbing in York
A man from York has been charged with wounding with intent following a stabbing which left a man in critical condition in hospital in Trinity Lane.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:25:22 +0000
Fire in North Yorkshire home believed to have been started deliberately
Fire crews have been called to a flat fire in Ripon, which is believed to have been started deliberately.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:08:16 +0000
Person stuck in toilet in York city centre
Firefighters from Acomb have come to the rescue of a person stuck in a toilet in St Helen's Square in York.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:25:07 +0000
North Yorkshire entrepreneur recalls appearing on last night's Dragon's Den
A North Yorkshire entrepreneur has praised the exposure his business has gained by appearing on BBC1's Dragon’s Den last night (THUR).

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:33:52 +0000
York riverside path closure extended after a year shutting and £130,000 funding
City of York Council pledged £130,000 for investigations to find ways to repair the damage to the path in its budget for 2026/7.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:26:00 +0000
Popular York bar reopens after refurb - first look
Angel on the Green, a popular bar in Bishopthorpe Road, York, has reopened after a major refurbishment.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:38:29 +0000
'I've never been as excited'- York beer firm boss on £1.6m riverside bar plans
The company behind plans for a new riverside gastro-bar has spoken out.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:20:42 +0000
Councillors object to ‘garish’ vape shop fascia in town's conservation area
A ‘HIDEOUS’ retrospective application for a shop’s fascia signage in a North Yorkshire town centre has been slammed.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:01:10 +0000
Car driven erratically crashes into parked vehicle in residential York street
A car was spotted driving ‘erratically’ and crashing into a parked vehicle in a residential York street.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:35:29 +0000
Photos show dramatic scene after person was trapped in car following crash
FIRE crews have shared these dramatic photos following an incident in Ryedale yesterday (Thursday).

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:06:46 +0000
Residents’ views sought on Scarborough Town of Culture bid
RESIDENTS have been invited to share their thoughts on a bid for a popular North Yorkshire resort to be named the UK’s inaugural Town of Culture.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Festival set to welcome famous faces in York
York is set to play host to rock stars, politicians and best-selling authors during its 19th annual Literature Festival.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:52:50 +0000
Government sends controversial gas rig decision back to North Yorkshire Council
PLANS for a gas drilling rig near Scarborough will not be called in by the Government and will instead be decided on by North Yorkshire Council.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:23:52 +0000
North Yorkshire councillor facing calls to stand down after switching parties
A North Yorkshire councillor is facing calls to stand down after switching political allegiances for the second time in four months.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:52:00 +0000
‘They do it abroad, why not here?’ - readers react to York tourist tax proposals
Press readers have shared their thoughts on proposals to implement a so called tourist tax in York and North Yorkshire.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Iconic Great Wave artwork exhibition opens in York - in pictures
The Great Wave off Kanagawa, one of the world’s most recognisable artworks, is now on show at York Art Gallery.

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