York Press

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Overweight or obesity levels for York adults hit 60% - latest figures
City of York Council public health officials have called for a more compassionate approach to tackling obesity and helping people lose weight.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:47:17 +0000
Labour holds York's Heworth ward in crunch by-election as Reform comes second
Voters went to the polls on Thursday, January 15.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire estate on sale for £11.5 million
Knapton Estate at East Knapton near Malton has gone on the market for £11.5 million.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:31:00 +0000
'Cheeky Vimto and garish colours' - the fun pub that ruffled feathers in York
The story of how this York 80s-themed fun pub ruffled feathers in York back in the day

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Firm near York blasts government review of non-alcoholic drink sales to under 18s
One of the country’s top suppliers of non-alcoholic drinks has blasted government plans to potentially ban the sale of such drinks to under 18s.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
How lockdown-fuelled drinking led Andy to sell innovative alcohol-free drinks
Stresses and drinking brought on by lockdown during the pandemic have led to a thriving new business at Tockwith near York.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:58:11 +0000
Youths on bikes throw eggs and hurl abuse at people in East Yorkshire town
YOUTHS on bikes have thrown eggs, banged on doors and verbally abused those who challenged them, all in an East Yorkshire town centre street.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
More than £5m in grants and match funding available from York-based insurer
Aviva is offering more than £5m in grants and match funding in 2026.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York care home to hold community coffee morning for community
Ebor Court Care Home in Nether Poppleton is hosting a community coffee morning called Together at the Table.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Closing York car park and Lendal Bridge will not be popular'
Closing Castle car park and Lendal Bridge will not be popular, says our letter writer.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Public invited to put questions to senior police leaders at online meeting
Members of the public are being invited to take part in a live online meeting, led by Jo Coles, to put questions directly to senior police leaders.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Warning over business rate revaluation hike as Government pledges caps
The warning comes ahead of revalued rates coming into effect in April and after a climbdown for pubs.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
KitKat team in York releases new Formula 1-themed chocolate car
Nestlé’s KitKat team in York has announced it's launching a new Formula 1-themed chocolate car.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inside the 'traditional' tearoom near York where everything is plant based
'You honestly wouldn't know it wasn't the real thing open,' says the owner of vintage tea rooms near York where the menu is completely plant based.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New chairman announced to lead charitable arm of York national music centre
Professor Phil Wood has been announced as the chairman of the York Early Music Foundation.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Dart team to host 12-hour marathon for Macmillan Cancer Care Centre revamp
The Bugthorpe 26 Team will be hosting a fundraising 12-hour Dartathon to raise funds for the Macmillan Cancer Care Centre at York District Hospital.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Farm shop café in Pickering bringing back popular charity quiz nights
Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café is bringing back its charity quiz nights, promising another season of fun for a good cause.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council faces claims of 'widespread errors' in controversial school-transport policy
Councillors are set to examine claims of widespread errors in a system used by North Yorkshire Council to implement its controversial home-to-school transport policy.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Much-loved York art market back on after closure fears
York River Art Market (YRAM) will return to its familiar home on the banks of the River Ouse in August after a buyer was found for the business.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
‘Families want change,’ says lawyer ahead of TEWV NHS trust inquiry
A lawyer representing families affected by the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) has said they hope a public inquiry into the trust will be bring change across the board.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:42:14 +0000
Cast of popular TV show share their secrets after series six ends
Following the conclusion of the sixth series of All Creatures Great and Small on Channel 5, the cast and crew have been sharing nostalgic messages.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:07:12 +0000
Starbucks viral Bearista cup that hit UK stores today already £650 on eBay
Starbucks glass Bearista cups hit the UK today and some are already for sale on eBay for more than £650, with 'loads' on Vinted for more than £100

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:00:00 +0000
RECAP– Labour wins crunch Heworth by-election in York
Labour candidate Anna Perrett has won a crucial by-election for Heworth – meaning the Labour group holds onto power on City of York Council.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'She didn't just walk there and lie in the road' - grieving mum in plea for help
'She didn't just walk up there and lie in the road,' says a grieving mum in a heartfelt plea for help to solve the mystery surrounding her daughter's death on the York ring road.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:38:56 +0000
Future of Christmas lights in North Yorkshire town up for debate
THE future of the Christmas lights in a North Yorkshire town is being discussed at an extraordinary meeting.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:23:18 +0000
Celebrations as 'missing' York bus service restored
Celebrations are underway as a trial Sunday bus service back into York has been launched for Bishopthorpe and Woodthorpe.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:12:39 +0000
Budget supermarket's plan to build new store in North Yorkshire faces setback
Aldi's plan to build a new store in Eastfield, Scarborough has faced a setback after part of its proposal was refused by North Yorkshire Council.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:20:48 +0000
Police CCTV appeal after shop theft in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Police have launched an appeal to locate three men officers would like to speak to following a theft at SPAR in Boroughbridge.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:29:19 +0000
Police tackle rise in anti-social behaviour in East Yorkshire
Humberside Police have completed more than 300 patrols to tackle anti-social behaviour in Goole.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:42:47 +0000
North Yorkshire school set to install hundreds of solar panels
HUNDREDS of solar panels can be installed on the roof of Graham School in Scarborough.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:39:20 +0000
North Yorkshire Police refers itself to watchdog over alleged stabbing in York
North Yorkshire Police has referred itself to the police watchdog over the alleged attempted murder of a woman in Rawcliffe, York.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:34:51 +0000
Tributes paid to man who died in hospital after altercation in North Yorkshire
Damon Nicky John O’Nions-Cairns, who sustained critical head injuries following an altercation in Scarborough has died in hospital.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:14:06 +0000
Snow White returns as popular pantomime opens the new year
MIRROR, mirror on the wall - book your tickets, one and all!

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:40:00 +0000
Captain waited until tanker was one mile away before bid to avoid crash, trial hears
A container ship captain accused over a fatal crash off the East Yorkshire coast saw an oil tanker up ahead on his radar but waited until it was one nautical mile away before attempting to avert disaster, a court has heard.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:27:53 +0000
Well-known North Yorkshire artist closes gallery in town centre
A well-known North Yorkshire artist has announced the closure of her Harrogate art gallery.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:04:03 +0000
Fire destroys allotment building in York
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Huntington and Tadcaster were called to Scarcroft Road around 7.10pm yesterday (January 14).

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:43:25 +0000
Scooter on fire in York suburb - police called
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters from the city station were called to Garnet Terrace around 6.45pm yesterday (January 14).

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:27:17 +0000
Arsonists spark fire in York suburb
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from York was called to Hempland Lane in Heworth around 6pm yesterday (January 14).

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:20:00 +0000
'Generate solar power from water, rooftops and wasteland not farm land' - MP
'We should generate solar power from water, rooftops and wasteland and not farm land' says Kevin Hollinrake MP

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:15:00 +0000
'Why I'm in no hurry to rush back to disappointing York' - letter
Our letter writer states: 'Why I'm in no hurry to rush back to disappointing York'

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:03:00 +0000
Bid to list former pub closed for 15 years is rejected
A North Yorkshire parish council has failed in its bid to have a village pub — which has been closed for the last 15 years — listed as an asset of community value.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Successful brewery near York hails decision to stick to traditional brews
A thriving brewery near York says it has ‘recovered’ from the Covid pandemic by sticking to its traditional brews and values.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:58:00 +0000
Meet The Media events in York and Harrogate sell out amid high demand
Two York PR experts say demand is outstripping supply for their events for small businesses in North Yorkshire.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:55:39 +0000
Four arrests after drugs raid in East Yorkshire town
Humberside Police said officers went to addresses in Richmond Street, Kirkgate Mews, Fairfield Road and Great Meadow Road in Bridlington yesterday morning (January 14).

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Residents asked to share views on Bridlington safety upgrades
Bridlington launches community feedback campaign on new safety measures to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York College students set for 40-mile fundraising challenge
York College students Billy Hamlyn and Josh Wilson are set to take on a 40-mile fundraising challenge in support of two charities.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Almost half of people in Yorkshire turn to AI to diagnose health problems
Almost half of people in Yorkshire are turning to artificial intelligence to diagnose health conditions.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Major event attracting thousands to Harrogate secured until 2028
The Harrogate Convention Centre (HCC) has secured a new contract with the British and International Golf Greenkeepers’ Association (BIGGA).

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Public Notice roundup: Three North Yorkshire roads to close due to works
Here are the latest public notices recently announced for York.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Voters go to polls in Heworth for York Council by-election
Polls open at 7am for the Heworth by-election and close at 10pm.

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