York Press

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:50:35 +0100
Temperatures could soar to 30C in York next week, forecasters say
Temperatures could soar to 30C in York next week, Met Office forecasters have said.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:14:00 +0100
Weekend walk from lovely village leads to one of best summits in Yorkshire Dales
This week's walk takes in one of the best of the Dales 30 Mountains - Great Whernside, one of four mountains that circle Upper Wharfedale

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:45:00 +0100
Why these York residents have given up on buses and are now using taxis
Problems with buses in this part of York have been highlighted by a Press letter writer

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:34:00 +0100
Fancy a laugh? Two of Britain’s biggest comedians are in York this week
Want a break from the football? Here are the best things to do in and around York for the coming week, from music to comedy to art

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:20:00 +0100
Dragonflies, bats and puffins - Yorkshire’s best summer wildlife days out
Summer has arrived - here are some of the best days out to see Yorkshire wildlife in June and July

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:35:47 +0100
Emergency services called to large gorse fire in North Yorkshire
Emergency services have been called to a large grassland and gorse fire near Scarborough.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:20:26 +0100
Two vehicles crash in North Yorkshire village – emergency services called to scene
Two vehicles have crashed in Thornton le Dale - with police and firefighters called to the scene.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
FOOD REVIEW: Why this Camra country pub winner is tops for more than its ale
A few years back I went to the White Bear in Stillington on a Camra trip as it was a pub of the season.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Kemps books of the month for June 2026
This month's books from Kemps in Malton features historical fiction centring around the Windrush scandal, dystopian young adult fiction, a beautifully illustrated children’s book with much-loved Wind in the Willows characters, and Georgian LGBTQ+ h...

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire's newest vineyard set to launch tours and tastings next week
North Yorkshire’s newest vineyard has been busy bottling in time for its official opening with tastings and tours next Friday.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire distillery marks decade in business with special whisky
The Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery in Hunmanby has launched the Filey Bay 10th Anniversary Special Release.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York taxi association calls for urgent action over Station Gateway
York City Taxi Association has called for urgent action from City of York Council and other transport bodies over the construction of Station Gateway.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire Moors Railway unveils packed summer family programme
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is launching a packed summer programme of family-friendly events and activities.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former Northallerton civic centre to become 66-bedroom care home
The civic centre at Stone Cross in Northallerton, once home to Hambleton District Council, will be turned into a 66-bedroom care home.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rain to clear as warm and sunny weather arrives in York this weekend
The Met Office has issued its weather forecast for York, predicting a wet Saturday before a warmer and clearer Sunday.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ladies' charity golf day at helps raise thousands for cancer support across York
The Kilnwick Percy Ladies' Charity Open, held last month at Kilnwick Percy Golf Club, raised £2,249 for York Against Cancer.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
East Riding youth justice leader commended for work with victims
Sophie Rollo, who works for the East Riding Youth Justice Service, was commended for her outstanding work supporting victims.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What are the cheapest fuel prices in and around York this weekend?
To help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel this weekend, we've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in York.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nearly half of Yorkshire firms expect growth despite global uncertainty
Almost half of businesses in Yorkshire expect to grow this year despite global uncertainty, according to the latest Lloyds Business Barometer.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York students take part in global nutrition and wellbeing initiative
OneSchool York joined the Mission Nutrition initiative, designed to help pupils understand how food and hydration can improve energy and wellbeing.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York MP calls for Commons debate over congestion around York Hospital and other sites
Rachael Maskell MP has called for debate in Parliament on transport planning around the country’s health facilities - as a local petition calling for action to sort congestion around York District Hospital gains more signatures.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
York building used as backdrop for TV dramas has stood empty for a decade. Until now
Major work to restore St William’s College, next to York Minster, is now underway.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Phil Spencer backs new rules to slash house sale delays cut number of failed deals
House sales could complete up to four weeks faster under new Government plans, where AI tools aim to reduce delays and failed deals.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Barclays launches £600 bank switch bonus with hotel stays and fine dining
Barclays is also offering a £200 cash switching bonus for standard current account holders who complete a full CASS switch by August 27

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100
State Pension Age to rise again? DWP minister says changes are 'delicate decision'
DWP secretary Pat McFadden says the state pension age review remains on track, warning decisions must balance affordability, health and fairness.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I spent 18 hours a week on social media – so I quit to see what it would do to me
With the potential of a social media ban in the UK, I quit using Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok for a week. This is what happened.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I spent 18 hours a week on social media – so I quit to see what it would do to me
With the potential of a social media ban in the UK, I quit using Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok for a week. This is what happened.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:11:18 +0100
Person taken to hospital after serious crash closes North Yorkshire road
A person has been taken to hospital after a serious crash on the A19 near Chapel Haddlesey, near Selby.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:21:38 +0100
Main road in North Yorkshire closed both ways after serious crash
A main road in North Yorkshire has been closed both ways while emergency services attend a serious crash.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:21:15 +0100
Livid cyclist in York road rage incident - police investigate
A cyclist has ripped off the wing mirror from a coach in Tadcaster Road in York in a fit of rage.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:11:01 +0100
Air ambulance at York shopping park after incident
A medical incident was reported at the Vangarde Shopping Park on Vangarde Way in Huntington this afternoon (Friday, June 19).

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:33:42 +0100
Power cut hits homes and businesses in village near York
Homes and businesses in Stamford Bridge have been hit by a planned power cut.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:58:42 +0100
These York train services are set to be cancelled this weekend
Essential engineering work will cancel trains to and from York and Leeds this weekend.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:58:50 +0100
Man comes forward to help police with investigation into alleged rape in York
The alleged incident is said to have happened in Bar Lane, off Micklegate, around 10pm on Tuesday evening (June 16).

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'I can’t wait to see this idea on Dragons Den!' - North Yorkshire school award final
Three teams of young innovators from Harrogate Ladies’ College have secured a spot in the TeenTech Awards final in London.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:33:00 +0100
'Why my 6-week visit to York was one of the best experiences of my life'
She was only in York for 6 weeks, but it has left a lasting impression

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:31:00 +0100
How these York brothers brought us the KitKat and built a world full of chocolate
Author Paul Chrystal shines the spotlight on the York company that brought us the KitKat - Rowntree's

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:42:26 +0100
Police probe fire started deliberately in woodland area of York
Police are investigating a fire started deliberately in Clifton Backies, York.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Driver injured by Porsche in 80mph crash speaks of relief no-one was killed
A crash victim has spoken of his relief that no-one was killed by the actions of the Porsche driver who wrecked his family’s trip to Castle Howard two years ago.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
'Arrogant' Porsche driver guilty of injuring architect in 80mph crash
An “arrogant” young Porsche driver has been convicted of dangerous driving that caused an 80mph crash near Castle Howard and left a man seriously injured.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:48:58 +0100
Full Sutton prison officers needed riot gear to get inmate to attend court remotely
An inmate moved to Full Sutton prison near York after he murdered child killer Kyle Bevan should never be released, Leeds Crown Court heard

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:25:03 +0100
24-year-old arrested after 30-mile pursuit through two Yorkshire counties
North Yorkshire Police the arrest followed the theft of a motorbike from Murray Street in Filey, around 7.30pm last night (Thursday, June 18).

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:40:32 +0100
Flat which 'caused misery' for locals in North Yorkshire hit with closure order
A flat in Alma Square, Scarborough, has been hit with a partial closure order after crime associated with it was “causing misery” for local residents.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:54:20 +0100
Re-opened North Yorkshire village pub reports "fantastic and successful" first night
A village pub at Burn Bridge, near Harrogate, has reported a "fantastic and successful" first night back open.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:19:20 +0100
New pizza venture brings Roman slices with a Yorkshire twist to York suburb
Italian-born chef Luca Rago, 26, is bringing his pop-up venture Buona to Town Coffee House in Front Street in Acomb tomorrow (Saturday, June 20)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:53:29 +0100
North Yorkshire property firm relocates as it plans 30% growth in 2026
A fast-growing real estate company has expanded into new 4,000 sq ft offices at Cardale Park in Harrogate.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:25:32 +0100
York Minster bells to ring for six hours straight this weekend – here’s why
The York Minster bells will ring for six hours straight as part of the National 12-Bell Striking Contest Final on Saturday (June 20).

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:20:00 +0100
Multi-million pound works set to tackle York's toxic algal blooms
Yorkshire Water is set to begin a multi-million pound scheme at the Haxby Walbutts Wastewater Treatment Works in Strensall on Monday (June 22).

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:16:00 +0100
Human remains found at historic North Yorkshire site
Human remains, believed to date back to the Battle of Towton, have been found in Towton, North Yorkshire.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:53:54 +0100
Demonstration outside York Crown Court about Palestine Action cases
Local residents demonstrated outside York Crown Court to publicise their views on two cases involving Palestine Action in London.

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