York Press

Sun, 31 May 2026 08:27:29 +0100
Lane of motorway running through North Yorkshire closed for repairs to damaged bridge
National Highways said lane one of three on the A1(M) northbound near Wetherby is shut due to a damaged bridge joint.

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Following the Knights? Here's a French city where you can live like royalty
Fancy a city getaway with a bit of a difference? Andy Hirst has a recommendation that's set to appeal to rugby fans in York.

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bollard in York city centre 'an accident waiting to happen'
MySight in York has hit out against a controversial bollard which was placed in the middle of paving designed to help people with sight loss in the city centre.

Sun, 31 May 2026 09:05:00 +0100
Can you recognise any of these York school starters from 2003 and 2004?
DO you recognise any familiar faces in these old photos of school starters in York from 2003 and 2004?

Sun, 31 May 2026 08:59:34 +0100
Bomb disposal experts called to beach in coastal East Yorkshire town
Humberside Police said a cordon was in place in Foresters Way, Bridlington with an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team in the area.

Sun, 31 May 2026 08:51:00 +0100
A city of seven prisons – the brutal truth of old-fashioned justice in York
From kidcotes to hanging, York’s medieval punishments reveal a city shaped by crime, cruelty and public shame.

Sun, 31 May 2026 08:08:25 +0100
Vehicle on fire in York suburb
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Harrogate was called after an SUV engine set alight in the Hopgrove area of the city around 7.30pm yesterday (Saturday, May 30).

Sun, 31 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100
‘Beautifully refurbished’ period home hits the market in York – have a look inside
A “beautifully refurbished” three-bedroom home is for sale in White Cross Road, off Haxby Road in York, for £450,000.

Sun, 31 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
The tiny North Yorkshire village where visitors trip over the name
If your travels take you across the North York Moors, you might find yourself tripped up by the name of this tiny village rather than the terrain.

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Business confidence in Yorkshire stabilises after recent decline in survey
Business confidence in Yorkshire has stabilised following a period of decline, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank.

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sold-out wine tasting event in Ripon helps raise funds for Christian Aid Week
A sold-out wine tasting and coffee morning have helped raise funds for Christian Aid Week.

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire museum offers visitors a second day out for free
Eden Camp has launched a special summer offer, giving visitors a second chance to explore the past in North Yorkshire.

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Investigation launched after school shed 'collapses' on child
An investigation has been launched after a shed 'collapsed onto a child' in a York school playground.

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Theatre, music and comedy among upcoming events at Pocklington Arts Centre
Pocklington Arts Centre has announced a host of various productions coming up in York.

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Link to York ring road set to close for 28 days for maintenance
Monks Cross Link, which connects the Monks Cross Shopping Park to the A1237 Ring Road, will close from 7.30am on Monday, June 8 to 4.30pm on Sunday, July 5.

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Grand Opera House York to host comedy legend's first tour since 2010
Lenny Henry will bring his Still At Large tour to the Grand Opera House in York next month.

Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Concern over felling of ‘precious’ trees at former Bootham Park Hospital site in York
Campaigners and Rachael Maskell MP have said they are concerned over the felling of three “precious” trees at the former Bootham Park Hospital site in York.

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Royal Mail misses annual delivery targets amid £500m investment plan
A new nationwide delivery model is being introduced, subject to union consultation, that includes scrapping Saturday deliveries of second-class post

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
DVLA warning to UK drivers following surge in driving licence and vehicle scams
Latest figures show almost 20,000 customers called DVLA’s contact centre to report fraudulent activity.

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Millions of TVs in the UK are upgraded with free extra channels on air 24/7
Virgin TV has launched two brand-new 24/7 channels that are available free of charge for current customers - see what they are showing.

Sat, 30 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Outdoor bar plan dropped by York pub
A York pub has dropped its bid for an outdoor bar.

Sat, 30 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Batman and Mario turn up for major event at top North Yorkshire school
Cundall Manor School celebrated the engineering prowess of pupils at their annual go-kart race.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Where are the most polluted parts of York?
The part of York with the highest recorded air pollution levels has been revealed in the latest air quality figures for the city.

Sat, 30 May 2026 17:39:09 +0100
Crash on main road outside North Yorkshire town
The county's fire and rescue service said a crew from Harrogate was called to the A661 Wetherby Road near the town around 3.30pm today (Saturday, May 30).

Sat, 30 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Inside home for sale in ‘exclusive’ York development – for more than £870,000
A "charming" five-bedroom home has hit the market in the Square, off Tadcaster Road in York – for £872,000.

Sat, 30 May 2026 15:18:02 +0100
Thief targets convenience store in coastal North Yorkshire town
The county's police force said the theft happened at One Stop in Falsgrave Road, Scarborough, on the morning of Sunday, May 3.

Sat, 30 May 2026 14:55:00 +0100
GALLERY - York Pride 2026 in 35 photos as thousands support LGBT+ community
York Pride returned to the city today (Saturday, May 20) and brought thousands of people out into the streets to show their support for the LGBT+ community.

Sat, 30 May 2026 13:09:46 +0100
'A fantastic celebration of city and community' - thousands turn out for York Pride
Up to 20,000 people are said to have gathered in York in support for what organisers said was North Yorkshire's largest LGBT+ celebration.

Sat, 30 May 2026 11:23:00 +0100
When the crowds vanished - York’s eerie lockdown days captured in new photo book
York’s lockdown days have been captured in new photo book to be launched this week

Sat, 30 May 2026 10:12:00 +0100
Car driver and motorcyclist banned from the roads by York magistrates
A car driver and a motorcyclist were among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court.

Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Speeding finance director escapes driving ban
A finance director clocked speeding in a 30mph zone has kept his driving licence after he told magistrates he needed it for work.

Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Royal wedding at York Minster among treasured old photos
Following King Charles III’s visit to York this week we've delved into our archives to unearth other reminders of the city’s long-standing royal connections.

Sat, 30 May 2026 09:42:49 +0100
York family join 200 walkers for countryside challenge in memory of their father
Nicki Coombs, her two brothers and her niece Isabelle will take part in the St Leonard’s Hospice Yorkshire Wolds charity walk in memory of their father.

Sat, 30 May 2026 09:06:00 +0100
From cold plunge to calm - why adventure meets luxury at this Yorkshire spa
Our reporter takes a wellness break near Helmsley at the Yorkshire Spa Retreat

Sat, 30 May 2026 09:01:00 +0100
Why we need more bus services to this popular area of York
More bus services to York's Community Stadium would ease parking problems on match days says our letter writer...

Sat, 30 May 2026 08:57:56 +0100
Busy junction on York main road reopens after week-long closure
The A59 Holgate Road is re-open from Cambridge Street up to and including traffic lights at the A1036 The Mount and Blossom Street.

Sat, 30 May 2026 08:30:00 +0100
13 apartments for sale in York city centre - yours for £2.25m
A block of 13 apartments in York city centre is up for sale with an asking price of £2.25 million.

Sat, 30 May 2026 08:16:00 +0100
Seven unmissable events in York from today to next week
FESTIVALS full of Pride, ideas and comedy are the headline acts in Charles Hutchinson’s selection of culture in colourful bloom as May turns to June.

Sat, 30 May 2026 07:49:02 +0100
Person stranded halfway down East Yorkshire cliffs - coastguard helicopter called in
Bridlington and Filey Coastguard Rescue teams were deployed to Pigeon Hole in Flamborough, yesterday (Friday, May 29).

Sat, 30 May 2026 07:35:30 +0100
Four-vehicle crash on main road close to coastal North Yorkshire town
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service was called to the crash on the A165 Scarborough Road in Bridlington around 12.20pm yesterday.

Sat, 30 May 2026 07:22:32 +0100
Group of people stuck in lift in coastal North Yorkshire town
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service's Scarborough crew was called to Old Rugby Way around 12.15am.

Sat, 30 May 2026 07:15:00 +0100
Weekend walk takes in 'finest mountain' with incredible views and pubs and cafes
Jonathan Smith suggests a route up Ingleborough that provides the most straightforward climb from Ingleton but captures much of its appeal

Sat, 30 May 2026 06:10:00 +0100
Plans submitted as work continues on re-opening of village pub near York
Work is well-underway on the re-opening of a village pub just outside York.

Sat, 30 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Price of pub near York drops £25,000 to £275,000
A village pub near York has dropped its price by £25,000 after being on the market for three years.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York MP to host climate and environment conference designed by young people
York Central MP Rachael Maskell is hosting a climate and environment conference designed by young people.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity-run nursery celebrates decade of caring for children
Little Owls Day Nursery, which has helped raise more than £1.5 million for charity, is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Entries opening soon for popular Yorkshire Coast running event
Entries will soon be open for the McCain Yorkshire Coast event, which features a 10K, 5K, and Fun Run.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York archaeologist retires after more than 40 years in the field
Jane McComish is one of the longest-serving team members at York Archaeology, is retiring after a career spanning more than 40 years.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Month-long closure of major North Yorkshire road set to begin next week
A major stretch of the A1(M) is set to close overnight for around a month from next week.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Classic play around self-discovery coming to Theatre@41 in York
Educating Rita by Willy Russell will be performed at Theatre@41 in York.

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