York Press

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:33:00 +0000
Senior North Yorkshire Police officer to face gross misconduct hearing
Senior North Yorkshire Police officer, superintendent 1264 Andrew Berriman, is to face a gross misconduct hearing over allegations that he failed to disclose a conflict of interest when managing a compliant.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:20:13 +0000
North Yorkshire entrepreneur to appear on top BBC1 show this week
A North Yorkshire entrepreneur will be appearing on BBCTV’s Dragon’s Den this week.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:19:32 +0000
Crash closes main road close to North Yorkshire town - police at scene
Police are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash close to a North Yorkshire town and advising road users to take alternate routes.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:10:53 +0000
Trains through North Yorkshire town running normally following earlier signal fault
TRAIN services through the North Yorkshire town had been hampered by a signal failure.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:29:00 +0000
Let me tell you the real problem with York Hospital
Problem with York Hospital - it's in wrong place says our letter writer. What do you think?

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:03:09 +0000
Man falls down motorway embankment close to North Yorkshire town
A man has fallen down an M62 motorway embankment between Selby and Goole.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
First look at new premises and range for York vintage emporium
Notions Vintage, a shop opened in York only 15 months ago, has expanded to a new site in Aldwark Mews.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York MP reacts to 'devastating' rise in children's tooth extraction due to decay
York MP Rachael Maskell has reacted to “horrifying” statistics on children’s teeth extraction in hospital due to decay.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New salon in York named as finalist in Press Hairdresser awards
Trilogy York Hair Salon, in George Hudson Street, York, have been named as a finalist in the Best Hairdresser in York 2026 competition.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'I ordered some onion bulbs and snowdrops - and they sent me a stun gun instead'
A York man ordered some onion bulbs and snowdrop seeds online - but received an illegal stun gun instead.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:20:00 +0000
Tech expert reveals 'forgotten' iPhone feature you should be using - and it's free
Chief Operations Officer and tech expert at Sync, Scott Bordoni, said all iPhone users should be using the Check In feature - here's why.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:46:49 +0000
Robert Aramayo beats Hollywood giants to win BAFTA - where you've seen him before
Robert Aramayo beat out names like Timothee Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio to win the best actor award at the BAFTAs.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:30:03 +0000
Coronation Street and Emmerdale set to 'evolve' as big changes coming for ITV soaps
ITV soap boss Iain MacLeod has said that a huge upgrade is on the way for the production and filming of Coronation Street and Emmerdale.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:04:53 +0000
Jorvik Viking Festival an 'epic' success thanks to 50,000 people and weather gods
Norse weather gods helped make this year’s Jorvik Viking Festival  a success. Organisers estimate 50,000 people attended the annual event.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:07:14 +0000
Film crews back in central York for the second time this month
FILM crews were back in central York today within weeks of cameras taking over a Bootham street.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:30:11 +0000
Thug jailed for kicking police officer in groin
A man who kicked a police officer in his groin and insulted him has been jailed for six weeks.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:38:13 +0000
Police are seeking this man in connection with theft and bank card fraud
Police are appealing for help in tracking a thief and a fraudster. They have asked the public to identify this man in connection with a car break-in last month.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:16:55 +0000
Three motorists banned for driving offences in North Yorkshire
Four motorists from North and East Yorkshire are off the road after they were banned from driving at Harrogate Magistrates Court.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:26:36 +0000
WATCH - Pillow fighting Viking style - with dead fish
Blindfold Vikings showed off how they pillow fought with sacks of dead fish.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:50:42 +0000
PICTURES - No rules and anything goes as Viking sports wow the crowds
Vikings showed their sportier side as they engaged in fun and games before staging a grand battle on the Eye of York.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:14:36 +0000
Third man arrested over teens' deaths at holiday park
A third man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the death of two teenagers at a holiday park in Bridlington.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
How York has changed since the 1950s - 10 fabulous old photos
We take a trip down memory lane to show how York looked in the 1950s.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Major York scheme could change following massacre memorial concerns
Concerns about the planned 1190 Memorial Space were raised in the run up to a City of York Council planning meeting in December.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New booking system at popular York tip sparks mixed views amongst readers
A new booking system is coming to Hazel Court recycling centre, sparking strong views from residents across York.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Row as criticism of handling of York fly-tipping branded 'hypocritical'
Liberal Democrat councillors said changes were needed to deal with fly-tipping while Labour said City of York Council staff were working to tackle it.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Beautiful' deserted medieval village in North Yorkshire is Europe’s 'best-known'
This 'beautiful' deserted medieval village in the Yorkshire Wolds is probably Europe’s best-known and the largest in Britain

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Why teenager from village near York has joined military in minus 20C Finland
A teenager from a village near York currently working in temperatures of minus 20 degrees Celsius in Finland said the experience has ‘matched all of his expectations’.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
‘A rare find’ - look inside stunning Victorian home for sale in ‘prime’ York location
A stunning Victorian home has the market in Sutherland Street, York - for £300,000.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:06:00 +0000
Save £85 in energy bills per person a year with simple household switch - tried it?
To save money on your energy bills, it's worth making some simple adjustments to your everyday routine - have you tried these?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:01:00 +0000
Major 2026 travel rule changes for UK holidaymakers including new passport rules
Planning a 2026 trip? New EU entry systems, ETIAS and UK passport rules for dual nationals could affect your holiday.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:57:00 +0000
Major till change as Co-op introduces 'open all hours' checkouts in 150 stores
Co-op is rolling out new ‘flexi checkouts’ across 150 stores, allowing tills to switch between staff and self-service. Here’s what it means for shoppers.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:55:00 +0000
DVLA £1,000 fine warning ahead of change coming to UK roads in March
The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:54:00 +0000
Who won Britain's Got Talent last year? The magician who came out on top in 2025
Britain's Got Talent saw a huge range of acts reach the final for its 18th series on ITV, but who ended up winning in 2025?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:52:00 +0000
The top 10 best used cars that you can snatch up for £5k or under
Cazoo has shared 10 of the best used cars you can buy in the UK for a budget of £5,000 or under, including the Ford Fiesta and Kia Picanto

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:45:00 +0000
Council admits to 'technical issue' after losing tribunal against York driver
A man from York has won a Traffic Penalty Tribunal against City of York Council after he said he was caught unawares by a “poorly signed” bus lane.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'I hear far too many sad and horrific stories' - North Yorkshire campaigner
NORTH Yorkshire author and knife crime campaigner Christina Gabbitas has been honoured with a top award.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:11:58 +0000
Five fire crews needed to rescue dog and its owner in Yorkshire Dales emergency
Five fire crews mobilised to help a dog and its owner when they ended up on the wrong side of a bank.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:13:12 +0000
WATCH The grand March to Coppergate
The centre of York was full of music and colour as the Jorvik Viking Festival reached its climax. Vikings and Saxons marched together before fighting against each other in the Battle for York.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:37:13 +0000
Hordes of Viking and Saxon warriors march through York city centre
Hundreds of warriors and their ladies have marched through the centre of York this afternoon as this year's Jorvik Viking Festival reaches its climax.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:40:20 +0000
Serial shoplifters and sex offender sentenced at York Magistrates Court
Two serial shoplifters were sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court. One was jailed, the other was not.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:18:28 +0000
'Hug your children tonight you do not know how lucky you are'
‘Hug your children tonight you do not know how lucky you are’ - the words of one of the mothers of the two teenagers who died at an East Yorkshire holiday park earlier this week.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:58:28 +0000
Police find machete in York property during drugs raid
Police found a machete inside a property in The Groves when they executed a drugs warrant.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:51:00 +0000
'This York legend needs a statue' - warm memories of colourful York character
'This York legend needs a statue' - readers share their warm memories of colourful York character 'Mad' Albert Nicholson

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:26:00 +0000
11 photos that show changing face of this key street in York
These 11 photos showing the changing face of Piccadilly in York might spark some memories

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:05:00 +0000
Yorkshire vegan cookery experts reveal how eating 30 plants a week boosts health
Yorkshire vegan cooking duo behind BOSH! reveal how eating 30 plants a week can boost health - try their recipe for noodle soup!

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Monthly market coming to North Yorkshire town today
A POPULAR artisan market to is to launch in a North Yorkshire town.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
York couple hope to flip much-loved York pancake house
A POPULAR Dutch Pancake House in York is up for sale after nearly ten years of operation.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
'Unpretentious and charming' - overlooked York restaurant you have to try
The Press visits one of York’s 'overlooked' restaurants, Ippuku Tea House, to try some of its signature dishes

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:51:00 +0000
Why this part of York is a 'forgotten island choking on dust and noise'
As York Central rises, we are a "forgotten island" choking on dust and noise says our letter writer; here's the explanation...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:09:00 +0000
Jorvik Viking Festival reaches its climax - what's on where today
Find out what's where and when today as the 2026 Jorvik Viking Festival reaches its climax.

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