York Press

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Top York school named Yorkshire Primary School of the Year
The Mount Pre-School in Dalton Terrace, has been named Yorkshire Primary School of the Year.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:21:12 +0000
Police talk person down from roof of house in North Yorkshire village
A PERSON has been brought down safely from the roof of a house in a North Yorkshire village.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:09:32 +0000
Three people trapped in York park
THREE youths have been trapped in a York park after entrance and exit gates were locked.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:47:36 +0000
Main road in York reopens after pedestrian injured in crash
Emergency services were called to the A19 near the Fulford Arms pub last night (March 8) after a crash involving a pedestrian.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:20:00 +0000
'Why we need Sherlock Holmes to catch the York car-tyre slasher'
York car tyre slasher - call in Sherlock Holmes suggests our letter writer

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man banned from York for sexually assaulting girl on city bus
A former York man has been banned from the city for a year because he sexually assaulted a teenage girl on a First York bus.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York homes could share recycling bins, Green says as changes welcomed
It comes after City of York Council unveiled plans to replace recycling boxes with wheelie bins.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'I was nearly in tears' - York chippy owner honoured for industry contributions
The owner of a York chippy has been honoured for his contributions in a ceremony dubbed the Oscars of the Fish and Chip industry.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Duke of York stone at Minster to be 'reviewed' after controversy
A stone marking the Duke of York unveiling restoration work at York Minster is to be reviewed following controversy surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the minster has said.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
I got a gastronomic treat at one of the best hotels in the Yorkshire Dales
If ever you are seeking that perfect break in the Yorkshire Dales, this beautiful hotel just outside Hawes could well be it.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:27:56 +0000
Loose Women and Lorraine pulled from schedule as ITV shakeup confirmed from this week
Loose Women and Lorraine will not air this week with Cheltenham Festival replacing some programmes and both TV shows will take a break for weeks.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:01:52 +0000
Parked car shot outside York home - police hunt gunman
A parked car has been shot outside a home in Starkey Crescent, Tang Hall, York.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'A rare sense of calm' at new homes for sale in York
THE first homes at Dennings Mews in Wigginton Road, close to York Hospital and opposite the allotment site off Crichton Avenue are for sale with Prime Residential.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:24:25 +0000
Two vehicles overturn after crash on main road in North Yorkshire
Two vehicles have overturned after a crash on the A168 in Topcliffe, the fire service said.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:19:33 +0000
‘A dream come true’ - York singer wows Britain’s Got Talent judges
Singer Finley Barrett-Carter, from York, has wowed all four judges on Britain's Got Talent.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:11:31 +0000
Vehicle crashes next to York shopping centre – emergency services called
A vehicle has crashed next to the Vangarde Shopping Park in York.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:33:00 +0000
Search for gunman continues after parked car shot outside York home - as it happened
Police have cordoned off a home in Starkey Crescent, Tang Hall, York, on Sunday morning (March 8) after an incident.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:19:04 +0000
York home cordoned off after police incident
A home in Starkey Crescent, Tang Hall, York, has been cordoned off after a police incident.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:36:00 +0000
'Why York's most famous historic street should be renamed Tat Gate'
Calls to rename York's Shambles Diagon Alley spark spirited debate among York readers

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Planning 'horror stories' threaten to delay planned pub re-opening near York
A planned re-opening of a village pub a few miles from York may not happen until the end of the year, due to feared planning issues.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York's Millennium Bridge at 25 - old photos as it took shape
York’s Millennium Bridge is about to turn 25 so we've delved into our archives to unearth old photos that captured it taking shape.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire magistrate encourages more women to serve their community
Magistrate Lynn Dunne, in North Yorkshire, is encouraging more women and young people to volunteer and serve their communities.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The ‘gem’ of a North Yorkshire garden centre that's a must‑visit for lunch in spring
This 'gem' of a North Yorkshire garden centre in Thirsk is said to be 'well worth a visit' in spring with visitors praising its cafe for lunch

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Record number of votes cast in East Riding youth elections
A record number of young people across the East Riding are taking on bigger roles in shaping the future.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Project between charity and prison in East Riding turning old clothing into bags
A partnership between St Leonard’s Hospice and HMP Millsike is turning unsellable denim clothing into tote bags.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Star-studded' comedy festival back in Pocklington for another year
A comedy festival is set to return to Pocklington Arts Centre for another year this May with a packed lineup.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Changes so 'punishment fits crime' needed for fly-tipping
Tougher sentences are needed to stop fly-tipping punishments from courts being undermined, the body representing councils nationally has said.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'She's an absolute grafter' - York fish fryer celebrated at chippy awards
A York chippy has been honoured for its contributions in a ceremony dubbed the Oscars of the Fish and Chip industry.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Archbishop of York criticises 'sometimes appalling lack of religious literacy' at BBC
The archbishop branded religious broadcasting the “poor and underfunded relative” at the public broadcaster.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Art by Britain's ‘most notorious prisoner’ to go under the hammer near York
Artwork by notorious prisoner Charles Bronson is to go under the hammer at York Auction Centre.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
‘Charming’ chequered home with ‘the best views’ in town hits the market - look inside
A “charming” white and black chequered home in Knaresborough has hit the market - for £500,000.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
HMRC Child Benefit alert to parents to check if you’re missing out as rates rise
Millions of parents are being urged to check if they are missing out on Child Benefit payments worth more than £1,300 a year.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
I tried Aldi’s 2026 Easter range, and one item will blow your mind – Full ranking
Aldi has released its Easter egg range for 2026, and I got to try them. Here is what you need to buy.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:09:13 +0000
Greggs confirms axe of popular UK breakfast staple and fans are calling it ‘tragic’
Find out why Greggs has 'removed' its Vegan Breakfast Roll from UK stores which customers have called 'tragic'

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Raising the roof at new community hub for York
THEY'RE raising the roof at New Earswick Boxing (KO) for Kindness.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Chromebooks for pupils at York school
PUPILS at York High School in Acomb have benefitted from a generous donation of Chromebooks from York's Rotary clubs.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:15:35 +0000
Man sought by police after thief strikes at North Yorkshire supermarket
Police have issued a photograph of a man officers want to speak to after a thief struck at Sainsbury's in Scarborough.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:06:04 +0000
Thief strikes at York shop - police issue CCTV appeal
A thief has struck at a shop in Kings Street, York - and police have now issued a photograph of a woman officers want to speak to about it.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:55:00 +0000
Hundreds of people come together to break fast at York Mosque
Hundreds of people have gathered at York Mosque to break fast together.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:55:00 +0000
‘We’ve got lots planned’ - Spark is officially in York until at least 2030
Spark has said there is “lots planned” after the venue received official confirmation that it would remain in York until at least 2030.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:41:57 +0000
Man sought by police after alleged assault at North Yorkshire hotel
Police have issued photographs of a man officers want to speak to after an assault at the Angel Hotel in Whitby.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:32:41 +0000
Police crackdown on scooter thefts on North Yorkshire coast
Police have announced a crackdown on moped and motorcycle thefts in Eastfield and Filey.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:34:37 +0000
Car bonnet ‘jumped on’ and windscreen smashed in York
A car’s windscreen has been smashed outside a working men’s club in Haxby.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:19:25 +0000
York home ‘ransacked’ during burglary
A Huntington home has been “ransacked” during a burglary, police said.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:09:00 +0000
Charming weekend walk takes you from ancient forts to a pretty village church
This week's walk heads west from Richmond and takes you high on to Whitcliffe Scar to the hamlet of Marske

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:05:28 +0000
Man assaulted in North Yorkshire coastal town
A man has been assaulted in Whitby - with police now appealing for information.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:46:39 +0000
York home filled with smoke after fire - emergency services called
Emergency services have been called to a home in Stublowe Place, off Hull Road, after a fire caused smoke to billow through the property.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:30:16 +0000
Dog and owner stuck 20ft down well in North Yorkshire are rescued
Firefighters have come to the rescue of a dog and its owner stuck 20ft down a well in Kirkby Malzeard, near Ripon.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:03:00 +0000
Key advice event to be held in North Yorkshire
A FREE information event help people better understand Parkinson’s is being held next week.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
York quantity surveyor credits apprenticeship for his career
A York Quantity Surveyor is crediting an apprenticeship in building a successful career as a Quantity Surveyor.

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