York Press

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:24:00 +0000
I'm 83 - here are the reasons I have loved these York treats my whole life!
'I'm 83 and can't do without Rowntree Fruit Gums and KitKat!' - from our letters' page

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:46:37 +0000
Two fires started deliberately in York
Firefighters have tackled two small fires started deliberately in Knavesmire Road and in Old School Walk.

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:30:21 +0000
Shed bursts into flames in York – firefighters called to scene
A shed has burst into flames in Tadcaster Road, York – sparking a callout from the fire service.

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Stylish home in ‘hugely popular’ York area hits the market – in pictures
A stylish home in the Holgate area of York is for sale for £430,000.

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 06:50:00 +0000
Memories of old rail journeys to these coastal gems of North Yorkshire
Our reader shares precious memories of old rail journeys to Scarborough, Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 06:45:00 +0000
'I was addicted to fruit machines in the 80s and made thousands but lost it all'
James Drew of York has published a book on his fruit machine addiction - which saw him win and lose thousands in the 1980s

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 06:09:00 +0000
Using AI 'is like training a horse' IT expert tells York business meeting
Using artificial intelligence is like training a horse, a meeting of York businesspeople learnt on Thursday.

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
York worker celebrated after spending 50 years in rail industry
A man from York has been presented with a long service award after dedicating more than 50 years to the rail industry.

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:48:00 +0000
Story of historic York pub that survived scandal and 300 years of changes
Here is a look back at The Falcon in Micklegate - a York pub dating back more than 300 years that has survived decades of change

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Special' Northern service to run along heritage railway for first time
A special train service is set to run along a heritage railway route, from Darlington, for the first time.

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'She was a bag 'o' nails' - ex-train fireman, 94, reunited with Flying Scotsman
Ken Issitt, who recently moved to Dringhouses from Leicester, was reunited at the National Railway Museum in Leeman Road earlier this month with locomotive BR60103 – better known as Flying Scotsman – where he worked on and off for seven years as ...

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Discover the North Yorkshire village home to one of Netflix's biggest-ever series
This pretty North Yorkshire village near Castle Howard is where Bridgerton was filmed in 2020 - one of Netflix's biggest shows of all time

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Major road into York city centre set to close for surveying works
Tower Street will be closed between its junctions with The Eye of York and Paragon Street on consecutive mornings from Tuesday, February 3 to Thursday, February 5 between midnight and 5am.

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Top North Yorkshire chef says VAT cut needed to save hospitality and high street
A top North Yorkshire chef and pub operator has called on the government to cut the rate of VAT, otherwise many hospitality venues will close.

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Paedophile given 18 year jail sentence for sexual offences against two children
An East Yorkshire paedophile has been sentenced to 18 years behind bars for sexual offences against two children.

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 04:48:00 +0000
Police reveal how they caught balaclava-clad burglars behind crime wave
North Yorkshire Police has revealed details of the major operation officers mounted to catch balaclava-clad burlglars Hari Barnes and William Smythe.

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
How York has changed over time - 10 old photos from the past
AS we move into a new month, we turn back the dial to remember York of yesteryear with 10 old photos. How many scenes do you recognise?

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
York mum goes on 8-hour holiday to Madrid – for less than a London day trip
A York mum flew to Madrid for an eight-hour holiday to celebrate her sister's birthday – and it cost less than a day trip to London.

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000
This little known HMRC Self Assessment tick box could get you a £2000 tax rebate
"Anyone saving into a personal pension or other ‘relief at source’ scheme can get higher rate relief – but only if they claim it," says former pensions minister

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000
DVLA clamping warning to UK drivers as more than 56,000 clamped in 2025
Failure to tax your car can result in escalating fines, up to £2,500, and could see your vehicle clamped.

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000
You could be fined £400 for making these common recycling mistakes
Many do not even realise they are doing it, but could still be hit with fines of up to £400.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:45:40 +0000
Disruption continues after incident blocked rail lines between York and Leeds
Rail passengers are continuing to face disruption after an incident blocked all services running between York and Leeds.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'The best night out in January' raises £2,600 for great York cause
A MUSIC night at The Crescent to raise funds for Millie Wright Children’s Charity set up in memory of a girl from York who died raised more than £2,600.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Road closure as major York event set to get underway
RESIDENTS are being reminded that streets around Clifford's Tower are set to close to traffic as Colour & Light is set to get underway.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:15:20 +0000
Vehicle crashes on main York road – police and fire crews called to scene
A vehicle has crashed on a main road in Sutton Road, York, sparking a callout from the police and fire service.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:14:27 +0000
Michelin-starred celebrity chef to cook up ‘delicious feast’ for York racegoers
Michelin-starred celebrity chef Tommy Banks is to cook up a “delicious feast” at York Racecourse.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 15:27:52 +0000
Men sought by police after York shop theft
Police have issued photographs of two men sought in connection with a shop theft in Hull Road, York.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 15:15:55 +0000
Man sought by police after thief strikes at North Yorkshire shop
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information after a thief struck at a shop in Scarborough.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:06:00 +0000
‘Not just for tourists and visitors’ - York residents reconnect with city attractions
Queues formed in York as residents of the city experienced some of its most popular attractions – for free as part of the York Residents' Festival.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:53:00 +0000
‘Oh my God, it’s Aquaman!’ – Hollywood star dines in York and is a ‘delight’
Staff at the Whippet Inn in York got a shock when Aquaman star Jason Momoa and his girlfriend Adria Arjona walked through the door for lunch.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Tributes after death of trailblazing MP who attended North Yorkshire school
Tributes have been paid after the death of trailblazing MP, Joan Hall, who attended a North Yorkshire school.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:20:00 +0000
Two drink drivers among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court
Drink drivers, a thief and a man who broke a court order were among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:02:49 +0000
Flood warnings stood down for York but river set to rise again
Flood warnings have been stood down for York but the River Ouse is set to rise again following heavy rainfall.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:16:18 +0000
Man sought by police after vehicle stolen in residential York street
Police have issued a photograph of a man officers want to speak to after a vehicle was stolen from Balfour Street, off Jubilee Terrace in Holgate, York.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:00:06 +0000
Firefighters called to rescue of two people ‘trapped’ in York park
York firefighters have been called to the rescue of two people “trapped” in a park in Huntington.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:07:00 +0000
Step into the fairytale world and Colour & Light - pick of what's on in York
A panto dame’s return and another’s transformation into a dog top Charles Hutchinson’s cultural picks for early February and beyond.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Stunning York home offering ‘period charm and modern comfort’ hits the market
A stunning home in Holgate Road which offers “period charm and modern comfort” is for sale – for £650,000.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:39:00 +0000
Popular Christmas tree festival attracts visitors from across the UK and beyond
A POPULAR festival which attracted around 2,500 visitors has made a donation to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Major York and North Yorkshire schemes among £50m sales at top estate agency
MAJOR sites in York and North Yorkshire formed part of the £51.43million of residential land sales delivered by the Savills development team in Leeds in 2025.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
How 'walking miracle' York businesswoman now helps others after she almost died
A York businesswoman spoke of how she was at death’s door but used the experience to transform her own life and that of others by launching TRT Rehab.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Disruption 'has placed the future of the hotel and its 12 employees in doubt'
THE owners of a North Yorkshire pub have said they are fighting for survival following months of disruption linked to roadworks.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Amandaland’s Joanna Lumley ‘captivated’ by little North Yorkshire seaside town
See why Amandaland and Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna Lumley was 'captivated' by Whitby in North Yorkshire when she visited for an ITV show

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:30:00 +0000
'It changed my life' - York student praises scholarship set up after tragedy
A scholarship set up in memory of “inspirational” York student Sam Pegram, who lost his life in a plane crash, has been praised by its first-ever recipient.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
East Yorkshire's high streets are set to benefit from targeted support
High street businesses across Hull and East Yorkshire are set to benefit from targeted support.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York students recognised for their dedication and work in the community
Students at Outward Academy Easingwold earned bronze in the inaugural Outwood ‘Out There’ Awards.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Here is the latest planning applications submitted to City of York Council
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to City of York Council.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bridlington to host England's first ever World Beach Pro Tour volleyball event
Bridlington will play host to England’s first-ever World Beach Pro Tour volleyball event.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York pub landlord to host fundraiser challenge to thank neonatal unit
A York pub landlord has organised a fundraiser to repay the hospital which helped his son through the first few weeks of his life.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire farm shop cafe with 'famous' lunches named 'hidden gem' by locals
This North Yorkshire farm shop cafe in Pickering has been named a 'hidden gem' by customers and is known for its 'famous' Sunday lunches

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'One of the best burgers I've had in a long time' - unexpected York foodie gem
The Press visited a restaurant inside a plush York cinema to see if the food was better than the usual cinema fare.

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