York Press

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York man running food bank from shed faces 'very difficult' situation
A York man helping about 100 people a day with a food bank run from his shed has said he is facing a very difficult situation as its future remains uncertain.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:59:21 +0000
Crooked Yorkshire funeral director Robert Bush in bid to appeal jail sentence
Crooked Yorkshire funeral director Robert Bush who admitted to hoarding bodies and giving relatives the wrong ashes has applied to appeal against his 20-year prison sentence.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:54:53 +0000
Drivers warned of severe delays on main York road
Motorists are being warned of severe delays close to York's Outer Ring Road.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:41:58 +0000
Emergency services called to crash on main York road
Emergency services have been called to a crash along a main road in York involving two vehicles.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:06:00 +0000
Ancient church to host lively night of music and dancing
An ancient church is set to host a lively night of music and dancing in support of vital roof repairs.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:58:00 +0000
Thug jailed for threatening to stab homeless abuse victim in North Yorkshire town
A thug who threatened to stab an abuse victim seeking a new life in Scarborough has been jailed and should be deported, York Crown Court heard.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York noisy neighbour warned to stop playing loud music or face 'difficult situation'
A noisy neighbour whose loud habits have caused four years of problems has been told to keep quiet – and warned he could end up in prison.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Does your vote matter? York MP says it's time to change our electoral system
York Outer MP Luke Charters supports electoral reform, proportional representation and votes at 16, with a town hall planned for November 19

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
A major harbour operation is about to move from Whitby to Scarborough
DREDGING work in Whitby Harbour is progressing well, with the council's dredger set to move to Scarborough Harbour later this year as part of an ongoing programme to tackle silt build-up in both ports.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York Council generates £1.5m in parking permit income over just two years
More than £1.5 million has been raised by City of York Council in residential parking permits in just over two years, new figures have revealed.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sex offender spared prison after abusing underage girl near North Yorkshire beach
A North Yorkshire man is today a registered sex offender after he abused an underage girl near a beach at Scarborough.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'This makes life a nightmare for York drivers'
York residents debate York Hospital gridlock, road closures and car park queues, while another letter highlights the rising cost of the BBC TV licence fee.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
I spent five hours eating a 10-course feast at York's most theatrical restaurant
A five-hour feast of Yorkshire flavours, theatrical tableside presentations and expertly paired wines makes Legacy a standout dining experience.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New senior bid manager appointed to drive North Yorkshire growth
Bellrock Consulting has appointed Kate Fife as the new senior bid manager to drive regional growth in North Yorkshire.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Three Christmas concerts set to bring festive music to York
York singer-songwriter Alistair Griffin will host three festive concerts this December.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York planning applications include new homes and multiple occupancy plans
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to City of York Council.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bishop Wilton road to close for two days for highway repairs
Beacon Road in Bishop Wilton is set to be closed for two days for highway defect repairs.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Three-day road closure planned near Bishop Wilton for cable works
Garrowby Road in Bishop Wilton is set to close for cable recovery work.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New Wetherby bridleway could be added to official council map
Leeds City Council has made a modification to add a new bridleway in Sandbeck Lane to the definitive map.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Walking and cycling soar after North Yorkshire towpath upgrade
A recently upgraded section of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath between Kildwick and Silsden has seen cycling journeys increase.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Science Minister sees how University of York research is boosting economy
The Minister for Science, Chris McDonald MP, recently visited the University of York to see first-hand how research is fuelling economic growth.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Cat-loving care home residents enjoy special city-centre day out
Residents from Mulberry Court Care Home recently visited a city centre cat café.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Beverley gears up for packed programme of Christmas celebrations
Beverley is getting ready to kick off its 30th festive season with a full calendar of Christmas events and celebrations.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man who walked around the world for 28 years to tell story in York
Karl Bushby will appear at York Theatre Royal on Sunday, November 22.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Mischievous Yule Lads bring festive chaos to York’s JORVIK Viking Centre
The Yule Lads have taken up residence at the JORVIK Viking Centre as part of its Winter Misadventure.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Here are the latest food hygiene ratings for businesses across York
The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for York restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and businesses has been revealed.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Market Weighton football club nets £1,000 boost for new kit
Market Weighton Town Football Club has received £1,000 funding from York-based housebuilder Persimmon.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Yorkshire coast nature reserve praised for visitor experience
RSPB Bempton Cliffs, near Bridlington, has received the VisitEngland Welcome Accolade for its visitor experience.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New maternity director to lead improvements at Leeds hospitals
Leeds Teaching Hospitals has appointed Sascha Wells-Munro OBE as its new director of midwifery.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
KFC applies to serve drive-thru customers until early morning
A KFC in Pocklington has applied to operate a drive-thru and delivery collection service until 5am under a new licence application.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 09:25:04 +0000
More than one million yellow box fines issued - what are the rules and how to appeal
More than a million yellow box junction penalties issued by councils in England and Wales since 2023, the junction rules and how to challenge a notice.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 09:24:07 +0000
Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 200 times face value on eBay
Released by the Royal Mint in 2009, the Kew Gardens design had a circulating mintage of 210,000.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:12:54 +0000
Thousands join calls for £20,000 HMRC tax-free Personal Allowance with days left
A petition calling for the personal tax-free allowance to rise to £20,000 has passed 30,000 signatures, with its November 14 deadline approaching

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:49:41 +0000
HMRC Child Benefit rates to rise in April 2027 - new payment amounts explained
HMRC has updated its Child Benefit rates for 2027/28, with millions of parents set to receive higher weekly payments.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:35:00 +0000
'Every mother’s worst nightmare’- Mum’s thanks as York rallies for son shot in Krakow
Thousands have been raised to help bring York teenager Harry Marchant home after he was wounded in the Krakow shooting - family say he is 'overwhelmed'.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:25:27 +0000
York woman's sudden death prompts police inquiry and property search
A police investigation into the sudden death of a 31-year-old woman in York has concluded that she died of natural causes.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:14:52 +0000
Warning to motorists - main road in York to close for 6 days
Motorists are being warned that a key road is shut today.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Thief who threatened to set shopworker on fire is 'quite changed', court told
A thief who threatened to set a shopworker on fire during a crime spree is now a reformed person, York magistrates heard.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:27:38 +0000
York Christmas Market gets underway with major change this year
York Christmas Market gets underway on Thursday, November 12.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Changes to help passengers and tourists at York Station planned
Plans for changes to help passengers and tourists travelling to and from York Station have been unveiled.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:30:03 +0000
Parking restrictions plans in York streets set for decision
Plans to bring in parking restrictions in some York streets are set for a decision.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:47:34 +0000
Police incident on major road in York
A64 traffic delays at the Copmanthorpe roundabout causes queues, with delays reported on both the eastbound and westbound carriageways.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York business to launch special offers for residents during Christmas Market closure
A York city centre business is hoping to make residents feel ‘valued’ by launching a range of offers with the hope of bringing local people into the city centre on the Christmas market rest day.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:21:52 +0000
Serious crash closes road with motorists urged to avoid area
A "serious" collision has led to closures with North Yorkshire Police issuing a warning to motorists.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:36:06 +0000
Fire crew called to open blaze in North Yorkshire town
A FIRE crew was called to a fire in the open in a North Yorkshire town this morning (Wednesday).

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:09:28 +0000
Work begins on £3.5m Filey Sea Cadets HQ after planning victory
Demolition begins on Filey Sea Cadets’ former HQ as work advances on a £3.5m replacement, featuring modern training facilities and a community venue.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:47:27 +0000
North Yorkshire insurance broker launches risk management division
An insurance broker has launched a new division to help businesses manage risk.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:47:17 +0000
Scarborough families ‘living in fear’ near HMO properties, MP says
RESIDENTS living near emergency accommodation in Scarborough have told their MP they can no longer use their gardens, open their windows or invite their grandchildren round because of alleged antisocial behaviour.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:26:30 +0000
New tour to explore Malton's rich brewing history
A new tour will explore Malton's rich brewing history.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
I'm A Celebrity star heading to York weeks after jungle appearance
AN I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star is set to visit York after her appearance on the ITV hit show.  

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