York Press

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:59:58 +0000
North Yorkshire chef through to semi-finals in UK search for top young talent
A CHEF from North Yorkshire is through to the semi-finals of a prestigious competition to find the UK’s best young chef.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:54:57 +0000
Organisers of artisan market in popular market town 'thrilled' with interest it has received
ORGANISERS of an artisan market have praised the response to their first event in a North Yorkshire town.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:27:17 +0000
Major road in East Yorkshire set to close for works
The A614 Thorpe Road which connects the outskirts of Bridlington to the M62 at Howden is closing as part of construction works for the Howden Relief Road Project.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:11:53 +0000
Household energy bills set to fall from April as Ofgem drops energy price cap
Ofgem's price cap will drop from the current £1,758 to £1,641 – a reduction of around £10 a month for the average household using both electricity and gas

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:27:28 +0000
Thief targets shop in York suburb and makes off with alcohol
North Yorkshire Police said alcohol was stolen from the premises of a business in Cornlands Road in Foxwood.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:13:56 +0000
Multi-agency emergency after man falls from cliffs near East Yorkshire town
Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team said a man fell down an embankment at Bempton Cliffs near Bridlington.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Heritage North Yorkshire attraction in the hands of new owners
Eden Camp Museum, near Malton, has been sold to Continuum Attractions.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Five friends form new company to make guitars near York
A new company at Easingwold near York has been formed that makes guitars.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
York mum and daughter report success with return of 'much-missed' village cafe
A YORK mum and daughter report success with their new café, which opened in Dunnington in November.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Student business leaders share their entrepreneurial vision at York event
The next generation of York’s business leaders have gathered at the historic Guildhall for the Vision Summit, a student-led initiative aimed at strengthening the city’s entrepreneurial landscape.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Heritage North Yorkshire attraction in the hands of new owners
A UNIQUE and much-loved North Yorkshire attraction has welcomed new owners.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:54:54 +0000
Man wanted by police is arrested in York suburb
North Yorkshire Police arrested a man after he was spotted in the York suburb by police and community support officers out on patrol.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:41:31 +0000
Crash on main road in East Yorkshire town
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to Rawcliffe Road in Goole around 3.20pm yesterday (February 24) where three vehicles had crashed.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Families set for cheaper days out thanks to change to NYMR ticket pricing
Families can look forward to lower prices during school holidays thanks to a major change in ticketing at North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The cheapest places to buy petrol and diesel in York this week
To help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, here's a list of the cheapest garages in and around York, according to petrolprices.com.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'What's January if we're not opening a shop?' - York artists open new accessible shop
A popular York shop, which celebrates the work of local artists, has opened up a second location in York city centre.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Singer-songwriter returns to UK for first time in six years
Vermont folk musician Dana Robinson returns to the UK after six years to launch his new album, The Sound of the Word, blending American and British folk styles.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
£33.8m scheme for 93 affordable flats at 'challenging' York site
The latest plans for 93 affordable flats on the Castle Mills site come after a previous version of the scheme was paused in 2023.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New coffee truck brewing up business in car park of village pub
The Coffee Guy mobile coffee truck launches at The Wheatsheaf pub car park in Burn, near Selby, serving fresh coffee and snacks for commuters and locals.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire garden centres celebrating spring with a splash of colour
A group of garden centres with sites in York and Scarborough are celebrating the primrose - one of spring’s brightest blooms.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
REVEALED - More than 90 per cent of buildings inspected fail fire safety audits
More than nine out of 10 buildings in Humberside that were inspected failed fire safety audits, according to recent figures.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Our York bus service has reached new levels of unreliability'
'What is happening with the No. 11 York bus service, or rather non-service, to the South Bank Loop?' asks our letter writer.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
On This Day - North Yorkshire women make history with record-breaking 3,000-mile row
On this day in 2016, a team of North Yorkshire women completed their record-breaking 3,000-mile journey across the Atlantic Ocean.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Fundraising quiz night to help vulnerable newborns at York Hospital
A fundraising quiz night aims to help give vulnerable newborns at York Hospital better start in life.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Renowned stylist is named finalist in Best Hairdresser in York competition
Hairdresser Ronnie Logue has been recognised in a Press competition to find the best hair stylist in York.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'Obsessed' poet defied court order by going to food factory 8 times
An "obsessed" poet and ex-employee has admitted going to his former workplace eight times, despite being barred by a court order.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
York man who smashed his girlfriend's nose and throttled her is locked-up
York man Matthew John Ambler, who broke his girlfriend’s nose into several places, partially collapsed her lung and gave her a head injury, is today behind bars.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000
£1m push to make York's school runs safer - how to tap into the funding pot
Mayor unveils £1 million drive to boost safety on the school run and transform everyday journeys in and around York.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:02:00 +0000
Improvements at York child mental health ward - but more work needed, says watchdog
Improvements have been made at Mill Lodge, a children’s mental health ward run by the Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, but further action should be taken to make it safer for patients, the CQC has said.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:13:01 +0000
Shoppers say Tesco's new car park fine should be used across the UK - do you agree?
Tesco introduced a new car park fine at some of its stores and 80% of our readers who answered our poll agree it should be introduced in other supermarkets.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000
SlotCatalog: Independent evaluation of the best demo slots online
SlotCatalog: Independent evaluation of the best demo slots online.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:06:12 +0000
Vehicle abandoned after crashing into wall in North Yorkshire village
A vehicle has been left abandoned after crashing into a wall in a North Yorkshire village.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:49:19 +0000
Rescue operation launched after 'loose boat' seen heading down river in York
A retrieval operation was launched in York after a loose boat was sighted heading down a river.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Gardeners urged to cut lawns for the first time after winter on these 2026 dates
Experts have urged gardeners in the UK to cut their grass for the first time after winter around these 2026 dates

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Decision due on licence for York's only strip club
A decision on Club 55's bid to renew its licence some after a delay due to a City of York Council mistake.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:19:29 +0000
Powerful message from Spring blooms in York
Sue Gabbatiss snapped this fabulous display of purple crocus planted at York Cemetery to represent the Rotary polio eradication campaign.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'One of the most important changes in recent history' - designs for top school
LEADING York firm of architects brown + company is playing a key role in the transformation of St Peter's School.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'I couldn’t be prouder' - celebrations at popular York firm
Bradley’s Jewellers is celebrating another hugely successful month thanks to the annual York Ice Trail.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:05:49 +0000
‘Win’ for coastal residents as council U-turns on new evening parking charges
A COUNCILLOR has declared a ‘win’ for coastal businesses after a council U-turn on the introduction of parking charges after 6pm.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:55:00 +0000
Parents of girl, 2, claim they ‘weren’t listened to’ before her death from illness
The parents of Leila Normington, two, from Wetherby, who died after contracting meningitis, have claimed they "weren't listened to" as her condition spiralled.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:14:52 +0000
Report reveals major North Yorkshire employer plans to cut 150 jobs
Up to 150 jobs are set to go in 2027 at power company Drax, according to the GMB Union.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:50:47 +0000
Future of motorhome parking ban being considered by councillors
THE future of a ban on parking motorhomes overnight on parts of the North Yorkshire coast is being considered by councillors.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:24:32 +0000
Raiders steal high-value tools from property under renovation in York suburb
A selection of high value tools have been stolen from a property in York overnight.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:01:00 +0000
Police swoop on vehicle after reports of men carrying ‘hatchet’ in York
Two men have been charged after officers swooped on a vehicle in Chapelfields, Acomb, following reports of men being seen carrying a “hatchet”, police said.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:51:31 +0000
North Yorkshire farm shop and deli hailed a 'treasure trove' among UK best for 2026
This 'wholesome' North Yorkshire farm shop and deli that is a 'must-visit' has been named among the best in the UK for 2026 by Olive magazine

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:51:43 +0000
More than £56 worth of stock stolen from York convenience shop
Over £50 worth of stock has been stolen from a convenience shop in York.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:30:34 +0000
Police investigation launched into 'obscene and offensive' chanting at York City game
An investigation has been launched after reports of ‘obscene and offensive language’ at a York city match.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:19:13 +0000
Inside the £2.95 million Georgian home where Scorn is being filmed in York
Film crews shooting erotic thriller Scorn have been spotted inside one of York’s grandest homes for the third day – and we can give you a look inside.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:17:45 +0000
Care home grants 87-year-old resident’s cheeky wish - for a male stripper surprise
Roseberry Court Care Home in Redcar arranged a special surprise for 87-year-old resident Betty Armstrong after she revealed her wish during a 2026 activity planning session.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:51:40 +0000
York's Christmas Markets could run for fewer days under future proposals
It follows access issues for Blue Badge holders and others due to the Anti-Terror Traffic Regulation Order (ATTRO) during last year's Christmas Market.

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