York Press

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:22:32 +0000
Ground broken on long-awaited SEND school in North Yorkshire
Ground has been broken on a long-awaited school for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in North Yorkshire.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:05:17 +0000
Thief targets major pub chain premises in York
A thief has struck at The Postern Gate pub in the centre of York.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:11:13 +0000
Where did they film Wuthering Heights with Margot Robbie? Yorkshire locations
See where the new film adaption of Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights, with Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, was filmed in the Yorkshire Dales

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:56:08 +0000
Dog falls from cliffs in East Riding of Yorkshire village
The French Bulldog was stranded on a narrow ledge after the fall.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:20:15 +0000
Fire in field close to centre of North Yorkshire town
Fire crews from Tadcaster were called to a residential street in the town last night.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:39:00 +0000
MP launches campaign after wildfires in Langdale Moor in North Yorkshire
Kevin Hollinrake MP explains why he is launching a campaign after moorland fires in North Yorkshire

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:23:00 +0000
How one of York's oldest pubs with a gruesome past got its historic name
David Wilson reveals how one of York's oldest pubs with a gruesome past - Ye Olde Starre Inne - might have got its historic name

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:11:00 +0000
'PM must be bold, be courageous and do the right thing'
'Time for PM to be bold, courageous and do right thing' says our letter writer

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
'York's Ice Trail was perfect - apart from these 2 downsides'
Our reader says the York Ice Trail was perfect - apart from these two downsides. Do you agree?

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Inspiring careers fortnight ignites creativity at North Yorkshire school
PUPILS at a North Yorkshire school have been urged to ‘dream big’ as part of an inspiring career initiative.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
New branch of top law firm set to open in North Yorkshire market town
A LAW firm has marked the next stage in its expansion journey by launching a new office in Malton.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Readers give their views on York's Labour MPs and the PM's leadership
Any hesitation from York’s Labour MPs in supporting Sir Keir Starmer staying on as Prime Minister may be understandable if our reader comments are anything to go by.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
How global celebrity and comedy icon is driving growth at distillery near York
Controversy and comedy are helping drive major growth at the Ellers Farm distillery near York.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:53:16 +0000
Police crackdown on dangerous driving in streets of a York suburb
North Yorkshire Police officers have increased patrols in a York suburb clamping down on dangerous drivers.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:05:00 +0000
'No quick fix' to major York traffic bottleneck despite calls for urgent action
There is 'no quick fix' to ease the heavy traffic plaguing patients and residents around York Hospital, say council bosses.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Funding to bring new nurse training and AI equipment to Harrogate hospital
New nurse training and AI equipment at Harrogate Hospital have been given a fresh funding boost thanks to a donation from Sovereign Health Care.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Popular Scarborough artist returning to stage at North Yorkshire venue
Scarborough singer-songwriter Mark Stanley is returning to the stage with a solo show at the Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Major Iron Age treasure trove on public display for first time in Yorkshire
A major Iron Age treasure trove will go on public display for the first time at the Yorkshire Museum from May.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New business networking event in North Yorkshire welcomed by businesses
The seafront Grand Hotel Scarborough hosted the latest session of the York and North Yorkshire Network.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man made nuisance 999 calls and 'flew' through shop on mobility scooter, court hears
A drinker who repeatedly makes nuisance 999 calls to the emergency services deserves more than a year in jail, York Magistrates' Court heard.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Children in North Yorkshire invited to take part in sponsored Bunny Run
Children are being invited to take part in Saint Catherine’s Bunny Run, raising funds for patient care in York.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Public notice roundup: Five-day closure of East Yorkshire road planned
Gowthorpe Lane, in York, is set to shut for works to install ducting and chambers for a new fibre network.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Care home in York sets up Easter egg appeal to support families in need
Ebor Court Care Home in York is spreading seasonal cheer by collecting Easter eggs for families in need, with the I Am Reusable Food Bank.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Chance for couple to win wartime-themed wedding at historic North Yorkshire venue
Eden Camp and Pickering Town CIC have announced a competition offering a fully-themed 1940s wedding for one lucky couple.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MP and university leaders share vision for transforming energy in York
York Central MP Rachael Maskell and University of York project leaders met with Energy Minister Lord Whitehead to share their vision for future energy.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Barn dance in York raises more than £12,000 for foundation charity
A barn dance at De Grey Rooms in York has raised more than £12,000 for community organisations across North and East Yorkshire.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Horse riding organisation in York announces new rides for the year
Ride Yorkshire has conducted six guided rides in January and February and has scheduled more for the future.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'World's going mad' - reaction to water-filled holes in York as safety steps taken
Safety barriers have been installed around water-filled holes close to a children's play area in Rowntree Park in York - amid fears a child could drown.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Young man battles back from cardiac arrest and coma after near-fatal electric shock
A York College apprentice has passed his qualification with top grades after suffering a cardiac arrest and being placed in a coma following a workplace accident.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
York City FC co-chairman acquitted in dangerous dogs case
Matthew Uggla of York City FC has been acquitted of two charges that his dogs injured a man when dangerously out of control.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:34:11 +0000
Born between 2002 and 2011? You could be owed £2242 from HMRC. Here's how to claim
HMRC is urging young people born between 2002 and 2011 to claim their Child Trust Fund, worth £2242 on average. More than 758000 accounts remain unclaimed.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:33:31 +0000
Parents hit by hidden free childcare term date rule before half term
Parents expecting free childcare this February half term could face hundreds in extra fees. One mum reveals how a three month gap cost her thousands.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:49:00 +0000
Kids eat free February half term 2026 full UK restaurant, cafe and pub list
The restaurants, cafés and pubs where kids eat free or for £1 during February half term 2026, including Asda, Bella Italia, Frankie and Bennys, Ikea and more.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:56:51 +0000
Whitby hotel painted pink without permission over paperwork ‘mix-up’
A ‘landmark’ Whitby hotel has applied for permission to paint part of its façade pink after it undertook the works ‘without securing listed building consent’.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Multi-million pound UK company about to open shop in York city centre
A major UK company is set to open a new shop in York city centre.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:57:10 +0000
Concerns grow for missing North Yorkshire man last seen 2 months ago
CONCERNS are growing for a missing man, 63, from North Yorkshire, who was last seen more than two months ago.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:45:09 +0000
'Autonomously operated' padel courts could be built in resort town
A pair of ‘autonomously operated’ padel courts could be built in Scarborough if plans are approved by the council.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:18:02 +0000
York council opposition parties unveil alternative budget and council tax plans
Proposals from City of York Council's Liberal Democrat and Conservative opposition groups come ahead of a vote on budget plans.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:05:00 +0000
Man attacked woman on train between York and Selby, court hears
A man pulled his girlfriend's hair and damaged her necklace on a train between York and Selby, a court heard.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:48:11 +0000
Money launderer jailed after role in scam exposed by York team
A money launderer has been jailed for more than three years after his role in a scam was exposed by a York-based National Trading Standards team.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:28:53 +0000
Call for York and North Yorkshire businesses to have their say on economy
Businesses across York and North Yorkshire are urged to share their views and experiences to support important research about the region's economy.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:19:00 +0000
‘An incredibly difficult decision’ - mayor to close his York shop
David Skaith has said he will be closing his menswear shop, Winston's of York, after 10 years in York city centre.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:06:00 +0000
Major tour celebrating legendary musician headlines busy weekend in York
A SPECTACTULAR live celebration of a ground-breaking musician will headline a busy weekend in York.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:43:33 +0000
‘Very favourable’ findings of Whitby Cliff Lift inspection welcomed
The findings of an inspection of Whitby Cliff Lift have been welcomed by councillors ahead of a proposal to permanently close the landmark.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:07:00 +0000
Teenage cyclist injured in hit and run near North Yorkshire village
A CAR failed to stop after knocking a teen cyclist off his bike near a North Yorkshire village.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:28:19 +0000
Three wanted in connection with attempted burglary in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Police have launched an appeal after an attempted burglary at a farm near Sheriff Hutton.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:40:18 +0000
Award-winning North Yorkshire restaurant in bid to save business
An award-winning restaurant near Whitby has applied for permission to create a parking area – warning that without it ‘the business will close’.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:25:54 +0000
Campaign to boost creativity in York to stage 13th event
A campaign to promote York’s creative sector stages its 13th event on March 18.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:43:34 +0000
York retail units 'like gold dust' as agency reports demand at record high
The demand for city centre retail space in York is at an historic high with commercial property vacancy rates substantially below the national average.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:30:32 +0000
North Yorkshire country house hotel which was on the market for £3m has been sold
A luxury country house hotel in North Yorkshire which was on the market for £3m has been sold.

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