York Press

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:14:36 +0000
Third man arrested over teens deaths at holiday park
A third man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the death of two teenagers at a holiday park in Bridlington.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
How York has changed since the 1950s - 10 fabulous old photos
We take a trip down memory lane to show how York looked in the 1950s.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Row as criticism of handling of York fly-tipping branded 'hypocritical'
Liberal Democrat councillors said changes were needed to deal with fly-tipping while Labour said City of York Council staff were working to tackle it.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New booking system at popular York tip sparks mixed views amongst readers
A new booking system is coming to Hazel Court recycling centre, sparking strong views from residents across York.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Beautiful' deserted medieval village in North Yorkshire is Europe’s 'best-known'
This 'beautiful' deserted medieval village in the Yorkshire Wolds is probably Europe’s best-known and the largest in Britain

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Major York scheme could change following massacre memorial concerns
Concerns about the planned 1190 Memorial Space were raised in the run up to a City of York Council planning meeting in December.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Why teenager from village near York has joined military in minus 20C Finland
A teenager from a village near York currently working in temperatures of minus 20 degrees Celsius in Finland said the experience has ‘matched all of his expectations’.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
‘A rare find’ - look inside stunning Victorian home for sale in ‘prime’ York location
A stunning Victorian home has the market in Sutherland Street, York - for £300,000.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:01:00 +0000
Major 2026 travel rule changes for UK holidaymakers including new passport rules
Planning a 2026 trip? New EU entry systems, ETIAS and UK passport rules for dual nationals could affect your holiday.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:57:00 +0000
Major till change as Co-op introduces 'open all hours' checkouts in 150 stores
Co-op is rolling out new ‘flexi checkouts’ across 150 stores, allowing tills to switch between staff and self-service. Here’s what it means for shoppers.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:55:00 +0000
DVLA £1,000 fine warning ahead of change coming to UK roads in March
The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:54:00 +0000
Who won Britain's Got Talent last year? The magician who came out on top in 2025
Britain's Got Talent saw a huge range of acts reach the final for its 18th series on ITV, but who ended up winning in 2025?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:52:00 +0000
The top 10 best used cars that you can snatch up for £5k or under
Cazoo has shared 10 of the best used cars you can buy in the UK for a budget of £5,000 or under, including the Ford Fiesta and Kia Picanto

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:45:00 +0000
Council admits to 'technical issue' after losing tribunal against York driver
A man from York has won a Traffic Penalty Tribunal against City of York Council after he said he was caught unawares by a “poorly signed” bus lane.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'I hear far too many sad and horrific stories' - North Yorkshire campaigner
NORTH Yorkshire author and knife crime campaigner Christina Gabbitas has been honoured with a top award.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:11:58 +0000
Five fire crews needed to rescue dog and its owner in Yorkshire Dales emergency
Five fire crews mobilised to help a dog and its owner when they ended up on the wrong side of a bank.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:13:12 +0000
WATCH The grand March to Coppergate
The centre of York was full of music and colour as the Jorvik Viking Festival reached its climax. Vikings and Saxons marched together before fighting against each other in the Battle for York.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:37:13 +0000
Hordes of Viking and Saxon warriors march through York city centre
Hundreds of warriors and their ladies have marched through the centre of York this afternoon as this year's Jorvik Viking Festival reaches its climax.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:40:20 +0000
Serial shoplifters and sex offender sentenced at York Magistrates Court
Two serial shoplifters were sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court. One was jailed, the other was not.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:18:28 +0000
'Hug your children tonight you do not know how lucky you are'
‘Hug your children tonight you do not know how lucky you are’ - the words of one of the mothers of the two teenagers who died at an East Yorkshire holiday park earlier this week.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:58:28 +0000
Police find machete in York property during drugs raid
Police found a machete inside a property in The Groves when they executed a drugs warrant.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:51:00 +0000
'This York legend needs a statue' - warm memories of colourful York character
'This York legend needs a statue' - readers share their warm memories of colourful York character 'Mad' Albert Nicholson

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:26:00 +0000
11 photos that show changing face of this key street in York
These 11 photos showing the changing face of Piccadilly in York might spark some memories

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:05:00 +0000
Yorkshire vegan cookery experts reveal how eating 30 plants a week boosts health
Yorkshire vegan cooking duo behind BOSH! reveal how eating 30 plants a week can boost health - try their recipe for noodle soup!

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Monthly market coming to North Yorkshire town today
A POPULAR artisan market to is to launch in a North Yorkshire town.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
York couple hope to flip much-loved York pancake house
A POPULAR Dutch Pancake House in York is up for sale after nearly ten years of operation.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
'Unpretentious and charming' - overlooked York restaurant you have to try
The Press visits one of York’s 'overlooked' restaurants, Ippuku Tea House, to try some of its signature dishes

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:51:00 +0000
Why this part of York is a 'forgotten island choking on dust and noise'
As York Central rises, we are a "forgotten island" choking on dust and noise says our letter writer; here's the explanation...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:09:00 +0000
Jorvik Viking Festival reaches its climax - what's on where today
Find out what's where and when today as the 2026 Jorvik Viking Festival reaches its climax.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire rural residents left out of energy savings
Rural households in Yorkshire, including Skipton and Ripon, face smart meter signal issues, missing out on cheaper energy tariffs for EVs. Government trials solutions.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Fears of 'gunshot' sounds stop York plans for 'one of the fastest growing sports'
City of York Council planning officers refused plans for four padel courts at York Sports Club.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York care home resident returns to university where he taught decades ago
Norman, who lives at Mulberry Court, recently revisited St Johns University, where he taught in the early 1950s.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'You are a cheat, liar, and fraudster' - man jailed after fake recruitment scam
A fraudster who pocketed thousands of pounds through a fake recruitment service has been jailed.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Dementia support clinic to take place across Yorkshire next month
Specialist support, from Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses in partnership with Nationwide Building Society, is being offered to families across Yorkshire.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York weather forecast: Met Office predicts cold and overcast weekend
The Met Office has predicted cloudy skies and some light rain this weekend across York.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Immersive theatre show for people with disabilities coming to Scarborough
Frozen Light’s production, The Ancient Oak of Baldor, has received funding from North Yorkshire Council for it to come to the Stephen Joseph Theatre.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Theatre company reveals productions lined up across York this year
The John Godber Company has unveiled its eagerly anticipated summer and autumn productions for 2026 across York.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Gang of thieves jailed for £125,000 raids that devastated older people's lives
Members of a gang of thieves who ruined a  North Yorkshire couple’s retirement and wrecked another person’s 65th birthday plans have been jailed for more than nine years

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Why this York bistro offering 'something a little different' is best breakfast spot
This York bistro and microbakery has been recommended as one of the best places for breakfast in the city as it offers 'something a little different'

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Care home residents in Malton take part in artistic workshop
Red Kite, a Bridlington-based theatre group, recently delivered a dementia friendly painting session at Barchester’s Rivermead Care Home in Malton.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'It's a proud milestone' - salon in York named finalist in awards
Coa Hairdressing in Acomb, York has been named a finalist in a prestigious competition to find the city’s best hairdresser.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
WATCH - Police chase gang of thieves after raid near village in York
From the moment the gang of thieves drove a stolen motorhome off the driveway of its owners in a village near York, they were being recorded and tracked.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
‘Exceptional’ lakeside home hits the market in York for £1.2 million - look inside
An “exceptional” lakeside home, has hit the market in Willow Grove, York - for £1.2 million.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
The North Yorkshire curling club who took on the world and won
CURLING may have been thrown into the spotlight at the recent Winter Olympics as a popular Scottish sport, but more than 100 years ago there was a thriving club in Malton.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:04:50 +0000
Is it a sore throat or worse? Pharmacist warns of signs it could be more serious
These are some of the most common issues that a sore throat could be the first indicator of a more pressing issue.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:03:20 +0000
£100 contactless limit ends next month so you could spend hundreds with one tap
The £100 contactless limit is being scrapped from March 19. Here’s how it could affect your spending, fraud risk and bank settings.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:59:57 +0000
Asda, Tesco, Boots & more issue recalls as customers given safety warnings
Asda, Boots, TK Maxx, Tesco, Morrisons, Waitrose, and Hobbycraft are among the UK retailers warning shoppers to stop using these products “immediately”

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:58:57 +0000
HMRC refunds due as millions missing out on cash rebates of up to £3000
You could be owed up to £3,000 from HMRC. Check five overlooked claims including mileage, subscriptions, tools, SSP and holiday pay.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:51:45 +0000
Tesco, Lidl, Farmfoods & more UK supermarkets issue recalls & 'do not eat' warnings
Items sold at Tesco, Lidl, Farmfoods and TK Maxx and more UK supermarkets have been recalled with “do not eat” warnings in place.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:50:31 +0000
The 'lovely' new judge joining BGT panel for the first time in new 2026 series
Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon are back, with KSI joining full time. But another judge will also feature in the 2026 BGT series.

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