York
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Suspected drug driver arrested in York
A suspected drug driver has been arrested in York. The news of the incident came in a community message by PC Dave Ellison of North Yorkshire Police. He wrote: “Based on information from the community officers from the York Outer...
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Press high street campaign shortlisted for top award
The Press’ campaign putting a spotlight on the issues facing York’s high streets has been shortlisted for the News Media Association’s 2026 Making a Difference Award.
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WATCH – Northern Lights captured above Yorkshire landmark
The Northern Lights have been captured above Whitby Abbey.
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Surprise data on anti-social behaviour in York after ongoing issues
Zero breaches of an anti-social behaviour order have been recorded since December, according to new figures, despite ongoing issues being recorded in York.
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Police pursuit of Knaresborough shoplifters to feature on Channel 5 tonight
An operation targeting suspected shoplifters in Knaresborough will feature on Channel 5’s Biker Cops: Elite Squad One tonight (Monday).
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Diamond anniversary for Darlington couple who found love under theatre spotlight
A COUPLE, whose love first flickered under the spotlight at their local theatre, are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary today (Monday).
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North East accountancy firm wins two national workplace awards
North East accountancy firm Clive Owen LLP wins two Great Place To Work UK awards for Best Workplaces for Women and Consulting & Professional Services.
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York readers asked to nominate their favourite curry house for 2026 award
Who serves the best curry in York? It's time for readers of The Press to decide their favourite.
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York Business Festival looks at selling to public sector and financial prudence
A session on how to sell to the public sector will help businesses attending the York Business Festival tap into new opportunities.
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30-acre North Yorkshire plot goes to market at £450,000
A third major parcel of farmland has been put up for sale by a leading estate agency in North Yorkshire.
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Police issue update after reports of illegal fishing on private land in York
In a statement issued on Saturday, October 10, North Yorkshire Police said the activity took place at Derwenthorpe pond without the permission of landowner Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust.
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Emergency services called to serious collision on A1(M)
Emergency services were called to a serious collision on the A1(M) last night. National Highways Yorkshire first reported the crash at 8.47pm. It was between junction 44, the Bramham Interchange connecting with the A64 for York, and...
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Delivery driver stole iPhones, clothes and footwear, York court hears
A delivery man betrayed the trust of two companies as he stole packages three times before returning to one of them wearing stolen trainers.
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Police issue update after reports of illegal fishing on private land in York
In a statement issued on Saturday, October 10, North Yorkshire Police said the activity took place at Derwenthorpe pond without the permission of landowner Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust.
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Hate Crime Awareness Week: Campaigners Urge Reporting as Questions Remain Over Definitions
Hate Crime Awareness Week begins on Monday, 12 October, with police, councils and community organisations across York and North Yorkshire organising events
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Press high street campaign shortlisted for top award
The Press’ campaign putting a spotlight on the issues facing York’s high streets has been shortlisted for the News Media Association’s 2026 Making a Difference Award.
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'I lived in the same village as this hidden Yorkshire gem - I didn't know it was there for years'
Linda Oldbridge is a member of Follifoot WI and the person behind the WI’s Ladies in Leather calendar, which is raising money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
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Growing pressure on North Yorkshire farmers, reports warn
North Yorkshire farmers are facing mounting pressure after warnings of falling food production and declining confidence.
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York Business Festival looks at selling to public sector and financial prudence
A session on how to sell to the public sector will help businesses attending the York Business Festival tap into new opportunities.
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Two injured in York attack as man arrested at Hull railway station
Two men were taken to hospital after an attack involving a bladed weapon on Leeman Road in York on Sunday afternoon. A man was later arrested at Hull Railway
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York theatre to bring iconic Christmas story to the stage in its first community production
The iconic festive story It’s a Wonderful Life is being brought to a York stage this Christmas. The show marks the first time Theatre@41 in York has produced its own community production. It will run at the independent theatre on Monkgate...
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Exploring the 7 Wonders of the Transpennine Route Upgrade in West Yorkshire
An £11.5 billion project to improve the railway between York and Manchester has reached a crucial phase, with large-scale works currently taking place in West Yorkshire
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Beauty sector helping plug gaps in UK high streets amid boom in salons – report
Hair and beauty salons alone account for around a fifth of leisure sites in smaller high streets, taking the same share as pubs, bars and cafes.
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LATEST - Two injured and one arrested after violent incident near York museum
One man has been arrested after an incident near the National Railway Museum in York this afternoon. North Yorkshire Police have issued this statement. “We were called to Leeman Road, in York, at 2.19pm today (Sunday 11 October) following a...
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Launch of new school for children under 12 in York
A second private school has announced changes to its structure. St Peter's on Bootham has launched its new look Junior School.
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Launch of new school for children under 12 in York
A second private school has announced changes to its structure. St Peter's on Bootham has launched its new look Junior School.
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‘York felt alive’ – city’s new jazz festival hailed a success
A new four-day jazz festival in York has been hailed a success by organisers.
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Council says new recycling bins will offer more capacity for York households
Council says York’s new recycling bin scheme will increase household capacity, with larger options available for residents needing extra space
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York driver hears ‘loud bang’ as car ‘shot by air gun’
A car was damaged while driving in a York suburb. It happened near to the junction of Tudor Road andRosemary Road in Acomb onFriday, 2 October at about10.45pm. A silver Vauxhall Astra was targeted. Incident location A North Yorkshire Police...
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Brave eventer Holly Richardson jumps back in the saddle
Just to compete in the Defender Burghley Horse Trials was an amazing achievement for injured three-day eventer Holly Richardson. But to come so close to a podium finish with 15.2hh Irish Sports Horse Ballyneety Silver Service would have made it an even more extraordinary feat for the Richmond-based rider, as many of the world’s leading eventers were in the international field.
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Rising indie-rock band The Rosadocs announce upcoming York gig
Sheffield indie-rock band The Rosadocs are heading to The Crescent in York this autumn.
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‘York felt alive’ – city’s new jazz festival hailed a success
A new four-day jazz festival in York has been hailed a success by organisers.
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Foundation in memory of North Yorkshire dad donates £30k to mental health support
Charlie Dallas Lancaster, 36, from Thirsk, died in summer 2020. His family and friends remember his “cheeky, smiling face” and ability to “light up the room”.
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The North Yorkshire garden centre café that people happily travel 90 minutes to visit
A North Yorkshire garden centre café has won glowing reviews, with some customers travelling 90 minutes to return.
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Rising indie-rock band The Rosadocs announce upcoming York gig
Sheffield indie-rock band The Rosadocs are heading to The Crescent in York this autumn.
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Inside the hidden York church most people walk past without noticing
We take a nostalgic look back at York's hidden Holy Trinity Church, a medieval gem with box pews, stained glass and Anne Lister's 1834 communion.
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Why are so many four-year-olds not potty-trained before school?
A third of school starters in the West Midlands last year were not toilet-trained, a survey suggests.
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Yorkshire seaside town that featured in award-winning film starring Michael Caine
If you have ever watched Little Voice, you might recognise that it was filmed in and around Scarborough.
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Converted York church hall where indie band filmed music video for sale for £1.5m
A converted York church hall where the Wedding Present filmed a music video has hit the market for £1.5 million.
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New music initiative gives children across York chance to learn an instrument
The Great Tudor Recorder Project will officially begin in 10 local schools, aiming to provide children with extended access to music education.
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Inside the hidden York church most people walk past without noticing
We take a nostalgic look back at York's hidden Holy Trinity Church, a medieval gem with box pews, stained glass and Anne Lister's 1834 communion.
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New music initiative gives children across York chance to learn an instrument
The Great Tudor Recorder Project will officially begin in 10 local schools, aiming to provide children with extended access to music education.
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‘Our sales have doubled’: Meet the tattooed butcher behind cheeky viral videos
Tattooed butcher Luke Swales is bringing a fresh approach to a traditional York business, with cheeky social media videos helping to double sales
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Amanda Owen: how a teenage Goth became the Yorkshire Shepherdess and TV star
Our Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owen is a household name, but the Yorkshire Shepherdess's life could have turned out very differently
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Converted York church hall where indie band filmed music video for sale for £1.5m
A converted York church hall where the Wedding Present filmed a music video has hit the market for £1.5 million.
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Kirkgate Ripon: Councillors Vote for a Public Consultation
Councillors voted unanimously on 1 October to ask North Yorkshire Council's highways chief for a public consultation on pedestrianising Kirkgate, Ripon.
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Police incident on York bridge
Police were out in force near Ouse Bridge yesterday evening as the city centre was busy with racegoers and others celebrating the start of the weekend.
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Gang trashed and looted York Airbnb before vanishing with key
This group of visitors to York trashed and looted an Airbnb before disappearing with the house key.
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Police want to trace four people after £1,000 worth of damage done to York Airbnb
Do you recognise any of these four people? They are wanted by police investigating crimes at a York holiday let. They were staying at an Airbnb on Burton Stone Lane. Burton Stone Lane, York A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The...
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GP surgery in York to close to patients until next year for safety reasons
Doctors in York have announced that a GP surgery will be closed entirely from a week on Monday until after the New Year.