York Press
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Extensive search underway for woman, 43, last seen leaving North Yorkshire hospital
An extensive search is underway for Rachel Lenton, who was last seen at Harrogate District Hospital.
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Dame Judi Dench addresses questions on when she'll retire
Woman and Home reports Dame Judi Dench, the 91-year-old actress, who was born in Heworth and attend The Mount School in York, has shared her candid reflections.
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Railway crossing in York set to close for maintenance works
City of York Council said the Common Road level crossing outside Strensall will be closed to vehicles from 11.20pm on Monday October 26, until 5.45am the next morning.
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Sam Smith's Brewery launches campaign to find hotel management couples
After stepping up its campaign to re-open its many empty pubs, Tadcaster-based Sam Smith's Brewery has turned its attention to its hotels.
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500MW solar farm plans changed after concerns from residents and landowners
Light Valley Solar proposes nine changes to its North Yorkshire scheme after concerns over homes, wildlife, access and the Monk Fryston grid connection.
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Calls for postbox to be installed in York town as residents face ‘inconvenient’ waits
Councillors are calling for a new postbox to be installed in a York town to stop residents facing “inconvenient” waits when sending mail.
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North Yorkshire couple win EuroMillions after gut instinct told them to enter draw
A retired couple from North Yorkshire have won the EuroMillions after a gut instinct told them to enter the draw.
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Investigation launched after man damages car in York suburb
A man has damaged a parked car in a York suburb.
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Renowned swim school launches at popular North Yorkshire venue
Puddle Ducks, Tees Valley, has launched new classes for babies and toddlers at Saltmoore Beach House in Sandsend Road, Whitby.
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Major North Yorkshire road closed both ways after serious crash
Skipton Road in North Yorkshire has been closed following a serious crash.
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Emergency services rush to scene of serious crash near York - as it happened
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious crash, which has closed a major road leading to York.
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Main road in North Yorkshire closed both ways after serious crash
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is currently closed both ways due to a serious crash.
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Mumbai students offered chance to study in York under new mayoral scholarship
A new international scholarship scheme by Mayor David Skaith is giving students in Mumbai the chance to study in York.
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Inside the North Yorkshire farm with 175,000 pumpkins and giant autumn festival
Spilmans has launched its annual Pumpkin Festival, with more than 175,000 pumpkins ready for picking.
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Prominent East Coast hotel goes on the market for £425,000
The Sefton Hotel in Bridlington hotel has gone up for sale at £425,000.
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Man in his 50s found dead in North Yorkshire
A man has been found dead at his home address in Scarborough.
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Whitby road at risk as plans submitted to stabilise crumbling embankment
Plans to stop a crumbling embankment from giving way beneath a road near Whitby have been submitted amid fears that ongoing ground movement could threaten the highway.
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Man 'removed' from York city centre area after incident at pub
A man has been ‘removed’ from a pub in York city centre after ‘behaving in a confrontational manner’.
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York and Scarborough hospitals forecast 84-bed winter shortfall
York and Scarborough hospitals are facing a winter shortage of dozens of beds as NHS leaders predict a "challenging time" for the health service.
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Man due in court after allegedly attempting to attack York city centre worker
A man in his 50s is set to appear in court after allegedly attacking a worker in a busy York city centre street.
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Plans for former ice cream factory site approved despite objections
The council received objection letters from more than 60 nearby households.
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Person in hospital after serious crash closes main road in Yorkshire town
A person has been taken to hospital after a serious crash closed a main road in Harrogate.
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Driver caught speeding at 131mph on A64 in North Yorkshire is sentenced
A driver who was caught speeding at 131mph on the A64 between York and Malton has been sentenced.
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ITV to change Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules up next week
ITV is changing the Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules next week - this is when you can watch the new episodes.
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45 flats and houses approved for derelict Bramham children’s home
A derelict former children’s home can be redeveloped into flats and houses after standing empty for decades.
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KFC announces opening date for brand-new drive thru in York
The new KFC drive-thru is set to open in Monks Cross Shopping Park in York.
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Amanda Owen reveals how nine children's futures could impact who takes on Anty John's
Amanda Owen says her nine children are following different paths, from university and businesses to farming, leaving Anty John's future uncertain.
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Starbucks launches new Halloween black cat cups and gifts – and prices start at £3.95
Starbucks has unveiled cat-themed Halloween merchandise, including a £11.95 cat-ear Cold Cup and a £3.95 reusable cup. See the full collection and prices.
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Asda launches £2.35 twist on classic biscuit that shoppers say is 'very nice'
Asda has launched a sweet twist on a classic biscuit and shoppers are excited about it.
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North Yorkshire fire service sees surge in recruits as new firefighters join
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has welcomed 53 new recruits — well above previous years' intake.
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New book reveals the tragic story behind one of New Wave's greatest bands
York author Miles Salter explores the fame, tragedy and turmoil behind The Pretenders in a compelling new book.
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Motorists warned of heavy traffic along major North Yorkshire roads
Motorists are being warned of heavy traffic along a main road the A661 Wetherby Road from the Kestrel Roundabout to Forest Lane, near Harrogate.
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ITV to change Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules up next week
ITV is changing the Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules next week - this is when you can watch the new episodes.
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York charity ball hopes to raise thousands for pancreatic cancer research
Organised by the Three Bears Foundation, the Winter Charity Ball will take place at York Racecourse on Saturday, November 14.
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Boy taken to hospital after incident at North Yorkshire high school
A student has been sent to hospital following an incident at Nidderdale High School, in Pateley Bridge.
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‘It had to be York’: Shed Seven announce biggest-ever headline show
Shed Seven will headline their biggest-ever show at York’s LNER Community Stadium on May 29, joined by The Ks, Reverend and the Makers and The Mersey Beatles.
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'Do not eat' warning to shoppers across England as product recalled due to error
The Food Standards Agency issued an allergy alert on October 15 warning shoppers about the labelling error.
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Calls for Treasury probe amid claim asylum centre could cost taxpayers £270m
Campaigners fighting plans for an asylum centre at Linton-on-Ouse have called for a Treasury investigation.
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Two councillors leave Reform UK to form new political group
Two councillors have left Reform UK to form a new political group in Yorkshire.
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Family made ill by meat from York supermarket that sold food 41 days past use by date
A family suffered food poisoning and had to go to accident and emergency after they bought salami from a York supermarket, the city's magistrates heard.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park releases major update after man's death by tiger
Yorkshire Wildlife Park is to reopen for the first time since a man was killed by a tiger in an enclosure at the attraction.
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Court restricts sex offender's behaviour in public after incident on bus
A man who indecently exposed himself on a bus travelling along the North Yorkshire coast is today subject to court controls on his behaviour in public.
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Harrogate law firm celebrates major win at Yorkshire Legal Awards 2026
Harrogate-based Raworths has been named Private Client Team of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2026.
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Man fined £2,491 after council finds 100 dog faeces in communal York garden
A householder who refused to remove dog faeces and rubbish from a communal garden faces a £2,491 bill.
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York hearing clinic shortlisted for multiple awards just a year after opening
The Hearing Place is a finalist in three categories at the 2026 Yorkshire, Humberside, and North East Family Business Awards.
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TV presenter and author to uncover forgotten women's stories in public talk
Best-selling author Janina Ramirez will deliver a public lecture at York St John exploring how overlooked women in history could shape a fairer future.
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More than a million chickens could be raised annually at Yorkshire farm under plans
Park Farm Poultry Limited, which operates Park Farm in Bull Lane, Harswell, is seeking permission from East Rising of Yorkshire Council to add two new poultry houses and additional infrastructure on agricultural land.
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The Yorkshire rescue dog whose portrait raised an incredible £21,000
A draw-along fundraiser has raised more than £21,000 for a Yorkshire animal rescue charity.
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New scheme in Yorkshire introduces support for customers who struggle to speak
Yorkshire Building Society, which has branches in York, Malton, Northallerton, and Richmond, has joined the Speak Easy initiative.
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Hotel offers Yorkshire Marathon runners special spa discount after race
Runners taking part in this year’s Altra Yorkshire Marathon are being offered 10 per cent off spa treatments by The Grand York.