York Press
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Call for stronger hunting laws after police drop case over alleged fox chase footage
National animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports has called for new stronger hunting laws after the police dropped a prosecution…
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Top North Yorkshire author to open independent bookshop in her home town
Well-known North Yorkshire children’s author and anti-crime campaigner Christina Gabbitas is to open a bookstore to raise the profile of…
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Air ambulance called after crash close to major North Yorkshire road
The air ambulance has been called today after a crash close to a major North Yorkshire road.
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Richard Hammond provides health update on Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Clarkson is "very well" following his cancer diagnosis, according to former colleague Richard Hammond speaking to Times Radio.
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Tree falls on car in major York road
A large tree branch has fallen and blocked a major road through York.
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Revamped East Yorkshire pub roars with a bold new look that gets people talking
A popular pub has re-opened in Snaith after a six-figure makeover, which has given it a distinctive new look.
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Man pleads not guilty to murder following death in coastal Yorkshire town
A man has appeared in court to plead not guilty to murder following the death of a man in an East Yorkshire coastal town.
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York city centre shop to close its doors
A York city centre shop is set to close ahead of a big move.
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Jeremy Clarkson, Hammond and May to reunite onscreen next month
Top Gear and Grand Tour stars Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May will reunite onscreen next month.
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Car wing mirrors bent in North Yorkshire supermarket car park
A car has been damaged in a supermarket car park in North Yorkshire.
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King Charles 'dreadfully saddened' in emotional message after tragedy
King Charles III has said that he is "dreadfully saddened" in an emotional message amid a tragedy.
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Over 100 jobs at risk as UK scaffolding firm goes into administration
A UK scaffolding company that was founded in 1964 has been appointed administrators.
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HMRC pays back almost £4k each to thousands of pension savers after new guidance
HMRC has refunded more than £50m to around 12,500 pension savers. An expert warns people to check emergency tax and pension deductions.
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Main road in North Yorkshire closed in both directions after serious accident
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is closed in both directions due to a serious accident.
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Attack at Yorkshire fast food outlet
A member of staff at a Subway in Scarborough has been assaulted and verbally abused, police said.
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Aldi urges supermarkets to provide product that 'should be a basic right'
Aldi has urged supermarkets to offer free period products in customer toilets where possible
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UK travel company enters liquidation after 10 years with no new bookings offered
Firefly Holidays offered high-quality trips to holiday villages, camping resorts, ski resorts and more across the likes of France, Spain and Italy.
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Car bursts into flames on major York road – fire crews called to scene
A car has burst into flames on the A64 in York with firefighters called to the scene.
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Funding boost helps York theatre company give teenage boys a voice
Next Door But One, based in York, has been awarded a grant from Audible’s 2026 Future Stories Fund.
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Why York Business School supports the York Press Business Awards
Universities and their Business Schools play an important role in facilitating collaborations between academia, industry, government, and community…
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Mazda’s subtle CX-5 update delivers big gains where family SUV buyers need them most
Mazda’s top-selling SUV hasn’t ripped up the rulebook for its third outing; instead, it treads carefully, sticking close to a formula that’s…
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Major fashion retailer returns to UK high street 7 years after all stores closed
Major fashion retailer Karen Millen has returned to the UK high street after closing all its shops in 2019.
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Two jailed and 4 set free when 6 shop burglars and thieves sentenced at York court
Six burglars and shoplifters were among defendants who appeared recently before York Magistrates' Court. Two were jailed but the rest walked…
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North Yorkshire Grand Prix returns to Ampleforth Abbey this weekend
The North Yorkshire Grand Prix will take place at Ampleforth Abbey this weekend.
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Calls grow for disposable barbecue ban after North Yorkshire wildfires
Jo Coles and Mayor David Skaith have renewed their call for a county-wide ban on the sale of disposable barbecues to prevent further wildfires.
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York museum invites visitors to sample Victorian picnic favourites
York Castle Museum is serving up Victorian picnic recipes for visitors to try throughout August and September.
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'We tried walking to York's NRM but gave up halfway in the heat'
A visitor to York questions 'poor access' to the National Railway Museum after heat forced them to abandon the walk to the attraction
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Music, poetry and business events recently announced across Yorkshire
Yorkshire has a packed schedule of events to enjoy this month, with poetry, live music, and business fairs coming.
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Walk through two Yorkshire villages named one of the best for a nighttime hike
The Thornton-le-Dale to Ellerburn walk has been named one of the best for a nighttime hike.
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Whisky fans flock to Yorkshire distillery for 10th anniversary celebrations
More than 600 visitors attended a two-day event at the Spirit of Yorkshire distillery, marking its 10-year anniversary of distilling.
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How to have your say on new walking and cycling routes across East Riding
Residents are being asked to share their views on cycling and walking improvements as part of a new East Riding survey.
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York mum plans to launch home delivery Tiffin service in the city
Acomb mum Haina Shaikh is planning to launch a delivery service of home cooked tiffin called The Tiffin Box York.
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Council announces six-week closure affecting Holme Road Roundabout
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced that Holme Road Roundabout is set to close for works later this month.
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North Yorkshire Grand Prix returns to historic Ampleforth Abbey
The Ryedale Grand Prix returns to its historic North Yorkshire home of Ampleforth Abbey this weekend.
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Popular North Yorkshire housing development sells out its new homes
Barratt Homes has confirmed its Harclay housing development in Boroughbridge has completely sold out.
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Housing benefit freeze under pressure as calls grow for change
New analysis suggests unfreezing housing benefit would not automatically drive up rents, as ministers consider the future of Local Housing Allowance.
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'Wonderful to see this Sam Smith's pub reopen – hope old habits are gone for good'
Our letter writer is delighted York's Welly is open again
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First look at cast bringing new Queen Elizabeth II play to York Theatre Royal
Jane Asher and Samantha Womack will star in a new play about Queen Elizabeth II, coming to York Theatre Royal.
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Surge in abandoned kittens puts pressure on North Yorkshire animal rescue
Blue Cross in Thirsk has warned that a surge in abandoned kittens is putting pressure on animal rescue services across North Yorkshire.
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Burythorpe farm seeks permission for round-the-clock alcohol sales
H&E Boak & Son, Park Farm, has submitted an application to North Yorkshire Council to sell alcohol 24 hours a day.
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University of York research reveals gaps in support to help smokers quit
A study from the University of York has suggested most smokers in low- and middle-income countries are not receiving the support they need to quit.
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York salon studio in the running for two national hair and beauty awards
Libs Beauty Studio is in the running for two national awards after being shortlisted at the UK Hair & Beauty Awards.
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Free pump track coming to Helmsley for Tour of Britain celebrations
A free pump track will be open to the public in Helmsley, in the car park of the Black Swan in the Market Place, next month.
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Yorkshire Water starts £2.5m storm overflow project in York
Yorkshire Water has launched a £2.5 million storm overflow project to cut discharges into the River Ouse.
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Iconic £2m Yorkshire attraction has price slashed to £100k – but there’s a catch
The selling price of an iconic Whitby tourist attraction has been slashed to £100,000 because it has to move out of town.
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Furlong and Furrow near Ripon wins Global Recognition Award
The recently opened North Yorkshire gastropub Furlong and Furrow has won a Global Recognition Award after little more than two months of trading.
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Co-working boost for freelancers and remote workers in North Yorkshire city
A new co-working space has opened in Queen Street, Ripon, to support freelancers and remote workers.
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New images reveal townhouses replacing former Harrogate metal works
Mulgrave Properties has unveiled the first computer-generated images of its Harrogate One development.
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York drug dealer who escaped prison and fled to Thailand jailed
A drug dealer from York who escaped from prison and fled to Thailand has been jailed after being tracked down by police.
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York restaurant crowned among the country's best
T highly-rated Bombay Spice Indian Restaurant in York has won top honours in the English Curry Awards 2026.