York Press
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Life-saving NHS lung cancer screening checks launched in Scarborough
Life-saving NHS lung cancer screening checks are now available in Scarborough, targeting past and current smokers aged 55 to 74.
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'This is great news' - York village among latest to get broadband upgrade
Luke Charters, MP for York Outer, has welcomed the news of thousands of homes and businesses now having access to faster broadband.
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'I was completely wrong about this York councillor – here's why'
A York reader reflects on changing a long-held view about this Labour councillor
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'Gentle’ and ‘kind’ York man died day after being released from hospital, court told
“Gentle” and “kind” York man Roy Horsley died the day after he was released from hospital, an inquest has heard.
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Pet cremation company to pay nearly £9,000 over safety regulations offence
A York-based pet cremation company faces a bill of nearly £9,000 after it admitted breaching safety regulations for transporting dangerous goods.
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Charity in memory of York schoolboy launches new children’s book
A new children’s book launched by a York charity is bringing comfort and understanding to young families facing a brain tumour diagnosis.
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When to watch Emmerdale and Corrie this week as ITV shakes up soap schedule
Emmerdale and Coronation Street will be disrupted this week due to ITV1's coverage of a pre-season friendly between Manchester United and Leeds…
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Blooming York: How flowers became part of the city's heritage
From medieval gardens to city walls, York's love affair with flowers has helped shape the city's character for centuries.
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York streets are mucky and smelly – and now our River Ouse is the 'Ooze'
A reader says concerns once aimed at York's streets now extend to the River Ouse, reviving its unflattering 'Ooze' nickname
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Person air lifted to hospital after motorbike and car crash on A19 near York
A person has been airlifted to hospital after a motorbike and car crashed on the A19 at Deighton near York.
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Crash closes main road near York – air ambulance and police called to scene
A crash has closed the A19 at Deighton near York with the air ambulance and police called to the scene.
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Quad bike stolen from farm in North Yorkshire
A red Honda quad bike has been stolen from a farm in Lebberston near Scarborough.
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Hundreds of Morrisons products now have yellow stickers but they aren't reduced
Shoppers at Morrisons might see some yellow stickers on hundreds of products in stores and online in August but they're not reduced items.
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Rehab facility opens new building in North Yorkshire town
A new building has opened at private addiction rehab facility Ark House in Scarborough.
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Ten vehicles set on fire in woodland in North Yorkshire village
Police have launched an investigation after 10 vehicles were set on fire in a woodland area of Brotherton in North Yorkshire.
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Emergency services and farmers battle large field fire in North Yorkshire
Emergency services and farmers have joined forces to battle a large field fire in Hunmanby, near Filey.
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York author tells of alcoholism and recovery in raw debut memoir
How to relapse and die part one - The Intrepid Odyssey of a Salford Alcoholic is the debut memoir by York-based writer Tom Wilson.
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Pop legends bring iconic hits and camp fun to North Yorkshire venue
As a child in the early 2000s, Scissor Sisters are a particularly special band for me.
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Apple and Android users told to delete these fake apps to avoid malicious trojan
Apple and Android users are being warned about dangerous fake apps being used to spread new malware called SparkKitty, which steals personal details.
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WhatsApp launches latest update with 3 new features and upgrades
WhatsApp has launched a new update bringing fresh features to group chats.
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Here are the latest food hygiene ratings across York businesses
The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for York restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses has been revealed.
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Hidden gem Yorkshire beach with 'dramatic coastline' and model village
Sewerby beach might be worth a visit if you are not a fan of loud and busy seaside towns.
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Highs of 31C forecast for York as heat health alert issued
Highs of 31C have been forecast for York by the Met Office as a yellow heat health alert comes into force.
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Rowntree's chocolate ‘about as rare as it gets’ sold at auction in North Yorkshire
A rare 125-year-old silver chocolate tin made for the coronation of King Edward VII has sold for £1,700 at auction in Scarborough.
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We compared York's independent shop prices with supermarkets
As many York residents would say, the city offers high-quality living, but at what cost?
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'Secluded and beautiful' beach that rarely gets crowded
Sugar Sands beach is a great option if you need somewhere quiet to relax this summer.
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Man breaks national record with head shave after wife's cancer diagnosis
A North Yorkshire councillor has broken national records by raising more than £17,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support after having his head and beard…
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‘Iconic’ Yorkshire village named one of the most beautiful in England
Haworth has been named one of the most beautiful places in England by The Times thanks to its cobbled streets and links to literature
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Police probe tree deliberately set on fire in York
Police are investigating a tree that is believed to have been set on fire deliberately in Bishopthorpe Road, York.
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Large field fire in North Yorkshire – crews from across county tackle blaze
Firefighters from across the county have tackled a large field fire in Duggleby near Malton.
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Two vehicles crash on main road in North Yorkshire
Two vehicles have crashed on the A168 near Thirsk.
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Driver freed after car flips in crash in North Yorkshire
A driver has been freed after their car flipped following a crash in the Yorkshire village of Scrayingham near Stamford Bridge.
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Vehicle overturns and 'clips' parked cars after crash in North Yorkshire
A Land Rover Defender has overturned after a crash in Boroughbridge.
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Yorkshire pub with beer garden 'perfect for soaking up sun' overlooking the sea
The Ship Inn might be a great place to stop for a beer thanks to its huge beer garden that overlooks the sea.
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Eiffel Tower among iconic landmarks built faster than York Station Gateway
Some of history’s most iconic structures have been built in less time than York’s Station Gateway project.
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Drivers face months of disruption as restrictions begin on major highway roads
The latest public notice announced that temporary speed restrictions and road closures will affect the M62, A162, and A1 for safety works.
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Cigarette ash in the fish and chips? This Yorkshire vet did much worse
Read about cigarette ash in the fish and chips? Well this story goes one better!
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Stunning period home full of character hits the market in York – have a look inside
A period terrace house is for sale in Hartoft Street, York, for £350,000.
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Free York triathlon session aims to help women prepare for race day
The Coached Triathlon Transition Training session is available for women at York Sport Village on August 12.
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Employee given suspended sentence for stealing more than £20,000
An employee who stole more than £20,000 from his employer has been given a suspended prison sentence at York Magistrates' Court.
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Motorway closure announced near Leeds during festival weekend
National Highways Limited intends to make a temporary traffic order for the A1(M) during the Leeds Festival.
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Sam Smith's v John Smith's: The family feud that divided a North Yorkshire town
MAXINE GORDON looks back at a brewery war between the Smith brothers of Tadcaster with a legacy that lives on today in North Yorkshire
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The show must go on: how this York school bounced back after a deliberate fire
Memories of how this York school built its way forward following a fire in the 1990s
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Finalists revealed for The Press Food and Drinks Awards 2026 - who will win?
Judges have revealed their top finalists in The Press Food and Drink Awards which celebrate the best of the area's vibrant hospitality and food…
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Emergency services at scene of field fire in North Yorkshire
EMERGENCY services are at the scene of a field fire in North Yorkshire
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When to watch Emmerdale and Coronation Street next week amid TV schedule change
Emmerdale and Coronation Street will be disrupted next week due to a pre-season friendly football match between Manchester United and Leeds United.
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Police investigating ‘threats made’ to North Yorkshire supermarket worker
Police are investigating threats being allegedly made towards a Sainsbury's supermarket worker in Scarborough.
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Dozens of homes in North Yorkshire village hit by power cut
A power cut has hit dozens of homes in Sutton-on-the-Forest, Northern Powergrid said.
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Nearly 50 singers gather above Yorkshire coastal town to open festival
Nearly 50 singers gathered above Saltburn to open its folk festival.
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Who should take on Bootham Park Hospital's costly restoration?
Who should take on the costly restoration of the former Bootham Park Hospital site in York?