York Press
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'Naked man' at centre of major road closure in Yorkshire
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is currently blocked due to an incident - with reports of 'severe delays'.
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Top TV chefs can make 20-minute meals but I certainly can't
HAVE you ever tried eggs in purgatory?
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Britain's 'longest-serving' councillor to stand down after 53 years in North Yorks
ONE of the country's longest-serving councillors will step down at the next election after more than five decades in local government.
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'We both choked up a bit' - popular York venue lands highly recognised award
The award was given at the 2026 Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) marina of the year awards, held during the Southampton International Boat Show.
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People queue outside from 6pm last night as fast food giant opens in York
A popular fast-food chain has opened its doors on a brand new York location.
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Warning over victims fleeing domestic abuse as North Yorkshire group speaks out
There is a huge amount of work being done to get people fleeing domestic abuse into safe accommodation, a group has said after a national warning.
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Man driving at 130mph towards York nearly killed taxi driver during police chase
A motorist with £310,000 of cocaine in his car nearly killed a taxi driver as he fled police at 130mph through Leeds Festival traffic, York Crown Court heard.
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Hit Midsomer Murders stage adaptation heading to York on 2027 theatre tour
A stage adaptation of Midsomer Murders is coming to the Grand Opera House York as part of its 2027 tour.
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Work underway in York city centre ahead of much-loved seasonal event
Parts of York city centre have seen some additional pre-seasonal glow as preparations are underway for a bright and colourful annual festival.
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Overhanging tree removed from Yorkshire road after being hit by vehicle
An overhanging tree has been removed from the B6165 at Scotton, near Knaresborough, after being hit by a vehicle.
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WATCH - driver weaving through heavy traffic during 130mph pursuit on A1(M) and A64
Police have released video footage of the cocaine courier who weaved through heavy traffic heading for Leeds Festival in August during a 130mph chase.
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Jury discharged after failing to reach verdict in child sexual assault case
The jury in the case of a North Yorkshire man accused of sexually assaulting a young child has been discharged.
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Thief strikes at York café
A thief has struck at a Starbucks café in Coney Street, York.
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Crash closes major North Yorkshire road - emergency services at the scene
In a statement issued this morning, the county's police force said the A169 between Saltergate Bank and Lockton, outside Pickering, is closed.
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Man who supplied heroin in Yorkshire town is jailed for seven years
A man who supplied heroin in Tadcaster has been jailed for seven years.
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York MP calls for public control of water after drought announcement
Luke Charters MP has called for water companies to be nationalised after Yorkshire was placed into drought due to low levels in reservoirs and rivers.
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Celebrations begin as North Yorkshire town marks 1940s weekend
PICKERING'S 1940s weekend gets underway today (Friday) as the town celebrates the era.
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York brewery events 'really well received' prompting new plans
Plans to support events held at a York brewery have been lodged following their success since they began this summer.
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Rishi Sunak meets locals at village hall coffee morning
Rishi Sunak meets more than 40 residents at a coffee morning in Yorkshire.
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Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter to perform in Pocklington
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Josh Ritter is set to headline a show at All Saints Church in Pocklington.
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Works and replacement buses set to extend rail journey times for some York passengers
The disruption will affect services on Sunday, October 18, as trains are diverted between Doncaster and Peterborough, with rail replacement coaches serving intermediate stations, as Network Rail carries out engineering work at several sites.
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Crash closes part of main road in York
Part of The Mount close to Holgate Road and the centre of York was shut around 8.45pm last night (Thursday, October 8) as a recovery vehicle was seen winching a white Ford Focus from a traffic light stationed in the centre of the road.
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Hurricane with 105mph winds could bring stormy conditions to UK
Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin warns the remnants of a US hurricane will bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week.
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Marketing boss to lift lid on AI strategy during York event
A marketing boss is set to lift the lid on AI strategy during an event at York St John University.
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Hurricane with 105mph winds could bring stormy conditions to UK
Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin warns the remnants of a US hurricane will bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week.
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Long delays after an overturned vehicle closes motorway
The M62 in Yorkshire is shut and there are long delays after a vehicle overturned this morning.
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Motorcyclist hospitalised for weeks due to driver ‘trying to save 30 seconds'
A motorcyclist was left in hospital for weeks due to injuries suffered in a crash in Selby caused by a driver "trying to save himself 30 seconds’’, a court heard.
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Mayor joins India trade mission as leaders target £170m boost for Yorkshire
THE Mayor of York and North Yorkshire wants to secure a share of a potential £170 million annual economic boost for Yorkshire and the Humber on a visit to India.
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Band behind iconic Grammy winning album to open tour in York
A band who supported one of the UK's most iconic singers on a Grammy winning album are set to kick off a nationwide tour in York later this month.
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I tested gravy granules - which smelled like sweaty socks?
We put gravy granules to the test
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Charity hike across Shropshire Hills raises more than £2,100 for young people
A 30km charity hike from Environment Bank has raised more than £2,100 for Black2Nature.
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Drivers warned of road closure in Wilberfoss as resurfacing works planned
Bolton Road in Wilberfoss is set to close temporarily, beginning next month.
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Shoppers warned 'do not eat' three M&S products due to Salmonella contamination
Marks & Spencer has issued an urgent recall for three food products after Salmonella was found in items used by manufacturer Greencore.
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Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen: out and about with the Yorkshire Shepherdess
Discover Amanda Owen's Yorkshire life, from Our Yorkshire Farm and Ravenseat to Our Farm Next Door - in our photo gallery over the years
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Welsh singer-songwriter returns to Pocklington for church concert
Welsh singer-songwriter Martyn Joseph is set to perform at All Saints Church in Pocklington next month.
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Village water pipes to be replaced to reduce bursts, leaks and supply interruptions
Yorkshire Water is underway with a £1.5m mains replacement scheme in a North Yorkshire village in a drive to reduce bursts, leaks, and supply interruptions in the area.
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'Not now, not ever - we must protect NHS data from Palantir'
'We must protect NHS data from Palantir', writes today's York Press lead letter writer.
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Selby couple who lost twin daughters lead baby loss awareness campaign
Hayley and Neil Patrick-Copeland, whose twin daughters were stillborn, are leading efforts to raise awareness during Baby Loss Awareness Week.
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PICTURES - Salon which transports visitors to 'another world' opens in York
A new beauty salon which hopes to unite ‘science and soul’ has opened its doors in a York suburb.
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Deadline set for claims against estate of late York resident
Individuals with claims against the estate of the late Robert Wilfred Hills must submit them by December 7.
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York-based firm completes major installation for three-storey headquarters
York firm Portakabin has finished a new headquarters built from 66 modular units.
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Vehicle ends up on its side after crash in North Yorkshire village
The county's fire and rescue service was called at 5.26pm last night (Thursday, October 8) to the crash in Ampleforth and involved two other cars which were parked with nobody inside.
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Award-winning aviation artist to showcase work at Yorkshire Air Museum
Aviation illustrator and comic artist Keith Burns will display his work at the Yorkshire Air Museum next weekend.
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New 3G pitch, padel court and rugby fives courts approved at Scarborough Rugby Club
THE major expansion of a North Yorkshire rugby club has been approved after councillors voted to overturn a recommendation for refusal.
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Early flu season warning as UK virus levels hit four-year high
The UK Health Security Agency has warned of a potentially early flu season as virus levels rise higher than during the same period in the past four years.
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Community education provider repays kindness with £1,000 charity donation
Teach Me Happy has donated £1,000 to Derwent Lions in recognition of the support given to them shortly after opening.
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UK drinks company to close after 6 years as it collapses into liquidation
Straight and Narrow Drinks, a UK maker of low-calorie alcohol-free beverages, is set to close after entering liquidation.
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Person trapped in vehicle after crash in North Yorkshire town
The county's fire and rescue service said crews from Selby and Tadcaster were called to an incident involving two vehicles in Wistow Road, Selby at 7.41pm yesterday (Thursday, October 8).
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Body of man found in North Yorkshire wood
The body of a man has been found in woods close to Scalby Beck, Scarborough.