York Press
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'Vital' piece of medical equipment taken in North Yorkshire burglary
The county's police force said the break-in happened in Evelyn Drive between 11.25am and 12pm on Monday, October 5, while the resident was outside gardening.
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Police urge drivers to act to avoid another fatal 'totally unnecessary crash'
North Yorkshire Police urged drivers to take extra care at junctions after a company director caused the death of motorcyclist Nick Gilroy in a 'totally unnecessary crash'.
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Reform UK chairman apologises for sharing 'AI-generated' Press article
A Reform UK chairman in Yorkshire has apologised after an “AI-generated” image imitating local journalism was circulated on his social media page.
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£100,000 fundraiser launched to reopen Britain's oldest cliff lift
A £100,000 fundraiser to help reopen Britain’s oldest cliff lift has been launched by local residents.
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Stars of York area's food and drink scene celebrated at first-of-its-kind awards
Talent, excellence, innovation and community spirit were celebrated in style at The Press Food and Drink Awards.
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Thousands of runners set to descend on North Yorkshire coast for sold out event
Scarborough will host the McCain Yorkshire Coast events on Sunday, October 11, with the 10K and Fun Run already fully booked and only a limited number of places left for the 5K.
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ASOS releases statement after customers sent alarming message
ASOS has updated customers following a 'hacked' alert that was sent out to millions of app users. The company doesn't believe payment information was impacted.
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Global coffee chain opens new drive-thru in £2m East Yorkshire retail site
The Starbucks drive-thru is part of a £2 million development on Bluebird Way in Brough.
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One of York's main bridges in city centre closes after police incident
Eyewitnesses said Ouse Bridge was closed last night (Monday, October 5) with around eight police vehicles and four engines from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service in attendance.
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Katie Price to be handcuffed to Suella Braverman in 'fun' new Channel 4 show
Channel 4's new series Celebrity Handcuffed will see celebrities handcuffed 24/7 to others and viewers can expect episodes to be "full of surprises".
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Amanda Owen admits Anty John's may 'never be complete' three years into rebuild
Amanda Owen has admitted Anty John's may never be fully finished after revealing the farmhouse rebuild was originally meant to take just 18 months.
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HMRC warning to 1.1m people earning £30,000 as major tax change is just months away
HMRC has warned 1.1 million to prepare for Making Tax Digital, which becomes mandatory for those with self-employed turnover above £30,000 from April 2027.
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Pensioners urged to check their Winter Fuel Payment as letters arrive
Some pensioners could miss out on up to £300 in Winter Fuel Payment even if they are old enough to qualify, an expert has warned.
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Developer explains reason behind cut to £240k schools and play area cash
The developer behind a new housing development in Catterick Garrison has said explained why it has slashed £240k funding for schools and a play area.
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Major UK film company led by veteran studio executive enters administration
True Brit Entertainment was founded by veteran film executive Zygi Kamasa in 2023.
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York funeral boss hits out at ‘industrial scale’ mortuary as plans given green light
York funeral director Martin Rowley has hit out at plans to create an “industrial scale” mortuary being given the go ahead.
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Man wanted after alleged theft from North Yorkshire supermarket
North Yorkshire Police has released an image of a man they want to speak to following the alleged theft from a Co-op store in Whitby.
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Lidl shoppers 'obsessed' with new £1.49 bakery treat in UK supermarkets
Lidl's bakery is popular with shoppers and now they're amazed at a new Milkybar Muffin that's £1.49.
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Shop granted alcohol licence despite fears for market
A city centre shop has been allowed alcohol sales despite fears over the impact of street drinking.
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Fire breaks out at industrial waste unit in York
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Huntington and Acomb were called to Tinker Lane in Rufforth at 9.41pm last night (Monday, October 5).
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Major York attraction plagued by 'vagrants, drug use and assaults'
A major York attraction plagued by vagrants, drug use and assaults has drawn up plans to tackle the issues.
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Gothic and ghostly art exhibition to open in York for Halloween
Stephenson's Gallery is preparing to launch its Gothic & Ghostly: Art of the Macabre exhibition in time for the Halloween season.
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York therapist crowned European racketball champion after doubles triumph
Marie Elcock, a senior therapist at York’s TRTrehab, won the title of 2026 European Ladies Doubles Racketball Champion.
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Night of poetry, music and comedy heading to York Theatre Royal
The Say Owt Showcase is heading to York Theatre Royal on October 23.
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North Yorkshire town to step back into 1940s this weekend
A North Yorkshire town will be stepping back to the 1940s this weekend as part of a celebration of the era.
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York man who smoked up to 80 cigarettes a day quits after 40 years
Kevin, from York, who smoked up to 80 cigarettes a day, has quit after more than 40 years with support from York Health Trainers Stop Smoking Service.
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Young readers in Crayke earn top spot after summer book challenge
A group of Year 4 children at Crayke CE Primary School have been praised after topping a school-wide summer reading challenge.
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Anglo-Saxon expert to reveal Pocklington’s past after the Romans left
Alex Harvey, a York-based Anglo-Saxon expert, is set to give a talk at Burnby Hall in Pocklington.
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Haxby concert band seeks business backing after sell-out European tour
Generation Groove, based in Haxby, fresh from a sell-out European tour, is calling for support closer to home.
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‘Rapid’ improvements at York school in special measures after inspection
There have been “rapid and necessary” improvements at Carr Infant School in York which was special measures due to previous poor performance, Ofsted has found.
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'York's recycling bin changes don't add up' - letter
Readers debate noisy modified motorbike exhausts, world peace, capital punishment and proposed recycling bin changes in today's letters to The Press.
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Man, 26, found dead on Yorkshire golf course died after taking drugs, court told
A 26-year-old man whose body was found on a golf course in Harrogate died from taking cocaine, a coroner has concluded.
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Tributes paid to much-loved York businessman after Motor Neurone Disease battle
Tributes have been paid to York retailer Kevin Clarkson, who died aged 62 after an 18-month battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
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Polestar 5 UK launch: I was among the first to drive this new electric GT
The Polestar 5 has arrived in the UK as the brand’s halo grand tourer: a low-slung, four-seat electric missile that blends supercar performance with genuine long-distance comfort.
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ADHD campaigner who struggled at school brings talks to North Yorkshire
A campaign for greater ADHD awareness and understanding is being brought into schools and communities.
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Airbnb will be included in York and North Yorkshire visitor levy, Mayor vows
AIRBNB properties and short-term holiday lets should not escape a proposed visitor levy for York and North Yorkshire, councillors have warned.
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Millions of pounds worth of supercars on display at North Yorkshire weekender
More than 2,000 vehicles rolled up for the CTEK Charge Your Car Weekender at The Motorist in North Yorkshire.
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Luxury £1.7m home with wildlife pond and six bedrooms on the market
A six-bedroom detached house, in Roebuck Rise, Breighton, set within nearly four acres, is on the market for £1.7m.
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Yorkshire Museum wins national award for Melsonby Hoard exhibition
Yorkshire Museum’s Melsonby Hoard exhibition was named the winner in the Society for Museum Archaeology Awards for Excellence.
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Points failure near York causing delays to services of up to 30 minutes
A points failure between York and Selby / Doncaster means trains will be delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
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Council can't find planning permission for HMO used since 1992
A SCARBOROUGH property owner has been granted retrospective planning permission to operate a holiday let and house in multiple occupation after the council launched an enforcement investigation.
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Grade II-listed resort town hotel set for refurbishment under new plans
A GRADE II-listed hotel overlooking Scarborough's North Bay is seeking approval for a series of improvements, including the installation of electric vehicle charging points for guests.
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Around 10,000 litres of water used to tackle fire in rural North Yorkshire
Around 10,000 litres of water were used in tackling a fire in rural North Yorkshire.
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Much-loved North Yorkshire business closes shop after 78 years
A long-running and much-loved North Yorkshire business has closed its doors for the last time after being acquired by a supermarket giant.
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Sir Kevin Sinfield inspires £5,500 fundraising effort by 1,800 York students
Nearly 1,800 students, staff, parents and residents joined York's Archbishop Holgate's School's 7 Til 7 challenge, raising £5,500 for life-changing causes.
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Main road in York closes for five days as damaged sewer is repaired
Part of a main road through a York suburb has closed for water works.
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Better buses could ease school transport pressures locally, says politician
Better public bus services could provide a long-term solution to some of the problems facing families following controversial changes to school transport.
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'Their legacy will be fondly remembered' - tribute paid to MBE couple killed in crash
A man and a woman killed in a crash at the weekend have been named as a Darlington couple who were both honoured with the MBE for services to the community.
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TV auctioneer to host North Yorkshire antiques valuation event - how to get involved
TV auctioneer Charles Hanson is to host a free antiques valuation at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, North Yorkshire, on October 9.
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Hunt launched for tall North Yorkshire man wanted on recall to prison
A hunt has been launched for a man wanted on recall to prison and for assault.