York Press
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New scheme launches to support community events in York and North Yorkshire
A new equipment sharing scheme for York and North Yorkshire is set to make organising community events easier and more affordable.
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Popular Italian restaurant and bar in York unveils new summer terrace
Lucia, in Swinegate, York, is raising a glass to summer with the launch of a new outdoor dining experience.
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War of words over appointment of new council housing boss in York
THE choice of Cllr Dave Merrett to take on City of York Council's housing brief has provoked a row.
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Swimming pools in York forced to close after burst water pipe
York Sport Village was forced to close its swimming pools after a burst water pipe.
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Five popular North Yorkshire parks awarded 'best-kept' and 'heritage' status
Public spaces in Whitby, Scarborough and Filey were awarded Green Flag status by Keep Britain Tidy, recognising them as some of the country’s…
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North Yorkshire hotel with outdoor hot tub turned into 22-person Airbnb
A NORTH Yorkshire hotel with an outdoor hot tub will be turned into holiday accommodation for more than 20 people.The Lonsdale Villa in…
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Fire close to industrial estate - smoke seen for miles
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said one of its crews was sent to fields behind Full Sutton Industrial Estate in Common Lane, between the…
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'A real step forward' - council executive welcomes plans to improve health service
Plans for a National Care Service have been welcomed in York.
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Firefighters tackled blaze in North Yorkshire village
Crews responded to reports of the rear end of a bin wagon on fire in Main Street, Leavening, earlier today (Friday).
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York river the colour of pea soup again – here is what's going on
York's River Foss is the colour of pea soup again – here's why.
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Signs removed and parking lot empty as York garage closes its doors
A York garage has closed after much speculation around whether it would shut its doors.
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£70,000 replacement for Whale Bone Arch revealed as famous landmark to be removed
A REPLACEMENT £70,000 Whale Bone Arch is set to be installed by the council to safeguard one of the most recognisable landmarks in a North…
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£23,700-a-year North Yorkshire school comes top for value in UK rankings
An independent school in the Vale of York has been named the best value co-educational private school in the UK.
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'Simply unsuitable' - councillor to question Home Office on asylum seeker plans
Fresh concerns have been raised about controversial plans to house asylum seekers on a former RAF base in Linton-on-Ouse, near York.
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York public toilets top league table for best loos in the north
York Station is home to the best train toilets in the north, topping a new league table based on passenger reviews.
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Crooked funeral director used store of ‘mixed-up’ ashes to give to grieving families
Fraudulent Hull funeral director Robert Bush was mixing up people’s ashes and using them as a communal store he could dip into when chased by…
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New scheme aims to 'open doors into creative world' for young people in York
A new scheme is aiming to spark creativity and opportunity for young people.
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PM backs calls for regulation of funeral home sector as Robert Bush jailed
Andy Burnham backed the regulation of funeral homes and mortuaries as disgraced Yorkshire funeral director Robert Bush was jailed for 67 offences…
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People flee scene of crash in North Yorkshire village
The county's fire and rescue service said they were called to a crash in Fox Lane, Chapel Haddlesey around 12.30 this morning (Friday, July 31).
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Disgraced Yorkshire funeral director Robert Bush jailed for 20 years
Disgraced Hull funeral director Robert Bush, 48, has been jailed for 20 years at Hull Crown Court for 67 offences, including 30 counts of preventing…
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York Mosque to hold event thanking community for support after ‘shot fired’ outside
York Mosque will hold an event thanking the community for its support after a shot was reportedly fired using an air rifle outside.
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York mayor welcomes ‘biggest shift of powers’ out of London ‘we’ve ever seen before’
David Skaith has welcomed Andy Burnham allowing regional mayors to keep a share of the taxes collected in their area.
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Major flood - main road reopens in York suburb after a fortnight
A main road has reopened in a York suburb after repairs were completed on a burst water main that wreaked havoc in the area.
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Disgraced Yorkshire funeral director to be sentenced in ‘unprecedented’ case
Disgraced Yorkshire funeral director Robert Bush is to learn his fate after a five-day sentencing hearing in which more than 200 victims described…
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York Minster to launch urgent appeal to protect 'jewel in its crown'
A new fundraising campaign is launching to protect one of York Minster's most famous assets.
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Combine destroyed in North Yorkshire field fire
A COMBINE was completely destroyed in a field fire in North Yorkshire yesterday evening (Thursday).
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Emergency services at scene of crash in North Yorkshire city where occupant trapped
The county's fire and rescue service said two crews from Ripon were called to the B6265 Boroughbridge Road around 6.50am (Friday, July 31).
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TV Licence detector vans can catch people dodging licence fee 'in minutes'
Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on.
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Thieves target York suburb and make off with powerful motorbike
North Yorkshire Police said a black and white Kawasaki ZR800 was stolen from Surtees Street in Clifton overnight from Wednesday, July 22 into…
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Court clamps down on North Yorkshire flat after reports of anti-social behaviour
A flat in Scarborough has been placed under a partial Closure Order following reports of criminal activity and anti-social behaviour.
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Heatwave falling tree branches warning issued for some areas of the UK
Falling branches from trees could be a risk for some in the UK due to the prolonged hot weather that has been experienced this summer
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Reform wins by-election with one vote majority in North Yorkshire town
REFORM UK has won a by-election with a majority of one vote in a North Yorkshire town.
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Asda reassures angry shoppers over rumour much-loved service is being cut
A photograph appearing to show in-store Asda signage backing up the claims was shared online.
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Second arrest after cattle theft from North Yorkshire village
North Yorkshire Police have arrested a second man after eight cattle were allegedly stolen from the Ripley area.
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Row erupts over 'proliferation' of houses in multiple occupation in town centre
A ROW has erupted over the number of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in the centre of a North Yorkshire town.
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New landlords take over historic East Yorkshire pub with big plans
A historic East Yorkshire pub has welcomed new publicans with big plans.
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Shed on fire at York allotment - emergency crews called
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Thirsk, Harrogate and Malton were called to Fulford Cross allotments in Fulford around…
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Sainsbury's agrees £120m deal to sell Argos to retail specialists
The sale includes 201 standalone Argos stores and the 466 Argos outlets located within Sainsbury’s supermarkets.
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York Vegan Christmas Festival returns with more than 80 festive stalls
The York Vegan Christmas Festival returns on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at York RI Sports Centre.
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Update from North Yorkshire Police in search for missing York teenager
The teenager was found following a public appeal issued by the force yesterday afternoon (Thursday, July 30), after being last seen at her home…
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Yorkshire family-run farm with entry for less than £10
Beetle Bank Open Farm is home to a range of farm animals and has a huge playground to keep children entertained for hours.
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Music and activism unite with York gig aimed at challenging racism
Love Music Hate Racism York will hold its third live gig of 2026 at The Fulford Arms in York.
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Knife-carrying teenager arrested after ruining funeral at York crematorium
Mourners had to intervene and call police when a knife-carrying teenager ruined a funeral at York Crematorium, the city’s magistrates heard.
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North Yorkshire patient regains independence after NHS rehabilitation
Diana Scott-Brown says she has regained her independence thanks to the care and support of an NHS rehabilitation team in North Yorkshire.
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Shoplifter walked in circles before trying to leave York store with £1,160 of goods
A first-time shoplifter walked round and round a Marks and Spencer shop in York before trying to walk out without paying for clothing and other…
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First look at Italian wine bar opening in Northallerton's Treadmills site
Veeno, a new addition to Northallerton’s growing food and drink scene, will open this September at the redeveloped Treadmills site.
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North Yorkshire man admits sending violent threat to woman and assaulting her
A Scarborough man has admitted sending a violent threat to a woman and assaulting her.
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Police issue update in search for missing teenage girl from York
Yesterday afternoon (Thursday, July 30), the force asked for the public's help in locating the 14-year-old last seen at 12pm on Wednesday.
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Rural East Riding road to shut for eight weeks for fibre broadband works
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has ordered the temporary closure in Uncleby for fibre network installation.
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'We condemn any violence aimed at a religion and offer our support to York Mosque'
York Interfaith Group calls on people to join them in condemning violence against a religion and to show support for York Mosque and its members.