York Press
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Popular York and North Yorkshire chain restaurants reveal closure date
Two popular chain restaurants are set to close their doors in York and North Yorkshire in September as part of a major restructuring plan.
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New café and restaurant could be coming to York as plans lodged
A new restaurant could be coming to York under plans lodged with the city council.
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Knifeman who stabbed tourist in York city centre declared 'extremely dangerous'
An “extremely dangerous” knifeman who stabbed an elderly tourist without warning in York city centre has been detained indefinitely.
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Teen inflicts 'life-changing' injuries on officer with boiling water and sugar
A teenager inflicted life-changing injuries on a prison officer by pouring boiling water and sugar over him in a youth prison near York.
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Major East Coast hotel now on sale for £1.5million - a £350,000 reduction
A recently-renovated Scarborough hotel is back on the market at a reduced rate.
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David Skaith welcomes expected plans to hand mayors income tax cash for cities
David Skaith has welcomed expected government plans to hand mayors a share of income tax revenue to spend on their cities.
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Man wanted for recall to prison may be in North Yorkshire
A man wanted for recall to prison may be in Northallerton or Thirsk, North Yorkshire Police has said.
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Shamed Yorkshire funeral director who admitted hoarding bodies is ‘sorry’, court told
Shamed Hull funeral director Robert Bush has offered an apology “without qualification” to the families left devastated by his mistreatment of…
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Combine harvester bursts into flames in York – firefighters called to scene
A combine harvester caught fire on the York outer ring road at Haxby, prompting a response from fire crews.
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'Proposed' bus fare increase 'could impact York students' class attendance or work'
The University of York Students’ Union (YUSU) has written a formal letter to First Bus urging the company to reconsider plans to increase the…
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Here's which roads in York will be closed during the 10k this weekend
Roads across York are set to be closed to traffic as thousands of runners prepare to take to the streets this weekend.
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Four poachers convicted after police swoop in small Yorkshire village
Four poachers have been convicted of hunting and driving offences after police swooped in the small Yorkshire village of Kilpin, near Goole.
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Council deputy mayor has paid tribute to Ann Widdecombe at a meeting
THE deputy mayor of a North Yorkshire town has paid tribute to Ann Widdecombe at a full council meeting.
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Counterfeit notes passed at 'over the doorstep' sale in York
North Yorkshire Police said counterfeit notes were passed in an over the doorstep sale in Danebury Drive, Acomb, on Tuesday, June 9.
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Much-loved Sam Smith's pub in York undergoing renovations for August reopening
RENOVATIONS are underway at the much-loved Sam Smith’s pub, the Wellington Arms, said to be re-opening in August.
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Cash machine stolen during ram raid at Yorkshire service station
A cash machine was stolen during a ram raid at Wetherby Services off the A1(M), North Yorkshire Police has said.
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What's coming to an empty York store as plans get go ahead
An empty York shop is set for a new lease of life under newly-approved plans.
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York tech firm celebrates more than 30 revenue growth
Abingdon Health has reported more than 30 per cent revenue growth for the 2026 financial year.
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Much-loved York band to 'take things back to where it all began' on new UK tour
An iconic York band are set to hit the road again - 'taking things back to where it all began' with a series of intimate shows.
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Fraudsters target elderly woman in York city centre
North Yorkshire Police said it is appealing for information in connection with its investigation which it said happened in Merchantgate, between…
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Probe underway at crash site on major North Yorkshire road – route remains closed
A police investigation is underway into a serious crash which has closed the A170 near Pickering in Yorkshire.
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Council will investigate concerns about a ‘dangerous’ park and ride service
CONCERNS about a park and ride service endangering pedestrians will be reviewed by a council after concerns were raised in a North Yorkshire town.
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'Large quantity of cash' found in vehicle stopped by police in East Yorkshire
Officers from Humberside Police’s Kinetic Roads Crime Team said the vehicle was allegedly connected to criminality, and it was sighted on the A164…
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UK coffee chain brings back discontinued treat after 5 years away from menus
Costa Coffee has reintroduced a classic British treat after it was discontinued during the Covid-19 pandemic but there's a twist.
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Firefighters called to blaze in field close to key road near York
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from the city and Tadcaster were called after smoke was seen in a field close to the A64 around…
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Concern grows for missing teenager believed to have travelled to North Yorkshire town
Police believe a missing Derby teenager has travelled to Scarborough.
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Thief targets area close to North Yorkshire railway station in bike theft
North Yorkshire Police said the cycle was stolen from Ferguson Close in Northallerton on Thursday, July 2.
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Morrisons announces major delivery change affecting hundreds of UK supermarkets
A further 300 Morrisons Daily branches across England and Wales will join the Snappy Shopper platform.
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Row erupts after senior York council figure steps down
A row has erupted after a senior figure at York's city council quit his role.
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'Phenomenal' dress made by York contestant stuns BBC Sewing Bee judges
Anna, from York, has taken The Great British Sewing Bee by storm, reducing one judge to tears with her "phenomenal" dress design.
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York pub has chance to reclaim its crown in popular annual competition
The Crooked Tap, in The Green, Acomb, has been shortlisted by readers of The York Press as one of the best pubs in the city in 2026.
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Two Shakespeare classics to be staged at Newby Hall this summer
Live Shakespeare is set to return to Newby Hall this summer with Macbeth and Othello.
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Former student and holiday let flat development in York for sale – for £1.1 million
A former student and holiday let flat block near the University of York has hit the market – for £1.1 million.
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Archbishop of York joins hundreds at conference to strengthen community support
Nearly 500 clergy and church leaders from across York, North Yorkshire and the East Riding attended the Diocese of York’s 'Called and…
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Popular York venue presented with award as CAMRA's Cider Pub of the Year
A popular York pub - the Three Legged Mare - has been recognised by CAMRA for its cider.
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Harrogate town centre to host free dinosaur-themed LEGO trail
The Dinky Dinosaurs Trail will launch in the town centre from August 1, featuring 13 large LEGO dinosaur models.
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‘I love it around here!’ – meet the York woman cleaning up her community
Fresh murals, bunting and more lights are being planned for the Groves in York as part of efforts to brighten up the community - and make it safer.
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York entertainment centre unveils major revamp ahead of reopening
Tenpin York, located at Clifton Moor Centre, is set to reopen following a large-scale refurbishment.
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Couple walk free from court after police uncover their £68,600 drug business
A couple who made tens of thousands of pounds through their drug dealing business have been given suspended prison sentences.
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Traders along popular road in York brace for planned works this August
Traders along Bishopthorpe Road in York are braced for road closures and delays this August.
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Scarborough concert raises hundreds for mental health charities
Samuel Idowu recently delivered the Love & Light Concert at Woodend Art Gallery and Studios in Scarborough, raising money for Mind.
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Yorkshire brewery to host scenic 5k and 10k trail races this autumn
Wold Top Brewery at Hunmanby Grange is working with Bridlington Road Runners to organise the Wold Top 5k and 10k.
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Family fun day planned at Pocklington optician this weekend
Specsavers Pocklington is hosting a day of family fun this weekend.
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‘Outstanding’ Yorkshire restaurant with sea views that is ‘well worth a try’
The Seaview Restaurant not only offers incredible seafood dishes loved by Fred Sirieix but also "jaw-dropping" views of the sea and pier.
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Beverley care home rated 'Good' in all areas after recent CQC inspection
New House Care Home in Beverley has been rated 'Good' in all areas following a recent CQC inspection.
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Thief targets supermarket in North Yorkshire town for £70 of stock
The county's force said the theft happened at the Tesco supermarket in Westwood, Scarborough on Saturday, July 4.
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Ripon to celebrate Yorkshire Day with flags, parades and tradition
Ripon is set to go all out for Yorkshire Day and St Wilfrid's Procession on August 1st.
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Six men charged following incident in York city centre pub
Six men have appeared in court after an incident at a York pub in which furniture was allegedly thrown and people allegedly cut by glass.
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North Yorkshire man to fight Nigel Farage and Count Binface in Clacton by-election
A North Yorkshire man is standing against Nigel Farage in the upcoming Clacton by-election.
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Finalists in prestigious awards in York announced
Finalists of the York Community Pride Awards 2026, celebrating unsung heroes in and around York, have been announced.