York Press
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Beverley skincare expert chosen to speak at major international science event
Skincare expert Dr Katerina Steventon has been selected as one of just three UK speakers at a leading international science symposium in Hong Kong.
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Violent woman banned from York city centre for attacking 7 people
A violent woman has been banned entirely from York city centre after she stole from Marks and Spencer and attacked seven people..
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'Rumoured' I'm a Celebrity 2026 lineup from Jeremy Clarkson to Wayne Rooney
This year's I'm a Celebrity lineup is tipped to be "one of the wildest yet", with Jeremy Clarkson and Wayne Rooney among the big names rumoured to be entering the jungle.
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Revamp at York Station gets go ahead
A revamp to part of York Station has been given the go ahead.
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Next phase of £3m North Yorkshire market place improvements set to begin
Thirsk Market Place footway works begin October 26 as North Yorkshire Council repaves the southern section, with access to shops maintained until November 27.
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Car in ditch after crash on major road
Emergency services have been called to a serious crash on the A19 between Jeater Houses and Knayton, near Thirsk.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham to make surprise Channel 4 show appearance tonight
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will feature on Gogglebox tonight with the Mayor of Liverpool, Steve Rotheram.
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Drivers warned as road in East Yorkshire village set to close for repairs
Main Street in the East Riding of Yorkshire is set to close for repairs next month.
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Rare golden wildflower being brought back to North Yorkshire countryside
The rare globe wildflower is being reintroduced in North Yorkshire as part of a conservation project led by the Howardian Hills National Landscape.
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Pick-your-own flower farm seeks longer opening after breaching rules in first season
The Flower Belt near Ripon seeks permission to open from May 1 to November 10 after breaching planning rules, with public backing for flowers, events and jobs.
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‘York households will pay the price for Labour’s controversial gas drilling decision’
York letters debate Labour’s Jackdaw gas drilling approval, rising energy bills, Doncaster Sheffield Airport plans, councillor allowances and Aberfan’s legacy.
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Expert warns HMRC can now raid bank accounts for unpaid tax money without permission
HMRC can now raid your bank account to claim unpaid tax money, without needing to go to court, warn experts.
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Attractions to close as Storm Boelo set to hit North Yorkshire with 60mph gusts
Attractions in North Yorkshire are set to close as Storm Boelo hits the county with 60mph gusts forecast.
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Debts at a York dental practice now in liquidation top £400,000
A Clifton Moor dental practice has gone into liquidation with debts exceeding £400,000.
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Airport café near York plans later opening hours with alcohol and live music
The café at Leeds East Airport is seeking to extend its opening hours and include live music in a recent public notice.
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Questions about resort’s future amid rise in HMOs and supported housing
SCARBOROUGH’S future as a seaside resort has been questioned by councillors amid fresh concerns about the growth of HMOs and supported accommodation in parts of the town.
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Another North Yorkshire attraction to close as storm to bring 60mph gusts
Moonlight on the Lake in Scarborough has announced it will close due to stormy weather that could see 60mph gusts hit the county.
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York firm Portakabin celebrates award for artificial intelligence energy project
A project by Aireavu, with York-based Portakabin, recently won Smart Building Project of the Year at the 2026 Building Innovation Awards.
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Drivers warned of road closure in Stamford Bridge later this month
Battle Flats Way, in Stamford Bridge, is set to close for repairs on November 18.
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Royal Mail wants four-word sign outside people's homes to help postmen
Royal Mail has urged households with dogs to display a simple four-word warning sign, cautioning that deliveries could be halted if safety measures aren’t followed
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How Yorkshire entrepreneur went from £50,000 investment to £4.1bn business
Sir Richard Harpin, one of Yorkshire’s most successful entrepreneurs, shared the remarkable story behind building a £4.1 billion international company.
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York beats rest of Yorkshire for its access to gyms and swimming pools
York has taken the top spot, boasting more fitness facilities per resident than anywhere else in the region.
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Thief targets popular shop in York
North Yorkshire Police has released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to following a 'theft' at a whisky shop in York.
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York rugby player makes inspiring comeback after two decades away
Natalie Brown, who plays for York Acorn Women’s Rugby League team, has made a return to the sport thanks to support from Specsavers in Acomb.
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HMRC faces £43.8billion tax debt crisis as millions struggle to pay bills
HMRC was owed £43.8billion by 8.2 million taxpayers at the end of 2025-26, with a watchdog warning that older unpaid tax debts are harder to recover.
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One of world's most celebrated rock bands set to appear at North Yorkshire venue
Kings of Leon, one of the world's most celebrated rock bands, has been confirmed as headliners for a show in Scarborough Open Air Theatre.
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Woman wanted after 'attempted theft' at popular supermarket
North Yorkshire Police has released a CCTV image as part of an investigation into 'an attempted theft' at Tesco in Selby.
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Richard Hammond loses 'father, dog, marriage and house' in 12 month spell
Top Gear and Grand Tour star Richard Hammond has opened up about losing his "father, dog, marriage and house" in a 12-month spell.
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Drivers warned of overnight A1(M) closure between two Yorkshire junctions
The A1(M) motorway southbound will be closed overnight in parts for maintenance work.
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Questions remain over death of man whose body was pulled from Yorkshire canal
The daughter of a man whose body was pulled from Ripon Canal has said questions remain over his death.
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Win £300 in Waitrose and John Lewis vouchers in Stonebridge Homes prize draw
Autumn is here and, as the nights draw in, a familiar question starts to surface... where will you be spending Christmas?
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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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Newly revamped McDonald's opens its doors on the outskirts of York
A popular fast-food restaurant on the outskirts of York has reopened following a major refurbishment.
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Thieves target businesses in North Yorkshire town
North Yorkshire Police has launched an investigation into a spate of suspected burglary attempts in Whitby.
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York author republishes book on NHS failings following Thirlwall Inquiry
Michael Wash, who spent much of his career helping NHS organisations change, has updated his 2003 book following the Thirlwall Inquiry findings.
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Masked men held kitchen knife to man's throat during terrifying night-time raid
Balaclava clad raiders woke a North Yorkshire man and held a kitchen knife to his throat while they ransacked his home, York Crown Court heard.
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Dame Judi Dench: 9 rarely seen photos reveal her life in York before Hollywood
Rare archive photographs show Dame Judi Dench at charity events, performances and visits to her beloved home city of York
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£21,000 seized from criminals given to York nightlife safety scheme
Cash seized from criminals totalling £21,000 has been given to a York scheme to support safe nightlife.
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Brunswick redevelopment package exposes council to up to £1m risk
TAXPAYERS could lose up to £1 million if plans to transform Scarborough’s former Brunswick Centre do not progress beyond the initial development stage, the council has warned.
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Major road and roundabout in York set to reopen fully after over a month of works
A major roundabout in York is set to reopen at Monks Cross following the completion of highway works.
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Busy road in York set to close for several hours during rush hour period
City of York Council said Skeldergate will close this evening from 6pm (, between its junctions with Micklegate and Terry Avenue, close to the Skeldergate Bridge over the River Ouse.
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Fears babies could see 'inappropriate' films as 18 showings backed in York
Changes allowing 15 and 18 films to be shown at cinema clubs for parents and babies in York have been approved following calls from mothers.
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Main road in North Yorkshire town to close to traffic
A MAIN road in a North Yorkshire town is to closed to traffic tomorrow (Friday).
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‘Too severe’ - Storm Austen forces cancellation at North Yorkshire attraction
Storm Austen threatens to be 'too severe', forcing the National Trust to cancel an event at Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire.
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Six arrests in multi-agency immigration crime crackdown across Yorkshire
More than 600 vehicles have been searched across the Yorkshire motorway network and regional ports during a two-week crackdown on organised immigration crime.
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Concerns over net zero progress as vehicle emissions rise
North Yorkshire Council is facing criticism over its slow progress towards net zero after new figures revealed a rise in emissions from its vehicle fleet.
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Scarborough’s Freddie Gilroy statue could be moved under £50k plan
Scarborough's Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers statue could be moved under a £50,000 plan to protect the war memorial from weathering.
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'Special moment' between Amanda Owen and Clive in Our Farm Next Door
Amanda Owen and her former husband Clive are set to share a special family moment in the next episode of Our Farm Next Door.
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Man wanted after £1,500 suitcase theft on train in North Yorkshire
British Transport Police has launched an investigation after a 'theft' from a train in North Yorkshire.
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Police officer guilty of sexually assaulting 3 women at York nightclub
A police officer has been found guilty of groping three women at a York nightclub.