York Press
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‘Pub has ruined my retirement’ says man objecting to 2am extended licence bid
A village pub’s bid to extend its licence will be decided at a public hearing after a single villager objected saying the venue had ruined their…
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UK travel company ceases trading after 40 years - see if your trip is affected
Frasers Travel Ltd was founded back in 1986 and offered holiday packages to various exotic destinations.
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Nearly £400k spent on disused private school near York
Almost £400,000 has been spent on the upkeep of the former Queen Margaret's School, in Escrick near York, by administrators following its…
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International footballer star scores with standout GCSE results
An England and Manchester City star has scored standout GCSE results despite missing three days of school each week.
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York paedophile jailed for more than 22 years for rape and sexual abuse of child
A York paedophile is today starting nearly 23 years in jail for raping and sexually abusing a young girl.
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Students celebrate 'phenomenal' GCSE results at top York school
All Saints RC School students in York have celebrated “phenomenal” GCSE results.
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York's largest secondary school celebrates outstanding GCSE results as students shine
Today is a day of pride for Year 11 at Archbishop Holgate’s School as students celebrate their GCSE results.
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'Remarkable' chapter in North Yorkshire fishing history with bluefin tuna arrival
A remarkable chapter in Whitby's fishing history has been written this week, with the arrival of two giant Atlantic bluefin tuna.
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Police praise courage of girl whose evidence put York paedophile behind bars
Police and a judge have praised the bravery of a girl whose actions led to a York paedophile being jailed for more than 22 years.
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Greggs reveals its new autumn menu for 2026 with popular item returning
Greggs has announced its hugely popular Steak and Stilton Bake will be returning to its autumn menu.
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Emmerdale fan-favourite star returns to the show after leaving for six months
Rodney Blackstock made an appearance on the show after disappearing for six months.
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I retook a GCSE maths test 11 years later to see whether my A* grade was a fluke
I decided to test just how much of GCSE maths I remember, and retake a past paper 11 years on. But how did I get on?
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Luxury UK property developer enters administration as house prices dramatically fall
A luxury property developer based in London has collapsed into administration.
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2026 GCSE grade boundaries revealed for AQA, OCR, Edexcel and WJEC
Each subject and exam board has its own set of grade boundaries, determining the minimum number of marks required to achieve each grade.
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Call for York and North Yorkshire businesses to help on leading survey
Businesses across York and North Yorkshire are urged to share their views and experiences to support important research about the region's…
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Rare White Park cattle herd arrives at Castle Howard in 30-year scheme
A herd of rare White Park cattle has arrived to help transform 440 acres of farmland into a haven for wildlife.
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'It’s a life changing event' - York care boss calls for clearer communication
A York care home manager has called for clearer communication and better support for families navigating the care system to facilitate better public…
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Holby City and Coronation Street star to appear in Annie at Grand Opera House
Holby City and Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney is set to star in the musical Annie at the Grand Opera House in York.
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Goole firm supports major energy project with rapid turbine repairs
A major energy project in the Netherlands is being supported by the rapid work of Goole-based engineering firm Salko UK.
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GCSE results day in York, North and East Yorkshire - we've got it covered
Make sure to follow along with The Press as our full GCSEs results day coverage is set to take place today (August 20) and in print tomorrow.
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York florist celebrates hat-trick of honours after national award
Floral Elegance in Acomb, York, is celebrating a hat-trick of honours after a recent national industry award.
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Easter sculpture trails raise £1,400 for youth groups in York and Haxby
Two Easter sculpture trails from Discover: Eggsplore have raised £1,400 to support youth groups in York and Haxby.
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Award-winning North Yorkshire pub liquidates owing more than £80,000
An awarding winning village pub at Riccall in North Yorkshire has gone under, with its company owner owing more than £80,000.
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Sweet boxes contained illegal vapes and dodgy tobacco, York court told
North Yorkshire consumer watchdogs found illegal vapes and counterfeit tobacco hidden in sweet boxes in a store that put profit above public safety.
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Major sports car show set to return to Newby Hall this autumn
Newby Hall & Gardens will host the Autumn Sports Cars in the Park show on Sunday, September 6.
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Warnings as almost £10m black hole facing York Council
An almost £10 million black hole is forecast for City of York Council’s budget after it had to find a similar amount in savings last year,…
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Two-day road closure announced in Storwood as new fibre cables installed
Narrow Lane in Storwood is anticipated to be closed for two days from September 1.
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KFC seeks late-night licence for new Monks Cross branch in York
A new KFC branch in Monks Cross Drive, York, is seeking a licence to serve 'late-night refreshments' until 5am.
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St John Ambulance volunteers take on three-day Yorkshire cycling challenge
A group of St John Ambulance volunteers will be taking on the Great Yorkshire Pump and Pedal 2026 to raise funds for their lifesaving work.
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York study reveals social media reliance among weight-loss drug users
A new study at York St John University has revealed that nearly half of UK users of weight-loss drugs rely on social media for information.
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London thief stole hundreds of pounds of alcohol in York
A shoplifter travelled from London to steal hundreds of pounds of alcohol from a superstore at Monks Cross, York magistrates heard. He had no…
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'They think they've seen it all but York is more than shops, cafés and cat trails'
York is more than shops, cafés and cat trails - just look up, says our lead letter writer.
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Hospitality group joins York charity to support people facing homelessness
The Hospitality Association York (HAY) has partnered with HOPING York Street Kitchen to deliver regular meals and support for people in need.
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Road in Kilnwick Percy to close for three days over safety concerns
Millington Lane in Kilnwick Percy is set to close for three days due to safety concerns.
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York MP says social care reform can no longer be delayed - and wants your views
York Outer MP Luke Charters says health and social care reform can no longer be delayed and is inviting people to help shape the future of care.
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Two HGV drivers stop 'hammered' drink driver after World Cup pub session
A drink driver was more than twice the legal alcohol limit the morning after he watched a World Cup in a pub with friends, York magistrates heard.
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Ripon Artisan Market returns with handmade treats and crafts this weekend
The Ripon Artisan Market returns to the city’s marketplace this weekend, organised by Little Bird Made.
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Drivers face temporary 40mph speed limit along Garrowby Hill
A temporary 40mph speed limit has been announced along Garrowby Hill starting next month.
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'Her spirit lives on' - over half a million raised in honour of York teen Millie
A charity set up in memory of a young girl has raised more than half a million pounds to support seriously ill children and their families.
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Sex offender with links to North Yorkshire wanted for requirements breach
North Yorkshire Police are searching for a man with links to Scarborough who has breached his Registered Sex Offender notification requirements.
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Demolition of seafront chip shop and café
A SEAFRONT fish and chip shop, café, and public toilet is set to be demolished in a popular coastal town in North Yorkshire.
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Castle Howard's deep connection to the world's biggest film
The Odyssey may have become one of the highest-grossing films of all-time but did you know of the connections closer to home?
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When York store is set to close after transformation gets go ahead
New details have emerged about the future of a store in York following the approval of changes to the building.
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'Vital step'- expansion of free bus travel welcomed in York
The expansion of free bus travel for disabled people has been welcomed in York.
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Police launch search for missing York woman
North Yorkshire Police have launched a search for a missing woman from York.
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Major North Yorkshire railway station redevelopment deferred
A MAJOR station gateway redevelopment has been deferred in a North Yorkshire town over concerns about public drop-off facilities.
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North Yorkshire advertising agency liquidates owing £3,600
An advertising agency in North Yorkshire has voluntarily liquidated owing £3,600.
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Firefighters tackle blaze in North Yorkshire woods
A crew is dealing with a wood fire in North Yorkshire.
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Recruitment firm near York enters voluntary liquidation owing over £20,000
Pocklington-based Opus Recruitment Ltd has entered voluntary liquidation.
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EasyJet pulls out of Leeds Bradford Airport with flights axed
easyJet has announced it will stop flying from Leeds Bradford Airport.