York Press
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Mortgage rates could fall before Christmas – but experts warn of a catch
Mortgage rates could be cheaper by Christmas - but experts warn borrowers against waiting for a big drop
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Deadline looms as views sought on major housing scheme in North Yorkshire town
A land promoter is proposing a scheme which could deliver more than 100 homes on Green Belt land in Tadcaster.
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'We're not a pub'- owner of new café and restaurant in York on noise fears
A new café and restaurant in York will try to be a positive part of its community amid fears over noise, its owner has said.
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Building close to York play area damaged in suspected burglary
North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened in the early hours of Saturday, October 17, when a building near Outgang Lane play area in Main Street, Heslington was damaged.
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Top comedian announces two York shows in one day for new tour
A popular stand-up comedian is set to bring his new stand-up tour to York - with two shows scheduled on the same day.
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Police officer denies sexually assaulting 3 women in York nightclub
A police officer allegedly sexually assaulted three women as they were dancing in a York nightclub, a jury has heard.
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New book tells story of York City's most remarkable season in 104-year history
A new book called York City – The Added Time Assassins is capturing the highs and heartbreaks of York City’s most memorable football season.
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Petrolheads and families invited to huge modified car meet near York - and it's free
Petrolheads and families alike are expected to descend on a free event showcasing modified cars in Yorkshire this weekend.
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Electric scooter stolen outside York supermarket
An electric scooter has been stolen from outside the Sainsbury's Local supermarket in Clifton, York.
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Online service offered by local authority goes down
North Yorkshire Council said the service went down for a couple of hours this afternoon (Tuesday, October 20)
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World-famous basketball stars to bring spectacular show to venue near York
Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their Rivalry Tour to Leeds in February 2027, featuring tricks, dunks and entertainment.
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Popular homeware shop to open this week in Yorkshire town - giveaways planned
A new shop is bringing a touch of Scandinavia to a Yorkshire high street - with free giveaways planned.
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Man sought after assault outside hotel in Yorkshire coastal town
Police have issued a photograph of a man officers want to speak to following an assault outside a hotel in Whitby.
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Woman, 20, ‘harassed’ by man in white van as she walked along York streets
A lone 20-year-old woman was "harassed" by a man in a white van as she walked along streets in Clifton, York, police have said.
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Richard Hammond's business is put in liquidation
A business owned by former BBC Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond has been put into liquidation.
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North Yorkshire church receives £1.5m grant for conservation project
A NORTH Yorkshire church is ready to launch the next phase of a major conservation project thanks to a £1.5m grant.
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Martin Lewis issues mortgage warning to anyone whose deal ends in the next year
Martin Lewis has told homeowners whose mortgage deal ends within a year to act six months in advance. Find out how booking a fixed rate early could help.
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Yorkshire brewery raises a glass to Armed Forces with Remembrance beer
Yorkshire brewery T&R Theakston launches Remembrance beer in honour of the Armed Forces.
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The little-known rule that could leave homeowners facing a fine of up to £5,000
UK homeowners could face council fines and £5,000 fines over weeds, long grass and vermin.
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York man shares how decade-long ketamine addiction destroyed his life
A former 28-year-old ketamine user from York is sharing his story during Ketamine Awareness Week.
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'Online trolling resembles a distorted form of medieval village gossip'
York's medieval traditions offer surprising lessons about protest, online trolling, community divisions and belonging today, writes Fiona McCulloch
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York restaurant owner speaks out after Home Office drops bid to remove licence
A York restaurant owner has spoken out after a Home Office bid to revoke his venue's licence was dropped.
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Convicted York killer died after collapsing in street, court told
A convicted York killer died after collapsing in a street, an inquest has heard.
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Art installation 'brings tree back to life' goes on display this week
A UNIQUE art installation which has 'brought back to life' an uprooted tree goes on display this week.
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Police officer convicted of rape after second trial at York Crown Court
A police officer is today on the sex offenders’ register and preparing for jail after a York jury convicted him of rape at the city's crown court.
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Fires started deliberately in Yorkshire - emergency services called in
Emergency services have been called after two skips were set on fire deliberately in the village of Ferrensby, near Harrogate.
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Pumpkins, spooky crafts and family fun coming to York this October half-term
York city centre will host the Yorkshire Halloween Festival this half-term, with a week of activities.
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Work on new £1 million homes in York complete – and three have already sold
Work on a new York housing development featuring four homes all worth more than £1 million is now complete.
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Electric board catches fire in York street – crews called to scene
Emergency services were called after an electric board caught fire in George Street, York.
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York archaeologists join researchers to reveal face of man who died 2,000 years ago
York archaeologists help reconstruct the face of a 2,000-year-old man buried at Roman Inveresk, featured in a National Museum of Scotland exhibition in Edinburgh.
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North Yorkshire lad, 18, launches fresh fish and seafood business
Scarborough teenager Michael Grimes launches Scarborough Catch, a fresh fish and seafood shop offering fish, crab, lobster and shellfish at Market Hall in the town centre.
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New exhibition reveals 200 striking images of Goole through the years
Goole in Focus will launch at Goole Museum on October 31, as part of the town's bicentennial celebrations.
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Popular Yorkshire attraction offers free entry to grounds until March
Free entry is now available to the grounds and gardens at Sewerby Hall and Gardens until March.
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York street kitchen appeals for support as cost of providing hot meals soars
HOPING York Street Kitchen has welcomed donations as the cost of providing weekly hot meals continues to rise.
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York dealer caught twice in 3 days with heroin and cocaine jailed for 7 years
A York man caught hiding in a garden with heroin and cocaine was caught three days later with more drugs, the city's crown court heard.
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'People actually left': York businesses count cost of repeated roadworks
Businesses in Low Petergate say ongoing roadworks are costing them money, driving away customers and creating access problems.
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‘Grant would have loved it’: York rugby clubs unite for emotional memorial match
Players, families and supporters came together for a special memorial rugby match in York in memory of much-loved sportsman and community figure Grant Cockburn.
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Yorkshire seaside town named among UK's top five autumn holiday destinations
Whitby has been named one of the UK’s top destinations for an autumn getaway, according to holidaycottages.co.uk.
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Police praise courage of woman after officer convicted of raping her
Police have praised the courage of a woman whose evidence led to a York jury convicting a West Yorkshire police officer of rape.
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‘Leave red poppy alone’: York veteran hits out at Remembrance Day ‘politicisation’
A York veteran says in today's letters that he is "deeply frustrated" that the red poppy is being used to promote political and social causes.
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Former indie-rock frontman to perform intimate gig at Yorkshire distillery
Scarborough musician Freddie Schmuck, former frontman of indie-rock band The Feens, will perform in Hunmanby at the Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery.
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New Yorkshire station announced with faster connections to York and North Yorkshire
A brand-new rail station is set to unlock faster, more reliable journeys to York and beyond.
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24-hour supported living HMO planned for Scarborough guesthouse
A FORMER Scarborough guesthouse could be converted into an HMO that provides supported accommodation with round-the-clock staffing.
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Major York road clears in both directions after crash
A main York road is currently blocked after a crash this afternoon.
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Major twist in Leeds Bradford Airport strike just days before half term walkout
Strike action at Leeds Bradford Airport has been suspended to allow for new pay talks to be held, Unite union has confirmed.
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68-year-old assaulted by 'smartly dressed' man with goatee in York city centre street
A man in his 60s has been assaulted in York city centre by a smartly dressed man with a ‘well-trimmed’ goatee and moustache.
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North Yorkshire vet reveals 5-minute Halloween hack to keep your dog calm
A North Yorkshire vet shares simple Halloween tips to help keep anxious dogs calm when trick-or-treaters come knocking.
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Country pub named one of the region's best wedding venues
An independent country pub has been named a regional finalist in the Wedding Industry Awards 2027.
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Residents urged to check on vulnerable neighbours after man with screwdriver incident
Police have warned people to check on their vulnerable neighbours after a man carrying a screwdriver was seen in a North Yorkshire town.
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Police probe launched into 'anti-social' e-bike riding in North Yorkshire town
The county's police are looking for witnesses to anti-social e-bike riding in a coastal North Yorkshire town.