Local News & Information

YO1 Radio & The York Press – Working Together

YO1 Radio is very proud to partner with The York Press - York and North Yorkshire’s long-standing local newspaper. Founded in 1882, the Press has been York’s most authoritative daily news source ever since.

Now, YO1 Radio’s news team will bring you the latest stories from The Press every day. It’s news you can rely on from York’s most trusted source.

A selection of stories will appear here on the YO1 Radio website – and there’s much more online at www.yorkpress.co.uk and in the newspaper itself available at your local newsagent.

Local News Bulletins

YO1 Radio brings you a summary of local news stories from the York Press Newsdesk every weekday from 6am to 6pm.

There is also a summary of local news headlines on the half-hour each day during Griffo in the Morning and Chris Marsden in the Afternoon.

National News

To make sure you can stay up-to-date with what’s happening around the UK and around the world, YO1 Radio also brings you a summary of national news on the hour, every hour, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Weather

You’ll find a 5-day forecast for York and Selby right here on the website – but our presenters will bring you the very latest forecast, after the news, at the start of each hour.

During periods of extreme weather, we will bring you additional weather information – and the latest on school closures and travel disruption.

Travel Information

During the peak ‘rush hour’ periods, YO1 Radio will bring you regular travel bulletins using the latest camera and traffic sensor technology – together with information received from the emergency services, train, bus and other transport operators and our listeners.

We will bring you additional bulletins and information where necessary – for instance, if there is any unusual disruption.

You can help us keep everyone else up-to-date by letting us know about any problems you spot. We can then check for more details and let other listeners know.

You can call the studio on 01904 53 00 43. Leave a message if our on-air team are busy and can’t answer. We monitor messages actively.

Or, you can email studio@yo1radio.co.uk

Alternatively, you can post or send a direct message on our social media @thisisyo1 on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

York radio station forms partnership with The Press to deliver the news https://t.co/DFcciSU2CA @yorkpress #york #news
— YO1 Radio (@thisisyo1) September 7, 2022

Community Information

Young people’s bus fare reductions extended as ticket sales reach half a million

Free and reduced price bus tickets for York’s young people will continue until 30 March 2025, after an extension to the subsidy was agreed as part of the city’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).
The York-based healthcare provider records 34% YoY fundraising increase

Affordable healthcare provider Benenden Health has raised £6,287.00 of funds for various charities and groups in the York district in 2024. This is a 34% increase from 2023 where £4,682 was raised, and a 55% increase from 2022 where £4,045.50 was raised.
York-based investigation helps jail criminals behind £1m home improvement scam

Four men who exploited the Government’s ‘Green Deal’ initiative and cheated their way to more than £1 million were sentenced on Friday at Leeds Crown Court (13 December 2024).
Christmas and New Year opening hours

Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day all fall on weekdays this year. This means that Wednesday 25 December 2024, Thursday 26 December 2024 and Wednesday 1 January 2025 will all be public holidays for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day respectively.
Does your polling district and station work for you?

City of York Council is starting a review of its polling district boundaries and the places where people can vote, and is asking residents to comment on the new proposals as well as on existing arrangements.

Latest News & Appeals from North Yorkshire Police

York champagne theft CCTV appeal

North Yorkshire Police have issued this CCTV of two men they would like to speak to, following a theft in York.
CCTV appeal after McDonalds' door smashed

Do you recognise the person in this CCTV image?
Appeal for a stolen motorbike in York

Appeal for a stolen motorbike in York Please keep an eye out for a black motorbike stolen from York.
CCTV Appeal following theft from York shop

North Yorkshire police are issued this CCTV of a woman they would like to speak to following a theft from a shop in York.
CCTV appeal following theft from Selby store

North Yorkshire police have issued CCTV images of men they would like to speak to, following a theft from a Selby store.

Latest News

Singer stages special Christmas shows in York

A YORK singer songwriter is staging a special Christmas concert this weekend.
Work underway to turn disused floors above York city centre bar into holiday lets

A couple are planning to breathe new life into disused floors above a York city centre bar by transforming the space into holiday lets.
Hundreds of military homes in York to be bought by Government

HUNDREDS of homes at an army base in York are set to be bought back by the Government from a private landlord.
‘Our hearts are broken. We still cannot comprehend the events that have taken place’

THE family of a 32 year-old man who died following a serious assault at York railway station have paid tribute to a much-loved father, son, and husband.
A NEW shop has opened in York offering one-of-a-kind clothes, jewellery and accessories.

Vault Seven, a new vintage shop selling clothing, jewellery, vintage toys, and books has opened in Lendal - just in time for Christmas.
A major rail route through York has announced a "transformational" change to its timetable.

The new timetable for the East Coast Main Line will see extra services between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and London King’s Cross
A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following a “serious assault” at York railway station.

The victim, in his 30s, was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition on Sunday evening, British Transport Police said.
There has been a crash on a major road through North Yorkshire.

The county's police force has said they are at the scene of the crash on the A19 at North Kilvington, north of Thirsk.

Sport

York RLFC have signed highly rated youngster, Jack Brown

The 17-year old prop has signed a three year deal, and he’ll be on dual registration with Oulton Raiders Under 18s.
York RLFC Secure Kieran Hudson on a One-Year Deal

The prop joins from Castleford Tigers, the club he rejoined after being released by Leeds Rhinos at the end of the last campaign.
York Knights utility back Myles Harrison is remaining at the club for a further year

Harrison came through at Heworth ARLFC before signing a professional deal with York in 2021.
York Valkyrie have signed Izzy Brennan and Evie Sexton on two year deals

Both players made their Women’s Super League debuts last year after time playing with the Under 19’s and they’ve been rewarded with their first contracts.
Playing shirts for York Knights and York Valkyrie in 2025 have been unveiled

The principle and alternative shirt, produced by O’Neills, were revealed at a spectacular event hosted by Thors Tipi in York’s Museum Gardens.