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A POPULAR outdoor artisan market is getting ready to celebrate the King's coronation - offering products from a range of local businesses.

Friday, 28 April 2023 13:25

A PRIMARY school near York is celebrating a 'Good' report from Ofsted, which praised its teaching methods and the staff’s "caring and positive" relationships with pupils.

Friday, 28 April 2023 13:21

A man was taken to hospital after he suffered serious facial injuries in an assault in York.

Friday, 28 April 2023 13:19

A DAD is looking to give thanks to the baby unit at the York trust for the care staff gave to his twins who were born eight weeks early.

Friday, 28 April 2023 13:16

A York-born goalkeeper is firmly on course for a Hollywood ending to his season.

Thursday, 27 April 2023 13:39

The trust that runs York Hospital has decided to change the criteria of its plan to reintroduce staff parking charges after “an awful lot of feedback”.

Thursday, 27 April 2023 13:35

CALLS are growing for the planning permission granted for development of York's 'Roman Quarter' to be reviewed.

Thursday, 27 April 2023 13:32

A RECORD number of food parcels were handed out by a charity in York over the last year, new figures show.

Thursday, 27 April 2023 13:30

THE family and friends of an 11-year-old boy from York with an extremely rare form of a life-limiting illness are fighting to raise awareness of the condition.

Wednesday, 26 April 2023 12:05

OWNERS of retail spaces in York city centre face a bill of £110 million-£180 million if they wish to be able to keep renting out their properties.

Wednesday, 26 April 2023 12:01

EMERGENCY crews have been called to a police incident in York.

Wednesday, 26 April 2023 11:57

A YORK artist said she is "excited and proud" to represent the UK at a worldwide art exhibition in Barcelona.

Wednesday, 26 April 2023 11:54

DRIVERS are being warned that a major road through York could be closed on various occasions in the months ahead.

Tuesday, 25 April 2023 14:07

LIDL is eyeing up sites for new stores across York and North Yorkshire.

Tuesday, 25 April 2023 14:02

ALMOST 50 years of coal-fired power generation has ended at Drax Power Station.

Tuesday, 25 April 2023 13:58

A HEARTBROKEN York family say their "kind and loving" dog was killed after she was involved in a collision with a car in the city.

Tuesday, 25 April 2023 13:55

MORE than 1,000 appointments had to be rescheduled at York's hospital trust as a result of the latest junior doctor strike, new figures show.

Monday, 24 April 2023 12:52

A 'MYSTERIOUS' light has been pictured in the midnight sky over York - leaving residents "bewildered".

Monday, 24 April 2023 12:48

The Northern Lights were spotted last night over North Yorkshire – and they may return tonight (April 24).

Monday, 24 April 2023 12:42

A VILLAGE pub in the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds has been saved by a couple who live in the village.

Monday, 24 April 2023 12:34

YORK doctor surgeries are looking at cutting hours according to a top clinician.

Saturday, 22 April 2023 13:57

A PERSON has been died after being hit by a train disrupting Train services to and through York.

Saturday, 22 April 2023 13:48

PART of a busy York high street is set to close for roadworks next week.

Saturday, 22 April 2023 13:40

Anti-terrorism barriers are to be installed permanently in the centre of York, council bosses have confirmed.

Saturday, 22 April 2023 13:34

KitKat maker Nestle - which has a York factory - is facing calls from a global coalition of investors to set targets to make its food healthier.

Thursday, 20 April 2023 12:20

A York charity is to hold an open forum on race hate crime – and how to report it.

Thursday, 20 April 2023 12:17

A NEW branch offering "designer" and "luxury" items has opened in a store in York.

Thursday, 20 April 2023 12:12

HUNDREDS of children in York are set to benefit from the extension of a long-running scheme.

Thursday, 20 April 2023 12:10

A YORK-BASED rail operator has announced the launch of a new named service to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III next month.

Wednesday, 19 April 2023 14:56

LEADING actors, broadcasters, politicians and authors will be in York taking part in one of the biggest free events of its kind in the UK.

Wednesday, 19 April 2023 14:54

INDEPENDENT department store Browns is collaborating with York's new-look Radisson Hotel to host an afternoon tea, featuring Estee Lauder and Hooting Owl gin as part of York Fashion Week.

Wednesday, 19 April 2023 14:52

DOZENS of actors have filed into York Minster as they prepare to shoot a royal wedding for a major Netflix franchise.

Wednesday, 19 April 2023 14:46

A ROAD in North Yorkshire is closed due to an overturned HGV in the area.

Tuesday, 18 April 2023 12:28

A FUND to support science students has been set up in memory of an ‘outstanding’ York academic who died tragically in a cycling accident last year.

Tuesday, 18 April 2023 12:26

The first Radisson hotel in the North of England has opened its doors in York.

Tuesday, 18 April 2023 12:24

FILMING is due to get underway in York city centre today.

Tuesday, 18 April 2023 12:20

A well-known York-made sweet is celebrating 75 years.

Monday, 17 April 2023 11:52

ALMOST 1,700 patients waited more than 12 hours to be seen in A&E at York's hospital trust in February, new figures show.

Monday, 17 April 2023 11:49

A GALLERY in York has closed its doors for the last time.

Monday, 17 April 2023 11:46

FILM crews have landed at York Minster for filming on site this week.

Monday, 17 April 2023 11:44

The York Press are urging football fans to turn out in their droves to back York City, as their first season back in the Vanarama National League reaches its conclusion.

Friday, 14 April 2023 14:27

A MUCH-LOVED restaurant in the heart of York city centre is on the move to bigger premises.

Friday, 14 April 2023 14:25

YORK Hospital bosses have publicly thanked consultants, senior specialists and other medical staff who have ‘stepped up’ to fill the breach while junior doctors have been on strike this week.

Friday, 14 April 2023 14:23

A YORK woman who is afraid heights is about to jump out of an aeroplane at 10,000ft to help to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Thursday, 13 April 2023 13:01

York Minster- which runs Britain’s oldest constabulary- is recruiting for police officers and wardens.

Thursday, 13 April 2023 12:59

A York train firm is appealing to customers to extend the strict ‘not suitable for work’ (NSFW) rule regarding the viewing of content to its trains and stations too.

Thursday, 13 April 2023 12:55

PLANS for new homes to finally be built on a prime site close to York city centre could be back on after 18 years.

Thursday, 13 April 2023 12:50

York is set for a new sushi bar next month.

Wednesday, 12 April 2023 12:02

A WELL-KNOWN and respected hotelier in York has sadly passed away aged 73 following a battle with illness.

Wednesday, 12 April 2023 11:56

TRAVELLING families who have been parked up at the Poppleton Bar Park&Ride site have told The Press they will be leaving today.

Wednesday, 12 April 2023 11:53

EMERGENCY crews have been called to a police incident close to a railway line in York.

Tuesday, 11 April 2023 12:01

THERE are reports of a crash on a major road in East Yorkshire.

Tuesday, 11 April 2023 11:58

BIG Issue vendors were among those who got an Easter surprise this weekend in York.

Tuesday, 11 April 2023 11:56

Liberal Democrats in York have called for a national Empty Homes Programme to give local councils powers to bring empty houses back into use

Tuesday, 11 April 2023 11:54

HUNDREDS of children from 15 schools and colleges came together to sing their hearts out as part of York School Choral Festival 2023.

Monday, 10 April 2023 11:53

Blue badge holders could easily have access to the city centre

Monday, 10 April 2023 11:47

A WOMAN has been injured in a crash near a York school.

Monday, 10 April 2023 11:43

YORK has made a major step towards gaining World Heritage Site status.

Monday, 10 April 2023 11:39

“I saved 125 lives by talking to people.”

Friday, 7 April 2023 13:55

YORK leaders are being warned that efforts to discourage stag and hen dos are 'backfiring spectacularly'- as campaigns to keep revellers away are causing more groups to visit.

Friday, 7 April 2023 13:53

YORK Rescue Boat was called out to assist with a missing person search last night.

Friday, 7 April 2023 13:48

A TOP chef in York said it was "quite surreal" meeting the King at the opening of a new restaurant yesterday.

Friday, 7 April 2023 13:44

LIBERAL Democrat councillors in York have set out their stall for the local elections on May 4.

Thursday, 6 April 2023 12:24

A TEENAGER has fallen six metres off a fire escape in York.

Thursday, 6 April 2023 12:22

YORK'S iconic Terry's clock has failed to keep time despite a £60,000 repair job completed just weeks ago.

Thursday, 6 April 2023 12:18

A SMALL group of protesters carrying 'Not My King' banners have joined the growing crowds of hundreds of people awaiting the arrival of the King and Queen at York Minster.

Thursday, 6 April 2023 12:16

Around 50 new jobs are being created in York after a home care provider opened a new branch in the city.

Wednesday, 5 April 2023 12:39

LABOUR councillors have hit out at Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government for real-terms funding cuts which they claim may have left more than 28,000 potholes in York unfilled.

Wednesday, 5 April 2023 12:35

A MAJOR event that attracts thousands of people to North Yorkshire has been cancelled this year.

Wednesday, 5 April 2023 12:31

THERE is huge excitement around York ahead of the King's visit to the city on Thursday.

Wednesday, 5 April 2023 12:28

York and North Yorkshire are among the most popular places in the UK to capture a classic spring scene, according to new research.

Tuesday, 4 April 2023 13:14

A COUNTDOWN is now on for the 164th Great Yorkshire Show, with planning underway to celebrate the very best of farming, food and countryside.

Tuesday, 4 April 2023 13:12

TEACHER union reps in York said the announcement of further strikes across the country has been an "incredible" response and shows the "huge strength" of feeling among members.

Tuesday, 4 April 2023 13:09

FAMILY and friends paid a final farewell to Andy Eveleigh - the York man who tragically died last month while on holiday in Turkey.

Tuesday, 4 April 2023 13:06

STAFF at hospitals in the York trust have hit out as charges for parking on site are set to be reintroduced later this year.

Monday, 3 April 2023 12:51

A WELL-KNOWN car dealership in North Yorkshire has closed its doors for the final time.

Monday, 3 April 2023 12:49

PUPILS and their teachers from a school in York have been caught up in the travel chaos at the port of Dover.

Monday, 3 April 2023 12:47

ONE in nine children are living in poverty in York, new figures show.

Monday, 3 April 2023 12:44