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A MUM from York who feared she’d never get to see her son grow up after she was diagnosed with a brain tumour

Friday, 27 September 2024 14:59

Seven current and former Metropolitan Police officers will face a gross misconduct hearing next month

Friday, 27 September 2024 14:53

CONTROVERSIAL changes to child bus tickets in York have been rethought.

Friday, 27 September 2024 14:47

REPAIR works to a major road in York are set to take even longer to complete than expected.

Friday, 27 September 2024 14:41

THIRTEEN York pubs are included in a nationwide guide that lists 4,500 of the best pubs in Britain.

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:15

The Press Exclusive: A Lido-style open air public swimming pool could be built as part of the massive York Central project.

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:11

Flooding is expected in York after a yellow weather warning for rain was issued, according to the Environment Agency.

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:07

A statue of York's iconic - and very tall - duck Long Boi has been unveiled by Radio 1 DJ Greg James.

Friday, 27 September 2024 00:05

A York man is hoping to become the second world champion in his house - after his wife.

Wednesday, 25 September 2024 17:16

Councillors have slammed a “shocking” decision which they say has stopped a new pharmacy from being given the go-ahead to open

Wednesday, 25 September 2024 17:14

CELEBRATIONS are underway at top restaurants in North Yorkshire in the wake of top hospitality awards.

Wednesday, 25 September 2024 17:11

Drivers are being urged to avoid the area after a crash on a main road into York.

Wednesday, 25 September 2024 17:08

A primary school near York is celebrating the end of a refurbishment with a York MP.

Tuesday, 24 September 2024 12:35

A legendary British rock band are set to take to the stage in York.

Tuesday, 24 September 2024 12:32

Plans to create a ‘floating ecosystem’ in the River Ouse have been given the go-ahead with a requirement to keep it litter-free.

Tuesday, 24 September 2024 12:28

The owner of a “powerful” dog has appeared in court after it bit a widow’s hand and savaged her beloved French spaniel.

Tuesday, 24 September 2024 12:25

TWO men have denied raping the same woman in York city centre.

Monday, 23 September 2024 13:21

AN annual event dating back to the Middle Ages saw the Sheriff of York lead a pub crawl around some of York’s finest ale houses at the weekend.

Monday, 23 September 2024 13:15

York Hospital has made “significant improvements” and “addressed the recommendations” of a damning report which found that patients were at risk of harm, the trust that runs it said.

Monday, 23 September 2024 13:11

A year after streets in York city centre were dug up to install anti-terrorism bollards, The Press spoke to traders affected by the work to determine if the disruption was as bad as they first feared.

Monday, 23 September 2024 13:00

An “absolute pest” of a drinker carried out a catalogue of crime over several months in York and Scarborough, a court heard.

Friday, 20 September 2024 13:40

York Food and Drink Festival - a 10 day foodie extravaganza - begins today (Friday, September 20).

Friday, 20 September 2024 13:37

Plans for a new Lidl and drive-through restaurant at Monks Cross Shopping Park in York are set to go before councillors for a decision.

Friday, 20 September 2024 13:33

A YOUTH has been injured in a police incident in York.

Friday, 20 September 2024 13:30

York and North Yorkshire’s mayor has said he is ‘determined’ to get a half-hourly train between Scarborough and York.

Thursday, 19 September 2024 13:17

A MEMBER of the public lending police their bike in York helped the force make a number of arrests.

Thursday, 19 September 2024 13:13

A MAIN road in a York village is set to close during the day for more than a month.

Thursday, 19 September 2024 13:11

York’s Lendal Bridge is in need of significant repairs due to water damage and corrosion, a council official has said.

Thursday, 19 September 2024 13:08

THE PARENTS of a baby who passed away at just 13 days old are aiming to raise awareness of the rare condition he suffered from.

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 13:24

York GPs have experienced people being diagnosed with terminal cancer after symptoms were not discovered earlier

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 13:17

A building company must pay more than £200,000 after its health and safety failures led to the death of an 81-year-old York pensioner.

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 13:12

PASSENGERS on a speeding train between York and London King's Cross were injured after being thrown from their seats, an investigation has found.

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 13:09

A WARNING has gone out across York and North Yorkshire for people to be on their guard against drink spiking.

Tuesday, 17 September 2024 13:02

A public examination will take place in Harrogate this week for the 4,000-home Maltkiln new settlement.

Tuesday, 17 September 2024 12:57

MEET the man who has taken on a top job at a unique York school.

Tuesday, 17 September 2024 12:54

The owner of a York business said he feels “very vulnerable” after a spate of break-ins.

Tuesday, 17 September 2024 12:51

A ROBBER held up three teenagers at knifepoint in a terrifying midnight encounter near York city centre - threatening to slit their throats.

Monday, 16 September 2024 12:36

The boss of York-based rail company Northern has urged passengers not to use dating apps on its trains.

Monday, 16 September 2024 12:32

The Sheriff of York is leading a pub crawl this weekend- and she wants more of you to join in!

Monday, 16 September 2024 12:29

The York Designer Outlet has withdrawn plans for a multi-million expansion, due to concerns over the extra traffic congestion it might cause.

Monday, 16 September 2024 12:27

An "incredible" exhibition of local artists is returning to York for the seventh year.

Friday, 13 September 2024 13:54

A York MP has said that she is "sceptical" about suggestions to tie Winter Fuel Payments to council tax bands.

Friday, 13 September 2024 13:51

KEEN photographer Paul Mortimer took these photos last night (September 12) of the Northern Lights over York and North Yorkshire.

Friday, 13 September 2024 13:48

TWO men have been jailed for unprovoked York city centre violence that left an ex-policeman with severe brain injuries.

Friday, 13 September 2024 13:45

A well-known former retailer has bounced back by opening the first store of its kind on the edge of York.

Thursday, 12 September 2024 14:09

REPAIR works to a major road in York are set to take a full month to complete.

Thursday, 12 September 2024 14:06

York could get its Local Plan for development approved by Christmas but hundreds more homes than planned

Thursday, 12 September 2024 14:02

A “loving” 21-year-old died following a rare brain bleed after being found unresponsive in York, her mother said as she paid tribute to her.

Thursday, 12 September 2024 14:00

City of York Council has said that its forecasted £3.4 million annual overspend is an "incredibly positive" sign.

Wednesday, 11 September 2024 13:32

THE man behind a new foundation that's been set up in York said he feels 'very lucky' to be in a position to help small local charities across Yorkshire.

Wednesday, 11 September 2024 13:27

A restaurant is planned in a former bar and ‘escape rooms’ in York’s city centre.

Wednesday, 11 September 2024 13:25

A knifeman who stabbed a York father trying to protect his son could kill in the future, a judge has warned.

Wednesday, 11 September 2024 13:22

A York MP has raised concerns to the House of Commons over the introduction of VAT on top of private school fees.

Tuesday, 10 September 2024 13:51

A York care boss has joined calls to scrap one-word ratings made by the health watchdog for adult social care services just as they will be for children’s providers.

Tuesday, 10 September 2024 13:49

A MEN'S social wellbeing group in York will continue their partnership with a major city venue.

Tuesday, 10 September 2024 13:46

A HEALTHCARE support worker in York has received a community award after being praised for ‘being a natural when it comes to delivering care’.

Tuesday, 10 September 2024 13:44

A French multi-national is to create more than 200 jobs in North Yorkshire.

Monday, 9 September 2024 12:40

THERE'S been a hit and run crash in a North Yorkshire village.

Monday, 9 September 2024 12:38

City of York Council has been urged to rethink its decision to pull funding for a charity’s “lifeline” service to help older people in the area.

Monday, 9 September 2024 12:36

A global burger chain which left the UK in 2000 is returning to the UK with a new branch in York.

Monday, 9 September 2024 12:21

HUNDREDS of teachers from across York, Selby, Hull and East Yorkshire converged on a top York venue to hear one man's inspiring story.

Friday, 6 September 2024 14:47

York's council leader has said she would support powers to levy a visitor tax after Northern mayors met in the city to call for greater devolution to boost economic growth.

Friday, 6 September 2024 14:44

IT'S back to the drawing board on plans for the site of a derelict old folks home in York amid fears over antisocial behaviour.

Friday, 6 September 2024 14:42

York Salvation Army manager Charlie Malarkey was among many special recipients in the The Press’ Community Pride Awards, sponsored by Fera Science Limited.

Friday, 6 September 2024 14:37

A disused York water tower could be turned into a modern home featuring a log cabin-style extension if plans get the go ahead.

Thursday, 5 September 2024 13:31

MORE than a dozen businesses have signed a letter to the council hitting out over the "chaos" of queuing traffic near a tip in York.

Thursday, 5 September 2024 13:29

EMERGENCY crews have been called in after a three vehicle crash in a York suburb.

Thursday, 5 September 2024 13:26

ANGRY parents from across York have hit out at changes to child bus tickets in the city.

Thursday, 5 September 2024 13:24

A York MP has suggested she could not vote with the Government on a controversial decision.

Wednesday, 4 September 2024 17:24

There has been an assault outside a supermarket in York.

Wednesday, 4 September 2024 17:21

A shop in York’s city centre has closed after seven months.

Wednesday, 4 September 2024 17:19

Residents in a York suburb have lost a bus service because First’s new electric single-decker buses are too tall to go under a bridge, a councillor said.

Wednesday, 4 September 2024 17:17

A serial burglar who stole more than £4,000 of power tools from a property under renovation has been spared jail.

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 13:16

A POPULAR outdoor artisan market is back this weekend offering products from a range of local businesses.

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 13:13

A MAJOR road in York remains partially closed this morning (September 3) having initially been closed to traffic yesterday morning.

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 13:10

The family of a York woman said she was “absolutely dumbstruck” after finding out that her “lifeline” older person’s club will be closing after the council cut its funding for the service.

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 13:06

A MAN and a woman have been arrested following a concert in North Yorkshire.

Monday, 2 September 2024 14:57

EMERGENCY crews have been called in after a crash in North Yorkshire.

Monday, 2 September 2024 14:55

A chef and food-bank worker who moonlighted as a magic-mushroom dealer has narrowly avoided jail for supplying the Class A psychedelic drug

Monday, 2 September 2024 14:53

A MAJOR road in York has partially reopened having initially been closed to traffic this morning.

Monday, 2 September 2024 14:50