York news

• Car romance

  07-02-2020 20:25 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  VALENTINE’S Day is almost upon us, and if you’re struggling to find a date, why not try posing in front of your car?
  
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• ‘Win’ for coastal residents as council U-turns on new evening parking charges

  24-02-2026 18:05 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A COUNCILLOR has declared a ‘win’ for coastal businesses after a council U-turn on the introduction of parking charges after 6pm.
  
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• Parents of girl, 2, claim they ‘weren’t listened to’ before her death from illness

  24-02-2026 17:55 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The parents of Leila Normington, two, from Wetherby, who died after contracting meningitis, have claimed they "weren't listened to" as her condition spiralled.
  
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• Report reveals major North Yorkshire employer plans to cut 150 jobs

  24-02-2026 17:14 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Up to 150 jobs are set to go in 2027 at power company Drax, according to the GMB Union.
  
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• Future of motorhome parking ban being considered by councillors

  24-02-2026 16:50 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  THE future of a ban on parking motorhomes overnight on parts of the North Yorkshire coast is being considered by councillors.
  
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• Raiders steal high-value tools from property under renovation in York suburb

  24-02-2026 16:24 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A selection of high value tools have been stolen from a property in York overnight.
  
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• Police swoop on vehicle after reports of men carrying ‘hatchet’ in York

  24-02-2026 16:01 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Two men have been charged after officers swooped on a vehicle in Chapelfields, Acomb, following reports of men being seen carrying a “hatchet”, police said.
  
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• North Yorkshire farm shop and deli hailed a 'treasure trove' among UK best for 2026

  24-02-2026 15:51 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  This 'wholesome' North Yorkshire farm shop and deli that is a 'must-visit' has been named among the best in the UK for 2026 by Olive magazine
  
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• More than £56 worth of stock stolen from York convenience shop

  24-02-2026 15:51 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Over £50 worth of stock has been stolen from a convenience shop in York.
  
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• Husband hit wife twice with metal bar - then told police he may have killed her

  24-02-2026 15:37 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A husband hit his wife twice on the head with a heavy metal bar then told police he may have killed her, York Crown Court heard.
  
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• Police investigation launched into 'obscene and offensive' chanting at York City game

  24-02-2026 15:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A full investigation has been launched after reports of ‘obscene and offensive language’ at a York city match.
  
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• Inside the £2.95 million Georgian home where Scorn is being filmed in York

  24-02-2026 15:19 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Film crews shooting erotic thriller Scorn have been spotted inside one of York’s grandest homes for the third day – and we can give you a look inside.
  
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• Care home grants 87-year-old resident’s cheeky wish - for a male stripper surprise

  24-02-2026 14:17 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Roseberry Court Care Home in Redcar arranged a special surprise for 87-year-old resident Betty Armstrong after she revealed her wish during a 2026 activity planning session.
  
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• York's Christmas Markets could run for fewer days under future proposals

  24-02-2026 13:51 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  It follows access issues for Blue Badge holders and others due to the Anti-Terror Traffic Regulation Order (ATTRO) during last year's Christmas Market.
  
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• York's Christmas Markets could run for fewer days under future events proposals

  24-02-2026 13:51 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  It follows access issues for Blue Badge holders and others due to the Anti-Terror Traffic Regulation Order (ATTRO) during last year's Christmas Market.
  
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• York business event to reveal how firms miss out on contract opportunities

  24-02-2026 13:32 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  AN event at the Guildhall in York aims to help businesses gain contracts which they may miss out on by not being able to show ‘social value.’
  
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• Masked man wanted in connection with police incident in North Yorkshire

  24-02-2026 13:31 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Police has released an image of a masked man in connection with criminal damage in Knaresborough.
  
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• 'We would love to find him a home full of love and kindness'

  24-02-2026 13:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  MEET Alan - an unclaimed stray who had been roaming about for months before being taken in by the RSPCA York.
  
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• Hello, I'm Alan - could you give me a loving home?

  24-02-2026 13:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  MEET Alan - an unclaimed stray who had been roaming about for months before being taken in by the RSPCA York.
  
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• Busy York road currently closed for essential repairs

  24-02-2026 13:29 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A busy York road is currently closed for essential highway maintenance works.
  
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• Bus lane works cause disruption on busy York road

  24-02-2026 13:16 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Drivers in York are currently facing disruptions whilst a busy bus lane is suspended for maintenance works.
  
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• Top York restaurant announces major expansion of Leeds venue

  24-02-2026 12:57 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A top York restaurant has announced it is to more than double the size of a sister venue in Leeds.
  
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• Family butcher near York vying to be named best British pie maker

  24-02-2026 12:56 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A PRIZE-WINNING family butcher hopes to be crowned best British pie maker.
  
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• Multicultural festival to bring music, dance and food to York

  24-02-2026 12:47 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The York Health and Arts Mela is set to return to Museum Gardens on Sunday, May 17, from 10am to 5pm.
  
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• Hit 80s band set to kick off latest UK tour in York

  24-02-2026 12:43 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A hit 80s band are set to kick off their latest UK tour in York later this year.
  
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• Powerful message from Spring blooms in York

  24-02-2026 12:19 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Sue Gabbatiss snapped this fabulous display of purple crocus planted at York Cemetery to represent the Rotary polio eradication campaign.
  
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• Plan for outdoor seating at new bar and restaurant in popular North Yorkshire resort

  24-02-2026 12:09 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  PLANS have been submitted to introduce outdoor seating at a new bar and restaurant in a popular North Yorkshire resort.
  
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• York firm's cash boost as it's cancer testing kits move closer to launch

  24-02-2026 11:54 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Cizzle Biotechnology of York is set for a multi-million dollar boost as it moves towards launching a product to detect lung cancer at an early stage.
  
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• Woman taken to hospital after crash on main road

  24-02-2026 11:52 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A woman has been taken to hospital in a crash that blocked a main road yesterday.
  
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• Woman cut from car and taken to hospital after crash in North Yorkshire road

  24-02-2026 11:52 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A woman has been taken to hospital in a crash that blocked a main road yesterday.
  
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