York news

• Concern for missing York man Joseph Cafferkey

  12-10-2020 16:16 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  HUNDREDS of leaflets have been distributed to homes across York as the search continues for a man missing for ten days.
  
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• Closed pub reaches crowdfunding target after help from TV show

  18-02-2026 16:14 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A derelict North Yorkshire pub which is being returned to life with the help of a television series has reached it's investment target with support from all over the world.
  
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• LIVE: Light aircraft crashes close to North Yorkshire town, police say

  18-02-2026 16:02 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Police are reporting that a light aircraft has crashed in the Masham area. Emergency services said the pilot - believed to be the sole occupant - has been transported to hospital with serious injuries.
  
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• Date of North Yorkshire by-election announced as cost revealed

  18-02-2026 15:52 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A DATE of an upcoming North Yorkshire by-election has been announced.
  
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• Vehicle deliberately damaged as police hunt culprit

  18-02-2026 15:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  POLICE are hunting the culprit after a vehicle was deliberately damaged in a village near York.
  
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• Farmhouse in North Yorkshire could be turned into boutique hotel and spa

  18-02-2026 15:27 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A dilapidated farmhouse and barns in the North Yorkshire countryside could be turned into a boutique hotel and spa.
  
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• Harrogate's largest hotels vote against £2-a-night tourist tax

  18-02-2026 14:57 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Harrogate’s largest 15 hotels have voted in a ballot against a proposed £2-a-night tourist tax in the town.
  
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• University of York faces potential court claims over Covid tuition fees

  18-02-2026 13:41 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The University of York is facing potential legal action for disrupted teaching during the Covid-19 lockdown.
  
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• Gogglebox fans ‘so sorry’ after Channel 4 stars break silence on absence from show

  18-02-2026 13:03 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Gogglebox fans have said they are 'so sorry' after Channel 4 stars The Siddiquis addressed a family member’s absence from the latest 2026 series.
  
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• North Yorkshire firm expects 'strongest year' in 2026 with 15 per cent growth

  18-02-2026 12:45 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Tadcaster-based steelwork manufacturing and coded welding specialist Tadweld says it is on track for its strongest year to date.
  
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• Energy bills could drop by 7 per cent in April and some homes could save even more

  18-02-2026 12:34 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Bills are set to fall 7% in April, but households on cheap fixed deals could save up to 18%. Here’s what to know before Ofgem’s announcement.
  
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• Warning to drivers about next phase of roadworks on main York routes

  18-02-2026 12:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  DRIVERS in York are being warned about the next phase of roadworks in Scarcroft Road, which form part of a major project.
  
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• Fun, music and beer promised at thriving village festival south of York

  18-02-2026 12:05 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  TICKETS have gone on sale for a popular village beer and music festival, held at Stillingfleet, south of York.
  
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• DWP £25 Cold Weather Payments 'too slow and too low' campaigners warn

  18-02-2026 11:38 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Campaigners say Cold Weather Payments are outdated and too slow. Here’s why nearly 1.5 million households could see changes.
  
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• Popular gastropub in 'posh' village is York Camra's Winter pub of the season

  18-02-2026 11:23 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A highly-rated gastropub at Sutton Upon Derwent near York in one of England’s ‘poshest’ villages has received a top honour from CAMRA.
  
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• Two York schools praised for giving all pupils best opportunities to do well

  18-02-2026 11:09 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  TWO York schools have been praised as among the very best nationally for supporting disadvantaged pupils.
  
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• Two lorries stranded on main route in North Yorkshire

  18-02-2026 10:23 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  TWO lorries are currently stranded on a main route in North Yorkshire.
  
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• Married at First Sight star quits show in 'heartfelt' decision as statement issued

  18-02-2026 07:32 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Mel Schilling will leave Married at First Sight Australia and has issued a lengthy statement on social media following the "heartfelt decision".
  
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• Burglars target address in North Yorkshire village for distinctive off-road machine

  18-02-2026 07:07 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Burglars have targeted an address in North Yorkshire village and made off with a distinctive off-road machine.
  
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• Land sales in Yorkshire and the North hit by 'tightened supply' says top agency

  18-02-2026 07:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The North of England farmland market experienced tightening supply in 2025 but continued to show strong fundamentals, supported by steady buyer demand.
  
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• Person in the river in York - emergency crews called in

  18-02-2026 06:39 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York Rescue Boat said a person was reported in the water in the River Ouse this morning (February 18).
  
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• Young person secures support worker role after targeted scheme in East Riding

  18-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A targeted employment scheme in East Riding has helped someone secure a new care worker job.
  
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• Yorkshire village community shop and café nominated for business award

  18-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Bishop Wilton Community Shop and Café has been nominated for Independent Business of the Year.
  
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• York MP backs national push for fairer promotion in English football

  18-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  MP Rachael Maskell has backed a national push for fairer promotion in English football.
  
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• Thug 'who doesn't exist' will kill someone if he doesn't change, court hears

  18-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York’s top judge warned a thug “who doesn’t exist” will kill someone unless he changes his ways. He was jailing Kieron Swankie for two GBHs.
  
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• The cheapest petrol and diesel prices in and around York currently

  18-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Here is a list of the cheapest unleaded and diesel prices in York, according to petrolprices.com.
  
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• Residents enjoy Valentine's Day celebration at York care home

  18-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Residents at Meadowbeck Care Home in York enjoyed a day of music, decorations, and sweet treats to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
  
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• Rare book with personal note from famous Wirral figure set to be auctioned

  18-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A 1690 first edition of Roman historian Seutonius, signed by Lady Emma Hamilton, is going under the hammer at Duggleby Stephenson in York.
  
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• Popular folk-rock band announces York show to celebrate album milestone

  18-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Brighton-based band, Levellers, will mark 35 years of their platinum-selling album Levelling The Land with a show at York Barbican in October.
  
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• North Yorkshire luxury hotel and spa announces new general manager

  18-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Ramune Aleks has been announced as the new general manager at Swinton Estate.
  
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