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Hunt for man who 'paid' Facebook Marketplace seller with fake banking app
North Yorkshire Police is seeking to identify a man accused of defrauding a Facebook Marketplace seller in Scarborough in October 2026. Police say he used a fake banking app to make the seller believe a bank transfer…
Shoplifter spared jail went on theft spree and assaulted shop worker
Michaela Allan, 36, has been sentenced to 50 weeks in prison for multiple shop thefts and assaulting a retail worker. She had received a suspended sentence on October 23 for an earlier theft, but committed further…
Changes could be coming to major York attraction
Plans have been submitted to install 1,870 solar panels on the roof of the National Railway Museum’s Great Hall in York. The proposal forms part of a refurbishment that would also upgrade the interior of the Leeman Road…
York teenager, 19, suffers gunshot wound in Poland as family issues hospital update
Harry Marchant, a 19-year-old from York, is recovering in hospital after being shot during an attack in Kraków on Nov. 7. His family said he is now in stable condition and thanked first responders and medical staff…
York teenager shot in Krakow remains in stable condition
A 19-year-old from Haxby, near York, is recovering in hospital after being shot during Saturday’s attack in Kraków, Poland. Harry Marchant remains in stable condition, his family said, thanking emergency responders and…
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York teen 'stable' after Polish gun shooting horror
Harry Marchant, a 19-year-old from York, is in stable condition after being shot during an attack in Kraków’s Main Market Square over the weekend. His family said he is receiving hospital treatment after surgery and…
Location of new star-studded Christmas film made in York could be transformed
York Conservation Trust has applied to convert the historic Colliergate building, featured in the film Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint, into a shop and bar. The proposal includes repairing and reusing the Grade II-listed…
York Aimee’s Place gym at Clifton Moor handed to community
Aimee Sadler has transferred ownership of Aimee’s Place, her women-only gym at Clifton Moor in York, to a community interest company. The gym is now run by an unpaid board of three local women, including two…
'Tragedy' after lorry crashes into 800-year-old mill in North Yorkshire
A lorry crashed into Coulton Mill, an 800-year-old Grade II* listed building in Hovingham, North Yorkshire, causing serious damage. The collision happened on November 5, and the vehicle reportedly caused further damage…
Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint location in York conversion plans
A historic building on Colliergate in York, used as a location for the film Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint, could become a shop and bar under plans submitted to City of York Council. The York Conservation Trust says the…
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Could ‘Fishy Road’ become York’s next Bishy Road?
A reader of The Press has proposed rebranding the Fishergate and Fulford area of York as 'Fishy Road' to mirror the success of the popular 'Bishy Road' shopping district. The suggestion aims to promote the area as a…
North York Moors park authority headquarters on schedule and within budget, say officials
Construction of the North York Moors National Park Authority’s new headquarters in Helmsley remains on schedule and within budget, officials say. The main structure, roof and ground-floor stone cladding are complete…
Major York road closed after crash
The A64 and nearby York Ring Road were closed at the Copmanthorpe roundabout after a crash, disrupting traffic on the dual carriageway. The Press reported the closure and asked drivers caught up in the incident to…
Why it is totally misguided to assume only mega forces can deliver effective policing: Jo Coles
Jo Coles, York and North Yorkshire’s Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, argues that effective policing does not depend on creating larger forces. She says North Yorkshire Police already works with regional and…
York Christmas Market 2026 full stall and traders list as big change planned for festive attraction
York Christmas Market will run from November 12 to December 21, 2026, with a new weekly rest day on Tuesdays. The festive market will be based on Parliament Street and in St Sampson’s Square, where visitors can browse…
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'Money grab' claims prompt defence of higher parking charges on York Christmas Market rest days
York City Council has defended premium parking charges during the Christmas Market, including on Tuesdays when the market is closed. Rates of £5.50 an hour for the first two hours will apply in council-managed spaces…
Yorkshire Christmas markets: Key dates and times for 2026
York’s Christmas Market will run from 12 November to 21 December on Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square, with stalls selling gifts and refreshments. Opening hours are 10:30 to 19:00 Wednesday to Monday; the market…
Teacher accused of stabbing jogger went back to class 'like nothing happened'
Sayed Mohassib is accused of stabbing 28-year-old jogger Katie Suarez to death in Brooklyn on October 30. Police sources say he returned to his job at a primary school the following Monday and was arrested nearly a week…
Man denies Rolex and designer bag robbery at York station
A 21-year-old man has denied robbing a man of a Rolex watch and designer bag at York Railway Station. Alfie Fowler was arrested at Hull Railway Station later on October 11, after an incident near Park Street that led to…
Best places near York to watch starling murmurations
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust highlights places near York to watch starling murmurations and other winter wildlife. The seasonal displays begin forming in November and can involve roosts of up to 100,000 birds. Ripon City…
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US teacher returned to school 'like nothing happened' after 'stabbing jogger'
Sayed Mohassib is accused of fatally stabbing 28-year-old jogger Katie Suarez on a Brooklyn path on October 30. Police sources cited in the report say he returned to his teaching job at a primary school the following…
York parking charges during Christmas Market sparks row
York Council has defended higher parking charges during the Christmas Market, which runs from November 12 to December 21. Drivers will pay £5.50 an hour for the first two hours in council-managed spaces, including on…
Trump has a growing problem - his lawyers are leaving
Four senior Justice Department lawyers have resigned in less than a week, including civil division assistant attorney general Brett Shumate, whose departure took effect immediately on Monday. Attorney General Todd…
York City to host Carlisle United in FA Cup second round
York City will host Carlisle United in the FA Cup second round after both clubs advanced from the opening round. The match is scheduled for the weekend beginning December 4. York reached the stage with a win over…
Mamdani ‘in Urgent Talks’ to Find Leftwing Candidate for US President
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reportedly in urgent talks with union leaders to identify a pro-worker, leftist candidate for the 2028 US presidential election. The discussions, highlighted in an Axios report…
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Police swoop after 'altercation' in busy York street
Police were called to St Leonard's Place in York city centre this afternoon following reports of an altercation. Several police vehicles were spotted at the scene, where two women appeared to be in distress. Authorities…
£4m North York Moors headquarters construction stays on track
Construction of the North York Moors National Park Authority's new £4 million headquarters in Helmsley remains on schedule and within budget. The project, which replaces the current offices at the Old Vicarage, is…
Head ‘thrilled’ as York school gets glowing Ofsted report
Danesgate Community school in York has received a glowing report following its latest Ofsted inspection. The school, which serves pupils with complex social, emotional, and educational needs, was rated as a strong…
Most disrupted sections of the A64 between Yorkshire coast and York revealed in National Highways data
Newly released data from National Highways reveals that the A64 between York and the Yorkshire coast experienced 671 closure shifts totaling over 5,224 hours between 2020 and 2026. The stretch between Seamer and Dunslow…