The Press (York)

The Press is the daily newspaper serving a large region of North and East Yorkshire, with its headquarters in York. It is published by Newsquest (York) Ltd, which is part of the Newsquest Media Group. Originally called the Yorkshire Evening Press when it first launched in 1882, the publication underwent a format change from broadsheet to tabloid on September 6, 2004. In the late 1990s, it dropped "York" from its name and transitioned to a morning printing schedule on April 24, 2006, reflecting its new publishing time.

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Man reported for carrying knife in Burdyke Avenue in Clifton

1 day ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Harry Booth

Officers issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a violent incident in Clifton. They said the suspect was reported to have been carrying a knife and walked between Burdyke Avenue and Water Lane. The incident under investigation is said to have happened between 10.30am and 1.30pm on Sunday, April 13. "Please contact us if you have any information that could help our investigation, or any CCTV or doorbell footage of this man," the force said.
New homes plan for York village moves step closer - despite fears

2 days ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Kevin Glenton

City of York Council planners have recommended councillors approve a 44-home application from Barratt David Wilson Homes for the site in Dunnington, which is currently farmland. The 1.34 hectare application plot sits within more than half of a site allocated by the council for housing in its Local Plan which was adopted in February.
Emergency burst pipe repair affects bus stop on principal York city centre route

2 days ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Kevin Glenton

Water continued to flow this morning (May 12) onto and across Fawcett Street in York, close to the junction with Paragon Street. The Press was contacted by a reader who sent images of the burst yesterday morning around 9am. Recommended reading: A Yorkshire Water spokesperson said: “We have a team on their way to carry out an emergency repair on a burst on Fawcett Street, York.
St George's School teacher strike set to go ahead next week

2 days ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Haydn Lewis

As The Press reported last month, more than 100 teachers and support staff went on strike at All Saints RC secondary school and St George's RC primary in Fishergate on Wednesday, April 30. Further strikes are planned on Tuesday and Wednesday June 24 and 25 and an additional strike date planned for St George's tomorrow (May 13) is now due to take place on Friday, May 23.
Selby: fire started deliberately in North Yorkshire town

2 days ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Haydn Lewis

Firefighters have been called to a deliberate fire in Selby (Image: Supplied) EMERGENCY crews have been called out after a fire was started deliberately in a North Yorkshire town. The county’s fire and rescue service say they were called at 8.42pm on Sunday (May 11) after reports of a fire in Selby. A service spokesman said: “Both crews from Selby responded to a fire in some woods measuring approximately 10 metres by eight metres. “Crews extinguished the fire using main jets.
Deer rescued by police and firefighters in Acomb, York

2 days ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Haydn Lewis

Police and firefighters have been called in after a deer has got stuck in a fence in Acomb (Image: Haydn Lewis) EMERGENCY crews have been called in to help an animal in distress in a York suburb. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called out on Monday (May 12) at 5.40am to Acomb after reports of a deer in trouble. A service spokesman said: “A crew from Acomb assisted police who came across a young deer which became stuck between metal railings.
'She was a mum to everyone' - York nurse in bid after mother's sudden death

3 days ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Haydn Lewis

Sue with her son, Sawyer Grant (Image: Supplied) A NURSE from York who trained in the profession to better understand his mum's condition and qualified the day before she died has spoken of his heartbreak. Ben Fletcher, who is about to start working for the York Hospital trust as a registered nurse at Nelson's Court of Tadcaster Road is still coming to terms with the death of his mum, Sue, from a rare form of cancer aged just 52 on Saturday, April 26.
Defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court

3 days ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Megi Rychlikova

A police officer shows a roadside drug test (Image: Newsquest) Two drivers and a knifeman were among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court. Peter Bradman, 34, of Western Terrace, Haxby, pleaded guilty to cocaine driving and was banned for five years. He was given a 12-month community order with 15 days’ rehabilitative activities and 150 hours’ unpaid work and ordered to pay £85 prosecution costs and a £114 statutory surcharge.
‘One of York’s hidden treasures’ goes on the market – in pictures

4 days ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Dylan Connell

12 1/1 A “striking” home described as “one of York’s hidden treasures” has gone on the market for £750,000. The three-bed detached property is in Baker’s Yard, tucked away off Walmgate, close to where the street meets Merchantgate. Blenkin and Co, which is marketing the property, hailed the “rare find” as one of the city’s “hidden treasures”.
York school issues more than 1,200 suspensions to pupils in just one year

4 days ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Harry Booth

Figures from the Department for Education (DfE) listed suspension numbers for York's nine secondary schools. Taking figures for three consecutive terms, spring 2022/23, summer 2022/23, and autumn 2023/24, York High School registered the highest figure with a total of 1,229 suspensions.