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Who are the two new investors at York City?
7+ hour, 1+ min ago (528+ words) YORK City Supporters" Trust earlier today confirmed that they had sold five per cent of their shares to two new investors in the football club " but who are they? As previously confirmed in The Press, the trust have sold five…...
Shakespeare favourite returns to York theatre
7+ hour, 21+ min ago (41+ words) The York Press Shakespeare favourite Venus And Adonis at York theatre Shakespeare favourite Venus And Adonis returns to York, writes Charles Hutchinson. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services....
Music fans gather as "down to earth diva" entertains crowd with opera and classics
7+ hour, 21+ min ago (398+ words) An opera singer and 'down to earth diva' wowed crowds in a North Yorkshire market town with a powerful open-air performance. Nicola Mills returned to Easingwold's Market Place to support its summer series and drew a strong audience last Saturday…...
'Absolute titan' of British brewing Humphrey Smith dies aged 81
5+ hour, 21+ min ago (432+ words) Humphrey Smith, who has been called "an absolute titan" of the British brewing world, has passed away at the age of 81. The owner and chairman of the Tadcaster-based Sam Smith's Brewery was well-known for his "traditional' policies as well as…...
Notorious East Enders villain returns to BBC soap in shock twist to fans
9+ hour, 17+ min ago (322+ words) East Enders fans can expect fresh drama as a notorious character returns to the screen. Serial killer Gray Atkins, played by Toby-Alexander Smith, returns to the long-running BBC soap in an episode airing on Monday night. Atkins was last seen…...
York households could face higher council tax bills- how to avoid them
14+ hour, 51+ min ago (353+ words) SOME York households could be hit with higher council tax bills under new checks being performed. City of York Council is set to begin regularly reviewing 25 per cent single person council tax discounts and checking which households are still eligible…...
Swimmers raise more than "1, 900 for York and Scarborough Hospitals Charity
14+ hour, 51+ min ago (178+ words) A group of swimmers has raised more than "1, 900 to support patient care and staff wellbeing. The funds were raised for the York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity by three swimmers who took part in the one-mile Great North Swim in Lake Windermere,…...
More than 1, 000 children sing at York Schools Choral Festival
14+ hour, 51+ min ago (457+ words) More than 1, 000 children came together for a joyful choral celebration in York. The young performers took part in the York Schools Choral Festival 2026, now in its 14th year, representing 32 choirs from across the region. The event was held at the Sir…...
East Riding Music Service marks 30 years with anniversary celebrations
14+ hour, 51+ min ago (209+ words) A music service is celebrating three decades of inspiring young talent. East Riding Music Service, which began with a single orchestra, now supports 13 ensembles and delivers weekly lessons to more than 5, 000 pupils. A festival at Bridlington Spa on Sunday 21 June…...
Pickering Running Club earn category honours across busy week of events
14+ hour, 51+ min ago (547+ words) The Helmsley Triathlon and Duathlon saw competitors from Pickering Running Club tackle challenging courses with impressive results. The triathlon, based at the open-air swimming pool, consisted of an 800m pool swim, a gruelling 40k bike ride, and a 10k run. Mike Richmond completed…...