Press campaign on York high street shortlisted for award

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 05:18 · Archive

The Press' campaign on York's high street challenges has been shortlisted for the News Media Association's 2026 Making a Difference Award.

The Press' Struggle on the High Street campaign has been shortlisted for the News Media Association's 2026 Making a Difference Award. Published in July, the campaign highlighted the challenges facing York's businesses and retailers in the city centre.

The campaign followed reporting into the current climate for businesses in York after figures revealed the city saw drops in footfall and sales higher than the national average. The newspaper also covered how York is exploring new ways to improve its high streets, such as opening Coney Street to the nearby riverside.

Press editor Ben Hardy said he was 'proud' to see the campaign shortlisted. 'This special report, which we published online and in print, shone a spotlight on the challenges facing York's businesses and retailers in the city centre, while giving a voice to the people working hard to keep our high street thriving,' he said. Voting for the Making a Difference Award opens on Monday, October 12.

How it is being reported

• Press high street campaign shortlisted for top awardThe Press’ campaign putting a spotlight on the issues facing York’s high streets has been shortlisted for the News Media Association’s 2026 Making a Difference Award.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 12 Oct, 04:00
• Press high street campaign shortlisted for top awardThe Press’ campaign putting a spotlight on the issues facing York’s high streets has been shortlisted for the News Media Association’s 2026 Making a Difference Award.The Press (York) · 12 Oct, 04:00

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