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A FESTIVE trail is inviting visitors to explore one of York’s historic streets this Christmas.

York Small Boats Head Takes Over the City on 23rd November

A new system for enrolling pupils for free school meals has saved families in York more than £21,000.

Pupils at one York primary school now have a magical fairy tale village to enjoy.

A top York hotel is all set to usher in the festive season with its Christmas lights switch-on.

A charity in North Yorkshire is celebrating 50 years of service with the arrival of a new electric car.

Hospitality workers in York have raised more than half a million pounds through a nationwide charity walk.

Work on York's historic City Walls is on track to be completed by mid-December.

Cllr Margaret Wells is set to return to the role of York’s lord mayor after councillors approved her nomination.

Tan Hill Inn's Christmas grotto experience returns for 2025.

Stargazers across the UK are to be dazzled by the spectacular Northern Lights tonight, according to the Met Office.

Huby and Sutton Community Shop has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025, the highest honour a local voluntary group can receive in the UK.

Christmas might be the season of joy and cheer — but one very grumpy guest is about to make an appearance in York!

Remembrance events are being held in York and North Yorkshire to honour those who gave their lives in service.

A major York brewery will be celebrating ten glorious years at its headquarters on the edge of the city.

York Mother and son set to launch intelligent fashion brand in memory of daughter lost to cancer.

Spark: York to host new and inclusive clothes swaps from this month.

A mental health charity founder and a deputy mayor are set to be honoured by York St John University.

York Christmas Market will open later each day this year, following concerns over Blue Badge holders’ access to the city being restricted during the six-week event.

York pubs to offer free meals to shift workers on Christmas Day.

Plans to try and bring in £50 million to protect and invest in York’s historic buildings, collections and archaeological sites have been approved amid mounting maintenance costs.

York is set to light up the skies once again this November, with bonfires, fireworks, and community celebrations happening across the city and surrounding areas.

A dazzling night of celebrity guests and entertainment has raised more than £212,000 for Martin House Children’s Hospice at its annual Glitter Ball.

York Central MP Rachel Maskell has launched her 'One York' campaign, titled #OurThreeWords.

York's newest sandwich joint opens on Friday.

A recently opened pharmacy in York is reporting success as it serves both York and the UK with an expanding range of offerings.

Brontë fans can now own a piece of history as limited edition slices of beams from the Brontë Birthplace go on sale.

One of York's city centre markets is in the competition for the 'Best Outdoor Market' title at the Great British Market Awards 2025.

A Ryedale pub has been crowned the best in the region.

A York swim school run by an Olympian and Strictly Come Dancing star has partnered with the Prince and Princess of Wales's Royal Foundation.

Two community groups in York are both celebrating after netting donations from a city developer.

Project Servator police have been in Blake Street and Museum Gardens.