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York Restaurant Week returns next month, giving diners a full two weeks to enjoy exclusive offers across the city.

Patience to return for third series with filming next month

St Leonard’s Hospice calls for shop volunteers in Malton.

Flexed of York releases interactive parking map of the city

A YORK road is set to close for five days starting today (February 9) whilst some filming takes place.

A GOOD Samaritan suffered a life-changing injury as he tried to protect girls from a teenager throwing shards of pottery, York Crown Court heard.

Families are in for a treat this summer as Aardman in Concert comes to the stage with a live orchestra.

Plans for a controversial 24-hour adult gaming centre in a North Yorkshire resort have been approved on appeal despite hundreds of objections.

Reaching State Pension age can bring big financial changes. Most people stop paying National Insurance (NI), even if they continue working, and may be able to claim back overpaid NI or tax.

A farm shop has been named a finalist in the Northern Farmer Awards.

One of cinema's most-loved films will be back on the big screen in York - with a twist.

Students at a top North Yorkshire school are celebrating successful Oxbridge applications.

Harry Styles fans in York are being given the chance to travel to the pop star's Wembley concerts in style.

A café owner says that a recent inspection - which saw the business handed a zero star food hygiene rating - was a "real shock".

Situated on the edge of the stunning North York Moors, the Kirkbymoorside Gateway to the Moors Music Festival will take place at venues across the historic market town from Friday 31st July to Sunday 2nd August 2026.

The first Jupiter Cloud Book Festival arrives in York on 28th February and will bring together over 25 local authors and bookish small businesses to create a day of literary fun.

York Central MP Rachel Maskell visited The Leveson Centre in advance of World Cancer Day and the publishing of the Government's National Cancer Plan.

Calling all artists aged 5-11 in York and surrounding villages this February half term!

There have been numerous reports of bad pot holes on Moxby Lane from Sheriff Hutton to Easingwold.

Neil Ferris - tribunal upholds claim against York council

York Residents’ Festival has delivered its most successful year to date, with record demand for offers and experiences across the city and strong growth in online engagement and partner participation.

Wildlife encounters and sounds to listen for this spring

A HIGH street giant has returned seats it had removed from its York city centre shop - after weary shoppers complained they needed them to have a rest.

Newsham Bridge between Malton and Kirkbymoorside to close.

Harrogate man captains Trinidad and Tobago bobsleigh team

The York Ice Trail is back, transforming the city into a winter wonderland under the theme of Enchanted City.

Communities and businesses are being asked to help shape ambitious plans to help drive investment and opportunities in Pickering.

A major new record fair is coming to York this spring.

Council tax payers in York could see an increase in their bills as part of plans to support frontline policing.

The co-founder of a York gym used by nations in last summer’s Rugby World Cup is celebrating an award shortlisting.

A York shop will be closing its doors after over three years in the city centre.

A financial planning firm has raised more than £10,000 for a charity supporting children and families.

York City Rowing Club recently secured three wins at the Tyne New Year's Head.

A gallery in York is set to host a landmark exhibition celebrating more than a century of women’s artistic achievement.

A week of music workshops is set to take place during February half term in York.

A care home in York is inviting the public to a free dementia advice session.

A North Yorkshire MP has pledged to continue working despite undergoing a major surgery.

Changes which could see York lose £20 million in national funding will not be accepted, the council’s deputy leader has said as the opposition branded them austerity on steroids.

Deadletter, Joshua Idehen, and Brown Horse are among the latest acts confirmed for this summer's Deer Shed Festival.

People who call York home will be able to enjoy many of the city's cultural highlights for free this weekend.

Visitors will be transported back to the age of horse-drawn carriages and bustling coaching inns at York Castle Museum.

Flood warnings and multiple flood alerts are in place for the centre of York for a consecutive day today, and parts of North Yorkshire outside the city with rivers swollen following recent heavy rain.

Ahead of Parental Mental Health Day, North Yorkshire mum Sam Naughton explains how her miscarriage led her to set up a clinic to help local families

Bills for Yorkshire Water customers are set to rise to help fund leak repairs, mains replacements and smart meter upgrades.

York BID has confirmed the return of its much-loved Colour & Light event for 2026, promising the biggest and most ambitious display the city has ever seen.

Multi-platinum selling star to bring tour to York

LABOUR city councillors have been banned from a York wine bar.

A LEGENDARY singer is staging one of his huge outdoor headline shows in North Yorkshire.

York City Rowing Club enjoyed a hugely successful weekend on the River Tyne, returning home with three victories from the Tyne New Year’s Head.

Lidl recall warning as supermarket apologises to customers

A 100th birthday celebration has taken place.

Simon Heslop the new Pickering manager as Tony Hackworth exits

York residents are being encouraged to start planning their weekend as the York Residents’ Festival makes its return at the end of January.

TWO flood warnings are in place for York and North Yorkshire as river levels continue to fall in the city.

A Post Office branch in York has revealed that it is ‘working hard to restore services’ after closing its doors temporarily.

York telecommunications company Cellhire will provide more than 6,000 secure IoT and data connections for next month’s Winter Olympics in Italy and the Winter Paralympics in March.

The future of a heritage shoe brand - which has two shops in North Yorkshire - remains uncertain after a rescue deal was agreed.

Free leisure centre memberships are being offered to adoptive families in York.

A drive to close parts of some main roads to cars and taxis will help to tackle York's 'chaotic problem with traffic congestion', say cycle campaigners.

Funding to regenerate York Station as part of Government plans to improve northern railways will be absolutely vital to unlocking economic growth, according to the city’s mayor.

The planting of wildflowers by York’s bar walls could be set to expand under plans drawn up by the council.

Campaigners fighting plans for a huge new solar farm in North Yorkshire have abandoned their legal battle – but vowed to carry on their fight.

A primary school in York has been named a Lead School for music.

Free film screenings are being offered to help people stay warm and connected this winter in York.

The GLL Sports Foundation is inviting young athletes in York to apply for funding awards.

'Haxby Station remains on track to be delivered within this Parliament' says regional Mayor David Skaith

York Auction Centre to host YAMS event.

Firefighters rescue three people trapped in Acomb park.