A GIANT coffin is set to be carried through the streets of York on Friday night (November 11).

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• York will once again come alive with the sights, smells and tastes of celebration as York Food Festival 2025 returns for ten flavour-filled days in September.

  The event promises a vibrant programme of culinary demonstrations, cultural collaborations and hands-on experiences.

• A FILM screening in support of ongoing strikes at schools in York has been held in the city.

  On Tuesday (June 24) a group called YorSchools organised a film screening event at The Crescent in support of the strikes at All Saints and St George's RC Schools.

• Highs of 31C have been forecast for York today (Monday, June 30) as an amber heat alert remains in place for the city.

  The Met Office has said temperatures of 29C are expected this morning, rising to 30C from 3pm until 5pm.

• A PERSON has been hit by a train on a railway line north of York.

  TransPennine Express said the incident is between Northallerton and Thirsk stations. There is disruption on the East Coast Mainline.

• Top young athlete reflects on 'surreal' award win

  YORK'S Young Sportsperson of the Year has been crowned.

• Velour tracksuits and low-rise jeans out in force as York hosts warehouse rave

  VELOUR tracksuits and low-rise jeans will be out in force as a popular York venue stages a secret one-night throwback to the noughties.

• Eleven-foot fairy statue by leading UK sculptor is unveiled in York gardens

  AN ELEVEN-foot fairy statue by one of the UK’s leading sculptors has been unveiled in York.

• Volunteers work to rescue York charity as dedicated staff lose jobs in funding blow

  A YORK charity which has received royal recognition is facing an uncertain future after its funding was pulled.