Plans have been submitted for a solar farm west of York that hopes to produce enough power for 7,000 homes.

More from Latest News

• Gold for second year running for York business

  ONE of York's longest established estate agencies has scooped a top award for the second year running.

• York Minster saving energy on rooftop solar system

  York Minster has achieved substantial energy savings through a new rooftop solar system.

• York chippy in running for top award

  A CHIPPY in a York village has made a big impression in the marketing initiative of the year category of a top award.

• Heart-Warming Response To Age UK York's 'Stamp Out Loneliness' Campaign

  Positive response from the older community after receiving children's Christmas cards.

• Northern Aldborough Festival Brings Stars to North Yorkshire

  One of Yorkshire's leading classical music festivals has announced its 2026 line-up.

• LNER And TransPennine Express To See Major Service Changes

  A major rail upgrade is set to improve services and provide over 10,000 new seats each week.

• Disability Friendly Equipment to be Installed in York Village Play Area

  A children's play area in a York village is set to receive a major upgrade to add disability friendly equipment after receiving a grant from the National Lottery.

• Morrisons Are Hosting Free Pensioners' Christmas Lunches In Its Cafés

  This Christmas, Morrisons is spreading festive cheer by hosting 400 free lunches for pensioners across its cafés in partnership with Age UK.