North Yorkshire Council has announced a £500k scheme to refurbish the 'gateway' to Tadcaster - its bus station - in what they say will encourage more visitors to come and support local businesses.

As previously reported by The Press, weather warnings for rain and snow are in place for York across Saturday, November 23, and Sunday, November 24.

North Yorkshire Police say that as the temperature plummeted to about -10C in some parts of the county on Thursday night (November 22) at about 1.45am a roads policing officer spotted a van parked on a rural road at Flixton near Filey.

All three were arrested and have been in prison on remand ever since.

As doors up and down the country are being decorated with Advent wreaths of holly and ivy to the sounds of Michael Bublé or Carols from Kings, York Minster's talented Flower Arrangers are preparing to do much the same, but both the wreath and the backing track need to be a little bigger to fill the Minster’s cavernous central crossing.

Following the Council’s Executive decision to establish limited Blue Badge holders’ access into York city centre during this year’s Christmas market, it’s been confirmed that it can start from 5pm on Tuesday 26 November.

City of York Council and safeguarding partners across the city are reminding residents that they need to get in touch with the council if they are making arrangements for someone else to look after their child/children for longer than 28 days.

City of York Council is asking for the community’s continued engagement as it tackles one of the most challenging budgets in its history.

St Sampson's Centre will serve the community as a peaceful and welcoming retreat this Christmas for a serene moment amid the seasonal celebrations.

The Council’s Executive has decided to establish Blue Badge holders’ access into York city centre for two hours daily at less busy times during this year’s Christmas market.

Residents and visitors are being encouraged to use York’s bus network and Park and Ride sites this Christmas, with the launch of a new marketing campaign aimed at reducing congestion across the city and lowering the cost of Christmas for families.

An extra £87,000 has been secured by the Council to support the expected rise in rough sleeping with up to 29 extra emergency beds and additional support this winter.