Latest News Archive

"A lot of the role is about trust - we're there for the long haul with people."

Tuesday, 30 January 2024 19:24

RIVER levels in York are continuing to rise as three flood warnings for the city remain in force today (Tuesday, January 30).

Tuesday, 30 January 2024 19:22

A TOP York hotel, which received one-star for food hygiene, has got its 5-stars back.

Tuesday, 30 January 2024 19:19

A YORK city centre shop has closed after more than a decade in business.

Tuesday, 30 January 2024 19:16

Yellow weather warnings have been issued for rain in York both today (Monday, January 29) and tomorrow.

Monday, 29 January 2024 15:08

CHILDREN arriving at a York school this morning were startled to find an ‘alien spacecraft’ had landed on the front lawn.

Monday, 29 January 2024 15:06

Plans to bring back music to the site of the much-loved Fibbers nightclub have suffered a further blow, with it's owners going into liquidation with debts topping £3.6million.

Monday, 29 January 2024 15:02

"WE just want to give Mum her life back."

Monday, 29 January 2024 14:53

A body has been found in a hotel in York.

Monday, 29 January 2024 14:50

FLOOD warnings remain in place as across York and North Yorkshire in the aftermath of Storm Jocelyn.

Friday, 26 January 2024 17:04

A WELL-KNOWN York firm has been bought out.

Friday, 26 January 2024 17:02

A POPULAR York primary school is set to celebrate turning 150 this year by making wishes come true.

Friday, 26 January 2024 16:58

RAIL passengers are being warned of train cancellations in and out of York this morning due to a power outage.

Friday, 26 January 2024 16:56

Police have released a video of a smash and grab at the York Gin store in the city centre where three bottles were stolen – but they contained just water.

Thursday, 25 January 2024 19:40

OPPOSITION councillors in York are challenging the city’s ruling Labour administration to rethink controversial council budget savings of £14.3 million proposed for the next financial year beginning in April.

Thursday, 25 January 2024 19:35

THE River Ouse in York is reaching peak levels in the wake of Storm Jocelyn.

Thursday, 25 January 2024 19:32

YORK'S first ever anti-racism summit saw key figures and multi-faith leaders gather in the city.

Thursday, 25 January 2024 19:29

Six fire engines and an aerial platform attended to a fire at the historic Bettys and Taylors factory in North Yorkshire.

Wednesday, 24 January 2024 14:05

NEW government data has revealed York primary schools’ reading, writing and maths scores for 2022-23.

Wednesday, 24 January 2024 14:01

Thousands of homes near York were without power during Storm Jocelyn.

Wednesday, 24 January 2024 13:55

A man punched a member of staff at a York café so hard in the face her teeth broke and threatened to shoot her, say police.

Wednesday, 24 January 2024 13:50

THE latest storm to hit York is named after a renowned astrophysicist who went to school in the city.

Tuesday, 23 January 2024 14:16

A well-known York city centre bar re-opens next week after a £300,000 upgrade.

Tuesday, 23 January 2024 14:08

HUNDREDS of people took part in the anti-terror exercise, Operation Obtundity, at York Minster last night.

Tuesday, 23 January 2024 14:04

A MAJOR road through North Yorkshire is partially closed after a crash.

Tuesday, 23 January 2024 13:59

A SCHOOL in North Yorkshire has gone from requires improvement to being rated 'good' by inspectors with outstanding Early Years provision.

Monday, 22 January 2024 11:32

A York resident is calling for action as raw sewage continues to enter her home after heavy rainfall.

Monday, 22 January 2024 11:29

CARS have been trapped in rising floodwaters following Storm Isha in North Yorkshire.

Monday, 22 January 2024 11:26

Around 900 homes and businesses between York and Malton are said to be affected by power cuts

Monday, 22 January 2024 11:21

A ONE-hundred-year-old icon of travel is expected to remain in mainline service and will be stationed in York for the first part of 2024.

Thursday, 18 January 2024 18:22

IT’S 6.15pm on a freezing Tuesday evening – and the York Masters Boxing Gym in Redeness Street is filled with women being put through their paces.

Thursday, 18 January 2024 18:19

York’s independently-run library service has a 15-year contract with the city council – so the authority can’t just decide to cut its budget without consulting them first, library chiefs have said.

Thursday, 18 January 2024 18:15

Police hunting a man wanted on suspicion of attempted murder near York say he may be using a fake name.

Thursday, 18 January 2024 18:13

A woman who was being throttled and punched by her boyfriend was rescued by a public-spirited hotel guest, York Crown Court heard.

Thursday, 18 January 2024 17:50

A LEADING York councillor has hit out at the council over their preparations for the ongoing cold snap.

Thursday, 18 January 2024 17:47

A man who suffers from a debilitating illness is urging people in York to “keep their eyes peeled” for his “lifeline” electric bike that has been stolen.

Thursday, 18 January 2024 17:45

Plans have been revealed to create a new £2.1 million 'gold standard' cancer care centre at York Hospital.

Thursday, 18 January 2024 17:43

York and North Yorkshire mayoral candidate Keane Duncan has committed to making a multi-million pound investment towards delivering the long-awaited dualling of the A64.

Tuesday, 16 January 2024 12:32

City of York Council is in £298.9 million of debt, according to Government figures.

Tuesday, 16 January 2024 12:29

Retailers in York enjoyed a very Happy Christmas and New Year, with some saying business was at record levels over the festive season.

Tuesday, 16 January 2024 12:26

A YOUNG mum who is six months pregnant has hit out after battling problems with black mould in her council flat for four years.

Tuesday, 16 January 2024 12:23

"I LIVE in grief" - the mother of a teenage girl who lost her life 24 years ago says she will never stop trying to find out what happened to her daughter.

Monday, 15 January 2024 13:15

"IT affects your whole life every day."

Monday, 15 January 2024 13:12

A WELL-KNOWN high street name has closed another shop in York.

Monday, 15 January 2024 12:46

The empty John Lewis store on the edge of York look finally to have found a tenant after nearly three years.

Monday, 15 January 2024 12:42

Councillors have refused plans for 58 retirement homes with care facilities in Kirk Hammerton, west of York.

Friday, 12 January 2024 12:10

THE final stages of works are set to begin on one of York's busiest stretches of road.

Friday, 12 January 2024 12:08

WHEN Michael Parkinson retired from TV and the people of Barnsley asked who he'd like to speak at a celebratory dinner, he allegedly replied: 'Get the bank manager from York'.

Friday, 12 January 2024 12:04

An XL Bully owner who gave a York vet a “punishment beating” at his surgery for failing to save the dog’s life has been jailed.

Friday, 12 January 2024 11:59

HUNDREDS of people have responded online to a major council consultation on transport in the city launched last autumn.

Thursday, 11 January 2024 12:11

MORE than 1,800 runners will be heading to Knavesmire on January 21 for the Brass Monkey half marathon organised by Knavesmire Harriers.

Thursday, 11 January 2024 12:07

YORKSHIRE Water is investing £170,000 to reduce the flow of untreated sewage into York’s rivers following heavy rain.

Thursday, 11 January 2024 12:04

The body of a missing North Yorkshire man was found in flood water.

Thursday, 11 January 2024 12:01

A £5.3m flood alleviation scheme in York looks like it will finally get the go-ahead next week.

Wednesday, 10 January 2024 13:27

Make it York unveils Snooks as part of City of Trails promotion

Wednesday, 10 January 2024 13:25

TWO of York's most fondly remembered nightclubs are set to return for a one off gig to celebrate their pasts.

Wednesday, 10 January 2024 13:22

YORK is set for possible further snowfall next week.

Wednesday, 10 January 2024 13:19

TWO children have almost been hit by cars on a pedestrian crossing outside a York school.

Wednesday, 10 January 2024 13:17

A WOMAN has died following a crash which closed a major road through North Yorkshire.

Tuesday, 9 January 2024 18:47

A new homelessness prevention strategy aimed at ending rough sleeping in York will not be ready - even in draft form - for at least a ‘few months’, housing bosses say.

Tuesday, 9 January 2024 18:45

York’s coolest annual festival returns at the start of next month – and organisers have given a first glimpse of one of the stunning ice statues that will feature.

Tuesday, 9 January 2024 18:44

SEVERAL cars have been involved in a serious crash on a major road in North Yorkshire.

Tuesday, 9 January 2024 18:42

A WELL-KNOWN York business, which went into administration, has been ‘saved’ under new ownership.

Monday, 8 January 2024 17:14

A WATCHDOG has slammed a York care home for putting residents at risk of harm, in a report published a week before the facility is to close.

Monday, 8 January 2024 17:10

ALMOST 30 traders are set to bring their products to a new market in York this spring.

Monday, 8 January 2024 17:06

The adoption of the City of York Council’s Local Plan will be delayed due to concerns over provision for Travellers.

Monday, 8 January 2024 17:04

Cyclist injured in York dog attack

Friday, 5 January 2024 11:39

‘You’re welcome!’ Blue badge holders allowed back into York centre as ban reversed

Friday, 5 January 2024 11:37

Nearly twenty per cent of people over 65 in York yet to have flu jab

Friday, 5 January 2024 11:34

York: Man in hospital after suspected stabbing in Garden Street

Friday, 5 January 2024 11:30

Main York shopping street set to close after hole found under road

Friday, 5 January 2024 11:25

Council boss defends 'shambolic' York bus change consultation

Friday, 5 January 2024 11:22

Motorcycle clubs across country represented at York business owner's funeral

Thursday, 4 January 2024 13:21

Floods may force changes at closed York tearooms

Thursday, 4 January 2024 13:13

20 flood warnings for York and North Yorkshire as river levels remain high

Thursday, 4 January 2024 13:00

Blue badge access to York city centre to be restored from today

Thursday, 4 January 2024 12:58

Grant for volunteer-run theatre 'gives everyone a chance'

Wednesday, 3 January 2024 11:29

York bus services face cuts to save £200,000

Wednesday, 3 January 2024 11:28

Selby and Malton: firefighters battle to save homes from flooding

Wednesday, 3 January 2024 11:21

York and North Yorkshire braced for further flooding in wake of Storm Henk

Wednesday, 3 January 2024 11:19

Thousands to descend on York as popular Viking festival returns in 2024

Tuesday, 2 January 2024 12:37

York mourns death of popular landlord of several York pubs

Tuesday, 2 January 2024 12:33

'We lost 6.5 stones between us!' Local couple share diet secrets in new cookbook

Tuesday, 2 January 2024 12:31

Yellow weather warning and three flood warnings for York

Tuesday, 2 January 2024 12:28