THE site of a York store which was destroyed by fire more than two years ago is set to be redeveloped as a business park which could create up to 100 jobs.

A MAN who carried out ‘top secret’ work during the Second World War has revealed how he helped develop codebreaking machines at Bletchley Park – but only realised his part in defeating Hitler 50 years later.

Less than two weeks to go now until you can head down to your local for a pint and a bite to eat - provided it has a beer garden.

A COLLAPSED fashion chain with shops in York and Selby has been saved by a senior executive with backing from an international consortium, it has been announced.

THE boss of a York supermarket has called for a digital sales tax to help support the recovery of the high street.

TEMPERATURES could plunge to minus 8C (17.6F) in some parts of the UK as forecasters warn that nowhere will be “immune” to sleet and snow.

A YORK property developer is swapping the city’s riverside paths for the ridges of Everest as he attempts a mountain climbing record.

DEMAND from diners inspired the team at a 15th century restaurant to create a retail range of their puddings.

Make it York and City of York Council’s proposed marketing campaign to bring visitors from across the country (Campaign to promote city to visitors, April 3) seems way over the top.

A HOMELESS man has been jailed for slashing another man with a glass shard and giving him a 15cm wound.

MEMBERS of a heartbroken York family have revealed how they lost their beloved pet dog to Alabama Rot - and are now planning a marathon walk to raise funds to research the condition.

THOUSANDS of patients are waiting more than a year for non urgent treatment at York Hospital, figures reveal.

Some of the incendiary bombs dropped on the seventh air raid in the vicinity of Shipton Road fell in the Flaxton rural district as the City of York boundary then was on the city side of Clifton Park sports ground (Can you help identify these forgo...

BORIS Johnson has confirmed that all shops can reopen, and pubs can serve customers outdoors again, from next Monday - as the impact of the lockdown on York’s tourism industry was once again demonstrated today.

DEVELOPERS have teamed up to buy the Mecca Bingo building in York just a month after acquiring a city nightclub venue.

CITY of York Council has outlined how it is preparing for the easing of lockdown restrictions next Monday.

CHARRED cans and bottles have been left among the ashes lying on York's riverside after bonfires were lit over Easter.

A POPULAR fish and chip restaurant, which comes complete with it’s own ghost, is all set to an extensive refurbishment prior to re-opening in May.

THE owners of a 16th century coaching inn say they cannot wait for it to become the 'beating heart' of a North Yorkshire village again, following the Prime Minister's confirmation that the lockdown is to ease next Monday.

THE York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has gone another day without a coronavirus-related death.

BORIS Johnson will stage a coronavirus press conference later today about further plans for easing the lockdown.

MOUNTAIN rescuers and an air ambulance were deployed twice in two days after a motorcyclist and a walker were injured in separate incidents in North Yorkshire.

The centre page spread of Boyes store (The Press, March 29) reminds me of my earlier days as a travelling salesman doing a lot of mileage and also collecting many full books of Green Shield stamps, courtesy of ‘triple’ or ‘quadruple’ offer...

FIVE boosts in the battle against Covid have emerged in the latest statistics released by City of York Council.

THE southbound A1 has reopened after being closed for several hours by a crash near Knaresborough early today.

WINTRY showers left a dusting of snow on hilly areas of North Yorkshire early today as an Arctic blast swept the country.

HERE are the latest temporary traffic restrictions for York announced by City of York Council:

THE first LGBT+ café could be opening up in York as soon as 2022 as a York artist starts to turn their dream into reality.

A MAN who tried to persuade a series of people he thought were girls to perform sexual acts online and sent them obscene photos has been jailed.

A YORK Youtuber with over 500 subscribers says his videos are about "being more than something" as he breaks the stigma around his job.

BRIDES-TO-BE are facing heartbreak after a York hotel cancelled their wedding ceremonies and receptions this summer.

THERE has been a big fall in the number of coronavirus cases in York.

Reader Emma Brownridge sent us these dramatic photos of a white van that overturned near the A1237 Great North Way roundabout at about 2pm today.

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of supplying class A drugs after a raid on a flat in Selby.

The Archbishop of York has been criticised for 'sending out the wrong message' by advertising for a new £90,000-a-year chief of staff.

YORK'S McArthurGlen designer outlet is planning to open its doors again on April 12.

There were chocolate eggs galore for village children in Bishopthorpe when Easter celebrations kicked off at St Andrew's Church on Friday.

There have been no Covid-related deaths at York Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust for the second day running - and only one death in the last two weeks, which was recorded on Friday.

Hot ashes left in a wheelie bin set fire to a nearby car.

NATIONAL Park bosses have repeated pleas for people heading out into the countryside this weekend to stick to Covid guidelines - and to take their litter home.

HAVE you seen Ted?

THOUSANDS of breast cancer patients could benefit from a new, five-minute treatment that is being rolled out across the country, says NHS England.

AN online forum will be held later this month to help private landlords in Ryedale who have been hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.

A van which caught fire in Eden Avenue, Selby, last night may have been set alight deliberately.

A STREET full of independent businesses in a North Yorkshire town has had a helping hand in their bid to attract shoppers.

NORA Penn will celebrate her 100th birthday today (April 4), putting her long life down to “taking things in moderation”.

HERE is a look inside a £2.9 million country style home with its own swimming pool and cinema.

PEOPLE can learn about flood defence plans for Fulford at a virtual meeting.

This year I’ve had lots of conversations which have begun: ‘Oh, Easter is quite early this year.’ It is.

MORE than 100 people gathered in Parliament Street today as part of a national ‘day of action’ co-ordinated by Sisters Uncut to protest at the controversial Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.