A FARMER’s field near York has turned into a LAKE after sinking by 2 metres because of subsidence caused by coal mining.

THIS area of York is shown to have the highest Covid-19 case rate in the area, according to the Public Health England (PHE) Covid map.

A NORTH Yorkshire hospice is giving thanks to its volunteers - as part of a national campaign to highlight the work of those who give up their time.

THERE are set to be a number of temporary traffic restrictions in York over the coming weeks.

Which is your favourite Yorkshire seaside town?

BUYING a business during a pandemic was ‘incredibly risky’, admits the new owner of a city centre deli.

Once again we have letters in The Press telling readers how the quality of life has improved for the residents of the Groves since the through road was closed.

A NEW wine shop is coming to Bishopthorpe Road as two friends hope to turn their pop up shop into a high street success.

WOULD you like to see a playground, fountain or pop up street food stalls at the site of the Castle Car Park?

YORK'S Christmas market may be extended to include St Helen's Square this year.

A PSYCHOTIC paedophile who distributed 25 sexual videos of children from his flat has been given a suspended prison sentence.

FIRE crews were called yesterday evening to tackle a blaze which had started in derelict flats in North Yorkshire.

NORTH Yorkshire’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner has met with dog owners from across North Yorkshire to hear their concerns about the growing fear of pet theft.

I recently visited the newly reopened St Sampson’s Centre in Church Street, York.

Good luck to the next generation when trying to heat their homes at affordable cost.

POLICE have issued an urgent appeal for help to find a missing 11-year-old boy.

POLICE are hunting a wanted man tonight.

COUNCIL bosses say they placed sandbags at the entrance to a closed York barbershop after receiving information that preparations were being made to open it again.

A YORK mother has told of the ‘overwhelming outpouring of love’ she has received, following the death of her ‘kind and thoughtful’ son.

Scientists will carry out laboratory tests to determine whether it reaches the threshold of being a variant of concern.

FEWER than five cases of the Indian coronavirus variant of concern have been detected in York, according to the city council.

MYSTERY Plays are finally set to be performed in York this summer - in a new venue near the Minster.

POLICE are warning the public and shop workers about a counterfeit voucher scam.

ORGANISERS of York’s Community Carol Concert in 2019 have finally been able to present the £6,700 raised to several local charities and good causes.

EDUCATION bosses in North Yorkshire have rejected calls to lengthen schools days and cut school holidays to help pupils catch up on their studies.

POLICE have shared the signs to look out for in LGBTQ+ domestic abuse cases as figures reveal about 25 per cent of lesbian and bisexual women have experienced domestic abuse in a relationship.

YORK'S weekly recorded Covid-19 rate has increased very slightly - and five more cases have been recorded in the area.

The opening times of some stores may vary, so customers should check details on Aldi’s website before their trip.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information about a burglary that occurred in York.

The high street bank has said it has prevented millions of pounds from being sent to “crypto-criminals”.

Cases of the variant have doubled in the last week sparking fresh concerns over stage four of Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown.

THIEVES struck at two premises on the same night.

For the last 18 months during which we have been in the grip of a pandemic, the NHS and GPs have, under dire circumstances, done their best to provide as good a service as possible.

Children from Naburn school have walked all the way to France - virtually! For the last month they’ve each logged how far they’ve walked - whether to and from school, or just out and about with their families.

Everyone knows that York is a beautiful city. What we don't often notice is that that beauty is more than skin deep.

What an excellent letter from Stewart Kirk (Car drivers don’t have a right to cause pollution, May 25).

YORK'S new Lord Mayor has been appointed at a ceremony during the annual council meeting.

AN APPEAL to pay for a holiday in America for the mother and brothers of a five-year-old York boy who has died of a brain tumour has raised more than £11,000 in less than 24 hours.

YORK teacher Sam Hardcastle made a promise to his late mum Sally, 59, to run a marathon to raise funds in her memory - and has now signed up for three!

A COMMUNITY mosaic featuring pictures of residents has been unveiled at the York Community Stadium complex.

CORONAVIRUS travel restrictions are preventing a driver who caused life-threatening injuries being brought to justice.

THREE men have been sent to prison at York Magistrates Court recently for periods ranging from 12 months to eight weeks.

A SINGLE-SHOT coronavirus vaccine from Johnson & Johnson has been approved for use in the UK.

HARROGATE council officials have moved to reassure the public that the construction of Ripon’s new swimming pool is progressing safely after an underground void was found at the site.

Peter Rickaby (Letters, May 26) says that following Dominic Cummings’ comment, either Matt Hancock should resign or Cummings will be sued.

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TWO massive sandbags have been placed at the entrance to the York barbershop in the latest twist of a wrangle over alleged Covid rule breaches.

A THIRD man has been arrested during a joint police and council investigation into alleged breaches of Covid restrictions at a York barbershop.

THE CREATORS behind York's Chocolate Story have sealed a major deal with ITV which will see the launch of a £7m I'm a Celebrity theme park.

POLICE in York have sent out a warning that they may use dispersal orders this weekend in three key locations.