NORTHERN has urged customers travelling during the August bank holiday weekend to "plan ahead" and avoid busy times.

A WOMAN from York who has beaten cancer this year is now opening a new restaurant-bar in the city - in memory of her sister who died 10 years ago.

POLICE seized a car after the driver was stopped at the roadside.

UNFORTUNATELY many Universal Credit benefit claimants have now had notice that the £20 uplift given during the pandemic is being withdrawn at the end of September.

DO pet dogs get much cuter than this? Meet Teddy - the York pup with ambitions to become a social media influencer.

Has the pandemic changed the way the arts industry presents its work? Maxine Gordon asks if "outdoors" is the new "indoors" in the new normal

YORK Minster, the races, cycle paths - and even sightseeing buses. Just some of the many things that local people claim to love about York

CAMPAIGNERS against proposals to restrict disabled drivers' access to York city centre have staged a demonstration outside City of York Council's HQ.

There has been a concentration of outbreaks particularly in nursery and childcare facilities, Public health experts have warned.

A former Royal Marine who was near to the explosion close to Kabul airport has said his vehicle was targeted by a gunman.

It came after armed forces minister James Heappey warned there is “very credible reporting” of an “imminent” and “severe” threat to Kabul airport.

POLICE investigating the disappearance and suspected murder of York chef Claudia Lawrence 12 years ago are today searching a wooded area north of York.

TRAFFIC chaos is looming after it emerged that a key section of York's inner ring road must shut for a fortnight next month to replace faulty traffic light cables.

A MAN from York has died following a three-vehicle collision on the A59.

A MAJOR road has been closed with queuing traffic after an accident.

RAW sewage has poured into York’s River Foss and residents’ gardens and garages following a sewer main burst.

YORKSHIRE is set to be one of the worst hit areas of the UK by the “biggest overnight cut in benefits since the Second World War”, York-based campaigners have warned.

RESIDENTS in two York suburbs are being warned to be on their guard after a spate of burglaries.

CAMERA Club member Malcolm Hare sent us this fantastic image of his pug Ginny to mark National Dog Day!

Mr Kirby took to Twitter to confirm reports of an explosion as thousands try to flee Afghanistan amid Taliban control.

ALMOST 200 people attended an online meeting last night called by York Central MP Rachael Maskell to discuss preparations for York to take in refugees from Afghanistan.

ONE of York’s empty shops has been transformed into a 24/7 mini museum for the August Bank Holiday weekend.

A FAST food giant is opening a brand new restaurant creating 30 jobs.

SECONDARY school pupils are being urged to get tested – and vaccinated where possible – to stop coronavirus spreading and minimise disruption to lessons over the autumn term.

ARE these the cutest dogs in York?

YORK and North Yorkshire are set for a dry bank holiday weekend, which will start sunny but turn increasingly cloudy later.

DETECTIVES are investigating how a man came to suffer a serious head injury in a seaside town.

TWO people have been arrested after a car was stopped by police in an East Yorkshire village and more than £1,000 in cash and a quantity of drugs were found inside.

MORE than 40 online events showcasing the range of environmental activities and groups in and around York will be held during the city’s second Environment Week.

PREGNANT women are being urged by York and North Yorkshire health leaders to get both doses of the Covid vaccine

YORK'S weekly recorded Covid-19 case rate has dropped again - but more cases continue to be confirmed in the area.

The UK became the first country to roll out the AstraZeneca vaccine in January.

HUNDREDS of children and adults have given their views on the future of two North Yorkshire outdoor learning residential centres as part of a county council review of the service.

Here is a list of UK companies struggling to keep up with demand with messages to customers.

POLICE are continuing the search for a missing Scarborough man - and officers are "growing increasingly concerned for his welfare."

BUSES in York are set to get new routes and times from next month.

THE North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced the return of its magical journey aboard the Santa Express this Christmas.

SELBY library is bringing back therapy dogs to help both children and adults with learning difficulties to build their confidence with reading.

A POPULAR venue has been internationally recognised for "consistently deliver great experiences" after receiving an award.

HUNDREDS of cyclists did not let the poor weather conditions dampen their spirits as they gathered together for the Yorkshire Lass cycling event to support women's charities.

Earlier this year, Clubcard users were able to extend their vouchers for an extra six months.

HISTORIC artefacts have gone on display at a Beverley museum.

It is good to see that we Yorkies are still caring citizens (York is preparing to take in Afghanistan refugees, August 19).

POLICE and firefighters were called in to a vehicle on fire in York.

The action taken by Cllr. D’Agorne to ban disabled badge holders from the city centre until 8pm not only affects the badge holders but the rest of their family and friends.

ANCIENT Roman men loved to tuck into a seafood feast - but women stuck to cheaper meat and vegetables, new research by the University of York has revealed.

STEPHEN Tompkinson and Jessica Johnson have an association with Educating Rita as long as Rita's degree course.

The UK became the first country to roll out the AstraZeneca vaccine in January.

Multiple people have been killed in at least two explosions in a suspected terror attack near Kabul airport.

The ex-Good Morning Britain presenter, Piers Morgan, has taken to Twitter to share his opinion on the disaster.