A CHARITABLE foundation set up in memory of composer and former Minster School headmaster Dr Richard Shephard, who died earlier this year, has started working with its first local schools.

MARTIN Hughes-Games is nervous. His five-year-old has just started a new school.

A CELEBRATION of food and drink has shone a light on the best producers in our region.

YORK Youth Council is appealing for new members.

MEET Bagpuss - a street cat who needs your help.

A NEW study has found 25 per cent of people in Yorkshire are unaware single people can foster.

OUR photo from the archive shows St George's Cinema, next to Fairfax House, Castlegate, York, before its restoration.

Autumn is well and truly on its way, meaning the clock change is coming... Here's what you need to know about what date they change in the UK and why.

A WELL-KNOWN York hairdresser has bowed out after 56 years at the cutting edge.

More petrol stations in York are closing until they get more fuel. City council urges drivers to act responsibly.

More petrol stations in York have had to close because they have run out of fuel.

York's transport chief has urged the city's drivers to act responsibly and not panic buy petrol.

A FEMALE Normandy veteran from North Yorkshire has died at the age of 98.

A MAN who stabbed his victim with a multi-tool has been locked up after a judge told him "you should only have a knife in your hands when you are cooking or eating".

A burglar tried on his victim’s clothes before cleaning up and doing DIY inside the home he broke into, York Crown Court heard.

A GAME of Thrones star is urging people in the York area to book an appointment to make their will.

HERE'S what we know so far after a plane crashed at Teesside Airport shortly after take off.

The McFly star was seen showing off his first moves ahead of his first dance on Strictly this Saturday night. 

From health and beauty to Home technology, you'll be able to pick up a bargain from the supermarket chains this weekend. 

A MAN has denied a charge of kidnapping a woman in York.

Food allergies and incorrect packaging are among the reasons behind a number of product recalls.

REVIEW: Top Gun, The Luna Cinema, Castle Howard, Friday, September 24

A MAIN road in York is to be closed for resurfacing works.

A SENIOR York councillor has hit out at his own authority for its failure to deliver on a much-vaunted cross-country cycle path.

AN indie rock band - who recently supported the Kaiser Chiefs - are set to visit a York grassroots venue for their latest cause.

WE can add the crisis in NHS dentistry to this year’s extensive and growing challenges.

AN empty shop at the heart of York city centre is all set to get a new lease of life.

YORK’S Covid vaccination centre is set to celebrate its first birthday next week - and a healthcare provider has reflected on the “admirable” work of volunteers and staff.

AN exceptional York teacher has finally received her just deserts at an award ceremony in London.

BEAUTIFUL? Yes. Thrilling? That too. And it's what the marketing people like to call reassuringly expensive.

FOR anyone terrified of spiders scientists have created an app that places a virtual 3D spider on your hand. They say it reduces fear of arachnids in real life.

USUALLY, a pampered pooch gets plied with luxury dog food and toys.

“What’s that in pounds?”

ORGAN donors and their families are the inspiration behind a new sculpture at York Hospital.

At least one petrol station in York has been closed because it has run out of fuel.

Food allergies and incorrect packaging are among the reasons behind a number of product recalls.

Drivers are being urged by the Government to "buy fuel as normal" amid panic buying elsewhere in Yorkshire and beyond.

AVERAGE speed camera (ASC) checks could be introduced on rural roads and built-up areas across York and North Yorkshire, it has emerged.

YORK people are being offered the chance to help redesign the masterplan for York Central - using an online ‘world building’-style toolkit.

THE town of Haxby has paid tribute to its resident peacock, Jeremy - described by one resident as a "much loved character".

A cat got more than she bargained for when she headed upwards until she reached the roof of a village house.

SUPERMARKETS have reassured York drivers that there is a "good availability of fuel" at petrol stations.

A FORMER primary headteacher will stand trial next year accused of having indecent images of children.

FIRE crews were called to an incident involving a shed on fire in York this afternoon - and managed to save the house from damage.

A VILLAGE primary school has been taken out of special measures.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information after a suspect stole a woman's walking stick in Scarborough town centre.

DRIVERS were queuing six deep at a York petrol station this lunchtime - as our pictures and video show.

CONTINENTAL pavement cafe culture in York looks set to stay with a temporary licence extension.

PANICKED drivers in York 'already started' queueing for petrol early this morning, reports suggest.

CHILDREN at one school got a surprise visit.