FIRE crews were called to an incident involving an electricity line on fire in front of a property in a North Yorkshire town.

A GOLF club in York had a lucky escape yesterday as a tree fell onto the course during Storm Malik.

STUDENTS from a North Yorkshire college recently hosted an art exhibition at Selby Abbey, showcasing their visions on how to create a more sustainable future.

AROUND 78,000 people were hit with power cuts during Storm Malik yesterday - and Northern Powergrid has been working hard to resolve these issues.

PLANS to transform three town centres in North Yorkshire are moving forward after members of the county council’s executive gave their unanimous backing earlier this week.

A RAILWAY charity in North Yorkshire has launched a major volunteer recruitment campaign to fill hundreds of varied roles across the organisation.

THIS archive image of York’s Coney Street, taken in 1986, may jog a memory or two for some of our readers.

Steven Cartwright is 51 lives in York and works as a radiology assistant. He is a keen member of The Press Camera Club.

120 years of York's Grand Opera House - in pictures

THE NHS is now offering Covid-19 vaccinations to children aged between five and 11 who are most at risk.

PLANS to knock down an empty Mecca Bingo hall and replace it with student flats are to be considered again by councillors – but debate about whether it constitutes a valuable community facility rages on.

HUNDREDS more workers joined company payrolls in York last month, figures reveal.

PUPILS at one city school are benefitting from a £1,000 cash donation to help boost wellbeing for children who go there.

Drivers were told although chances were low, it is still not worth the risk.

A number of areas of York have been hit by traffic after trees have fallen due to the strong winds.

HUNDREDS of cancers in the Vale of York were not discovered until they had progressed to the most deadly stage of illness – in 2019, before the pandemic made things even worse.

FIREW crews were called to cut a person free from a vehicle after a tree had fallen onto it after coming down due to the strong winds.

THIS area of York is shown to have the highest Covid-19 case rate in the city, according to the latest figures.

A nine-year-old boy and a 60-year-old woman have been killed by falling trees in strong winds caused by storms.

A BUNCH of York students had a lucky escape when high winds brought a huge tree crashing down on their house.

It is set to move eastwards across Scotland on Sunday and push across the North Sea in the early hours of Monday.

FUTURE apprentices and employers will have the opportunity to connect at an upcoming apprenticeship fair at a popular venue in York.

A POPULAR dance group in East Riding is returning this year with some top new pieces on display.

TRADERS at a popular market in York city centre have shut up shop early due to the strong winds.

YORK is one of the most vegan friendly cities in the UK, according to a recent study.

YORKSHIRE Water has called for a ban on plastics in wet wipes and all single-use sanitary items as they can lead to sewage problems.

EMERGENCY services are urging residents in York not to be alarmed if they notice a large presence in the city today, as they are taking part in training.

AMERICAN writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher and political philosopher Benjamin Franklin famously said: “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.”

A POPULAR running event in North Yorkshire which took place in December has raised funds for two local charities - including a hospice.

FIRE crews were called to an industrial unit last night after a small blaze was started in an oven.

A DOCTOR in York has reflected on when the UK's first two cases of Covid-19 were recorded in York two years ago today.

A TOP York hotel closed for two weeks for the first time in its history to undergo its biggest-ever refurbishment.

Remember when York's toilets were free - and had flowers?!

TWO years after the UK's first case of Covid-19 was recorded in York, an MP in the city has praised the "extraordinary" efforts of its people.

AN historic property where an iconic chocolate brand owner once lived is on the market for over £1 million.

PUPILS driving environmental change at one school got a VIP visit.

G Adventures has up to 25 percent off its global tours to more than 100 countries but the sale is ending soon. How to book your trip.

The most romantic day of the year is just over two weeks away so now is the time to find yourself a date using one of these dating apps.

Selfridges has launched its Valentine's Day gift collection. From Cartier rings to Burberry bags, shop the best deals here.

You might even send a little gift to yourself judging by Pandora's great prices.

An estimated 2.5 million UK households missed payments in January as increases in the cost of living start to “hit hard”.

Tesco, Co-op and Iceland are among the supermarkets urging customers not to eat food items bought in-store and return it to the point of sale.

Charity Cycling UK said that a “long-term and well-funded communications campaign” is needed to make people aware of the update.

WHEN I was growing up it wasn’t unusual for my dad to disappear on family days out.

Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden will be touring the UK in 2022

January 28 is International LEGO day and we know only one way to celebrate - stocking up on LEGO Minecraft, City, Friends sets and more.

A giant new gold coin has been made by the Royal Mint to celebrate the Chinese New Year

The Toyota RAV4 has been a huge sales success since its introduction in the mid-1990s.

A 29-year-old local man has been arrested in connection with a robbery at the Co-op in Grosmont.

"A perfect place to spend a couple of hours."