A NEW multi-million pound deal is 'the final piece of the puzzle' for York developers as they press ahead with ambitions to revitalise the city centre.

YORK has been ranked as the third safest place to live in the Uk, according to new research.

North Yorkshire residents are being offered discounted compost bins to help them to go green while making their gardens thrive.

A RAIL operator is urging people to avoid travel by train this bank holiday weekend ahead of strike action by the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union.

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Villagers are calling on planning bosses to reject a proposal to create a waste transfer station in open countryside, amid fears it will exacerbate an accident black spot on the A19.

POLICE have helped round up 40 cows which had escaped from a field on to a North Yorkshire road.

A MOPED caught fire in a York alleyway early today.

A VEHICLE has crashed into a parked car in York.

POLICE are searching for a 62-year-old man who has not been seen since Wednesday evening.

Prince Andrew and York council: "Let he without sin cast the first stone" - letters

A COUPLE who started doing takeaways in the midst of the pandemic have now launched a restaurant in York.

THE nuns of York's Bar Convent took on many roles during the Second World War.

A MEDIEVAL army will process through the streets of York tomorrow.

A YORK GP says immediate action is needed to tackle the toughest challenges he has ever seen facing GP practices - and is appealing for mutual understanding from the community rather than vitriol and anger.

Tickets for the one man show in York go on sale today.

YORKSHIRE Water and other water companies, as part of an industry wide initiative, have been awarded £880,000 funding to facilitate an open data platform.

Items have been donated from many celebrities to help raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust

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A YORK solicitor who "undermined justice" at York Crown Court in a child sexual abuse trial when sitting as a juror has been jailed.

AN INTIMATE restaurant at York's smallest hotel is hosting a plant-based takeover.

North Yorkshire Police are investigating an incident which happened in Bedale.

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

A 'PHENOMENAL' science show is coming to a popular theatre in York - bringing silliness and learning to the city.

POLICE say the death of a man on a farm near Pocklington remains 'unexplained' and their inquiries are continuing.

Ann was married to The Good Life star Richard Briers will be “very much missed” by her daughters, Lucy Briers of ITV’s Endeavour and Katie.

A former York Rectory can be converted into flats.

ONE more death related to Covid-19 has been recorded at hospitals in the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

A NEW way of introducing newcomers to Association Croquet developed at York Croquet Club is now set to be adopted across the country.

A YORK man is off the road for five years after he was caught drink driving on the outskirts of Leeds.

WINNERS of a creative writing competition have been announced by a school in York - which hosts the annual event for young writers and poets in the city.

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A BIG name from the dance music scene will headline a major outdoor celebration of Ibiza classics near York this summer.

A YOUNG person was assaulted by a gang of youths last month - and police have launched an appeal for support from the public.

A YORK hospital is set to install an MRI scanner suite to meet growing demand for screening services.

YORKSHIRE Air Ambulance is urging holiday-goers to stay safe this bank holiday to prevent a rise in incidents across the region.

DOG owners are being reminded that the annual restrictions excluding their pets from certain parts of beaches along the East Coast come into force this weekend.

COUNCIL tax rebates worth £150 are starting to be paid into bank accounts across the Harrogate district – but thousands of households will have to wait to apply.

FIREFIGHTERS have helped police search the roof of a property in York city centre.

"The loving care shown by York NHS was wonderful" - letter

A YORK shop that counts Ronnie O'Sullivan among its customers has come through the pandemic fighting fit.

"Let's hope Elon Musk will be the saviour of free speech" - letter

North Yorkshire’s chief constable has warned that the recruitment of new police officers won’t be felt in communities for years to come.

York’s council leader has called on the government to take action over “deeply concerning” incoming rail service cuts that will hit the city.

John Scott remembers the Baedeker Raid of April 29, 1942 well - or at least its aftermath.

A UNIQUE new clothing brand inspired by a young York woman’s brave battle against a brain tumour has been successfully launched at a city club - on the third anniversary of her death.

SPECIAL events have taken place to welcome the Archbishop of York into his new role as chancellor of the University of Cumbria.

A Tory MP is accused of watching pornography on his mobile phone in the House of Commons chamber.

The iPhone has become the most popular mobile phone device in the world since its first release all the way back in 2007.

A BUSINESS, which has a shop in York, has launched a limited-edition fudge - with all proceeds going to Direct Relief to support Ukraine.