Wigginton Road has been blocked in both directions by a burst water main, causing traffic chaos

Police are trying to find missing Northallerton man Matthew Newbould.

WORK has started on the installation of up to 25 HUGE batteries in a field on York’s outskirts in a bid to help protect up to 100,000 homes from power cuts.

Firefighters have been called out to grass fires in York, Scarborough and other parts of North Yorkshire.

THERE'S change at the top of one York school.

AMBITIOUS plans to redevelop Coney Street and York’s riverfront have received a boost with approval to convert the upper floors of a former bank and travel agency into flats.

Could I please correct your article in the Press on Saturday July 17?.

Amidst all the discussion about coping with the very hot weather, one thing has not been mentioned: the problem of cold supermarkets.

While pleased to see York shortlisted for the headquarters of Great British Railways, I am anxious about our strategy going into the final phase.

A PRIMARY school has been crowned the overall winners of the STAR MAT Sports Cup - which more than 100 pupils took part in.

YORK has been named as one of the best cities in the UK for getting a good night's sleep, according to new research.

PRIDE events has announced it will be hosting a debut event at a popular venue in East Yorkshire.

There’s been a crash in Snainton near Scarborough this morning.

THE Stephen Joseph Theatre's stage version of Noël Coward's buttoned-up story of forbidden love, Brief Encounter, opens tomorrow in Scarborough.

With the new card, shoppers can earn 1% back in Asda Pounds.

Tesco said it is aware of the issue and has implemented a fix which prevents the fraudulent use of this coupon.

York Racecourse and Sky Bet team up to give Yorkshire-based good causes opportunity to win £20,000 donation in sweepstake style campaign

Asda, Sainsburys and more will offer discounts as part of a Government campaign to support families.

A Disney-inspired Government campaign – 10 Minute Shake Up – is being relaunched to encourage children to be active

Martin Lewis told ITV’s Peston programme: “The big movement that I am seeing is an increase of growth in people calling for a non-payment of energy bills"

York City travel to Guiseley for their third friendly of the 2022/23 pre-season. Can York pick up their first win of the new campaign? Live updates from kick-off at 7.30pm.

A WOMAN has been sexually assaulted after taking a short cut down an alleway while walking home in East Yorkshire.

AN investigation is underway in to an arson attack on a farm at Crockey Hill near York.

Bright Beginnings nursery in Rawcliffe Drive, York is set to close

YORK City lost 1-0 to Guiseley in a tightly fought game at Nethermoor Park.

Jan Shaw, 81, wants to abseil down Brimham Rocks near Harrogate to help raise money for Thirsk Salvation Army.

THIRSK and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake has written to immigration minister Kevin Foster urging him to postpone any decision on an asylum reception centre for up to 1,500 young men at former RAF Linton-on-Ouse until a new Prime Minister and government ...

THOUSANDS of children from across York took part in the city's first ever Schools Reading Festival, meeting author Anthony McGowan.

JOHN ASKEY has insisted that his York City side losing to Guiseley is “not good enough.”

AN INQUEST has opened into the death of a pilot whose plane crashed on the North York Moors during the Second World War.

McDonald’s is launching a rewards scheme in the UK to let customers collect points to spend on food or donate to charities.

Make It York is calling out for visual artists, print makers, and designers to create a bespoke bauble design to celebrate the 30th anniversary of York’s St Nicholas Fair with a prize of £500 up for grabs.

A MAN has been arrested after a young woman was sexually assaulted on Scarborough seafront.

His club confirmed the striker has left the club’s pre-season camp, adding “the matter will be reviewed on his return”.

A FILM director says a new TV detective drama The Duke of York Mysteries, set in York, could bring in £75 million to the local economy by tempting more international visitors to the city.

POLICE confiscated hundreds of bottles of alcohol and seized powerful sound systems after crowds of drinkers flocked to a North Yorkshire beauty spot on England’s hottest ever day.

Woodfield School in Harrogate in North Yorkshire is one step closer to closing its doors.

Volunteers from a Yorkshire construction firm have helped a local primary school to renovate its garden of remembrance.

PRIMARY school pupils in York were treated to some brightly coloured fun before they leave for secondary school this week.

I READ with a growing sense of outrage in your pages that Tory-controlled North Yorkshire County Council is having to dip into its budget to offer support to those households which, as a result of the present-day economic climate, find themselves in ...

WORK on a scheme for 83 homes approved for a York village last year despite much opposition is set to begin in the months ahead.

A COLLEGE in North Yorkshire has hosted a number of successful Discovery Days with primary schools - giving pupils the chance to explore further education.

A YORK woman has made a "complete change" to her body after taking part in a weight training programme at a local gym - losing 15kg in the process.

Boothferry Bridge, on the road between Howden and Goole in East Yorkshire is set to close to traffic for almost a day before it can reopen this weekend.

TRAINS were finally running again between London and York this afternoon after urgent repairs to signalling equipment, needed following yesterday's heatwave, kept the East Coast Mainlne closed.

Demolition of the former Mecca Bingo Hall on Fishergate has started, to make way for 276 student flats.

THE multi-billion-pound York Central regeneration scheme has passed a major milestone with work about to start on more than £100m of vital infrastructure needed for it.

A CEREMONY has been held at York Minster to mark the installation of solar tiles on the roof of its Refectory.

THEY helped bring the unique rhythms and beats of South Africa to the world. And now Ladysmith Black Mambazo are lining up a hot date in York.

THOUSANDS of households across the York area lost their power supplies yesterday as the city became one of the hottest places in the world.