Part of the Bar Walls are closed this morning and a police cordon is up along Bar Lane

Plans to provide life-saving equipment in York have been lodged.

Campaigners fighting to save a 'vital lifeline' from closure say the strength of support from across Ryedale and beyond has been overwhelming.

AN historic church which dates back nearly 1,000 years is opening its doors this weekend to raise awareness of its importance to the local community.

Tang of Tang Hall says a one star food hygiene rating it received amid a dispute over the shelf life of pickles is ‘unfair’.

The home addresses of North Yorkshire councillors are to be removed from the public register to protect them from harassment.

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said the incident happened on a farm access road outside Walkington, thought to be close to Middlehowe Road, around 8.30pm last night (Tuesday, June 16).

York-based Glossa Speech Therapy, which supports older teenagers and adults, is marking 18 years of helping people find their voice.

Chris Bell and Anthony Myhill, business partners at Derwenthorpe Flooring, have won a sixth industry award.

Pocklington School's first Athletics Afternoon recently brought together children from eight primary schools across the region.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s waste and recycling team handed out around 5,000 bags at eight events across the region.

To help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, we've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in York.

Here are the latest public notices announced across York.

A teenager’s courage helped catch a knifeman who twice fought with other men in front of residents in a North Yorkshire town centre, York Crown Court heard.

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority’s first apprentice, Kieran Graham, has been named Technology and Digital Apprentice of the Year.

A new independent business is set to open its doors in the heart of York in the next few weeks.

Scores of writers will soon be performing at the York Mystery Plays Festival and Fringe in Merchant Taylors' Hall.

Emily Joy, who founded Emily Joy Garden Design, is making a name for herself with her creative and hands-on approach to outdoor spaces.

Fortus, based in York, has secured funding from LDC, part of Lloyds Banking Group, to support its growth ambitions.

Corporate Trade Supplies (CTS) UK has acquired Industrial Workwear Ltd and Schott Packaging as part of its expansion plans.

Motorist Fest 2026 is taking place at The Motorist near Sherburn-in-Elmet on June 28.

The Acomb Artisan Market will take place this weekend along Acomb’s Front Street.

The mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, has been appointed as an advisor to the board of Active Travel England.

Hunter Gee Holroyd is celebrating its 95th anniversary in 2026, reflecting nearly a century of service and growth.

Pupils from Melsonby Methodist Primary School produced a replica Melsonby Hoard after taking part in a hands-on archaeology workshop.

Jess Tate, from Bridlington, is tackling the inaugural North Yorks Ultra Challenge to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.

York City Gymnastics' adult team earned a string of medals and high placements at the 2026 championships.

An “imposing and uniquely designed” home has hit the market in Fulford Road, York – for £950,000.

Andy Burnham “could shape the future of the Labour party and our country” if he wins the Makerfield by-election, York Central MP Rachael Maskell has said.

A Porsche driver involved in a crash near Castle Howard was “driving like an idiot” and regretted it had happened, a witness told a jury at York Crown Court.

Former Top Gear and Grand Tour host Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer.

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The 1970's show The Wombles is returning to screens with a new series for a fresh generation of viewers.

Two teenagers have been arrested following an alleged assault in part of York which left a man with 'serious facial injuries'.

The family of a man in his 60s who was "totally irreplaceable, kind, loving and hilarious" have spoken of their loss after he was killed in a crash in a North Yorkshire town.

A Porsche Boxster became airborne and zigzagged across road before crashing into a Land Rover Defender carrying a family to Castle Howard, a jury heard.

A POPULAR West End star and TV Soap actress are joining the cast of a pantomime coming to a North Yorkshire theatre later this year.

Works on a scheme at one of York's biggest attractions have taken a step forward.

A Scottish company which sells whisky across the world has lodged plans to open a shop in York.

A woman has been arrested after a group of people allegedly assaulted a man outside a York betting shop.

All lanes of the A64 westbound have reopened following this morning's crash.

CREWS from three North Yorkshire fire stations are currently at the scene of a blaze involving poultry sheds.

A DECADE-LONG strategy to revitalise North Yorkshire’s harbours has been approved by council leaders.

Cllr Anna Baxter, of City of York Council, remembers Jo Cox on the anniversary of her murder.

Members of York CAMRA have launched this year’s annual beer festival 2026, with tickets now going on sale.

Jo Cox will "never be forgotten", York politicians have said on the 10th anniversary of the MP’s murder.

A GROUND-breaking water saving device has secured a major contract with one of UK’s premier independent garden centre chain.

Church Lane, off Low Ousegate in York, will close for Yorkshire Water works, City of York Council said.

A £350,000 plan to support access to sports by expanding a North Yorkshire boxing club has received enthusiastic backing from council leaders.

A MODERN café in North Yorkshire could convert part of its building into hotel accommodation if plans are approved by the council.