Pressure is mounting to increase the HMRC personal allowance after MPs debated whether pensioners should avoid paying tax on their state pension.

A 'sweet but sassy’ York cat is looking for a calm and loving home after finding rescue life overwhelming.

Tourism businesses across North Yorkshire are being invited to participate in a free summer visitor marketing campaign that will tap into the power of nostalgia and revive the once staple holiday activity - sending postcards.

A “truly remarkable” home has hit the market in Bishophill, York – for £750,000.

Do you agree with our letter writer that York should prioritise spending money on keeping schools cool rather than improving the ring road?

Charlie & Ivy’s recently took home top honours for three of its products at the Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards.

Two teams from Ripon Runners completed two demanding team races in one action-packed weekend.

York is celebrating five years as a Good Business Charter City, adding being an ethical business can pay.

Former soldier, police officer, and now train driver at LNER, Jamie Burns is balancing a remarkable "double life" of public service and military duty.

Students from schools across the Excel Learning Trust were celebrated in a showcase of dance, music, and drama at York's Central Hall.

Tributes have been paid to a York businessman and dad who worked right up until the end of his life.

Tom Coleman, who works for Persimmon at its Staynor Hall development, has received a Pride in the Job 2026 Quality Award from the NHBC.

The Widening Access Demonstrator (WAD) scheme is opening pathways into careers in adult social care in Bridlington.

Off-grid cabins have opened their doors in the heart of a popular North Yorkshire forest.

A warning has been issued to beachgoers that removing natural materials like sand and stones from beaches is illegal

Richard Ashcroft was back in North Yorkshire. Dave Lawrence was at Scarborough Open Air Theatre to hear him. -

Virgin Media O2 has announced that it will start to switch off its 2G services in Summer 2029.

Plans to install almost 200 solar panels on the roof of a York building have been lodged.

The Yorkshire Soap Company and Imaginarium owners are opening a new shop in Monk Bar.

What is your view on this suggestion that we should move the House of Lords to York?

Bidders from Europe, USA and South America competed with UK bidders at a York auction of 29 historic horse-drawn carriages.

An “elegant” period home has hit the market in Knavesmire Crescent, York - for £525,000.

Police are mounting extra patrols across York and North Yorkshire tonight as the city and county prepare for England’s latest World Cup match.

A bar with 'fabulous' sharing platters that can be found in a North Yorkshire market town has been named the best in the region by Muddy Stilettos.

Police want to find this man as they investigate a fuel theft earlier this month.

One of North Yorkshire’s largest country estates totalling some 1,676 acres has gone on the market with a guide price of £14million.

Two days after firefighters warned about the use of disposable BBQ they had to deal with a fire linked to one at a North Yorkshire beauty spot.

Two drivers were banned and a man who committed a racial offence were among defendants sentenced recently at Scarborough Magistrates Court.

The popular Rise cafe has announced the opening of its second site in York.

Richard Ashcroft at Scarborough is just one highlight in a top-drawer week of entertainment across York and North Yorkshire

The Met Office has forecast a warm and sunny weekend across York.

It's official – the votes are in, and we can now reveal the best chippy in York.

Our letter writer is not impressed with this report into public toilet provision in the city - do you agree?

GIANT DUCK LANDS IN HELMSLEY WITH CHANCE TO WIN A YEAR'S WORTH OF UK BREAKS

Woldies, a seasonal attraction near Malton, is set to open its doors for the summer.

Ben Hardy is the new editor in York having moved from the Oxford Mail in Newsquest. He was previously a senior reporter in Norwich, Norfolk.

Fish and chips is a must on a day out at the seaside - this week we review the much-loved Magpie cafe at Whitby. Is it as good as they say?

Traditional methods passed down through one family and used in the same premises of a business in a North Yorkshire town bring about a unique side-effect thanks to a visible and aromatic part of the process, its owner said.

Here's a list of the cheapest garages in York this weekend, according to petrolprices.com.

City of York Council is marking Armed Forces Day today (June 27) with a flag-raising tribute and a week of activities.

York-based PenLife Associates has celebrated seven years of a former rugby professional making an inspirational journey to become a successful Independent Financial Planner.

A new restaurant which strives to unite the countries in the Mediterranean under one roof has opened its doors in a busy York street.

A new funding scheme by One Stop Business Finance is offering Yorkshire SMEs the chance to secure a no-strings-attached cash boost.

This week's lovely walk on the edge of the North York Moors allows you to enjoy Captain Cook's monument and Roseberry Topping

The Food Standards Agency has issued several “do not eat” notices affecting items stocked across major supermarkets.

Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning to anyone still on a standard variable tariff as the Energy Price Cap shoots up next week

SCONES bring a taste of summer, especially if they are served in the afternoon with jam and fresh cream.

British holidaymakers are being warned they could face a £2,150 fine for wearing the wrong footwear in Cinque Terre National Park - see the rules.

Royal Velvet, trained by William Knight, is set to return to York this weekend for a shot at Group race glory.

York Racecourse is set for a thrilling Saturday with a blend of racing and music from Becky Hill.