7+ hour, 29+ min ago   (263+ words) A teen who consistently gives up her Saturdays to help maintain her local cemetery has been commended at the York Community Pride Awards. Grace Kirby was named Young Person of the Year, with judges praising her for being an “excellent…...

17+ hour, 52+ min ago   (221+ words) Police have issued a dispersal order in York after reports of youths causing "significant anti-social behaviour” in the city centre. A dispersal order, giving officers powers to arrest people who have been told to leave the area, is in place…...

17+ hour, 32+ min ago   (136+ words) A body has been recovered from a canal in North Yorkshire. The body of a man in his 60s was pulled from Ripon Canal on Sunday morning (September 13). North Yorkshire Police said its officers were called to the scene in Boroughbridge…...

20+ hour, 16+ min ago   (189+ words) A mysterious character has insisted that their spooky gothic market in York will be safe – because he said he has “the Yorkshire ghostbusters coming”. Black Phillip, who docks a white face mask, black bowler hat and dark suit, will hold…...

21+ hour, 47+ min ago   (180+ words) A beer festival is preparing to get underway – in a York church. York CAMRA’s 52nd Beer and Cider Festival opens on Wednesday (September 16) to Saturday in St Lawrence Parish Church, off Lawrence Street. The Bishop of Beverley is due to bless…...

21+ hour, 21+ min ago   (301+ words) A new Christmas movie filming in York has announced its latest cast member – a rescued Beagle named Mateo. Mateo will join former Doctor Who actor and Blue Peter presenter Peter Purves on screen in the film, the Santa Express, due…...

1+ day, 29+ min ago   (152+ words) A housebuilder is supporting an apprentice in York by contributing towards an AAT Level 3 qualification. Persimmon Homes has offered a contribution towards training costs for Izabela Bogusiewicz, an employee at Safe and Sound Homes (SASH), allowing her to progress to…...

23+ hour, 59+ min ago   (339+ words) AN outdoor youth group which helps build confidence, teamwork and a sense of belonging to children from diverse backgrounds has been awarded a York Community Pride Award. Run by environment charity St Nicks, Urban Wild Youth Group supports young people…...

1+ day, 27+ min ago   (388+ words) Notable Speech teed himself up for the defence of his Breeders’ Cup crown by winning his second Woodbine Mile on Saturday. Charlie Appleby’s five-year-old returned to Canada in search of a seventh victory at the highest level, a record which…...

23+ hour, 41+ min ago   (522+ words) More than 500 classic cars have turned out for a rally in York. The vehicles, which also included busses, lorries and motorcycles, were on display at York Racecourse from 10am to 4pm on Sunday (September 13). Sunday’s event is the York Historic Vehicle Group’s…...