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The Met Office is warning the UK is set to be hit with a huge ‘pollen bomb’ this weekend, with hay fever sufferers being urged to prepare for the high pollen.

Cyclists will show off their beautiful legs from the Millennium Bridge at 4.15pm on a leisurely 5-mile city route past York's iconic views. Some will reveal a lot more for the headlines for cyclist protection, the climate, body freedom and more.

Fulford Arms is hosting its very own live choir this week for anyone who wants to sing along to pop music of the 90s.

Grantley Hall, is hosting the open day between 3-7pm on Thursday June 27th.

Kirsty Anne Burnett, aged 41 and Andrew James Peter Burnett, aged 20, were sentenced yesterday June the 6th.

Botanists were able to bring the flower back after it being extinct for thirty years.

Two men who were caught with 30 bags of cocaine in a supermarket car park have been jailed.

In the light of the terrible dam disaster unfolding on the Dnipro River right now, the people of Ukraine desperately need continued support.

York Theatre Royal is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Crewes as their new Chief Executive.

The National Railway Museum’s largest ever family-focused visitor experience named Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery is set to open on Saturday 22 July in time for the summer holidays.

York City FC are delighted to announce the signing of forward Cedric Main, who will join the club upon the expiry of his contract with Blyth Spartans from July 2023. 

Cyclists from one of York’s twin towns, Münster, Germany, will soon arrive by bike to see their friends.

Dr David Hartley, a renowned York GP, will retire this month after 35 years.

A new McDonald's restaurant has opened in Thirsk, providing round-the-clock service.

A proposal has been submitted to the City of York Council to convert a home office in Penyghent Avenue, Tang Hall, into a nail bar.

A well-known York chef, Tom Heywood, is set to open a brand-new restaurant in Helmsley, North Yorkshire.

The Dog Academy, which is a TV series on assisting owners with improving dog behaviour, is looking for York residents to take part in its second series.

The annual return of the Mothership Festival this weekend was another great success.

Fun times are ahead for Aperol Spritz lovers, as a new sun terrace has just opened in York, with the terrace being themed around the popular Italian liqueur.

York’s streets were filled with colour and positivity at the weekend, as many took to the streets in the city centre for the Pride Parade.

New figures for North Yorkshire have noted that a record number of motorists in the region were convicted of speeding last year.

The University of York has solidified its position as the premier institution in Yorkshire and the Humber, clinching the top spot in the highly regarded Complete University Guide rankings for the region and beating last year’s winner, Leeds. 

People travelling by train in York are to face more disruption as union members walk out over long running battle over pay and conditions.

Pride celebrations will be returning to York this weekend and will attract thousands of people sporting their rainbow colours and flags in support of the community.

Police are asking for the public’s help to find a wanted man from North Yorkshire.

Showcase Cinemas are offering a free ticket to see a film of your choice this Autumn.

Plans have been submitted to refurbish a former NHS treatment centre to help young people with disabilities.

North Yorkshire Police have appealed for witnesses with information following a burglary at a café in York.

York Against Cancer is thrilled to announce that the new complementary therapy programme offered at The Leveson Centre at York Community Stadium has been incredibly popular since its recent launch. Due to high demand, the charity is expanding the provision by bringing in a second therapist, meaning there will be more availability for cancer patients from across the region to benefit from these services free of charge.

​​​​​​​A new shop has opened in York that offers a variety of homeware, candles, and gifts.

North Yorkshire Police have stated there have been several cold callers doing door-to-door in York.

The search is on to seek out York’s inspirational young Asians.

Healthwatch York and Healthwatch North Yorkshire are working together to find out people's experiences of urgent care across York, Ryedale,Scarborough and Selby.

Mothership festival is returning to York this weekend on Sunday 4 June, and Jorvik Radio are the official partners.

Waitrose in Foss Islands, York has been affected by supply issues over the bank holiday weekend.

Old uniforms no longer needed by Northern staff are set to be shredded and turned into ‘further life products’ such as insulation and sound-boarding as part of a new environmental push by the train operator.

Six local women – all inspirational leaders within the local community – will form the Chorus when the Royal Shakespeare Company’s touring production of Julius Caesar visits York Theatre Royal from June 13-17.

2023 marks the 39th year of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), when we recognise the contribution volunteers make across North Yorkshire. 

A well-known toy shop is set to reopen its doors at a retail park in York.

A popular bed and breakfast in North Yorkshire has been named the best in the world.

Drivers are warned that inevitable disruption will occur as significant refurbishment on the A1237 York outer ring road begins.

“We need to be able to have these conversations so bereaved parents know they’re not alone”

Festival to showcase the best in Korean culture, music, art and food.

The National Railway Museum has partnered with York Archaeology to carry out excavations on site as part of their Vision 2025 programme of redevelopment.

John Hurst and Carol Macauley completed their 70 mile walk from York to Stockton last Thursday afternoon, in aid of the Alzheimer's Society,  and were welcomed by staff at Sustrans Hub on the High Street. 

York City Football Club are delighted to confirm that Michael Morton will continue in the role of first-team manager

The café at York’s medieval townhouse, Barley Hall, is set to embrace the rainbow flag this June as it transforms from coffee shop to ‘Molly House’ and hosts a series of events celebrating LGBTQ+ history as part of Pride Month.

From May 28th until July 31st, talented York sculptor Janie Stevens will pay homage to the wine industry by exhibiting her unique range of limestone sculptures at the award-winning Pairings Wine Bar based on Castlegate in York.

An appeal was launched yesterday by North Yorkshire Police after a 22-year-old woman was reported missing.

A year ago, charity shop It’s Donated on Lowther Street, near York Hospital, was in grave danger of closure. With falling sales and increasing costs, trustees voted last May to close It’s Donated and give its assets to the causes it supports.

Approximately 50,000 votes were cast and NE Musicals won Gold in the Best Event category for their show, Oliver Twist, which was performed last Christmas at Joseph Rowntree Theatre.

A street food venue, favoured amongst York locals, has confirmed that it will open a fully-fledged restaurant in the city.

A man has been taken to hospital following several reports of a person falling off a bridge in York.

Two fire crews tackled a blaze at a house local to York last weekend on Saturday 20th May.