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York has been named as the most festive city in England in a new study by Hammond’s Furniture.

The government has pledged £3.9 billion for a rail project which will improve connectivity in the north of England.

Government have announced a further £2 million for York and North Yorkshire as part of a drive to unlock private investment, speed up efforts to tackle climate change and help the UK reach its net zero target.

Coptoberfest, the annual charity beer festival held in Copmanthorpe, is pleased to announce that 2023 was the most successful year to date.

Train timetables across the North of England will change on Sunday (10 December) along with the rest of the National Rail network.

The Paddy McGuinness – Nearly There tour is at York Barbican on Thursday 20th March 2025.

The footbridge to the York RI building on Queen Street had been removed as work on the York Station Gateway project continues.

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information following an assault that occurred on Lawrence Street.

New additions to the Potions Cauldron range on Shambles.

Free programmes offered to help your business grow

Ad Astra building ablaze overnight

On arriving at York station, the Ambassador was met by the Lord Mayor Cllr Chris Cullwick, the Lady Mayoress Joy Cullwick and members of City of York Council’s Inward Investment team.

City of York Council is looking for volunteer Parent Champions to help other parents and families in York, as part of the Raise York project.

Kieran Delaney who is 25 has launched his new exhibition starting this month in Bruks Cafe in Peter Lane.

New plans to redevelop part of York’s riverside have been submitted to the City of York council.

Ronnie O’Sullivan won a record-extending eighth UK title at the York Barbican.

Roxy’s Ball Room will open over two floors of Stonebow House after it was granted an alcohol licence in September.

Bootham has been announced as one of the 50 best places to live in the UK by the Telegraph.

York castle museum is set to reopen to host Christmas attractions.

Waste and recycling collection dates in York will be changing over the Christmas and New Year period.

York St John University launches new Institute for Health and Care Improvement. 

The council has launched its new ‘Fuel for Thought’ campaign this week, raising awareness of the dangers of burning wood and other solid fuels in the home.

Northern will be unable to operate any of its 2,500 daily services next Friday (8 December) due to strike action by the train driver union ASLEF.

York Christmas Market stalls have received a hi- tech boost for their businesses.

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information following an assault that occurred on Low Ousegate.

Northern has rolled out a new cleaning product which will leave its train interiors clean enough to eat from – and cut down on plastic waste. 

York St John University’s Director of Bereavement Services shares advice for supporting loved ones through loss.

Doughnut firm Project D is offering free treats to any customer called Harry or Hermione when it launches its new Harry Potter doughnut range at its York store on Friday. 

Grants have been awarded to a further 11 clubs to help support more people enjoy and access the health and social benefits of sport.

York’s Early Talk for York children’s speech and language programme has won the coveted ‘Learning Award’ at the Children and Young People Now Awards.

Wrap up warm as temperatures drop this week!

Share your views with the Council to improve York's air quality.

Jimmy 'The Whirlwind' White visits The Olive Tree.

Launched on the 25 November 2023.

Family-run creative hub and events venue Writers Retreat is launching four children’s books on Sunday 10 December in Beal, North Yorkshire.

City of York Council has won a £39,000 grant to plant more trees in the city from the DEFRA / Forestry Commission ‘Coronation Living Heritage Fund’.

City of York Council is set to launch a brand-new package of business support programmes and is inviting local businesses to an informative networking event hear directly from providers about the support on offer.

Work to install a toucan crossing across the dual carriageway on York’s inner ring road has been completed.

John Bishop brings his Back At It tour to York Barbican next year on the 5th and 6th of September.

Snooker players and fans had to be evacuated from York Barbican as the UK Snooker Championship was delayed when a fire broke out.

Kent Street, near the Barbican, is back open with roadworks in the street complete.

Lauren Greenwood who’s 17 has won gold in Orlando, following on from the two world titles in Ireland she won last year.

The Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership has launched its first-ever Health Equity Fellowship Programme.

City of York Council has responded to the Government’s Autumn Statement.

City of York Council is set to launch a brand-new package of business support programmes and is inviting local businesses to an informative networking event hear directly from providers about the support on offer.

Be a part of our return to the LNER Community Stadium!

Knife drop bins are to be installed in York and North Yorkshire as part of a national crack down on crime.

City of York Council has today begun a 10-week public consultation to help shape the future of transport across York and its surrounding villages.

York Dungeons says guests can buy £10 tickets from Thursday, November 23 until November 27.

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about a collision that occurred at York Hospital.

Community First Yorkshire is a charity that provides support and guidance to other charities, voluntary groups and community organisations in North, South and West Yorkshire.

York, 21 November 2023: City Cruises York, the number one sightseeing and dining cruise operator on the River Ouse, is launching a Boat Bar this weekend.

The winners of the 2023 Celebration of Achievement Awards were revealed in a glittering awards ceremony held at Scarborough Spa recently.

Following agreement to restore Blue Badge holders’ access to the city centre from 4 January 2024, residents are being invited to help shape and further improve the city centre’s accessibility.

Award-winning, York-based personal line insurance provider, The Insurance Emporium, rounds off a successful year with two final award wins for 2023.

Haxby Road Academy named primary school of the year in national competition.

Councillor Claire Douglas demands a 'fair deal' for York.

Students in York campaign against changes made by First Bus.

York Christmas Trees has added five sheep to the award winning team at Wiggington to help deliver the most ecologically and sustainable Christmas tree growing system.

Australian Star Jason Donovan’s latest tour will come to York Barbican in March 2025.

The players of Wigginton Grasshoppers have raised £7,018 to help support children with brain tumours.

Kent Street, behind the York Barbican, is set to remain closed for another week.

A plan to build 4,000 affordable homes in York has been moved forward as the City of York Council seeks to address its housing crisis.

Much-needed 100% affordable, energy-efficient homes are to be delivered across the city by the Council and social housing partners.

City of York Council’s Executive has agreed a Universal Free School Meals Pilot Project for Key Stage 2 children in the city.

Greg Dyke has announced that he will be stepping down as the Chair of Make It York in the new year.