A YORK mother has told of the ‘overwhelming outpouring of love’ she has received, following the death of her ‘kind and thoughtful’ son.

AN APPEAL to pay for a holiday in America for the mother and brothers of a five-year-old York boy who has died of a brain tumour has raised more than £11,000 in less than 24 hours.

For the last 18 months during which we have been in the grip of a pandemic, the NHS and GPs have, under dire circumstances, done their best to provide as good a service as possible.

Everyone knows that York is a beautiful city. What we don't often notice is that that beauty is more than skin deep.

Children from Naburn school have walked all the way to France - virtually! For the last month they’ve each logged how far they’ve walked - whether to and from school, or just out and about with their families.

What an excellent letter from Stewart Kirk (Car drivers don’t have a right to cause pollution, May 25).

YORK'S new Lord Mayor has been appointed at a ceremony during the annual council meeting.

YORK teacher Sam Hardcastle made a promise to his late mum Sally, 59, to run a marathon to raise funds in her memory - and has now signed up for three!

A COMMUNITY mosaic featuring pictures of residents has been unveiled at the York Community Stadium complex.

CORONAVIRUS travel restrictions are preventing a driver who caused life-threatening injuries being brought to justice.

Peter Rickaby (Letters, May 26) says that following Dominic Cummings’ comment, either Matt Hancock should resign or Cummings will be sued.

A THIRD man has been arrested during a joint police and council investigation into alleged breaches of Covid restrictions at a York barbershop.

THE CREATORS behind York's Chocolate Story have sealed a major deal with ITV which will see the launch of a £7m I'm a Celebrity theme park.

POLICE in York have sent out a warning that they may use dispersal orders this weekend in three key locations.

POPULAR pop-up tipi bars will be returning to two locations in York next month in time for summer.

POLICE are asking the public for ideas on how to stop sexual activity going on in a York layby.

KENNY Thomas was on parole at the time of the mob attack on May 30, 2019, from a five-year sentence for two York city centre robberies.

THE Covid rate is remaining stable so far in York and North and East Yorkshire, despite rises elsewhere which are being fuelled by the Indian variant.

THE council made a U-turn on a decision to ban the public from attending a public meeting – 11 minutes before it was due to start.

POLICE are trying to trace a man who caused a disturbance in a cafe.

DOUGHNUT taste testers are wanted for what could possibly be the sweetest job in the world.

A COVID patient is still being treated at a York trust hospital but they have come out of intensive care.

WORK has begun on installing a new walkway on York city walls at Tower Two, which will allow visitors to see inside the tower for the first time in 200 years.

YORK Art Gallery officially reopens on Friday, May 28 - and a series of ‘lost pots’ by one of Britain’s best known artists will be the star attraction.

CHILDREN eat for free at a York department store cafe this half term week.

ST OSWALD’S CE Primary School in York is preparing for a monumental celebration - its 250th birthday.

YORK Theatre Royal is to take a summer production of Around the World in 80 Days around the city of York.

After their recent poor showings in national and local elections, Labour are looking for policies to reconnect with the general public.

POLICE arrested 20 people during a week of action to tackle “county lines” drug dealing.

One comment made by Dominic Cummings with which I was in total agreement concerned the top echelons of our civil service.

The economy of York and North Yorkshire will grow back and be better as it recovers from Covid-19, says a business leader.

POOR housing conditions in York are affecting students’ mental and physical health, according to a report.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a war memorial in a popular York park was vandalised with paint.

RESIDENTS struggling with their finances because of the pandemic are set to get £75 off their council tax bill in York.

SCHOOLCHILDREN who sketched designs for a new meadow have been helping to bring it to life by sowing wildflower seeds.

A YOUNG robber who claimed he was a "gangster of York" has been jailed for breaking both arms of a man in a city centre mob attack.

THE North’s leaders have called on the Government to publish a long-term plan for transport amid promises for investment in the region's railways.

AN award-winning BBC radio presenter died in hospital after suffering blood clots after she received the AstraZeneca vaccine, her devastated family has said.

I find myself in complete agreement with Paul Fieldman and his comments regarding the improvement to the quality of life to the residents in the area (Could The Groves have some rising bollards, please?, Letters, May 26).

THE Cinderella on Ice show has a message for its families in search of a fairytale after changing venues in York.

TWO men have been arrested during a raid today by police and council officials on a York barbershop.

POLICE are hunting a man who sexually touched an 11-year-old girl as she made her way home from school.

POLICE were taken totally by surprise when they stopped this vehicle.

PEOPLE are being urged to be 'kind and respectful' to staff and volunteers at York's mass vaccination centre after some turned abusive while waiting for their jab.

MEADOWFEST is set to return this July with live music by Malton's riverside, meadows and gardens.

A YORK woman has described doing a "double take" after a duck left a special surprise on her garden table.

MEMBERS of the public are being urged to avoid using a footpath over safety fears.

"THE problem in this crisis was very much lions led by donkeys over and over again.”

A TEA party is planned for a community garden in York.

A YORK firm of funeral directors is to take part in the Great British Spring Clean - and is inviting neighbours to help them in keeping the area tidy.