A York woman whose Jewish father was given sanctuary in the city after escaping from the Nazis during the war says we should welcome Afghan refugees with open arms.

THE building that was once home to one of York's oldest working men's clubs has been put up for sale - with a million pound price tag.

THE stage at a York church is to be removed to make room for a garden room and balcony under plans before the city council.

A LOCAL charity that helps deaf people beat isolation and lead confident lives has been nominated for a share of £25,000 that The Press is giving away to good causes in our area.

YOUNGSTERS at one school had an amazing surprise in store when they returned to class.

I was pleased to see the mural destined for display at the Community Stadium (The Press, September 14).

I was saddened to read of the passing of my old teacher Mr Alan Reed (Tributes after death of former teacher, actor and churchman, August 28).

A PICKERING couple are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary today.

A YORK video production company has been commissioned to create a series of animation projects for a global company.

ALMOST 250 years ago, a young and profoundly deaf astronomer by the name of John Goodricke leaned out of a window at York's Treasurer's House and made a series of observations which helped change the way we understand the universe.

BRIDLINGTON Kite Festival had its biggest turnout ever as visitors were entertained by the world’s largest inflatable kite display.

MORE than 50 scooterists and bikers rode from Stamford Bridge to York Minster to display their scooters and motorbikes outside the cathedral.

A GROUP of veterans are set to open a brand new exhibition in York today (September 16).

MAJOR improvement work to a railway bridge means freight can keep one of the country's biggest power stations running.

CBBC star Nina Wadia will begin his Strictly Come Dancing journey when the show begins on Saturday on BBC One.

The winner of the awards will be announced on Friday.

Vlad the tiger from the Yorkshire Wildlife Park has survived a medical procedure to check his spinal condition.

Eastenders star Nina Wadia will begin her Strictly Come Dancing journey when the show begins on Saturday on BBC One

POLICE have reopened a major road after a crash.

A SHOP assistant who pilfered so many scratchcards from the counter she left her boss with a £33,000 debt has walked free from court.

PLANS have been formally submitted for the conversion of York’s former psychiatric hospital Bootham Park into a 170-home retirement complex.

A NEW boss has been appointed at Make It York to take charge of its refreshed tourism strategy for the city.

A MAIN road is partially blocked after an accident.

WELL-KNOWN car dealer in York and Selby Michael Trueman has died in York Hospital after a short illness aged 76.

YORK restaurateur Paolo Silesu is changing things up at his popular Sardinian restaurant by launching a tasting menu full of the flavours of home.

A YORK restaurant owner has decided to sell her newest business venture for both "economic" and personal reasons.

BETTYS is to press ahead with the closure of its 'Little Bettys' branch in York's Stonegate, with nine employees affected by the decision.

A TEENAGER was injured in a crash.

POLICE were called in after a two car crash.

A YOGA instructor was forced to flex her wits as she launched a business while juggling motherhood with a baby and young son.

LATEST official figures have revealed a stark difference between the Covid infection rates in two areas of York.

NETWORK Rail has revealed it is planning to close a level crossing in a village near York.

THE North Yorkshire family of a little girl who has spent more than a year in hospital as she battles leukaemia has told of the invaluable accommodation provided for them by a charity.

YORK Normandy Veteran John Graham celebrated his 100th birthday today - still enjoying growing veg on his family allotment plot.

Boris Johnson is carrying out a Cabinet reshuffle. This is every minister that has been sacked.

Communities secretary Robert Jenrick has been sacked from his role as Prime Minister Boris Johnson carries out his cabinet reshuffle today.

As part of the latest cabinet reshuffle, Gavin Williamson has lost his role as Education Secretary

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has revealed the 11 things you need to know that could save you £100s on your energy bills.

Inflation has surged to its highest in nearly ten years after a record jump in August due to the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

THE westbound M62 has been blocked by a serious crash near Goole.

I can’t remember much about the England Brazil women’s football match I attended with my football-mad daughter in Middlesbrough in 2019.

What a shame the bee-friendly plants and flowers outside the art gallery are dying for the want of water.

Yippee, someone else who realises that our electrifying future isn’t all singing and dancing! (Some home truths on electric vehicles, Letters September 9).

I think the work that York boxing legend Henry Wharton and his team of trainers are doing at Henry’s Gym in Acomb is absolutely fantastic.

Just over a week ago, battles were raging round the Cabinet table as the Chancellor and Prime Minister couldn’t agree how to pay for social care.

A LAW firm with offices in York, Malton and Wetherby is expanding its team.

STRIKING external and internal signage has been installed at York's bold new development of apartments and offices following a five-figure deal.

A NORTH Yorkshire college has appointed an industry expert to help relaunch its accounting course.

BUSINESSES with strong green credentials will have more potential to thrive, says the head of a global manufacturer in North Yorkshire.

TWO new programmes are being launched to boost business growth across North Yorkshire and the East Riding.