ONE of York's universities has been shortlisted for the highest award in a national league of the best places to study.

A city centre that’s family-friendly, welcoming - and buzzing even in the evening. That’s the vision for York’s future set out in a new document produced by the city council following months of consultation.

YORKSHIRE Balloon Fiesta has given York lifesavers a major lift after raising almost £45,000 for charity.

Coronavirus rules are set to see changes for travelling, making it cheaper and more straightforward for those who are double-jabbed.

FIREFIGHTERS were called in to help rescue a dog this morning.

I would like to comment on the proposal for 4,000 new homes at ‘Heronby’, near Escrick.

A NORTH Yorkshire bistro is launching an art exhibition space.

ORGANISERS have cooked up a feast of a festival to tempt people into York over the coming ten days.

A NETFLIX drama - partly filmed at Castle Howard - is set to return for another series in 2022.

AN Annual flower show opens today from a "spectacular" new location.

A Covid travel announcement today is expected to see the rules relaxed significantly.

Coronavirus rules are set to see changes for travelling, making it cheaper and more straightforward for those who are double-jabbed.

A NURSE and two healthcare assistants have been dismissed after they and 16 other members of staff at a York hospice broke lockdown rules when they gathered in a pub beer garden.

A MAN has died following a crash on a major road.

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.

A VACANT shop in York city centre has a new lease of life.

TWO men and a woman are among those sent to prison by North Yorkshire magistrates recently.

A MOTORIST who charged through his home village at more than twice the speed limit has been banned from the roads.

A MAN is in a critical condition in hospital after a car crashed in to a house.

A PARANORMAL investigator believes a photo taken at a former Working Men's club in York is "100 per cent" evidence of spirits.

THE new chair of the York Racial Equality Network (YREN) hopes to carry out a ‘skills audit’ of Afghan refugee families who come to York, so as to help them find work.

BURGLARS have struck more than 20 times in York suburbs since last month.

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

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.

THE number of Covid patients at York and Scarborough hospitals has risen above 50 again - as the number of cases in the York council area continues to fall.

YORK health chiefs say they are finalising plans to start delivering Covid booster jabs - and the programme looks set to begin next week.

YORK nurses have won a national competition to grow the tallest sunflower, and have raised awareness of heart failure in the process.

ENVIRONMENT chiefs have reassured York residents and visitors that Shambles will NOT be under water by 2070 - despite a national newspaper's suggestion that this could happen if the climate emergency is not tackled.

FREE online counselling and a confidential text messaging service are being offered for children and young people who are suffering anxiety after returning to school in the midst of the continuing pandemic.

A YORK hospice has cut the number of inpatients it cares for in the wake of staff shortages - while caring for more people in their own homes.

THESE daring co-workers are part of a 19-strong team undertaking a skydive to fundraise for a very worthy cause.

Consumers could get caught out by changes introduced on 1 January.

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.

The E4 show Married at First Sight is looking for singles to apply for its next series.

Meet the Strictly 2021 line up before BBC's Strictly Come Dancing returns to our screens this Saturday.

Dragons' Den's Sara Davies MBE will begin her Strictly Come Dancing journey when the show begins on Saturday on BBC One.

Sir Elton John has announced that the upcoming European and UK tour dates of his 2021 Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour have been rescheduled to 2023.

The Voice presenter AJ Odudu will begin her Strictly Come Dancing journey when the show begins on Saturday on BBC One.

Peep Show star Robert Webb will begin his Strictly Come Dancing journey when the show begins on Saturday on BBC One.

Former England rugby star Nina Wadia will begin his Strictly Come Dancing journey when the show begins on Saturday on BBC One

The Crown star Greg Wise will begin his Strictly Come Dancing journey when the show begins on Saturday on BBC One. Credit: Dillon Bryden