HUNDREDS of cancers in the Vale of York were not discovered until they had progressed to the most deadly stage of illness – in 2019, before the pandemic made things even worse.

EMERGENCY services are urging residents in York not to be alarmed if they notice a large presence in the city today, as they are taking part in training.

AMERICAN writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher and political philosopher Benjamin Franklin famously said: “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.”

A POPULAR running event in North Yorkshire which took place in December has raised funds for two local charities - including a hospice.

FIRE crews were called to an industrial unit last night after a small blaze was started in an oven.

A DOCTOR in York has reflected on when the UK's first two cases of Covid-19 were recorded in York two years ago today.

A TOP York hotel closed for two weeks for the first time in its history to undergo its biggest-ever refurbishment.

Remember when York's toilets were free - and had flowers?!

TWO years after the UK's first case of Covid-19 was recorded in York, an MP in the city has praised the "extraordinary" efforts of its people.

AN historic property where an iconic chocolate brand owner once lived is on the market for over £1 million.

PUPILS driving environmental change at one school got a VIP visit.

Charity Cycling UK said that a “long-term and well-funded communications campaign” is needed to make people aware of the update.

The Toyota RAV4 has been a huge sales success since its introduction in the mid-1990s.

Strike action by Harrogate Borough Council staff has been called off after too few union members voted in a national ballot.

The cast and crew, including Hollywood actor Henry Cavill, spent around one month in the country filming for the hit show.

A MAN has been arrested after a raid on a shop by a man wearing a balaclava who threatened staff.

PEOPLE in North Yorkshire now have an extra tool to help them to plan their journeys in wintry weather with the launch of a new gritter tracker.

A HUSBAND is set to cycle a gruelling 600-miles across Europe to raise money for the hospital where his wife’s life was saved.

A counter campaign has been launched in support of a new Tesco supermarket for Harrogate after a group of residents petitioned against the plans.

YORK'S weekly recorded Covid-19 rate has increased - taking it back over the 900 mark.

PLANS for a new industry and business park to be developed on the outskirts of a town have been submitted to East Riding Council.

ONE more death related to Covid-19 has been recorded at hospitals in the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

A “WELL respected” and “admired” Harrogate Borough Councillor died last Tuesday after a long illness.

The Danish Met Service has named a storm that will hit the UK at the weekend.

AN appeal has been launched after a man has died in York.

WORK is underway to restore a popular restaurant to its former glory after it was destroyed by fire.

OPPONENTS of the chosen site for a new railway station on the outskirts of York have voiced concerns.

YORK'S Residents' Festival returns to the city this weekend - and tickets are going fast for the top attractions in the city.

The report on which Boris Johnson’s future may depend was expected to be delivered this week.

FUNDRAISERS at a popular community theatre are celebrating hitting the halfway point of a vital appeal.

A GLOBAL superstar is heading to North Yorkshire this Summer.

FIREFIGHTERS were called in to a house fire in York.

The working class history and heritage of two often-overlooked areas of York – Walmgate and Fossgate - will come under the spotlight on Saturday.

A YORK couple are opening a new play park - for dogs!

A MAJOR road was closed in both directions for several hours after a crash.

TWO homes in the gardens of a central York hotel have been approved by City of York Council.

A TWO-year archaeological dig at Rougier Street and a new Eboracum museum could do for York's Roman history what Jorvik did for the Vikings, says the boss of York Archaeological Trust.

RESPONSIBILITY for some of City of York Council’s most important services is set to be split back into two jobs after the authority failed to fill a position in a recruitment exercise – sparking a war of words between the council’s two biggest ...

Keen photographers from across Yorkshire have been impressing fellow snappers with their very best shots of 2021.

Sue Gray's report is expected to be published before the Met Police conclude their police inquiry into the No.10 parties.

A local authority has been urged to recognise the cost of living crisis by abandoning proposals to charge some pupils up to £100 more for home to school transport from September and drop all charges to low income families.

MORE than 600 low-income households across parts of North Yorkshire will receive green upgrades to make them more energy efficient and cheaper to heat with low-carbon energy.

BT customers have reported outage issues with their internet connection.

Here's a range of hot chocolate items that'll make that sofa day extra special.

The Danish Met Service has named a storm that will hit the UK at the weekend.

A rule affecting homeowners with Japanese knotweed is set to be abolished.

Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden will be touring the UK in 2022

G Adventures has up to 25 percent off its global tours to more than 100 countries but the sale is ending soon. How to book your trip.

POLICE have spent several days at an address near York as part of an attempted murder inquiry.

A LASTING memorial to mark the Covid pandemic will not be created in York’s Community Woodland, as some campaigners had hoped.