THE commitment of York council’s leadership to its flagship Human Rights City status is still not clear, according to human rights campaigners.

A NEW northern base for the national Women in Transport organisation is to be set up in York.

A LIVE-IN care company has launched a recruitment campaign looking for people seeking a rewarding and fulfilling career to join its team in York.

THERE are warnings that North Yorkshire’s coastal towns are at a “tipping point” as second homes and holiday lets price locals out of their area.

TV star Stacey Dooley threw herself into the life of a nun at St Hilda's Priory in Whitby in her latest documentary.

Breaking the bias: leading businesswoman Dr Abbie Neilson warns of barriers facing female innovators on International Women's Day 2022.

Even in 2021, women are underrepresented at every level of business, writes Paula Grizzard, Aspire2lead women’s ambassador consultant

Firefighters were called in after a fire in The Mount in York.

HEALTH and wellbeing coaches have helped 227 patients across three Vale of York GP practices lose weight and focus on healthy lifestyle choices.

A YORK-based train operator has become a leader for gender diversity in the transport sector with a 42 per cent female workforce - compared to the industry average of 16 per cent.

People in York and North Yorkshire are being warned about a scam targeting people wanting to help after the the crisis in Ukraine.

Two Scarborough men are due in court today after a ram raid where a VW Golf was driven in to a Spar.

A TALENT night at a York pub which had to be cancelled for the second year running on Boxing Day because of Covid has finally gone ahead - and was a 'roaring' success.

Series three of BBC Four's Canal Boat Diaries is set to take viewers on a journey through North Yorkshire's waterways, including the River Ouse and Selby Canal.

PEOPLE experiencing hardship will work together with civic and business leaders to try to come up with solutions to York’s growing poverty problem as part of an innovative new project.

SCHOOLS are being encouraged to join in with a national maths challenge - with prizes worth over £8,000 up for grabs for the winners.

A YORKSHIRE charity has launched a new campaign to highlight the hopes and possibilities of research through the experiences of people directly impacted by cancer.

MANAGERS of a pension fund run for North Yorkshire and York’s biggest employers as well as for a large number of staff working for a spectrum of private firms are struggling to offload indirect holdings in Russia, it has emerged.

The show was created and stars Nicôle Lecky.

Greggs are expected to rise prices for the second time this year

Ministers claim the pay increase will amount to £1,000 more a year for the average worker.

PLANS have been unveiled for a new bar, shop and visitor attraction celebrating everything related to gin under one roof.

THE fire service in York has hit out after a malicious call from a child.

MORE than 200 golfers are set to take part in the Lord Mayor of York's charity golf day next month.

A YORK councillor has been accused of sending a “deeply troubling” message about Nato on social media following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

A BODY has been found in the search for a missing North Yorkshire man.

A father has told of his son's long struggle to survive and resume some form of normal life after he was felled by a single punch.

Rapper Dizzee Rascal has been found guilty og assaulting his ex-fiancee.

WORK has started to clear York Duncombe Barracks site in Burton Stone Lane .

RYANAIR has been slammed after charging a retired York firefighter £60 to carry his firefighting kit as he headed on a mission to war-ravaged Ukraine.

A mother has told of the long emotional ordeal she has gone through with her son - and how it is not over yet.

A FAMILY has spoken of the devastation a single punch did to their son and how it changed his and their lives.

Baron also starred in EastEnders, Doctor Who, Last of the Summer Wine and Dinner Ladies. 

A BUS operator is helping to drive support for hospitality venues during York Restaurant Week.

TWO teenagers have been arrested after a suspected stolen car was pursued by police and recovered less than two hours.

A BUSINESSMAN jailed for nine years for fraud continued to break the law when released on prison licence, York Crown Court heard.

The Malton Food Market is returning this weekend.

POLICE have arrested two local men involved in a ram-raid incident in a North Yorkshire town.

GALLERY: A toast to Visit York tourism awards 2022 champions

York Record Fair is set to take place at York Racecourse in the Knavesmire Stand next month.

A BID is underway to cut alcohol-related crime and anti-social behaviour committed by youngsters.

A WELL-KNOWN rock band have announced a show at a popular venue in York - as part of an upcoming nine-gig tour.

HARROGATE Borough Council has launched a community grants scheme to help Harrogate district residents celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Further details of Shane Warne’s tragic passing have been revealed in an autopsy following his death on Friday 4 March 2022.

PLANS to create a solar farm large enough to power 15,621 homes close to two designated environmentally-protected areas have divided a community.

Retired York firefighter, Bruce Reid from Knaresborough, has gone to Ukraine to help the local fire services.

Speaking on the Made in The Midlands podcast, the 54-year-old revealed he has swapped the east end for Coventry.

Waterstones is helping us spoil our mums this Mother's Day with its latest book recommendations.

If you're searching for the perfect Mother's Day gift, Cath Kidston has a range of embroidered and personalised pyjamas, aprons and more.

Improvements to junction 47 on the A1(M) near Harrogate and Knaresborough are set to be completed by the end of March.