The York Blitz - or 'Baedeker Raid' - of April 29, 1942, is sometimes described as the worst night in York's modern history.

POLICE have urged all road users to look out for each other on the roads this long bank holiday weekend.

 

THE history of the world has already been told in 100 objects. There was that 100-part BBC Radio 4 series in 2010, written and presented by British Museum director Neil MacGregor, who also wrote a book to accompany the broadcasts.

Fewer York residents are working from the office than they were before the coronavirus pandemic despite all restrictions coming to an end, figures suggest.

AN ACCOUNTANT who carried out an international fraud of more than £300,000 against a North Yorkshire man with learning disabilities is today behind bars.

A SPECIALIST wine bar that’s been a hit in Bishopthorpe Road is now able to open later.

THE youngest woman to complete a solo row of the Atlantic has now sets her sights on becoming the first female to swim the length of the UK.

Items will be available to pre-order online from April 17 and will be arriving in stores from April 21 with further products available from May 1.

Show you garden this love with some stunning garden furniture and accessories from Wickes.

Expedia is on hand to share its top tips and tricks to help you go on holiday for less in 2022.

WHETHER you are looking for a family friendly animation or something more religious, there are plenty of Easter movies to watch this weekend on Netflix.

Easter eggs could be deadly to a cat and chocolate should be kept out of reach of pets, senior vets have warned.

Eating lots of chocolate has become the norm at this time of year - but have you ever wondered where exactly the tradition comes from?

Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

The Instagram hashtag #DogsOfInstagram has been used over 247 million times!

SEVEN people who were taken to hospital following a chemical spillage near the swimming pool of a York hotel have now been discharged.

ONE single employer could create more than 2,500 new jobs on the York Central site, it has been revealed.

A CAR crashed into a shop in Beverley's North Bar Within.

BUMPER crowds took advantage of the glorious sunshine today to enjoy the York Chocolate Festival.

THE centre of York was packed this afternoon as bank holiday crowds took advantage of warm sunshine and 20 degrees C temperates.

THE AA reports that traffic is moving slowly this morning on the A64 between the Hopgrove Roundabout and Barr Lane.

Firefighters were called out to three separate fires in the Acomb area of York last night.

Firefighters used hose jets to put out a shrubbery fire in New Earswick this afternoon.

Having ants wandering around your home can be a big nuisance, not to mention unhygienic.

A drug user has been banned from McDonald's in Blake Street for a year and given a suspended prison sentence.

THE UK rail industry has sent more than a million items of aid to Ukraine, York-based rail operator LNER says.

SOME 3800 North Yorkshire children, plus 200 staff members from 100 county primary and secondary schools, took part in an online initiative this week to improve mental health.

A ZERO waste shop has launched a new recycling scheme to recycle waste that isn’t collected by the council - raising money for a pre-school in the process.

With the weather set to warm up from mid-April, here are a few of the best places to sit outside and enjoy a drink in York.

MEMBERS of a York church will be getting up at the crack of dawn on Easter Sunday, to watch the sun rise - and celebrate the resurrection of Christ.

Towards the end of march I volunteered to help crew a sailing yacht from Hartlepool to Plymouth.

A RALLYING call has been made for York business leaders to back the city's bid to host the headquarters of the Great British Railways.

WHAT'S in the chocolate box of Eastertide delights? Charles Hutchinson unwraps the goodies in store, from a sweet-flavoured festival to a musical premiere, a Led Zeppelin legend to two Big shows.

EXPERTS from York University are to study how much rats might cause pandemics.

AN international best-selling novelist from Yorkshire is returning to her roots with her latest crime thriller - which she has set in York.

THE Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell,reflects in this exclusive column for The Press on an 'unsettling and frightening' time for everyone as Easter Sunday approaches.

Brits will enjoy the hottest days of the year so far over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend with mercury set to hit 22C this weekend.

Due to popular demand, Asda has brought back its Easter Bunny pizzas in stores nationwide for this year.

Recovery from the coronavirus, responsible for the global pandemic, can often take weeks or even months.

Have a cracking Easter with discounts at Booking.com, Wilkos, Expedia and much more thanks to a Blue Light Card.

Here's a selection of the clothes included in Hollister's spring sale.

When Iceland announced they were launching slush puppie ice lollies, I knew I had to try one - but did it live up to my expectations?

Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

ShopDisney has released its special collection to celebrate Disneyland Paris's 30th Birthday.

A further four people have been taken to hospital after a chemical leak in the swimming pool of a York hotel.

IF YOU’RE lucky enough to have a garden, bank holiday weekends should be a time of rest and recuperation in the peace and quiet of your little haven.

The Mazda CX-5 has become an even more accomplished all-rounder since the updated version of this attractive mid-size SUV was launched earlier this year.

Have a cracking Easter with discounts at Booking.com, Wilkos, Expedia and much more thanks to a Blue Light Card.

PrettyLittleThing (PLT) has launched a Pet Collection including a dog dressing gown, coats, toys and more and it's available to buy now.