EXPERTS in York are calling for the weakest students to get the most support as a new study reveals how family background continues to impact children's education.

North Yorkshire County Council is backing York's move for the rail HQ.

A NATIONAL initiative to combat homelessness returns next month, with its first event in North Yorkshire since before the pandemic.

York climate change activists from Extinction Rebellion have been arrested in in London protests.

A HOSPICE is inviting keen walkers to take part in a new three peak challenge in June to support patient care.

A BRAND new adventure play park opens in York today (April 20), giving visiting children another activity to enjoy.

It has been described as the ‘worst night in York’s history’.

With the 80th anniversary of the York Blitz fast approaching (on April 29) we're focussing on life in wartime York in our history pages this week.

A MAN who assaulted a member of rail staff has been jailed.

EMERGENCY services were called in after a girl got stuck up a tree in Northallerton.

A BEDMAKER has become the UK’s largest grower of industrial hemp after expanding into new farmland in North Yorkshire.

TWO Ryedale businesses which celebrate nature hope to enjoy the sweet scent of success after teaming up on a new venture.

NORTH Yorkshire Police has won the praise of York’s top judge for the way officers dealt with a sex offender with more than 11,000 sexual videos and pictures of babies and children.

THE removal of benches in York city centre to make way for commercial events has gone too far and could be driving people away, according to a councillor and a business leader.

THE Press has looked back on the moment Tom Cruise left onlookers starstruck has he filmed in a North Yorkshire location.

AN appeal with a bit of a bite has gone out from a much-loved historic attraction.

A YORK mother says she hopes to help other victims of domestic abuse with a new book in which she recounts her struggle to escape the tyranny of a violent, manipulative partner.

Changes for who is responsible if a self-driving car is involved in an accident are to be included in the update.

McDonald’s has introduced daily deals for its customers in April. Here are the deals you can grab this week.

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Madeleine was three years old when she went missing on May 3 2007 while on holiday in Portugal.

Drivers are being asked to try and avoid Gale Lane in Acomb in York after reports of a crash.

A MAIN road in Strensall in York is partially blocked after a crash.

A GROUP were attacked during a violent incident in York at the weekend - and suffered facial injuries.

A would-be murderer has been jailed for 16 years for an "extremely brutal and frightening attack" that nearly killed a woman.

North Yorkshire Police are trying to identify a man who assaulted a man at the Grand Hotel in York.

AN army veteran, who was forced to give up work after a vicious assault, is returning to one of Scotland’s toughest endurance challenges to give back to the charity which supported him.

NEARLY 30 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in York since the Russian invasion, with more expected to arrive this week.

A RESIDENTIAL development opportunity with potential for five new detached properties is for sale near York.

A RAPIDLY expanding firm whose clients include Morrisons, Asda and Eddie Stobart has bought a personal protective equipment company for £3 million.

Emma and Ben Mosey have submitted plans to Harrogate Borough Council to turn land next to Minskip Farm Shop, at Yolk Farm in Boroughbridge in to a walking and activity area.

The MP for the North Yorkshire village where the Government plans to build an asylum reception centre has called for a meeting with the Home Secretary.

Sam Colley and Thomas Shotton have set up Artium Group in Harrogate.

North Yorkshire Police arrested two men following a burglary in Scarborough.

A £200,000 multi-use games area (MUGA) to replace one demolished more than three years ago has been given the green light by City of York Council.

Primary school admission figures for entry in September show that 95.5 per cent  or 1,579 York children, have been given their first preference of school

LABOUR has pledged to reverse the controversial ban on Blue Badge holders from York’s footstreets if it wins power at next year’s elections – as it disputed council claims that the policy was needed to counter terrorism.

North Yorkshire Police chased a silver VW Gold car driving dangerously in Scarborough, Pickering, and towards York.

POLLINATION experts are creating a buzz in farming with their innovative devices which listen to insects.

COUNCILLORS will make a fresh attempt next week to debate and vote on a motion to remove Prince Andrew's Honorary Freedom of the City of York.

North Yorkshire Police are investigating an attempted burglary in Scarborough.

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A DRIVER, who was going down a road the wrong way in York, failed to stop after crashing into a taxi.

A NORTH Yorkshire town has been named as the safest in the UK for new families, according to new research.

Three children were attacked by a group of teenagers near Flaxley Road in Selby.

A POPULAR independent bakery is set to expand after an £250,000 investment.

Stolen pet cocker spaniel reunited with his Leyburn family after he was taken in burglary.

Iceland has created unique party food items that are fit for the occasion itself.