THE prestigious Kyiv City Ballet - stranded in Paris since Ukraine was invaded by Russia - will travel to York next month to give a special gala performance at the Theatre Royal.

THE Queen is not the only one celebrating their Platinum Jubilee this year.

SHAMBLES in York has been ranked as the second most 'Instagrammable' neighbourhood in the UK, according to a recent study.

TWO teenagers have been arrested after several bin fires were started in a North Yorkshire town - and fire crews had to be called in.

A MOTORCYCLIST had to be taken to hospital following a collision with a car on a major road in North Yorkshire.

A MAN has been charged in connection with multiple reports of indecent exposures in three villages in East Yorkshire.

A YORK woman celebrated reaching her 100th birthday with a special family party - including champagne, lovely cakes and lots of laughter.

VIKINGS are set to storm the streets of York over the next few days as a "spectacular" festival returns to the city after a two-year absence.

A NUMBER of temporary traffic restrictions are set to be in place around York over the coming weeks to allow for works to take place.

York police have put out a warning after burglary in Clifton.

YORK'S Coppergate has been dubbed the city centre's "forgotten street" - and today we take a look back at this area, and its "lost shops".

A HOTEL manager Adam Wardale who reached the top role just six years after working as a waiter is on a mission to recruit others into hospitality.

Memories of the Pope's visit to York on May 31, 1982

A ROW over political proportionality on City of York Council threatened to overshadow the annual mayor making ceremony at the Guildhall.

"Why not host asylum seekers on disused cruise ships - away from communities?" - letters postbag

AN upmarket cake shop run by one of Britain’s best-known bread companies is promising tasty treats in the centre of York.

CHILDREN at an under-threat primary came to school dressed in red, white and blue - and lunched and danced in their playground to celebrate the Queen's 70 years on the throne.

YORK’S flagship charging centre for electric vehicles is now powered up and should be ready to use “within days”, according to council chiefs.

Marcus Luther appears alongside his partner Mica Ven and the pair have become favourites among viewers.

Experts at Alzheimer's UK have urged people to keep an eye out for signs and symptoms highlighting food choices as a key indicator.

This week sees the Queen celebrate her Platinum Jubilee, with a special four day weekend to mark her 70th year on the throne.

The UK is a nation of biscuit lovers and this Sunday, May 29 is National Biscuit Day.

A 19-year-old man who was driving a Vauxhall Corsa has died after a crash on the A64 near Steeton

TWO local charities which support refugees say they are '100 per cent opposed' to the 'senseless scheme' to house 1,500 asylum seekers at a former airbase near York.

First York say its 21 Metrodecker buses are now back on the road after an investigation in to a fire at Potters Bar has concluded

A TOTAL of 1,369 vampires got their teeth in to a new World Record at one of North Yorkshire's best-loved landmarks.

POLICE in Scarborough say they've found a missing teenager safe and well.

PUPILS and staff at a primary school have celebrated the official opening of a new£6 million building.

A WOMAN suffered head injuries during an assault in a pub in a North Yorkshire seaside town - and police have launched an appeal.

A COMMEMORATIVE coin and cuddly teddy bear have been given to every pupil at one school to mark the Platinum Jubilee.

A YORK supermarket has donated thousands to a local hospice.

YORK City midfielder Michael Woods will not be returning to the club next season, while Sean Newton and Mackenzie Heaney have signed elsewhere after being released.

BIG beards, food and funfairs galore, Irish whimsy, postcard art, tree theatre, Moronic music, female folk and a year's notice of camp comedy catch Charles Hutchinson's eye.

A PUB in a North Yorkshire will celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee next week with a beer festival.

A YORK barbers is set to give its full days takings to a charity close to their heart.

THE first asylum seekers will NOT now be moving into a new reception centre near York by next Tuesday, an MP has revealed.

THE daughter of a long-serving nurse has called for York Hospital to change how it cares for patients with dementia after her mother died in its wards.

A BABY has tragically died at a NorthYorkshire property.

A MAN has been charged after he was arrested in connection with a robbery at knifepoint in York.

YORK is taking a lead in delivering a range of child and healthcare services to families.

THE price of petrol has risen again to a new record high in York.

POLICE have been called out to an altercation in Acomb.

A woman was five times the drink drive limit when she got behind the wheel and drove, York Magistrates Court heard.

A MAN has been arrested after a sexual assault involving a teenage girl in York.

INTERNATIONALLY renowned musicians will take part in a special series of recitals at York Minster this summer to celebrate the return of the Grand Organ, following its £2 million, once-in-a-century refurbishment.

These images shows the full extent of an 'alarming' sink hole that has opened up close to a Huntington Primary Academy in York.

A renowned car customisation firm has revealed a plan to expand a building created before the First World War as a song and dance theatre to entertain its customers and offer them accommodation.

A WOMAN needed hospital treatment after being bitten by a boxer dog at a popular North Yorkshire beach.

The A64 in York is currently closed eastbound due to an accident from the A659 to the A1237 Copmanthorpe.

YORK City have announced that all supporters will have a chance to take a photo with the Vanarama National League North play-off final trophy.