We will be providing updates and information for York and North Yorkshire here throughout the day as the country mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II yesterday, aged 96.

THE Archbishop of York has led tributes to the Queen following her death, speaking of her 'constancy and faithfulness in a world that has changed so much.'

The news of Her Majesty's death was announced in a statement on behalf of the Royal Family on Thursday evening.

Two planned strikes by railway workers in York have been called off after the death of the Queen.

Hospitality businesses in Ryedale are urged to attend a hospitality forum organised by Ryedale District Council.

Britain’s longest-serving monarch passed away peacefully in her beloved Balmoral home, surrounded by her family.

What is billed as North Yorkshire’s biggest ever consultation exercise starts this month.

Here is a day by day of what is expected to happen as the nation mourns Queen Elizabeth II.

Charles has automatically become King after the death of his mother, but an Accession Council is usually convened at St James’s Palace in London within 24 hours.

It is reported the government shared an update with headteachers in an email on Thursday night.

A GARDEN at a York care home has been given a makeover thanks to generous plant donations from a local nursery firm.

A VISUALLY impaired York man, who is also a wheelchair user, is aiming to tackle a 500m swimming challenge to raise money for a charity which has helped him.

A YORK woman who met the Queen when she visited the city in 1949 has looked back on one of her "fondest memories" - handing a bouquet of flowers to the monarch.

Two boys have been arrested after a spate of vandalism in Northallerton.

BUSINESS leaders in York have called for more clarity and support after the government announced its energy package yesterday.

York's Joseph Rowntree Foundation has welcomed the Prime Minister's energy price cap - but says the Government must still do more to stop the poorest going without essentials.

THE vision for a major redevelopment of the York waterfront has been unveiled.

The latest data from the government department reveals that in June 2022 average house prices in Selby reached £258,323.

Gogglebox is back and fans are desperate to unearth the answer to a question that is almost as old as the series itself.

The Queen has died, aged 96, Buckingham Palace has said.

The Queen has died, aged 96, Buckingham Palace has said.

POLICE are currently at an ongoing incident in Kingsway North and Water Lane in York.

The 96-year-old monarch’s latest setback will raise fresh fears for her health the day after she was pictured in a historic audience with Liz Truss.

Campaigners have reacted angrily to plans to end the ban on fracking.

GOVERNMENT plans to end the ban on fracking have been greeted with dismay in York.

There are reports of a crash on the A64 near Stockton on the Forest at Barr Lane.

THIS Renault Clio has been banned from the roads after the driver was stopped by police in

SHOPS and small businesses across York are in limbo as they wait to hear what support new PM Liz Truss will offer to help them cope with soaring energy bills.

The tragic news was confirmed on Thursday evening sparking a period of national mourning.

Paying tribute to The Queen, Prime Minister Liz Truss described her as "an example to us all"

The Archbishop of York, tribute to the Queen has spoken about her faith and how it was at the heart of her life.

ITV News will be airing a special indefinitely on the channel as the nation awaits an update on the Queen.

Plans have been in place for decades, known as Operation Unicorn, for if the Queen dies in Scotland

The Hairy Fig deli and tearoom in Fossgate, York, is up for sale.

A man who spat at a police officer while claiming to have Covid-19 during one of the worst periods of the pandemic has been jailed for 12 weeks.

The national anthem will change slightly now that the Queen has passed away

Her death brings an end to a 70-year reign, the longest in history, having ascended the throne following the death of her father, King George VI on 6 February 1952.

According to reports, schools will learn whether they should close on Friday.

The passing of Queen Elizabeth II now means King Charle's wife, Camilla will now sever as Queen Consort.

THE Lord Mayor of York has sent his 'deepest sympathies' to the Royal Family 'on this saddest of days.'

The Queen has passed away at the age of 96 and world leaders have paid tribute to the monarch

It comes as the BBC confirmed they would suspend all BBC channel's scheduled programming indefinitely.

King Charles has issued his first statement as monarch following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

POSTAL workers in York have called off planned strike action following the death of the Queen.

THE Archbishop of York has spoken warmly of the late Queen's 'constancy and faithfulness in a world that has changed so much.'

A statement confirming the news read: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon."

Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.

THE QUEEN visited York and North Yorkshire many times over the decades.

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Her Majesty The Queen has died aged 96, what happens now.

Buckingham Palace has announced that Her Majesty The Queen, Queen Elizabeth II, has died. We will bring you the reaction from across York and North Yorkshire.