"MINDLESS" vandals have struck at a York bowling green, by cutting images of male genitalia and a swear word into the turf.

A HOTEL owner foiled a night-time raider's attempt to break into his city centre business’s safe, York Crown Court heard.

AN exhausted nurse at York Hospital has admitted that the last few weeks have been ‘the hardest of my NHS career’.

A £600,000 scheme to improve a road near Melbourne in East Yorkshire is set to get underway.

AN ARTIST from York, who says she was inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore to support charities during the pandemic, has produced artwork in tribute to the nation’s hero.

THE fire service were called in by a resident whose bathroom cleaning had an unexpected consequence.

NINE flood warnings are in place across York and North Yorkshire this morning.

So, so sad to hear of the passing of Captain Sir Tom Moore. He was an inspiration to all of us in these dreadful times.

A new sculpture of Gerald the much-missed Minster cat WILL go on display at York's Holy Trinity Church in Goodramgate.

YORK residents were urged today to talk more openly about their mental health problems, as more evidence emerged about the devastating impact of the pandemic and lockdowns.

PLANS to build a large hotel and restaurant on the former Carpetright store site on the corner between Layerthorpe and Foss Islands Road are set to be approved today.

AROUND half a million people a year could visit the planned Roman Quarter attraction in York, according to the developer.

Oh, how amazing it must be to be Dr Sweeney (Government has failed us all on Covid pandemic, Letters, February 3).

When I lived in Skelton in 1953 much of the land was owned by Captain Arthur Place, who lived with his wife and unmarried sister at Skelton Grange.

A NORTH Yorkshire man charged with murder and other offences against three of his family has denied all charges.

CASES of the South African strain of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Scarborough area.

THREE teenagers have been arrested in connection with the death of a York boy.

A CITY centre shortcut is set to be closed to traffic - as council leaders look to make the route safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

YORK'S Covid hotspot is still shaded purple on an official map, as other areas of the city turn to blue and green as coronavirus rates continue to fall.

A MALTON butcher accused of raping and murdering a university student “took advantage” of her and bears a “strong moral responsibility” for what happened on the night she died, a court has heard.

FIVE men arrested in connection a violent incident in York have been released on bail.

YORK'S weekly rate of recording cases of Covid-19 continues to fall, the latest figures have confirmed.

A PROJECT to rectify a section of road plagued by landslips has overcome another hurdle after the Secretary of State declined to “call in” the plans.

AN internationally important nature reserve near York which offers sanctuary to breeding and wintering birds is to expand by more than 100 hectares.

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s memory is to be marked with a national clap, as tributes continue to be paid to a veteran hailed as having dedicated his life to serving others.

FIVE more people have lost their lives to Covid-19 at hospitals in the York Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

RAPID Covid testing is to be launched at York's new community stadium leisure centre.

A NATURE reserve has received a cash boost to help encourage young people in York to become 'green influencers'.

A YORK-based developer has bought two sites with plans for a new concept of co-living and working space which could be rolled out across the UK.

A WOMAN filmed herself committing sex acts with puppies in a bid to keep her boyfriend’s interest, a court heard.

POLICE have stepped up patrols in a York suburb to help prevent thefts of catalytic converters.

A HIGH street lender with local branches has signalled further possible job cuts and branch closures as it continues to slash costs after seeing profits nearly halve in 2020.

TWO areas in York are shaded green on the Public Health England Covid map today, with just several new cases confirmed in both over a seven-day period recently.

POLICE have issued a further 143 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for breaches of the coronavirus regulations over the last week, with 45 of these issued in York.

A YORK British Armed Forces veteran’s exploits during National Service 60 years ago will be front and centre of a new heritage project.

Internet trolls questioned Captain Tom Moore's Barbados trip over the Christmas period.

Ministers have recently lifted a two-year ban on people who claim ‘Severe Disability Premiums’ moving to Universal Credit.

THE volunteer broadcasters at York Hospital Radio are celebrating a great start to 2021 with more donations to their fundraising appeal.

Due to the extension of the recent lockdown I do believe it is now time to review visitation rights to all care homes. Because if the virus does not kill our elderly, then I think their mental health and depression will.

The number of deaths from coronavirus in York Teaching Hospital Trust since the start of the pandemic has risen to moreb than 500. The national death toll exceeds 100,000.

A YELLOW warning has been issued for three days of snow in York and North Yorkshire.

A MAN was seen wandering the streets with a machete.

A SIGN of Hope has been placed in York Museum Gardens as part of a campaign to bring small moments of positivity to visitors this winter lockdown.

EMERGENCY services were called in after a two vehicle crash.

LET'S get talking about... The Groves.

A YORK law firm has sold one of its divisions to a global insurance firm in a move which will see 36 staff relocate.

APPRENTICESHIPS are likely to become more important than ever to help York and North Yorkshire recover from the Covid-19 crisis.

THROUGHOUT the Covid-19 outbreak the Government has imposed restrictions requiring people to stay in their homes and have limited social activity with others. This increased isolation has heightened household tension and created further difficulties ...

BUSINESSES who have diversified in a bid to keep trading are being offered digital support to boost their online presence.

A FRESH consultation on York's Green Belt boundaries will be launched.