ONE of the founders of York men's social wellbeing group Menfulness got to visit Downing Street and meet the Health Secretary in Westminster.

Bootham crossing in Wigginton Road is set to close for works.

Emergency crews have been called in after reports that a person had fallen into the river.

Take in two waterfalls and a pretty village on this weekend walk

Crafts, seasonal treats and cuddly toys will be on offer at the York RSPCA's festive fair which is raising vitals funds to help care for animals in need.

A woman from Osbaldwick, York, has completes a five-day trek across Iceland, raising almost £2,000 for St Leonard's Hospice.

Councillors have approved plans for 24 assisted living apartments in Selby as part of a scheme first proposed a decade ago.

These two Chihuahuas, Molly and Rex, are looking for a new home after their devoted owner passed away.

University of York Students' Union has launched a campaign over what it says is a 'housing hell' faced by students in the city.

This quaint English village in the North York Moors is said to be like 'waking up in a Christmas postcard' and is perfect for a winter wander

A stalker, a sex offender and a bad driver were among defendants sentenced recently at Scarborough Magistrates' Court.

A man on the sex offenders' register couldn't get to Fulford Road Police Station because he couldn't afford York bed and breakfast prices, York magistrates heard.

People can relive a scene from the movies at the only pub in Britain with a waterfall in its back garden - located just two hours from York.

E.coli has been detected in groundwater in East Ness, prompting Yorkshire Water to act.

Police have said they are growing ‘increasingly concerned’ for a York man who was last seen on Monday.

DRIVERS are being reminded that part of Huntington Road in York is set to close for roadworks.

RESIDENTS living close to a railway line in Holgate are being told to expect noise and disruption as works get underway in December.

Fire crews in North Yorkshire were called out today after a 'for sale' sign was spotted in a ‘precarious position’.

A tractor was destroyed in a fire in North Yorkshire.

A bike was stolen from York city centre in broad daylight.

A popular York bar has revealed it will be partially closing for the next week ahead of a major renovation project.

A man who left a passerby with a fractured skull after punching him in a totally unprovoked attack at York Railway Station has been jailed.

A major city centre retailer has announced it will be closing its doors TODAY – ahead of a move to a larger store within York.

The victims of a masked gang who targeted high-value cars across North and East Yorkshire shared their experiences in court.

Julian Norton and Lucy Pittaway are joining forces for a Harrogate gallery event to promote The Yorkshire Vet, Back to Herriot Country next month.

Catherine Turnbull reports on the North Yorkshire fashion designer who is making tweed cool

Police are appealing for help after a theft at a city centre clothes shop.

Firefighters were called to the York Designer Outlet early this morning after an electrical fire.

Charles Hutchinson offers his pick of the best events coming up this week in and around York

A missing 70-year-old has been found by police, who said that he appears to be safe and well.

A driver whose car hit a house was among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates' Court.

As a matter of safety City of York Council should install grab chains on rivers says our letter writer. Do you agree?

The “distinguished” Stud Farm House in York which has links to the Terry family has hit the market - for £1.45 million.

Father Christmas will be paying a visit to the Yorkshire Wolds Railway (YWR), in Fimber, East Yorkshire, for three days this festive season.

Jaipur Spice, in Haxby Road, has been named the Best Curry House in York - as voted by readers of The Press.

This weekend's walk takes us to the Wainstones, a large boulder field of weathered sandstones accessed by an airy ridge with striking views to the north and west and moorland to the south.

This week's food review is a Saturday night dinner at Cafe No 8 in Gillygate, York

A petition calling for a 30mph speed limit on Whitby’s New Bridge will be debated by councillors next week.

A ‘world-famous’ fish and chips shop in North Yorkshire has applied for a premises licence from the council.

Our gallery of old photos featuring York's streets over the decades captures how time has transformed the city.

Need a late autumn break? Here is our review of the perfect Yorkshire spa break, complete with afternoon tea and an outdoor spa pool!

WORK on The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz began as long ago as January - and now the yellow brick road is stretching through the transformed North Yorkshire country house to dazzling effect.

A Christmas choir concert is set to be performed at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre.

Andrew Mitchell, the UK’s ambassador to Germany, travelled to Goole and East Yorkshire as part of a government drive aimed at promoting trade and investment.

A York museum has been transformed into a Christmas wonderland featuring decorations from the 17th Century to the 1980s.

An internationally acclaimed actor, writer and artist has chosen York for his first-ever public art installation.

Plans to subdivide and double the number of flats in a property near Scarborough Station have been blocked by North Yorkshire Council.

The Met Office has forecast a mix of rain and sunshine for York this weekend.

Two internationally acclaimed poets are set for the York stage.

Volunteers across Harrogate District are being sought to help raise funds for end-of-life care.