A former York private school site could be transformed into a new arts hub, gallery and cafe under ambitious £2 million plans.

A York-based pet cremation company faces a bill of nearly £9,000 after it admitted breaching safety regulations for transporting dangerous goods.

“Gentle” and “kind” York man Roy Horsley died the day after he was released from hospital, an inquest has heard.

Life-saving NHS lung cancer screening checks are now available in Scarborough, targeting past and current smokers aged 55 to 74.

A knifeman was among several defendants sentenced recently at Scarborough Magistrates Court.

City of York Council said Rawcliffe Lane, Clifton, will be shut between its junctions with Rawcliffe Drive and Brompton Road.

Yesterday evening (Sunday, August 9), firefighters from the Acomb station were called to Fieldside Place, off Lawrence Street, and Clifton Backies in Water Lane.

A reader says concerns once aimed at York's streets now extend to the River Ouse, reviving its unflattering 'Ooze' nickname

A York reader reflects on changing a long-held view about this Labour councillor

Luke Charters, MP for York Outer, has welcomed the news of thousands of homes and businesses now having access to faster broadband.

From medieval gardens to city walls, York's love affair with flowers has helped shape the city's character for centuries.

A new children’s book launched by a York charity is bringing comfort and understanding to young families facing a brain tumour diagnosis.

By Tom Henry, Director at Hethertons Solicitors

The Highway Code states drivers should always keep to the left unless overtaking, and should return to the left lane once it is safe to do so.

Emmerdale and Coronation Street will be disrupted this week due to ITV1's coverage of a pre-season friendly between Manchester United and Leeds United.

Forecasters warn the extreme heat could disrupt transport and power networks as dry, hot weather continues to grip the country.

Emmerdale and Coronation Street will be disrupted this week due to ITV1's coverage of a pre-season friendly between Manchester United and Leeds United.

A person has been airlifted to hospital after a motorbike and car crashed on the A19 at Deighton near York.

Emergency services and farmers have joined forces to battle a large field fire in Hunmanby, near Filey.

Police have launched an investigation after 10 vehicles were set on fire in a woodland area of Brotherton in North Yorkshire.

A crash has closed the A19 at Deighton near York with the air ambulance and police called to the scene.

A red Honda quad bike has been stolen from a farm in Lebberston near Scarborough.

As a child in the early 2000s, Scissor Sisters are a particularly special band for me.

A new building has opened at private addiction rehab facility Ark House in Scarborough.

A rare 125-year-old silver chocolate tin made for the coronation of King Edward VII has sold for £1,700 at auction in Scarborough.

Sewerby beach might be worth a visit if you are not a fan of loud and busy seaside towns.

The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for York restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses has been revealed.

Highs of 31C have been forecast for York by the Met Office as a yellow heat health alert comes into force.

As many York residents would say, the city offers high-quality living, but at what cost?

A driver has been freed after their car flipped following a crash in the Yorkshire village of Scrayingham near Stamford Bridge.

Two vehicles have crashed on the A168 near Thirsk.

A Land Rover Defender has overturned after a crash in Boroughbridge.

Police are investigating a tree that is believed to have been set on fire deliberately in Bishopthorpe Road, York.

Firefighters from across the county have tackled a large field fire in Duggleby near Malton.

A North Yorkshire councillor has broken national records by raising more than £17,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support after having his head and beard shaved at this year's Tockwith Show.

Some of history’s most iconic structures have been built in less time than York’s Station Gateway project.

Memories of how this York school built its way forward following a fire in the 1990s

The latest public notice announced that temporary speed restrictions and road closures will affect the M62, A162, and A1 for safety works.

An employee who stole more than £20,000 from his employer has been given a suspended prison sentence at York Magistrates' Court.

National Highways Limited intends to make a temporary traffic order for the A1(M) during the Leeds Festival.

The Coached Triathlon Transition Training session is available for women at York Sport Village on August 12.

Read about cigarette ash in the fish and chips? Well this story goes one better!

MAXINE GORDON looks back at a brewery war between the Smith brothers of Tadcaster with a legacy that lives on today in North Yorkshire

A period terrace house is for sale in Hartoft Street, York, for £350,000.

How to relapse and die part one - The Intrepid Odyssey of a Salford Alcoholic is the debut memoir by York-based writer Tom Wilson.

Sugar Sands beach is a great option if you need somewhere quiet to relax this summer.

The Ship Inn might be a great place to stop for a beer thanks to its huge beer garden that overlooks the sea.

Shoppers at Morrisons might see some yellow stickers on hundreds of products in stores and online in August but they're not reduced items.

WhatsApp has launched a new update bringing fresh features to group chats.

Apple and Android users are being warned about dangerous fake apps being used to spread new malware called SparkKitty, which steals personal details.