Castlegate, which is off Tower Street and the city's Castle car park, is shut until 5pm on Wednesday, January 14 for the works.

Drivers across York can now see how well their local highway authority (LHA) is tackling potholes thanks to a new traffic light rating system published by the Government ahead of National Pothole Day on January 15.

The county's fire and rescue service said crews from Knaresborough and Harrogate were called around 8.30pm yesterday (January 11).

A village west of York may face a development of 1,100 homes, which if approved, would double its size.

A teenage driver from York has had a miracle escape after her car flipped and ended up in a ditch after hitting black ice.

Police heard celebrations from inside the car where a drink driver was breaking a driving ban in York city centre, magistrates were told.

Greggs has reportedly increased the price of its sausage rolls by 5p (to £1.35) and regular lattes by 10p (to £2.25).

Snow and ice are affecting travel in York and North Yorkshire this morning.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated York adult social care services as 'requires improvement' in December.

Police officers were out in York in a special operation today – but it wasn't connected to the stabbing in Rawcliffe yesterday evening

Police have cordoned off an alleyway leading out of Lindley Road, the scene of a stabbing last night that left a woman in hospital with serious injuries. Officers remain at the scene

A “charming” period home has hit the market in Haxby, York – for £725,000.

North Yorkshire Police have  marked the first anniversary of the death of PC Rosie Prior with a short act of remembrance. She was helping another motorist when she died on January 11 2025.

New Year, New You – here are 5 reasons to join a gym in January

Our round‑up of new book reviews includes Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino and Grace by Chika Unigwe.

A knifeman, a shoplifter, a man who assaulted a woman and a banned driver caught driving were among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court.

Fiona McCulloch reports on the expanded services for 2026 at Citizens Advice York - helping more people in the city

A man has been arrested and a woman is in hospital with serious injuries after a reported stabbing in Rawclillfe, York.

An ‘extraordinary year' of special events marked 100 years since the York confectionery businessman, social reformer and philanthropist Joseph Rowntree died.

Does somebody have to die before things change? asks our letter writer in concern over traffic gridlock at York Hospital

Readers stories and our photos recall the pubs and clubs of nights out on York's Micklegate Run

A new series of free business networking sessions will start in York later this month.

Selby MP Keir Mather has welcomed a government road safety strategy - the first of its kind in ten years.

Classic rock fans are in for a night of live anthems, guitar solos, and nostalgia as a show celebrating the genre is set to come to York.

A young man pulled a knife and threatened two people in the city centre “for no good reason,” York Crown Court heard.

The Lions Club of Scarborough annual fundraising ‘dip’ in South Bay beach attracted more than 200 people, supported by onlookers who braved the cold.

Information on polling station opening times, locations, voter ID rules, candidates and results is available here.

The coastal National Trust walk in North Yorkshire at Saltburn-by-the-Sea named among the most 'breathtaking' in winter (it has a cosy pub at the end)

Publicans in York and North Yorkshire are welcoming a planned government U-turn over business rates due to be announced in the coming days.

Scarborough Spa will host Pied Piper: A Hip Hop Family Musical on March 22.

Highfield Care Home, located near Tadcaster, is hosting a free food and drink event later this month.

Alison Hume, MP for Scarborough and Whitby, called a meeting after hearing from constituents about untreated roads and pavements this winter.

The Press tried the newly renovated spa inside one of York’s best hotels to see if it lived up to our expectations

York grandma Jacqui Webb tells us how she lost almost 8 stone in nine months

If you were born before 22 September 1959 you could get between £100 and £300 to help you pay your heating bills for winter 2025 to 2026.

Are you a learner driver? The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has outlined three changes to booking driving tests coming in spring 2026

Call the Midwife is returning to the BBC for series 15, discover how to watch the show and the full cast list.

The error appeared on the 20p coin due to an incorrect pairing of the old and new coin designs during the Royal Mint minting process

Halifax and Lloyds are among the major banks shutting branches across the country in the coming weeks.

When Tesla launched the Model 3 in the UK back in 2017, it marked a turning point for electric vehicles.

Greggs has reportedly increased the price of its sausage rolls by 5p (to £1.35) and regular lattes by 10p (to £2.25).

Drivers are being urged to report fellow motorists who may break car park rules at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and other major UK supermarkets.

Keeping your shower clean is important, so staying on top of soap scum is key. Here is a good way of removing it without aggresive scrubbing.

A man has been arrested after a woman in York was taken to hospital with serious injuries - believed to be caused by a knife, police say.

Residents in York and North Yorkshire could have to deal with snow and black ice tomorrow, the Met Office has said. It has issued a yellow weather warning.

Two defendants who were given orders curbing their behaviour as well as being punished were among those sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court.

RYEDALE Police have warned of 'treacherous' road conditions and urged people to avoid travelling if you can

Villagers east of York spent a freezing night without electricity and today are into their second day without power.

A thrilling start to 2026

A driver was trapped and had to be rescued by firefighters after their vehicle crashed into a tree late at night.