York Rescue Boat reported a crew was called in the early hours over a concern for the safety of one person.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from York went to the scene on each occasion.

Humberside Police said the eastbound motorway between 34 for Selby and junction 35 for the M18 was closed to allow emergency services to operate safely.

New details about Creative Chrysalis, a proposed arts and culture centre in York, have emerged as part of plans for projects which could generate billions of pounds - provided they get financial backing.

The Trinidad and Tobago bobsleigh team has qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics – captained by a Harrogate man.

Police have announced a crackdown on speeding in Spofforth, between Harrogate and Wetherby.

A MAIN route in North Yorkshire is to shut for two weeks.

Police are investigating damage caused to a vehicle in the Farra Drive area of Clifton.

Alternative rock band Red Rum Club played to a sold-out crowd at the Crescent in York for Independent Venue Week 2026.

York Central MP Rachael Maskell has said Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor must testify about his links to Jeffrey Epstein and police should investigate allegations made against the former prince.

A man who strangled a woman and another man who attacked a man and a woman were among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court.

'I'm 83 and can't do without Rowntree Fruit Gums and KitKat!' - from our letters' page

Firefighters have tackled two small fires started deliberately in Knavesmire Road and in Old School Walk.

A shed has burst into flames in Tadcaster Road, York – sparking a callout from the fire service.

A stylish home in the Holgate area of York is for sale for £430,000.

Our reader shares precious memories of old rail journeys to Scarborough, Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay

James Drew of York has published a book on his fruit machine addiction - which saw him win and lose thousands in the 1980s

Using artificial intelligence is like training a horse, a meeting of York businesspeople learnt on Thursday.

A man from York has been presented with a long service award after dedicating more than 50 years to the rail industry.

Here is a look back at The Falcon in Micklegate - a York pub dating back more than 300 years that has survived decades of change

A special train service is set to run along a heritage railway route, from Darlington, for the first time.

Ken Issitt, who recently moved to Dringhouses from Leicester, was reunited at the National Railway Museum in Leeman Road earlier this month with locomotive BR60103 – better known as Flying Scotsman – where he worked on and off for seven years as ...

This pretty North Yorkshire village near Castle Howard is where Bridgerton was filmed in 2020 - one of Netflix's biggest shows of all time

Tower Street will be closed between its junctions with The Eye of York and Paragon Street on consecutive mornings from Tuesday, February 3 to Thursday, February 5 between midnight and 5am.

An East Yorkshire paedophile has been sentenced to 18 years behind bars for sexual offences against two children.

A top North Yorkshire chef and pub operator has called on the government to cut the rate of VAT, otherwise many hospitality venues will close.

North Yorkshire Police has revealed details of the major operation officers mounted to catch balaclava-clad burlglars Hari Barnes and William Smythe.

AS we move into a new month, we turn back the dial to remember York of yesteryear with 10 old photos. How many scenes do you recognise?

A York mum flew to Madrid for an eight-hour holiday to celebrate her sister's birthday – and it cost less than a day trip to London.

Liam Palmer says: "There are several common factors that can increase the likelihood of an HMRC enquiry or investigation for a UK limited company."

The Department of Health and Social Care issued a notice this month that co-codamol 30mg/500mg tablets will be in short supply

"Anyone saving into a personal pension or other ‘relief at source’ scheme can get higher rate relief – but only if they claim it," says former pensions minister

Failure to tax your car can result in escalating fines, up to £2,500, and could see your vehicle clamped.

Many do not even realise they are doing it, but could still be hit with fines of up to £400.

The night sky will see a full Moon tonight called the Snow Moon - here's why it will be in the sky, the exact time to expect it and how to see it.

Rail passengers are continuing to face disruption after an incident blocked all services running between York and Leeds.

A MUSIC night at The Crescent to raise funds for Millie Wright Children’s Charity set up in memory of a girl from York who died raised more than £2,600.

RESIDENTS are being reminded that streets around Clifford's Tower are set to close to traffic as Colour & Light is set to get underway.

A vehicle has crashed on a main road in Sutton Road, York, sparking a callout from the police and fire service.

Michelin-starred celebrity chef Tommy Banks is to cook up a “delicious feast” at York Racecourse.

Police have issued photographs of two men sought in connection with a shop theft in Hull Road, York.

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information after a thief struck at a shop in Scarborough.

Queues formed in York as residents of the city experienced some of its most popular attractions – for free as part of the York Residents' Festival.

Staff at the Whippet Inn in York got a shock when Aquaman star Jason Momoa and his girlfriend Adria Arjona walked through the door for lunch.

Tributes have been paid after the death of trailblazing MP, Joan Hall, who attended a North Yorkshire school.

Drink drivers, a thief and a man who broke a court order were among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court.

Flood warnings have been stood down for York but the River Ouse is set to rise again following heavy rainfall.

Police have issued a photograph of a man officers want to speak to after a vehicle was stolen from Balfour Street, off Jubilee Terrace in Holgate, York.

York firefighters have been called to the rescue of two people “trapped” in a park in Huntington.

A panto dame’s return and another’s transformation into a dog top Charles Hutchinson’s cultural picks for early February and beyond.