5+ hour, 52+ min ago  (124+ words) A supermarket in York has closed its doors as expansion work is carried out. Aldi in Fulford Road is closed- although shoppers are encouraged to use the store in Water Lane instead. The shopping area will increase from 854sqm to 1, 146sqm, with…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (282+ words) A community picnic in York will combine food and grassroots funding. Organised by York Together, STEW will take place at Rowntree Park on Saturday 27 June, and aims to bring together those who care about the people and planet. Set in…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (252+ words) Think you know Greek mythology? Think again" Kings of comedy Le Navet Bete will be back at York Theatre Royal next month with their riotous all-out hilarious ride through the world of Greek mythology Oh Zeus! When the stability of…...

8+ hour, 20+ min ago  (259+ words) Dedicated'carers who have opened their homes and hearts to children to provide stability, love and support when it is needed most'have been honoured at special events across North Yorkshire as part of Foster Care Fortnight. Across the celebrations, 33 long service…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (406+ words) Campaigners marched in York today, (Saturday, 23 May), showing their solidarity with the Palestinian people. They heard a variety of speakers, including Rachel Maskell MP and Hugh Lanning (Palestine Solidarity Campaign). One protestor, Zakariya, who attended said: "The good people of…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (360+ words) Police are urging parents to know the whereabouts of their children this half term after a number of teenagers were taken into custody. Six boys between 14 and 15 years old have been arrested in connection with a violent incident in Harrogate....

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (241+ words) There's a warning for people not to swim in reservoirs as temperatures rise to a predicted 29 C (84 F) this bank holiday weekend. Yorkshire Water said that while reservoirs may appear inviting during warm weather, but there's always the risk of cold…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (331+ words) A North Yorkshire yoga instructor has won a top accolade in a regional award ceremony. Jess Evans, of Malton-based Jess Evans Yoga, has been named Pregnancy Yoga Instructor of the Year in the Yorkshire Prestige Awards " in recognition of her…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (526+ words) EFFORTS to tackle fraud in York have included prosecuting people for misusing Blue Badges and revoking parking permits used by holiday lets, according to a report. A total of 20 investigations into parking fraud were carried out in the year up…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (76+ words) A main road in the city centre of York has been closed after a fault with the electrical supply was discovered. Cars and Buses are being diverted away from the junction of Holgate Road and Blossom Street. Northern Powergrid engineers…...