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Readers of the York Press have been debating whether or not we should rename the York Shambles

Clifton Hall care home to open in Shipton Road in April

A £1 million funding pot has been created to transform York's school run by boosting safer walking and cycling routes in and around York.

Exciting news for local independent charity, Age UK York.

A leading York firm of architects is playing a key role in the transformation of a top city school.

One of Darlington’s best restaurants is coming to Harrogate.

A York mum and daughter report success with their new café, which opened in Dunnington before Christmas.

Rail passengers are set to see major improvements after a long‑distance operator launched the first of its newly-refurbished trains.

A chef from North Yorkshire is through to the semi-finals of a prestigious competition to find the UK’s best young chef.

A new company near York has been formed that makes guitars.

Improvements have been made at a children’s mental health ward in York but further action should be taken to make it safer for patients, a watchdog has said.

Fans of 'Race Across the World' rejoice because now is your chance to prove what you've been sat in the living room saying since 2019, 'I could do that'.

Families in York are being invited to enjoy a spectacular free city-centre experience this spring as a giant inflatable octopus arrives for the latest Family Friendly Saturday event.

A derelict North Yorkshire pub which is being returned to life with the help of a television series has reached it's investment target with support from all over the world.

A team of primary school pupils in York have raced to the top in a competition backed by Formula 1.

A rare book with royal intrigue and a personal connection to one of history's most iconic love stories is set to be auctioned off in Yorkshire.

York Central MP, Rachel Maskell has backed a national push for fairer promotion in English football.

Tickets have gone on sale for a popular village beer and music festival, held south of York.

A charity appeal has received £4 million worth of applications for a new grant programme.

A railway conductor has opened an art gallery at a Yorkshire train station.

A major new artwork by British artist David Remfry has joined the permanent collection at Beverley Art Gallery.

There are lots of options for the future of York’s free school meals and breakfast club pilots once a national rollout is complete, the council’s education spokesperson has said.

Nearly 1.5 million households across England and Wales have received Cold Weather Payments so far this winter - but campaigners say the £25 support scheme is too slow, too rigid and no longer reflects the true cost of heating a home during freezing temperatures.

A bridal gown could be the key to making a difference for a cancer charity in York.

A year of fundraising has raised more than £6,000 to help a Yorkshire children’s hospice reach its goals.

Florence Beaumont was a leading UK suffragist – a non-violent suffragette – who played a pivotal role in ensuring that all women over 18 got the vote.