IN 1799 the Corporation petitioned Parliament for an Act to enable them to demolish the York walls. This petition was supported by the local newspapers and public meetings. Most cities in England had ...

A planetary parade will take place later this month as six planets will be visible in the night sky. Stargazers have already been treated to one rare planetary parade this year, when Venus, Mars, ...

In the wake of the row over The Old York Tea Room sign, here are 3 pieces of York history that need similar attention, according to our letter writer ...

In an interview with The Sunday Times, Ms Sturgeon described herself as a “public introvert”, telling the paper: “I am somebody who can come alive on a stage in front of thousands of people, but put ...

K-Stop, which opened its doors recently at 8 Feasegate, is hoping to bring the Korean convenience store concept to York with its new shop offering both hot food and a range of Korean ingredients.

The roll out of wheelie bins to Diamond Street in The Groves, York, will cause chaos, a disabled woman who claims the council has ignored ...

Benjamin Sesko was introduced to Old Trafford as Manchester United showed off their latest signing. Newcastle’s Alexander Isak was conspicuous by his absence once again and Manchester City star Rodri ...

A NORTH Yorkshire author and campaigner has attended a 'powerful event' about knife crime.

On this day in 2015, the York Press reported that a new music video had been shot by York-based Orillo Productions for future pop duo POLO.

A York teenager is inviting young players to learn to "beat their dads" at a chess summer school. Aaron Rich, 18, one of York's top players, will lead sessions at BrewYork off Walmgate on both August ...

This secret North Yorkshire beach cove near Scarborough has been hailed a 'real hidden gem' by visitors - have you discovered it?

Tommy Fleetwood will head into the final round of the FedEx St Jude Championship with a one-shot lead as he continues the hunt for his first Tour title. Fleetwood fired a one-under 69 in the third ...