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University of York and the University of Salford are partnered up with Ukrainian researchers to deliver virtual field trips to areas in conflict.

Northern has appealed to Christmas party revellers to treat their traincrew and station staff with respect as part of a new campaign against anti-social behaviour.

Transdev job interview guarantee for Homebase staff affected by store closures.

York Station has unveiled a new family lounge on the main concourse, complete with a city walls-themed play area.

York-based organisations are being encouraged to think local with their Christmas rewards and incentives as new employee research is unveiled showing strong local support.

Hospital visitors are being urged to think ahead or stay away if unwell, to reduce the risk of passing winter bugs to hospital patients and other vulnerable people this winter.

David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has contributed around £600,000 to the North Yorkshire Village Hall and Community Buildings Programme which will help fund vital renovations to up to 21 community halls and hubs.

As work to improve Front Street continues to progress, green-fingered volunteers have been planting flowers and trees to brighten up the area.

Plans to create new and improved walking, wheelchair-use, wheeling and cycling facilities across York will be considered by senior councillors this week.

York-based AgriSound said it is close to launching a fully automated acoustic landscape monitoring system.

If plans are approved on the 12th of December, York Council's key services could provide more localised help to residents.

The 20-year old, who arrived last year after progressing through Hull KR’s Academy and into the reserves, has agreed a new deal, thanks to the support of Squadbuilder.

A trial that seeks to tackle congestion and improve air quality on Gillygate will be considered at a decision session this week (5 December).

Following sold out tours across the UK and Europe, celebrated singer-songwriter and pianist Elio Pace and his incredible band are heading to York with the sensational award-winning show The Billy Joel Songbook in 2025.

Northern and TransPennine Express have joined forces on a ticket scheme designed to get more students commuting to school by rail.

Oscar winner Gary Oldman is coming back to the York Theatre Royal where he began his career to perform a one man show.