A surfing competition with a difference drew thousands of spectators to a beach near San Francisco, as dogs of all sizes took to the waves. Labs, terriers and spaniels were among dozens of dogs riding ...

Labour MP Sir Chris Bryant says he was sexually abused as a teenager by the head of the National Youth Theatre, Michael Croft. Sir Chris said Mr Croft, who died in 1986, had invited him to dinner ...

Our letter writer says people in York are 'using fake history to justify petty campaigns against others' . Do you agree?

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from York were called to Alcuin Avenue around 9.15pm last night (August 2).

Five lions – three lions of England and the lions of Bohemia. The Mace. The Sword. The Cap of Maintenance. The red cross on a white background. Each part of the arms has its own story, linked mainly ...