YORK sports enthusiasts are hard at work with paintbrush, gardening tools and toolbox as they prepare to welcome colleagues from across the country and region later this year.

Good afternoon and welcome from the LNER Community Stadium as York Knights return to Betfred Championship action against Whitehaven. Can Andrew Henderson’s side make it four wins in a row? Live updates from 3pm.

MEET Del and RJ, Mo and Jito and Peter and Trevor – three pairs of rat buddies who are looking for a new home.

RAIL companies will convert a paddock into an outdoor classroom in York for children who have difficulties with mainstream education.

A TAKEAWAY deliverer has been banned from the roads because he didn’t have the right car insurance.

A NEW chef, who has worked for Heston Blumenthal, has taken the reins at Principal York’s Refectory Kitchen restaurant.

York Motorbikes is moving to a new Raylor Centre showroom in James Street.

David Kato College has officially opened at the University of York.

1079 Fitness on the A1079 in Pocklington has had an extensive refurbishment.

AN ACTOR who has performed at top venues in York is preparing to take on the London Marathon for charity after beating cancer himself.