AS 2015 begins, let's look ahead to some of the events to look forward to in York this year.

The very first female bishop in the Church of England - Reverend Libby Lane - will be consecrated at York Minster on January 26.

More historic work to religious buildings in the city will see Grade 1-listed St William's College closed for repair and refurbishment well into 2015.

The building, which dates back to 1465, will have its timber, roof and fabric repaired, with plans also made for future conservation, and ways to make it more accessible to the public.

Dean of York Minster, the Very Reverend Vivienne Faull, said the work would mean the college is closed "for a considerable period", but said the scheme was "an exciting challenge", and would "breathe new life into this wonderful old building".

In February, parts of North Yorkshire will be seen on the silver screen with the release of the Dad's Army movie, which was filmed in Bridlington, Pickering and Whitby.

In May, we'll see voters out in their thousands as the local elections take place, along with the general election.

Throughout 2014, City of York Council's Labour party lost overall control of the authority, with councillors leaving the group or defecting, but with a new leader in place it remains to be seen whether the group can retain control of the city for another five years.

Also in May, the legacy of the Tour De France will be seen with the Tour De Yorkshire, which is due to pass through York and Selby in the first weekend of the month.