Local News
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Mayor says rail must provide York and North Yorkshire residents access to opportunities in region and beyond
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire told rail bosses it was essential residents are connected by rail to opportunities in the region and beyond.
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Save the Date! The City of York’s Biggest and Brightest Celebration announces its 2025 date.
North Yorkshires largest LGBTQ+ celebration, York Pride will return on Saturday 31st May 2025. The committee made up of Volunteers, led by the recently re-elected Chair Greg Stephenson are excited to announce the 2025 date and confirm that the event will be returning to the Knavesmire.
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Mayor backs Selby colliery redevelopment scheme with potential for thousands of jobs
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, has visited a former Selby colliery set to become a major hub with the potential to create thousands of jobs
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LGSCO releases annual figures for City of York Council
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) has published their annual review report alongside their performance data for all local authorities.
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New city-wide trail, York Trailblazers, launches on Yorkshire Day to celebrate York's unsung heroes
York Trailblazers is an exciting new sculpture trail by York Civic Trust and Make It York, co-curated with organisations, community groups, schools and universities, made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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Transdev Awarded World's Top Quality and Safety Benchmarks
Yorkshire bus firm secures globally recognised trio of standards for safe, efficient and effective working from its workshops to the road.
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Residents and Businesses are Being Urged to Register CCTV to Support Investigations
North Yorkshire Police are asking people to register their CCTV cameras and video doorbells to help them identify criminals and bring them to justice.
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Malton's Hospital Restaurant Has Raised over £300
Ellerby's restaurant located within Malton Hospital recently participated in the NHS Big Tea campaign raising a fantastic £304 for York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity, which will directly benefit Malton Hospital.
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York Parks Recognised As Some Of The Country’s Best Green Spaces
West Bank Park, Clarence Gardens and Glen Gardens have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some of the very best in the UK.
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Barley Hall launches new medieval tours: a Snawsell Summer
How did the 15th century residents of York spend their summer? Find out at Barley Hall, which is launching guided tours of the medieval townhouse, focusing on the Snawsell family who lived there from the mid-1460s to the late 1480s.
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Mayor meets businesses to shape high streets fund
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has been meeting businesses to help shape a new high streets fund worth up to £10 million.
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York Civic Trust to unveil new research into Ouse Bridge
York Civic Trust has uncovered a little-known link between York’s two most famous saints – William of York and Margaret Clitheroe - whilst researching a well-known bridge in the centre of York. The Ouse Bridge project’s surprising results will be presented in a talk on Thursday 25th July.
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Millennium Bridge paths re-opened after flood defence work
City of York Council has completed works on the approach paths to Millennium Bridge, ensuring the route will be usable in all but the worst flooding.
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Brave father embarks on endurance effort for charity
A Scarborough dad will be taking on a mammoth challenge to raise money for York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity to say ‘thank you’ to staff who cared for his three daughters, who were all born prematurely.
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Innovation at heart of Mayor’s spending plans
Mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith has announced plans for four new funds worth up to £27.5 million over four years.
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Time to champion the unique sectors driving region’s growth, says Mayor
THE Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has revealed the region’s six key sectors he believes are key to driving economic growth.
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York business leads revolution in microscope technology
A pioneering York business is leading the way in cutting-edge microscope technology, thanks to support from City of York Council and the York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub.
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New service for pregnant women and new mums in Humber and North Yorkshire
A new service is being developed in Humber and North Yorkshire to support thousands of pregnant women and new mums to have better pelvic health.
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Mini Murals Inspired by Stained-Glass Archives Unveiled on The Stonebow
‘Outside the Box’, a new public art project showcasing York’s stained glass archives, has been unveiled on The Stonebow this week, transforming the look and feel of the area.
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Modifications to Local Plan proposed
A six-week consultation on modifications to York’s emerging Local Plan starts this week.
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Northern receives 8,000 Whatsapp messages in first year since launching service for customers
The train operator says the entirely AI-operated service has freed-up over 1,000 hours (1,277) of employee time, which can instead be directed towards more complex enquiries.
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One of the lowest funded councils needs residents’ help to protect essential services
City of York Council is launching its biggest budget consultation ever and is asking the community to identify the services they most rely on to ensure essential services continue.
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Have your say on changes to York's sexual health service
City of York Council is inviting people to have their say on the way sexual health services are provided in York.
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The Google Digital Garage visits York to help businesses use AI
Yesterday the tech giant hosted the AI event in the Hospitium in Museum Gardens with free digital skills workshops for local and medium-sized businesses.
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Local family law firm recieves award for outstanding client care
Jones Myres, based in The Quadrant in Bootham Row in York, won the award at The Modern Law Private Client Awards at the start of July.
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Art take over at the Barbican
Children from 11 years old in York are taking over the Barbican today to show off their art and drama work from the last year.
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Sound and light show set to commemorate 1984 York Minister Blaze
This autumn, the Phoenix sound and light show is set to commemorate the July 1984 fire which damaged part of the York Minister.
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"Save King's Manor" Petition Reaches Over 1,200 Signatures
A change.org petition calling for the University of York to continue its lease with the historic King's Manor has reached 1,200 petitions, less than a month after the University announced the ending of its 60 year lease with the Grade I listed building.
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York launches new air alert service
City of York Council has launched a new service designed to send free air pollution alerts and health advice to residents and visitors most likely to be affected by air pollution.
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Mayor back to business as York and North Yorkshire economy takes priority post-election
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire put the region’s economy at the forefront of engagements this week as he met the Prime Minster, Chancellor and fellow elected mayors for talks.
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Holy Trinity: Gentleman Jack is back!
Two costumes from BBC One's "Gentleman Jack" will be on display in Holy Trinity, Groodramgate until 4th August.
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Join the conversation about new homes and area improvements in Walmgate and Fishergate
Residents of Walmgate and Fishergate are invited to drop-in sessions about the next steps to build 140 affordable, energy-efficient homes and improve local residential areas.
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Business leaders wanted to help shape region’s economy
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, is seeking business leaders to help shape economic growth for the region.
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Road Closures on Towthorpe Moor Lane
City of York Council will be carrying out essential drainage works on Towthorpe Moor Lane at the junction with Strensall Road.
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Bettys to open their first ever pop-up shop at Castle Howard this Christmas
Castle Howard is hosting a pop-up Bettys shop in their historic Stable Courtyard this Christmas. Synonymous with Yorkshire and celebrated internationally, Bettys is known for mouthwatering confectionary, chocolates, teas and coffees and has never before created a pop-up shop.
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Plans for a New and Innovative Local Transport Strategy
Next Thursday, the Executive Members of the City of York Council will be asked to approve a new, comprehensive Local Transport Strategy that will shape the city's travel networks until 2040.
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Council Plans to Increase Housing Stock
This week the City of York Council announced plans to increase the quality and quantity of council homes, with an emphasis on modern, energy-efficient housing
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New Local Health Services for Older Residents
Local NHS services have announced a new Centre of Excellence for Frailty to support local older residents.
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Choose Respect, Not Regrets
York BID and partners have recently launched their latest campaign ‘Choose Respect, Not Regrets’, a Purple Flag initiative, which highlights the importance of respectful behaviour in the city.
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York Jobs Fair Has A New Home
The city’s popular Jobs Fair is coming to York Community Stadium for the first time to support local residents wanting to get back in to work, change job or kick start their career – with interviews and job offers on the day!
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Council commissions new £1.8m drug and alcohol service contract to help the residents of York
City of York Council has awarded the drug and alcohol service contract to a leading health and social care charity Change Grow Live.
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Train operator reviews recruitment process to better support candidates with ADHD
Northern has completed a review of its recruitment process to ensure applicants with neurodivergent conditions are better supported.
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New Garden Waste Subscription Scheme launches in York
City of York Council has launched a new Garden Waste Subscription Scheme, which will introduce a charge for garden waste collections from Monday 5 August 2024.
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NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB to hold Annual General Meeting
NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) will be presenting their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 10 July 2024 at 5pm.
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New summer experience to mark JORVIK Viking Centre’s 40th anniversary
Visitors to JORVIK Viking Centre this summer are in for a special treat, with a new and exclusive visitor experience launched for the school summer holidays, featuring extra talks and presentations, new displays and even a replica Viking house built in the gallery!
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Yorkshire Water investing £1.2m in clean water network around Monks Cross
Yorkshire Water is investing £1.2m in its clean water network in Heworth and Monks Cross in York, to improve the resilience of the network in the area and maintain water pressure as demand increases.