Latest News
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York and North Yorkshire’s mayor has said he is ‘determined’ to get a half-hourly train between Scarborough and York.
Mayor David Skaith has said he is “putting a lot of work” into getting a half-hourly train service from York to Scarborough.
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A MEMBER of the public lending police their bike in York helped the force make a number of arrests.
North Yorkshire Police say that on Tuesday night (September 17) officers responded to several incidents in the city including chasing suspects on a borrowed bike.
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A MAIN road in a York village is set to close during the day for more than a month.
Broad Highway in Wheldrake is set to close for roadworks from Monday - Sunday from 8am-5pm from Monday, September 30 to Friday, November 8.
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York’s Lendal Bridge is in need of significant repairs due to water damage and corrosion, a council official has said.
City of York Council is currently reviewing the best way to carry out repairs on the bridge, which spans the River Ouse between Station Road to Museum Street, to minimise traffic disruption.
Community Information
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Front Street improvements shaped by local community go for approval
Exciting plans to make a number of improvements to Front Street will be taken to a meeting next week (24 September).
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Scrutiny discussion to set a new direction of travel for York
York’s long term Local Transport Strategy will take another step forward next week (24 September) as a draft Implementation Plan is discussed at City of York Council’s Economy, Place, Access and Transport Scrutiny Committee.
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YorHome's fees for landlords found to be the city’s lowest!
Research by City of York Council reveals its not-for-profit letting agency YorHome are charged between 6-7% less than eight other local agents.
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York Celebrates Environment Weeks with free bus travel from BetterPoints
Residents of York are being invited to celebrate Environment Weeks by walking or taking the bus around town – and be in with the chance to win free bus travel.
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Red Ladder Theatre Company, Theatre Royal Wakefield, and CAPA College Present: 'Sanctuary' – A New and Original Musical Production
A powerful and moving new musical that asks – ‘what kind of society do we want to live in?’
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York Minster to host inaugural Desmond Tutu Annual Memorial Lecture
The Revd Nontombi Tutu, Episocopal priest and human rights activist, daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, will lead the inaugural Desmond Tutu Annual Memorial Lecture at York Minster on Tuesday 17 September.
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Plans to create a dedicated hub for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in York get the go ahead
Proposals to create a specialist hub for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families have been approved by City of York Council’s Executive [Thursday 12 September].
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New housing for disabled people agreed
To meet the increasing need for specialist housing for disabled adults or adults with learning disabilities in the community, senior Councillors have agreed to build approximately 14 new homes in Acomb.
Entertainment News
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Skylights release new single, ‘Skies Are Burning’.
Skylights will release their new single, ‘Skies Are Burning’, today (Friday, 20th September 2024), ahead of a landmark show at York Barbican.
Podcasts & Interviews
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Exclusive Interviews
Julie Blackburn Interviews Neal Foster
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Exclusive Interviews
Jonathan Cowap Interviews Matty Lewis
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Exclusive Interviews
Julie Blackburn Interviews Curtis & AJ Pritchard
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WORLD SENIOR DARTS TOUR 2024 - YORK BARBICAN
Martin Adams with Griffo