Latest News
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There is standstill traffic in York after a "void" has taken a key road down to one lane.
Yesterday (May 21), The Press reported on the "void" - which opened in St Leonard's Place, by the Theatre Royal - and is being worked on by staff from City of York Council.
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A drinker who throttled a police sergeant until he was gasping for breath has been jailed.
The sergeant and his colleagues had been called to deal with Carl Harding after he caused a disturbance and tried to jump over a counter at a pizza takeaway, said Rachael Landin, prosecuting.
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IT looks like the scene from a Hollywood film – or a news report from wildfires in far flung corners of the world.
Fireman in bare arms and T-shirts are standing in a landscape of scorched earth and shrubs burned out to leave stark, apocalyptic silhouettes.
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A CAR has overturned after a crash near a roundabout in York.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called to a crash at 6.26am on Thursday (May 22) after reports of an accident between Moor Lane and the Rufforth roundabout, in Acomb.
Community News
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City of York Council celebrates fund which has added £39 million to local economy
City of York Council is celebrating the success of its UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) investment programme, which has delivered significant benefits to businesses, communities, and residents across the city, adding £6.30 to the economy for every £1 invested – a total of £39 million.
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York welcomes new Lord Mayor
City of York Council’s Annual Council and Mayor-Making meeting has marked the appointment of a new Lord Mayor of York, with Councillor Martin Rowley BEM officially appointed as the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of York.
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Void on St Leonard’s Place to undergo urgent investigation
A void has opened on St Leonard’s Place in the road outside the Theatre Royal in central York. While it has been made safe by City of York Council it requires urgent investigation and attention.
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Mansion House team tours city clubs and schools
While work continues to restore and maintain the historic Mansion House, the team which usually welcomes visitors is taking this historic building’s stories, artefacts and democratic connections out to the community, along with the civic party.
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Statement from the York Human Rights and Equalities Board regarding the Supreme Court’s recent ruling within the Equality Act 2010, that ‘sex’ means biological sex [16 April 2025]:
The York Human Rights and Equalities Board has a strategic role in creating a ‘human rights culture’ in York.
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York BID announce the return of Riverside Marshals to keep York’s riverfront safe this summer
York BID is pleased to announce the return of the Riverside Marshal programme, a friendly and reassuring presence along King’s Staith to help keep the riverside safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for everyone.
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York residents are among England’s most active
Sport England’s latest survey shows that over 75% York residents are among England’s most active, and that it has the least inactive population.
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Experience a Magical May Half-Term in York with a Week Full of Family Fun
Make It York is thrilled to unveil an enchanting line-up of family-friendly activities this May Half-Term, running from Monday 26 May to Sunday 1 June. From magical trails to spellbinding tours and delicious street food, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.
Podcasts & Interviews
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JONATHAN COWAP'S MORNING EDITION
Bite marks on skeleton hints at gladiators in York
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LIZ BARTRUM MS PODCAST SERIES
Episode 10 - BOWEL AND BLADDER PROBLEMS
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MUSIC
Wayne Chadwick talks to Betty Boo
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ENTERTAINMENT
Julie Blackburn talks to Strictly's Vito Coppola