Latest News
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YORK’s MPs have spoken out after a York bird of prey shop has made the decision to stop showing live birds in their shop.
As reported by The Press, falconry experts Owl Adventures recently opened a shop in Our Lady’s Row Goodramgate – originally intended to be a hands-on experience where people would be able to hold and learn about birds of prey.
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York Minster is set to be filled with metal music as a band prepares to rock the ancient building.
A stage has been erected inside the Grade I listed cathedral’s nave ahead of the sold-out Organic Metal: Two Worlds Collide concert by Plague of Angels tonight (Friday, April 25).
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A woman who took out her bad mood on a complete stranger by pulling her to the ground and kicking her has been jailed.
Kathryn Walters, prosecuting, said the victim was enjoying having a cigarette with friends outside a pub when Claire Ross arrived.
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A HAND gesture made by City of York Council’s deputy leader during a meeting has sparked complaints, an opposition call for an apology and counter-claims about previous behaviour from the latter.
The complaints came after Labour’s Cllr Pete Kilbane appeared to turn his fingers next to his head during an exchange with opposition Liberal Democrats in February’s Budget meeting.
Community News
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Magistrates order private hire driver to pay £3,326 for unlawful activity
A private hire driver who pleaded guilty yesterday (Thursday 24 April 2025) to picking up passengers on the street, has been ordered to pay a total £3,326 by York Magistrates.
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Join Tommy Treebark’s Wild Adventure: Spot 50 Yorkshire creatures across York city centre this Summer!
York BID is excited to launch Tommy Treebark’s Wild Adventure - a free, fun-filled trail that invites families to explore the city centre of York and spot 50 wild Yorkshire animals decorating special benches across the city.
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City-wide ban and fines for fouling and poor dog control to start
From 1 June 2025, Council officers will be able to fine people found urinating in public, or not controlling or picking up after their dogs.
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Wouldn’t it be nice to have less congestion in York?
City of York Council has today unveiled a new video starring eight York residents, business owners and students and poses a question – wouldn’t it be nice to have less congestion in York?
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Summer seating and grass animals return to York city centre
York is getting a fresh splash of colour this summer as York BID reintroduces its much-loved summer seating and eye-catching grass animal sculptures.
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National research into Menopause: Thousands of Benenden Health members look to Menopause support
Benenden Health’s ‘My Expert Health Coach’ app feature sees menopause as the most accessed (60%) topic for members in their fifties.
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Over 230 York pensioners £7,000 a year better off with Pension Credit
The 231 pensioners in York who claimed Pension Credit since December 2024 are now and extra £7,000 a year better off.
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Council launches consultation on extending city’s Smoke Control Area
Residents and businesses are being invited to share their views on a proposal to expand York’s existing Smoke Control Area to cover all areas within council boundaries.
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