Latest News
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Plans for 114 affordable homes near Tadcaster Road have been blocked amid concerns over its impact on traffic, Green Belt land and a neighbouring football club.
Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust’s application for the homes, off Sim Balk Lane opposite York College, was refused by York Council’s Planning Committee A on Wednesday, February 5.
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A SIGN above a shop located in one of York’s most historic streets has been refused planning permission and may have to come down.
City of York Council refused listed building consent yesterday (February 6) to applicant Mr Hussain Ahmed for the display of a sign above the door of 68 Goodramgate in the city centre.
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EMERGENCY crews have been called in after a crash in a York suburb.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called out at 1am on Friday (February 7) after reports of a crash in Heworth.
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Players in a York girls football club are standing up against harassment after being accused of cheating - because some have short hair.
Footballers, parents and coaches from York Railway Institute AFC U12 team have launched an anti-harassment campaign after multiple incidents in which girls were accused of cheating by ‘being boys’ on account of their short hair.
Community News
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Phenomenal figures released for York’s Park and Ride
Figures released today show that 2024 was the busiest year for York’s Park and Ride since 2017, with the total number of journeys exceeding 4.5 million, almost one million higher than in 2023.
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£5,000 of illegal vapes and tobacco sniffed out and seized
Council and police officers visited a business in Clifton, York last week, where nearly £5,000 of noncompliant vapes and illicit tobacco was found and seized.
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Survivor voices Valentine’s Day domestic abuse campaign
Content warning/ reporting aid: This press release contains information that you may find distressing including repeated reference to Domestic Abuse. Please be mindful of your own wellbeing and of others, when reporting on this. If you need any advice, or if it helps to talk to the Public Health team, to aid you in reporting on this story, please speak to newsdesk.
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PHOTO STORY: York Ice Trail 2025
The big frosty weekend of fun is here - York Ice Trail is underway in York city centre, transforming the historic streets into an icy wonderland.
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Essential work to improve Lendal starts 3 February
Two urgent improvement works are due to begin on Lendal. To ensure the safety of public and workers on site, Lendal will have daily and temporary closures to vehicles as follows:
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Court charges tenant £7,964.75 for failed disrepair complaint
Council tenants are being reminded to report repairs to their landlord as ‘no win, no fee’ legal firms target York tenants and a County Court judge orders an unsuccessful disrepair claimant to pay £7,964.75 in legal costs this month.
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Neighbours’ stand against drug-related activity helps Council evict a nuisance tenant
Following a ruling by a District Judge yesterday, a Council tenant has been evicted as his drink and drug-related activities and anti-social behaviour caused misery for his neighbours.
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York Learning rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted
York Learning – City of York Council’s Adult Learning provider – has been rated ‘good’ in a recent inspection by Ofsted.
Podcasts & Interviews
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The Retreat Clinics Podcast
Claire Pulpher with Cat Adlam about Wellbeing
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ASK THE LEADERS
GARDEN WASTE SUBSCRIPTION SCHEME: David Dunning with Councillor Jenny Kent
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ASK THE LEADERS
TOURIST LEVY: Wayne Chadwick and Councillor Pete Kilbane
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ASK THE LEADERS
Sir Ed Davey talks to YO1 Radio