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York and North Yorkshire housing and other schemes receive £4m mayoral funding boost
Affordable homes and local authority infrastructure schemes in York and North Yorkshire are to benefit from more than £4 million of mayoral funding.
Six-figure salary offered for new development boss for York
A new top boss is being sought on a six-figure salary by City of York Council to deliver economic success for York.
York jobcentre plans 'September Surge' as claimant count rises
York Jobcentre is launching a “September Surge” to help move jobseekers into retail and hospitality work for the busier Christmas season.
'Our livelihoods are on trial' - York traders fear council policy could break them
York street trader Tom Jackson has said he and others could be forced off their pitches during some of the busiest periods of the year under a proposed council policy.
Top level talks over controversial York child bus pass changes
A MEETING is being set up with a government minister to discuss controversial changes to First York child bus tickets in York.
Police warn of 'keyless thefts' after luxury car stolen from York home
North Yorkshire Police has issued a warning about keyless car thefts after a Mercedes GLC was stolen from a home in Huntington.
Crackdown on cargo vehicles on A1 sees drivers lose license
A crackdown on cargo vehicles saw 10 drivers with their licences suspended.
Well-known York group renews partnership with major city venue
The York charity Menfulness has renewed its partnership with the Grand Opera House York.
12 arrests for numerous offences during police day of action
A DOZEN people were arrested following a police day of action.
York MP raises concerns over future of unique York school
Rachael Maskell MP has raised concerns to the House of Commons over the introduction of VAT on top of private school fees.
Tourism 'worth £1.8bn to York economy'
YORK’S tourism sector is said to be thriving, with the city welcoming 9 million visitors last year, and adding nearly £2bn to York’s economy.
Top health experts call for free school meals for all primary school children
Leading health experts including Diabetes UK are calling on the government to give all primary school children free school meals in England.
Harry Potter TV series looking for UK children for main roles - how to apply
A casting call has been issued for UK children to fill the roles of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger in the new HBO Harry Potter series.
Blanket 20 mph speed limit across the UK could lower car insurance premiums
A popular car insurance company has said it would lower premiums if a standard 20 mph speed limit was introduced across the UK.
First Yorkshire conference for Women in Business
North Yorkshire restaurant owner Lois Kirtlan is inviting women who run businesses in Yorkshire to join a new business event this week in Garforth, near Leeds.
York care boss joins calls to scrap one-word ratings for adult social care services
A York care boss has joined calls to scrap one-word ratings made by the health watchdog for adult social care services.
New full state pension payments to increase by £460 in April
Under the “triple lock”, the state pension increases every April in line with whichever is the highest of average total earnings growth, CPI inflation, or 2.5%
Wanted man arrested after police chase in York
A wanted man has been arrested following a police chase in York.
York school that celebrated 150th anniversary by granting pupil wishes wins award
Testimonials from nominations for the 150-year-old school included the ‘tireless’ efforts of staff in granting 150 ‘wishes’ to pupils.
Large knife seized in York
Police have seized a large knife in York city centre.