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Take a look at the colourful new sculpture trail inspired by York Minster
3+ hour, 51+ min ago (337+ words) York's new sculpture trail has launched this week " with 12 striking sculptures celebrating "heritage, creativity and community. Produced by Make It York in collaboration with York Minster, The Watchers of Yorkis inspired by the carved grotesques high above York Minster. The…...
New caf" looks set to open in empty York building after popular venue closed
38+ min ago (348+ words) Plans to breathe new life into an empty York caf" have taken a step forward. An application has been lodged for works inside and outside of 68, Gillygate, which was previously home to Osbornes@68. Plans from Northmanor Properties Ltd stated proposals…...
Cricket legend Ian Botham hits out over North Yorkshire wind farm plan
4+ hour, 23+ min ago (575+ words) Cricket legend and life peer Ian Botham has spoken out over plans to "destroy the gorgeous countryside" by installing wind farms on remote moorland. Lord Botham, who lives near Richmond, is backing a campaign to stop the Hope Moor Wind…...
York to adopt more respectful approach to Traveller camps
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (539+ words) A new policy is being drawn up to improve how York accommodates Travellers who come to York. City of York Council is aiming to be less confrontational and more respectful It is looking for one or two parcels of land…...
Work to "transform" major York landmark will start next year
22+ hour, 28+ min ago (461+ words) The area around a major York landmark is set to be transformed next year as council officials have given an update on the regeneration project. The Castle and Eye of York scheme will start once a contractor is appointed and…...
Wanted man could be in York, say police
17+ hour, 54+ min ago (101+ words) This man is wanted by police. Connor Atkins, aged 30, from Scarborough is wanted for a range of offences including failing to attend court, assaulting emergency workers and in connection to a shop theft. A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "We…...
Fears that traffic ban on York route will divert congestion to other streets
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (661+ words) Congestion could be diverted elsewhere due to a proposed York traffic scheme, undermining its aim to speed up buses opposition councillors have warned. Cllr Stephen Fenton, transport spokesperson for City of York Council's Liberal Democrat opposition, said they feared the…...
Victoria Wood favourite Dinnerladies is coming to York " First star announced
18+ hour, 8+ min ago (516+ words) A brand new stage adaptation of Victoria Wood's much-loved sitcom Dinnerladies has been announced " and it's coming to York. More than a quarter of a century after it was first screened on BBC One, it is the first piece of…...
Acomb Fest 2026: Your complete guide to York's first street art festival
22+ hour, 28+ min ago (799+ words) York's first street art festival is coming to Acomb this weekend " and here's everything you need to know. Organised by York's Art Of Protest Projects, it will see internationally renowned mural artists come together for Acomb Fest from Friday 3 to…...
Woman sought after theft in York's Shambles
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (119+ words) York Mix Woman sought after theft in York's Shambles Police want to speak to this woman in connection with a theft in York. It happened on Monday 8 June at a shop on Shambles. Stock worth "14. 99 was stolen. If you can…...