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Steve Galloway @stevegallowayyork.bsky.social · 7h

On this day in 1829- The first step is taken towards restoring the York City Walls

🧱 “Desirous of the Perfect Restoration”: York’s City Walls and the meeting of…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/09/on-this-day-in-1829-the-first-step-is-taken-towards-restoring-the-york-city-walls/

Steve Galloway @stevegallowayyork.bsky.social · 12h

Latest job vacancies in York including a £89k…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/09/latest-job-vacancies-in-york-including-a-89k-pr-communications-job-with-the-mayor-three-programme-managers-at-57k-each-another-communications-officer-post-33k-and-christmas-market-operativ/

Steve Galloway @stevegallowayyork.bsky.social · 15h

Acomb Remembrance Today (Sunday) at the war memorial on Acomb Green. 10.45am.

Steve Galloway @stevegallowayyork.bsky.social · 1d

On this day in 1877: The Victoria Hall temperance venue opens on Goodramgate

A Hall for Hope: The York Temperance Society and the Legacy of Victoria Hall On 8th…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/on-this-day-in-1877-the-victoria-hall-temperance-venue-opens-on-goodramgate/

Steve Galloway @stevegallowayyork.bsky.social · 2d

What’s on in York: Remembrance Sunday parade and service

A York war memorial On Sunday 9 November, the military parade will leave Clifford’s Tower at 10.20am and make its way to the City…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/07/whats-on-in-york-remembrance-sunday-parade-and-service/

Steve Galloway @stevegallowayyork.bsky.social · 2d

A Yorkshire-based enforcement team has helped jail a fraudster who ran fake government…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/07/a-yorkshire-based-enforcement-team-has-helped-jail-a-fraudster-who-ran-fake-government-websites-misleading-thousands-of-people-and-pocketing-over-200000/

Steve Galloway @stevegallowayyork.bsky.social · 2d

York celebrates its amazing care leavers as part of National Care Leavers’ Month

City of York Council is celebrating the positive impact young people leaving care…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/07/york-celebrates-its-amazing-care-leavers-as-part-of-national-care-leavers-month/

Steve Galloway @stevegallowayyork.bsky.social · 2d

Holding the Line: Why York’s Licensing ceiling still matters

Next week, York’s Licensing Committee will consider an application for a new LGBTQ+ venue—Little J—on North Street. The…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/07/holding-the-line-why-yorks-licensing-ceiling-still-matters/

Steve Galloway @stevegallowayyork.bsky.social · 2d

Thief jailed for 40 months following Foxwood crime spree. Electric bike suspect also arrested

This in from the Police "Watch the moment that a York…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/07/thief-jailed-for-40-months-following-foxwood-crime-spree-electric-bike-suspect-also-arrested/

Steve Galloway @stevegallowayyork.bsky.social · 3d

On this day in 2007: The “Institute for Effective Education” is set up by the University of York

From Petition to Pedagogy: York’s Centuries-Long…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/06/on-this-day-in-2007-the-institute-for-effective-education-is-set-up-by-the-university-of-york/

Steve Galloway @stevegallowayyork.bsky.social · 3d

What’s on in York: 🚲 Bike Marking Event in Acomb

Keep your bike safe and meet your local policing team! North Yorkshire Police will be hosting a bike marking event on: 📅 Saturday 22nd…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/06/whats-on-in-york-%f0%9f%9a%b2-bike-marking-event-in-acomb/

Steve Galloway @stevegallowayyork.bsky.social · 4d

Good samaritan sought following Beckfield Lane robbery

The Police have issued the following appeal "Did you come to the aid of a York robbery victim on Wednesday night? We’re appealing to a…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/05/good-samaritan-sought-following-beckfield-lane-robbery/

Steve Galloway @stevegallowayyork.bsky.social · 4d

Parking Scam Alert: York’s Anti-Fraud Team Reports Surge in QR Code Fraud

York’s anti-fraud team has published its latest progress report, and one issue stands out for…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/05/parking-scam-alert-yorks-anti-fraud-team-reports-surge-in-qr-code-fraud/

Steve Galloway @stevegallowayyork.bsky.social · 4d

On this day in 1855 – Inkerman Remembered: Veterans’ Dinner at the Golden Lion, York

On 5th November 1855, the Golden Lion in St Sampsons Square, York, hosted a…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/05/on-this-day-in-1855-inkerman-remembered-veterans-dinner-at-the-golden-lion-york/

Steve Galloway @stevegallowayyork.bsky.social · 4d

York’s smoking rates drop to one of the lowest in England

Pete, a grandad and HGV driver from the Stockton Lane area of York York continues to lead the way in public health York continues…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/05/yorks-smoking-rates-drop-to-one-of-the-lowest-in-england/

Steve Galloway @stevegallowayyork.bsky.social · 5d

Warm spaces in York - final grant list published. Council urged to improve publicity for project over colder winter months
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Steve Galloway @stevegallowayyork.bsky.social · 5d

York Station Gateway: 13-month delay and counting — Completion now pushed to Spring 2026 westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/08/27/m...

Steve Galloway @stevegallowayyork.bsky.social · 5d

Latest roadworks and traffic restrictions in west…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/04/latest-roadworks-and-traffic-restrictions-in-west-york-delays-possible-includes-hull-road-roundabout-bishopthorpe-road-blossom-street-holgate-road-micklegate-nunnery-lane-queen-street-and-wood/

Steve Galloway @stevegallowayyork.bsky.social · 6d

A new anti social behaviour project has launched in York

The police have issued the following statement on anti-social behaviour in the City "Today (Monday 03 November 2025) alongside our…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/03/a-new-anti-social-behaviour-project-has-launched-in-york/

Steve Galloway @stevegallowayyork.bsky.social · 6d

Latest Westfield Ward planning applications for Ridgeway (Extension size) and The…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/03/latest-westfield-ward-planning-applications-for-ridgeway-extension-size-and-the-knoll-cornlands-road-higher-telecoms-pole-and-additional-equipment-x2/

Steve Galloway @stevegallowayyork.bsky.social · 7d

Strategic Authority or Strategic Ambiguity? A closer look at York’s latest devolution proposal

The York Council meets later this week and once again…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/02/strategic-authority-or-strategic-ambiguity-a-closer-look-at-yorks-latest-devolution-proposal/

Steve Galloway @stevegallowayyork.bsky.social · 7d

Latest job vacancies in York. Includes – Transport programme…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/02/latest-job-vacancies-in-york-includes-transport-programme-manager-55k-data-modeller-24k-school-nurse-42k-system-support-analyst-33k-strategic-skills-manager-66k-city-centre-oper/

Steve Galloway @stevegallowayyork.bsky.social · 8d

On this day in 1266: Walter Gifford: York’s genial Archbishop with a hidden edge is enthroned

On 1st November 1266, Walter Gifford was enthroned as…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/01/on-this-day-in-1266-walter-gifford-yorks-genial-archbishop-with-a-hidden-edge-is-enthroned/

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Foxwood Residents Association @foxwoodra.bsky.social · 8d

The Foxwood Arts, Photography and Crafts showcase is open until 3:00pm today (Saturday). Entrance is free.

Steve Galloway @stevegallowayyork.bsky.social · 9d

What’s on in York: Arts, photography and crafts showcase tomorrow (Saturday)

Free event at the Fozwood Community Centre tomorrow (Saturday). The second arts exhibition…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/10/31/whats-on-in-york-arts-photography-and-crafts-showcase-tomorrow-saturday/