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News from York England
Sunday bus service ‘trial’ from Woodthorpe shops via Bishopthorpe

Local Councillors are reporting that East Yorkshire bus company has announced the introduction of a new trial…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/12/05/sunday-bus-service-trial-from-woodthorpe-shops-via-bishopthorpe/
December 5, 2025 at 11:12 AM
York High among schools which will test a new anti-poverty project in the City.

York High School is among seven schools piloting the Poverty Proofing© the School Day…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/12/05/york-high-among-schools-which-will-test-a-new-anti-poverty-project-in-the-city/
December 5, 2025 at 10:17 AM
New special seat on Chesney Field (Foxwood Lane) unveiled

The "Legend on the Bench" charity has unveiled a new seat on Chesney Field. It is intended to provide somewhere for reflection for…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/12/04/new-special-seat-on-chesney-field-foxwood-lane-unveiled/
December 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
York steps up support for rough sleepers this winter

As temperatures drop and the risks of sleeping outdoors increase, York is strengthening its safety net for those without a home. This…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/12/04/york-steps-up-support-for-rough-sleepers-this-winter/
December 4, 2025 at 8:40 AM
York’s Retrofit Energy Project secures fresh funding to go national

City of York Council has received a welcome boost in its drive to make homes warmer, greener, and cheaper to…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/12/03/yorks-retrofit-energy-project-secures-fresh-funding-to-go-national/
December 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Good weather eases fears of flooding in York but hosepipe ban still in place

Elsewhere, villages around York are enjoying some sunshine Askham Richard Askham Richard…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/12/03/good-weather-eases-fears-of-flooding-in-york-but-hosepipe-ban-still-in-place/
December 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
A new "mental health" bench seat has been installed next to the Chesney Field footpath
December 3, 2025 at 12:36 PM
York Handmade Brick company faces Administration

York Handmade Brick, based in Alne near Easingwold, has entered administration after decades of supplying bespoke bricks to some of Britain’s most…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/12/03/york-handmade-brick-company-faces-administration/
December 3, 2025 at 10:58 AM
York waste collection dates over Christmas confirmed

The Council's website has been updated to cover collection dates for the next year. The date for the reintroduction of the green bin…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/12/03/york-waste-collection-dates-over-christmas-confirmed/
December 3, 2025 at 8:22 AM
York Council ward boundaries set to be redrawn

An independent review of York Council's ward boundaries is underway. It is somewhat belated as residents weren't consulted about the total number of…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/12/02/york-council-ward-boundaries-set-to-be-redrawn/
December 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Latest roadworks in west York, including Thanet Road and Water Lane

 Albemarle Road, York, National Highways, York 02 December - 03 December Delays possible - Temporary parking…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/12/02/latest-roadworks-in-west-york-including-thanet-road-and-water-lane/
December 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
On this day in 1539: York lost it’s hospital

York would be without a hospital for two hundred years On 1st December 1539, York’s great medieval hospital—St Leonard’s—ceased to operate. It was…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/12/01/on-this-day-in-1539-york-lost-its-hospital/
December 1, 2025 at 4:11 PM
🚲 At last—York’s new cycle & pedestrian bridge moves forward

It has taken more than a decade of promises, delays, and dashed hopes, but York is finally seeing progress on the…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/12/01/%f0%9f%9a%b2-at-last-yorks-new-cycle-pedestrian-bridge-moves-forward/
December 1, 2025 at 10:07 AM
 On this day in 1539:From Sacred Stone to Public Ruin: The fate of St Mary’s Abbey

In the winter of 1539, the great Benedictine Abbey of St Mary in York—once among…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/29/on-this-day-in-1539from-sacred-stone-to-public-ruin-the-fate-of-st-marys-abbey/
November 29, 2025 at 10:24 AM
York businesses express concerns following budget blow

It isn't just a new tourist tax and rising staff costs that are prompting concern among York 's hospitality businesses. Many have…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/29/york-businesses-express-concerns-following-budget-blow/
November 29, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Mixed picture on keeping local neighbourhoods safe, clean and tidy

The York Council seems to be struggling more than usual this month in dealing with complaints about cleansing…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/28/mixed-picture-on-keeping-local-neighbourhoods-safe-clean-and-tidy/
November 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
November 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
York’s Early Years and Childcare Reforms: A 2025 progress snapshot

City of York Council says that it is making strong strides in delivering expanded childcare entitlements and…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/27/yorks-early-years-and-childcare-reforms-a-2025-progress-snapshot/
November 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
On this day in 1963: The Beatles’ last bow at York’s Rialto

Sixty-two years ago today, the Beatles played their fourth and final gig at York’s Rialto Theatre—a venue that had already…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/27/on-this-day-in-1963-the-beatles-last-bow-at-yorks-rialto/
November 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
💧 Hosepipe ban nearing its end as Yorkshire Water reports strong recovery

Yorkshire Water has announced that the region’s hosepipe ban — in place since July —…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/%f0%9f%92%a7-hosepipe-ban-nearing-its-end-as-yorkshire-water-reports-strong-recovery/
November 26, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Bus shelter canopy at the front of York Railway Station is set to go

York Railway Station’s 1940s bus shelter may soon be removed, following a planning application that…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/bus-shelter-canopy-at-the-front-of-york-railway-station-is-set-to-go/
November 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
On this day in 1730: an 800-page history of York is presented to the City

On 26 November 1736, Francis Drake presented his monumental work “Eboracum” to the York Guildhall…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/on-this-day-in-1730-an-800-page-history-of-york-is-presented-to-the-city/
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Council backing down on action to tackle anti-social behaviour in York City Centre

Sustaining PSPOs in York: Progress or Retreat? Next week, councillors will…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/25/council-backing-down-on-action-to-tackle-anti-social-behaviour-in-york-city-centre/
November 25, 2025 at 12:51 PM
York’s green bin charges to increase: Rising costs, unanswered questions

From 2026, York residents will face a £52 annual charge for garden waste collections – a rise from…

https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/yorks-green-bin-charges-to-increase-rising-costs-unanswered-questions/
November 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM