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New homes plan for York village moves step closer - despite fears

2 days ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Kevin Glenton

City of York Council planners have recommended councillors approve a 44-home application from Barratt David Wilson Homes for the site in Dunnington, which is currently farmland. The 1.34 hectare application plot sits within more than half of a site allocated by the council for housing in its Local Plan which was adopted in February.
Emergency burst pipe repair affects bus stop on principal York city centre route

2 days ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Kevin Glenton

Water continued to flow this morning (May 12) onto and across Fawcett Street in York, close to the junction with Paragon Street. The Press was contacted by a reader who sent images of the burst yesterday morning around 9am. Recommended reading: A Yorkshire Water spokesperson said: “We have a team on their way to carry out an emergency repair on a burst on Fawcett Street, York.
Owners of York city centre pub celebrate the go-ahead for second venue

5 days ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Kevin Glenton

2 1/1 OWNERS of a York city centre pub are celebrating the go-ahead for a second venue in a North Yorkshire coastal town. Vincent Roberts and Matthew Beddingham, co-owners and founders of Valhalla York, a Viking-themed pub in Patrick Pool, were speaking after North Yorkshire Council granted planning permission for the opening of a new pub on the site of a former ironmongers in Grape Lane, Whitby.
York war veteran's surprise visit from naval officers on his 100th birthday

5 days ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Kevin Glenton

Warrant Officer Paul Barrott and Lieutenant Phillip Corner with Alan Dickins holding the special letter (Image: Supplied) A YORK veteran of the Second World War celebrating his 100th birthday received a special letter hand-delivered by two serving sailors. Alan Dickins was presented with a letter of congratulations from First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key by Lieutenant Phillip Corner and Warrant Officer Paul Barrott at Glen Lodge in Sixth Avenue, on April 24.
Friday-night diners in York to witness special performance from award-winning group

6 days ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Kevin Glenton

The choir is celebrating its 100th year in 2025 (Image: Supplied) Friday-night diners at a York city centre restaurant are set to witness a special performance from a talented group of local performers. Impossible, the dining establishment in St Helen’s Square, has invited York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir to sing on May 23, from 7.30pm.
York city centre residents celebrate VE Day with street party

6 days ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Kevin Glenton

3 1/1 One corner of York laid out the bunting and shared memories of wartime Britain on a special day for the nation. The Postern Close Association organised a street party to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day today (May 8).
Global home furnishing giant set for debut opening in York

6 days ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Kevin Glenton

Plans for advertsing signs have been approved at the site in Clifton Moor (Image: Google Street View / PR Newswire) A GLOBAL home furnishing giant is set for a debut opening in York. City of York Council has approved an application for proposed IKEA signage above a retail unit in Stirling Road – “featuring the iconic yellow and blue brand name”, according to planning officer reports.
Burglars steal designer item from home in North Yorkshire town

6 days ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Kevin Glenton

North Yorkshire Police released images to accompany its appeal for information (Image: Supplied) BURGLARS have struck at a home in Harrogate, taking a designer handbag and other items. North Yorkshire Police said it happened in St John’s Road between 7.30pm on May 5 and 4.30am the next morning, as they issued an appeal to the public for information.
Two shops could replace bar in historic quarter of York

1 week ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Kevin Glenton

2 1/1 TWO shops could replace a bar which has operated in a historic quarter of York for nearly two decades. A planning application has been submitted to City of York Council from Vahe Nersessian to convert Bar Vahe in Goodramgate into two-bedroom flats on the first and second floor of the building.
‘Garden village’ plans for York green belt face setback in development

1 week ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Kevin Glenton

The application site is designated for housing development within City of York Council's Local Plan, adopted on February 27 (Image: Andrew Matthews / PA Wire) An 800-plus home “garden village” planned for York green belt faces a setback in its future development.