THE YORK BRIEF - Friday, 9 January 2026
York thaws after the deep freeze as health warnings, business rates relief, river pollution fears and burst pipes dominate headlines, alongside culture, community campaigns and cautious optimism.
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THE YORK BRIEF ⏰ Monday, 6 July 2026
It came home... to York's pubs at 4am. The city woke up hoarse and happy this morning after one of the great England World Cup performances.
THE YORK BRIEF ⏰ Tuesday, 30 June 2026
🚦 Private cars set to be banned from Rougier Street & Micklegate from Jan 2027. ✈️ Linton-on-Ouse asylum plan defended in Commons. 🎨 Watchers of York sculpture trail launches. 🍺 Windmill Inn reopens after six-figure revamp. 🚨 Pensioner, 90s, robbed after being followed from bank.
THE YORK BRIEF ⏰ Monday, 29 June 2026
⚽ York Knights beat Castleford 20-14, first win there since 1975. ✈️ Linton-on-Ouse villagers vow to fight revived asylum centre plan. 🌉 Stay off it — Whitby Swing Bridge still stuck. 🎩 Classic car run raises £47k for Martin House Hospice. 💔 Tributes to engineer Don Oldfield, 86.
THE YORK BRIEF ⏰ Monday, 29 June 2026
⚽ York Knights beat Castleford 20-14, first win there since 1975. ✈️ Linton-on-Ouse villagers vow to fight revived asylum centre plan. 🌉 Stay off it — Whitby Swing Bridge still stuck. 🎩 Classic car run raises £47k for Martin House Hospice. 💔 Tributes to engineer Don Oldfield, 86.