THE YORK BRIEF ⏰ Friday, May 29, 2026

Good morning, York - and happy York Pride day! York Pride is today on the Knavesmire. A County Lines drugs bust has put a man in York Magistrates Court this morning with a gun, machete and Class A drugs. Two court cases involving the sexual abuse of young children. A deliberate fire at Knavesmire Wood — the second this month. SPARK York's philosophical orb has upset a neighbour called Franz. A York woman is learning to walk again after a 9ft fall at Aysgarth Falls. The BHF on Bridge Street has 50% off all vinyl starting today. And John Cleese is bringing Monty Python to York in September.

🌈 York Pride - TODAY

York Pride is on the Knavesmire. Today. Free. - Gates open 11am. Parade leaves the city centre at 11am, arriving at the Knavesmire around noon. Pre-party at SPARK:York from 10am. Headliners: Nadine Coyle and Joe McElderry. Host: Jane Boulton of Impossible Wonderbar. First Bus Pride double decker in service. Blue Badge parking changes around the Knavesmire — check york.gov.uk. This follows York Pride receiving an offensive anti-LGBTQ+ letter earlier this month. Organisers said it was exactly why Pride still matters. YorkMix | York Pride UK