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THE YORK BRIEF ⏰ Thursday, 18 June 2026

⚽ England beat Croatia 4-2, York pubs erupted. 🚨 Police cordon Bar Lane after reported rape. 🚂 NRM signs Central Hall contract. 📚 UK's largest indie bookshop opens. 🏗️ Coney Street masterplan begins. ❤️ Defibrillator planned for Parliament Street.

William, Collince Owinoh

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THE YORK BRIEF ⏰ Thursday, 18 June 2026
Jude Bellingham's second-half goal helped England win their opening World Cup game

THE YORK BRIEF ⏰ Thursday, 18 June 2026

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Good morning, York. There's a result from last night that's put the whole city in a good mood. There's a discovery on Coney Street that took a year to dig through. And there's a teenager whose work just landed somewhere most professional artists never reach.

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☀️ Weather — Met Office for York: Warming nicely — 25°C today, 20% chance of rain. Friday 27°C, Saturday 22°C with just 10% rain — the best day of the weekend ahead of the Bishy Road Street Party on Sunday. Met Office York
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