☀️ York Valkyrie stormed to a 42-0 win, a giant animatronic elephant is heading for Coney Street, and the Bank Holiday sunshine is nearly here 🌡️ But fly-tipping is rising, the council faces a £7m housing loss, and local politics are heating up.
⚽ York-born Oliver Boast, 17, signs pro deal at Tottenham. 🌟 York retains Purple Flag for fifth year. 🎨 New stained glass window at Merchant Adventurers' Hall. 💰 North York Moors wildfire fund slammed — not a penny for farmers. 🍺 Poppleton Beer Festival this weekend.
🏥 Government plans to scrap Healthwatch York — nearly 10,000 used it last year. 🍺 The Dubliner gets its expansion but no live music upstairs. 🍷 York researcher rewrites wine history. ⚽ World Cup starts tomorrow. Ainsley Harriott came to York today.
🍟 York could ban new takeaways across most of the city. Kevin Sinfield's final MND challenge comes to York in September. Ben Fry declared bankrupt after Potions Cauldron collapse. Skylights hit number 4 on vinyl charts. Tornado returns to NYMR.
🎸 Shed Seven sell out The Piece Hall on their 30th anniversary. ⚽ York City scoop four National League awards. 👑 A royal wedding. 💔 A tribute 34 years on. And York's EV charging network called "an embarrassment."