About The York Brief

Welcome to The York Brief: your concise, independent round-up of everything that matters in and around York.

Each morning, we bring you the city in summary: the key headlines, community stories, local politics, culture, and small moments that make York what it is. No filler. No clickbait. Just the essential facts, context, and insight, all delivered straight to your inbox.

York is a city that moves at its own pace, historic, proud, and quietly ambitious. From council decisions to café openings, rail strikes to river levels, our aim is simple: to make it easy for you to stay informed and connected to where you live.

Our Mission

To make local news accessible, trustworthy, and worth your time.
We believe residents deserve journalism that isn’t hidden behind paywalls, cluttered with ads, or stretched across ten tabs. The York Brief delivers clarity — a quick read that respects your time and intelligence.

What You’ll Get

• Daily summaries of York’s top stories — what’s happening, why it matters, and who’s involved.
• Cultural highlights — exhibitions, events, and the city’s creative pulse.
• Community voices — insights and perspectives from local people and businesses.
• Weekend features — slower reads on life inside (and just beyond) the city walls.

Who We Are

The York Brief is an independent publication, written and curated by people who live here and care deeply about the city. We’re journalists, writers, and locals — working to give York the kind of clear, consistent coverage it deserves.

No outside ownership. No hidden agenda. Just York, clearly told.

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