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 - WEEKEND WRAP UP ⏰ April 11 - 12, 2026
A York man has been jailed for 22 years for stabbing his ex-partner 22 times in front of her children. York City are two points clear with three games to play. York-headquartered FET has won a £30m Indonesian Navy deal. And Potions Cauldron has been saved.
THE YORK BRIEF ⏰ Friday, 10th April 2026
📋 IN BRIEF - York's road repair backlog is £102m - but a record £16.5m is being spent this year. The former Iceland on Fulford Road finally has a future. And 29 young York cheerleaders are heading to Florida to compete at the World Championships next week.
THE YORK BRIEF ⏰ Thursday, 9th April 2026
📋The UK's hottest day of 2026 was yesterday; today, York is 10°C cooler with rain closing in. The US-Iran ceasefire brings hope that fuel costs will ease. Whitby's Tate Hill beach was left scarred by litter and broken glass over Easter. And the NYMR needs your help to save a 180-year-old bridge.
THE YORK BRIEF ⏰ Wednesday, 8th April 2026
Junior doctors are striking until Monday - attend appointments unless contacted. York gets £16.5m for potholes. A 700-year-old Goodramgate shop has new owners. And the Guildhall's brewpub bid runs into trouble.