THE YORK BRIEF ⏰ Thursday, 16th April 2026
📩 94% of York children got their first school choice today. Free energy grants cut one York couple's bills from £12/day to £4. York City fan ban row - owners call for review. New Bishy Road market THIS SUNDAY. Shakespeare Festival opens next Tuesday.
THE YORK BRIEF ⏰ Thursday, 16th April 2026
Your Daily Digest of Everything Happening in York.
SUBSCRIBE TO THE YORK BRIEFGood morning, York. Today is National Offer Day - 94.3% of York children have been offered their first-choice primary school. A Heworth couple's energy bills have been cut by two-thirds through a free government grant. York City's owners have called for a review of banning orders handed to fans after last week's 96th-minute winner. And a brand new market is launching on Bishy Road this Sunday.
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