THE YORK BRIEF ⏰ Thursday, April 23, 2026

πŸ“‹ IN BRIEF Bootham Park developers set to start work as Maskell raises at PMQs; affordable homes "crushing halt" row; Acomb Fest announced for July; A166 crash; title decider free-to-air plea from MPs.

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THE YORK BRIEF ⏰ Thursday, April 23, 2026
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THE YORK BRIEF ⏰ Thursday, April 23, 2026

Your daily digest of what's happening in York

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Good morning, York. A lot is going on today - from a historic Grade I listed hospital on the brink of being lost, to a Minstermen title run that's gripped two cities and now has two MPs writing letters. Settle in.

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🌀️ WEATHER β€” A clear, bright Thursday in York β€” mostly sunny with a high of 14Β°C. No rain in sight through the week, warming into the weekend with temperatures reaching 18Β°C by Saturday. Ideal conditions for York Open Studios' final weekend and Saturday's Poppleton Railway Nursery open day. Source: Met Office
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