York news

• Bridge to close overnight for essential work

  07-08-2026 18:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The work on York's Lendal Bridge will take place overnight between 12-13 August, the council says.
  
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• Resort's Beatles hotel set to be turned into flats

  09-08-2026 14:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Fab Four recovered at the hotel in Filey after a chaotic concert in nearby Scarborough in 1963.
  
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• Leigh beat York despite Bennison hat-trick

  09-08-2026 14:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leigh score four tries to beat York and boost their Super League play-off hopes despite Joe Bennison’s hat-trick for the Knights.
  
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• 'I'm only here as a family supported organ donation'

  09-08-2026 11:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Louise Prashad is backing an NHS registration drive as national consent rates for organ donation drop.
  
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• 'What's the scariest thing I could do? Sew on TV'

  09-08-2026 07:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sewing Bee contestant Anna, from York, says she wants the show to "push me out of my comfort zone".
  
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• Enright helps Leeds beat York in Super Four opener

  08-08-2026 17:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leeds Rhinos follow Wigan Warriors to landing a first blow in the Super Four stage against York Valkyrie, winning 38-16 at AMT Headingley Stadium.
  
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• What you need to know about the solar eclipse over Yorkshire

  08-08-2026 08:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire residents have a rare chance to see the best view of a solar eclipse since 1999 next week.
  
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• Kickboxing helps girl, 5, recover from transplant

  08-08-2026 08:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Autumn, from North Yorkshire, spent six months in hospital being treated for a rare condition.
  
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• Streeting 'sickened' by sex abuse claims at Army college

  07-08-2026 18:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The defence secretary promises to look into what went wrong at the college in North Yorkshire.
  
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• Rare chocolate box sells for double guide price

  07-08-2026 16:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The silver box, auctioned in Scarborough, attracted bids from all over the world.
  
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• Confusion over 'quadruple yellow lines' on street

  07-08-2026 16:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Contractors resurfacing pothole-covered street have ended up painting 4 yellow lines separately.
  
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• Moment raiders drive car into service station

  07-08-2026 13:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say no arrests have been made and inquiries are ongoing.
  
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• The National League returns - how can it live up to the drama of 2025-26?

  07-08-2026 09:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The National League kicks off on Saturday with a lot to live up to following the most dramatic end to the 2025-26 campaign.
  
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• Calls for inquiry into Army teen college after reports of rape and abuse

  06-08-2026 19:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Four women told the BBC they were sexually assaulted and harassed while attending the Army Foundation College (AFC) at Harrogate in North Yorkshire.
  
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• Station redevelopment due to get green light

  06-08-2026 19:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It will see the Grade II-listed station get a taxi rank, drop-off areas and a pedestrian plaza.
  
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• Kidnapper who followed ex to hotel is jailed

  06-08-2026 18:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leon Harvey, from Scunthorpe, used tracking apps to find the woman before assaulting her.
  
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• Artists asked to create mural for town anniversary

  06-08-2026 17:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The project follows criticism of the council's use of AI-generated artwork for a Scarborough trail.
  
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• No more affordable homes planned for new estate

  06-08-2026 17:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Developer has argued scheme would not be viable if affordable housing quota was raised.
  
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• Man, 19, drowned in river while swimming with friend

  06-08-2026 16:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thomas Bruce-Gregg and a friend entered the water after drinking alcohol, inquest hears.
  
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• Faster broadband rollout continues in rural areas

  06-08-2026 13:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Project Gigabit is connecting more properties in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire to ultra-fast broadband.
  
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• Adder bite leaves couple fearing for dog's life

  06-08-2026 13:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Johnny Reed meets a couple whose dog was bitten by a venomous snake.
  
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• Harrogate Town sign Worthing striker Dolaghan

  05-08-2026 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Harrogate Town sign Worthing striker Brad Dolaghan for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.
  
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• 18th Century town hall's £1.3m revamp complete

  05-08-2026 17:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Whitby's Old Town Hall building had deteriorated due to age and weathering, the council says.
  
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• Why are butterflies thriving in North Yorkshire?

  05-08-2026 15:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nick Hall from Yorkshire Butterfly Count explains.
  
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• Forestry England releases photos of BBQ fire damage

  05-08-2026 12:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Forestry England says a blaze at Wykeham Forest is a timely reminder to visitors not to light fires.
  
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• English out for season days after signing for York

  05-08-2026 11:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Prop forward Matty English is out for the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury shortly after signing for York Knights.
  
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• Director charged over cancelled 2025 food festival

  05-08-2026 08:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jon Arrowsmith and his firm Cocker Hoop Creative Ltd face charges over the cancelled Skipton event.
  
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• Shops' alcohol sales plans spark concerns

  05-08-2026 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Objectors say they fear the two Scarborough stores' proposals could increase anti-social behaviour.
  
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• Harrogate sign Halifax midfielder Hmami

  04-08-2026 20:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Harrogate Town sign Halifax Town midfielder Josh Hmami for an undisclosed fee.
  
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• York bring in Southend defender Boyes

  03-08-2026 18:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  York City bring in Southend United wing-back Harry Boyes for an undisclosed fee ahead of their EFL return.
  
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