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.
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.
Good morning, Leeds! π¦ Whatever part of the city you're waking up in today β whether that's Headingley, Harehills, Holbeck or Horsforth β this is everything that matters pulled together from the council, the courts, the police and the community so you don't have to go looking.
Good morning, York! π° What a Tuesday it turned out to be β Greg James arrived at Heslington to a heroes' welcome with a very famous surprise co-pilot along the way. Today he cycles through the city heading north toward the Moors. Meanwhile the City of York Council was busy yesterday
Good morning, York! π° Happy St Patrick's Day. It's a properly eventful Tuesday...
π York wakes to a Monday of big ideas, blustery showers and a whole lot going on , from flooded staiths to a Roman kitchen on Fossgate, and a team on the way to Wembley.