Steve Galloway
@stevegallowayyork.bsky.social
News from York England
On this day in 1482: The York Bar Wall entrances are locked overnight
On 18 November 1482, York’s civic authorities issued a strict curfew order: all gates and posterns were…
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On 18 November 1482, York’s civic authorities issued a strict curfew order: all gates and posterns were…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/18/on-this-day-in-1482-the-york-bar-wall-entrances-are-locked-overnight/
November 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
On this day in 1482: The York Bar Wall entrances are locked overnight
On 18 November 1482, York’s civic authorities issued a strict curfew order: all gates and posterns were…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/18/on-this-day-in-1482-the-york-bar-wall-entrances-are-locked-overnight/
On 18 November 1482, York’s civic authorities issued a strict curfew order: all gates and posterns were…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/18/on-this-day-in-1482-the-york-bar-wall-entrances-are-locked-overnight/
York Council showing little urgency to replace cancelled Dial and Ride bus service
York’s Dial & Ride service was closed in December 2023, and despite reports…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/18/york-council-showing-little-urgency-to-replace-cancelled-dial-and-ride-bus-service/
York’s Dial & Ride service was closed in December 2023, and despite reports…
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November 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
York Council showing little urgency to replace cancelled Dial and Ride bus service
York’s Dial & Ride service was closed in December 2023, and despite reports…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/18/york-council-showing-little-urgency-to-replace-cancelled-dial-and-ride-bus-service/
York’s Dial & Ride service was closed in December 2023, and despite reports…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/18/york-council-showing-little-urgency-to-replace-cancelled-dial-and-ride-bus-service/
Latest roadworks in west York including St Stephens Road (single day closure),…
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November 18, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Latest roadworks in west York including St Stephens Road (single day closure),…
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Street cleaning issues hit York
Outside York Railway station Council official have said the failure to clear rubbish for loutside the rilway syation over the weekend was down to a staff memebr being absent.An…
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Outside York Railway station Council official have said the failure to clear rubbish for loutside the rilway syation over the weekend was down to a staff memebr being absent.An…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/18/street-cleaning-issues-hit-york/
November 18, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Street cleaning issues hit York
Outside York Railway station Council official have said the failure to clear rubbish for loutside the rilway syation over the weekend was down to a staff memebr being absent.An…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/18/street-cleaning-issues-hit-york/
Outside York Railway station Council official have said the failure to clear rubbish for loutside the rilway syation over the weekend was down to a staff memebr being absent.An…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/18/street-cleaning-issues-hit-york/
On this day in 1971 – a resident claimed to have solved the mystery of the Fairfax bust at York Art Gallery
Among the treasures of York…
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Among the treasures of York…
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November 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
On this day in 1971 – a resident claimed to have solved the mystery of the Fairfax bust at York Art Gallery
Among the treasures of York…
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Among the treasures of York…
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Latest Westfield Ward planning applications for…
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November 17, 2025 at 10:21 AM
What’s on in York: Bike security marking event at Acomb Police station on Saturday
🚲 Bike Register & Meet the Team Event – York Outer (West) Cyclists of York, mark…
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🚲 Bike Register & Meet the Team Event – York Outer (West) Cyclists of York, mark…
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November 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
What’s on in York: Bike security marking event at Acomb Police station on Saturday
🚲 Bike Register & Meet the Team Event – York Outer (West) Cyclists of York, mark…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/16/whats-on-in-york-bike-security-marking-event-at-acomb-police-station-on-saturday/
🚲 Bike Register & Meet the Team Event – York Outer (West) Cyclists of York, mark…
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River levels have stabilised in York. No additonal flooding is expected. Traffic volumes higher than normal thsi Sunday.
November 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
River levels have stabilised in York. No additonal flooding is expected. Traffic volumes higher than normal thsi Sunday.
Latest job vacancies in York, including Carbon reduction officer (£37k),…
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November 16, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Latest job vacancies in York, including Carbon reduction officer (£37k),…
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Gridlock hits York as flood warning issued
A combination of the opening of the Christmas Market, heavy rain, and roadworks brought York to a standstill yesterday (Friday). Taxis were taking 30 minutes…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/15/gridlock-hits-york-as-flood-warning-issued/
A combination of the opening of the Christmas Market, heavy rain, and roadworks brought York to a standstill yesterday (Friday). Taxis were taking 30 minutes…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/15/gridlock-hits-york-as-flood-warning-issued/
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Gridlock hits York as flood warning issued
A combination of the opening of the Christmas Market, heavy rain, and roadworks brought York to a standstill yesterday (Friday). Taxis were taking 30 minutes…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/15/gridlock-hits-york-as-flood-warning-issued/
A combination of the opening of the Christmas Market, heavy rain, and roadworks brought York to a standstill yesterday (Friday). Taxis were taking 30 minutes…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/15/gridlock-hits-york-as-flood-warning-issued/
On this day in 1424 – A new Foss Bridge and chapel are completed in York
Foss Bridge: From Medieval Devotion to Georgian Design Today marks the anniversary of a quiet but…
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Foss Bridge: From Medieval Devotion to Georgian Design Today marks the anniversary of a quiet but…
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November 14, 2025 at 11:07 AM
On this day in 1424 – A new Foss Bridge and chapel are completed in York
Foss Bridge: From Medieval Devotion to Georgian Design Today marks the anniversary of a quiet but…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/14/on-this-day-in-1424-a-new-foss-bridge-and-chapel-are-completed-in-york/
Foss Bridge: From Medieval Devotion to Georgian Design Today marks the anniversary of a quiet but…
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Bootham Bar conservation work nearing a conclusion
Roof conservation project on track – stonemasons add their own message to York’s Historic Walls Work on York’s historic City Walls continues…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/14/bootham-bar-conservation-work-nearing-a-conclusion/
Roof conservation project on track – stonemasons add their own message to York’s Historic Walls Work on York’s historic City Walls continues…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/14/bootham-bar-conservation-work-nearing-a-conclusion/
November 14, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Bootham Bar conservation work nearing a conclusion
Roof conservation project on track – stonemasons add their own message to York’s Historic Walls Work on York’s historic City Walls continues…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/14/bootham-bar-conservation-work-nearing-a-conclusion/
Roof conservation project on track – stonemasons add their own message to York’s Historic Walls Work on York’s historic City Walls continues…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/14/bootham-bar-conservation-work-nearing-a-conclusion/
Ombudsman upholds complaint about York Council over care charges – But no remedy required
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has upheld a…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/13/ombudsman-upholds-complaint-about-york-council-over-care-charges-but-no-remedy-required/
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has upheld a…
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November 13, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Ombudsman upholds complaint about York Council over care charges – But no remedy required
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has upheld a…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/13/ombudsman-upholds-complaint-about-york-council-over-care-charges-but-no-remedy-required/
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has upheld a…
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Mixed news as graffiti vandals return to York - Selby cycle track. Interpretation board was also smashed. Blots otherwise improved appearance of entrance at London Bridge westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/13/s...
Mixed news as graffiti vandals return to York – Selby cycle track
Only a few weeks after graffiti was removed from two bridges on the York – Selby solar system cycle trail, graffiti vandals have returned to blight the area. Their “work” contrast…
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November 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Mixed news as graffiti vandals return to York - Selby cycle track. Interpretation board was also smashed. Blots otherwise improved appearance of entrance at London Bridge westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/13/s...
New guide for Armed Forces personnel published
In the week of Remembrance Day, a new guide to services for Armed Forces personnel in York and North Yorkshire has been published. The Armed Forces…
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In the week of Remembrance Day, a new guide to services for Armed Forces personnel in York and North Yorkshire has been published. The Armed Forces…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/13/new-guide-for-armed-forces-personnel-published/
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
New guide for Armed Forces personnel published
In the week of Remembrance Day, a new guide to services for Armed Forces personnel in York and North Yorkshire has been published. The Armed Forces…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/13/new-guide-for-armed-forces-personnel-published/
In the week of Remembrance Day, a new guide to services for Armed Forces personnel in York and North Yorkshire has been published. The Armed Forces…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/13/new-guide-for-armed-forces-personnel-published/
Health Protection in York: Post-COVID Progress or Missed Opportunity?
As York’s Health and Wellbeing Board prepares to receive the 2025 Health Protection Annual Report next…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/health-protection-in-york-post-covid-progress-or-missed-opportunity/
As York’s Health and Wellbeing Board prepares to receive the 2025 Health Protection Annual Report next…
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November 12, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Health Protection in York: Post-COVID Progress or Missed Opportunity?
As York’s Health and Wellbeing Board prepares to receive the 2025 Health Protection Annual Report next…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/health-protection-in-york-post-covid-progress-or-missed-opportunity/
As York’s Health and Wellbeing Board prepares to receive the 2025 Health Protection Annual Report next…
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On this day in 1918 – York marks the end of WWI
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November 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
On this day in 1918 – York marks the end of WWI
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Latest road works in west York. Includes A64, Blossom Street/Nunnery Lane, Queen Street and various streets in…
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November 11, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Latest road works in west York. Includes A64, Blossom Street/Nunnery Lane, Queen Street and various streets in…
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On this day in 1919: The Grand Cinema opens its doors on Clarence Street in York
The Grand Cinema, York: From Comradeship to Closure On 10th November 1919, the…
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The Grand Cinema, York: From Comradeship to Closure On 10th November 1919, the…
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November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
On this day in 1919: The Grand Cinema opens its doors on Clarence Street in York
The Grand Cinema, York: From Comradeship to Closure On 10th November 1919, the…
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The Grand Cinema, York: From Comradeship to Closure On 10th November 1919, the…
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Good turnout for Remembrance Day events in and around York
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November 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Good turnout for Remembrance Day events in and around York
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Two more padel courts planned for York’s fastest growing sport
🏓 Expanding Sport at Dunnington Playing Fields: Padel Courts Proposal Dunnington Playing Fields Association has…
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🏓 Expanding Sport at Dunnington Playing Fields: Padel Courts Proposal Dunnington Playing Fields Association has…
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November 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Two more padel courts planned for York’s fastest growing sport
🏓 Expanding Sport at Dunnington Playing Fields: Padel Courts Proposal Dunnington Playing Fields Association has…
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🏓 Expanding Sport at Dunnington Playing Fields: Padel Courts Proposal Dunnington Playing Fields Association has…
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On this day in 1829- The first step is taken towards restoring the York City Walls
🧱 “Desirous of the Perfect Restoration”: York’s City Walls and the meeting of…
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🧱 “Desirous of the Perfect Restoration”: York’s City Walls and the meeting of…
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November 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
On this day in 1829- The first step is taken towards restoring the York City Walls
🧱 “Desirous of the Perfect Restoration”: York’s City Walls and the meeting of…
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🧱 “Desirous of the Perfect Restoration”: York’s City Walls and the meeting of…
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Latest job vacancies in York including a £89k…
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November 9, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Acomb Remembrance Today (Sunday) at the war memorial on Acomb Green. 10.45am.
November 9, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Acomb Remembrance Today (Sunday) at the war memorial on Acomb Green. 10.45am.
On this day in 1877: The Victoria Hall temperance venue opens on Goodramgate
A Hall for Hope: The York Temperance Society and the Legacy of Victoria Hall On 8th…
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A Hall for Hope: The York Temperance Society and the Legacy of Victoria Hall On 8th…
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November 8, 2025 at 10:18 AM
On this day in 1877: The Victoria Hall temperance venue opens on Goodramgate
A Hall for Hope: The York Temperance Society and the Legacy of Victoria Hall On 8th…
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A Hall for Hope: The York Temperance Society and the Legacy of Victoria Hall On 8th…
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