Joe Cooper
The Yorkshire Post
United Kingdom
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York stag and hen dos: Two 'party houses' used by stag and hen dos in York banned from being used as Airbnbs
Two York properties that have been advertised for stag and hen parties of up to 25 people can no longer be used as Airbnbs after councillors said they were causing too much trouble for neighbours. → Read More
Residents in flats affected by damp and mould worried for children's health
City of York Council will take a “worst first” approach to around 120 homes which have significant damp problems, a housing boss said. → Read More
Retired Yorkshire farmer urges people to move towards plant-based farming
A retired farmer and North Yorkshire councillor has urged the region’s agricultural sector to move towards plant-based farming to tackle climate change. → Read More
Staff 'crushed' as school bosses plan 'brutal' wage cuts in run up to Christmas
More than 40 staff at a chain of Yorkshire schools are facing wage cuts worth thousands of pounds after bosses proposed terminating their current contracts. → Read More
Covid-19 vaccine: Health chief 'desperate' for more people to get vaccinated amid flu and Covid fears
A Yorkshire health chief is “desperate” for more residents to get their flu jabs and Covid boosters amid fears a spike in infections could pile yet more pressure on the NHS this winter. → Read More
Ten cycle lane schemes in York unlikely to go ahead as plans for improvements including 'active travel' A1237 bridge shelved
Ten projects designed to boost walking and cycling in York have been shelved as the council has just a fraction of what would be needed to build them. → Read More
Restaurant at Terry’s site given go-ahead despite resident’s fear of “life sentence where we cannot sleep”
A deli and restaurant on the Terry’s chocolate factory redevelopment has been given the green light – despite concerns from some neighbours about noise at night. → Read More
Yorkshire pub The Royal Oak Inn to be demolished for housing
A vacant Yorkshire village pub will be demolished and the land used for housing – against the recommendation of council officers. → Read More
York Hospital in 'vulnerable position' as Home Office wants nurse accommodation for asylum seekers
York Hospital has been left in a “very vulnerable” position after the government said it wanted to use accommodation currently used by nurses to house asylum seekers. → Read More
Trio Mezze: York tapas restaurant has late licence bid rejected over noise fears despite just one person complaining
A York bar and restaurant with a roof terrace has had its bid for a late night licence refused by councillors. → Read More
Heronby: Council to lodge objection over plans for new village in Yorkshire
A “huge” new settlement planned north of Selby would have a “very significant” impact on York and could end up costing the council tens of millions of pounds, a meeting has been told. → Read More
York's stag and hen do guide will encourage revellers to book a table and eat to combat excess boozing
Stag and hen parties visiting York are to be offered advice on how to enjoy their time in the city without intimidating residents and other visitors. → Read More
New pub on site of Guy Fawkes’ parent’s house granted alcohol licence
A York beer entrepreneur’s plan for a new pub on the spot where Guy Fawkes’ parents are said to have lived when he was born has taken a big step forward. → Read More
Conservative club in York to be demolished and turned into student flats after vote
A Conservative club in York will be demolished to make way for student accommodation. → Read More
York developer Modernistiq Developments cuts affordable housing by £1m after ‘nightmare’ build
A property developer whose York apartment building turned into a “nightmare” has been allowed to slash the amount he contributes to affordable housing in the city by more than £1 million. → Read More
Major redevelopment of Roman Quarter in York and 153 apartments approved
Plans for a new Roman Quarter have been narrowly approved after councillors heard it presented a “once if a lifetime” opportunity to discover more of York’s past. → Read More
Speed limit cut from 60mph to 30mph on Yorkshire road in built-up area with sharp bends
A York councillor has welcomed plans to slash the speed limit on a stretch of a road he said was a “tragedy waiting to happen”. → Read More
York Minster buildings £5m plan ‘which will safeguard its future’ approved
Two new buildings which will help safeguard the future of York Minster by boosting technology and providing accommodation for craftspeople have been approved by councillors. → Read More
Villagers launch campaign against 'damaging and unnecessary' new town in Yorkshire
Villagers and parish councils have joined forces to campaign against the creation of an “damaging and unnecessary” new settlement between Selby and York. → Read More
Yorkshire care home fails its CQC inspection for the eighth time in a row
A Yorkshire care home has failed to meet the safety and quality standards required by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the eight time in a row. → Read More