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@CityofYork
City of York Council
1 year
Thank you to @RoyalFamily for their special meeting with young resident Jason who is visually impaired. He was thrilled to meet the King and Queen Consort today whilst they visited York.
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City of York Council
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We were very happy to have helped young resident Jason, who is visually impaired, to meet the King and Queen Consort during todays royal visit. Jason said it he felt ‘calm, happy and excited’ and got to hold their hands. 👑
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
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We're providing almost £43,000 for children who normally receive free school meals to support them during this half term. #EndChildFoodPoverty
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
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It has been an amazing day in York today as the city welcomed our Royal visit from the King and Queen Consort. Thank you to @RoyalFamily for your time and memories that many will remember for years to come.
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
4 years
Thanks for the ❤️ for our #DontBeATosser campaign 😉! Share the ❤️ for #York as it reopens, and please take your #litter home. Thank you.
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
1 year
OVERALL Result announced: LABOUR is now the largest party and has overall control (24 seats). Find out more at 👉 #YorkElection23
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
4 years
Tonight York’s iconic bar walls and Clifford’s Tower were bathed in blue coloured lights, as the city showed its support, once more, for those doing such an incredible job carrying out essential work! 💙 #ClapForCarers
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
6 years
We’re so excited that @thesundaytimes agrees with us that #York is the best place to live! Find out why here:
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
4 years
Our heroes wear orange 💪 Thank you to our amazing frontline staff, like Pete in this video, who are providing an absolutely vital service across the city during these really difficult times 🤝 Video credit: @SkyNews
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
6 years
It takes a lot of people working together to make a city the MOST LIKED city in Britain👍 thanks from all of us! 👮🏽‍♀️👨🏻‍🚒👩🏿‍🎓👨🏼‍⚕️ @NYorksPolice @YorkTeachingNHS @NorthYorksFire @ValeofYorkCCG @UniOfYork @YorkStJohn
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
4 years
Thank you and farewell @JohnSentamu . We are extremely grateful for your dedicated service and everything you have done for the city. It has been a pleasure to call you the Archbishop of York
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
3 years
York's new stadium complex is complete! This brings a new era for for sports and community services in the city!
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
7 years
#York has been named one of the best places to live in the UK by @thesundaytimes , we'd have to agree!
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
3 years
We already knew that York is an amazing place to live, but we're very happy to see @thetimes name York as one of the best places to live in 2021. Thank you to all our partners, residents and businesses who make York such an incredible city every day.
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
8 years
A MASSIVE thank you to @Morrisons in York for making CYC crews/Army, who've been filling sandbags all day, much deserved hot drinks and food
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
1 year
King Charles and the Queen Consort have arrived in York and entered the city through Micklegate bar
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
3 years
⚠️Unfortunately we will have to close Rowntree Park tomorrow due to concerns over large groups meeting and people not social distancing. Only leave your home if essential and follow #HandsFaceSpace 🏡 Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save lives. @NYorksPolice @Fr_RowntreePark
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
3 years
It's a lovely day, so don't toss your litter about. Please take it home. Thank you. #DontBeATosser
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
8 years
On #WorldPhotoDay we thought we'd share some of our favourite shots of #York
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
5 years
We did it!!! Absolutely amazing news, we can't wait to welcome #RLWC2021 to @YorkStadium in 2021. #wearethehosts . Thank you to everyone who supported our bid!!
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Rugby League World Cup 2021
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Congratulations to York! The Community Stadium will host a women’s group game and both women’s semi-finals. Watch the full announcement on @BBCsport online now: #WeAreTheHosts #RLWC2021
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
6 years
A huge thank you to everyone who 'liked' #york in the @YouGov poll, making it Britain's most liked city! ❤️
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
4 years
Our frontline teams are doing an amazing job to keep our city functioning and your bins collected during this difficult time. Please join us in saying a BIG thankyou! 👏 Please help them by ensuring your bins aren't overfilled and that during the COVID19 outbreak you..
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
6 years
We offer emergency beds for rough sleepers to avoid them spending a second night on the streets and offer them long-term accommodation based on their situation. If you see a rough sleeper, get them help. Call 01904 405330 or 0300 5000914. More detail at:
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
2 years
The Council is set to commit to a £7.7 million investment in libraries. This includes a new £5m library learning centre for Clifton, a new permanent library for Haxby & Wigginton, investment in the Acomb Library centre. @YorkLibrariesUK Learn more:
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
6 years
Friendliest city, most liveable city, the UK’s first Gigabit City... and now we’re The Sunday Times’ best place to live! We’re working hard to keep it that way.
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
3 years
An agreement has now been reached between the council and @YorkCityFC ! The club will occupy the new stadium with effect from 11 January, with their first game due to be held on Tuesday19 January ⚽️🥅
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
2 years
Next week York will welcome King Charles III and the Queen Consort in an historic visit, during which they will unveil a statue of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Read more at .
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
4 years
We are sadly saying goodbye to Minster FM. A great radio station with wonderful people working for it who have contributed so much to our city over the years. Good luck to the whole team for the future & thanks for the memories! @BenMinsterFM @daviddunningUK
@BenYorkMix
Ben Fry
4 years
Last ever show on Minster FM done! @Laura_Castle was a class act and the messages we had were amazing, we cried over every one of them 😢 Good luck to the @GHRYork team who will be taking over from Tuesday 👍 As for what’s next... “Never say never again”
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
7 years
Amazing sunset this afternoon in #York !
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
5 years
We did it! The Community Stadium will host a women’s group game and both women’s semi-finals at the Rugby League World Cup 2021! #wearethehosts Thank you again to everyone who supported the bid #RLWC2021
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
8 years
Happy #YorkshireDay to all our followers! There's lots to enjoy in #York so have a great day!
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
4 years
Our world famous city walls will be reopening from Saturday 4 July, with a temporary one-way system (clockwise) in place to enable social distancing and keep people safe. Find out more here: Photo credit: Olivia Brabbs Photography
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
5 years
We’re delighted York has been named best place to live in the North and Northeast by @thesundaytimes ! We’re a UNESCO City of Media Arts and the UK’s first gigabit city and, as a place to live and work, York is hard to beat. #TogetherYork @digitalyork @MakeItYork
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
8 years
Great to see #York ranked in @TelegraphTravel 's 50 best cities in the world!
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
6 years
Street cleaning teams are out cleaning the city’s streets ready to welcome residents and visitors to #York #OurDay
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
4 years
Please share: York currently has relatively low numbers of cases of COVID-19 and a local lockdown is certainly not necessary. Read the full statement from Director of Public Health, Sharon Stoltz, here:
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
8 years
The #FlyingScotsman received a great welcome as it returned to #York Station today!
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
8 years
Thanks to @NestleUKNews , one of York’s largest employers, who have today donated £100,000 to the York Flood Appeal.
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
6 years
Friendliest city, most liveable city, the UK’s first Gigabit City... and now we’re The Sunday Times’ best place to live! We’re working hard to keep it that way.
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
4 years
Over 50 streets, squares and snickelways across York’s city centre have been deep cleaned by frontline crews.
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
3 years
Good luck to everyone running the York 10k today, very ‘Yorkshire conditions’ to mark Yorkshire Day! 🌧
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
7 years
Work to build York’s new community stadium should begin in October when contractors will move onto the site.
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
6 years
#York is the only city in the north of England to make it on to a top-ten-list of towns and cities that are expected to dominate the UK’s tech scene in the future!
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
2 years
Congratulations @YorkCityFC ! ⚽ The clubs promotion is fantastic news for the club, supporters and for the city. To recognise the achievement, the Lord Mayor invited players and representatives to a reception at the newly restored Guildhall. Read more:
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
3 years
@MissNicolettaP This is unacceptable in York or anywhere else, and we're horrified to see this. Thank you for reporting it to @NYorksPolice . Anyone receiving this letter or experiencing hate crime to report it immediately to @NYorksPolice on 101.
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
6 years
#York is one of the best places to live in the country – a liveable city - according to a new national report!
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
6 years
We've hit the back of the net and all the contracts relating to the build and operation of the new Community Stadium 🏟️ and leisure complex have now been signed! Diggers will be on site before Christmas!
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
3 years
DAILY UPDATE: The latest "validated" data for the last seven days as at 14 December: York 7 day rate: 69.8 Regional average: 159.9 National average: 240.5 Thanks all, let's keep going to keep the people we love safe and the places we love open.
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
7 years
The Shambles has been named the prettiest street in Britain by @nationalexpress - we'd have to agree!
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
8 years
Result for #York in #EURef : Total votes: 109,681 REMAIN: 63,617 LEAVE: 45,983 Spoilt ballots: 81 Turnout was 70.7%
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
3 years
A MASSIVE THANK YOU THREAD 👏Responding to a flood is never easy, never mind on top of the pandemic response, the challenges of lockdown and a generally patchy start to 2021. So it has been incredible to see the very best of #York - in our colleagues, partners and communities.😊
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
2 years
Horrified by today’s scenes, our thoughts are with Ukraine's people, including those living in York, and all others affected. In solidarity we will be lighting up @yorkmansionhse and the city walls in Ukraine's blue and yellow.
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
5 years
Scarborough Bridge is set to reopen tomorrow at 3pm! The new bridge is almost three times as wide and now has ramps making it accessible for pedestrians, cyclists, pushchairs, wheelchairs and those with mobility issues
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
6 years
Please join us to urge rough sleepers into our hostels. We’re not turning anyone away and can even accept their dogs. For more info visit
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
4 years
We've closed the York Bar Walls until further notice to ensure we all follow social distancing guidelines to help beat COVID-19 #TogetherYork #StayHomeSaveLives
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
3 years
Listen to the judge @RobbieRinder Don't be guilty of being a tosser! 😉
@RobbieRinder
Rob Rinder
3 years
This sign in EVERY open space in the UK please. I’ll donate a few. ⁦ @KeepBritainTidy
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
3 years
We're backing the bid to bring the @SuperLeague to York. York already has so much to offer and we think adding Super League 🏉🏆 to the list would be perfect! #HeartlandExpansion #WeAreYork ⚔️
@YorkRLFC
York RLFC Knights
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It's time to unleash our unrivalled facilities, unbeatable region and unforgettable Knights on @SuperLeague ... @MakeItYork | @CityofYork | @YorkStJohn | @Welcome2Yorks | @York_Minster | @VisitYork | @TheRFL | @SkySportsRL 🎧 @SkylightsYRA #HeartlandExpansion | #WeAreYork ⚔️
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
6 years
It's #WalkToWorkDay ! Are you starting your day with a walk to work? There's some great routes to walk in the city, why not do a loop of the #York Bar Walls!
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
8 years
We have teams working round the clock to help residents.Thankyou to all emergency services @NYorksPolice @NorthYorksFire @YorksAmbulance
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
6 years
@vlavla (of #Versailles fame!), who's currently playing Romeo @ShakespearesRT , is reminding visitors that they can enjoy York's attractions for longer this summer by using the late night Park & Ride service from Askham Bar. Visit for details. @FirstYork
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
4 years
Happy York Pride Day! Whilst we cannot celebrate as planned, we are supporting York Pride and the LGBTQ+ community, and we look forward to an extra special celebration in 2021 🏳️‍🌈 @YorkPride @ValeofYorkCCG @UniOfYork
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
7 years
. @TripAdvisorUK have named #York as one of their top 10 most popular Christmas getaways, it's easy to see why!
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
1 year
The Lord Mayor is ready and waiting at Micklegate bar for the arrival of the Royal party
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
6 years
Please join us to urge rough sleepers into our hostels. We’re not turning anyone away and can even accept their dogs. For more info visit
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
3 years
We may not have had the @SuperLeague news we were hoping for, but we're proud of the work @YorkCityKnights do on and off the pitch. 🏉
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
3 years
Thank you to Pete and all of our 520 volunteer litter pickers who keep York tidy. You won't believe how much litter Pete picks up a year... @ecoyorkcyc
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
6 years
The #York Walls and Clifford's Tower will join other buildings and landmarks across the country and #lightupblue to celebrate #NHS70
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
6 years
Happy New Year 🎉🙌Best wishes from City of York Council for 2018!
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
5 years
The replacement Scarborough Bridge footbridge is starting to take shape! The latest section was lifted in overnight this weekend. Once completed it will be almost three times as wide as the old bridge with ramps making it accessible for everyone 👍
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
7 years
We are encouraging even more people to get on their bikes and ride to work tomorrow to celebrate #CycleToWorkDay 🚲
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
6 years
It’s a lovely day in #York today! The ☀️ has even made an appearance!
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
5 years
York is @thesundaytimes best place to live in the North and NE! We enjoy great independent retailers, vibrant arts and culture, world class attractions, 2,000 years of history and architecture: what a great city! @YorkMuseumTrust @YorkExplore @indieyorkmap
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
3 years
We're backing the bid to bring @SuperLeague to @YorkKnightsRLFC and to York 🏉🏆 If you support it too, share your message and use #HeartlandExansion .
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
4 years
Our world famous city walls will be reopening TOMORROW, with a temporary one-way system (clockwise) in place to enable social distancing and keep people safe. Find out more here: Photo credit: Olivia Brabbs Photography
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
2 years
Following the confirmation from Buckingham Palace of the demise of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II today 8 September 2022, leaders from York have expressed their condolences on behalf of the city.
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
4 years
Our world famous city walls will be reopening TODAY, with a temporary one-way system (clockwise) in place to enable social distancing and keep people safe. Find out more here: Photo credit: Olivia Brabbs Photography
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
6 years
We've changed our profile picture in a show of support for @YorkPride ! Look out for our @yorwellbeing , fostering and @one_adoption teams at the #yorkpride event this weekend #flagitup 🏳️‍🌈
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
4 years
Explore is opening a new reading café in York, bucking the national trend by opening a new library space to bring more people into libraries and benefit from their many services
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
7 years
53,301 votes were cast in York Central, a turn out of 69%. Rachel Maskell has been realected with 34,594 votes
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
6 years
Winter has arrived in #York ! @yorkgritter are out treating the city’s main road network. Don’t forget there’s an extended @FirstYork Park&Ride service and free parking in Piccadilly multi-storey from3-9pm
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
3 years
Congratulations, #York ! If you didn't already realise it, you are in the (officially) most photogenic city in the UK! 🎥📷📹📸 Let's keep it gorgeous and safe and remember hands, face, space 🙌😷 ⬅️➡️
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City of York Council
2 years
Such sad news, Harry was a great champion of Yorkshire and a local broadcasting news legend. He will be sorely missed. Our thought are with his family and friends.
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BBC Yorkshire
2 years
Our much loved friend and colleague Harry Gration died suddenly today. We are absolutely heartbroken to give you this news. Tonight our hearts go out to Harry's wife Helen, their children and all of Harry's family and friends.
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
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Tonight we're lighting the city blue and green to thank our NHS staff and social care workers. Please join in this evening, safely from your home, as we clap for our carers at 8pm. Thank you to all! #clapforourcarers #clapfortheNHS #clapforsocialcarers
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City of York Council
6 years
Doesn't York look amazing in the snow?!!! Our @yorkgritter team have been busy, helping to keep the city moving
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
7 years
Happy #YorkshireDay everyone! Hope you have a reyt good day!
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City of York Council
1 year
RESULT ANNOUNCED: Fishergate Ward Labour Party Gain Cllr Conrad James Whitcroft is elected with 1,447 votes Labour Party Gain Sarah Wilson is elected with 1,704 votes Full result is at 👉 #YorkElection23
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
8 years
Great to see #York named in the top five places to live in the UK, it's easy to see why! .
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City of York Council
5 years
Thank you, @TheSundayTimes for naming #York as the best place to live in the North and Northeast 2019 and thanks to York people everywhere who help make it such a great city! #TogetherYork
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
3 years
Meet Thundertruck!⚡ Our newest member of the waste fleet family and a fully electric vehicle, which uses your waste to power it!♻️ You'll see two new Thundertrucks on the streets near you early in the New Year!👏
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City of York Council
5 years
Scarborough Bridge reopens today at 3pm! The new bridge is a major upgrade at almost three times as wide and now has ramps at both sides making it accessible for all. It also makes a great scenic route from the station to #York city centre 👍
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
5 years
Great to see so many partners backing #YorksBid to host @RLWC2021 Show your support by using the hashtag #LineUp4York and #BackTheBid 🏉
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
5 years
Councillors will be asked to agree to support York’s bid for @rlwc2021 should York be announced as a host city early in 2019. Find out more ⬇️
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
8 years
UPDATE: Please do not travel to, or in, York unless absolutely necessary. All routes affected. @NYorksPolice @NorthYorksFire RT
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
3 years
As we mark a year since #York made history with the first coronavirus cases in the UK, our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have lost loved ones. In York, across the country and around the world.
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City of York Council
5 years
A big thank you to everyone who braved the rain and joined the York Pride celebrations this weekend! It was great to see so many there. 🏳️‍🌈 #YorkPride #Pride2019
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City of York Council
6 years
Please join us to urge rough sleepers into our hostels. We’re not turning anyone away and can even accept their dogs. For more info visit
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City of York Council
4 years
A trial emergency closure of the southbound lane of Bishopthorpe Road, providing more space to social distance whilst walking, will be introduced from Thursday 7 May. It is among measures to be introduced during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
6 years
Clifford's tower is golden, spring must be on its way !!!
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
8 years
We’re flying the @YorkPride flag at half mast in memory of those who lost their lives in #Orlando
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@CityofYork
City of York Council
3 years
So proud of our beautiful city and its warm, welcoming people! A YouGov poll has named York as the UK's most popular city 2021 (73%) , ahead of London (72%) and Edinburgh (66%). York was recently in the top 10 UK cities by Conde Nast Traveller. More at
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