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On this day in 1586: The Martyrdom of Margaret Clitherow
On 14 March 1586, a young woman from York—Margaret Clitherow, the butcher’s wife from the Shambles—was brought from prison to stand…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/14/on-this-day-in-1586-the-martyrdom-of-margaret-clitherow/
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Lendal Bridge UPDATE. It will close for repairs in a couple of weeks’ time. Indecision and confusion grips…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/13/lendal-bridge-repair-works-postponed-until-2027-amid-traffic-congestion-fears-and-further-delays-on-the-station-gateway-project/
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The York Council raked in over £32,000 in misuse fines on Low Poppleton Lane last year.
A total of 1,367 drivers fell foul of the newly upgraded ANPR cameras…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/13/the-york-council-raked-in-over-32000-in-misuse-fines-on-low-poppleton-lane-last-year/
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B&Q Hull Road site change plans revealed. Supermarket unit confirmed. Consultation starts.
The owners (L&G) of the B&Q site on Hull Road…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/12/tesco-linked-to-pre-application-to-take-half-of-bq-site-on-hull-road-foi-documents-reveal-supermarket-plans/
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So which York street has the highest house prices?
Rightmove’s latest report names Wigton Lane in Alwoodley as Yorkshire’s most expensive street, with an average house price of £1.317 million.…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/11/so-which-york-street-has-the-highest-house-prices/
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Latest York City centre economic health indicators published. Visitor numbers are continuing to decline
The latest Council footfall figures show that visitor numbers to…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/11/new-footfall-cameras-confirm-falling-visitor-numbers-in-york-city-centre/
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York’s carers speak out: What the new consultation really tells us
A long tradition of caring in York As councillors prepare to scrutinise the city’s response to the critical CQC…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/10/yorks-carers-speak-out-what-the-new-consultation-really-tells-us/
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York’s Adult Social Care rated “Requires Improvement” – What residents need to know
Shocking independent report to be discussed next week Next week, councillors will…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/10/yorks-adult-social-care-rated-requires-improvement-what-residents-need-to-know/
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Latest roadworks in York. Includes Piccadilly, Micklegate (closure),…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/10/latest-roadworks-in-york-includes-piccadilly-micklegate-closure-peasholme-green-front-street-poppleton-road-danebury-drive-haxby-road-poppleton-road-and-st-benedict-road/
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A lifeline for Askham Bog: Why 2026 is a turning point
Askham Bog has always held a special place in York’s story. It was the very first reserve acquired by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust back…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/09/a-lifeline-for-askham-bog-why-2026-is-a-turning-point/
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On this day in 2011: Penn House goes on the market
On 9 March 2011, offers were invited for one of Bootham’s most quietly significant buildings: Penn House, guided at £1.5 million. To passers‑by…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/09/on-this-day-in-2011-penn-house-goes-on-the-market/
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A new era of transparency: What the “Public Register of Land Options” means for planning in York
Anyone who follows planning in York — or anywhere in…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/09/a-new-era-of-transparency-what-the-public-register-of-land-options-means-for-planning-in-york/
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York’s new £4.8m Crisis and Resilience Fund: What residents need to know
City of York Council has signed off a new three‑year Crisis and Resilience Fund designed to support…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/09/yorks-new-4-8m-crisis-and-resilience-fund-what-residents-need-to-know/
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Latest Westfield Ward planning application for Walton Place (Extension)
Below is the latest planning application received by the York Council for the Westfield ward. Full…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/09/latest-westfield-ward-planning-application-for-walton-place-extension/
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On this day in 1807: The birth of Thomas Cooke, York’s Master of Optics
On 8 March 1807, Thomas Cooke was born in the village of Allerthorpe near Pocklington — a man who would…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/08/on-this-day-in-1807-the-birth-of-thomas-cooke-yorks-master-of-optics/
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Latest job vacancies in York. Includes: Project Engineer,…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/08/latest-job-vacancies-in-york-includes-project-engineer-contracts-manager-37k-midday-supervisory-assistants-12-63-p-h-building-cleaner-24k-it-business-studies-teacher-51k-deputy-re/
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On this day in 1379 – York Tyburn erected
York’s Tyburn gallows were erected, taking their name from the infamous London site. They remained in use for 142 years. York once had several execution sites,…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/07/on-this-day-in-1379-york-tyburn-erected/
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York’s Internal Audit: Progress made, but major projects still under fire
York Council’s latest internal audit reports reveal a mixed picture: steady progress across core…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/07/yorks-internal-audit-progress-made-but-major-projects-still-under-fire/
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On this day in 1917 – The birth of Frankie Howerd in York
Francis Alick Howard — better known as Frankie Howerd — was born in York on this day. After an early failed attempt to get into…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/06/on-this-day-in-1917-the-birth-of-frankie-howerd-in-york/
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Fraud against York Council: Over £200,000 cost identified but risks remain high
York’s latest counter fraud reports reveal a troubling picture: fraud continues to pose…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/fraud-against-york-council-over-200000-cost-identified-but-risks-remain-high/
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James Street student block: Why Planners are recommending refusal despite only one objection
A new planning report published ahead of next week’s…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/04/james-street-student-block-why-planners-are-recommending-refusal-despite-only-one-objection/
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On this day in 1921 – A new picture house for Castlegate
York’s cinema scene expanded with the announcement of St George’s Super‑Cinema on Castlegate. Seating 1,340 (including 45 in the…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/04/on-this-day-in-1921-a-new-picture-house-for-castlegate/
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On this day in 1909 – York women demand their voice
The York Women’s Suffrage Society held its AGM, with the Liberal Lady Mayoress, Mrs Edwin Gray, as a key speaker. She highlighted the…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/04/on-this-day-in-1909-york-women-demand-their-voice/
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York’s major projects audit: A damning verdict – and a political reckoning ahead
Next week’s Audit & Governance Committee meeting will be one of the most important in…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/04/yorks-major-projects-audit-a-damning-verdict-and-a-political-reckoning-ahead/
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Latest roadworks in York update. Includes Bridge Street, George Hudson…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/03/latest-roadworks-in-york-update-includes-bridge-street-george-hudson-street-micklegate-peasholme-green-piccadilly-queen-street-scarcroft-road-the-mount-and-tedder-road/
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🎓 94% of York pupils secure first-choice secondary school
City of York Council has confirmed that 94% of children starting secondary school this September have been offered a…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/02/%f0%9f%8e%93-94-of-york-pupils-secure-first-choice-secondary-school/
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Just a reminder – From today, green bin emptying has recommenced and you need to book an appointment if you are…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/02/just-a-reminder-from-today-green-bin-emptying-has-recommenced-and-you-need-to-book-an-appointment-if-you-are-using-hazel-court-tip/
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A Star reconsidered: Planning bid could refresh Ye Olde Starre Inn – and its famous sign
Just weeks after we revisited the 1733 origins of the Old Star Inn’s…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/02/on-this-day-in-1662-the-ownership-of-the-old-starre-inn-in-stonegate-changes-hands/
Latest Westfield Ward planning applications for Stuart Road (use as HMO) and Westfield Place (siting of mobile home)
Below are the latest planning applications received by the York Council for the Westfield ward. Full details can be found by clicking the application reference. ----- 56 Stuart Road…
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York’s smoke control expansion: A solution in search of a problem? Wood-burning stoves targeted by Labour Councillors
City of…
https://westfieldnewsfocus.wordpress.com/2026/03/01/yorks-smoke-control-expansion-a-solution-in-search-of-a-problem-wood-burning-stoves-targeted-by-labour-councillors/
