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Voters in Maine and Texas to decide local Flock camera measures on Nov. 3

On Nov. 3, voters will decide two local ballot measures related to automated license plate readers (ALPRs). These measures will be decided in York, Maine, and League City, Texas.

Ballotpedia · Oct 27

Tourists are avoiding York, my home town – but I know how to get them back

Are they put off by the hen parties, the tea rooms or the £5-an-hour parking? No matter. It’s time for my bold new approach ...

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19

At 76, retired Australian doctor plants 45,000 native trees on 200-hectare property

Susan Downes, a retired general practitioner, is restoring a 200-hectare property for conservation in York. She has planted around 45,000 native seedlings and has managed to revive 45 plant species. In addition to restoration, Downes aims to create a conservation covenant for the land's future protection. Local volunteer groups and…

The Times of India · Oct 12

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sues Thames Valley Police over Epstein arrest and home raids

Former duke of York Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has launched legal action against Thames Valley police over his arrest in connection with the Epstein files, Telegraph has reported.

The Times of India · Oct 5

Yorkshire farmer turns 3,000-tonne potato store into padel club

A North Yorkshire farmer has found a new use for a potato store after disappointing returns from the crop prompted him to rethink part of his farming business. Callum Stark converted a 3,000-tonne potato storage building at Fridlington Farms near Sutton-on-the-Forest into two indoor padel courts. His new venture, The…

The Times of India · Oct 4

Could we be about to see the end of northern English dialects? My experience – and the science – says aye

When I moved to York I thought everyone sounded like a cross between Sean Bean and Mel B. But now the north’s linguistic richness really is being flattened, says author Zahaan Bharmal

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

New £1 billion electric trains to ‘bring faster journeys to the North,’ Burnham says

The new trains will cut journey times by up to 10 minutes between Manchester and Leeds and up to 14 minutes between Manchester and York

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Archbishop issues verdict over UK sanctions on Israeli settlements in West Bank

Speaking in the House of Lords on Wednesday, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell said he welcomed Mr Miliband’s statement

The Independent UK · Sep 9

In 1664, Dutch surrendered New Amsterdam to British, who renamed it New York, over 360 years later home to Wall Street plays the most important role as U.S. celebrates 250th anniversary of America's declaration of independence from British rule

New York's strategic location was one reason control of the settlement mattered so greatly. Its harbor offered exceptional opportunities for commerce, while its position connected Atlantic shipping with inland trade routes. The English recognized that controlling New York meant gaining an important economic and geographic foothold in North America.

The Economic Times · Sep 8

New report recommends £1-per-night Yorkshire tourist tax

The flat fee visitor levy could raise up to £52m annually for the region

The Independent UK · Sep 8