DARK SECRETS: York city council - The Real Truth

Huge medieval hospital accidentally discovered during sinkhole repairs

Remnants of what is believed to be one of the largest medieval hospitals in the north of England have been found

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

Binman who wore hi-vis KILT after council shorts ban claims victory in dispute

Lee Moran has campaigned for years to let binmen wear looser outfits, but was told that 'health and safety' rules didn't permit them to wear shorts despite record temperatures

Daily Mirror · Sep 29, 2022

Skirting The Issue: Garbageman Works In A Kilt Because His Bosses Banned Shorts

“For the last five years, I've been asking about wearing shorts, and they've just slung health and safety at me.”

Zenger · Jul 18, 2022

Welsh morning headlines: The latest news, coronavirus, Ukraine and sport news as number of children in custody set to double by 2024

It is expected that the number of children aged 15 to 17 in young offender institutions will double

Wales Online · Apr 28, 2022

Prince Andrew stripped of 'freedom of York' title after unanimous vote

York City Council members want to see the Duke of York be stripped of all title associations to the city.

Daily Record · Apr 27, 2022

Prince Andrew stripped of Freedom of City of York in crunch vote

City of York Council members representing all the main parties voted for the motion to remove Andrew’s honour

Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2022

Prince Andrew could be stripped of Freedom of the City of York today as council consider motion

‘We are seeking to end Prince Andrew’s links with our great city’, a York councillor said

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022