Copmanthorpe18 Sep 2025More villages to get lower speed limit - councilA trial scheme in Bishopthorpe which saw the speed limit reduced to 20mph is to be made permanent.18 Sep 20253 Aug 2025'Naughty otters are stealing fish from our garden ponds'Night vision cameras capture otters raiding ponds and eating fish after villagers became suspicious.3 Aug 20259 Apr 2025Car towing trailer hit 100mph in police pursuitPolice say the suspected stolen trailer was abandoned in the middle of the A163 during the pursuit.9 Apr 202519 Feb 2025Residents' fears over building site deer safetyCopmanthorpe residents say a building site fence had left deer injured and separated from groups.19 Feb 20258 Jun 2024Schools bus service gets extended council fundingThe service had been described as 'unreliable' but York City Council has pledged further support.8 Jun 20246 Mar 2024Bishopthorpe GP surgery announces closureBishopthorpe Branch Surgery will close in "early July", after its lease comes to an end.6 Mar 20249 Feb 2023Access fears over level crossing replacementNetwork Rail says an accessible bridge would cost more and is not necessary.9 Feb 202327 May 2022Man, 19, killed as car crashes into parked lorryThe crash happened on the A64 near Steeton at about 01:00 BST on Friday, police say.27 May 20224 Apr 2022Four held over homemade explosives found in gardenPolice say the devices, discovered in a village near York, are not believed to be terror-related.4 Apr 2022