Upper Poppleton18 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 202522 Jan 2025Rat-run speed limit halved amid safety concernsThe limit on Black Dike Lane, near York, will drop from 60mph to 30mph in a bid to prevent crashes.22 Jan 202520 Dec 2024'I drunkenly bought a Santa taller than my house'Santa that is taller than couple's house is now a popular attraction and raises money for charity.20 Dec 202427 May 2024Plaque unveiled in honour of post-war sculptorThe life's work of Austin Wright, who taught in York, has been recognised in Upper Poppleton.27 May 202421 Jun 2023Vandals destroy teenager's memorial treeThe parents of Millie Wright, who died in 2021, say they felt "deep grief, hurt and trauma".21 Jun 20236 Dec 2022Go-ahead for 300,000-tonne clay extraction plansThe clay will be extracted from a field on the edge of York over a six-and-a-half year period. 6 Dec 202214 Mar 2022Man, 24, dies after car overturns in crashPolice in North Yorkshire are appealing for witnesses to the Sunday morning crash on the A59.14 Mar 20229 Mar 2021Trial date set over Covid test site disruptionA trial will take place over a protest by a group of men at a Covid testing site in York.9 Mar 2021
