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National Age Without Apology Month

National Age Without Apology Month shines a spotlight on the value of every stage of life, encouraging people of all ages to embrace their years with pride and confidence. This observance celebrates aging as a journey filled with wisdom, growth, and unique experiences, while challenging the stereotypes and stigmas often associated with getting older.
National Age Without Apology Month 2025 - Global Awareness Days Events Calendar 2025

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York meets air pollution targets

As we approached Clean Air Day on 19 June, City of York Council has released figures showing that all of York is meeting national air pollution targets for the first time.

Latest air quality monitoring figures from the council for 2024, reported to the Combined Executive Member Decision Session on 3 June 2025, show that the health-based air quality objectives were met at all locations in York for the first time, except during the COVID-19 lockdowns when traffic emissions reduced due to home w...

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Volunteers Help To Spruse up York

City of York Council joined York BID and over 20 volunteers today, 10 June, to roll up their sleeves and help spruce up York city centre, as part of their rejuvenation days.

This community-powered project is all about bringing a little extra shine to our streets by cleaning and repainting street furniture like bike racks, benches, bollards and more.
Since the York BID led project launched in January 2024, the response has been incredible. Over 300 brilliant volunteers have given up their tim...

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New Assisted Travel Support team launches to help rail passengers on their journeys

Train operator Northern has launched a new service to provide information and guidance for anyone who needs a helping hand when travelling by train.
Available through WhatsApp on 07779 914800 from 6am to 11pm, seven days a week, the dedicated travel support team is on hand to assist customers with everything from journey planning and disruption updates, to resolving issues with pre-booked assistance.
The service will be run by a new team - many of whom have lived experience of travelling with...

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