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Amanda Blanc from Aviva on the King's Honours List.
Chief executive Amanda Blanc from Aviva has been awarded a Damehood in the King’s New Year Honours list for her services to business, gender equality and net zero. Aviva is one of York's largest employers, with around 2000 staff in the city.
Blanc has also increased the company’s share price by 60 per cent since her take over in 2020 as the company’s first female chief executive.
Traffic trial designed to reduce pollution starts on Gillygate
A trial lasting 12 months that seeks to improve air quality on Gillygate has just started.
York Interfaith group celebrates its 13th anniversary
The group was established in 1989 and aims to promote mutual respect and understanding between different faith communities in York.
‘Darkest Hour’ star Gary Oldman is coming to York!
Oscar winner Gary Oldman is coming back to the York Theatre Royal where he began his career to perform a one man show.