Below are the enforcement locations for North Yorkshire Police’s mobile safety cameras for week commencing Wednesday 12 February 2014.
The safety cameras are now more visible then ever before with each of the three vehicles bearing the same hi-vis livery as North Yorkshire Police’s marked vehicle fleet.
All safety camera locations are published on the force website along with an explanation of the various route types.
The jury cleared nursery worker Sophee Readhead of manslaughter by gross negligence and a further health and safety charge.
York College has been found guilty of health and safety failings which led to the death of a three-year-old girl at their on-site nursery.
The College was found guilty by a jury at Leeds Crown Court on Thursday 6 February 2014 after a trial lasting three weeks, of failing to ensure people not in their employment are not exposed to a risk to their health and safety.
The College is due to be sentenced on Friday 14 February 2014.
Lydia tragically died during her first full day at York College Nursery on 17 September 2013, after a rope attached to a slide became entangled around her neck.
York police are appealing for information after a schoolgirl was physically assaulted in the city.
It occurred at around 3.45pm on Friday 31 January 2014, as she walked along Viking Road, Acomb, close to the junction for Jute Road. More
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously injured in a road collision on the B1363 Sutton Road in Wigginton near York on Friday 31 January 2014.
The collision occurred near to a property called The Oaks at around 5pm and involved a black Ford Fiesta travelling towards York and a white van travelling in the opposite direction. More
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Below are the enforcement locations for North Yorkshire Police’s mobile safety cameras for week commencing Wednesday 5 February 2014.
The safety cameras are now more visible then ever before with each of the three vehicles bearing the same hi-vis livery as North Yorkshire Police’s marked vehicle fleet. More
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Police officers searching for Megan Roberts are carrying out riverside patrols along the River Ouse.
Police officers searching for Megan Roberts are carrying out riverside patrols along the River Ouse. More
The Police and Crime Commissioner Julia Mulligan is consulting on a plan to increase the bill for crime control by 1.99%.
That is the maximum allowed by the government without support from taxpayers.
She says that the increase is necessary to retain the present number of police officers (although separately the Chief Constable has claimed that crime levels in the City are continuing to reduce).
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Separately the Commissioner has cancelled attendance at a meeting in York scheduled for 10th February when she was to have attended a “scrutiny” meeting at West Offices.
Concerns remain in York about the high levels of social crime in parts of York.
Recent media reports have concentrated on late night noise and alcohol fuelled anti social behaviour problems particularly in the City centre.
These are areas where the York Council and Police Commissioner should be working together to effect improvements.
The Crime Commissioner is currently not planning to hold any “surgeries” in York before the end of March.
North Yorkshire Police’s Chief Constable Dave Jones is hosting a live webchat to allow residents the opportunity to ask any questions about crime and anti-social behaviour in their communities.
Mr Jones will be online between 6pm and 7pm on Monday 3 February 2014.
He would like to discuss people’s experiences with North Yorkshire Police and discuss any suggestions about how the policing service in the county can be further improved.
Mr Jones said: “As Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police, I think it is really important that I engage with our communities and find out what issues concern them the most.
“My monthly webchats always provide valuable feedback from residents and helps me to understand what is important to them and how we can improve the service we offer.
“I look forward to answering as many of your questions as possible between 6pm and 7pm on Monday, so please try and join me online.”
To join the latest webchat visit www.northyorkshire.police.uk/webchat
You can also set yourself an email reminder in advance so you don’t miss it.
Residents who are unable to take part in the live webchat are encouraged to send their questions to the Chief Constable in advance via the North Yorkshire Police Twitter account @NYorksPolice, using the hashtag #AskTheChief, or the Facebook page www.facebook.com/NorthYorkshirePolice
Vans are being targeted on our patch over the last week with 9 being broken into west York police advise. Try reversing up to your garage so you block the back doors and your garages. Also, remove all tools & valuables from your van at night. Report suspicious activity immediately.
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Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a sneak-in burglary in York.
Sometime between 7pm and 7.20pm on Thursday 26 December 2013, thieves entered a shared house on Watson Terrace, in Holgate, through an insecure patio door and took a television and a Play Station 3 games console.
More http://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/12721
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York police have released a CCTV image of two suspects after a theft of designer clothing from one of the city’s shopping centres.
It occurred at around 1.30pm on Sunday 22 December 2013, from the Hugo Boss store at McArthurGlen.
More http://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/12720
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North Yorkshire Police is hoping for a happy and enjoyable New Year’s Eve this year and wish the people of York and North Yorkshire a safe and peaceful 2014.
#Camera vans still out & about. #Mobile safety camera routes week commencing Christmas Day 2013 http://t.co/pR687KcTVs via @NYorksPolice
— NYP York City & East (@SNAYorkCityEast) December 24, 2013
Vehicle Theft Woodthorpe 16/12/13 – #York #NHW http://t.co/0nUpla6Rhb
— York Neighbourhood (@yorkwatch) December 24, 2013
To view where the mobile speed camera vans will be operating over the next week click this link. http://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/12651
Back lane gate locations. click for larger plan
The Council has agreed to put security gates on the following back alleys
The change means that refuse will in future be collected from the front of properties.
The proposals were controversial but objections were overuled last week by the Cabinet member (Cllr Merrett)
The plan is expected to cost around £18,000 to implement and should improve security for properties backing onto the lanes involved.
The Nunmill Street/Bishopthorpe Road alleyway will remain open.