Today in York – September 4 2018
Key updates
Woman charged with murder in Filey
Paramedics and the police were called to the address in Gristhorpe at 7.40pm on Sunday (September 2).
Dianne Elaine Williamson was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police arrested her partner on suspicion of murder. She has been held in custody for questioning while officers investigated the circumstances of the death.
The woman has today been charged with murder and is due to appear at York Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Wednesday).
Police enquiries are continuing and detectives are appealing for people to come forward with any information that could assist the investigation.
If you can help, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101, option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Please quote reference number 12180164418.
Dianne’s family have issued the following statement:
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We are heartbroken and finding it very hard to come to terms with what has happened.
The family would like to be left alone at this difficult time.
Roxy out of Minster FM
In a statement, the York radio station said that the former Emmerdale actor had “stepped down from her position at the station with immediate effect to take some time out and reflect on recent events”.
Woman treated by paramedics after York flat fire
Acomb firefighters were called to a cooker fire in a flat in The Groves at 9.29pm last night.
The fire was out on arrival. But the cooker was damaged and the flat smoke logged. Firefighters cleared the smoke with a ventilation fan.
The fire crew looked after a woman occupant of the flat until an ambulance crew arrived to treat her for smoke inhalation.
York goes back to school
Lots of excitement and good wishes around as the new term begins for many York schools today.
If it’s your first day back – have a good one!
We have had a busy day in school today getting ready for a new year. We are looking forward to welcoming new faces and familiar faces. ?
— Badger Hill Primary (@BadgerHillYork) September 3, 2018
Year 8, 9, 10 and 11start on Tuesday at 9.30 (please go to your form rooms). You will have form time and an assembly, before lesson 4 and 5. Please bring pencil, pen etc. You do NOT need your PE kit). If you arrive early please use the Yr9/10 common room.
— Archbishop Holgate's (@AHSYork) September 2, 2018
Its that time that everyone has been looking forward to! Students return to York High School on Tuesday September 4th. Year 7 are coming in at 8.35 for an 8.40 start. Years 8 to 11 are due in from 11 for an 11.20 start.
— York High School (@York_High) August 29, 2018
Looking forward to seeing all our Carr Stars tomorrow at 8-45am. Teachers have been busy today preparing lovely things for you! To all Carr Stars who are beginning a new School – Good Luck! ??⭐️
— Carr Junior School (@CarrJuniorYork) September 3, 2018
As the new academic year begins, we'd like to wish all our schools, their families and communities all the best for another magnificent #YearWithHope @manorceacademy @Barlby_High @ValeYorkAcademy @BurtonG_Primary @Ousebank @FGaltres @grahamschool @georgepindarsch @BaldersbyJ
— Hope Learning Trust (@HopeLT_York) September 3, 2018
Signals now working as normal
Good news – the traffic lights on the junction of The Mount and Dalton Terrace are no longer stuck on red.
Council engineers have worked their magic and they signals are back to normal.
It might take a while for the built-up traffic to get through.
Signals now working as normal
— York Travel (@york_travel) September 4, 2018
Traffic lights stuck on red
The signals are stuck on red at the junction of The Mount and Dalton Terrace. This has seen traffic backing up to the Knavesmire Road junction.
It is also causing delays to First York buses on the 3, 4 and 12 routes.
Engineers are on their way.
<Signals> All on red at The Mount/Dalton Terrace junction, engineers notified. Please travel with caution in the area.
— York Travel (@york_travel) September 4, 2018
Service disruption
The traffic lights on the Mount have been stuck on red all morning, it's now starting to get busy, and the council are aware and attending. This is expected to cause delays on the 3, 4 and 12 routes. Apologies for any inconvenience caused – Jake
— First York (@FirstYork) September 4, 2018
This morning’s headlines
- ‘Disgraceful’: Hundreds sign petition to keep much-loved landlord in York pub – YorkMix
- Video: Flashmob song and dance spectacular brings York to a standstill – YorkMix
- Meet the York woman allergic to sunlight – Press
- Man hit woman then pursued her across the country to York – Press
- Driver freed from car after crash in York – Minster FM
- Blue plaque to change after ‘lesbian’ row – BBC York
Today’s weather
It’s going to be a cloudy old day, with a gentle breeze and a top temperature of 16°C. Image courtesy of the Weather Channel.
