York Live – July 23-24, 2019
Key updates
Heatwave causes East Coast Main Line delays
Temperatures are forecast to hit 31°C tomorrow (Thursday) – and the heatwave is causing some problems with our railway tracks.
LNER is introducing speed restrictions between London and Peterborough tomorrow because rails in direct sunshine can be as much as 20°C hotter than air temperature. The company said:
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Because rails are made from steel, they expand as they get hotter, and can start to curve – known as ‘buckling’.
Slower trains exert lower forces on the track reducing the chance of buckling.
LNER will run a reduced timetable on Thursday “and we expect our services to be extremely busy. We would encourage customers to avoid travel tomorrow where possible”.
Tickets dated for travel on Thursday 25th July will be valid for travel on Friday 26th July, Saturday 27th July and Sunday 28th July. If you choose not to travel, you will be entitled to a full refund.
Arson and criminal damage
York North Safer Neighbourhood Team said: “We would ask all residents to be vigilant and to report any suspicious circumstances to us on 101 or 999 in an emergency.”
Picnickers out in force
Nice day for a picnic… Dean’s Park this lunchtime.
What’s on today
Loads of stuff out there today, from family events in the day to music and shows tonight.
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Firefighters tackle field blaze
They were called out at 7.03pm on Tuesday (23 July). The service said:
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The fire caused approximately 40 square metres of damage and crews worked hard to create fire breaks to stop further spread. Crews used one hose reel, beaters and pitch forks.
Police crackdown on moped riders
As part of Operation Confiscate York police have been cracking down on anti-social moped use around the city.
On Tuesday evening (23 July) they carried out two home visits and given the riders a warning, and stopped and checked other mopeds.
#opconficate team have carried out two home visits to moped riders this evening that have been causing a nuisance around York. Both have been issued warnings and had their vehicles inspected for faults. Various other mopeds have been stop checked this evening in the York area. pic.twitter.com/tDzJdo6qzB
— NPT York North (@NPTyorknorth) July 23, 2019
#opconficate officers sighted a suspect vehicle in the Chaplefields area while on the look out for mopeds. Cannabis could be smelt coming from the vehicle, after officers carried out a search the passenger was found in possession of class B and has been dealt with accordingly.
— NPT York North (@NPTyorknorth) July 23, 2019
Thunderstorms warning
The Met Office have issued a Yellow Warning for Yorkshire and Humber of thunderstorms.
They could take place between 6pm tonight (Tuesday 23 July) and 9am tomorrow.
The Met says there will be “scattered thunderstorms moving north tonight and early Wednesday could lead to some power cuts and travel delays”.
Update on walls rescue
Following our earlier story about a York woman rescued from the city walls in the early hours, the police have come back to us with some more details.
A North Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said:
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We were called at 2.39am to reports that a woman was on a bridge over an archway on Station Rise.
Officers attended along with the fire and rescue service.
At around 3.15am police officers brought the woman to safety and into the care of mental health services.
What’s on today
Loads of things to do, including the Great Yorkshire Fringe… A few ideas below, click the button for the full day’s programme.
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Police slam fire starters at St Nicks
Two officers were called out after reports of anti-social behaviour at the nature reserve. A fire crew from York were also called at 6.13pm to a small fire in a wooded area of the reserve.
They put it out using a backpack sprayer and said the cause was likely to be deliberate.
On Twitter, the York North Safer Neighbourhood Team said two officers attended, adding:
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Offenders had made a large fire that was out of control. What might seem like harmless fun has now wasted the time of two emergency services.
Emergency services rescue woman from city walls
Police and fire crews rescued a woman in distress from the York city walls this morning (Tuesday 23 July).
They were called to the walls on Station Road at about 2.48am. A fire crew from York used a triple extension ladder to help police gain access to a woman on the wall.
She was left in the care of police.
#York blue watch have just assisted @NYorksPolice by providing access to an incident on the wall of the city. #999Family #MentalHealthMatters
— Station Manager Tony Walker (@sierra18NY) July 23, 2019