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Memories shared of VE Day

The anniversary of VE Day was remembered at Rivermead care home in Norton. Staff dressed in wartime fashion, while residents, wearing their Union Jack hats, shared memories of May 1945.Audrey reminisced about the years of blackouts and patrolling Home Guards barking, ‘Put that light out!’. Another resident told of the wonder when, at the end of the war, everything was suddenly lit up. ‘Streetlights were on again, and my father drove us to Bishopthorpe Palace in York with his headlights on full all the way. A spokesperson for Rivermead said: After lunch, tea and cake were served, and Vera Lynn’s emotive songs played in the background. All in all it was a wonderful way to celebrate the joyful emotions at World War Two s end, a time still vivid for some.

'Big month' as work starts on FOUR 'essential' York flood schemes

The archway under Lendal Bridge, which is blocked prior to the installation of a new flood gate Picture: Megi Rychlikova CONSTRUCTION work is set to start this month on four major flood defence schemes across York. More than five years after the devastating floods of December 2015, the Environment Agency has revealed that it is to: l Install a new, larger flood gate in an archway under Lendal Bridge. l Start building a new flood wall in Bishopthorpe. l Create a site compound in the Marygate car park to begin work on raising the height of flood walls, gates and an embankment.

Building consultancy WR Dunn toasts 35th anniversary in York

Martin Smith and Ian Smith, right, of WR Dunn building consultancy in York which is celebrating its 35th anniversary. A YORK-based building consultancy which has doubled its team in the past five years is celebrating its 35th anniversary. WR Dunn which was established in 1986 by chartered building surveyor Richard Dunn and his late wife Deborah is still going strong despite challenges during the pandemic. Led by Ian Smith, a chartered building surveyor, and Martin Smith, a chartered architect, since 2016, the award-winning team of architects, building surveyors and accredited conservation professionals works with clients across the UK, and employs 20 staff from their offices in Acomb.

Archbishop of York comes under fire

Church fury as Archbishop of York seeks £90k-a-year chief of staff while 'dismantling' parishes