Exclusive: SECRET emails have revealed months of wrangling and apparent confusion between senior council figures over York’s controversial Lendal Bridge trial.

The University has spent thousands on luxuries including artwork for Heslington Hall and gardening for the Vice-Chancellor’s House.

New figures have revealed the housing market in the north is booming – with 16 properties changing hands every day.

UNIVERSITIES risk “letting loose on society” young professionals who are technically qualified but “barely know their stuff”, experts claimed as it emerged that entry requirements are being slashed. More than a week after A-level results were published, the scramble to fill undergraduate places on courses as varied as engineering, law and English literature is leading to “bargain basement” offers in clearing.

Which departments have been cut the deepest in today's spending cuts – and which have largely escaped the chancellor's axe this time.

York pub landlords have expressed mixed views on plans to extend opening hours for England’s World Cup match against Italy. On Monday, David Cameron intervened and overruled the Home Office’s decision to refuse permission to extend opening hours for the match.

‘Deathtrap’ fears over new contra-flow cycle lane in Tanner Row. 10:10am Thursday 19th September 2013 in News By Neil Johnston. Robin Stannard, of LV Services, who is concerned about the safety of a new cycle lane on Tanner Row. A BUSINESSMAN has spoken out against a new road layout which he claims could be a “deathtrap” for cyclists.

9:37am Thursday 28th November 2013 in News By Mark Stead & Neil Johnston. Darryl Eastwood, of York Chocolate Story serves drinks to celebrate the opening of phase one of the King’s Square scheme watched by, from left, Aymee Smith, Coun Dave Merrett, Sir Ron Cooke, Stephen Spencer, Paul Thompson and Coun Sonja Crisp.

Dinner for donations: iTunes purchases and luxury hotels charged to credit cards.

It has emerged that the University has spent over £35,000 on providing staff with iPads and iPhones.

Residents of a new Aberdeen housing development have criticised BT for leaving them without a phone line – for three months.