One year on – Our AA fleet celebrates HVO truck trial progress
As part of our award-winning, innovative “test and scale” approach to fleet decarbonisation, we have expanded our trial of hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) from three to 15 vehicles. This allows us to further evaluate the viability of this alternative fuel in dealing with roadside recovery demands in real-world settings. If this trial extension proves successful,…
Planning permission granted for pioneering hydrogen refuelling station at Teesside International Airport
Work has started on creating a pioneering hydrogen refuelling station at Teesside International Airport. The new Element 2 hydrogen refuelling station, near the former St George Hotel, will refuel all hydrogen road vehicles (trucks, vans, cars) plus airport vehicles, with both 700 and 350 bar refuelling. Now planning permission has been granted, construction work on…
Teesside International Airport signed Armed Forces Covenant
Teesside Airport has signed the Armed Forces Covenant to offer its unwavering support to the Armed Forces community. The airport has a proud military heritage dating back to its formation during the Second World War as RAF Middleton St George. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the nation to ensure that those who…
Teesside holiday deals on offer from one of the region’s newest travel agents
Fantastic deals on holidays from Teesside Airport are now up for grabs as the countdown to the Summer Season and a new route to Malaga begins from Teesside Airport. Seaside Travel’s newest branch, in Guisborough, has seen plenty of demand for Teesside holidays since opening in the town last year. And requests for breaks have…
King Charles jets into Teesside Airport for major regional visit
Teesside Airport has today (13 February) welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla through its terminal as part of the Royals’ visit to Tees Valley. The monarchs arrived at 12:10, hitting the runway before departing for a packed tour of the region. They dropped in at Teesworks to see the progress on SeAH Wind’s £950million offshore…
Further progress on York Station Gateway project
Upcoming works on the Station Gateway project have been confirmed as the project progresses. In recent weeks paving has been laid and footpath and kerb improvements are happening near to the Blossom Street Junction. This is creating new high quality public realm in the area where Queen Street Bridge used to be. Contractors John Sisk…
Phenomenal figures released for York’s Park and Ride
Figures released today show that 2024 was the busiest year for York’s Park and Ride since 2017, with the total number of journeys exceeding 4.5 million, almost one million higher than in 2023. December saw the most trips for a decade, recording nearly 500,000 journeys, a 3.5 per cent increase on the previous highest monthly…
Expedition Yorkshire is seeking a business partner
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Concorde, Lady Di and keeping Teesside skies safe: Karen marks 40 years with airport team
A mainstay of Air Traffic Control has celebrated reaching 40 years with the Teesside Airport team. Karen Maidment first joined the airport’s roster in 1985 after spells in the St George Hotel and aircraft cabin crews. She has spent 35 of those 40 years keeping Teesside’s skies safe in the Air Traffic Control tower –…
Teesside lays down marker for aviation industry with TUI maintenance deal
Teesside’s reputation as a growing centre for aircraft maintenance has received another big boost after aviation firm Willis secured a second deal with a major airline. TUI, one of the UK’s largest operators, has signed a long-term agreement with Willis Aviation to see maintenance services carried out on its narrow-body aircraft at Teesside. The deal…
Essential work to improve Lendal starts 3 February
Two urgent improvement works are due to begin on Lendal. To ensure the safety of public and workers on site, Lendal will have daily and temporary closures to vehicles as follows: Northern Gas will carry out essential work to the roadway on weekdays from Monday 3 February until Friday 14 February. The road will be open for…
Preparing for an EV world: Top tips for a smooth transition
Nick Butler, director, Drivetech, shares some best practice tips to help fleets get their drivers EV ready. The AA’s iconic yellow van fleet has seen countless improvements over the decades – improvements still very much underway. In December, The AA welcomed 15 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and 15 PHEV Ford Transit Customs into our roadside…
New renewable power contract puts airport in prime position to become UK’s first Net Zero site
A new deal has put Teesside Airport in prime position to become the UK’s first operationally Net Zero site before the end of the decade. The new electricity contract with North East firm 121 Business Links will ensure power to the airport is generated from 100% renewable sources. It’s another big step towards meeting the…
LNER to boost Bradford services
LNER is planning to more than triple its daily direct connections between Bradford and London King’s Cross from May 2025, operating seven services in each direction from Monday to Saturday. The timetable change sees an additional five services in each direction, linking the 2025 UK City of Culture with the capital. LNER trains currently depart…
Lane closure on Queen Street as part of work to improve paths
Residents and commuters are being forewarned of a lane closure that is planned at the Queen Street/Blossom Street Junction as the York Station Gateway project continues. After the removal of much of what was Queen Street Bridge in November, contractors John Sisk & Son will be carrying out works to improve the footpaths and kerbs…
Boost for Teesside as Jet2 and Willis sign maintenance deal for 737s at airport
A major UK airline has signed a maintenance deal which will see Boeing 737s receive vital checks at Teesside Airport. Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL) has entered a long-term agreement with leading leisure airline Jet2.com to carry out in-depth “C-Checks” on 737s at its Teesside base. It comes following a busy period for the Teesside…
Car repair giant expands with new Teesside centre at airport business park
A multiple award-winning vehicle repairer is set to create 25 jobs with the launch of a state-of-the-art facility at Teesside International Airport Business Park – its fifth new centre in 2024. National firm ABL 1 Touch has been announced as the tenant of the first unit constructed within the £200million Business Park South development, marking…
Repair works to start on Bishopthorpe Bridge
The council will be carrying out essential repairs on Bishopthorpe Bridge with work starting next week. In recent months, following an inspection, the bridge has been subject to a weight limit. On Monday 13 January the strengthening work will start and is expected to last for 12 weeks. A corrugated steel arch will be installed…
Residents urged to take care and avoid riverside paths
York residents and visitors are being advised to take extra care given the overnight weather, and to avoid riverside paths. The snow and ice will mean journeys take longer. The combination of recent floodwaters still receding and a layer of silt and mud left behind has made riverside paths especially dangerous, preventing the usual cleaning…
Gillygate trial gets underway this week
A trial that seeks to improve air quality on Gillygate will start this week. From 2 January 2025 the council will trial changes to the traffic light sequencing to significantly reduce stationary traffic on the street which has the worst air quality in York. Queueing motor vehicle traffic emits gases such as nitrogen oxides and…
Young people’s bus fare reductions extended as ticket sales reach half a million
Free and reduced price bus tickets for York’s young people will continue until 30 March 2025, after an extension to the subsidy was agreed as part of the city’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). Unaccompanied under 19s currently pay just £1 for a single fare and accompanied under 16 year olds travel for free, in a…
Christmas cheer comes early to Teesside as sold-out flights jetting off to Lapland
Fantastic winter trips to meet Santa in the snow are jetting off from Teesside this week. This morning saw a packed flight for a stunning a day trip to Pajala, in Swedish Lapland, take off with Newmarket Holidays. The trip included return flights including meals, a reindeer sleigh ride, a meeting with Santa plus a…
Support for Blue Badge holders against fraudsters
To address any misuse of Blue Badges and to uphold the rights of disabled people, counter fraud investigators and council officers carried out a day of action. On 4 December 2024, officers patrolled high-traffic areas around the city to check that Blue Badges were being used correctly and by their legitimate holders. Of the 162…
Increased hours of access through new Central Hall building
City of York Council has welcomed news that the National Railway Museum has agreed to additional hours of pedestrian access through Central Hall, once major works are complete and it is open to the public. Central Hall is the National Railway Museum’s brand new welcome building. It will include a welcome and orientation hall, a…
Boosting walking, wheeling and cycling in York
Plans to create new and improved walking, wheelchair-use, wheeling and cycling facilities across York will be considered by senior councillors this week. At the meeting on 12 December the council’s Executive will be asked to approve the first Local Walking and Cycling Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for the city. The plan proposes aspirational strategic networks for…
Plans to improve air quality on York’s most polluted street
A trial that seeks to tackle congestion and improve air quality on Gillygate will be considered at a decision session this week (5 December). At the meeting, the Executive Member for Transport will review options and decide whether or not to carry out a trial in 2025 to understand how changing the traffic signal sequencing…
Blue Badge holders’ Christmas market access to city centre confirmed
Following the Council’s Executive decision to establish limited Blue Badge holders’ access into York city centre during this year’s Christmas market, it’s been confirmed that it can start from 5pm on Tuesday 26 November. The delay in implementing the new access arrangements is to allow time for a suitable temporary barrier to be fixed in…
Back-to-back winners! Teesside wins Leisure Airport of the Year for second year running
Teesside Airport has clinched the title of Best UK Airport for Leisure Travel for the second year in a row at a prestigious awards ceremony. The airport took home the prize once again at the British Travel Awards at a glittering ceremony in London on Tuesday night (19 November). The public vote saw Teesside come…
Blue Badge holders’ access to extend during Christmas markets
The Council’s Executive has decided to establish Blue Badge holders’ access into York city centre for two hours daily at less busy times during this year’s Christmas market. Senior Councillors were asked to consider a number of access options, recognise the risks with permitting access but consider these alongside the various human rights and equalities…
Buses are best in York this Christmas
Residents and visitors are being encouraged to use York’s bus network and Park and Ride sites this Christmas, with the launch of a new marketing campaign aimed at reducing congestion across the city and lowering the cost of Christmas for families. Funded by Government via York’s Bus Service Improvement Plan, the collaborative project between City…
Long-awaited flights to Malaga coming to Teesside Airport in Summer 2025
Long-awaited flights to hugely popular holiday hotspot Malaga are coming to Teesside Airport in summer 2025 after a new route was confirmed by Ryanair. The new service will connect families with the sun-drenched Costa del Sol – one of Spain’s most popular holiday destinations, renowned for its golden beaches and amazing weather. A service to…
Accessibility, sustainability and connectivity at the heart of York’s future transport plans
A detailed plan to deliver York’s future transport network has been released ahead of a City of York Council Executive meeting on 14 November. Elected Members will discuss the Local Transport Strategy’s (LTS) Implementation Plan, which has been produced following the adoption of the LTS itself in July 2024. The Implementation Plan sets out the…
Night works completed ahead of schedule
The work to remove parts of Queen Street Bridge has been completed ahead of schedule, meaning the scheduled road closures for tonight (7 November) and tomorrow (8 November) will not happen. Over the course of three nights starting on Monday, intensive work has taken place to remove the remaining parts of Queen Street Bridge, which…
LNER will be offering free return travel to serving military personnel and veterans who are attending Services of Remembrance across the country͏ ͏
LNER will be offering free return travel to serving military personnel and veterans who are attending Services of Remembrance across the country. Those who are attending the Submariners’ Remembrance Service in London on Sunday 3 November, can travel for free on LNER services to London King’s Cross, on either Saturday 2 or Sunday 3 November,…
Two RAF veterans join growing Teesside air traffic control team
Two former Royal Air Force controllers with more than 40 years of military experience between them have joined Teesside Airport’s tower team. Matt Westmorland and Chris Plumb have joined Teesside as Trainee Air Traffic Controllers after making the transition from military to civil aviation. Now the pair have settled into the tower – bringing with…
Airport boss shortlisted for prestigious global aviation award
A leader who has overseen rising passenger numbers and a raft of new developments at Teesside Airport has been shortlisted for a top global award. Managing Director Phil Forster has reached the final shortlist of the 2024 Airport Leader for the Future Award at The Airport Honour Awards. Run by the International Airport Review, the…
Rick Witter’s namesake gritter unveiled!
City of York Council is introducing its new fleet of gritters ahead of the winter season, with one named as Rick Gritter (after Rick Witter, Shed Seven). The lead singer from the local band Shed Seven has been chosen in recognition of their achievements in the last year. Cllr Pete Kilbane, Deputy Leader of City of York…
York taxi passengers to get safer, greener rides
New requirements for York taxis and private hire vehicles are set to make them among the safest in the UK as a new policy incorporates national guidance, making them even safer, with fewer emissions and offering greater choice, especially for disabled passengers. An extensive consultation carried out this summer has helped shape a new Taxi…
JHS distribute Donner musical instruments in the UK and Republic of Ireland
Renowned for affordable, reliable instruments, Chinese musical instrument manufacturer Donner, have earned a reputation in the music industry for producing quality built portable keyboards, digital pianos, electronic drum kits and fretted instruments often with advanced and innovative designs. New additions to the JHS catalogue include the popular Hush series of ultra-compact electric travel guitars. Designed…
Queen Street to close for 5 nights in November
City of York Council has published information to support residents and visitors as a key road near York Station closes over 5 nights in November. As an essential part of works to transform the area to the front of York Station, the new Queen Street diversion road will be closed for five consecutive weeknights. The…
‘Very good’ status cements push to become UK’s most accessible airport
A renewed push to make Teesside the country’s most accessible airport has been launched following a glowing report from the UK’s aviation regulator. Teesside received the top “Very Good” rating from the Civil Aviation Authority this year in its annual accessibility report. And now airport chiefs have vowed to build on this to become the…
Travel agents celebrated at special bingo bonanza event at Teesside
Travel agents across the North East have been celebrated for their outstanding work supporting Teesside Airport at a special bingo bonanza event. More than 140 agents including retail store members, homeworkers, head office staff and business development managers packed out the celebration at the airport on Thursday evening (10 October). The event featured bingo, dance-offs,…
Veteran Cargo Chief who made Liege a freight giant offers boost to Teesside
A veteran cargo expert who turned Liege into a magnet for global freight will be at the heart of boosting Teesside Airport’s facility. Steven Verhasselt spent 20 years turning Liege Airport from a small regional airport into a cargo juggernaut, handling two-thirds of all European Air Freight. Now the 52-year-old will be helping to steer…
Night-time road closures planned as Station Gateway project progresses
As work on the Station Gateway project progresses to the next stage, the council is providing an update on upcoming works in the area in October and November. To help them plan ahead, the council is forewarning residents, businesses and commuters that – as part of work to transform the entrance to York Station – contractors…
Airbourne colours moves into new aircraft paint facility
An industry leading aircraft painting company has welcomed its first aircraft arrival for the opening of its new base at Teesside International Airport. Airbourne Colours unveiled its new aircraft painting facility at Teesside Airport for an opening ceremony on Tuesday (October 1) following a £6.5million investment. The first aircraft to be painted at the facility…
TransPennine Express bowls over cricket fans with four extra stops for England vs. Australia match at Chester-le-Street
TransPennine Express (TPE) has added four additional stops to its services for cricket fans attending the highly anticipated England vs. Australia clash at Riverside Ground. So that fans can fully enjoy the day’s events without worrying about transport, one of TPE’s evening services will have a special stop at Chester-le-Street for those heading home to…
Be Bright, Be Seen, Be Safe
Be Bright, Be Seen, Be Safe is the key message from City of York Council and North Yorkshire Council during Cycle to School Week [23-27 September]. Getting to school safely, especially as the nights are now getting darker is one of the most important things taught in schools, through the Bikeability and pedestrian training sessions, which…
Night works to make improvements to A1079 Hull Road, B1228 Elvington Lane and York Road, Dunnington
City of York Council is carrying out road maintenance works on the A1079 Hull Road and B1228 Elvington Lane, and York Road, Dunnington starting next week. From Monday 23 September the council will be resurfacing the A1079 Hull Road and B1228 Elvington Lane. This is expected to be completed by the morning of Thursday 10…