CONTRACTORS have removed the roof and are demolishing the frontage of The Old Fire station in Clifford Street.

the work is underway for the £15m development to create 14 luxury homes and a restaurant at the site of York's old fire station.

The scheme spearheaded by Monks Cross property developer The Helmsley Group with London Ebor Developments is expected to complete by Christmas next year.

The fire service moved into a purpose-built centre in Kent Street,.

Caddick Construction is acting as contractor.