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York's gritting lorry named "Rick Gritter" in tribute to Shed Seven's Rick Witter. Locals celebrate the witty addition to the city's fleet ahead of the gritting season.
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Gritting lorry named after Shed Seven’s Rick Witter

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Last updated: 2024/10/24 at 5:27 PM
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Rick Witter inside the gritting lorry. (Jam Press/City of York Council)
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A gritting lorry has been named Rick Gritter after Shed Seven’s Rick Witter.

The truck has been given the witty moniker in honour of the singer who comes from the city.

It is part of the fleet of vehicles to make the roads safer in York.

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Witter, 51, grew up in the city and the 90s band, whose hits include Chasing Rainbows, was formed there.

York's gritting lorry named "Rick Gritter" in tribute to Shed Seven's Rick Witter. Locals celebrate the witty addition to the city's fleet ahead of the gritting season.
Deputy Leader of City of York Council, Pete Kilbane and Rick Witter posing next to the gritting lorry. (Jam Press/City of York Council)

Pete Kilbane, Deputy Leader of City of York Council, said: “We’ve got a couple of new gritters this year.

“So this is a fantastic opportunity to mark a ‘hometown’ tribute to Rick and the band in recognition of their achievements.

“Our gritting season officially starts in November, with some ‘dry runs’ taking place this month.

York's gritting lorry named "Rick Gritter" in tribute to Shed Seven's Rick Witter. Locals celebrate the witty addition to the city's fleet ahead of the gritting season.
The gritting team with Rick Witter posing next to the gritting lorry. (Jam Press/City of York Council)

“So you’ll start to see Rick Gritter on the streets of York soon.”

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Locals love the name, as reported by What’s The Jam.

Toby Laverack joked: “Sled Seven.”

Luke Howe added: “Waiting for the salty comments.”

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Sophia said: “What a great addition to York Council.

“The team looks so pleased and proud.

York's gritting lorry named "Rick Gritter" in tribute to Shed Seven's Rick Witter. Locals celebrate the witty addition to the city's fleet ahead of the gritting season.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

“Can’t wait to see it on our roads.”

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