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Wed, 17 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000
John Michael Harris was killed when he was struck by 3 cars on A64
A PEDESTRIAN died on his 40th birthday when he was struck by at least three vehicles while staggering around in "pitch black" on the A64 near York, an inquest was told.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 06:53:41 +0000
Fresh appeal on anniversary of Claudia Lawrence disappearance
A FRESH call for information has been issued to mark the 12th anniversary of the disappearance of chef Claudia Lawrence.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 06:30:56 +0000
Three arrested after police officer seriously injured in Harrogate
THREE people have been arrested after a police officer was seriously injured.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000
York Blues Festival set to bring 'fantastic' day to city
YORK Blues Festival is set to return for a second time this year, bringing a "fantastic day of blues," to the city.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 06:16:00 +0000
SPC Cars in Wetherby shifts gear towards consumer market
A SELF-confessed petrolhead who supplies supercars to the rich and famous is offering his services as a personal shopper.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:12:00 +0000
RocketLearn and PE Challenges launch virtual holiday camps
TWO education companies in Harrogate have teamed up to launch virtual holiday camps.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 06:56:00 +0000
Every can counts for Snappy
A community-run aluminium recycling service in York has reported a surge in people recycling during the pandemic.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 06:42:00 +0000
Andrew Jackson Solicitors helps seal two major acquisition deals
YORK solicitors have played a key role in two major acquisition deals.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 06:27:00 +0000
Cellhire supports NHS with UK vaccination programme
A YORK-based company has been working tirelessly to ensure NHS vaccination sites run smoothly with the latest technology.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 06:08:00 +0000
The reality we, as women, face daily
SARAH. She was a daughter of our city. Her family and friends are our brothers and sisters. In the same way they would want to wrap their arms around her to keep her safe, we must wrap our support around them through these painful and confusing da...

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Where are the worst potholes in York?
POTHOLES in York are costing taxpayers up to almost £850,000 to fix - and some councils in England are spending TEN times more to fix holes in the road.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:54:00 +0000
'Not all men are a risk to women - some of us care'
Regarding the report in the press of the vigil in support of the sad death of Sarah Everard (Flowers for Sarah, March 15): I agree that people should be able to vent their feelings, and I totally understand that they want to feel safe walking the ...

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:47:00 +0000
'How can the private sector possibly do better than the NHS?'
Your centre page article on Monday (What would changes at A&E mean?, March 15) clearly describes the services the Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) next to A&E at York Hospital will provide. One can appreciate separating the service to ensure the more...

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:01:00 +0000
Getting the most out of your insurance renewal
EVEN before the onset of the current pandemic, the UK general insurance market was experiencing rate increases not seen in almost two decades.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for industrial waste centre on Stillingfleet mine site REJECTED
PLANS to build an industrial waste centre on a former mine near York have been rejected.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Lower vaccine uptake for some hospital staff
HOSPITAL staff from ethnic minority backgrounds and those working as cleaners, cooks and porters are less likely to have had the Covid-19 vaccine.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 06:57:00 +0000
'Let’s hope the wildflowers being planted for bees are idiot-proof '
I read in Tuesday’s Press that wildflowers are to be planted for city bees.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 06:50:00 +0000
The census is unfair on those who don’t ‘get’ IT
I am filled with wonder at the operation of the 2021 census. I think it discriminates against two kinds of people: those who find information technology hard to handle, and those who cannot afford to buy computers, laptops or smart phones.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Rescue boat team secures adrift vessel on River Ouse
A YORK Rescue Boat team was called into action after an unattended boat was accidentally set adrift on the River Ouse in the city.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:57:07 +0000
Whitehall jobs WILL be coming to York
York WILL be getting some top-level civil service jobs as the move to decentralise Whitehall continues.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:56:44 +0000
Trial date set for police officer accused of murdering York woman Sarah Everard
A police officer is due to go on trial in the autumn for the kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:39:43 +0000
Attempt to grab 11-year-old boy
POLICE are investigating a report that a man followed and attempted to grab an 11-year-old boy on a field in East Yorkshire.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:30:49 +0000
Two men arrested after large cannabis grow discovered in Ripon
POLICE have arrested two men after discovering a large cannabis grow at an industrial unit in a business park near Ripon.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:51:00 +0000
Discount retailer One Below opening Selby store with 30 jobs
A NEW discount retailer is set to open its first store in the county.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:50:52 +0000
Covid case rate in York drops back below 50
YORK'S weekly rate of recording cases of Covid-19 has dropped back below the 50 mark, the latest data confirms.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:00:50 +0000
York Bar Walls to turn purple to mark Census 2021
A YORK landmark will turn purple at the weekend to help celebrate a national poll.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:36:07 +0000
Police search for wanted man Connor Taylor recalled to prison
POLICE are searching for a wanted man who is to be returned to prison for breaching his licence conditions.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:41:10 +0000
Harrogate BID appoints Matthew Chapman as its new manager
A NEW figure has been appointed to help a North Yorkshire town lure back visitors when it emerges from lockdown three.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:39:00 +0000
Switalskis Solicitor firm buys Pryers Solicitors in York
A YORK-based solicitors firm has been bought for an undisclosed sum.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:14:35 +0000
No Covid deaths recorded at York trust for a week
IT has now been a week since the last Covid death was recorded at hospitals in the York Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on March 9.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:34:00 +0000
Duke of Edinburgh is reunited with Queen after month-long hospital stay
THE Duke of Edinburgh has been reunited with the Queen after leaving hospital following a month-long stay receiving treatment.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:29:20 +0000
North Yorkshire fire chief, Andrew Brodie, to step down
THE man at the top of the fire service in North Yorkshire is stepping down.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:57:37 +0000
New gym for children to open at York Community Stadium
A NEW gym for children is set to open in York.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:28:39 +0000
The countdown is on for Milton Rooms in Malton re-opening
THE Milton Rooms is counting down the days until it can re-open its doors and has four events lined up to kick things off in May.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:20:45 +0000
Police give 'stern' word to teenagers after unnecessary call-out
A GROUP of young people were given a stern talking-to by police after their actions resulted in an emergency services call-out.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:08:00 +0000
LEW Electrical Distributors opens new branch in York
A NEW store has opened in York.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:13:58 +0000
Police advice and guidance on preventing dog thefts
POLICE officers have offered their advice and guidance on how to ensure the safety of your dog as concerns over dog thefts rise.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:39:36 +0000
York Rescue Boat gets £2,000 from Nisa in appeal boost
YORK Rescue Boat will benefit from a £2,000 donation from a city convenience store chain.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:12:52 +0000
One more Covid death at care home in York
ONE more resident at a care home in York has lost their life to Covid-19, the latest figures confirm.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:05:49 +0000
Undercover police in nightclubs part of plans to better protect women
“We must drive out violence against women and girls and make every part of the criminal justice system work to better protect and defend them.”

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 08:01:34 +0000
Greggs sinks to first loss in 36 years
A BAKER with York shops has sunk to its first loss in 36 years as the Covid-19 pandemic hit one of the stalwarts of the high street.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 07:09:36 +0000
The Village in Strensall closed for second day
A MAIN road through a York village is shut for a second day.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 21:58:51 +0000
Negotiators secure man's safety after Ouse Bridge closed
A BRIDGE in York was closed tonight because of an incident.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:33:00 +0000
Netsells named Large Dev Agency at UK Dev Awards
A YORK-based development agency has won recognition for its digital success.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
York's latest lockdown babies - born in February and March
A BIG hello to this week's lockdown babies.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:39:00 +0000
'Sarah was denied the right to a safe walk home'
Sarah was denied the right to a safe walk home The City of York has been celebrating and commemorating 110 years since the inaugural International Women’s Day.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
No tailing off as 'dog squad' smashes its 100km walkies target
THESE dogs have been enjoying extra walks this month for a good cause.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Chef assaulted his housemate in argument over broken plate
A chef assaulted his housemate in an argument over a smashed plate.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000
Jabs for all over 50s in York by Easter ‘achievable’
THE doctor leading York’s mass vaccination centre says all over 50s look set to be vaccinated by Easter.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000
'My heart goes out to her parents' - Claudia’s mum on Sarah’s death
THE mother of missing York chef Claudia Lawrence says her heart goes out to the York parents of Sarah Everard.



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