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Mon, 26 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Audi ramming drama in city centre was case of 'mistaken identity'
An Audi driver repeatedly rammed another Audi containing a small child in a case of mistaken identity, York Crown Court heard.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
People aged 44 now invited for Covid jabs by NHS
PEOPLE aged 44 will be invited to book their covid-19 jab from today (April 26) as the NHS vaccine programme continues at pace.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:22:56 +0100
Hempland School in York needs a new head
A YORK school is on the lookout for a new head.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:30:00 +0100
York schools now on 'Earth Day' map
AN ACADEMY trust, which includes four schools in York, has been placed on the global 'Earth Day' map - after showing commitment to protecting the environment.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:09:48 +0100
Cat saved by firefighters in York
A CAT had to be rescued from a car engine compartment.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
"My waters broke in the supermarket" - new lockdown babies
EMILY Holder got a surprise at the supermarket when her waters broke.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:16:00 +0100
Let's get growing on York's new 200-acre 'community woodland'
IMAGINE it. You’re walking through a woodland glade on a lovely spring day. There’s a scent of bluebells, growing things and fresh green leaves in the air.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Tributes to education boss Patrick Scott - who 'championed' young people
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of a much-loved education boss and arts lover.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
'Teeny tiny' student flats plan put on hold
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a block of students flats have been put on pause – after councillors on the planning committee raised concerns that people would be crammed into "teeny tiny rooms".

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:30:00 +0100
"Does Mum have dementia - or is she just getting old?"
DEAR Kirsten,

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Hate crime rise in York linked to Brexit and Covid, warn police
THE number of hate crime incidents in York has risen year on year - with police saying Brexit and Covid-19 may be partly to blame for the increase.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 15:53:19 +0100
Paedophile hunter dies in tragic accident
A FOUNDER member of a paedophile hunting group has died, his friend has confirmed.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 16:58:41 +0100
Blackpool Pleasure Beach: UK's biggest rollercoaster breaks down near top forcing people to climb down
Adrenaline junkies got more than they bargained for when the boarded the UK's tallest rollercoaster this afternoon.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 16:15:50 +0100
Rise in York Covid rate as five more cases recorded in area
YORK'S weekly recorded Covid rate has increased slightly over the last 24 hours - as five more cases have been recorded in the area.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 15:29:03 +0100
Protest against deep sea mining held in York
VOLUNTEERS from the Greenpeace York Group took part in a nationwide protest calling for the UK Government to ensure our oceans are off-limits to deep sea mining.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 14:17:38 +0100
No further Covid deaths recorded at hospitals in York trust
NO more deaths related to Covid-19 have been recorded at hospitals in the York Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:41:17 +0100
Call for 'Workers Memorial Day' to remember Covid victims
TRADE unions and other activists in York have called for this year’s 'Workers Memorial Day' to be dedicated to those workers who have passed away due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:58:34 +0100
National Railway Museum announces plans for reopening with new exhibition
THE National Railway Museum in York has announced plans for reopening - with a brand new exhibition set to go on display.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:37:03 +0100
New 'Rock n Roll' venue set to open in York
A BRAND new 'Rock n Roll' themed restaurant, set up by two brothers with others venues around the country, is set to open in York this week.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
GoGet launch fundraiser to purchase new 'adapted' bike
A GROUP in York, which supports those living with disabilities, is aiming to raise money for a new 'adapted' bike for its members to use.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 09:30:00 +0100
Walking the ‘Wilberforce Way’ to build new centre
THE team from a trust in York, which supports those living with impairments, are encouraging people to take on the ‘Wilberforce Way’ walking challenge to help them fundraise for a new learning centre.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 09:19:31 +0100
Crews called to tackle house fire in Minskip
FIRE crews were called to tackle an incident involving a house fire in the early hours of this morning.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 09:12:31 +0100
Caravans and motor homes damaged by blaze
FIRE crews were called to the scene of a car fire yesterday - which caused damage to nearby caravans and motor homes.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 09:07:57 +0100
Several crews called to tackle large barn fire with pigs inside
FIRE crews were called to an incident involving a large barn with hundreds of animals inside which caught on fire.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Was Scott in Petergate the best butcher's in York?
SCOTT the butcher's was one of the city's most popular shops - and also a draw for tourists.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:45:00 +0100
Bay City Rollers: your memories of Rollermania in York
THE sudden death of Bay City Rollers' frontman Les McKeown last week sparked memories of Rollermania among York fans.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Man caught towing stolen caravan is locked up
POLICE caught a motorist towing a stolen caravan before its owners knew thieves had taken it, York Crown Court heard.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:07:48 +0100
'Life in the driver's seat' series gives insight into train roles
A YORK-BASED train operator is sharing a rare insight into the journeys driven by a selection of train drivers as part of a new series of short videos.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Free virtual pizza event for 'keen cooks' across York
A GARDEN centre retailer has announced an exclusive free virtual event with Ooni Pizza Ovens, to share top tips on making great pizza with keen cooks across York.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:00:54 +0100
Saint Catherine's vaccine volunteers 'invaluable' in fight against virus
VACCINE volunteers from a North Yorkshire hospice have been doing "invaluable" work in the battle against the Covid-19 virus.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0100
'Dog Exclusion Zones' to come into force on beaches
EAST Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Coastal Services team are reminding all dog walkers that the annual dog exclusion zones on certain beaches will come into force in May.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:11:00 +0100
York is the best place for women looking to start a business, study finds
YORK is the best city to start a business as a woman, according to a new UK-wide study.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
'Want me to stab you in the neck?' - knifeman's chilling threat
A KNIFEMAN who asked his victim if he wanted to be "stabbed in the neck" before demanding cash in the street has been jailed.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 09:28:28 +0100
Clifton North has the highest Covid rate in York
THIS area of York currently has the highest weekly recorded Covid case rate, the latest figures show.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:34:00 +0100
'Back to the future' to save York's high street
York should go 'back to the future' to save the high street, says a York businessman who's made a success of doing just that.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Change in store at Meltons and Chopping Block in York
THERE will be a changing of the guard at two of York’s longest running restaurants when they re-open in May.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 16:22:01 +0100
York Covid rate rises as further cases recorded
YORK'S weekly recorded Covid-19 rate has increased over the last 24 hours - and further cases have been recorded in the area.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 14:32:42 +0100
Pocklington school celebrated with education award
A SCHOOL near York has been named the winner of an award which celebrates best practice and excellence in the education sector.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 14:18:27 +0100
No further Covid deaths recorded at York trust hospitals
NO more deaths related to Covid-19 have been recorded at hospitals in the York Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Nestlé to launch new flavour of Yorkie chocolate bar
A POPULAR chocolate bar made by Nestlé is set to be re-released with a new "zesty" flavour in the coming weeks.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
MP ‘struck’ by city volunteers
A YORK MP said she was “struck” after paying a visit to a ‘sharehouse’ in the city to see the work they are doing to support those in need in the local community.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 09:30:00 +0100
York man takes on seven marathons in seven days
A MAN from York is set to take on a walking challenge from North Yorkshire to Merseyside, which equates to covering seven marathons in seven days.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 09:13:40 +0100
Crews called out to rescue sheep from beck
FIRE crews were called to an incident involving a sheep stuck in water yesterday.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
John Lewis closure: "Businesses need customers to survive"
AS we are all aware the permanent closure of John Lewis is a huge blow to York.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:59:00 +0100
Only three Right to Buy homes replaced in York by Council
ONLY three council homes in York were replaced after being sold through the Government's Right to Buy scheme last year, figures show.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:45:00 +0100
Here are 10 reasons why York IS a green city...
LYNETTE Mills claims the Liberal Democrats have done nothing towards making York greener ('Lib Dems a green party? Not in York', Letters, April 19).

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Tragic death of baby leads heartbroken parents to launch campaign
A MOTHER who was advised to have a natural birth despite previously having had an emergency caesarean believes delays in delivery led to her baby’s death.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Care firm fury at MP’s outburst
AN extraordinary row has blown up between a York MP and the director of a care provider over its payments to employees.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:59:00 +0100
Best fish and chips in York, Haxby, Dunnington and more - voted by The Press readers
WE asked readers to nominate their favourite fish and chip takeaways, cafes and restaurants and you delivered.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 10:30:00 +0100
Phoning your surgery? You need a spare hour
I HAVE written before about the impossible task of getting through to your doctors’ surgery



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