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Mon, 13 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0100
OBITUARY: Jane Kitt-Bowe, 57, York mum, carer, animal lover
"SHE had a heart of gold and put animals and people before herself" - this is the loving tribute paid to a York mum who has died suddenly at home aged 57.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 07:30:00 +0100
"What has happened to York's 26 bus route?"
Help! Can anyone please explain why the number 26 bus is no longer going round the one-way system in South Bank?

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:30:00 +0100
"Not having TV reception has been liberating" - letters
Not having TV reception has been liberating

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:35:51 +0100
VW Passat seized at roadside by police in Huby, Harrogate
A CAR was seized by police officers after a roadside stop.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:18:07 +0100
Motorbike fire close to York city walls in Walmgate
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to reports of a fire close to the city walls in York.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0100
60 affordable homes plan is scuppered to protect York Green Belt
PLANS to build 60 new affordable homes to help tackle York’s deepening housing crisis have been scuppered after a planning inspector agreed with councillors that they didn’t justify the harm caused to the city’s Green Belt.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 15:09:05 +0100
1,500 runners take part in York's Race for Life in battle against cancer
ABOUT 1,500 women, men and children took part in York’s Race For Life today - including a pub team running in memory of a woman who died of cancer last year after running with them in 2019.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:11:09 +0100
Terrorist may lose eye after being attacked in jail near York
A TERRORIST may lose the sight in one eye after being attacked at a prison near York, it has been reported.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 09:23:33 +0100
Man arrested after knife incident in village
A MAN was arrested after an incident in a North Yorkshire village in which children were reportedly threatened with a knife.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 21:01:00 +0100
REVIEW: Snow Patrol, Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Snow Patrol, Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre, Friday, September 10

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 20:12:53 +0100
Stonegate shop applies for permission to turn purple
A SHOP in York's historic Stonegate has applied for permission for its purple coloured frontage which was painted in May.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 17:59:00 +0100
Motorists banned at York court
THREE drivers are off the roads after York magistrates heard how they got behind the wheel after taking drugs or drinking.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 07:28:00 +0100
'You're hired': Here's the latest on who's recruiting in York
PEOPLE looking for a fresh start will be able to meet local employers at a jobs fair in York.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Cycling through history on the Leeds Liverpool Canal
It has long been an ambition of mine to cycle the length of the longest complete canal in the UK - one that covers 127¼ miles from the docks of Liverpool over the Pennines to join the River Aire at Leeds.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Could these big cats still be at large in North Yorkshire?
ARE they just urban myths or could there really be creatures as exotic as black panthers and pumas roaming our Yorkshire countryside?

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 05:43:00 +0100
How many young people aged 16 and 17 have got their vaccine?
NEARLY two-thirds of 16 to 17-year-olds in York have received a first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, figures reveal.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
North York Moors Railway October school half term events
FAMILIES looking forward to the October half term can trip the light fantastic at one of North Yorkshire’s best-loved attractions.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0100
York Upside Down Design indie interiors shop warehouse sale
A WELL-KNOWN independent interiors and design business is holding a warehouse clearance sale.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 22:00:00 +0100
9/11 attack: How September 11 terrorist attacks changed airport security
The world changed forever after 9/11, as did airport security after 19 hijackers were able to board four separate flights.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 20:21:39 +0100
9/11 attacks: Tony Blair's statement 20 years ago that confirmed war for the UK
Tony Blair spoke to the UK on the day of the 9/11 attacks and all but confirmed that the UK would be joining the US in the fight against terrorism.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 18:32:47 +0100
'Lethal' Lendal Bridge resurfaced
URGENT work was carried out this morning to resurface a 'lethal' road surface on York's Lendal Bridge.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 18:10:04 +0100
Dragon boat fun back with a roar
YORK’S River Ouse became a scene of laughter, fun and cheers again today as the York Dragon Boat Challenge was staged for the first time since July 2019.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 16:03:37 +0100
Driver found at home after crash - and breath test proves positive
THE driver of this vehicle which crashed on a North Yorkshire road was found by police at home - and then gave a positive breath test.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0100
"My husband flirted with a 20-something: it's embarrassing"
Dear Kirsten, 

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 08:45:00 +0100
Main Street in Bishopthorpe to close for festival
A MAIN street just outside York will close for the day to make way for a carnival.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 07:57:20 +0100
York now has lowest Covid rate in region
YORK now has the lowest Covid infection rate in the region after a further fall in the number of cases.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 07:10:42 +0100
Youths trapped in field after one of them breaks arm
THREE youths became trapped in a field after one of them suffered a suspected broken arm.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Mum left paralysed by childbirth takes on big challenge to help others
A YORK mum who was paralysed during childbirth has completed a month-long challenge with her family to give back to the charity that supported her.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Skipwith Hall garden party raises £16,000 for Hull drug rehab
A GARDEN party raised £16,000, and counting, for a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bloo Launches New Toilet Cleaner To Its Range
Bloo, the UK’s number one toilet hygiene brand¹, has launched an upgrade to its innovative Fragrance Switch toilet rim blocks range. The new toilet rim blocks now feature a revamped version of the patented balls into marble-design for aesthetic ap...

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 14:24:05 +0100
York firefighters stand in silence in memory of 9/11 victims
FIREFIGHTERS stood in silence outside York fire station today - exactly 20 years after the start of the 9/11 terrorist attack in America.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Hospital staff shortages so severe nurses 'taxied to York from Scarborough'
YORK Hospital’s staffing shortages have become so severe that nurses have been taxied over from Scarborough to help cover shifts, a worker has claimed.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 08:30:00 +0100
Speaking Latin and renewable energy - Letters postbag
Council chooses to buy renewable energy

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
"Maybe a High Court ruling would solve blue badge travesty"
PROPOSALS to ban blue badge parking in York are a travesty and bring the transport executive and Cllr Andy D’Agorne’s fixation into disrepute.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 05:59:00 +0100
York's Twinnie on tour: How to buy tickets and what to expect
COUNTRY-POP singer Twinnie has told how she will be "overwhelmed" when she takes to the stage of The Crescent later this month.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 05:50:00 +0100
British Citizenship: How many apply and what actually happens
THIS is how many people in York became British citizens last year after participating in special citizenship ceremonies.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 12:56:49 +0100
York Uni project to tackle low mood and anxiety in male NHS staff
THE University of York is developing a new project to help male NHS frontline staff at risk of low mood, burn-out, anxiety and depression in the wake of the pandemic.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 11:51:10 +0100
Sunflower tribute to broadcaster who died after brain tumour diagnosis
A 15-ACRE field of sunflowers is blooming in memory of a broadcaster who started his career at BBC Radio York.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 11:08:23 +0100
Harrogate flower show moves to stunning new location - outside Harrogate
THE Harrogate Autumn Flower Show is moving to a spectacular new location later this month - outside Harrogate.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0100
9/11 attack: Twin Towers September 11, 2001 in pictures
The 9/11 terror attacks had repercussions still felt around the world today, 20 years later.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 10:53:19 +0100
Motorcyclist falls off bike after almost colliding with two cars
A MOTORCYCLIST fell off their bike after they almost collided with two cars on a country road.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 10:38:10 +0100
Emma Raducanu’s US Open final to be shown on Channel 4 and Amazon Prime
Emma Raducanu’s shot at US Open glory will be available to watch on free-to-air television after Amazon Prime agreed a deal with Channel 4 to share the women’s final on Saturday.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100
9/11 attack: Remember the 67 UK victims 20 years on
The world watched on in horror as shocking images of immeasurable loss and destruction were broadcast live around the world.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 08:37:17 +0100
Area shaded purple on map after becoming York's latest Covid hot spot
ACOMB has become York's latest Covid hot spot, with an infection rate of almost 500 cases per 100,000 people.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 07:16:46 +0100
Two people trapped after crash near Fountains Abbey
TWO people were trapped in their vehicle following a crash near Fountains Abbey.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 06:56:00 +0100
Child activities return to the Treasure House in Beverley
TINY treasures sessions are returning on Thursdays to the Treasure House in Beverley.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
9/11 attack: Who was Josephine Harris and the miracle of Stairwell B
As unimaginable amounts of concrete and steel fell around them, stairwell B survived, and so did they.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
York city centre staging strong recovery from pandemic, figures suggest
YORK’S city centre economy is staging a strong recovery from the pandemic as ‘staycationers’ flock after lockdown – with footfall figures near to or even exceeding pre-pandemic numbers, figures suggest.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Residents hit out at 1am licence bid by tapas rooftop bar - fearing noise
PEOPLE living near a bar in York city centre have objected to plans to keep its roof terrace open until 1am, claiming the noise from customers will disturb their sleep.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Lendal Bridge road surface is 'lethal' for cyclists, say campaigners
CAMPAIGNERS have hit out over the condition of the road surface on a busy city centre bridge - branding it "lethal" for cyclists.



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