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Thu, 17 Feb 2022 10:01:39 +0000
O2 and Virgin Mobile customers face £48 price hike in April
Millions will be affected as the price rises come into effect from April 1, 2022.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:44:06 +0000
LNER to run reduced service to London when Storm Eunice strikes
LNER says it will run a reduced service on the York to London route tomorrow - for anyone unable to heed its warning not to travel tomorrow at all.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:25:46 +0000
Scores left without power after Storm Dudley
SCORES of homes are without power today in York and North and East Yorkshire, following yesterday's gales brought by Storm Dudley.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:24:38 +0000
York named one of cheapest cities for a night out in UK
YORK has been ranked as one of the cheapest cities for a night out in the UK, according to new research.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:20:41 +0000
South Bank Road, York, closed due to 8 metre deep sink hole
A ROAD in York could be closed for a week after an eight metre deep sink hole opened.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:01:24 +0000
Met Office warning: Storm Dudley causes chaos across the UK as Storm Eunice looms
The Met Office issued a danger to life” warning with strong winds of up to 90mph amid Storm Dudley.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 08:59:09 +0000
Take a wizard walk in York
YORK has ghost walks and guided history tours galore.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 08:58:46 +0000
'We privatised energy companies - what's next, the air we breathe?'
I have sympathy with Brian Ledger (Letters, February 15), who regrets that Corbyn’s Labour didn’t win the 2019 election because public ownership - or ‘nationalisation’ - of the energy companies (to which I would add water) might have followed...

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 07:14:25 +0000
Mum’s tribute to daughter after Colne Road crash near Skipton
THE mother has spoken of her heartache after her daughter died in a car crash.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:30:00 +0000
Anton du Beke & Erin Boag star in Showtime at York Barbican
LONGSTANDING, long-dancing ballroom couple Anton du Beke and Erin Boag are reunited in Showtime at York Barbican tomorrow night.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:25:14 +0000
York photographer Kieran Delaney’s snow moon over Heworth
THIS spectacularly clear shot of the full moon was taken over York.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 05:47:00 +0000
York University scheme saves 1m cups from landfill
MORE than a million single-use plastic cups have been prevented from going into landfill thanks to a recycling scheme at the University of York.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 05:59:30 +0000
Police operation close to York Minster in York city centre
POLICE were out in force in York city centre ahead of a storm Dudley.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
'Cut councillors' allowances to save budget cash' say city Tories
York’s Conservatives are recommending that councillors’ allowances are slashed to save cash in the upcoming budget.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Thousands more teenagers double jabbed in York
Thousands more teenagers in York have received two doses of the coronavirus vaccine this month, figures show.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:30:19 +0000
How long will Storm Eunice last? What we know
Storm Eunice is set to bring "significant disruption" to several parts of the UK. But how long will the storm and weather warnings last?

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 05:49:00 +0000
North Yorkshire seeks people to promote cycling and walking
PEOPLE to promote cycling and walking are being sought by North Yorkshire County Council.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 07:46:44 +0000
Men urged to check prostate cancer risk after thousands could have missed diagnosis
Thousands of men could have potentially missed out on diagnosis in the last couple of years.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Six The Musical is coming to York - How to get tickets
The multi-award-winning musical Six is coming to York and we can't wait. Here's when tickets go on sale.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Ofcom warn millions missing out on £144 saving on broadband bills - how to get it
Ofcom is predicting that affordability problems are likely to worsen in 2022 as the cost of living continues to rise.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe Scarborough presale tickets go on sale today
How to get tickets for Michael Ball and Alfie Boe in Scarborough.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:28:07 +0000
Latest updates as Storm Dudley hits York and North Yorkshire
Welcome to our live blog, where you join us as Storm Dudley threatens to cause chaos in York and North Yorkshire.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:17:41 +0000
Traffic chaos as tree and barriers blown down in busy York road
A TREE has blown down in a busy York road, causing traffic chaos, as Storm Dudley brings 45mph gusts of wind to the city.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 18:20:50 +0000
Police warn York parents after Coppergate Centre bad behaviour
POLICE are appealing to parents in York to keep tabs on their children after an increase in anti-social behaviour in the Coppergate Centre.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:42:44 +0000
A64 blocked by fallen tree
THE eastbound A64 east of York has been blocked by a fallen tree as Storm Dudley brings strong winds to North Yorkshire.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:45:44 +0000
Crash in Acomb, York - man suffers 'medical episode' at wheel
EMERGENCY services were called in after a man suffered a medical episode behind the wheel of a car which crashed in Acomb in York.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:33:28 +0000
York Covid rate down by 35.9%
THE Covid rate in York and North Yorkshire has fallen by more than 35 per cent in a week, latest figures show.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:07:48 +0000
Reaction to questions over Prince Andrew's Duke of York title
Questions have been raised over whether Prince Andrew should lose his Duke of York title - triggering a mixed response aross the city.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:33:31 +0000
Storm Dudley: garage door blown off in Gayle, Hawes
A GARAGE door blew off as storm Dudley swept through Gayle near Hawes in North Yorkshire.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Hundreds of North Yorkshire children commit drug crimes
Hundreds of drug crimes have been committed by North Yorkshire children since records began in 2013-14

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000
We ask people in York if Prince Andrew should lose his York title
The Press asked people in Shambles Market whether Prince Andrew should lose his Duke of York title.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:54:00 +0000
Covid jabs start in York for children as young as five
YORK'S Covid mass vaccination centre has started giving jabs to children as young as five.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:15:46 +0000
A64 Old Malton safety work means slip road closures
SAFETY works mean slip roads on a major route through North Yorkshire will need to be closed.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:18:55 +0000
Police release new photo in hunt for sex offender Paul Robson
POLICE have released a new photograph in nationwide manhunt for sex offender Paul Robson.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:09:24 +0000
Ripon house owner warns of legal action over homes approval
The owner of a £1.4million Georgian house in Ripon warned Harrogate Borough Council it could face legal action as the authority passed plans for 30 homes nearby.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:29:24 +0000
LNER urges passengers not to travel on Friday as snow looms
LNER is urging passengers not to travel on Friday as heavy snow looms as well as further strong winds.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:28:00 +0000
More North Yorkshire towns get free public-access Wi-Fi
THREE more North Yorkshire now have free public access Wi-fi thanks to a partnership between the county council and NYnet, its broadbands company.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:18:36 +0000
Leeds United vs Manchester United: train strike disruption warning
A WARNING has gone out to rail passengers - including football fans - ahead of planned strike action this weekend.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 14:35:35 +0000
Homestead Park in York has been closed due to Storm Dudley
A POPULAR York park has closed due to the approach of Storm Dudley.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 14:24:11 +0000
Rural homes in North Yorkshire and County Durham targeted by mail fraud gang
TWO lead figures in a mail interception fraud targeting people living in mainly rural properties are beginning custodial sentences.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 14:06:55 +0000
York Civic Trust unveils radical proposals to tackle congestion
EXPERIMENTAL car-free days; greater priority to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport over cars; buses that run every 20 minutes; new bus hubs at York Railway Station, the hospital, and all Park & Ride sites; a weight limit on delivery lorries i...

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:48:43 +0000
£45k of York taxpayers' cash went on legal costs linked Mary Weastell exit
NEARLY £50,000 of taxpayers’ money was spent on legal advice linked to the controversial exit of City of York Council’s former chief executive, it has been revealed.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:45:26 +0000
'We're still open seven days a week from 8.30am'
Professor Mike Holmes, who coordinates York's Covid vaccination centre at Askham Bar, says it's very much still open for business - and has started giving jabs to young children.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:39:27 +0000
Designer Kay Bradley creates York daffodil collection
A JEWELLER has designed a special York Daffodil collection inspired by the sunny flowers which spring up around many of the city's historic landmarks.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:30:27 +0000
Met Office issues warning for heavy snow in York
THE Met Office has warned that Storm Eunice may cause heavy snow as well as strong winds in York and North Yorkshire on Friday.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:02:39 +0000
North Yorkshire Police catch 1,400 drivers speeding in county
MORE than 1,400 drivers have been clocked doing speeds of up to 110mph on the region's roads during a new police campaign.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:12:24 +0000
Why is it called Storm Dudley? Met Office explains reason
Storm Dudley is the fifth named storm of the season - following Storm Corrie, Malik, Barra and Arwen.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:07:38 +0000
Mark Todd suspended by BHA over video of him striking horse with a branch
Sir Mark Todd, 65, won Olympic gold in eventing at the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984 and the Seoul Olympics in 1988.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:54:25 +0000
Saint Cecilia's Care Group offers £1,000 towards bills to attract applicants
A CARE group is offering to pay household bills for any new care staff who join the company.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:45:19 +0000
Storm Dudley: When will storm arrive in York?
York is one of many places around the UK that are in the weather warning locations for Storm Dudley



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