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Tue, 22 Feb 2022 07:40:15 +0000
LIVE: All the latest on York's floods
All the latest on York's floods - the roads which are blocked, the properties inundated, the most recent estimates on what the River Ouse will do next.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000
York footballer Jon James's life saved by hero goalie Russ Howarth
A YORK Sunday league footballer has been reunited with the opposition goalie who helped save his life after a clash of heads during a game left him with a fractured skull.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:54:51 +0000
Archbishop joins Multiply group for night of curry and conversation
THE Archbishop of York joined a group in the city for a night of curry and conversation about faith.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:35:47 +0000
Russia's 'invasion of Ukraine has begun' on 'very dark day in Europe', Sajid Javid warns
Boris Johnson is leading a crisis meeting of ministers and senior officials to consider the response to Vladimir Putin’s actions in Ukraine.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:38:49 +0000
Six weeks of roadworks to get underway on Bootham in York
ROADWORKS are set to close a major road through York next week.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:17:16 +0000
NHS worker David Wilson celebrates 50 years of service
A MEMBER of NHS staff is celebrating 50 years of work with the health service in North Yorkshire.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:05:50 +0000
York cyclists set for four-day ride to Münster in Germany
A GROUP of cyclists are preparing to ride hundreds of miles to York's twin city in Germany.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:07:00 +0000
'How long before Sir Keir and the BBC blame Boris for storms?'
Brace yourself Boris because very soon Sir Keir and the BBC will be blaming you for the storms.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Behind the lens - with Jess Clark of Press Camera Club
Jess Clark is 53 and works as a part time support worker in a local care home. She lives on a farm at Alne just outside York and is a keen member of The Press Camera Club. Here, she tells us more about her passion and shares her favourite photos.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 07:46:00 +0000
'Car free days would have to be compulsory'
I see that York Civic Trust, in its transport strategy, is suggesting car-free days in York ('Bold transport plan includes car-free days', February 18).

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 07:05:10 +0000
Man and dog rescued from floods on Clifton Ings, York
A man and his dog were rescued from flood water after storm Franklin on Clifton Ings in York.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:53:00 +0000
A happy 90th birthday to the 2nd Acomb Scouts...
The 2nd Acomb Scout Group turns 90 this year – and it’aims to celebrate by looking to both past and future.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:10:00 +0000
Cellhire UK celebrates success at 2022 Winter Olympics
A YORK firm has celebrated success at the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in China.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:12:17 +0000
Cawood bridge near Selby closed after river Ouse flooding
Cawood swing bridge near Selby is closed after the river Ouse burst its banks after storm Franklin.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:47:44 +0000
Tadcaster Bridge and shops closed for second day after flooding
TADCASTER remains cut in two this morning (February 22) after the closure of a major road bridge caused by flooding from storm Franklin.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:23:42 +0000
Mercedes driver arrested for drink driving on A19, Thirsk
A MERCEDES driver has been arrested after the wheel came off his car on the A19 at Thirsk.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000
York holds its breath as floodwaters set to peak
HUNDREDS of York residents were holding their breath today after the Environment Agency warned that the River Ouse could rise to its highest levels since the Boxing Day floods of 2015.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:49:32 +0000
East Riding Leisure Corporate Membership extended to Slimming World
EAST Riding Leisure have added Slimming World members to their corporate memberships - offering a wide range of benefits.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 07:36:00 +0000
'How many unvaccinated patients are in ICU?'
In addition to the daily Covid figures published, we should be told how many unvaccinated patients in hospital there are and also how many unvaccinated are in intensive care. Perhaps then self preservation will induce the unvaccinated to get the jabs...

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:24:00 +0000
'Leave Andrew alone - he’s been found guilty of nothing'
The campaign against the Duke of York is disturbing.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
York baby Maisie Manning is a 1 in 80,000 baby
Why York baby Maisie Manning is a 1 in 80,000 baby

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Car park will be built on Fulford parkland despite fears for 'oasis of peace'
A CAR park and road will be built over Fulford parkland to accompany bungalows for the elderly – despite fears it will disturb an “oasis of peace and tranquillity”.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:51:53 +0000
York Council leader's Covid-19 'concerns'
THE leader of City of York Council has credited this week's easing of Covid restrictions on the NHS, the vaccines and people taking them.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:34:55 +0000
Opticians eyes York phone shop site
A FORMER York city centre mobile phone shop could be ringing in the changes as an opticians and hearing centre.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:32:00 +0000
Theatre and teddy bears at North Yorkshire libraries
THEATRE performances, a teddy bears picnic and story times are among the activities on offer during Under 5s Week at North Yorkshire libraries.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 07:02:01 +0000
Dog food items recalled over Salmonella fears
The Food Standards Agency has issued a recall of certain dog food items over concerns it contains salmonella.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 07:00:38 +0000
Brits ignoring early signs of hearing loss according to new study
Signs for early hearing loss are not being picked up on enough, according to the research

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:05:00 +0000
Wordle 248: What is today's wordle word? 22 February hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
NHS Covid scam warning issued across the UK
It’s important to remember the NHS and the Government will never ask for personal details.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:40:51 +0000
Storm Franklin RECAP: York facing worst flooding in seven years
York may be facing its worst flooding in seven years, with the River Ouse predicted to peak at 4.7 metres above normal summer levels.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 22:01:46 +0000
Firefighters rescue three horses from rising floodwaters
These dramatic photos show the moment firefighters from Tadcaster rescued three horses from a flooded field at Byram, south of Selby, this morning.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 19:10:37 +0000
Scrapping free Covid tests a £500-a-year 'tax on caring' - claim
YORK councillors have slammed PM Boris Johnson's planned scrapping of free Covid tests from April as a 'tax on caring'.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:08:18 +0000
How foreign women became sex slaves in North Yorkshire brothel
THE STORY of one of the pimp couple's victims shows how they turned women from abroad into sex slaves working in the UK.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:36:45 +0000
Couple jailed for Harrogate sex slave business
A COUPLE who trafficked women into North Yorkshire and elsewhere in the UK to work as sex slaves have been jailed for a total of 10 years.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:30:00 +0000
New Claudia Lawrence message found: 'She is in the water... God bless her'
Message found in search for York chef Claudia Lawrence, who went missing almost 13 years ago.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:35:36 +0000
Eating disorders in York rocket 500 per cent during pandemic
CASES of eating disorders in York have rocketed by 500 per cent over the past three years, with Covid-related anxiety fuelling a rise in young people seeking support for a wide range of emotional problems.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:07:24 +0000
Boris Johnson announces Covid rules to be scrapped - See key dates here
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled his "living with COVID" plan to the Commons, proposing to scrap all Covid restrictions.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000
York fashion week is back after a two year pandemic break
York Fashion Week is back after a two-year break due to the covid-19 pandemic.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:26:01 +0000
WATCH The floods in York from Ouse Bridge
This is the view from Ouse Bridge this afternoon

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:43:39 +0000
The Hovingham Inn to close as restaurateurs say they have 'no option'
RESTAURATEURS behind an award-winning gastro pub have announced plans to close.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:05:33 +0000
Robbers steal Apple Watch and wallet in Scarborough
ROBBERS targetted a man and stole his Apple Watch and wallet in Scarborough.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:53:50 +0000
Ford Ranger driver injured after car hits tree in West Lutton near Malton
A MAN suffered 'significant injuries' after his car hit a tree in West Lutton near Malton.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:15:00 +0000
Storm Franklin: People pushing car out of York car park
People spotted trying to push car out of flood in St George's car park in York after Storm Franklin.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:25:37 +0000
Appeal after crash closed A1237 closed in York
AN appeal has now gone out for anyone who witnessed or stopped at the scene of a crash that shut York outer ring road.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:57:00 +0000
Tuneless Choir set to bring sweet music in North Yorkshire
CAN'T hold a tune to save your life?

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:48:03 +0000
Former apprentice Josh Mozer creates unique machine for EJOT
A FORMER engineering apprentice has developed a machine to improve operations at a high-tech manufacturing firm.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:42:07 +0000
Proposal for 'world-class fountain' and statues below Clifford's Tower revealed
RADICAL alternative proposals for the open space below Clifford's Tower - featuring a world class fountain and 20 statues of historical York figures - have been revealed by a former York guest house owner.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:05:09 +0000
Why is the UK getting so many storms? Met Office explains as Franklin hits
Whyhave we been hit with so many storms lately?

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 12:32:04 +0000
After the storms: York's weather forecast for days ahead
AFTER three named storms in just days have battered York with strong winds - here is the weather forecast for the days ahead.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:52:32 +0000
York people to be supported by newly created job
A NEW job has been created to help coordinate support for some of the most vulnerable people in York.



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