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Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
'Low-paid York workers face discrimination by private landlords' says CAB chief
LOW-paid workers in York are being discriminated against by private landlords - some of whom won’t rent to them simply because they’re claiming benefits to top up their wages, says York Citizens Advice.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:57:11 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II leaves behind 'secret letter' which cannot be opened until 2085
The letter has been kept in a glass case in a restricted part of a building in Australia signed “Elizabeth”.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:00:15 +0100
'I saw the Queen in York in 1949'
Your excellent photograph of the late Queen’s visit to York in 1949 brought memories back.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:51:50 +0100
'Don't inflict this monstrous carbuncle on our lovely city'
Sitting on a bus at Rougier Street, my eye was drawn to the careful brick infill detail on the Network Rail building.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:06:53 +0100
DWP PIP, Universal Credit and other claimants given new September payment date
The DWP and HMRC have put arrangements in place to ensure all benefits and credits due to be paid on this date.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:05:26 +0100
BBC viewers shocked as royal guard collapses at foot of Queen's coffin
Soldiers in ceremonial uniform are maintaining a constant, 24-hour vigil around the Queen’s coffin while she is lying in state.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 06:11:00 +0100
How low do your wages have to be before you can claim benefits?
THERE are people in well-paid jobs in York.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
'Outstanding' Dr Kimberling in bid for Community Pride award
A YORK doctor, described by his colleagues as an "outstanding ambassador," has been nominated for a Community Pride award.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:09:51 +0100
UK government responds to calls for new annual bank holiday after Queen's death
The campaign was launched by John Harris and has been backed by more than 100,000 people in the UK.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:08:34 +0100
Twitter whistleblower issues 'cyber defences' warning to users speaking to US congress
Twitter has called Mr Zatko’s description of events “a false narrative … riddled with inconsistencies and inaccuracies”.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Detecting pancreatic cancer earlier with the help of gifts in Wills
Thanks to research, more people than ever are surviving their cancer. In the 1970s, just 1 in 4 people in the UK survived cancer for 10 years or more. Today, that figure has doubled. But, we have so much more to do. We need to go further, and faster.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:46:07 +0100
Halifax app not working: Issues affecting Lloyds, TSB and Mastercard - what we know so far
Customers of the high street bank are reporting outages with services for mobile and online banking.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:18:23 +0100
ITV Coronation Street to see Hayley Cropper 'return' next week in heartbreaking scenes
Julie Hesmondhalgh portrayed Hayley between 1998 and 2014.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 07:28:31 +0100
UK Meteor Network receives 200 reports of mysterious fireball
The UK Meteor Network said it was “investigating to ascertain what the object was"

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Channel 5's All Creatures Great and Small: Full cast list and how to watch
Channel 5's hit remake of the 70's, All Creatures Great and Small finally returns to screens this week.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 19:12:41 +0100
Bomb squad called in and homes evacuated in Howe Hill Road, Holgate, York
Bomb disposal experts were called in and homes evacuated after a suspect item thought to date from the Second World War was discovered in York.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:35:38 +0100
Foss Islands Road in York cleared after crash
Foss Islands Road in York is partially blocked both ways with slow traffic due to accident at Navigation Road.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 18:35:00 +0100
ITV Emmerdale and Coronation Street to air back to back this week to replace NTAs
The broadcaster will air three episodes of Emmerdale and an hour-long edition of Coronation Street.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:15:00 +0100
York CAMRA Beer and Cider festival returns to Knavesmire
The popular York Beer and Cider Festival returned to the Knavesmire today (Wednesday), with CAMRA organisers expecting a busy but ‘respectful’ event.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Harrogate: Jules B designer fashion store to open next week
Jules B to open new Harrogate branch next week.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:52:52 +0100
Channel 4 Friday Night Dinner and BBC EastEnders actor Harry Landis dies, aged 90
He portrayed Mr Morris in Friday Night Dinner and had roles in soaps including Eastenders.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:44:27 +0100
Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell visits queue for Queen's coffin
The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell visited mourners camping along the banks of the Thames in London as they wait to pay their respects to the Queen - singing with them and even helping them order a takeaway.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:35:44 +0100
York Castle Museum Tiger Who Came to Tea exhibition
York Castle Museum is celebrating Tiger Who Came to Tea author and illustrator, Judith Kerr.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:03:26 +0100
Scarborough Spa set to host screening of Queen's funeral
A SEASIDE venue in North Yorkshire has announced it will be hosting a big screening of the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II next week.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:58:03 +0100
Scarborough Rotary Groups hit £25k for three charities
ROTARY groups in a North Yorkshire town have joined forces to make a special presentation of £25,000 to benefit three local charities.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:30:58 +0100
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet in York to shut on day of Queen's funeral
A major York shopping centre will close on the day of the Queen's funeral.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:02:56 +0100
McDonald's shares it will be shutting all venues until 5pm on day of Queen's funeral
The fast food restaurant chain has announced its opening hours on the day of the Queen's funeral

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:27:32 +0100
BBC to livestream Queen lying in state ahead of state funeral - how to watch
It will means those unable to travel to London will be able to see have quiet moments of reflection from their homes.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:05:58 +0100
York bus services to run on Sunday timetable on day of Queen's funeral
BUS services in York will operate on a Sunday timetable on the day of the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:38:55 +0100
Queen's funeral: Who will and won't be there
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is set to be one of the biggest gatherings of royalty and major world leaders held in the UK for decades

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:53:10 +0100
York ranked one of top 'heritage-rich' cities in UK
YORK has been ranked as one of the UK's most "heritage-rich" cities, according to new research.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:40:02 +0100
York Walking Festival returns to city this weekend
A FESTIVAL returns to York this weekend offering residents and visitors a nine-day programme with ideas and support on how to help get more active.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:13:00 +0100
Cash for Charity nomination: The Hut York
Cash for Charity nomination: The Hut York

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:10:22 +0100
Pay rise at Rawcliffe Manor Care Home in Rawcliffe, York
EMPLOYEES at Rawcliffe Manor Care Home in Coningham Ave, Rawcliffe in York have been given a five per cent pay rise to help with cost of living price hikes.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:53:28 +0100
Missing York woman, Sophie Kealey, has been found safe
Missing York woman, Sophie Kealey, has been found safe and well

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:43:17 +0100
York kickboxer, from Strensall, in Italy world championship
15-YEAR-OLD schoolboy, Bradley Headinton, from Strensall, in York, is well on the way to getting to the world kickboxing championships in Italy.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:04:50 +0100
British Cycling u-turn on guidance not to ride a bike during hours of Queen's funeral
The advice was shared for cyclists nationwide although the governing body has now removed the guidance following backlash.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:58:17 +0100
VetPartners offers £500k in bursaries for aspiring students
A YORK-BASED vet firm is inviting applications for bursaries to study veterinary medicine at university as it aims to open up opportunities for students from lower income households.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:00:07 +0100
Thank you, Ma'am
What a great loss to this country, albeit expected.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:42:51 +0100
'Time for some more coronation magic, please'
Tony Baker (Letters, September 10) asks if we can afford millions for a coronation.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:55:48 +0100
Vue cinema in York to show Queen's funeral for free
Vue cinema in York will be screening a live broadcast of the Queen's funeral for free.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:15:00 +0100
The Queen was a mother to our nation
At this time of loss, my love and prayers extend to you all.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 06:23:44 +0100
Girl attacked by boy in Goole, East Yorkshire
Police want to trace a group of children after a girl was attacked in Goole, East Yorkshire.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Pryers Solicitors return to back eighth Community Pride award
A YORK-BASED firm, founded in the city almost 20 years ago, is to honour dedicated charity fundraisers at this year’s York Community Pride Awards - for the eighth time.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:01:00 +0100
City of York Council takes lead in managing traffic
York is taking a lead in how it uses technology to manage traffic flows across the city and help reduce pollution.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Selby residents look set to pay for green waste under new North Yorkshire Council
Selby residents will most likely have to start paying for garden waste disposal within the next two years, senior councillors have said.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Biker Elliott Jackson 'put lives at risk' during police chase in Clifton and Acomb, York
A MOTORCYCLIST who put lives at risk as he tried to escape police in a chase around York - at times going twice the speed limit - has been jailed.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:50:44 +0100
ITV Coronation Street star slams Jedward anti-King Charles message in x-rated rant
Jedward have since shared an image which reads “NOT MY KING” with the caption “Freedom of speech”.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:03:28 +0100
Costa Coffee recall and ‘do not eat’ warning over undeclared allergen
Customers are being advised to return the product to Costa stores for a full refund.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:02:27 +0100
Cineworld, Odeon and Showcase close for Queen's funeral next week
Some cinema chains will screen the Queen's funeral for free.



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