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Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
CAT Hubs clinics for babies back up and running at Askham Bar
A SPECIALIST clinic aimed at preventing babies and children with respiratory illnesses from having to go into hospital unnecessarily is back up and running in York.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Charles Lansiquot jailed for threatening man with knife in Selby
A KNIFEMAN who put another man through a terrifying night time ordeal has been jailed for 30 months.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:03:07 +0100
'Learn to Play' music tasters coming to York this weekend
A MUSIC event is returning to York this weekend - offering new and old musicians the chance to experience free taster sessions.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:40:17 +0100
Chris Platt 'braves the shave' for Macmillan Cancer Support
A YORK man has braved a head shave to raise vital funds for a cancer support charity - after he lost his wife to the disease.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:27:25 +0100
Residents enjoy Oktoberfest fun at Thistle Hill Care Centre
REDSIDENTS at a care home in North Yorkshire came together to celebrate Oktoberfest with party events organised by staff.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:17:23 +0100
Jonny tackles London Marathon for British Heart Foundation
A NORTH Yorkshire man was one of hundreds of runners who took to the streets of the capital to conquer the London Marathon and raise funds for lifesaving research.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:09:01 +0100
ITV launches ITVX social media ahead of new streaming service
The change comes after ITV revealed in March that it was launching the "first integrated advertising and subscription funded platform" called ITVX. 

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:17:03 +0100
Mecca Bingo is demolished - but why couldn't we reuse it?
Your feature (October 1) on the Mecca bingo hall, now demolished after only 20 years, made me think of another aspect of the energy crisis which concerns us all.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:07:46 +0100
DWP Universal Credit: Exact dates £324 cost of living payment will be made
The Government paid the first £326 payment to Universal Credit claimants in July.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:06:46 +0100
Asda, Tesco, Aldi and more forced into nationwide ban amid crackdown
New rules from the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) will affect Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Aldi and Lidl.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Scarborough Joke and Magic shop 'bewildered' by customer complaint
Scarborough Joke and Magic shop receive strange complaint by American customer.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:55:55 +0100
Selby's Blue Wilson walks the UK coastline
Selby's Blue Wilson walks the UK coastline

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:39:18 +0100
Fracking is NOT the answer to the energy crisis
Fracking is NOT the answer to the energy crisis

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
York Dog Park, in Knapton, launches exercise classes for you AND your pooch
DOG owners in York can now do more than just walk their pets to get fit - they can work out together as well.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
York-based train firm Northern may have solution to 'leaves on the line' delays
New technology to combat leaves on the line is being deployed by a York based train operator.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:05:00 +0100
RSPCA urges people in York and North Yorkshire to adopt a pet in Adoptober
PET Lovers across York and North Yorkshire are urged to open their hearts to abandoned animals this month.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:26:24 +0100
We need to know the facts about the risks of vaping
We need to know the facts about the risks of vaping

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:52:55 +0100
ITV Love Island star Georgia Townend rushed to hospital
The Love Island star explained to her 144k followers what had happened via her Instagram stories as she waited to be seen in A&E.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:21:11 +0100
Trainline down: What we know as Trainline confirms issues
Users trying to access the Trainline app and website this morning have been facing issues while trying to book their travel.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:24:07 +0100
Liverpool dog attack: Five American Bulldogs destroyed and man arrested after woman killed
“Five American bulldogs, which were inside the property, were handed over and have since been humanely destroyed.”

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100
Highway Code: Drivers could face £1,000 fine for letting ambulances and police cars pass
According to the Highway Code drivers should give way to emergency vehicles using flashing lights, but could still face fines.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
The York secondary schools with highest exclusion rates
York High School and Vale of York Academy had the two highest exclusion rates in York in academic year 2020-21.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:06:04 +0100
Sonia Chivers of Driffield jailed for online child sexual abuse crimes
An East Yorkshire woman has been jailed after she admitted to "feeding" sexual predators by producing child sexual abuse material and sharing it online.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:49:03 +0100
Time spent at York City has 'been fantastic' says Askey
JOHN ASKEY has enthused that his time at York City has “been fantastic” for both him and Kingsley James as he approaches his 50th game in charge of the club against FC Halifax Town.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:31:43 +0100
Mighty marrow is monster success at York church
Mighty marrow is monster success at York church

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:58:37 +0100
Bishopthorpe Road in York to close after 'alarming looking' dip appears
Bishopthorpe Road in York to close after 'alarming looking' dip appears

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:09:07 +0100
Christmas turkeys warning issued amid UK's worst bird flu outbreak
 Poultry farmers have begun to raise concerns over their livestock and whether Christmas turkey supplies could be impacted.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:53:57 +0100
Soldier Rachel Batkin caught speeding on A1(M) in North Yorkshire
A SPEEDING motorist has been allowed to keep her licence because she plans to join the police.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:40:57 +0100
Call to help The Island this Christmas
A York children's charity is calling on customers at hospitality and other businesses to add a donation of £1 to their bill to help York children.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:31:56 +0100
York City winger Hurst hails 'brilliant' attacking options
ALEX HURST has labelled the attacking threats that York City possess as “brilliant.”

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:43:29 +0100
Blind Veterans UK calls for wreath sponsors
A MILITARY charity is calling on East Yorkshire organisations to sponsor a wreath and help ensure veterans can take part in Remembrance Sunday.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:46:06 +0100
Man who exposed Jimmy Savile on ITV says there is another 'untouchable' paedophile in UK
"He will die in due course and then the floodgates will open in the same way they did with Savile."

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:57:20 +0100
York City Knights sign Michael on a two-year deal
RONAN MICHAEL has signed a two-year deal with the York City Knights, moving there permanently from Huddersfield Giants.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:54:02 +0100
Ofwat targets: Is money being taken off my Yorkshire Water bill?
Households across Yorkshire to see water bills reduced as Ofwat penalises Yorkshire water for 'falling short' for customers.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:44:33 +0100
Teenage soldier who escorted Queen's coffin found dead in barracks
The army has confirmed the teenage soldier from South Wales died on Wednesday at Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:27:06 +0100
Boy, 11, grabbed by throat in attack by man in Alder Way, New Earswick
An 11-year-old boy was grabbed by the throat in an attack in a York street, police say.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:48:19 +0100
Ofgem warns UK faces 'significant risk' of gas shortages this winter amid 'blackout plans'
The UK’s energy regulator Ofgem has warned the country faces a “significant risk” of gas shortages ahead of the winter months.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:20:34 +0100
Ofwat targets: Is money being taken off my Yorkshire Water bill?
Households across Yorkshire to see water bills reduced as Ofwat penalises Yorkshire water for 'falling short' for customers.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:25:00 +0100
Video of Scarborough attack victim being grabbed by throat posted social media
Scarborough teenagers post their victim's attack on Facebook.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 12:27:26 +0100
First York to launch ticket bundles to suit new travel routines
A BUS firm in York is expanding its range of flexible tickets to give customers greater choice in planning cheaper travel over longer periods.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 12:07:11 +0100
Changes to York branch of Halifax Building Society proposed
A Halifax Building Society in York is set for a revamp.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 12:22:22 +0100
Halloween 2022: Sewerby Hall to screen films in outdoor cinema
Sewerby Hall and Gardens to screen Halloween films in outdoor cinema.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:49:14 +0100
York weather: Met Office issues yellow warning for wind
The national weather service has put in place the warning from 00.00 to 23.59 on Wednesday, October 5.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:42:00 +0100
Drax power station near Selby accused by BBC Panorama probe of chopping down forests
The Drax power station has been found to be cutting down environmentally-important forests, according to the BBC.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:25:04 +0100
Car crashes into building in Fulford Road in York
A CAR crashed into a building on a busy road in York earlier today.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:04:26 +0100
New Covid symptom expert warns is 'more common than loss of smell' as UK cases rise
Covid experts are reporting a new dominant symptom which appears to be more common than the loss of taste or smell.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:03:45 +0100
Quality Street scraps colourful wrappers ahead of Christmas rush
Customers who are stocking up on the sweet selections for Christmas and New Year will begin to see the change in the coming weeks.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:53:01 +0100
Tesco shopper reveals how Tesco Clubcard users can get 'free lunch' with Costa coffee
A TikTok user revealed how she managed to get a 'free lunch' when grabbing a coffee.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:43:00 +0100
StriveLive seeks entrepreneurs
THE search is on for 30 start-up businesses in York or Harrogate in need of support.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:46:59 +0100
Meteor shower to mark start of Dark Skies Festival Fringe event
A METEOR shower is set to mark the start of a popular festival in North Yorkshire later this month.



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