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Sun, 10 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Residents slam 'insane' plan to build extra storeys on block of flats
TWO extra storeys could be added to a block of apartments in York.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Gardens top a list of must-haves for house hunters in York
THE demand for a garden is driving searches for property in York.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Fancy a laugh? Check out Your Place Comedy's online season
YOUR Place Comedy is back for another Stay Home season of remote double bills in Lockdown 3, kicking off on January 24 with Josie Long and Ahir Shah.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
York Millennium Bridge at 20: "It united our city"
IT is 20 years ago that York enjoyed a new bridge across the Ouse.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Inside an incredible eco home for sale in York
How would you like to live in your very own eco home? Let’s embark on a virtual tour of an eco-friendly home in York.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 19:51:44 +0000
York city centre, Saturday night: silent and empty
York on a Saturday night: it's always heaving with clubbers and raucous hen parties, right?

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 19:22:10 +0000
'Thank you NHS' - York Hotel says it with a giant heart
This is how one York Hotel has been saying 'thank you' to the NHS heroes battling coronavirus to help us all.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 16:42:50 +0000
Covid infection rates in York continue to soar
York's Covid infection rate continues to soar.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 12:22:58 +0000
Acomb church suspends services due to Covid
A parish church in Acomb has suspended all public worship until at least the end of January because of York's rising Covid infecton rate.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
'Crazed beast' locked up for attack on woman and death threat
A MAN “behaved like a crazed beast” as he injured his partner with a knife and threatened to kill her, York Crown Court heard.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 22:09:02 +0000
Rowntree Park will be closed tomorrow due to Covid
Rowntree Park will be closed tomorrow (Sunday) because of 'concerns over large groups meeting and people not social distancing'.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 15:33:59 +0000
Covid-19: another death at York Hospitals Trust
There has been another Covid-related death at York Hospitals Trust.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 15:07:16 +0000
Keeping roads clear on the roof of Yorkshire...
Most of us are staying snugly at home this weekend because of the double whammy of the coronavirus pandemic and the weather.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 09:19:47 +0000
Met Office ice warning for York remains in place
THE whole of York and North Yorkshire remain under a yellow weather warning for ice this morning, as temperatures remained below zero.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Petition urges review of decision over new prison in East Yorkshire
HUNDREDS of people have signed a petition calling for a review of plans for a massive new prison in East Yorkshire.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 20:28:46 +0000
Police target York Railway Station in crime-fighting initiative
POLICE were out in force at York Railway Station today as part of a high-profile crime-fighting initiative that involves surprise visits by uniformed and plainclothes officers.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 16:08:57 +0000
Police 'upping foot patrols' in north York
Police have been upping their foot patrols in the northern and western area of York.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 14:40:10 +0000
Pandemic or not, the Vikings are coming - online, at least...
We've always know the Vikings are a doughty, determined lot.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 09:52:36 +0000
Two suspected 'county lines' drug dealers arrested following chase
TWO suspected 'county lines' drug dealers were arrested after police stopped their car in Harrogate.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 09:33:33 +0000
Stalker who planted tracker in his victim's car jailed
A stalker has been jailed for two and a half years for subjecting his victim to a 'lengthy and terrifying ordeal' over a period of 18 months.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Hillam farm shop Bert's Barrow reopens popular drive-thru
THE team at an award-winning farm shop have reopened their drive thru service during the lockdown.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
The Yorkshire Dales and The Lakes: TV show starts next week
MAXINE GORDON previews a stunning four-part series following remarkable folk who live and work in Yorkshire and the Lakes across four seasons

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
‘Difficult decision’ leads to Rafi's Spicebox lockdown closure
A POPULAR shop has closed for the duration of the lockdown period.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
"Lockdown rules on exercise and travel are contradictory"
IS it wrong that people are seeking clarification from the police on the lockdown exercise rules ('Selfish few try to beat lockdown', The Press, January 8)?

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Group raises £27k to provide meals for York's vulnerable
A GROUP set up by two cafe owners in York has raised more than £27,000 to make meals for vulnerable people.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
‘We must not let children suffer in silence’ - NSPCC
AS schools across the region remain closed for the latest lockdown, local campaigns manager for the NSPCC Helen Westerman looks at the impact of the pandemic on our children.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 10:53:05 +0000
IN PICTURES: Winter grips York and North Yorkshire
YESTERDAY'S heavy snow led to treacherus driving conditions and icy, slippery pavements.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 05:45:00 +0000
COUNTRY WALK: A stroll in Hawes for when lockdown is lifted
A Quiet walk near Hawes

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Five vegan takeaways to try in York this Veganuary
Here are some of the best vegan-friendly places to order from in York this Veganuary.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Could you forfeit clothes shopping for a year?
WITH the exception of a pair of trainers which she needed to take part in a charity run, Deborah Meaden hasn’t bought any new clothes for a year.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:20:38 +0000
'It is brutal and we are sinking' - York A&E doctor pleads with people to stick to lockdown
"PEOPLE need to know that this is real and we are sinking. Please, please stick to the lockdown rules."

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:12:05 +0000
York City set date for first game at LNER Community Stadium
YORK City have set the date for their long-awaited first game at the LNER Community Stadium.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:30:10 +0000
Grieving dad caught speeding 16 times keeps freedom - and licence
A BEREAVED motorist has avoided a driving ban and kept his freedom despite being caught speeding 16 times in three years.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:14:52 +0000
York Covid case rate almost 10 times higher than a month ago
YORK'S weekly rate of recording cases of Covid-19 is now almost 10 times higher than it was in early December, that latest figures confirm.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:21:26 +0000
Two further Covid deaths recorded at York trust hospitals
THERE have been two further deaths related to Covid-19 recorded at hospitals in the York Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation trust.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 20:51:02 +0000
Covid cases in 40 York schools and 14 care homes
PUPILS have tested positive for coronavirus at 40 York schools, a new report has revealed.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:45:06 +0000
GP practices receiving many calls from patients wanting jab
THE Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is being rolled out in York - as GP practices are inundated with calls from worried patients wanting the jab.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:37:29 +0000
Car skids off road on ice on A19 near Thirsk
EMERGENCY services were called in to help after a car skidded off the road on ice.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:26:07 +0000
Patience urged over wait for vaccination
HEALTH leaders in North Yorkshire are urging people to be patient as the phased rollout of Covid vaccinations accelerates.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:27:23 +0000
Covid-19: plea to stay at home or stay local this weekend
TO anyone planning to go out to shop for essentials or to take their daily exercise in York and North Yorkshire this weekend the message is loud and clear: stay as close to home as you can.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:15:52 +0000
Gas engineers on 5-day strike
GAS engineers in York are taking part in a five-day strike over ‘fire and re-hire tactics’ by British Gas.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:12:57 +0000
Police hunt for wanted Lancashire man
POLICE  are asking for the public’s help to find a wanted man.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:17:10 +0000
Here are the new Coastliner and CityZap lockdown timetables
NEW temporary timetables have been introduced by a York bus operator.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:03:13 +0000
Controversial multi storey car park plans approved
COUNCIL plans for a new five-storey car park to be built at St George’s Field, off Tower Street, have been given the go-ahead.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 08:34:31 +0000
Major road shut and many schools fully closed as snow hits York and North Yorkshire
SNOW has fallen across the region today, causing hazardous driving conditions and forcing many North Yorkshire schools to shut to vulnerable and critical worker children.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:48:35 +0000
Met Office ice warning for York and North and East Yorkshire
THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice from midnight tonight until 11am tomorrow.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:02:06 +0000
Park Inn by Radisson in York in light display to thank NHS
STAFF at the second tallest building in York are celebrating NHS heroes this weekend with a special light display.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:53:32 +0000
Council house shut down in Bridlington after drugs warrant carried out
POLICE have closed down a council house in East Yorkshire after a drugs warrant was carried out at the property in December.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:51:59 +0000
Tesco stores in York offer support to refugees with vital donations
STAFF from Tesco stores across York worked tirelessly over Christmas to offer support for service users from the Refugee Action York (RAY) charity.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:46:39 +0000
Coronavirus: New testing site opens at York University
MORE coronavirus testing slots are now available after a new site has opened at York University.



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