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Sun, 17 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Plea as number of pupils in York schools during lockdown DOUBLES
THE number of pupils attending York schools during this lockdown is DOUBLE the number of key worker children in class during the first lockdown last year.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Easingwold firm Norstar hope to benefit from green revolution
A NORTH Yorkshire renewable energy firm hopes it can benefit from Government plans to clean up the UK’s energy system.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 09:35:13 +0000
Crews called to clear flooded basement apartment
FIRE crews were called to clear a flooded basement apartment in the early hours of this morning.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 09:23:26 +0000
Windsor Court care home receives first doses of Covid vaccine
CARE home residents are one step closer to hugging their families after receiving the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccination.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 09:05:06 +0000
Julian Sturdy 'delighted' with vaccine hub announcement for York
YORK Outer MP Julian Sturdy has said that he is "delighted," with the announcement that York will become a national vaccination hub.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:30:00 +0000
Agency has put up temporary barrier to stop York being flooded
THE Environment Agency has revealed how it will protect hundreds of homes and businesses in York from flooding while it is replacing the old Foss Barrier gate.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:15:00 +0000
Netflix announce a huge list of new movies for 2021
Netflix has announced its full movie list for 2021 which will see a new movie released every week.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 07:18:00 +0000
'My name's Simon. Could someone please give me a home?'
Simon, a 16-year-old domestic short haired cat. was taken to the York Animal Home via an inspector after being found in the most horrendous condition, out on the streets sick and all alone.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
When Jamie Oliver first came to York as The Naked Chef
REMEMBER when Jamie Oliver was the Naked Chef rather than a national treasure?

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 05:52:00 +0000
Friends launch vegan Dolores and Rose eco shampoo bars
TWO friends have created and launched a range of salon-quality vegan, handmade and plastic-free shampoo and conditioning bars.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Five York homes with the most reduced prices
Hoping to get on the property ladder this year? Here are five York homes with the most reduced prices

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 16:14:21 +0000
York's weekly Covid rate continues to drop
YORK'S weekly rate of recording cases of Covid-19 has dropped again and is now back below 600 people per 100,000.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 09:39:31 +0000
Westfield, Chapelfields and Foxwood has most Covid cases in York
THE latest update of the interactive map from Public Health England (PHE) shows that Westfield, Chapelfields and Foxwood has the highest number of Covid-19 cases in the city.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
York Hospital to 'reach capacity' if admissions continue at recent rate
YORK Hospital is now treating more than 140 Covid patients on seven wards as the hospital risks becoming full over the next fortnight, according to one consultant.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 21:40:43 +0000
Driver tasered in York after colliding with traffic lights
A DRIVER was tasered by police in York last night after his car collided with traffic lights and then crashed through barriers into a trench.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:10:38 +0000
Two more Covid deaths recorded at York trust hospitals
TWO more people with Covid-19 have died at hospitals within the York Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 06:30:00 +0000
York couple celebrate opening 3 businesses in lockdown
TWO York entrepreneurs are bucking the economic downturn to open three new businesses in lockdown.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 17:30:22 +0000
Crews called to remove 'dangerous' broken glass
FIRE crews were called to an incident in Harrogate this afternoon involving some broken glass hanging in a dangerous position.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:47:59 +0000
Covid support in North Yorkshire extends through to autumn
NORTH Yorkshire residents who need support during Covid-19 lockdown restrictions can be reassured that help will be available right through to next autumn if required.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:18:44 +0000
PICTURES: Flooding in York city centre as Ouse breaks banks
THERE has been slight flooding in areas of York city centre due to the weather over the past few days.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Police use vans to spread message of mental health support
EVERY police van in North Yorkshire is to display the Samaritans‘ contact details to help spread the message of mental health support.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 11:02:44 +0000
Northern to introduce amended timetables in response to lockdown
NORTHERN, alongside the rest of the UK rail industry, is to introduce amended timetables from Monday (18 January) to continue to help those who need to travel get where they need to be.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 10:09:09 +0000
Crews remain on scene of large barn fire near York
FIRE crews are still on the scene of a large barn fire near York which started in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Walter, 6, walking in memory of dad
A KIND-HEARTED youngster from North Yorkshire is aiming to walk 50 miles during January, to fundraise for a hospice in memory of his dad.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 09:58:58 +0000
Temporary traffic restrictions in York
THERE are set to be a number of temporary traffic restrictions in place in areas of York over the coming weeks to allow for work to be carried out.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 09:46:04 +0000
Crews called to single vehicle collision in York
FIRE crews were called to an incident involving a single vehicle collision in York yesterday evening.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 07:18:00 +0000
This £2.25m property with four cottages and swimming pool is up for sale - see inside
A PROPERTY steeped in history, which comes with four cottages and an indoor swimming pool, has gone on the market for £2,250,000.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 09:17:56 +0000
Thousands get ‘symptom free testing’ in York
PUBLIC health leaders in York have thanked the thousands of people who have already accessed symptom-free covid tests in the city.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 09:05:36 +0000
Police urge cooperation after signage vandalised
VANDALS in North Yorkshire, who show contempt for people’s lives and for the agencies fighting Covid-19, have been warned their actions will not be tolerated.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Santa Dash raises £11k for hospice
SUPPORTERS of a North Yorkshire hospice have raised over £11,000 for patient care by taking part in the Santa Dash throughout December.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Mount schoolgirl Milly's marathon for young homeless in York
AN eleven-year-old schoolgirl from York is cycling the distance of a marathon to raise money to help young homeless people in the city.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 07:45:00 +0000
York Open Studios 2021: "Our doors are open again!"
As York Open Studios prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary next year, we look back at two decades of creativity and how artists are preparing to welcome art-lovers into their homes and studios in 2021

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Takeaway launch at The Punch Bowl, Marton cum Grafton
A POPULAR village pub, once owned by actor Neil Morrisey, is pulling out the stops to help survive the third coronavirus lockdown.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 06:15:00 +0000
"Swap takeaways for fakeaways for a good cause"
THIS February, we’re asking people across Yorkshire to keep up the new year motivation by signing up to take part in Diabetes UK’s first ever FakeAway Feb.Challenge yourself to swap processed foods and takeaways for healthier alternatives thro...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 05:45:00 +0000
"We got the vaccine at last - thanks to The Press"
On January 5th I had a letter printed in The Press pointing out the differences between Jorvik & Priory medical centres.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
'Chance to end our traffic nightmare may be lost' - say residents
ANGRY residents fear a golden opportunity to rid their streets of a twice-daily traffic nightmare is set to be wasted under plans for a new access road into a York school.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
'Very infectious' new Covid variant makes up 75 per cent of York cases
THREE quarters of new Covid cases in York are people with the new variant of the virus, public health leaders say.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 11:53:44 +0000
Deserted streets in York city centre as country remains in lockdown
STREETS in York's city centre remain deserted as the national lockdown continues across the country to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 00:45:02 +0000
Covid rate in York hotspot falls but still high
THE Covid rate in a York hotspot hasn’t fallen for a second day - but is still more than twice as high as the national average.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Seven sports stars that come from York
These locals have an incredible sporting history.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Banish the blues - it's Brew Monday
I HATE to be the bearer of bad news - but everyone else is so I might as well throw my two penn’orth in - the most depressing day of the year is almost upon us.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 05:27:00 +0000
York fans help clear the way at Bootham Crescent
Here are few match day memories from winters past.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:45:00 +0000
‘Despicable’ masked sex attacker Thomas Bird is jailed for 12 years
A MASKED sex offender who attacked a woman out alone for her morning exercise has been jailed for 12 years.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:32:28 +0000
York chosen as national vaccination centre hub
YORK is to become a national vaccination hub – with people living up to 45 minutes away travelling to the city to receive the jab.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:21:00 +0000
How public helped police catch sex offender Thomas Joshua Bird
DETECTIVES have revealed the operation that led to dangerous sex offender Thomas Joshua Bird being jailed for many years and earned a judge's praise.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:24:20 +0000
York's weekly Covid case rate drops by over 50
YORK'S weekly rate of recording cases of Covid-19 has dropped significantly over the last 24 hours by over 50 people per 100,000, the latest figures confirm.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:00:07 +0000
One further Covid death at hospitals in York trust
THERE has been one further death related to Covid-19 recorded at hospitals in the York Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the latest figures confirm.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:04:27 +0000
Why is the UK so afraid of the Brazilian Covid mutation?
There are two new coronavirus variants emerging in Brazil, with one causing more concern than the other.



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