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Wed, 06 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000
York Covid rate reaches new high - but sites set for mass vaccination
YORK'S coronavirus rate has reached its highest level recorded since the start of the pandemic.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 17:26:42 +0000
York rail operator Grand Central suspends all services
A YORK rail operator is suspending services until March 1.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:52:48 +0000
Crash in Tang Hall in York
TWO vehicles were involved in a crash in York.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:43:06 +0000
Ice makes York's pavements and streets treacherous again
YORK'S pavements and residential streets are again treacherous with ice this morning after overnight showers and frost.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:44:04 +0000
Emergency services urge people to take extra care in icy conditions
EMERGENCY services are urging people to take extra care on the roads and pavements this morning in the icy conditions.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 07:31:43 +0000
BTEC exams to go ahead at York College
BTEC exams will still go ahead in York.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 07:05:00 +0000
York BID needs ballot support to secure next 5 years
BUSINESSES will soon be asked to lend their support to a key organisation in as it seeks to be at the forefront of York's recovery.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 07:06:11 +0000
GCSE and A-levels cancelled in England this year
THIS summer’s GCSE and A-level exams in England have been cancelled.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 06:15:00 +0000
7 great places to get take-out in York during lockdown
AS York goes into another lockdown and non-essential shops as well as cafes, restaurants and bars close - we highlight where you can still get take-out.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 06:10:00 +0000
York Handmade Brick Company starts 2021 with strong order book
AN independent brickmaker in North Yorkshire has had one of the most successful years in its 30-year history.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Death notices from The Press, York, this week
Here are this week's death notices that have appeared in The Press, York.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:05:00 +0000
Little Seed Group in York offers digital skills e-courses
A YORK marketing, PR and social media agency is launching new e-learning courses as more charities, businesses and sole-traders go digital to keep trading.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
York nursery owner in plea for staff to get Covid vaccine
THE owner of a York chain of nurseries has called for staff to be treated as if they were healthcare workers and prioritised for Covid vaccination and given regular testing.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Police to step up presence in York in bid to enforce lockdown
POLICE will increase their presence across York to make sure residents are adhering to lockdown measures, a senior officer has said.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Heroin and cocaine dealer with £3,000 of drugs is spared jail
A HEROIN and cocaine dealer caught with £3,000 of drugs in York has kept his freedom because of police and prosecution delays.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
'It's time to stop whingeing about leaving the EU'
Isn’t it time that Councillor Christian Vassie stopped whingeing over leaving the EU (Is this really a case of ‘taking back control?, Letters, January 4).

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 06:35:00 +0000
'The NHS is clapped out and needs a complete overhaul'
The NHS might collapse this winter. That phrase is the most certain thing to be heard every January, second only to train ticket prices rising well above inflation.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 06:27:00 +0000
'We cannot afford another mistake Mr Johnson'
The last few weeks have brought a number of issues into sharp focus.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 07:29:00 +0000
'Please don’t dress up your pet - it’s degrading'
How delighted I was to see Helen Mead state she is not in favour of dressing up pets (Column, January 2). More and more pictures appear with pets ‘dressed up’ in hats, coats and even shoes. I think it is degrading to the animals.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Lupton Fawcett Solicitors can help you navigate the new changes to family law
Most of us will not shed too many tears to see the back of 2020.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 17:21:09 +0000
Council tax set to rise 4.99% as York reels from Covid impact
COUNCIL tax is set to rise by almost 5 per cent in York this year - as the local authority reels from the impact of the pandemic.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 17:06:03 +0000
Police hunt for wanted man with links to Filey and Scarborough
POLICE are hunting a wanted man.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:23:03 +0000
‘£9K lockdown grants aren't enough’ warn York businesses
GRANTS of up to £9,000 have been announced to help York's shops, pubs and restaurants through the lockdown.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 19:13:02 +0000
York councillor issues black ice warning after breaking wrist
A COUNCILLOR has praised York Hospital staff for the 'fantastic' treatment they gave her after she fell on black ice and broke her wrist in two places.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 17:23:06 +0000
'One in 50 people currently has coronavirus' - PM
ONE in 50 people currently has coronavirus in England - after the UK recorded its largest-ever rise in coronavirus cases today (Tuesday).

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:43:25 +0000
Missing Pickering man Joseph Aherne found safe and well
POLICE are growing increasingly concerned about a missing man.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:38:07 +0000
Covid rate in York continues to rise as further cases recorded
YORK'S weekly rate of recording cases of Covid-19 has increased again over the last 24 hours as further cases continue to be confirmed in the area.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:36:52 +0000
Staff vaccinations begin at York Hospital as number of Covid wards rises to 4
Frontline health staff at York Hospital have started receiving Covid jabs.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:30:18 +0000
1,500 jobs at risk as Paperchase appoints administrators
The firm, which has 127 stores, confirmed it has filed a notice to appoint administrators from PwC to advise on its insolvency process.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 22:22:03 +0000
Two-vehicle crash in Tang Hall
TWO vehicles were involved in a crash this evening in Tang Hall, York.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 17:59:53 +0000
Key York libraries 'open for essential services' during lockdown
Key York libraries will be staying open during lockdown for 'essential services'.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 17:36:41 +0000
1 in 50 people had Covid-19 between Christmas and New Year
Professor Chris Whitty said that one in 50 people being estimated to have coronavirus across the UK is “really quite a large number indeed”.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:48:00 +0000
Family Fund Business Services helps thousands during pandemic
THOUSANDS of families hit by hardship during the coronavirus crisis have received vital aid from a York-based support service.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:38:05 +0000
Ice Trail and Residents Festival cancelled
YORK'S annual Residents Festival and Ice Trail have been cancelled in the wake of the decision to put England back into lockdown.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 15:34:35 +0000
Police launch appeal after assault on man in Ripon
POLICE have launched an appeal for information following an incident involving an assault on a man in Ripon just before Christmas.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 15:24:01 +0000
No further Covid deaths at York trust hospitals
THERE have been no further deaths related to Covid-19 recorded at hospitals in the York Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the latest figures confirm.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:53:03 +0000
Lockdown hush descends on York city centre after Christmas rush
A HUSH descended again on York city centre today as the third lockdown of the pandemic began.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:27:08 +0000
Full list of businesses that must close for lockdown
The new measures were confirmed in a televised national address, which will see England once again advised to stay at home.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:20:29 +0000
Senior York councillor: 'Government must cancel GCSE and A-level exams this summer'
THE Government must cancel GCSE and A-level exams this summer, a senior York councillor has said.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:24:14 +0000
Headteacher urges students 'to work as hard as they can' amid uncertainty over how they will be assessed
THE chairman of a group which represents all of York's schools said the message to students studying for GCSEs and A-levels is to "continue to work as hard as they can," with teenagers facing uncertainty over how they will be assessed.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:23:19 +0000
143 arrests in North Yorkshire Christmas drink drive campaign
POLICE in North Yorkshire arrested 143 motorists during their Christmas drink drive campaign.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:03:26 +0000
Alleged Selby murderer appears in court
A SELBY man will tomorrow appear before Leeds Crown Court charged with murder and attempted murder of his relatives.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:48:03 +0000
Former York rower hits halfway on epic Atlantic journey
A TEAM of rowers, one formerly of York, have now passed the halfway point in their staggering journey across the Atlantic Ocean.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:05:11 +0000
Director of York vehicle centre in MOT appeal to drivers
A YORK based vehicle repair centre is urging drivers to book cars in for services and MOTs as there is no government delay for MOT testing under lockdown three.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:58:03 +0000
Friends take on 1200 mile task in memory of father
THREE friends, who all studied in York, are taking on a staggering running challenge in memory of one of their fathers who sadly passed away last year.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 08:31:36 +0000
Key points on what you can and cannot do in new lockdown
LAST night the Prime Minister set out further measures as part of a lockdown in England in a bid to halt the spread of coronavirus.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:34:31 +0000
Grants up to £9K for retail, hospitality and leisure sectors
Retail, hospitality and leisure sites across York and North Yorkshire will be able to claim a one-off grant of up to £9,000, the Government has announced.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:16:58 +0000
Diamond couple celebrate anniversary
A NORTH Yorkshire couple celebrated reaching a lovely milestone recently with their Diamond wedding anniversary.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:50:21 +0000
This is how many doses of the Covid vaccine the UK has
More than a million people in the UK have already received their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine.



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