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Sun, 02 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
REVEALED: Roads and footpaths in York set to be repaired this year
THE list of roads and footpaths set to get repair works in the coming year has been published by City of York Council.

Sun, 02 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Bedern Hall in York is ready to reopen to public
A MUCH-LOVED, but often overlooked, medieval hall in the heart of York is getting ready to reopen this month.

Sun, 02 May 2021 09:06:30 +0100
Enjoy's today's sunshine - tomorrow's going to be very wet
PEOPLE should make the most of sunshine in York today before heavy rain sweeps in tomorrow, spoiling bank holiday Monday.

Sun, 02 May 2021 07:12:10 +0100
Secondary school pupils set to get Covid jab from September
SECONDARY school pupils will reportedly be offered Covid-19 vaccinations from September under plans being developed by the NHS.

Sun, 02 May 2021 06:09:00 +0100
'Hello, I'm Teagan and I'm looking for a new family'
Teagan is a beautiful 10-year-old female staffy.

Sun, 02 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
York's 1900th celebrations in photos - party like it's 1971!
FIFTY years ago York began to celebrate one of its biggest festivals in its long history.

Sun, 02 May 2021 05:56:00 +0100
Channel 4 TV series Baby Surgeons: Delivering Miracles soundtrack written by York composer
A YORK composer is behind the score for an emotional Channel 4 documentary series on surgeons saving the lives of unborn babies.

Sun, 02 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
More than 1,200 take part in street survey
MORE than 1,280 people have had their say on the future of Front Street in Acomb.

Sat, 01 May 2021 17:06:00 +0100
York's Covid rate rises above national average
YORK'S Covid rate has risen above the national average for both England and the UK.

Sat, 01 May 2021 14:06:00 +0100
35 suspected drink drivers arrested since beer gardens reopened
THIRTY-FIVE suspected drink drivers have been arrested by North Yorkshire Police since beer gardens reopened last month.

Sat, 01 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
'Help make amazing Bethany's Westlife dream come true'
A YORK woman suffering from a devastating disease which killed both her father and brother is hoping for a massive boost - a trip to see her favourite band Westlife in concert this summer.

Sat, 01 May 2021 20:20:34 +0100
York duck Long Boi appears on James Corden's US TV show
YORK duck Long Boi's fame has grown with a guest appearance on James Corden's TV show in America, the Late Late Show.

Sat, 01 May 2021 18:27:14 +0100
Pavement cafes boom in city centre at start of bank holiday
PAVEMENT cafes were packed under sunny skies in York city centre today at the start of the bank holiday weekend.

Sat, 01 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Flying Scotsman returns to York in Settle and Carlisle trips
STEAM rail journeys from York along the world famous Settle and Carlisle line are set to start again this month - and Flying Scotsman will be putting in an appearance.

Sat, 01 May 2021 14:37:50 +0100
Oil spillage tackled at marina to protect wildlife
ENVIRONMENT officials have tackled an oil spillage in a marina in East Yorkshire.

Sat, 01 May 2021 12:09:13 +0100
Anti-racism campaigners to 'take the knee' in Parliament Street
ANTI-RACISM campaigners plan to 'take the knee' in York city centre later this month the mark the first anniversary of the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in America.

Sat, 01 May 2021 11:14:43 +0100
Food vouchers to be given out to struggling families at half term
PEOPLE struggling financially during the pandemic are to be given food vouchers for the half-term break later this month.

Sat, 01 May 2021 10:41:31 +0100
York Outer MP Julian Sturdy asks how will the traffic light system work?
YORK Outer MP Julian Sturdy has called for urgent clarification on how the Government’s proposed traffic light system for foreign travel is going to work.

Sat, 01 May 2021 10:23:30 +0100
Day-trippers urged to look out for missing woman at the coast
PEOPLE heading to the coast over the bank holiday weekend are being urged to keep an eye out for a missing woman.

Sat, 01 May 2021 09:58:28 +0100
Driver airlifted to hospital after car crashes into tree
A MAN has been airlifted to hospital after his car crashed into a tree on a North Yorkshire road.

Sat, 01 May 2021 08:56:00 +0100
Golfer beats the odds with hole-in-one
A GOLFER beat all the odds by achieving a hole-in-one during the Lord Mayor of York’s Charity Golf Day.

Sat, 01 May 2021 08:01:52 +0100
Ed Byrne, Arthur Smith, Rhys James and Maisie Adam at comedy night
ED Byrne, star of Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week, will headline an all-star bill during a comedy night at York's Theatre Royal.

Sat, 01 May 2021 07:52:22 +0100
Outdoor family visits for care home residents allowed
CARE home residents will be able to spend time with loved ones in “low risk” visits without having to self-isolate on their return, the Government has said after being threatened with legal action.

Sat, 01 May 2021 07:45:07 +0100
Boat towed to harbour after fire at sea
A BOAT has been towed to the harbour at Scarborough after a fire at sea.

Sat, 01 May 2021 07:39:00 +0100
Stoneacre Harrogate, Knaresborough, invests £1.5m in showroom
A VOLVO retailer is investing £1.5m in refurbishing its North Yorkshire showroom which is due to open in December.

Sat, 01 May 2021 07:33:19 +0100
Rise in university Covid cases in York
YORK'S universities have reported a rise in the number of Covid cases at a time when the rate is falling nationwide.

Sat, 01 May 2021 07:25:00 +0100
St Peter's School named independent school of the year
A YORK school has been named independent school of the year in a national award scheme.

Sat, 01 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Julia Mulligan to head national police advisory board
THE WOMAN in charge of North Yorkshire’s police and firefighters has started a new role advising the Home Secretary.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:25:00 +0100
'Persimmon could always give Barbican site to the council'
Barbican Road residents and those who walk along the city walls near York’s Barbican will have been interested to read (Review into site options, April 27) that the Persimmon-owned site which secured planning consent for 187 apartments in 2013 m...

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:25:00 +0100
The Cheesecake Guy on his bakery at the Shambles in York
FOODIES in York can now find authentic New York baked cheesecake delights on the Shambles, inspired by a tried and tested family recipe.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Pavement cafes 'cause obstacle' for people with mobility issues
PAVEMENT cafes are making it difficult for disabled residents and visitors to go into York city centre.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Fulford School submits plans for new arts block and controversial road
A TOP York secondary school is set to expand by building a new teaching block to make room for more students.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Plan for 119 apartments on part of former Heworth gas works site
PLANS for 119 apartments and a community venue to be built on part of the former Heworth gasworks site have been submitted.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The York streets with the most car crimes in 2020-2021
AN interactive map reveals how many car crimes have been reported across York.

Sat, 01 May 2021 16:38:00 +0100
Banned at York Magistrates Court
A ban of three years and four months was among those handed out to drivers at York Magistrates Court recently.

Sat, 01 May 2021 08:30:00 +0100
'Peat bogs store carbon. That's why we must save them...'
Some readers might know about a campaign called ‘PeatFree April’, now into its second year trying to get our government to do the right thing and stop the use of peat in horticulture.

Sat, 01 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Don’t ban washing lines - they’re wonderful
WHENEVER I visit my parents the first thing I see as I drive up is the washing line.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Becoming part of the community from the first click at Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate 
The challenges of 2020 and beyond brought about a swift need for Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate to find new and creative ways to reach out to prospective QE families looking to choose their children’s educational home. Acting Principal, Daniel Mac...

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:08:16 +0100
About 100,000 York residents have now had Covid jab
ABOUT 100,000 York residents have now been vaccinated against Covid - with 42,000 having had both doses.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:16:33 +0100
Drug gang leaders who exploited children are jailed
LEADERS of a seaside drug gang that recruited children to help them peddle heroin and cocaine in their neighbourhood have been jailed.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Lawyer advised councillors not to comment on damning report
COUNCILLORS were advised not to comment on a damning public interest report into the council's handling of the payout to the former chief executive.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0100
York cafe Flick & Alfreds opens after owner's heart surgery
WHILE most of us dreaded the third lockdown, for York cafe owner Annette Harker the event helped save her life.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:05:00 +0100
NHS offers Covid jabs to over 40s
THE NHS is now inviting people aged 40 and over to book in for a "life-saving" Covid-19 vaccination.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:43:30 +0100
ITV announce Viewpoint finale is cancelled in wake of Noel Clarke allegations
Twenty women who knew Clarke in a professional capacity have come forward with allegations in The Guardian.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
'Mouthwash can kill coronavirus' - according to York researchers
SHOP-bought mouthwashes can reduce the risk of catching and spreading coronavirus, according York researchers.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
"Do we need councillors in York? Nothing seems to get done"
DO we actually need councillors in a city the size of York? The current fall-out, cover up and transparency by-pass over a £400k payout to the former CEO brings squabbling local party politics into disrepute.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:12:32 +0100
The number of people in England with Covid-19 drops sharply
THE number of people in England estimated to have Covid-19 has dropped 40 per cent in a week, according to new figures.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:13:16 +0100
Rise in York Covid rate as 10 further cases recorded
YORK'S weekly recorded Covid rate has increased slightly over the last 24 hours - and 10 more cases have been recorded in the area.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
York school days - recognise anyone from these old photos?
SCHOOL days - the happiest days of our lives? Were they? Do you still have your old school photos? Can you remember your classmates?

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:51:34 +0100
Long Boi: The University of York's viral, very tall campus duck
A RESIDENT duck at the University of York has found fame after his reputation as a "hefty lad" went viral across the world.



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