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Tue, 04 May 2021 07:10:02 +0100
A64 between York and Tadcaster reopens after accident
THE A64 is closed one way after an accident.

Tue, 04 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Askham Bryan College's Newton Rigg campus goes on market despite protests
A YORK college has revealed that its campus in Cumbria will go on the market today despite a storm of protests - and has insisted that the sale IS legal.

Tue, 04 May 2021 06:39:00 +0100
Owners of York CBD shop, Hemp Well, reveal new opening plans
A HUSBAND and wife team behind North Yorkshire’s first dedicated CBD shop plan to open three more stores in the next 12 months.

Tue, 04 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
'Sewer rats have invaded our home - it's now a hell-hole'
A COUPLE have told how sewer rats have invaded their home, turning it into a "hell-hole".

Tue, 04 May 2021 05:45:00 +0100
Leeman Road inquiry - "Build overhead walkway at the NRM"
STEVE Maxwell has hit the nail on the head (Letters) regarding the inquiry into the permanent closure of Leeman Road - he believes it is a forgone conclusion.

Tue, 04 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
'You behaved like a barbarian' - man jailed for 8 years for sex attack
A “BARBARIAN” who sexually assaulted and throttled a woman in her own home, has been given a lengthy prison sentence.

Tue, 04 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Update on flood defence schemes across city
WORK is continuing on city flood defences - including the Foss Barrier where a new gate was lowered into place at the end of January.

Tue, 04 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Only half of York schools order free period poverty products
JUST half of York's schools are making use of a government scheme to tackle period poverty by providing free tampons and pads for pupils.

Mon, 03 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Disabled drivers claim Blue Badge assessments risk their lives
DISABLED drivers claim they are being forced to put their lives at risk from Covid if they want to keep their Blue Badges in York.

Mon, 03 May 2021 11:47:00 +0100
Come to York - says Mark Charnock of Emmerdale
A long-serving soap star has started a chorus of praise for York as the city's tourist industry starts to recover from the pandemic.

Mon, 03 May 2021 09:34:11 +0100
Large barn fire breaks out at midnight in Old Malton
Firefighters have spent much of the night tackling a large barn fire.

Mon, 03 May 2021 21:19:45 +0100
Selby district loses ranking as UK's worst Covid hotspot
SELBY has lost its ranking as the UK's worst Covid hotspot.

Mon, 03 May 2021 16:18:32 +0100
New Alan Titchmarsh TV show is looking for people who want a garden makeover
How would you fancy a garden makeover by Alan Titchmarsh and a team of experts?

Mon, 03 May 2021 15:06:00 +0100
Just three Covid related deaths reported by hospital trusts in England
Just two hospital trusts in England reported deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid-19 test today.

Mon, 03 May 2021 14:43:18 +0100
The Magpies to host music festival at Sutton Park
AN ALL-WOMAN music group are going ahead with plans for a music festival near York this summer.

Mon, 03 May 2021 13:36:00 +0100
Jailed at York Magistrates Court
DEFENDANTS have been jailed for violence and breaking a court order at York Magistrates Court recently.

Mon, 03 May 2021 13:09:14 +0100
York and North Yorkshire welcome for care home rules change
TOMORROW'S relaxing of lockdown rules to allow care home residents to go on "low-key visits" without having to self-isolate afterwards has been welcomed in York and North Yorkshire.

Mon, 03 May 2021 12:54:43 +0100
Ellie Goulding - who got married at York Minster - welcomes birth of first child
POP star Ellie Goulding, who got married at York Minster in 2019, has welcomed the birth of her first child, her husband has confirmed.

Mon, 03 May 2021 12:48:55 +0100
Sixth York demo about protest Bill
CAMPAIGNERS against proposed changes to the policing of public demonstration have held their sixth protest in York.

Mon, 03 May 2021 12:33:42 +0100
Black Cat Rescue marks 20th anniversary with thank you to supporters
A CAT rescue centre is celebrating its 20th anniversary - and saying an "enormous" thank you to everyone who has supported it over the years.

Mon, 03 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Team offer free work to 'summer staple' pub with new outdoor area
A TEAM of landscapers were on hand to offer their time for free to a local pub to help transform the beer garden.

Mon, 03 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
York St John project supporting refugees lands cash boost
STAFF and students from York St John University have won extra funding for a project set up to support refugees in the city.

Mon, 03 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Biscuit thief targeted Co-op store in Paragon Street, York
A BISCUIT thief who repeatedly targeted the same convenience store despite being banned from it by a court order has been jailed for 44 weeks.

Mon, 03 May 2021 06:44:00 +0100
Stunning images reveal talent of York College lockdown students
FIGURES in the screen industry are being urged to look out for York’s rising stars who have ‘gone above and beyond’ to hone their skills during the pandemic.

Mon, 03 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
"My daughter's fallen for an older man with wife and kids"
Dear Kirsten, 

Mon, 03 May 2021 05:39:00 +0100
Lord Deramore’s School builds a hedgehog sanctuary
MORE than 150 pupils at a York school have created a hedgehog sanctuary to help save the species.

Mon, 03 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Pervert who tried to hide online sex crimes is jailed
A COURIER who used file sharing software for years as he trawled the internet for sexual images of children has been jailed.

Mon, 03 May 2021 11:01:40 +0100
7 dog-friendly travel tips to ensure your pooch travels in comfort
Some dogs are unfazed by long journeys, however for others it can be a rough ride.

Mon, 03 May 2021 10:58:50 +0100
7 resources to help you pass your driving test first time
Folowing lockdown restrictions, demand for practical driving tests is the highest it's been in a long time.

Mon, 03 May 2021 10:55:20 +0100
Brits divided on how to settle the bill after a meal with family and friends
Brits are divided on the best way to settle a bill when eating out, according to new research. 

Mon, 03 May 2021 10:50:46 +0100
4 ways to fix your credit score if you have fallen victim to a scam
Scammers will often make contact via email, phone calls and texts using sophisticated methods to exploit people.

Mon, 03 May 2021 10:00:00 +0100
New show home open for viewers
PROSPECTIVE residents are being invited to take a look around a new development for older people in the seaside town of Filey.

Mon, 03 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
A fond farewell after 50 years in law
John Ellis, Director at Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors with offices in Pickering, Malton, York and Selby, who has served thousands of clients in Pickering and the surrounding areas, retires on 30 April 2021 after 51 years as a solicitor.

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 17:23:39 +0100
York's Covid rate slips back below national average
YORK'S Covid rate slipped back below the national average for both England and the UK today, after briefly rising above them both yesterday.

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 12:03:17 +0100
Hole in Wand cafe opens in Coppergate Centre
A NEW cafe has opened in York's Coppergate Centre, just in time for the bank holiday.

Sun, 02 May 2021 11:34:13 +0100
More than 33,000 NHS and social care staff have had Covid jab
MORE than 33,000 NHS staff and social care workers have now been vaccinated in the York area.

Sun, 02 May 2021 11:21:04 +0100
Artwork created by shielding couple goes on display at hospital
AN ARTWORK installation created by a shielding couple has gone on display at York Hospital.

Sun, 02 May 2021 11:03:30 +0100
Power cut affects 40 homes near York
FORTY properties in a village near York have been hit by a power cut this morning.

Sun, 02 May 2021 10:07:06 +0100
Covid rate rises further in Selby national hotspot
THE Covid rate has risen again in Selby, the UK's current coronavirus hotspot.

Sun, 02 May 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Causes in York urged to apply for Co-op funding scheme
A NATIONAL supermarket is inviting grassroots projects in York to apply for a community funding programme.

Sun, 02 May 2021 09:06:30 +0100
Enjoy's today's sunshine - Monday'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.



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