York Press
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100More than 20 jobs at risk at York council amid Covid cash shortfall
MORE than 20 City of York Council staff could be made redundant as the authority's income is hit by the pandemic.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100Plan tackles off road bike problems in Brotherton near Selby
THE community in a North Yorkshire village is coming together to tackle the issues caused by off-road motorbikes.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100£4,000 charge to remove two white lines on York road branded ‘obscene’
A DEVELOPER is outraged after being charged more than £4,000 by City of York Council for alterations to parking bay markings outside a York property.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 09:14:55 +0100Missing York man found safe and well
A missing 38-year-old man from York has been found safe and sound.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 08:24:00 +0100How you can get free popcorn at Showcase Cinemas this weekend
Members can enjoy a sweet (or salty) snack for free this weekend.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 07:30:00 +0100'Fun day' and pop-up market to support schools in Nepal
A FARM shop in Pocklington is hosting a pop-up market and fun day to raise funds for Nepalese schools.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 07:23:00 +0100Aldi and Lidl reveal the best bargains available this weekend
We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in Aldi and Lidl.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100VetPartners join Keep Britain Tidy Great British Spring Clean
SWEET wrappers, bottles, cans, cigarette butts and fast food packaging were among the dozens of items of litter cleaned up by staff at a York vets.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100'Dirty old man' jailed for groping two women
A “DIRTY old man” working in the care industry has been jailed for groping fellow employees.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:45:00 +0100COASTAL WALK: Robin Hood's Bay
I ENJOY one way walks and there is no better place for these than the Yorkshire Coast. This short walk leaves plenty of time to explore Robin Hood’s Bay and Whitby as well as the marvellous cliffs between them. There is a regular bus service f...
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:30:00 +0100Rowntree Park musical ban: "I'm tired of pessimistic fears"
RE: Jesus Christ musical show banned in York. You have to feel for the Bev Jones Music Company having to cancel their performance of Jesus Christ Superstar in Rowntree Park next week because of York council’s public health demands being unreason...
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100City MP hits out at ‘lacklustre’ Covid travel review
A YORK MP has hit out at the Government’s review on the travel list for holidays outside of the UK - describing it as “lacklustre”.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100Birds nest in gun barrel of Second World War Spitfire at Eden Camp
A FAMILY of North Yorkshire blue tits have chosen a bizarre spot to set up home - in the gun barrel of a Second World War Spitfire.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:14:00 +0100Why York is one of the trendiest destinations for tourists
YORK has been named in a list of the top UK holiday hotspots for trend-setters in 2021.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:26:00 +0100Vegans in York share the best way to start changing your diet
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Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:02:35 +0100Police appeal for information in York rape investigation
DETECTIVES are appealing for information as part of a rape investigation in York.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:23:26 +0100York man appears in court following death of woman 21 years after being ‘set on fire’
A YORK man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman who died 21 years after being set on fire.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:06:38 +0100Masked man who tried to rob Scarborough post office jailed
A MASKED man who brandished a hammer at post office staff before demanded money is behind bars.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100‘It’s time to think about vaccinating children’ - says York GP
A SENIOR York GP says the UK will have to start thinking seriously about whether to vaccinate children against coronavirus.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:20:08 +0100King Street/Ouse Bridge police incident: Woman in her 30s arrested
A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of robbery following an incident in York in the early hours of this morning.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 20:16:46 +0100UK approves use of Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine for children aged 12-15
The MHRA said the decision follows a “rigorous review” of safety and effectiveness in that age group.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:32:22 +0100York Ebor Court resident Peggy parties as she turns 101
PEGGY believes the secret to a long life is to stay fit and active, adding "one minute you are 50 and you blink and its your 101st birthday so always enjoy being in the moment."
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:13:37 +0100Rise in York Covid rate as 10 more cases recorded in area
YORK'S weekly recorded Covid rate has increased again - and 10 more cases have been recorded in the area.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:36:30 +0100£8 million for congested A64 resurfacing and improvements
MILLIONS of pounds are set to be invested in improvements to the A64 to make the route safer.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:46:02 +0100Northern - almost 80% of commuters will return to York trains
A YORK-BASED train operator says they are preparing for the return of commuters as they claim 78 per cent of rail users in the North say they will be turning to trains when pandemic restrictions are fully lifted.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:48:13 +0100'Green Man' light should be on the OPPOSITE side of the road at crossings
Put the 'green man' crossing light on the OPPOSITE side of the road at pedestrian crossings.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:22:55 +0100Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine approved for 12 to 15-year-olds
THE Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved the use of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in 12 to 15-year-olds.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:17:38 +0100We SHOULD vaccinate children against Covid, say two thirds of Press readers
ALMOST two thirds of Press readers who voted in a Facebook poll say we SHOULD vaccinate children against Covid.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:59:58 +0100'Cautious approach' required on road map out of lockdown
POLICE are urging people to take a "cautious approach" as the country continues on the road map out of the third naional lockdown - as the number of cases of the new variant of Covid continues to rise.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:55:42 +0100Popular York councillor back to work after cancer treatment
A POPULAR York councillor has returned to his full role after completing treatment for cancer.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:54:20 +0100Heavenly Desserts late-night cafe, York: first look inside
YORK'S sweet tooth is about to get sweeter as a design-your-own dessert cafe prepares to open next week.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:15:40 +0100A19 Easingwold bypass set to shut to traffic for 5 nights
A MAJOR road is set to shut to traffic for five nights.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:00:32 +0100Jet2 cancels all flights and holidays until 1 July
Jet2 has now called for “openness and transparency” on Covid-19 data in the wake of the changes.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:37:36 +0100Mystery 'explosion' baffles residents in Fishergate area
RESIDENTS in a York neighbourhood have been baffled by a loud 'explosion' which brought them out on to the streets.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:21:29 +0100Miss England finalist from York joins canal clean
A FINALIST in the Miss England competition from York, who is also an ambassador in the battle against plastic use, joined a canal clean with a paralympic champion.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:17:20 +0100York band Serotones feature on new charity single
A BAND from York have featured on a new charity single - which is aiming to fundraise to support music venues around the country.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 07:59:39 +0100Firefighters tackle hot tub fire in Burton in Lonsdale
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a blaze in a North Yorkshire village last night.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100EURO 21: Where will you be watching England's first match?
AS the countdown to the Euro football tournament begins we have one question for you: where will you be watching England's first match?
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 06:19:00 +0100Alice in Wonderland comes to Homestead Park
Head over to Homestead Park now summer's here and you could be forgiven for thinking you'd entered Wonderland - Lewis Carroll's wonderland, that is.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 05:45:00 +0100National Fish 'n' Chip Day - how do you eat yours?
TODAY is National Fish 'n' Chip Day - but what's the best topping to go with fries?
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 05:34:00 +0100'Businesses should beware of profiteering from our hunger for a holiday'
Why is it that whenever a problem affects a majority of people there are always others standing with their hands out waiting to make money out of the hardship?
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 05:25:00 +0100'The government should reimburse employers for Jubilee Bank Holiday staff wages'
It’s amazing how generous the government can be with other people’s money - especially employers, those folks who create the jobs and economic activity the nation relies upon.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 05:24:00 +0100Should we lift Covid restrictions on June 21?
Debate has been raging this week about whether the government should delay lifting Covid restrictions completely on June 21 as planned, amid worries that we may be seeing the start of a ‘third wave’ of infections.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100Health boss defends mask 'advice' over Jesus Christ musical
YORK’S health chief has defended a requirement for singers to wear masks in an outdoor musical - as critics condemned the move as "outrageous" and incorrect.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100Minster Grange Care Home 'put residents at risk of infection'
A YORK care home has been criticised after staff were found not to be wearing the correct PPE around residents who were shielding and inspectors were shown into the room of a person who was self-isolating.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100'Mesh turned my life upside down' - mum calls for Government action
A WOMAN who has been in pain since having mesh surgery is calling for Government action following an independent inquiry into the procedure.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:24:40 +0100Coronavirus: No new cases of the Indian variant detected in York
NO further cases of the Indian variant of coronavirus have been detected in York, new figures reveal.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:50:20 +0100How coronavirus impacted York adults' ability to save money
A FIFTH of adults in York do not expect to save money over the next year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100Carol Douglas's show opens at According To McGee gallery
CAROL Douglas: Hygge and Expressionism part two at York gallery According To McGee.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 06:40:00 +0100'Don’t let government take your health records without you noticing'
While we were all distracted during the latest pandemic, Matt Hancock has been planning the creation of a massive new database for all our NHS health records, assisted by tech giants Amazon, Google and Palantir.