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Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:15:23 +0100
Emergency services called to reports of woman in York river
EMERGENCY services were called in after reports a woman had fallen in to a York river last night.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
York jabs centre set to become 'health village'
YORK’S mass vaccination centre is set to take on an additional new role as a ‘health village,’ where people can go for health checks for conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease, stroke and dementia.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:35:00 +0100
'Police should call in Scotland Yard on Claudia investigation'
Now that North Yorkshire Police have still not found what happened to Claudia Lawrence after 12 years-plus, it is in my view time to go to back to the arrangements in the 1950/60s when county police forces called in Scotland Yard to investigate murde...

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:33:16 +0100
Suspected wanted man arrested by police on A19 in York
A SUSPECTED wanted man has been arrested by police.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 06:29:00 +0100
'Cllr D’Agorne isn't listening to blue badge holders'
Once again, the executive member for Transport, Cllr Andy D’Agorne, has shown he has not paid attention at meetings, including those he chaired, about how footstreet extensions exclude blue badge holders from the city centre.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 06:15:00 +0100
'Can York create local woodlands that lock up more carbon?'
Could growing more food locally help cut York’s carbon footprint? What impact does climate change have on our health? And can we create local woodlands that lock up more carbon?

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 06:07:00 +0100
York-based Cellhire sets sights on 2022 Winter Olympics and World Cup
A YORK-based telecom specialist who enjoyed Olympic and Paralympic success is now planning for two major fixtures next year.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Tina joins TV stars to back charity in husband's honour
A YORK-BASED foundation has given a boost to a cancer charity - on behalf of an employee who sadly lost her husband to the disease and took on a walking challenge in his honour.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:40:00 +0100
'Police should fine cyclists who ride on pavements'
Let’s start fining cyclists who ride on pavements Riding bicycles on pavements is an accident waiting to happen.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:30:00 +0100
Treasure hunters win top tech prizes in York
DETERMINED treasure hunters made off with thousands of pounds of prizes after being first to find two mystery boxes hidden in York.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 06:40:00 +0100
Mini Setty joins law firm gunnercooke in York as partner
A YORK employment lawyer has been appointed as partner at law firm gunnercooke.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 06:31:00 +0100
Michelle Mook hails 'best year' as Pro-Development toasts 10 years
A WOMAN who left a global financial organisation and generous salary to set up a business in her garage is celebrating its best ever year.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 06:25:00 +0100
Back to school on tackling HGV driver shortage
On Monday York’s children returned to school, beginning what will hopefully be a much less disrupted year of education.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Full JORVIK Viking Festival to go ahead after £30k council boost
COUNCIL chiefs in York have agreed to award up to £30,000 to support an “important” Viking festival in the city next year.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Man, 44, on trial accused of throttling and raping teenager in York
A WOMAN was allegedly throttled and raped when she was a teenager staying in York, a court heard.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
COLUMN: ‘We have ambitions to use our site as a health village’
Professor Mike Holmes, who coordinates York’s mass vaccination centre, reveals plans to use the site for other purposes, such as testing for diabetes, stroke and heart disease

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:01:23 +0100
Macmillan Cancer warns of 'shocking shortfall' in cancer nurses in the UK
Shirley Cochrane, who was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, said she was told to “self-manage” after the outbreak first struck.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:32:18 +0100
Former York headmaster Michael Rowbottom dies in crash on A59
A FORMER headmaster at a school in York has been named as the person who sadly died in a collision on the A59 near Moor Monkton last month.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:40:17 +0100
Simon Howard, formerly of Castle Howard, charged with attempted rape
A FORMER manager of Castle Howard has appeared in court on charges of attempted rape.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:35:07 +0100
Girl attacked with burning stick, St Nicholas Fields in York
A 12-YEAR-OLD girl had a burning stick thrown at her in an attack in York.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 08:24:58 +0100
Crash blocking main road in to York in New Earswick cleared
A MAIN road is blocked after an accident.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Woman jailed for arson - after heroes rescued her from York flat fire
TWO people have been hailed as heroes for rescuing a woman trapped in a burning York flat - as the woman they saved was jailed for arson.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 21:00:00 +0100
Bid to secure future of 'good old fashioned' Walmgate pub
REAL ale lovers have launched a bid to ensure a ‘good old fashioned, down-to-earth’ York pub is not lost for ever.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 17:05:00 +0100
Selby twins in York Race for Life YouTube appeal
WITH days to go until Race for Life returns to York, the cheeky Burke Brothers are calling on people to sign up.  

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 16:55:28 +0100
Couple behind PurePallets upcycling business open in Fenwick
A NEW pop-up shop has opened in York selling unique items upcycled from reclaimed wood.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 16:17:00 +0100
York Minster appoints Asher Oliver as new assistant organist
MEET the new man at York Minster.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 15:48:16 +0100
Racist graffiti in Malton and Norton investigated by police
A POLICE appeal for information has been issued after graffiti has been daubed in parts of neighbouring towns.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:29:46 +0100
Jailed in York and North Yorkshire
FOUR men have been jailed by York and North Yorkshire magistrates recently.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:25:46 +0100
Selby woman turns garden shed in to a church
A SELBY woman has redesigned her back garden shed into her own private mini church so she can have a place to retreat for peace and quiet.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:03:14 +0100
Selby police hunt 2 men after B&M bank card theft
POLICE have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to after the theft and fraudulent use of a bank card.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:06:33 +0100
Grantside and North Star review plans for Parliament Street site
DEVELOPERS are exploring ways to maximise the full potential of a city centre building which is now home to a vintage clothing company.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:06:05 +0100
Digital parking permits launching in York
DIGITAL parking permits are to be launched in York next week.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 08:03:12 +0100
Fire at business in Tadcaster Road, York
FIREFIGHTERS were called out after a fire at a commercial premises in York.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 07:47:28 +0100
York dad to climb Kilimanjaro after Channel 4 First Dates
A DAD from York will climb Mount Kilimanjaro after he appeared in a touching episode of a new series of a popular TV dating show.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Press readers look back on where they were on 9/11
FROM honeymooning in Spain, to being on a cruise ship planning to dock in New York, readers of The Press have reflected on where they were when they found out about the 9/11 attacks on America 20 years ago.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 06:01:00 +0100
Heritage report prompts calls for action to fuel area's economy
CALLS for action have been made as a new report highlights how the region's economic success could be fuelled by unlocking the potential of its heritage.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 21:31:34 +0100
Firefighters return to scene of horrific triple fatal crash to lay wreath
FIREFIGHTERS have returned to the scene of an horrific crash on the A64 near York in which a woman and two children died to lay a wreath.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 16:51:28 +0100
Temperatures soar in York area to 27C - that's 80F
TEMPERATURES soared to 27C - or 80F - today in the York area, with more warm sunshine expected tomorrow.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 16:36:38 +0100
Art shop to open in former Jaeger store
A FINE art shop is to open in a former fashion store in York city centre.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 15:52:31 +0100
Police work with Harrogate community as travellers leave field
TRAVELLERS who parked on a school field in Harrogate have moved on following intervention by Harrogate’s Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:15:45 +0100
Horrible Histories is coming to York
YORK'S Grand Opera House is bringing British history to the stage with a popular production of children’s books, Horrible Histories – complete with 3D effects.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:27:47 +0100
Three more Covid deaths at York trust hospitals
THREE more Covid deaths have been recorded at hospitals in the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:51:25 +0100
Boris Johnson announces 1.25% National Insurance increase
The tax hike will raise around £10 billion, which will be spent on the NHS as it recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:15:36 +0100
Thunderstorms warning issued for York
THE mini-heatwave may come to an end in York and North Yorkshire with thunderstorms on Thursday.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:49:17 +0100
Hentons offers tips on redundancy as Job Retention Scheme ends
EMPLOYERS facing difficult decisions as the Job Retention Scheme nears its end are being offered advice to help navigate the legislation.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:18:31 +0100
Wetherspoons is slashing food and drink prices in September
The pub chain has said the discount will be available at 870 of its pubs.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:33:43 +0100
Dexys set to play reworking of classic album at York show
A WELL-KNOWN band have announced an upcoming tour of a reworking of their classic album - including a show in York.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:22:34 +0100
October Covid lockdown plans 'drawn up' by government - list of restrictions
The government has reportedly drawn up plans for another lockdown in October.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:21:36 +0100
Boris Johnson to hold tax increase press conference today - what he could say
The Prime Minister is set to make a statement in Commons at 1pm before leading a press briefing later on Tuesday.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:08:07 +0100
Round two of grant funding for East Riding communities
EAST Riding of Yorkshire Council has launched a project, which works in the community with residents, local clubs, groups and organisations to expand community resources.



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