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Tue, 15 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Campaign to bring rail HQ to York wins backing from city MPs
YORK Central MP Rachael Maskell has pledged 'to do everything possible' to ensure that York becomes the headquarters of the newly-created Great British Railways.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:56:58 +0000
Deans Garden Centre raises thousands for Saint Catherine's Hospice
A GARDEN centre in North Yorkshire has raised more than £4,000 for patient care at a local hospice.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:36:53 +0000
Jobs market rebounds further but pay lags behind inflation
Britain’s jobs market continued its recovery as the number of payrolled workers jumped last month but wages have continued to lag behind soaring inflation, according to official figures.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:33:00 +0000
York's Snow Moon 2022: photos taken by Press Camera Club
York's Snow Moon 2022 with photos taken by Press Camera Club

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:31:48 +0000
'Rivers are poisoned with prescription drugs' - say York researchers
MORE than a quarter of the world’s rivers are poisoned with over-the-counter and prescription drugs, according to new research by York academics.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:29:12 +0000
PICTURES: York photographer's Iceland Northern Lights shots
THESE stunning images of the Northern Lights were taken by keen York photographer Paul Mortimer.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:19:41 +0000
Award-winning weaver Jacqueline James lands place for exhibition
AN AWARD-WINNING York weaver, who is also partially sighted, has been handed the chance to work on an exhibition at an international art fair.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:18:40 +0000
The Perfume shop has February deals on Gucci, Versace and more
Check out The Perfume Shop's February sale.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:16:39 +0000
When is Aldi's egg chair back on sale?
When is the Aldi egg chair back on sale?

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 08:52:03 +0000
Whitby girl nominated for Anthony Nolan charity award
A YOUNG girl from North Yorkshire, who last year had a stem cell transplant, is set to be honoured by a blood cancer charity.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
4 photos of York Minster - which is your favourite?
Here are four incredible photos of York Minster - which is your favourite?

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 08:00:03 +0000
Police carrying out spot checks at Monk’s Cross in York
POLICE have been spot checking vehicles in York.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 07:16:00 +0000
Inquiry into bullying councillor should be held in the open
I refer to your news article headlined ‘York councillor accused of bullying and threatening behaviour’ (Press online, February 12).

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 07:06:06 +0000
Fire in York Boroughbridge Road underpass
FIREFIGHTERS were called in after reports of a fire in an underpass in York.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 06:52:00 +0000
'We had a mobile bar in a Land Rover!'
THERE are some great cafés and bars in York. This week, Louise Gallagher of the Poppleton Social in (you guessed it) Poppleton explains what makes hers different...

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 06:55:52 +0000
Two car crash in Swainby - emergency services called in
ALL three emergency services were called in after a two car crash.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 06:05:00 +0000
Encore Golf Balls sets sights on 2.5m used ball sales in 2022
AN ENTREPRENEUR has seen a major upswing in his latest venture which trades in used golf balls.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 06:01:00 +0000
The London Tory who thinks Yorkshire's a 'county of whingers'
Boris Johnson claims he is in favour of levelling up for the North (though his dubious record for truthfulness casts some doubt on this).

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Time to meet York's new babies!
TIME to meet this week's new arrivals.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 05:52:00 +0000
York car yard plans new service and MOT building
A MAJOR motor dealership in York plans to upgrade its facilities with a new MOT and service building.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 05:35:00 +0000
Northern Powergrid plans 'hub' near York
NORTHERN Powergrid is planning a move to a combined site south of York.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
215 homes get the go-ahead in Selby - despite fears for woodland
PLANS for more than 200 homes in Selby have been given final approval - despite concerns about the impact on nearby ancient woodland.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Clifford's Tower to reopen on April 2
CLIFFORD'S Tower is to reopen to the public on Saturday April 2, following a £5 million improvement project.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
MP Rachael Maskell slams jab requirement in City of York Council job advert
A YORK MP opposed to mandatory vaccination has raised concerns about a council job advert which said having the jab was a condition of employment.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:17:23 +0000
The Royal Mint launches 150 years of FA Cup commemorative coin
Designed by artists Matt Dent and Christian Davies, the trophy appears in miniature on the £2 coin.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 07:15:49 +0000
UK weather: Met Office issue 'disturbed' warning amid Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice
The storms will bring strong spells of wind and possibly snow to the UK this week.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 08:08:03 +0000
John Bercow launches scathing attack on 'narcissist' Boris Johnson
Bercow slammed the Prime Minister once again on Sky News’ The Great Debate

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 06:19:02 +0000
Wordle 241: What is today’s Wordle? February 15 hints
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:10:28 +0000
York Hob Moor Oaks School boy battles Hunter Syndrome
“WE don’t know how long we’ve got with our son.”

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 13:04:20 +0000
Lib Dem national leader Sir Ed Davey backs York rail HQ bid
LIB DEM national leader Sir Ed Davey has thrown his support behind York's bid to be the home of new rail body Great British Railways.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 09:25:45 +0000
York's most expensive street over last five years revealed
THIS street in York has been named as the most expensive in the YO postcode over the last five years, according to a new study around house price data.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Now it is 'virtually impossible' for many to rent privately in York
IT has become ‘virtually impossible’ to rent a home privately in York if you are on benefits, the head of the city’s Citizens Advice Bureau says.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 19:32:28 +0000
Full Acomb cycle route may now be built after plans to cut it sparked fury
Designs for a 1.5 mile cycle route through Acomb are back on the table after plans to slash it by more than half sparked a backlash.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 19:03:52 +0000
STORM DUDLEY: Weather warning as strong winds set to batter York
THE Met Office has issued an Amber weather for York and North Yorkshire as Storm Dudley is set to bring 'very strong and disruptive' winds.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:53:34 +0000
The Range reveals new outdoor living collection for Spring with hot tubs and egg chairs
The Range has launched a new outdoor living collection including popular hot tubs and egg chairs. Shop the best deals.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:52:22 +0000
Aldi is selling sought after garden furniture in time for Spring
As we plough through February wind, rain and snow, we can only hope that warmer Spring days aren’t far away.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:45:00 +0000
Three in five York homes have poor energy efficiency ratings
Three in five York households have poor energy efficiency ratings and struggle to heat their homes.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:45:56 +0000
Police step up nighttime patrols across Selby and Barlby
POLICE are stepping up patrols at night as part of a crackdown on crime.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:29:56 +0000
Purple flag accreditation is 'vote of confidence in York'
YORK has been awarded a 'purple flag' after being recognised as a safe, entertaining and thriving destination after dark.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:10:44 +0000
Covid-19 case rate in York drops below 700
YORK'S weekly recorded Covid-19 rate has dropped by more than 60 - taking it below the 700 mark.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 15:44:00 +0000
Skills for Growth shares 3 reasons to hire apprentices
NATIONAL Apprenticeship Week was an opportunity to recognise the role apprentices play in helping businesses grow and their potential to address skills shortages.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 15:26:25 +0000
Snow Moon 2022: How to see the full moon in York
The Snow Moon takes place every February.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 14:30:11 +0000
Selby College bags RoSPA Health and Safety Award for 11th year
A NORTH Yorkshire college has received a health and safety award for the 11th year running - showing its commitment to ensuring safety.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 14:35:32 +0000
Nationwide manhunt for sex offender Paul Robson
A NATIONWIDE manhunt is underway for a sex offender.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:52:58 +0000
Police drugs raid in Scarbough
POLICE have carried out a drugs raid following a tip-off.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:26:57 +0000
Police half term anti-social behaviour warning to York parents
A WARNING has been put out to parents ahead of the school holidays.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:45:00 +0000
Facebook Marketplace "running rampant" with fake properties in York
PROPERTY tenant new to York alleges there are hundreds of fake properties to rent on Facebook Marketplace.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:54:26 +0000
York College wheelchair basketball player's fundraising bid
A TALENTED sports player from York is looking for help to reach her dream.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:50:13 +0000
Apprentices help restore and redevelop York's historic Guildhall
APPRENTICES have been involved in the restoration of York's Guildhall after the council teamed up with the contractor to create opportunities.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:43:27 +0000
CCTV appeal after assault on bus in York
POLICE have launched a CCTV appeal after a man was assaulted while travelling on the bus in York.



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