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Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:05:00 +0100
Life tougher for rural refugees in North Yorkshire
Some Ukrainian refugees have been placed in such remote rural locations in North Yorkshire that they are “entirely dependent” on host families to do anything.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 10:00:44 +0100
University of York Brass Band to host final show as part of project
A BRASS band at a university in York is "excited" to announce the finale concert of a project.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:41:01 +0100
Mo Stevenson Memorial Shield raises over £2,000 for Saint Catherine's
A CHARITY memorial rugby match, held in honour of two former players, has raised more than £2,000 for a local hospice.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:25:16 +0100
Pubs of York: the vanished Full Moon and the long-lost Unicorn
ONE thing York has never been short of is pubs.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:05:49 +0100
'Heritage houses on Ordnance Lane could soon be rubble'
D-Day approaches for Ordnance Lane houses The fate of a group of early Twentieth Century houses will be decided by York’s planning committee this Thursday.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 08:48:14 +0100
Arriva repeats calls for strike to be suspended 'immediately'
A BUS operator in Yorkshire has repeated its request to end a union strike so that their members can vote on a pay offer.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 08:37:20 +0100
Call for volunteers at Joseph Rowntree Theatre
A THEATRE in York is calling out for volunteers with a range of skills to keep the venue running.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 08:15:46 +0100
Police search for owners of dogs found near Whitby campsite
POLICE are searching for the owners of three dogs found unattended near a campsite in North Yorkshire.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:08:00 +0100
Berwins law firm expands into York Guildhall to meet demand
A YORKSHIRE law firm has expanded its regional footprint with the launch of a York office.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:52:00 +0100
Grantside's Steve Davis scales Mount Everest in Seven Summits bid
A YORK-based property developer has conquered Mount Everest as part of an epic feat of climbing the highest mountain on every continent.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:11:00 +0100
The Great Care Company is named a top 20 home care provider
A YORK home care agency has been ranked among the top 20 home care providers in Yorkshire and the Humber.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Efforts to tackle railway suicides
NETWORK Rail has outlined action taken to reduce the rising number of people dying by suicide on railways.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Last ditch bid to save ‘heritage’ Ordnance Lane site in York
A SCHEME for 85 eco-friendly homes in Fishergate is recommended for approval.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
MPs split over future of Boris Johnson after confidence vote
A REBEL York Tory MP says Boris Johnson should consider his position, after the Prime Minister won the backing of a majority of Tory MPs in a confidence vote but saw 148 vote against him.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:26:30 +0100
Canal & River Trust launches ‘Canalathon’ challenge
PEOPLE across Yorkshire and the North East are being challenged to put on their trainers and take to the towpaths in a new ‘Canalathon’ challenge.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:15:46 +0100
York, where streets are gates and gates are bars
With reference to Derek Reed’s letter ‘Does York hold record for number of gates?’ (June 4), York has approximately 24 ‘gates’.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:10:37 +0100
Gardens of Marton cum Grafton set to open to public
HIDDEN gardens, offering a fun-packed day of activities, will open to the public in North Yorkshire later this month.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:11:04 +0100
'That was a lovely Jubilee speech, Archbishop'
Thanks to coronavirus, and despite him being a neighbour, we know very little about the new Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, since he took office as, like most of us, he’s been locked up behind closed palace doors.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 08:57:58 +0100
Heardle answer June 8: Heardle song hints and today's answer
What is today's Heardle? Some hints to help you guess the song and artist. Plus the answer for when you've given up!

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 08:56:49 +0100
Wordle 354 June 8: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 07:05:00 +0100
This rotten PM has brought us near to ruin
Crumbling. That’s how it feels. Families, having budgeted and managed, simply can’t any longer. Long NHS waits seemingly getting no better. Housing delivery for investors not people. And now a travel crisis and economic crisis. Everywhere you tur...

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 07:49:05 +0100
Cost of living: Thousands will miss out on £650 cash boost
To help with the rising costs, households on certain benefits will receive financial support over the summer.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 07:49:17 +0100
Huge rail strike for end of June could affect Glastonbury and England test cricket
The strike could affect the Glastonbury music festival and those travelling to watch England test match cricket

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 07:18:10 +0100
Tesco Plant Chef ad banned over lack of evidence for environmental claims
The advert banned specifically was advertising Plant Chef burgers

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:05:38 +0100
Johnny Depp is spotted in York ahead of gig with Jeff Beck
HOLLYWOOD actor Johnny Depp has been spotted in York as he continues his surprise tour dates with Jeff Beck.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:34:39 +0100
York City were 'my number one' choice, says Scott Boden
SCOTT BODEN has revealed that York City was his “number one” choice after penning a deal with the Minstermen.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:27:03 +0100
Paedophile abused children in street and raided Scarborough's Grand Hotel
A PAEDOPHILE who abused children in the street and burgled a hotel room at night has been jailed.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 17:23:00 +0100
VIDEO: Johnny Depp arrives at York Barbican
ACTOR Johnny Depp has arrived at York Barbican for his concert with Jeff Beck.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:57:18 +0100
Crews called to rescue man from river near Sharow
FIRE crews were called to help rescue a man from a river in North Yorkshire earlier today.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:10:00 +0100
PICTURES - Johnny Depp spotted in York ahead of Barbican gig
HOLLYWOOD star Johnny Depp has been spotted in York ahead of his concert tonight with Jeff Beck at York Barbican.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:35:00 +0100
ShopDisney has up to 50 per cent off clothing, accessories and toys
The online retailer is giving Disney fans the chance to grab a bargain.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:51:37 +0100
York council appoints Caddick Construction to build zero carbon homes
WORK on York's largest zero-carbon housing developments has moved closer as the council appoints its construction partner.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:45:34 +0100
Co-op set to open in York later this summer
A NEW Co-op store is set to open at the Chocolate Works, off Bishopthorpe Road, York.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:20:36 +0100
Five more Covid deaths at York trust
FIVE more deaths related to Covid-19 have been recorded at hospitals in the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:15:05 +0100
Travellers quit York school playing fields - and move to site near Askham Bog
TRAVELLERS have left their unauthorised encampment on York school playing fields - and moved on to land near a nationally important nature reserve.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:39:29 +0100
York's New York Brass Band play at Pixie Lott's wedding
York's brass band 'New York Brass Band' performs at Pixie Lott's wedding.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:16:12 +0100
Search on for wanted Joshua Strickland in York
POLICE are searching for a man in York wanted for a number of offences.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:40:47 +0100
'Shock and awe' for drivers at York filling stations as fuel prices rise again
MOTORISTS are facing ‘shock and awe’ at filling stations in York after the price of petrol soared to a new record high.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:36:00 +0100
Johnny Depp to join Jeff Beck tonight at York Barbican
Hollywood actor Johnny Depp will join Jeff Beck on stage tonight at York Barbican.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:35:36 +0100
Sean Bean to feature in new film highlighting 'God's Own County'
AN AWARD-WINNING actor has teamed up with filmmakers in Yorkshire to feature in a new film highlighting 'God's Own County'.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:00:34 +0100
Leisure and housing companies- set for North Yorkshire Council move
HARROGATE Borough Council has confirmed its leisure and housing companies will be transferred to the new North Yorkshire Council – but questions remain over what will happen thereafter.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 10:52:08 +0100
Yours for £6 million: 'remarkable' country house built as wedding gift to daughter
A COUNTRY house in the North Yorkshire countryside - built in 1905 as a wedding gift for his daughter by the 1st Lord Rothschild - has gone on the market for £6 million.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 10:43:00 +0100
York attraction appealing for help with riverside clean
Volunteers are urged to help join a riverside clean-up with a popular York organisation.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 10:13:22 +0100
Cooper King Distillery launches 'world's smallest' casks
A YORKSHIRE-BASED distillery has joined forces with a local firm to create what is thought to be a pair of the world’s smallest wooden casks.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:59:18 +0100
Covid-19 fine among recent cases before magistrates
A coronavirus fine is among sentences passed out to defendants before magistrates recently.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:50:54 +0100
15 new priests to be ordained to serve in Diocese of York
FIFTEEN new priests will be ordained by the Archbishop and bishops of the Diocese of York, each in the parish where they serve as curate.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:40:48 +0100
North Yorkshire lifestyle 'should help attract best'
The first chief executive of North Yorkshire’s unitary authority should be paid less than £200,000 a year, a meeting has heard, as the kudos of the council and lifestyle opportunities in the county should also help to attract the best candidates f...

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:34:48 +0100
PoundToy releases summer toy bundle with exclusive free gift - How to get yours
PoundToy has released a summer toy bundle that comes with an exclusive free gift.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:30:47 +0100
Zing Cocktails has the perfect gifts for fathers day
If you can't be with your father figure this upcoming fathers day and are worried about what gift to send them in the post, then look no further.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:29:47 +0100
Coppergate shows support for York's LGBTQ+ community with Pride Brollywalk
THREE dozen dancing brollies in the colours of the rainbow have taken pride of place in York's Coppergate Centre.



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