York Press
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100OBITUARY: Amelia Ellerby, 19, dies of cancer after NHS wait
“NOBODY deserves to lose their life at 19.” These are the haunting words of a devoted aunt whose teenage niece has died within weeks of being diagnosed with cancer.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:56:39 +0100Boohoo shares graduation outfits ideal for celebrating this summer
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Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:54:00 +0100Bid to be made to upgrade county stations
A local authority which recently saw its £116m ambition to modernise and improve transport systems rejected by the government is to bid for £39m of funding to improve access to and facilities at three North Yorkshire railway stations.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:52:41 +0100Thousands to get free BBC TV licence under new government rules
Previously, all over 75s received a free TV licence but this stopped in July 2020 due to BBC budget cuts..
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:44:11 +0100York set for heatwave
YORK looks set to enjoy - or endure - a heatwave next week, with maximum temperatures rising to 25C on Sunday and 26C on Monday, and unlikely to fall below 24C throughout the week.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:36:00 +0100Harrogate MP backs convention centre cash bid
Harrogate MP Andrew Jones has set out his support for a bid for levelling up cash to fund a proposed redevelopment of the town’s convention centre.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:04:47 +0100Brew York opening new taproom at Osbaldwick brewery
A POPULAR York brewery Brew York is about to open it's fourth venue in the city in Osbaldwick.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:30:31 +0100Lottery winners' Whitby clean up to help 'make a difference'
A GROUP of National Lottery winners from Yorkshire have committed to make a difference, hunting for microplastics and litter down on a North Yorkshire beach.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:20:00 +0100Sherbutt Residential wins again
A Pocklington-based care company has won yet another award.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:19:00 +0100Charity’s plea to support youth club
A YORK charity is calling on city businesses to help fund a newly launched youth club.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:15:00 +0100York MP Rachael Maskell warns over Tory 'sinking ship'
A York MP has again repeated her calls for Boris Johnson to resign, warning others will go down with him, and declaring 'it is over' for his government.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 08:53:00 +0100Naturaw's £500,000 production boost
A Wetherby pet food company has quadrupled its productive production capability thanks to £500,000 investment
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 08:33:00 +0100York council to replace top officer after she quits
A top council officer is to leave York for a new job at Birmingham City Council.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 08:18:00 +0100Angela Bare owner wins role in 'save the planet' film
A city centre shoe designer and retailer has been chosen by York residents to feature in a special film to highlight North Yorkshire’s ambition to become a net-zero carbon economy by the 2030s.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:55:36 +0100East Heslerton, near Malton: swan brings down power lines
EMERGENCY crews were called in after a swan brought down power lines at East Heslerton, near Malton.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:12:54 +0100Fire at Dringhouses playground, York
A FIRE at a childrens' playground in Dringhouses, York, is thought to have been started deliberately.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100Patient safety fears at 'understaffed' Selby Urgent Treatment Centre
A Yorkshire health centre for people who need urgent medical attention is so understaffed that patient safety and the wellbeing of staff are feared to be at risk.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100Little Shop of Horrors to provide some scares at York Theatre Royal
A MAN-eating plant will be taking centre stage at York Theatre Royal when one of the city's top theatre companies makes its stage debut there next month.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100'Let’s prescribe the NHS the right medicine’ - York MP Rachael Maskell
IN her column for The Press this week, York Central MP Rachael Maskell argues that the NHS needs urgent investment.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:14:34 +0100Croatia and Portugal Covid entry requirements from UK and travel advice ahead of summer
Here are the Covid entry requirements and travel rules for Croatia and Portugal you should know before jetting off for some summer sun.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:13:37 +0100Boris Johnson: How to watch PMQs today after Sunak and Javid resign
Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid, both potential leadership rivals, offered sharp criticisms of Boris Johnson in their resignation letters
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:21:00 +0100Cellhire scores with cash and World Cup deal
A YORK company has scored a double by supplying technology to the World Cup in Qatar as it receives a ‘multi-million pound’ investment.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:53:55 +0100NHS workers can get 20 per cent off McDonald’s all year – find out how
McDonald’s has announced that it has extended its NHS discount, giving workers 20% off at the fast food chain.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:29:26 +0100Cost of living: Petrol prices rise by new record amount
The surge in prices added more than £9 to the cost of filling a typical 55-litre family petrol car
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Tue, 05 Jul 2022 19:06:36 +0100Julian Sturdy welcomes Cabinet ministers' resignations
York's Conservative MP has welcomed the decision of both the Chancellor and the Health Secretary to resign.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:45:22 +0100‘Deep affection’ for York City from new chairman
“IN recent years, I have developed a deep affection for York City.”
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:54:07 +0100Jason McGill sells York City stake to Supporters' Trust
CHAIRMAN Jason McGill has sold his majority stake in York City to the Supporters' Trust.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:29:27 +0100York makes shortlist in bid to bring British railways HQ to city
YORK has made the official shortlist to be chosen as the home of Great British Railways.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 19:15:16 +0100Kevin Hollinrake hits out at PM after cabinet members resign
KEVIN HOLLINRAKE has hit out at Boris Johnson following the resignation of chief cabinet ministers.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 18:24:23 +0100Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid resign as Johnson’s leadership faces fresh crisis
Rishi Sunak has quit as chancellor and Sajid Javid has resigned as health secretary as Boris Johnson’s leadership faced a fresh crisis.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:39:56 +0100KFC Colonel's Club scrapped in major shake-up to loyalty scheme
KFC has said there a new scheme will be launching, but details are yet to be confirmed.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:00:27 +0100Fans cheer York City sale
YORK City fans have cheered chairman Jason McGill's decision to sell his majority stake in the club to the Supporters' Trust.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 16:36:12 +0100Sanctuary therapy centre opens in Constable Burton, Leyburn
A NEW treatment centre has opened in a North Yorkshire village.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 16:04:37 +0100York Acorn Under 9s to host Summer Gala fundraiser event
A JUNIOR rugby team in York are preparing to host a special Summer Gala event this weekend to raise money for new equipment.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:48:16 +0100Woman fights off man who tried to steal her handbag
Humberside police arrest a man on suspicion of trying to steal a woman's handbag.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:42:49 +0100Lorry overturns on A59 roundabout between Knaresborough and York
A LORRY overturned on the A59 roundabout between Knaresborough and York.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:16:16 +0100Search starts for York's top tourist businesses
THE search is now on to find York's best tourism businesses.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:22:52 +0100Man threatened to stab staff in York Tadcaster Road Londis
A MAN threatened to stab staff in Londis in Tadcaster Road in York.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:24:56 +0100Man killed in three-car crash in North Yorkshire
Man loses his life in three-car crash in North Yorkshire.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:48:44 +0100York Against Cancer to open new centre at Community Stadium
A CHARITY in York has announced it will be opening a brand new support centre at the Community Stadium as it celebrates its 35th year.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:05:30 +0100Thirsk, Scarborough and Seamer railway station improvement bid
A £39 MILLION bid to improve access to Thirsk, Scarborough and Seamer railway stations has been given the go-ahead.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:44:22 +0100Group of women attacked 20-year-old in Foss Islands Road in York
A 20-YEAR-OLD was attacked by a group of women in Foss Islands Road in York.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:04:21 +0100Police scam warning in York and North Yorkshire
PEOPLE in York are being warned about a scam doing the rounds.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:44:50 +0100Super new rescue boat ready to start saving lives on River Ouse
YORK Rescue Boat’s superb new craft – paid for thanks to a fundraising campaign organised by the family of a teenager who drowned in a city river – will be officially launched later this month.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:30:54 +0100Fuel prices: Cheapest petrol and diesel stations in York
The York stations that are the cheapest for petrol and diesel.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:15:15 +0100St Aelred’s Players set for show to support Ukraine
A THEATRE group in York are preparing to perform a special show to support those hit by the crisis in Ukraine following the Russian invasion.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:42:47 +0100Carr Infant School is '100% happy' after Ofsted report
AN INFANT school in York is celebrating another 'Good' rating after a recent Ofsted report - which has "delighted" staff.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:22:04 +0100YAC Collective to release new single for York Against Cancer
A GROUP of musicians in York are preparing to release a brand new single to help raise money for a local cancer charity.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:15:00 +0100Public to help in North Yorkshire flood fight
A NEW strategy to protect North Yorkshire from flooding is set to see greater community involvement before, during and after flood events.