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CORONAVIRUS: Council says funeral services CAN happen - but mourners must remain outside
COUNCIL chiefs today said a "faith officiant" will be able to carry out funeral services at York Crematorium, and while mourners can attend - they will have to stay outside. City of York Council was responding to criticism from some city residents
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Coronavirus: confirmed cases increase to 119 in York
THE number of confirmed coronavirus cases in York has increased by eight in the last 24 hours. Latest figures from Public Health England today confirm that there are now 119 cases in York and 410 across North Yorkshire. Meanwhile, the case
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Police arrest individual after discovering cannabis farm
A man is in custody after police discovered a cannabis farm after visiting a property in North Yorkshire. In a tweet, the force said: "Officers called to a property in York to carry out a welfare check on the occupant. The occupant is now in custody
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York City 1995 to 2019: League Cup joy, administration, relegations and the Community Stadium
In this series, Joe Richardson takes a look back at York City’s time at Bootham Crescent from their move from Fulfordgate in 1932 to the present day, ahead of their impending move to the LNER Community Stadium. THE 1990s saw some big visitors to
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Government minister to tell York council they can't ban funerals, says York MP
A GOVERNMENT minister has told York council they cannot deny people the right to attend funeral services, a York MP has told The Press. MP for York Central, Rachael Maskell, has said that the government's Paymaster General, Penny Mordant, has confirmed
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Coronavirus: Death total in York Hospital Trust now stands at 39
THIRTY-nine people have now died after testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) in the York Trust Hospital Foundation, the NHS has said. The latest figures showed that York recorded no new deaths in the last 24 hours, however, the overall total
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Up to 21C in summery York today - but temperatures set to plunge to wintry 8C
TEMPERATURES are set to soar to 21C in sunny York today - warmer than Malaga, Barcelona and Nice - but residents should make the most of it as they take their daily exercise. Forecasters say temperatures will fall to 17C tomorrow with largely cloudy
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Police thank public for staying at home - but still have to stop BBQ and house parties
POLICE have thanked the public for following the Government’s guidance and staying home over the Easter weekend to help slow the spread of coronavirus. Officers on patrol across the county on Good Friday (10 April) reported quieter seafronts,
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York Dressmaker's plea for fabric to help make scrubs for NHS staff
A YORK dressmaker is launching an appeal for polycotton fabric so that she can voluntarily make as many scrubs as quickly as possible for NHS staff who are in desperate need due to the coronavirus pandemic. Sarah Ashton, who owns the York bespoke
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Morrison makes food service for York Hospital staff
MORRISONS has announced it will be bringing its food box service to The York Hospital car park on Tuesday to give its NHS staff easy access to essential groceries. The click and collect service will help NHS staff who may be struggling to get
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Coronavirus: Live updates from York and North and East Yorkshire
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'Cruel, inhumane, heartless, heartbreaking' - the anguished reaction to York mourner ban
THE heartbreaking depth of the anguish felt by bereaved people at the ban on mourners at York Crematorium has been revealed in a petition calling for its scrapping. More than 3,000 people have now signed the petition in less than three days, despite
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ROAD TEST: Toyota Supra 3.0 Pro
FLICK through the pages of the Toyota catalogue and you will find among the great mass of hybrids a couple of proverbial sore thumbs. Decidedly old-school and equally at odds with the green revolution is the GT86 and a stablemate that has become
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Investigation launched in to February floods in North and East Yorkshire
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched into the floods which devastated several villages in North and East Yorkshire earlier this year. North Yorkshire County Council will lead the inquiry into what happened when several storms over several weekends
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COLUMN: A day in the life of a bird ruled by the tides
Wildlife artist ROBERT FULLER spent a day observing oystercatchers for his latest commission As a wildlife artist, I receive countless commissions to paint a favourite mammal or bird, but I am very rarely given instructions as to the landscape in
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York retirement apartments planned near racecourse
A NEW block of retirement apartments could be built next to York Racecourse - just off Tadcaster Road in York. A planning application has been submitted for land with three bungalows on it - on Cherry Lane opposite the Holiday Inn - to be turned
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How did giving these become a Yorkshire tradition at Easter?
In her latest column, York museums boss REYAHN KING looks at the tradition of egg-giving at Easter Object of the Week: Pace eggs Eggs have long been associated with Spring customs and have been symbols of life. Plants begin to bloom and grow
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Home hairdressing in lockdown - top stylist's tips on what to do (and what not to do)
While barbers and hairdressing shops remain closed for the foreseeable - many of us will have to make do without our regular appointments. With that in mind - hairdresser Michael Van Clarke, who has over 25 years' worth of experience in the hair
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Full list of UK number one songs over the years - What was biggest song from you were born?
Music fans have taken to social media to get involved in Instagram's 30-day song challenge. The viral task involves users posting a new song to their story each day in response to 30 different prompts. One of these asks users to choose the
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The best indoor exercise games on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PS4
The best indoor exercise games on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PS4 have been revealed. Thanks to the magic of video game technology and software, there are plenty of ways to stay moving while also staying indoors. Here are some of the best
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B&Q reopens its stores online - how to shop there during lockdown
B&Q closed all of its outlets last month in order to work out how to operate during the lockdown. The government had previously designated hardware stores as “essential” to the economy. Now - the company has reopened its stores, and has
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What to do at home if you have a dental emergency
While the lockdown remains in force - many dentists can no longer take face-to-face appointments for dental emergencies, and instead have resorted to webcam consultations. If you find that you are having issues with your teeth, Dr Richard Marques
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National Theatre makes productions available for FREE - how to watch at home
The National Theatre has made a number of its best productions available to watching online for free during the UK lockdown. READ MORE: AROUND 10% of coronavirus-related deaths to April 3 were outside hospitals And with non-essential venues
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‘Live well’ group to help community through coronavirus crisis
A SPORTS therapist and movement specialist has created an online group to help people "move well and live well" throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Nicole Brûlé-Walker, founder of 'NBW: Move' has created a free Facebook group called ‘Move Well
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CORONAVIRUS: Fresh efforts to reach vulnerable residents through leaflets
LEAFLETS with information about support during the coronavirus outbreak will be sent to every household in York - in a bid to reach residents who do not use the internet and social media. City of York Council's initial leaflet did not arrive at
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Read thousands of magazines online for free - thanks to £17k council funding
DAILY newspapers, magazines and ebooks will be made available to library card holders online - thanks to a £17,000 grant from City of York Council. Audiobooks and ebooks for children and adults are already available through the York Explore website
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Archbishop of York's Easter message: ‘It’s been humbling, inspiring’
THE Archbishop of York says he has never known a ‘stranger, more disorienting’ Easter season – but has also seldom known a time when our communities have been closer. Dr John Sentamu has written an inspiring Easter message to readers of The Press