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York records another rise in coronavirus cases
Easter Sunday saw another rise in the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in York. Public Health England revealed are now 125 officially recorded cases in the city, up from 119 on Saturday. In North Yorkshire, confirmed cases are up to
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York man who entered river charged with breaching coronavirus regulations
A MAN who entered the River Ouse yesterday (Saturday) was arrested by police and has been charged with breaching coronavirus regulations. North Yorkshire Police said a 34-year-old man from York has been charged with breaching Coronavirus Regulations
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VIDEO: Prime Minister pays tribute to several nurses and doctors who "saved his life"
THE Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has paid tribute to several nurses and doctors who he said saved his life. In a video, he said: "I have today left hospital after a week in which the NHS saved my life, no question. "It is hard to find words
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Another patient with coronavirus dies in the York Hospital Trust
ANOTHER patient with coronavirus has died in the York Hospital Foundation Trust. The fatality revealed in NHS England's daily bulletin is the 40 death in the trust - which includes both York Hospital and Scarborough. NHS England added that
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‘Badly drawn’ RSPCA fundraiser
A GROUP of friends from York have set up a fundraiser for the RSPCA, which involves hand drawn portraits of pets. Kerry Smith, Jane Lund and Tina Abbott have launched their fundraiser called ‘Badly Drawn Pets’ for RSPCA York Animal Home. They
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Singer back at centre
A WELL-KNOWN UK folk musician is set to return to York for her annual Christmas tour this year. Kate Rusby, who has been performing for over 25 years, is set to perform at York Barbican in December. To date, Kate has released five albums of songs
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VIDEO: Wildlife roams in deserted York city centre - on a Saturday night
A FOX was spotted roaming around a deserted York city centre - at about 9pm on Saturday night. A video of the wild animal scampering up Stonegate was captured by councillor Pete Kilbane, while he was out on his daily walk. The street - which
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A64 road reopened following crash
PART of the A64 has reopened after a crash this morning (Sunday), North Yorkshire Police has said. At 11 am the force tweeted: "A64 eastbound is closed at Barton Crossroads due to a serious road traffic collision. Please avoid the area while crews
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Coronavirus: Ministers resist urge to recall Parliament before April 21
MINISTERS are resisting demands for an emergency recall of Parliament to respond to urgent questions about the coronavirus outbreak Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg has insisted MPs will return on April 21, the date agreed before the Easter recess
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York one of top cities for adhering to coronavirus measures, evidence shows
YORK best in the country when it comes to people adhering to the coronavirus health guidelines. The latest figures from the government-backed Evergreen Life health website show how the city compares to other centres – both in terms of people showing
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'Keep cats indoors': British Veterinary Association issue plea to self-isolating pet owners
The British Veterinary Association has urged households and people who are self isolating to keep their cats indoors during the coronavirus pandemic. This is everything you need to know. Should I be keeping my cat indoors during the lockdown
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Comedian to make return to York
A WELL-KNOWN comedian and TV presenter is set to make her return to York later this year. After a sell-out show back in January 2019, Sandi Toksvig will return to York Barbican with her tour The National Trevor in September. A spokesperson said
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'So selfish’ - Police report more people not adhering to social distancing
POLICE have again said that certain people in York were not listening to the guidelines in place to help combat coronavirus (Covid-19). In a tweet, York North Police said: "Only been on shift for two hours, but it’s disappointing to see so many
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Coronavirus: York MP says council policy change on funerals 'does not go far enough'
YORK MP Rachael Maskell has said that the change in policy by York council on funerals at York Crematorium does "not go far enough". Yesterday (Saturday) council chiefs said a "faith officiant" will be able to carry out funeral services at York
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Coronavirus: Live updates from York and North and East Yorkshire
5:25pm That is all from the blog for today. I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter Sunday and The Press' blog will be
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CORONAVIRUS: Charity's hero drivers keep cancer battle alive
YORK charity workers have been on the front line getting cancer patients from North Yorkshire to radiotherapy appointments at St James’s, Leeds, in the face of the Coronavirus outbreak. Since COVID-19 took hold, numbers using York Against Cancer
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ITV’s Quiz - Remember when someone cheated themselves to a million quid?
A three-part drama highlighting the coughing scandal which gripped the nation will hit TV screens this week. ITV will air 'Quiz' - which documents the scandal which rocked Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? back in September 2001. Matthew Macfadyen
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MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis has advice for self-employed people affected by Covid-19
TV presenter and finance expert Martin Lewis has issued some simple advice for self-employed people who have been affected financially by the coronavirus outbreak. In a video posted to his Twitter account, the MoneySavingExpert founder confirms
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Lidl launches new scheme to donate food to those in need
Lidl has introduced new customer food donation boxes in stores nationwide, to support vulnerable families and individuals. The scheme - which was introduced on March 25 - allows any food or other groceries to be accepted for donation, with boxes
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What can police do to enforce lockdown and how much you will be fined for breaking the rules?
Police have been handed new powers to arrest people who continue to ignore coronavirus lockdown rules. Those who flout the guidance issued by the government will be breaking the law and could face being arrested by police. Here's everything
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Terrace plan for popular York restaurant
A POPULAR York restaurant has applied for planning permission to create a new seating area - on a balcony. The owners of Rustique on Castlegate want to use a terrace to the rear of the building on the first floor for more tables and chairs. The
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How long can coronavirus live on surfaces outside the body
People can become infected with Covid-19 after touching unwashed surfaces - health officials have warned. Like many other coronaviruses, the Covid-19 strain is often spread through the air in tiny droplets from the noses and mouths of infected
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How to use fizzy drinks instead of eggs for baking - and use cupboard ingredients
A number of kitchen hacks have been unveiled to bake at home with limited ingredients during the lockdown. There are been a range of recipes, tips and advice posted online to help people with their creations. Not to mention Jamie Oliver's latest
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Vauxhall and Ford announce new key worker offers - including free breakdown cover and priority servicing
Car manufacturers Vauxhall and Ford have unveiled new ways to help keep NHS staff and other key workers on the move during the UK lockdown. Vauxhall is making its roadside assistance breakdown service free to all Vauxhall-driving NHS staff while
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Vets in York donate PPE to help NHS workers during coronavirus crisis
A YORK-based veterinary group is supporting the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic by donating ventilators and personal protective equipment. VetPartners, which has practices across the UK, has rallied to support hospitals by providing vital equipment
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Muriel, 84, battles coronavirus - and wins!
AN inspiring care home resident has beaten coronavirus - and returned with a smile on her face. Muriel Tipper was taken to Scarborough Hospital when she became unwell. And while she was there, she tested positive for coronavirus. The 84