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VIDEO: Dog 'levitates on flying broomstick'
THIS is footage of a 'levitating dog on a broomstick', dressed as Harry Potter. Filmed by Nicky Gilmour and hoisted into the air by her husband Gilly, four-year-old Springer Moose could be The Boy Wizard. Nicky, a 42-year-old childminder from
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Stay at home: Police guidelines on visiting countryside ‘hugely unhelpful’
Police guidelines suggesting the public can visit the countryside to exercise are “hugely unhelpful” and could undo efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus across rural Britain, it is claimed. The National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) – which
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Singer croons as well as claps for our carers
A YORK singer doesn't just clap for our carers - he gets out some loudspeakers and sings a song in support of NHS and other key workers as well. Duncan Bartlett says he has sung outside his home in Acomb Park every Thursday for the past four weeks
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Gazebos go up at York Crematorium to protect mourners at outdoor services
GAZEBOS have been put up in the grounds of York Crematorium to provide cover for the outdoor funeral services now being allowed by City of York Council. The authority initially banned services and mourners from the crematorium in Bishopthorpe, because
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Stay off the moors warning
Don't jeopardise the national success so far against Covid-19 by visiting the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales national parks. That's the message from both park authorities and North Yorkshire Police. All three are urging the public to stay
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Former Knight Divorty runs 100km in 10 days in support of NHS
FORMER York City Knights forward Ross Divorty will complete his cumulative 100km run tomorrow as he raises money for the NHS Charities Together. Divorty - who featured for the Knights during their League 1 campaign in the 2016 season - has been
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Rise in confirmed coronavirus cases in York and North Yorkshire
THE number of confirmed coronavirus cases in York and North Yorkshire has risen again. Latest figures from Public Health England show there were 160 confirmed cases in the City of York Council area by around 3pm today (April 17), compared with
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6 tarantulas and two hawk eggs stolen in York burglary
SIX tarantulas and two hawk eggs were stolen by thieves who broke in to a house in York. A Mexican Whitetail, a Goliath Birdeater and King Baboon were among the giant spiders taken in the raid along with two Harris Hawk eggs that were close to
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Yorkshire Bakers offers NHS staff discount
A BAKERY with stores in York is now offering a discount to NHS staff, along with emergency services and care home staff. Cooplands bakery, with shops across neighbourhoods in the North East, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, will be offering a 20 per
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Coronavirus: Live updates from York and North and East Yorkshire
7:52pm That's it from the blog tonight. We'll be back tomorrow morning with all the latest news on the coronavirus
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Local prison expands
A PRISON where many York and North Yorkshire men serve their sentences is among those to get special anti-coronavirus help. HMP Humber is among seven prisons to get extra cells so that prisoners can have a cell to themselves. According to the
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‘Scrub bags’ to keep NHS staff safe from coronavirus
A WOMAN and her Mother from North Yorkshire have set up a group in which they make ‘scrub bags’ to keep NHS and care workers safe. Abbey and Jo Halliwell have decided that they want to do their bit to support the NHS through the coronavirus pandemic
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CORONAVIRUS: Train timetable changes for key workers
A YORK-BASED train company says it has altered timetables to better suit key workers. Following feedback from some key workers, several timetables have been altered to better provide rail services when they are most needed, says Northern. From
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CORONAVIRUS: North Yorkshire woman jailed for spitting at emergency worker
A man and woman have been jailed for assaulting police during the Coronavirus pandemic. Lucy Mary Stonehouse, 24, was sent to prison for spitting at a detention officer. She became aggressive and assaulted a detention officer when she was brought
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CORONAVIRUS: 40 patients have now died at York Hospital after record rise
FORTY patients with coronavirus have now died at York Hospital. A further 25 patients who have tested positive for Covid-19 have died at Scarborough Hospital. This means there has been a total of 65 such fatalities within the York Teaching
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Opticians look to ease pressure on NHS workers
AN OPTICIANS in Selby is urging people with essential or urgent eye-related issues to contact them to help ease pressure on the NHS during the coronavirus outbreak. The store’s team is on hand for essential and urgent care and Specsavers Selby
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Ellen gets foxy to keep spirits high through lock down
A DANCE artist from North Yorkshire has been using her work to keep the locals entertained in the village she lives in. Ellen Turner, who lives in Cawood, has been using one of her costumes to lift the spirits of the children in the village over
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Revealed: The places in England where the most social distancing fines have been issued
The top ten places in the UK with the highest number of social distancing fines has been revealed. Despite the measures in place by the government, some people continue to leave their homes unnecessarily, and have subsequently been issued fines
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Pilot crashed near York after his artificial limb came off
AN amputee pilot suffered a hard landing when his homemade prosthetic device disconnected from the controls of his light aircraft. The 69-year-old escaped unhurt from the incident at an airfield in York but his plane was damaged, the Air Accidents
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Head teacher leaves top post at York school
A HEAD teacher at a York primary school has stepped down from her role. Catherine Precious, who took over the leadership post at Hempland Primary Academy in September 2019, has decided to leave 'for personal reasons'. Lee Haynes, head teacher
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Two nurses assaulted in hospital
A MAN is today behind bars after he assaulted two nurses at York Hospital. Brian Waudby is also accused of assaulting a police officer after he was taken to Fulford Road Police Station. The 55-year-old York man appeared before York Magistrates
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Marks and Spencer York launches Facebook page to keep customers up to date
MARKS and Spencer in York city centre has launched a Facebook page to keep customers up to date with news and information from the store during the coronavirus outbreak. The branch, on Parliament Street and Pavement, is still open for people to
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Explained: When will furlough money be paid?
Businesses across the country who have applied for the government’s emergency furlough scheme are set to receive payment by the end this month. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme was introduced to help support businesses who have been severely
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Happy news: Lockdown leads to ‘cleaner air, more wildlife and stronger communities’
People are noticing cleaner air, more wildlife and stronger communities amid the coronavirus lockdown, a survey suggests. More than two-fifths (42%) of those polled said how much they value food and other essentials has changed since the pandemic
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CORONAVIRUS: Crime victims can now give police information via new video link
CRIME victims and witnesses in East Yorkshire are now able to give details to a police officer via a video link. Humberside Police says it is the first force in the country to launch a new system to enable victims of crime - and also people who
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Burger King, KFC and Pret begin limited reopening
Food chains including Burger King, KFC, and Pret a Manger have announced they will be reopening some stores for takeaway and delivery. The bigger chains are expected to be offering a limited menu and no dining-in option as the Government is poised
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Band add Barbican date to anniversary gig
IN addition to their headline show at York Barbican this July, a rock band has announced a second date at the venue next year. From the Jam will tour the UK to celebrate 40th anniversary of Sound Affects, the fifth studio album by The Jam, and will
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Asda, Aldi, Tesco, Morrisons and Lidl announce new rules and opening times
Supermarket chains have revealed new rules and opening times for shoppers across the country. All supermarkets reduced their opening hours when the coronavirus lockdown was introduced last month. Asda, which used to open 24 hours, started closing
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LETTER: Thank you to Shambles market traders
I would like to express my sincerest thanks to the traders at Shambles Market (Cross of York, Swain’s Butchers, The Bluebird Bakery, Sheila’s and Mannion’s Greengrocers) who have worked tirelessly throughout the recent crisis to bring us excellent
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CORONAVIRUS: warning to speeding drivers in York
A WARNING has gone out to anyone tempted to speed on York streets during the lockdown. Since lockdown, car travel is reported to have plummeted by up to 75 per cent, to levels not seen since 1955. Labour’s group leader on the city council,
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LETTER: Get well quickly, Boris - we need you
Beneficial financial decisions are often claimed to be intelligent foresight but good timing and good luck always play a part. How lucky we are that our Prime Minister got us out of the EU when he did. We, unlike France and Germany and the remaining
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LETTER: We need to return to work as soon as we can
After the stark warning from Chancellor Rishi Sunak about the economy, the government surely needs to evaluate a return to work and school? This country has applied great discipline in staying at home and observing social distancing over the past few
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CORONAVIRUS: PC uses 3D printer to make mask straps for NHS
A KIND-HEARTED police officer from North Yorkshire has used his own 3D printer to make dozens of face mask straps for York NHS staff treating Coronavirus patients. PC Ian Hughes, a firearms training instructor based at Tadcaster, initially made
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Boxing legend Hatton scheduled for visit to York
BOXING legend Ricky Hatton is set to visit York in September, in an event hosted by Henry’s Gym in Acomb. The event, ‘An Afternoon With Ricky Hatton’, is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 27, from 1pm to 5pm. However, this is permitting
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Coronavirus: Live updates from York and North and East Yorkshire
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Everything you wanted to know about Tang Hall - including the local bigamist who fled the Foreign Legion
'Escaped legionary home again' ran the headline in a local newspaper on Thursday, November 9, 1933. Beneath it was a photograph of a smiling man in a neat tie, flanked on one side by his mother and on the other by his grandfather. "Eric Birkinshaw
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York City Knights star Washbrook to ride 380 miles for charity
YORK City Knights back row forward Danny Washbrook has promised to cycle the distance of the Tour de Yorkshire in his back garden in order to raise funds to two charities. Due to the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the country, almost all live sport
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Is there a coronavirus hero you think deserves a blue plaque?
IS there an unsung hero who you think deserves a bit of a shout out for the way they've stepped up to help others during the coronavirus pandemic? Then the York Civic Trust might just be able to help... The Trust has a network of blue plaques
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York fishmonger scales up doorstep delivery service during Covid-19 crisis
A MAJOR supplier to York’s top restaurants and hotels saw business plummet overnight when Boris Johnson told venues to close. Now the long-established wholesale fishmonger F R Fowler & Son, Burnholme Fisheries, is doing home deliveries direct to
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New place of worship planned for Gillygate
PLANS have been submitted for a new place of worship to open on Gillygate in York city centre. The former beauty parlour at 38 Gillygate - next door to Bistro Guy - could be turned into a Buddhist centre. A planning application has been submitted
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Moors railway trains halted by the coronavirus crisis
WITH the fine, sunny weather and children on their Easter holidays, packed steam trains would normally be chuffing across the North York Moors each day. But these are not normal times, and in the light of current Government coronavirus advice, the
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York could see more than 1,600 coronavirus deaths, according to figures
COUNCIL chiefs have revealed that between 721 and 1,645 people from the York area are projected to die from coronavirus by October. The range of anticipated fatalities has been calculated using national data models applied to York in proportion
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Fears domestic abuse calls set for 'huge increase' AFTER lockdown
A DOMESTIC abuse charity fears there will be a huge increase in victims calling for help after the lockdown. Sarah Hill, chief executive at Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS) in York, says victims may be too frightened to come forward during