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180 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in York
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus cases in York has risen to 180. That does not include people who have had the illness or have the illness, and have not been tested. The number of confirmed cases for North Yorkshire is now 616 and the
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CYC staff's "incredible work" but strain is showing, say Labour
LABOUR is warning that the strain is showing among city council staff in York as they do "incredible work" during the pandemic. And its councillors say York needs more long term help than its share of the £1.6 billion special coronavirus funding
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York trust's Covid-19 deaths rise to 70
THE number of people with coronavirus who have died in hospitals run by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has risen to 70. The latest statistics released by the NHS show no deaths from Covid-19 in the Trust's hospitals in the 24 hours
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When will the next gun salute in Museum Gardens be?
It is not clear when the next gun salute in Museum Gardens will be. It will certainly not be later this week. The Queen has asked for her actual birthday on April 23 not to be marked in the traditional way by the military. Normally, there
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York and North Yorkshire councillors welcome extra funding
COUNCILLORS in York and North Yorkshire have welcomed the Government's announcement that it is to give an extra £1.6 billion to councils for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. City of York Council estimated last month the pandemic would cost
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JRF returns to sponsor award
A CHARITY which aims to inspire social change is urging people to nominate community projects that have had an impact in their neighbourhood. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), an independent organisation working to solve UK poverty, is supporting
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Fire problem in flood aftermath
Flood debris has been causing problems along the banks of the Rivers Ouse and Ure. It has been catching fire where the floodwaters dropped it on the river bank after the February deluges. Fire crews from Selby and Boroughbridge spent much
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LIVE Coronavirus news from York, North and East Yorkshire
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CORONAVIRUS: York community centre pledges to return after lockdown
A COMMUNITY centre that's been at the heart of York for more than 30 years is determined to continue its work after the lockdown. Run by the St Michael’s Trust York, the Spurriergate Centre in a former church in Coney Street provides, under normal
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Magazines now available FREE online
LIBRARY card holders can now read national newspapers and magazines online for free during the coronavirus lockdown. York Explore has expanded its range of online resources - thanks for £17,000 of emergency funding from City of York Council.
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28 DAYS LATER: York in coronavirus lockdown
YORK city centre is quieter than it has ever been in the past 10 years - according to data. Footfall counters installed on the usually busy streets have revealed the impact of the coronavirus lockdown on the heart of the city. They show that
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Family tribute to D-Day veteran and ‘truly wonderful man’ Ken Smith
THE family of York Normandy veteran Ken Smith have paid tribute to a "gentle man", who was a "friend and hero to many". The Press reported last week that Ken, 95, of Wheldrake, one of York’s last surviving servicemen from the D-Day landings of
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Pizza Express reveals its secret dough ball recipe - how to make them at home
Pizza Express fans will be familiar with the company’s popular dough balls - which come with a tasty garlic butter dip. Although the current lockdown means you can’t visit a restaurant to get your fill of dough balls, the pizza chain has revealed