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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 232 confirmed cases in the City of York Council area today (April 25), compared with 224 yesterday.
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Number of coronavirus related deaths in York Trust passes 100
THE number of coronavirus related deaths within the York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has passed 100 for the first time. The latest figures from NHS England show that there have been five more deaths of people with coronavirus, taking
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Hospice encourages supporters to join national fundraising campaign
SUPPORTERS of Martin House Hospice are being called on to join a national fundraising campaign to mark what would have been the 40th London Marathon. The 2.6 Challenge has been created by organisers of the biggest mass participation sports events
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Hospice launches campaign to keep connected through pandemic
A NORTH Yorkshire hospice has launched a new campaign to keep in touch with the local community. Saint Catherine's Hospice has launched the 'We Are' campaign, to share stories that raise a smile and provide people with information about how they
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North Yorkshire give big thanks to key workers
A GROUP of people have given their thanks to key workers by spreading the message in a rather eccentric way. Chris Hartley, from York, and a couple of his friends came together to give a large message of thanks to the people continuing to work
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Coronavirus test slots run out for second day
CORONAVIRUS tests for key workers through the Government’s new booking website have run out in England and Wales for a second day in a row. More than 10 million key workers and their households are now eligible for Covid-19 tests as officials race
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York-based quizzers share pun-tastic team names
A group of York-based keen quizzers have provided their top 30 team names for people to use during the lock down period. The phrase ‘pub quiz’ has become one of the most popular online search terms in the UK, with the latest Google Trend data showing
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Police issue warning to people making essential journeys after animal collisions
POLICE are urging motorists making essential journeys to take extra care on North Yorkshire’s roads. At 6.35am today, a member of the public rang police reporting a young deer in the middle of Seamer Road, Scarborough, which had been hit by a car
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York youngster set to perform concert for NHS
A YOUNG girl from York is set to perform another concert to raise funds for the NHS, after a successful show earlier this month. A couple of weeks ago, Roxy, who lives in Rufforth, decided that she wanted to lift the spirits of those who live near
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Church raises awareness of coronavirus in poverty
MEMBERS of a church in the York area are looking to raise awareness of the danger of coronavirus for people living in poverty while in lockdown. Members of Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church are walking, cycling and running the distance from York
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York cover band urge residents to stay at home with song lyrics
A COVER band from York are urging residents of the city to stay at home during the lock down period, with some modified song lyrics. The Cover Culprits, featuring Andy C Watson, Chris Hunter, Garry Beanland and Jack Mallon are encouraging people
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North Yorkshire Macmillan fundraiser tackles local landmarks
A FUNDRAISER from North Yorkshire has been putting his exercise time during the lock down period to good use. Joel Brookfield, from Appleton Le Moors on the North York Moors, has taken on a challenge to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
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Resurfacing works on key routes in York
CITY of York Council will be carrying out essential roadworks on key routes in York from this month. The roadworks will be carried out in Moor Lane, Wigginton Road and a section of the A1237. All crews carrying out the works will be operating
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Brewery sales increase during lock down period
A NORTH Yorkshire brewery is experiencing the biggest period of sales ever from its online shop as customers across the country turn to the internet. Black Sheep Brewery , based in Masham, has seen an influx of nationwide orders, as drinkers adhere
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CORONAVIRUS: Live updates from York and North and East Yorkshire
6:19pm That's the end of our coronavirus live blog for today. Check out or blog tomorrow for updates. Thank you.
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York St John University backs Press campaign to support economy
YORK St John University, which has close links with the business community, has thrown its weight behind The Press campaign to support the city's economy. Supporting Local Businesses is helping to spread the word about what family and independent
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Best online yoga lessons and videos to take part in at home
Yoga can be a great way to relax the mind and stay active - especially while remaining indoors as the lockdown continues Whether you regularly practice yoga or would like to get into it, there’s plenty of online options to help. These are some
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Aldi’s 'popular' fire pits have returned - here's how much they cost
Supermarket giant Aldi is adding to its range of popular garden gadgets next week - which could make your outside space even more inviting. Here's what you need to know. What’s been added to Aldi’s range? Making a return to the range are
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Bank warns customers not to be fall victim to fake texts
A bank has warned customers not to fall victim to a fake text scam in circulation. Natwest raised the alarm in a message on their Facebook page. It reads: "Lots of our customers have reported receiving these texts. They say you’ve updated your
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Hair salons could remain closed for SIX MONTHS - Government scientists say
Hairdressers and barber shops look set to remain closed for another six months - Governement sources have claimed. The Metro recently reported that senior ministers are pushing a so-called ‘traffic light’ system to lift the lockdown. Under
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65 old photos of Clifton in York
HERE'S a trip down memory lane for people who live in and around the Clifton area of York. There's a bit of something here for everyone, from new bridges being built to old shops and churches. See just how much, or little, the area has changed
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Will travel restrictions be lifted in time for autumn and winter holidays? All you need to know
Summer holidays abroad look increasingly unlikely to go ahead this year as the UK remains under lockdown and travel restrictions remain in place. The Foreign Office has advised against all non-essential travel “indefinitely,” so travelling abroad
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Shoppers set to stick to new online shopping habits after lockdown - research suggests
About 60 per cent of shoppers have said they will stick to new shopping habits once the lockdown unwinds in the latest blow to the beleaguered high street - new research has suggested. A study by e-commerce agency Melody has revealed that 92 per
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'Be patient when picking up prescriptions' - pharmacists urge public as demand soars
Pharmacists have asked the public to be “patient and considerate” when using their services following increased demand due to the coronavirus crisis. Guidance issued by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) says that providers are under “enormous
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COLUMN: The things I miss: notes on lockdown from a granddad
By Jim Cannon, Chair of the York Older People’s Assembly 2020 will be the year of perfect vision – with hindsight that is. We started the year with a new government committed to “getting Brexit done” and on January 31, the UK left the EU.
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Check out York's extraordinary 'dancing clock'
York Art Gallery boss REYAHN KING introduces a beautiful, dancing 'automaton clock' from the 1700s The 18th Century Automaton Clock at York Art Gallery Traditionally attributed to James Cox (c.1723–1800), the maker of the Silver Swan at Bowes
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Rise in bonfire alerts after tip closures and green bin rounds axed
THIS is what firefighters are doing to help during the coronavirus pandemic – and how you can help them. Firefighters in North Yorkshire have been called to more than 30 bonfires that have got out of control in the first four weeks of the lockdown
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Calls for cycle courier fines to be ripped up
A SENIOR councillor is calling for fines handed to cycle couriers in York city centre to be dropped. The Press reported that cycle couriers delivering food and medicine have been fined £50 - almost a day's wages - after cycling on pedestrianised
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Town crier is crowned tourism champion for York 2020
YORK’S town crier has been crowned the city’s tourism champion for 2020. Ben Fry was given the title at the York Tourism Awards 2020 on Thursday evening at a virtual celebration of the very best of York’s shops, pubs, hotels, restaurants and attractions
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Small businesses do doorstep deliveries to survive coronavirus storm
GREENGROCERS, pubs and breweries are among the small businesses now delivering to customers to help them through the Covid-19 crisis. The lockdown threatened the livelihoods of many operators when it was first announced, but forward-thinking businesses
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Pensioner Doris made nation smile again as she starred on ITV show last night
A YORK pensioner made the nation smile again last night when she starred in a primetime TV gameshow. Doris Bell, of Woodthorpe, was filmed in Parliament Street last summer for ITV’s ‘In for a Penny,’ which challenges the Great British public to
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CORONAVIRUS: Universal credit calls to charity rocket by 200% in lockdown
FOODBANK voucher referrals by Citizens Advice York have rocketed 150 per cent since the start of lockdown - with universal credit claims up 200 per cent. Figures released by Citizens Advice York - outlining figures for the cases it has dealt with