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Former York City Knights prop Jordan Cox dies aged 27
JORDAN COX, the former York City Knights prop forward, has died aged 27. Cox began his professional rugby career with Hull Kingston Rovers in 2011 and then had spells at Newcastle Thunder, Huddersfield Giants, Halifax RLFC, Warrington Wolves and
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York Hospital reveals plans to resume non-coronavirus urgent services
YORK Hospital revealed tonight it is drawing up plans to resume non- coronavirus urgent services in coming weeks. A spokeswoman for York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust said it previously suspended planned operations and appointments in
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Coronavirus fines set to top 500 in North Yorkshire
CORONAVIRUS fines handed out by police in North Yorkshire are set to top 500 for the first time. North Yorkshire Police is asking people to remember the 26,000 people who have died from Covid-19 as figures, published up to Monday April 27, show
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Two ambulance staff die after contracting Covid-19
TWO long-serving ambulance staff members have died after contracting Covid-19. The Yorkshire Ambulance Service said in a statement that an emergency medical technician from North Yorkshire died on Tuesday. In a statement it said: "It is with
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York pub refurb plan gets approval to go ahead
PLANS for a York pub to have its interior revamped have been given the go-ahead. The Graduate on Lendal will be renamed The Old Bank. Stonegate Pubs - the company that runs the venue - has applied for planning permission to refurbish the interior
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Family spread smiles around village with different costumes
A FAMILY from North Yorkshire have been raising smiles as well as funds during the lockdown. Robin Saunders and his brother Felix had the idea of wearing fancy dress during their walks round the village and have already doubled their fundraising
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York City Knights launch new Knights Lottery
YORK City Knights have announced the launch of a new weekly Knights Lottery, The lottery aims to help grow rugby league in both York and North Yorkshire by supporting the club's Foundation to reach more people in the community. Initially through
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Family of York man who has died urged to contact coroner's office
THE family of a York man who died earlier this week is being urged to come forward by York Coroner's Office. North Yorkshire Police said the office had issued an appeal to find the family of 51-year-old Russell John Parker, who died at his home
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CORONAVIRUS: latest death toll at York Hospital revealed
A TOTAL of 73 patients with coronavirus have now died at York Hospital. Another 46 such patients have died at Scarborough Hospital, bringing the total of fatalities for the York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to 119. The figure was
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The Hundred moved to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic
THE inaugural season of The Hundred has been postponed for a year after the England and Wales Cricket Board decided the ongoing coronavirus pandemic rendered the launch unviable. The new 100-ball competition, featuring eight city-based franchises
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READER VOTE: Should tips reopen?
A COUNCILLOR is calling for tips to open - after a government minister said household waste recycling centres should be reopened urgently. City of York Council closed tips in response to the coronavirus outbreak - as well as pausing green bin rounds
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Huge response after animal park appeals for help to survive Covid lockdown
A POPULAR animal park visitor attraction has met with a huge response to an appeal for help as it battles to survive the lockdown. Monk Park Farm, at Bagby, near Thirsk - which gives visitors a chance to meet a variety of friendly animals - says
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York resident finds more large food - but not a chip this time
ANOTHER York resident has found a large food item this week, but its not a chip this time. Sam Mason was delivered this large onion by Heslington Fresh Foods today. Sam decided to decorate the vegetable with a design to replicate 'Wilson' from
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Painting inspired by hero Captain Tom Moore
A PAINTING of fundraising hero, Captain Tom Moore, created by a member of staff from an organisation in York, will be sold to raise funds for the NHS. Keith Fairley, who works in the lettings team from Ashtons Estate Agents in York, has created
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Fashion stores in York to close as administrators fail to find buyer
More than 1,800 workers are set to lose their jobs at Oasis and Warehouse and two other brands, after administrators said they were unable to find a buyer for the business. Deloitte said that all stores will close indefinitely and online sales
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Covid19 free cancer treatment available for York and North Yorkshire
PATIENTS from York and North Yorkshire will be able to have cancer operations at a coronavirus free cancer hub. The cancer hubs are organised through the existing Cancer Alliances run by the NHS. The location of the regional hub serving the
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Goose at York station becomes social media star - as she lays fourth egg
A goose which has taken advantage of the lockdown to nest in York train station has laid its fourth egg. The proud mother is becoming a social media star after making her home in a raised flowerbed in the middle of the main station concourse.
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Junior football team change appearances to support Diabetes UK charity
A JUNIOR football team from York have chosen to totally change their appearances to raise money for a diabetes charity. Players from Rawcliffe Juniors Under 11s have decided they want to support Diabetes UK during the lock down period in the UK.
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Pandemic puts future of York Central and Castle Gateway in doubt - as council loses £1m a month
COUNCIL bosses are looking at the viability of major schemes – including York Central and the Castle Gateway redevelopment – and if they will be able to go ahead after the coronavirus lockdown. Most of the money secured for these projects come
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Enterprise park's rainbow sign pays tribute to NHS staff
A NEW sign at the entrance to a North Yorkshire enterprise park is based on rainbow designs created by children in honour of the NHS. Harrison Developments LLP, the owners and developers of Malton Enterprise Park, launched a competition for local
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Drax delivers hundreds of laptops to help students during lockdown
HUNDREDS of students have received new laptops from energy company Drax to support their studies during the Covid-19 lockdown. Drax which operates the UK's largest power station near Selby has invested £250,000 in 853 new laptops, each with three
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Kai’s 100-miles to support NHS
A YOUNG boy from York has decided to use his time in lock down to be productive and support the NHS through these difficult times. Kai Berkley-Craze, 8, attends Tang Hall Primary School in York. He has decided that he wants to put his excess
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Two arrested on suspicion of manufacturing drug after police raid in village
TWO men from Leeds have been arrested on suspicion of manufacturing a controlled drug following a police raid at a property in a picturesque village near Easingwold. North Yorkshire Police said officers responded to a report of suspicious circumstances
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Explained: Why pubs may limit drinkers to three pints once lockdown is lifted
A number of changes could be implemented once shops, leisure facilities and pubs reopen their doors in the coming months. Here's what you need to know. What social distancing rules could pubs face? When pubs reopen for business, patrons
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Popular York school set to get £1 million to create extra places
ONE of York's most popular secondary schools could get £1 million to create extra places. Fulford School, could receive a £1m funding boost to help it accommodate extra pupils and improve access to the school site, if agreed by City of York Council
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Neighbours celebrate lottery win
SEVEN people in York are celebrating after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode. The Bracken Close neighbours netted the windfall when YO32 9NZ was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery last week. People
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Organisation launches campaign to support NHS workers
A YORKSHIRE based organisation has launched a new campaign to support the NHS through the coronavirus pandemic. Harry Hall has launched its new ‘Heroes’ campaign, which will see the organisation make a donation of 10 per cent every time a product
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Another day, another huge chip found in York
A SECOND York resident has come across an excessivley large chip during their tea in lock down. Dan Phillips, from New Earswick, has found a chip which he believes may be even larger than that found by fellow York resident Oliver Dale on Tuesday
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Oxford University partners with AstraZeneca to distribute Covid-19 vaccine
THE University of Oxford has partnered with pharmaceutical giant AstraZenenca for the development, manufacture and large-scale distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine candidate that is currently being trialled in the UK. The agreement was announced
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York RUFC receive flood relief funds from the National Lottery
YORK RUFC have been awarded £1,850 National Lottery funding from the Sport England's Community Asset Fund for emergency works following flood damage to the club. The funding will be used to repair and reseed playing pitches which were badly damaged
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Yorkshire director of cricket Martyn Moxon calls elderly fans
IF ANY Yorkshire CCC members who receive a phone call from Martyn Moxon over the next week or two want to reminisce about days gone by, feel free to chew the fat over the 1987 Benson and Hedges Cup final against Northamptonshire at Lord’s. For that
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Supermarket chain with two large York stores warns of £500m coronavirus hit
A SUPERMARKET chain with two large stores in York has warned of a coronavirus hit of more than £500 million to the current year’s profits. Sainsbury's, which has larger stores at Monk's Cross and Foss Bank, has it said social distancing measures
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CORONAVIRUS: Live updates from York and North and East Yorkshire
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KFC: Here's the full list stores that will reopen by May 4
KFC have revealed the locations of each restaurant across the UK that will reopen for deliveries by May 4. The fried chicken chain has gradually opened 20 of its sites over the past two weeks for deliveries only. It said it will now reopen
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B&Q, Homebase and Wickes reopen more stores - here's what bosses have said
DIY chains B&Q, Homebase and Wickes have reopened a vast number of stores after closing in March due to the coronavirus outbreak. Hardware stores have been named as essential retailers by the Government but they still largely shut their doors
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Here's how teenagers can sign up for virtual cookery classes
A cookery school founded by the Great British Bake Off's Prue Leith, is offering cookery courses for under 18s for the first time. The six week course by Leiths, which will see students cooking a full menu each week, has been specially created
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Steph McGovern confirms why Channel 4's The Steph Show has been suspended
Channel 4's The Steph Show - hosted by former BBC Breakfast presenter Steph McGovern is to be 'temporarily' halted. McGovern was originally due to host her daily lunchtime programme The Steph Show from a studio in Leeds, but instead launched it from
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Wetherspoon boss unveils plans to reopen pubs by the summer - full details
WETHERSPOON founder Tim Martin has revealed plans to reopen his chain of bars and hotels in June. The announcement comes as bosses said they hope to benefit from the chain having typically larger pubs than its rivals. Here's a round-up of what
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New team set up in York for end of life care
TEAMS from St Leonard's Hospice and a local hospital trust have joined forces in preparation for increased demand on end of life care services due to the coronavirus pandemic. St Leonard's Hospice@Home team have collaborated with York Teaching
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Council to get extra £5.7m for coronavirus effort
CITY of York Council is to be given a further £5.7m from the government to deal with the impact of coronavirus. Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick announced the extra funding. York has already been given £4.7m of support and the new
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Jail for sex offender who evaded police IT controls
A SEX offender is today serving two years in jail because he evaded police surveillance of his actions. Graphic designer Stephen Cowell, 59, may face more charges when specialist officers finish examining the IT equipment he hid from police, York
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Captain Tom sends message to Press readers - as he celebrates 100th birthday
NATIONAL hero Captain Tom Moore was hailed by York’s leaders today as he celebrated his 100th birthday and thanked our readers for helping him raise almost £30 million for the NHS. The Lord Mayor of York, councillors, MPs, the Royal British Legion
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Captain Tom made honorary colonel on his 100th birthday
CAPTAIN Tom Moore has been appointed as an honorary colonel of the Army Foundation College in Harrogate to mark his 100th birthday. Chief of the General Staff General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith made the appointment, which has been approved by the