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New figures reveal how many more people have tested positive for coronavirus in York
THE number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the City of York Council area has increased again. Public Health England said there had been a total of 282 cases by today (Friday), up by 11 from 271 cases yesterday. The figure has risen today
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Anger over Bishy Road social distancing bollards
CYCLISTS claim that moves to make social distancing easier in a popular shopping street have actually made the road more dangerous. City of York Council put bollards in the cycle lane on Bishy Road to widen the area for pedestrians using its shops
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Waste recycling sites reopen across district
HOUSEHOLD waste recycling sites across East Yorkshire reopen next week so that residents can dispose of essential waste – but strict measures will be in place as the lockdown continues. East Riding of Yorkshire Council says all 10 sites reopen from
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Funding help at hand in coronavirus pandemic
HELP may be at hand for York voluntary organisations facing tough financial problems because of the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown. York CVS, a social action organisation which supports and champions York’s voluntary, community and social enterprise
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Top business stories of the week from York
Business stories from this week highlight the troubling times facing our local economy and individual businesses. Some also reflect the resilience within our communities as people working across a range of sectors find new ways to operate, support
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May tradition saved in village near York - virtually
RESIDENTS in a York village have refused to let the coronavirus pandemic prevent them maintaining an annual May tradition going back 75 years. Children from the primary school in Poppleton have danced around a maypole on the village green every
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North Yorkshire 'shoot to kill' bank robber jailed for nearly 4 years
A MAN who robbed a bank in North Yorkshire and threatened staff with a 'shoot to kill' note has been jailed for nearly four years – less than a month after the robbery took place. On April 6, a man wearing a black beanie hat and a black scarf round
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Calls for PPE for workers and police to handle queues as some tips set to reopen
Councils should be confident to reopen tips “as soon as possible”, a senior Government minister has said, but there have been warnings that protective equipment for waste workers and proper social distancing must be put in place. Local Government
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Scrubs and visors boost
ALMOST 300 seamstresses and other volunteers across the York and Malton area are creating scrubs and visors to help protect key workers from coronavirus. Three people in Malton, Chloe Shipley, her partner Kevin Jacques and Henny Clark, decided less
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Housebuilder plans to reopen construction sites in York and East Yorkshire
HOUSEBUILDER Barratt Developments Yorkshire East is planning a phased return to construction sites from May 11. New working practices, including a nominated 'social distancing marshal' on all sites, are being introduced to ensure a safe work place
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3 men arrested after thefts from cars in North Yorkshire
THREE men have been arrested after thefts from cars in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police say that over the past four months, there have been a large number of reports of thefts, particularly in the south of Harrogate. The offences mainly
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The large chip saga continues in York
THE saga continues in York, as another resident finds a large chip with their tea. This time, the chip came from Mr Chippy, a fish and chip shop located in Church Street. Claire Gibb, who found the chip as she tucked into her meal, said: "It
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Hospital deaths in York and Scarborough rise to 124
The number of patients with coronavirus who have died at York Teaching Hospital NHS Trust's hospitals has risen to 124, NHS England has announced. The figure stood yesterday at 119. The deaths have happened at the two hospitals run by the trust
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York Trust records another death from Covid-19 - taking total to 124
THE York Hospital Trust has recorded another death from Covid-19 - taking the total to 124. In the latest NHS statement on coronavirus, the Trust - which includes York and Scarborough hospital - has now recorded 124 deaths. A further 352 people
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‘Puppet’ challenge set to raise hundreds for York Rescue Boat
THE cousin of a teenager who drowned in York’s River Ouse last year has found a novel way of raising funds for York Rescue Boat while staying at home in isolation. Hayleigh Lockwood Twose - whose 19-year-old cousin Sonny Ferry died in the River
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Restaurant supporting NHS calls for local help
A RESTAURANT in York, that has been supporting NHS front line workers, needs help from the public if they are going to continue. Caesars Italian Restaurant, in Goodramgate, has been supporting staff at York Teaching Hospital in the battle against
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Ex-York RI secretary Emmel dies
FORMER York RI RUFC general secretary Bernard Emmel has died. Emmel served as secretary as well as playing for York RI for many years, captaining the seconds, thirds and Senators sides. "It is my sad duty to report the passing of Bernard Emmel
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Annual RSPCA pet show goes online in lock down
AN ANNUAL pet show, hosted by the RSPCA, has been forced to move online due to the coronavirus pandemic. One of the big draws of the RSPCA York, Harrogate and District Branch Easter Fair is the annual pet show. However, with lockdown in full effect
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WATCH: Doves released at York Hospital to remember fallen NHS workers
THIS is the moment doves were released at York Hospital to remember those carers who have lost their lives in the coronavirus struggle. John Gowlett released the birds yesterday (Thursday) evening - to coincide with the national Clap for Carers
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Selco's York branch to reopen next week after coronavirus closure
THE York branch of a national builders’ merchant will reopen next Wednesday to help resume its online service to tradespeople. Selco Builders Warehouse’s 68 branches and all its delivery services have been closed since the UK officially entered
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WATCH: Young boy celebrates birthday with fire service suprise
A YOUNG boy from York celebrated his birthday on Thursday, with a special suprise from the fire service. Teddy-George Cobley turned three-years-old on Thursday. As the country is in lock down, they were unable to celebrate properly with his friends
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Welcome for new 'child - friendly' York ring road underpass now with VIDEO
CYCLISTS have welcomed a new traffic free way across the York Outer Ring Road after the opening of an underpass. But they say it needs to be better signposted, with at least one only finding its York end because they had ridden it the other way
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Web platform allows people to share life stories
A NEW web platform has been set up to allow people to share their stories and build up a personal online portfolio. The platform, TellAStory, was set up by Phil Swainston of York and his partner, Victoria Danielsson, who originates from Stockholm
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Urgent inquiry into Covid-19 hospitality and tourism action plan has 5pm deadline
Today is the last day to add views to the urgent inquiry into what action hospitality and tourism will need to survive the COVID-19 crisis. The All Party Parliamentary Group for Hospitality and Tourism inquiry is looking into what measures businesses
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Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards ceremony goes digital for 2020
THE annual Hull and East Yorkshire tourism “Oscars”, which was postponed earlier this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, is being transferred online with a virtual awards ceremony. The Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards, the REYTAs,
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CORONAVIRUS: Stay away from National Parks police warn residents
POLICE in North Yorkshire are warning people to stay away from National Parks this weekend. North York Moors National Park Authority, Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, Cleveland Police and North Yorkshire Police are urging people once again
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RFL handed £16 million by government in lifeline for the sport
YORK City Knights are set to benefit from a share of the £16 million government loan given to safeguard the immediate future of rugby league. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, no rugby league matches have been played since March 15, leaving significant
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Pub launches helpline to support most vulnerable in community
AN EAST Yorkshire pub has launched an initiative which supports the local community’s most vulnerable members who are self-isolating in their homes. Rhian Livingstone, operator at The Buck in Driffield, has set up a helpline and Facebook page as
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Chris in bid for Community Pride award win
A MAN from York has been nominated for a Community Pride award after organising an online gaming tournament involving professional footballers. Chris Chelin, who lives in Clifton, works at a property management organisation in the city. As
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Police warning as crashes between cars and bikes on the rise in North Yorkshire
THE number of crashes involving cars and bikes has gone up under lockdown. According to North Yorkshire Police, the proportion of collisions involving pedal cyclists in the county has risen from 20 per cent to 27 per cent. The figures are based
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York musician set to release second single
A MUSICIAN from York is set to release their second single next week, after a positive reaction to their debut tune. Cold Culprits, also known as Andy C Watson, released his first single called ‘We Will Bleed’ around two weeks ago. Now, the
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Ex-Knight Petersen launches JustGiving page to support Cox family
A CROWDFUNDING page has been set up to raise money for former York City Knights prop Jordan Cox who died aged 27 on Thursday. The page has been set up by retired rugby league player Dave Petersen, who featured for the Knights during their 2019 season
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Stolen quad bikes recovered thanks to trackers
TWO quad bikes were recovered within hours of their thefts from North Yorkshire – thanks to vehicle trackers. Just before 2am on Thursday, a farmer in a rural area between Harrogate and Otley was woken by a notification from their tracker service
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Interim chair appointed at Humber LEP as Lord Haskins retires
Lord Haskins has retired as Humber LEP Chair after eight years of service. Chris Haskins announced his intention to stand down in September 2019 but agreed to postpone his departure in light of local authorities’ devolution discussions. The
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B&Q reveal new rules for customers after reopening all 288 UK stores
B&Q has revealed its new rules for customers after reopening all its branches following the coronavirus shutdown. The DIY retailer gradually reopened its 288 UK stores over the past two weeks, with its last remaining sites opening their doors
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'We've got to be innovative with training' says Yorkshire bowler Fisher
MATTHEW FISHER believes cricketers up and down the land are getting a glimpse of what it would be like to play an individual sport as they bid to maintain fitness in anticipation for a return to action this summer. The Yorkshire County Cricket Club
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Jailed for lockdown Abbey trip
A BANNED driver who flouted the national lockdown by driving repeatedly on North Yorkshire’s roads has been jailed for 22 weeks. John James Richardson, 31, broke the law 18 times in two weeks as he drove two cars on the Yorkshire coast. Police
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Ryanair announces up to 3,000 job losses across pilots and cabin crew
UP TO 3,000 jobs across pilots and cabin crew are to be cut at Ryanair. The budget airline group announced that a restructuring programme could also involve unpaid leave and pay being slashed by up to 20 per cent, as well as the closure of "a number
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CORONAVIRUS: Live updates from York and North and East Yorkshire
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North Yorkshire Police 'well on track' to meet recruitment targets
NORTH Yorkshire Police says it is "well on track" to meet its targets as part of the Government’s major recruitment drive. Police ranks across England and Wales have been bolstered with an additional 3,005 officers since the Government launched
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Professional boxing is hopeful of returning in July
YORK’s six professional boxers may be eligible to return to the ring in July, according to a statement by the British Boxing Board of Control. Released to boxing promoters on Thursday, the statement revealed a number of measures, the headline one
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All ports closed as Terrington couple's world cruise runs into coronavirus
THERE was no hint of a global pandemic on the horizon when the P&O Arcadia sailed from Southampton Docks on January 3 to begin a 101-day world cruise. Among the 2,000 passengers on board - in a small, two-berth cabin with its own balcony -
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County council fears cash shortfall
COUNCIL chiefs in North Yorkshire are warning that social care and other essential services are likely to suffer through lack of funding. North Yorkshire County Council its share of a national funding pot is only half of the additional cash it
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Coroner plea to dead man’s family
North Yorkshire Police has confirmed that the 51-year-old man's next of kin have been located. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE family of a York man who died earlier this week is being urged
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Press gives free adverts to 190 businesses and launches e-commerce support
ALMOST 200 businesses have benefited from The Press' free advert campaign to promote how they have adapted to get through the lockdown. Many of the city's small and independent traders have turned to online sales and direct deliveries to help them
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York Game of Thrones actor in new feature film release set in North Yorkshire
YORK actor and Game Of Thrones star Mark Addy stars in a new a feature film set in North Yorkshire. The film, called The Runaways, stars Addy, Tara Fitzgerald (Brassed Off) and recent BAFTA winner Molly Windsor. It follows the adventures of
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Doctors 'extremely worried' by 70% drop in York cancer referrals
YORK has recorded a sharp drop in cancer referrals - sparking concern from GPs. NHS Vale of York Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) cancer lead, Dr Daniel Cottingham, told The Press that the two-week referral rate for cancer appointments across