Archive - Monday, 6 April 2020

JEFFREY FRANCIS WEBSTER
WEBSTER Jeffrey Francis Late of Acomb, York. Passed away peacefully at home aged 90 years on April 1st 2020. Much loved and sadly missed uncle and friend. Memorial Service will be held at a future date.
Robert Henry “Bob” DARBYSHIRE
DARBYSHIRE Robert Henry "Bob" Freeman of the City of York, passed away peacefully on April 1st, at Minster Grange Care Home after a long illness, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Audrey and loving dad to Kevin and Joy. A dear brother of…
Kathleen WARE
WARE Kathleen On March 29th, suddenly in hospital, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Charles, much loved mother of Paula, Clive and Alistair, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. A private cremation will be followed by a memorial service…
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THE PRESS YORK OFFICE TEMPORARY CLOSURE As a precaution, Newsquest have advised all staff to work from home for the foreseeable future. We have all the appropriate IT equipment and remote infrastructure in place to ensure our service is not affected in…
Another patient with coronavirus dies at York Hospital Trust
ANOTHER patient who tested positive for Covid-19 has died at York Hospital Foundation Trust.
CORONAVIRUS: Live updates from York and North and East Yorkshire
Here is your daily review of coronavirus developments in York and North Yorkshire, and nationwide
More than 850 calls and 750 emails to council coronavirus helpline
FORTY-five emergency applications for help from a hardship fund set up to help York residents were received in just seven days.
York teacher short-listed for Teacher of the Year award
A TALENTED York teacher has been shortlisted for a top award.
Director of York vehicle centre hits out over new MOT rules
A YORK based vehicle repair centre says the government delay for MOT testing could cause accidents if vehicles are not road worthy.
Best games to play with friends and family during lockdown
From Psych! to classics such as Uno, technology is enabling us to play together even when we are physically apart.
New pop-up food shop opens in York village
A POP-UP shop has opened in a York village to help see the community through the Coronavirus epidemic.
CORONAVIRUS: Businesses and members of the public get to quiz leaders
FOUR of the leaders of North Yorkshire’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic will give an update on the work they are doing, and take questions from residents and businesses, in a live broadcast tomorrow (Tuesday, April 7).
Nursery creates rainbow of hope with plants - week after attack
A HORTICULTURAL nursery which was raided by thieves has created a colourful rainbow of plants as a symbol of hope.
CORONAVIRUS: Business donates equipment to help health team in York ICU
DOCTORS and nurses treating York’s sickest patients have received vital support to improve communication in intensive care.
Amazon Music - How to get streaming service free for three months
As the lockdown continues in the UK - online retailer Amazon has launched an extended three-month free trial for its Music Unlimited service.
Debenhams to file for administration
Department store Debenhams, which has a store based in York, is on the brink of administration for the second time in a year, the company has confirmed.
Map reveals areas ignoring social distancing rules
People in Middlesbrough are most likely to flout the new “stay at home” rules designed to curb the spread of Covid-19, survey data collected by a health app has suggested.
CORONAVIRUS: Appeal hits £25,000 target within days to deliver hampers to families
AN EMERGENCY appeal to raise £25,000 to deliver essential foods to vulnerable York families hit its target within days.
CORONAVIRUS: York College steps in to help foodbanks
A COLLEGE in York is doing its bit to help support foodbanks in the city throughout the Coronavirus crisis.
CORONAVIRUS: York corner shops link up with Deliveroo to deliver essentials
A CHAIN of corner shops with four outlets in York has partnered with Deliveroo to do doorstep deliveries.
University of York technicians make coronavirus face shields for frontline workers
TECHNICIANS from the University of York are producing personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline workers as part of the national response to Covid-19.
Martial arts boss backs Press Supporting Local Businesses campaign
A MARTIAL arts teacher, who won a Press Community Pride Award last year, has revealed how the stay at home measures took him to the ‘depths of despair’ - but is back fighting fit and helping others through the pandemic.
York-based housebuilder launches £1m charity giveaway
A YORK-headquartered housebuilder has launched a £1 million charity giveaway to support young people.
CORONAVIRUS: York cycle shop giving away 162 bikes to NHS staff in show of support
A YORK cycle shop is planning to give away 162 bikes to NHS workers - and offering to repair their existing bikes -in a show of support during the coronavirus crisis.
CORONAVIRUS: Self-isolation and hand sanitisers are nothing new in York
Self-isolation, social distancing and hand sanitising may be concepts that have come to the fore with the Covid-19 outbreak - but they are nothing new in York.
Plan for new fitness studio at York school
A NEW gym block could be built at a York secondary school.
£3.9 million scheme to upgrade A1079 roundabout completed
A £3.9 MILLION scheme to upgrade a roundabout on the A1079 east of Pocklington has been completed.
Music group is providing vital support for isolated
A MUSIC group, bringing together vulnerable and isolated people in York, is looking to support its members through the Coronavirus pandemic.
Police investigate report of man being abusive and threatening
POLICE are investigating after a man was allegedly abusive and threatening towards a person in Ryedale.
'High-value' van with LED screen stolen from York storage facility
A "HIGH-VALUE" van with a large LED screen was allegedly stolen from a self storage facility in York.
WH Smith secures £120m loan and will raise cash to get it through Covid-19 crisis
WH Smith said it has secured a new £120 million loan and will raise more cash to help it get through the coronavirus crisis.
Teddy bear catches fire at York property
FIREFIGHTERS were called out after a teddy bear caught fire at a property in York.
Party time in York: but when was this?
WE'RE all probably getting a bit stir crazy by now.
Pocklington Arts Centre's crowdfunding appeal passes halfway mark
POCKLINGTON Arts Centre's crowdfunding appeal to help “secure its long-term future” has passed the halfway mark.
Memorable museum moments from York's history: 7 great photos
MUSEUMS, galleries and just about everything else is closed down for the time being, while we weather this coronavirus pandemic.
LETTER: What we can learn from China on tackling virus
Once again Stephen Lewis has written an excellent article about the virus in Wuhan, this time about the use of phones to monitor people’s health (Lucky to be ‘green to go’ in city of 11 million, April 3).
LETTER: I was proud to join in the ‘Clap for Carers’, says York City chairman McGill
On Thursday night at 8pm, my family and I, six adults, all walked to the end of our lane and, along with millions of others, banged our pans in thanks to the wonderful people of the NHS.
Join us for a virtual walk along the River Derwent
Fed up of being stuck at home? Before lockdown BOB ADAMS completed leg two of his walk along the River Derwent. So stay indoors - and join him from your armchair...
Key railway workers enable 400,000 tonnes of freight to be transported across Yorkshire each week
NETWORK Rail’s key workers are enabling more than 400,000 of tonnes of vital medical supplies, food, fuel and consumer goods to be transported across Yorkshire each week.
Debenhams prepares to enter administration - again
Department store Debenhams is on the brink of administration for the second time in a year, the company has confirmed.
Village store is up for sale
A VILLAGE store which was established more than 115 years ago has gone on sale.

5th April 2020