Archive - Wednesday, 3 June 2020

‘What was Here’ app takes on a whole new dimension…in York and the East Riding
A FREE phone app that allows users to see what used to be at various locations across the East Riding using old photos has taken on a whole new dimension, which includes York. East Riding Archives unveiled the ‘What was Here’ app last year.…
Design for road repairs nears end
INVESTIGATION and design work ahead of repairs to the closed section of the A19 near Chapel Haddlesey is nearing a conclusion. The process has been delayed by both the slow dissipation of water following the floods in February, and subsequently…
Grandson banned totally from grandparents' life
A GRANDSON has been banned from contacting his elderly grandparents in any way after he twice stole from their house. The couple, aged 80 and 70, told police they had cared for John Lee Johnstone all his life but "we have had enough of his behaviour…
NHS staff get city discounts in York
NHS workers in York are being offered discounts at 40 local businesses and services. York-based business, She Loves, is giving away free loyalty cards worth £39 each to NHS staff in the city as a way of saying thank you. The cards give the holder…
Joyce celebrates 100th birthday after completing 18k standing up challenge
A NORTH Yorkshire centenarian celebrated her 100th birthday having completed her challenge to stand up 100 times, raising more than £18,000 for charity. Joyce Richardson, from Thirsk, set herself the challenge of completing 100 stand ups ahead…
Brewery’s father’s day gift packs
A BREWERY based in North Yorkshire has unveiled a collection of father’s day gifts for dads waiting for the pubs to re-open. Black Sheep Brewery, situated in Masham, have released a set of three father’s day packs featuring a range of its brews,…
York girl in bid for Miss England prize
A GIRL from York is among the contestant competing online for this year’s Miss England award. Jennifer Carless, 15, will be competing against 14 other contestants in bid to win the prize. The contest is currently being held virtually due to the…
CORONAVIRUS: Live updates from York and North and East Yorkshire
10:55am A campaign to raise the profile of small and independent businesses through the coronavirus crisis has been…
Celebrate our wonderful volunteers
THIS week is Volunteers' Week – a national celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. At St Leonard's Hospice, we are lucky to have well over 600 volunteers who share their time, skills and passion…
Investigations into fatal York crash taking place today - delays possible
INVESTIGATIONS into a fatal crash which happened in York city centre will be taking place this morning (Wednesday). Traffic constable Mark Patterson said there may be delays on Rougier Street, Station Road and Lendal Bridge. He said investigations…
Protest but violence is not the answer
THE tragic death of African-American George Flyod in Minneapolis on May 25 and the protests against the incident are understandable and, fired by emotion and the seeking justice for George Floyd's family, are fully justified. But the attacks against…
This is how quarantine should be implemented
COMPARE Covid-19 to rabies, and the way proper quarantine is applied: six months in controlled isolation. Australia has implemented this control since the start of the pandemic, and even now only Australians are allowed entry, but they still have…
Building fire in Haxby spreads to woodland
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze in a garden in Haxby last night (Tuesday). Fire crews from Acomb and Huntington were called to reports of a large fire in a rear garden at about 9.40pm. This turned out to be an outbuilding on fire in a wooded area…
Shelby-James Moore-Rowlands
Shelby-James MOORE-ROWLANDS Born May 27th, 2020. Welcome to the world. Love Mummy, Daddy, Lilly, uncle James and Nana.…
Anne Margaret PLATT
PLATT Anne Margaret (nee Skelton) Passed away peacefully in her sleep, May 29th 2020. Loving wife of Chris, beloved sister and auntie. Freeman of York. Great and fun loving friend to many. Anne will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Memorial gathering
DAVID FORREST
FORREST David W (Dave) Resident of Dunnington, passed away peacefully at St. Leonard's Hospice, on May 27th, 2020, following a brief illness aged only 83 years. Always remembered as the original wild rover and our superhero. We will continue your life
Rita RHODES
RHODES Rita Passed away two year ago today. We, your family miss you, In the house where you used to be, We wanted so much to keep you, But God willed it not to be. Now you are in God's keeping, You suffer no more pain, So, dear God, take care of her
CLARICE BOWES
BOWES Clarice On May 29th, peacefully at Osborne House, Selby, aged 94 years, late of Tadcaster. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, much loved mum of David, Anne and the late Peter and mother-in-law of Lesley and Nigel, treasured grandma of Alex and Lara
Gordon Walker
WALKER Gordon Doreen would like to thank her family, Judy, Pete, Andrew and Geoff, her friends John Fawcett, Jenny Craggs, Jenny Jenkins, David and Louise Harriman and the rest of her friends and neighbours for their kindness and support during her recent
Michael NOBLE
NOBLE Michael On May 25th, peacefully at home, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Ann, much loved dad of Ian and Paul and father-in-law of Yvonne and Sharon. Treasured grandad of Zara, Michael, Konrad, Natalie and Kerry, and great grandad to 8. Also
Calls for more time on major projects in York delayed by coronavirus
TWO major York projects have been hit by delays - as the combined authority asks government for deadlines on big developments to be extended. The Government agreed to put essential funding towards the York Central and train station frontage plans…
'Dentists must be supported to be able to open safely' - MP
YORK Outer MP Julian Sturdy has welcomed the announcement that dental surgeries can re-open for routine care from Monday - after pressing the Government for a decision. As part of the coronavirus response, ordinary dental care has been suspended…
Backlog means priority will be given to urgent dental cases
A PRIVATE dental surgery in York has added a fifth treatment room - while all dental assessments will now take place over the phone - as practices get ready to reopen next week under new social distancing measures. Dr Andrea Ubhi, who owns Andrea…
Coney Street shop may be turned into a cafe
A PHONE shop in the city centre could be turned into a new cafe and restaurant. A planning application has been submitted for the EE store on Coney Street to become a cafe. There are no details on what type of restaurant the unit could be turned…
‘Light a candle to George Floyd’ - says Archbishop of York
THE Archbishop of York is calling on city residents to show solidarity with protestors in America by lighting a candle rather than organising demonstrations - which he says are unwise in the current coronavirus climate. Dr John Sentamu said he…
Electronics boss recruits (and says industry will bounce back)
A NORTH Yorkshire company has used its overseas contacts to be able to supply vital equipment to protect UK workers. Electronics Direct, in Sheriff Hutton, has provided more than 250,000 face masks to clients, along with electronic components for…
New Shambles Market layout flagged as example for all city centres
THE new layout of Shambles Market, which now incorporates social distancing guidelines, has been praised by the government as an example for all city centres to follow. Car showrooms and outdoor markets were allowed to re-open on Monday in York,
York dentist says returning to business as normal is 'madness'
A DENTIST at one of York’s largest practices has warned it would be "madness and irresponsible" to return to business as usual from next week. Practices suspended routine care on March 25 in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus but can reopen…
'Our mission was to help as many businesses as possible during the lockdown’
A CAMPAIGN to raise the profile of small and independent businesses through the coronavirus crisis has been hailed a success. The Press launched Supporting Local Businesses to spread the word about how businesses hit by the lockdown restrictions…
Press readers salute their unsung heroes
FROM medical staff to care workers, key workers to charity staff and children to neighbours, York people have rallied round to help each other out in their time of need. The coronavirus pandemic has drawn us together, with members of the public…
COLUMN: What are your options for late payments?
ALMOST a third (31 per cent) of SMEs have experienced late payments costing their business critical money and time, according to industry research released by Hitachi Capital UK. More worrying are the figures released by the Federation of Small Businesses…
'Scented sanitisers saved our business' says York shop ahead of reopening
"SCENTED hand sanitisers have saved our business", said a co-owner of The Yorkshire Soap Company. Marcus Doyle said they had sold tens of thousands of bottles during the coronavirus lockdown, with customers topping up orders with soaps and home…

2nd June 2020