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CORONAVIRUS: Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire rise - but no more in York
THE number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the City of York Council area has remained at 75 today - the same as yesterday. Figures were released by Public Health England today (Tuesday). However, both the North Yorkshire County Council area
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Four residents with Covid-19 symptoms die at North Yorkshire care home
FOUR residents with coronavirus symptoms have died at a North Yorkshire care home, it has emerged. Vida Healthcare said they had all passed away at Vida Grange, its specialist dementia home in Pannal, Harrogate, over the past three weeks, 'under
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Police step up patrols in Harrogate after influx of visitors
POLICE have said that it is stepping in patrols in Harrogate town today - after the force said it has seen an increase in the number of visitors. The move follows an increase in the number of people who are visiting the town despite the government
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York school makes 150 visors for frontline staff in one day
STAFF at a York school used their design and technology equipment to help in the fight against Coronavirus. The laser and cutter and workshop space at Manor CE Academy was used to manufacture more than 150 protective visors for NHS and care workers
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Historic York church gets £10k grant
A MUCH-LOVED York church which dates back to the 14th century has received a £10,000 grant towards major repairs and to make it watertight. The Grade 1 listed All Saints’ Church, Pavement, has been given the money through the National Churches Trust
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Plan for block of flats on Shipton Road gets go-ahead
PLANS for a new assisted living apartment scheme to be built on Shipton Road have been given the go-ahead by councillors. The scheme would see the Barleyfields sheltered housing building demolished - as well as extensions to the Ashbank Villa.
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More patients with Covid-19 die at York Hospital - taking total to 16
TWO more patients with coronavirus have died at York Hospital, taking the total number of Covid-19 related fatalties to 16. Another eight such patients have died at Scarborough Hospital, the other hospital run by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation
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Here are the Easter opening times for supermarkets
Easter celebrations are set to be much different than usual this year as the lockdown shows no signs of ending soon. The Easter weekend begins on Good Friday (April 10), and supermarkets will still be open to allow shoppers to buy any essentials
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Police issue 11 fines so far for people breaking coronavirus rules
POLICE have issued 11 fines so far for people breaking the coronavirus rules. North Yorkshire Police said that since last Thursday, April 2, it has issued 11 fines across the area. Currently, fines for first-time offenders are £60, but £30 for
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Two arrested on suspicion of affray and criminal damage - samurai sword seized from scene
POLICE arrested two men and seized a samurai sword after an incident in North Yorkshire, in which a car was damaged. Officers were alerted to reports of an ongoing incident on Stonefall Avenue in Harrogate at around 10.20pm on Monday. A spokesperson
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CORONAVIRUS: Boris Johnson 'stable' and not requiring ventilation
Boris Johnson is "stable" after spending the night in intensive care following a worsening of his coronavirus symptoms, Downing Street has said. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said he had been receiving "standard oxygen treatment" but
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CORONAVIRUS: Changes to kerbside recycling collections in York
YOU might see a few changes to the way recycling is collected in York in the weeks ahead. City of York Council is introducing temporary changes to the recycling process in order to protect its vital frontline staff and allow for additional social
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Aldi launch Baby and Toddler special event - with home delivery
Supermarket chain Aldi has brought back its Baby and Toddler Event - but with a few changes due to the coronavirus pandemic. As the crisis continues, Aldi have introduced an option to pre-order items and have them delivered in order to avoid queues
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Archbishop prays through the night for Boris Johnson
THE Archbishop of York prayed through the night for Boris Johnson after it emerged that the Prime Minister had gone into intensive care as he battles the coronavirus. A spokeswoman said Dr John Sentamu prayed through the night for the Prime Minister
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CORONAVIRUS: York Theatre Royal shut until middle of June at earliest
YORK Theatre Royal has confirmed that it has cancelled or postponed all performances and it’s building will be closed to the public until the middle of June, at the earliest. A Theatre spokesperson said it continued to follow Government and Public
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First glimpse of inside NHS Nightingale hospital being built in North Yorkshire
A PICTURE showing the inside of a new Nightingale hospital being built in North Yorkshire has been posted on social media. On Tuesday last week, The Press reported that The Harrogate Convention Centre was a hive of activity amid reports it was
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York vets supplies medicine deliveries through Coronavirus pandemic
A YORK veterinary practice is supporting its patients through the Coronavirus pandemic by providing a medicine delivery service. Birchwood Veterinary Practice is playing its part during the COVID-19 pandemic by delivering medicines to the doorsteps
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York brewery launches village drive-thru for essentials
AN independent brewery has turned its site into a community hub to offer provisions for elderly villagers. Andy Herrington, founder of Ainsty Ales Brewery in Acaster Malbis, said the village had no shops or local amenities and the vast majority
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Prime Minister in intensive care: Nation to 'Clap for Boris' tonight
THE Prime Minister has been taken into intensive care as his coronavirus symptoms worsen - and the nation is being urged to show their support. Last night (Monday), Downing Street confirmed Boris Johnson had been taken into intensive care at St
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'Boris is as strong as an ox and the odds are in his favour' - get well wishes for Prime Minister
WELL wishers from across York have been posting messages of support for Prime Minister Boris Johnson - after news that he was placed in intensive care with severe coronavirus symptoms. Kevin Hollinrake, MP for Thirsk and Malton, said:“Boris is
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Temperatures heading for 19C tomorrow - but what about the Easter weekend?
THE fine weather looks set to come to an end - just in time for the Easter weekend. While today and tomorrow will see more sunshine and temperatures rising to 18 or 19C, Thursday and Good Friday are likely to see more cloud and temperatures slipping
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CRICKET: Yorkshire appoint Hutton as their new chairman
YORKSHIRE County Cricket Club have announced that Roger Hutton has been appointed as its new chairman, with former all-rounder and vice-captain Neil Hartley becoming the club’s new vice-chairman. Hutton, a joint managing partner at Leeds-based law
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RUGBY UNION: York promoted as champions of North One East
YORK RUFC have been named as champions of the North One East after the Rugby Football Union determined the final league positions based upon a points-per-game system. Sport throughout the country has come to a standstill a result of the coronavirus
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'April Super Pink Moon' - How and when to see it in the skies this week
A so-called ‘Pink Moon’ will be spotted over the skies of the UK this week - NASA have confirmed. But what is the 'Pink Moon' and how can you see it? Here's everything you need to know. What is a Pink Moon? In recent years,
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Michael Gove confirms he is self-isolating
Cabinet member and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Michael Gove, has gone into self-isolation after a family member started showing symptoms of Covid-19. Mr Gove confirmed he has started self-isolating yesterday and will work from home.
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Prime Minister in intensive care: Nation to 'Clap for Boris' tonight
THE Prime Minister has been taken into intensive care as his coronavirus symptoms worsen - and the nation is being urged to show their support. Last night, Downing Street confirmed Boris Johnson had been taken into intensive care at St Thomas'
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'Perverted' child sex offender jailed
A “PERVERTED” 19-year-old child sex offender from East Yorkshire has been jailed for six years after he pleaded guilty to nine offences. Jack Walker, of Fort Terrace, Bridlington, pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual activity with a child, two
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CORONAVIRUS: Boots may only allow customers to shop for ‘essential items’
Boots shoppers may be restricted from browsing non-essential items as part of plans to safeguard staff and stick to Government guidelines as the coronavirus crisis continues. The pharmacy chain - which has several stores in York, including Coney
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York care home in pen pal scheme with city schools
YORK schools have teamed up with a city care home in a pen pals scheme to bring cheer to elderly residents who are self-isolating. Meadowbeck Care Home in Osbaldwick has partnered with a number of local schools including Osbaldwick Academy and
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Boris Johnson in intensive care: Your questions answered
Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care after his coronavirus symptoms worsened. What does this mean and will he continue to lead the country’s response to the pandemic? Your questions have been answered... Why has Mr Johnson been
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Boris Johnson in intensive care: Politicians from all sides send well wishes
Politicians across the spectrum have wished Boris Johnson well after the Prime Minister was placed in intensive care with severe coronavirus symptoms. Newly elected Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer led messages of support from all the major party
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Town crier tournament postponed in North Yorkshire
THE decision has been taken to postpone a town crier championships in North Yorkshire, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The Ancient & Honourable Guild of Town Criers Championships 2020 was set to take place at Helmsley Walled Gardens on July 18
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Appeal after puppy is mistreated by teenagers
AN appeal has been launched after a puppy was seen being mistreated by a group of teenagers. A witness saw the incident in Sowerby Crescent in the North Yorkshire town of Stokesley at 1pm on Sunday and bought the five-month-old terrier off the
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Boris Johnson in intensive care: Your questions answered
Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care after his coronavirus symptoms worsened. What does this mean and will he continue to lead the country’s response to the pandemic? Your questions have been answered... Why has Mr Johnson
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LETTER: Is today’s clean air a taste of things to come?
For my daily lockdown exercise I recently had a cycle around York city centre. The tranquility was eerie and remarkable, but what struck me more was how fresh and clean the air is. One bus crossed my path and the foul taste in the air at its rear
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Living alone in lockdown - with dementia
LIFE in lockdown is challenging for all of us - but what if you have dementia and are living alone in self isolation? That is the reality for Michael Anderson, who is living with dementia and has cancer of the bladder. Michael is a member of a support
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World’s biggest stars to appear in virtual concert
Lady Gaga is to bring together some of the world’s biggest stars for a virtual concert to mark the “gravity” of the coronavirus pandemic and celebrate frontline workers. People in lockdown will be able to tune in to the One World: Together At Home
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Hubs set up in North Yorkshire schools and nurseries for children of critical workers
A SERIES of hubs have been set up in schools and nurseries across North Yorkshire to make sure critical workers have childcare throughout bank holidays, weekends and other times where there is no other local provision. North Yorkshire County Council
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Asda launches new ‘volunteer cards’ to help those self-isolating - here’s how it works
Asda has launched a 'volunteer shopping card' to help those who are self-isolating due to the coronavirus. The new initiative comes after the UK Government identified over a million people in England and further afield as particularly vulnerable
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Easter weekend weather forecast from Good Friday to Easter Sunday
The Met Office has released the forecast for those looking forward to the four-day Easter weekend. The current outlook for the run-up to the weekend is cloud, rain and coastal gales easing across the far northwest on Wednesday. However, many
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Here are the Easter supermarket opening times across the UK
Easter celebrations are set to be much different than usual this year as the lockdown shows no signs of ending soon. The Easter weekend begins on Good Friday (April 10), and supermarkets will still be open to allow shoppers to buy any essentials
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Boots may only allow customers to shop for ‘essential items’
Boots shoppers may be restricted from browsing non-essential items as part of plans to safeguard staff and stick to Government guidelines as the coronavirus crisis continues. The pharmacy chain - which has stores across the country - has now introduced
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New team helps SMEs with coronavirus business interruption scheme
A YORK accountancy, advisory and audit firm have created a specialist team to support SMEs applying for the coronavirus business interruption scheme (CBILS). Garbutt + Elliott have brought together experts to provide guidance, and launched a free
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CORONAVIRUS: Top GP answers your questions on Covid-19
QUESTIONS about coronavirus symptoms, when residents who have been ill should think about calling the doctor, how people can get their prescriptions and whether a coronavirus test might be available at your local surgery have been answered by a York
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CORONAVIRUS: Vulnerable 'put at risk' by employers
A VULNERABLE York woman with health problems has been told she must keep coming to work by her company despite concerns - according to an independent health organisation. A Healthwatch York spokesperson says they have received many calls from people
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Abusive man who made woman sleep on floor 'like a dog' is jailed
A “COERCIVE and controlling” partner told his girlfriend to sleep on bare floorboards like a dog and repeatedly strangled her, York Crown Court heard. She later told police she feared Paul Robert Precious, 40, was going to kill her, said Philip
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York curry house is now thriving as takeaway
A POPULAR York restaurant that is now operating as a takeaway due to the coronavirus crisis has seen a spike in its sales - as the company tries to ride out the pandemic. Mumbai Lounge, in Fossgate, is promoting its delivery service through The
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CORONAVIRUS: York teacher making masks to help front-line workers
A DESIGN and technology teacher at St Peter’s School, York, is helping the fight against coronavirus by making visors in his classroom. They will be an added boost to frontline workers - after 6,500 items of protective equipment were donated by
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NHS debt write-off welcomed by York councillors
MORE than £13 billion of NHS debt was written off by the Government at the start of the month. And York councillors welcomed the move. Cllr Carol Runciman, executive member for health, said the amount of money hospitals were paying in interest could
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Top level changes at York law firm
LAW firm Lupton Fawcett has appointed insolvency lawyer James Richardson as its new managing partner. James takes over from corporate specialist Jonathan Oxley, who is the new chairman. James has more than 30 years’ experience of advising insolvency
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CORONAVIRUS: ‘People are terrified’ - York union's warning to employers
EMPLOYEES are “terrified” that York companies are not doing enough to protect them during the coronavirus outbreak - according to a union. And an email address has been launched where staff can anonymously report their worries - whether they are