JUST five new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed tonight in the whole of York and North Yorkshire. Public Health England said two new cases had been confirmed in the City of York Council area, taking the total number of confirmed cases to
A PERSONAL stylist is helping people use the lockdown period to detox their wardrobe and overhaul their body image to boost confidence. York-based Sara Anson has launched a range of services from virtual shopping experiences to style parties.
FOUR men were arrested after drugs raids in a North Yorkshire town. North Yorkshire Police officers responded to reports of drug-related activity at two Scarborough properties on Sunday (May 17) and subsequently arrested three men believed to be
TUTORS have been on their own rapid learning curve to adapt to running their training remotely. York-based Aspire Accountancy School has been holding tuition sessions virtually so people studying AAT, CIMA, ACCA and short book-keeping courses can
NORTH Yorkshire County Council made history today (Tuesday) by staging its first virtual council meeting in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. In order to comply with social distancing measures, the executive meeting was held on Skype and broadcast
A SERVICE is available for vulnerable people needing help with shopping ahead of the bank holiday weekend. With another bank holiday on Monday (May 25), people left isolated by the coronavirus pandemic are being urged to be prepared. Despite
A YORK MP’s attempt to raise the issue of church funerals in the House of Commons was beaten by the clock. Rachael Maskell had wanted to ask the Church Commissioners when Anglican churches would reopen for funerals. But the Speaker decided that
THREE more patients with coronavirus have died at York Hospital. The fatalities takes the total number of Covid-19 related deaths reported at the hospital to 116 so far. Another 77 such patients are reported to have died at Scarborough Hospital
A YORK branch of a residential letting and sales agency has re-opened after putting into place strict safety measures to protect its staff and customers. Managers of Linley & Simpson sent team members a detailed ‘back to work guide’ and boxes of
A YORK psychiatric hospital has been placed in special measures by a watchdog after serious safety fears were raised by inspectors. A report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) says safety is ‘inadequate’ at Garrow House in Heslington Road, which
NINE million easyJet passengers have had their travel details accessed by hackers, the airline has announced. The Luton-based carrier said the figure includes 2,208 customers who had their credit card details exposed. It insisted there is “
A MAN has been arrested during a drugs raid at a property in Pocklington. Humberside Police said the 25-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a Class A drug. It said the property in Horseshoe Crescent was raided
Millions of holidaymakers have seen their plans for a break this year thrown into disarray by the coronavirus pandemic. Here the Press looks at 10 key questions on the impact of the virus on travel. Will I be able to fly abroad for a break
A CAMPAIGN to help save a much-loved North Yorkshire garden has raised more than £15,000 so far. Helmsley Walled Garden, which features in this year’s forthcoming cinema release The Secret Garden starring Colin Firth, Julie Walters and Dixie Egerickx
FIVE more rubbish tips have reopened across North Yorkshire, after 14 were reopened on May 6 and 14. The household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) that reopened on Tuesday are on Pasture Lane, Malton; Station Road Industrial Estate, Tadcaster; Cockerhill
A DOCTOR working for the York hospital NHS trust has died after contracting the coronavirus. Dr Abdel Wahab Babiker, 70, who had been working as a consultant physician at Scarborough Hospital since last August, died yesterday. York Teaching
A DRIVE-IN fireworks display could be on the cards for York as talks are held to find a venue. John Lowery, whose company has been forced to cancel the York Balloon Fiesta in September, is exploring ways to adapt as the events industry is among
A POPULAR proms event at a North Yorkshire stately home has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Castle Howard’s Concerts weekend, including Proms, Café Mambo and Queen Symphonic over the weekend of August 21 – 23 have been postponed
UNEMPLOYMENT claims across the UK rose by 856,500 to 2.1m in April, marking the largest ever month-on-month increase. That figure would have been significantly higher without the Government’s furlough scheme, which has enabled many employers to
The coronavirus epidemic in York's care homes may have passed its peak, the latest Office of National Statistics figures show. In the seven days ending on May 8, there were less than half as many Covid-19 deaths in the city's care homes as in the
THE Rugby Football League have confirmed that July's Coral Challenge Cup final and the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup final have been postponed. The two finals were scheduled to be played on the same day - on Saturday, July 18 - at Wembley Stadium connected
NORTH Yorkshire’s dedicated special constables have contributed a total of more than 2,334 hours to support frontline policing since the UK was put into lockdown. A total of 55 special constables have completed 2,334 hours of deployment over 405
‘Stay Alert’. It is comforting to know that I am not alone in being confused and slightly worried about the Government’s new slogan. Hopefully the science behind it is sound and - hurrah, we can briefly escape. I hope this will not be a cautionary
Here are the death notices carried in The Press, on Monday, May 18 and Tuesday May 19 DEREK HAROLD LYNCH Passed away peacefully at home on May 12th, 2020, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie, cherished father to Leslie, John and
I was surprised and delighted to learn from Reyahn King’s article (The Press, May 16) that York has its own moa skeleton. I remember standing next to a moa skeleton in New Zealand. At 12 feet tall, it towered above my humble six foot height. The
I live in Poppleton and rarely go to Bishopthorpe Road. When I do, I always think what a really vibrant local shopping centre it is. Every community would enjoy having its like. On my visits, I have always thought that traffic should be banned from
ARTS organisations have proved ingenious at adapting to a world of coronavirus-induced lockdown. We may not be able to go to the theatre, or take in live gigs or concerts. But, thanks to the power of the internet, there is still plenty of literature
The NSPCC’s CAROLINE WATTS explains how to spot signs of abuse during lockdown... LOCKDOWN has created new stresses for all of us but for some households, issues have been exacerbated. Already strained family relationships and financial pressures
Schools across England are set to reopen in June - but with strict new social distancing rules in place. In his address to the nation on May 10, Prime Minister Boris Johnson pinpointed June 1 as the earliest possible date for their reopening.
THE emergency services were called out to a fire in York city centre in the early hours. Police and fire crews were called to Gillygate shortly after 4am when a member of the public heard loud bangs and glass smashing and saw two figures coming
Lidl is recalling two types of pesto over fears that the products may contain undeclared peanuts. The budget supermarket is warning customers that its Baresa Pesto alla Genovese (Green) and Baresa Red Pesto may contain peanuts not mentioned on
A TikTok video showing how to recreate a version of a popular cinema snack has gone viral. The channel - @caughtsnackin - has already recreated a range of snacks and fast food - much to the delight of keen cooks at home. Now, cinema fans who
Temperatures are set to soar in some parts of the UK on Wednesday - potentially giving us the hottest day of the year so far. Here’s this week’s weather forecast across the country. Tuesday (May 19) will see early mist and low cloud in the
The Chelsea Flower Show may not happen as normal this year - but a different type of event will take place so flower fans don't miss out. The annual show is still happening in 2020 - but virtually, for the very first time. Here’s what you need
A DETERMINED York pensioner has refused to let the coronavirus crisis halt her annual charity drive. Sarita Adamson, who celebrated her 87th birthday on Sunday, has lived in the Southbank area of the city for more than four decades and is a familiar
FOOD and drink could be sold from street stalls outside pubs, cafes and restaurants within weeks to help trade. The move aims to ease York out of lockdown before pubs and eateries welcome back customers, potentially from July. Local Government
A YORK MP is backing a call from teaching unions for the Government to publish the evidence on which it has based its decision for schools to re-open from June 1. York Central MP Rachael Maskell also supports the unions’ call to see the evidence
A TRANSPORT boss has defended the partial closure of a busy York road - as more than 1,000 people signed a petition calling for it to be reopened. The petition claims the decision to make a section of Bishopthorpe Road one way - aimed at giving
A SINGING head teacher from a York school will be rubbing shoulders - virtually - with celebrities as part of a series of online concerts. The York head is starring alongside a West End star, a World Poetry Slam Champion and a top UK comedian in
YORK council chiefs have written to the Government pleading for more cash – warning they face a £24 million deficit which could have a ‘deeply troubling’ impact on services. The move comes after Labour members said more than 600 York residents
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