WITH the reopening of cafes, eateries, pubs, libraries, cultural venues, and tourist facilities this coming Saturday, following the opening of non-essential shops on June 15, York will start returning to something like its normal bustle. I know
ANOTHER York bar has announced that it is to close its doors. The Nook, in Castlegate, has posted on social media to say it will close at its current site from the middle of August - but hopes to reopen at a new location. It said that "unlike
A TEENAGER was sprayed with an incapacitant and shot with a BB gun in a street attack in York. The victim was one of three 18-year-olds who were targeted in Tadcaster Road, York, at about 1.30pm today (Wednesday, July 1). Another one of the
THE bar walls and Clifford's Tower in York are joining landmarks across the UK which are turning blue to mark the 72nd Birthday of the NHS. Across England, iconic landmarks which will #LightItBlue on Saturday evening for the NHS Birthday will include
PUBLIC Health England is seeking to reassure York residents about the coronavirus infection rate in the city - saying the situation is "very different to that in Leicester". Leicester has seen a second lockdown launched in the city in a bid to
A HORRIFIED woman found a burglar armed with a knife lying on her kitchen floor when she got up in the morning during the lockdown, York Crown Court heard. Serial house raider Stephen Ambrose Woodall was high on drink or drugs when he broke into
There have been no further pillar one cases of coronavirus recorded in the City of York Council area in the last 24 hours. The latest figures from Public Health England (PHE) confirm that the total number of cases in the York area remains at 463
THE reconstruction of a North Yorkshire road which was badly damaged by floodwaters earlier this year is expected to cost about £6.5 million and take six months. The A19 south of Selby was closed on safety grounds between Chapel Haddlesey and Eggborough
POLICE are deploying extra patrols on the streets of York and North Yorkshire this weekend as some pubs and bars prepare to reopen. North Yorkshire Police say members of the public can expect to see an increased police presence in the city and
A YORK based train operator has announced a ‘measured’ return to service following a four-month period of hibernation during the COVID-19 lockdown. Passengers can book on Grand Central's West Riding and North East routes, from July 26. Managing
THERE is major police activity around the River Ouse in York this afternoon as part of a search for a missing man. Several police vehicles are parked at the end of Marygate down by the river and searches are taking place on the Ouse. North
A MAN and a woman suffered facial cuts and bruises when they were attacked last night by two men on bikes in York. North Yorkshire Police said the pair were walking along Hambleton Terrace at about 8.40pm when they were were approached and assaulted
THERE have been no further coronavirus related deaths recorded at hospitals within the York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation trust. The latest figures from NHS England show that the total number of deaths within the trust remains at 214. The last
DOMESTIC abuse campaigners and their supporters are taking part in a Big Yorkshire Tour throughout July, even though many will not enter the county. This year's cycling Tour de Yorkshire was among many events cancelled during the lockdown. But
SEVERAL kilometres of cables were allegedly stolen at a solar and energy farm Easingwold. North Yorkshire Police said it happened sometime between 9.30pm last Friday and 4.30am last Saturday at Boscar Grange Solar & Energy Farm just outside Easingwold
A POPULAR York pub has given customers a first glimpse of its new socially-distanced layout ahead of its reopening this weekend. The Black Swan Inn, on Peasholme Green, which has been closed for more than three months due to the coronavirus crisis
AN EAST Yorkshire attraction has been awarded the ‘We’re Good to Go’ industry standard and consumer mark. Sewerby Hall and Gardens near Bridlington has obtained the accreditation from Visit England. The ‘We’re Good to Go’ mark means businesses
THE National League have received £200,000 from the Premier League which will aid them in holding the play-offs throughout their three divisions. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, clubs in non-league have been out of action since March, with York City
A MAN who hit a doorman for refusing his friend entry has been given a suspended prison sentence. Simon Andrew Fletcher could be jailed for 12 weeks if he enters Kuda in the next 12 months. Martin Butterworth, prosecuting, said the incident occurred
A VIRTUAL Mini Literature Festival was held at a York independent school last week, inspired by the themes of 'community' and 'friendship'. All pupils across St Peter's School, and all departments, were invited to take part in virtual activities
YORK Mind has launched its activity programme for the fourth year to support people’s mental health and wellbeing. In conjunction with Explore York, York LGBT Forum, York Carers’ Centre, York City Knights, Blueberry Academy, Portal Bookshop, Kyra
A YORK survey has revealed the severe impact of the coronavirus pandemic on people who are ageing without children and have no family to rely on. Sue Lister, coordinator of Ageing Without Children (AWOC) York, said that despite many media stories
A YORK maths teacher and mother of four has created an innovative maths app to help secondary school pupils. Rachel Dunsmore, has designed the app called ARC Maths to support secondary school pupils up to GCSE level. Rachel said the app is
POLICE have issued an updated description of a York man who has gone missing. New details have been released about the items of clothing Nick Gunnell is believed to be wearing, as the search to find him continues today (Wednesday). Mr Gunnell
YORK City have confirmed that there have been no positive tests for the coronavirus in their first round of testing. York are currently in preparation for the National League North semi-final play-offs, which will reportedly begin on July 25/26.
THE York Motorsport Village is set to reopen on Saturday (July 4) after a three month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. The centre will reopen in line with Government guidance, providing a safe and clean environment for our customers and
UPDATED: 8.50AM: Yorkshire Water said the leak was fixed last night (Wednesday, July 1) and water supplies restored to all homes. HOMES in a York suburb are without water this morning after a large pipe burst. Yorkshire Water say they are dealing
NEW data has shown that NHS patient satisfaction has hit 91 per cent in Yorkshire and the North East, a year-on-year increase of 14.9 per cent. The increase sees the region once again ranked second highest in England for patient satisfaction.
A FURNITURE shop with a store on the outskirts of York has gone in to administration. Harveys which has a store at Clifton Moor in York is now under the control of administrators. On their website, Harveys says: "We’re not taking any new orders
THOUSANDS of jobs are under threat at a sandwich shop chain with a store in York. Up to around 5,000 jobs at Upper Crust and Caffe Ritazza owner SSP are under threat amid a shake-up following plunging passengers numbers at railway stations and
AN ADORABLE video has captured a group of what are believed to be baby mink playing next to the River Ouse in York city centre. The footage, filmed by Carl Nickson, managing director of city security firm Eboracum, shows the mink just below Yates
A HAIR salon which was forced to shut shortly after undergoing a £100,000 refurbishment is throwing open its doors on Saturday. Toni & Guy in Blake Street is welcoming back clients as part of the big national reopening, alongside pubs, restaurants
A HOLIDAY park which is celebrating its 45th anniversary is throwing open its doors to welcome guests from Saturday. Wayside Holiday Park's owner Mark Goodson is hoping for a good season, despite the late start due to the coronavirus lockdown restrictions
FRONTLINE staff at St Leonard’s Hospice have received care packages from a York-based skincare and wellbeing company. Charlotte Watson and Julie Mercer, group leaders of Neal’s Yard Remedies, delivered hand creams and beauty balms to the team.
AN HISTORIC hotel in the heart of York has created an outdoor bar within its walled gardens to welcome back guests. Grays Court, in the shadow of York Minster, hopes to provide an English country garden experience to help people relax post-lockdown
A COMMERCIAL cleaning firm has invested £80,000 in new biological decontamination and infection control technology. Malton-based 4serve lost 70 per cent of its commercial cleaning contracts following lockdown, prompting the team to research how
“THE only way I got through it was to think of what Kenzie had gone through.” The mother of a York teenager who was severely injured in a crash last year has told how she somehow managed to complete a tough 56 mile bike ride from her Acomb home
A POPULAR North Yorkshire hotel has announced it is 'good to go' with its reopening on Saturday, July 4. The Feversham Arms Hotel has the official Visit England certification to prove it. Ingo Wiangke, general manager, said they were delighted
A MAN who stabbed a woman and her partner with a knife after she rejected his attempt to kiss her has been jailed. Corey Michael Frayne, 29, was friends with both the victims, York Crown Court heard. But during a visit to their home, he took
