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11th July 2020    13th July 2020

  • Crews put out grass fire in Acomb area

    FIRE crews were called to an incident involving a grass fire earlier today in York. Acomb crews were on the scene which involved a grass fire in a field in the Acomb area of the city this afternoon. Crews used one hose reel and beaters to extinguish

  • Light aircraft crash lands near York

    EMERGENCY services were called to an incident earlier today which involved a light aircraft crash landing near York. Fire crews and North Yorkshire Police attended the incident in the Holtby area at around 3pm today. Crews from Acomb, Huntington

  • One further coronavirus case recorded in York area

    THERE has been one further Covid-19 case recorded in the City of York Council area in the last 24 hours. The latest figures from Public Health England (PHE) confirm that the one further case in the York area take the total to 908. There has

  • Film reveals story of 1066 Battle of Fulford

    A NEW film has been produced about the Battle of Fulford by a local resident. The 28 minute film, which includes drone footage of the area where the battle was fought in 1066, is the work of Giles Jagger, of Fulford, who has just completed studies

  • York man releases book based on positive mental health

    A MAN from York has written and published his first book to aid mental wellbeing. Paul Farquharson, who owns and runs video company BeetrootBox, found himself with more time on his hands than he’d ever had before atthe start of lock down. Creating

  • York band sell out new venue in just a week

    A YORK band, who were forced to move to a venue with increased capacity due to ticket demands, have reached another sell out. Skylights, made up of four friends from the city, were scheduled to play at Brudenell Social Club in Leeds in February

  • Tree in York over 100 years old given commemorative plaque

    A TREE in York which is 109 years old has been given a commemorative plaque, sponsored by people in the local area. The "magnificent," Copper Beech tree which adorns Haxby Village Green was given the plaque on June 22 this year, at the same time

  • Hand sanitiser station in York damaged days after installation

    A NEW hand sanitisng station in York has been destroyed just a few days after it was installed to support public safety. The York BID (Business Improvement District) have positioned nine large ‘tower’ units in main squares and thoroughfares, along

  • Over three weeks since last Covid-19 death in York trust

    IT has now been 22 days since the last Covid-19 related death was recorded at hospitals in the York Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The latest figures from NHS England confirm that the total number of deaths within the trust remains at

  • College looks to decrease skills gap with new diplomas

    IN response to the widening skills gap, Selby College has launched two brand-new Access Diplomas, which will commence from the next academic year. "Colleges can play a significant role in providing highly-skilled keyworkers through Access to Higher

  • M&S York stores raise over £18k for NHS charities

    MARKS and Spencer stores in York have managed to raise over £18k to support the NHS Charities Together during this unprecedented times. Earlier this month, colleagues and customers at M&S stores in York took part in the one-off Clap for Carers

  • M&S York stores raise over £18k for NHS charities

    MARKS and Spencer (M&S) stores in York have managed to raise £18k to support the NHS Charities Together during this unprecedented time. Earlier this month, colleagues and customers at M&S stores in York took part in the one-off Clap for

  • Young girl takes on walking challenge to support hospice

    A YOUNG girl has completed a 35 mile walk, spread over two weeks, in aid of St Leonard’s Hospice in York. Nell Skelton, 9, whose mum works as a nurse at the hospice, aimed to raise sponsorship money both in celebration of the hospice’s 35th birthday

  • Charlie in running for Pride prize

    A TEENAGER from York has been nominated for a Community Pride award for supporting her family through tough times and fundraising for charity. Charlie Johnson, who lives in Huntington, has been nominated for the Spirit of Youth award. Charlie

  • Police CCTV appeal following incident in Post Office

    POLICE have issued CCTV of a man they would like to speak to following an incident that occurred at the Post Office in Scarborough Town Centre. North Yorkshire Police officers are asking members of the public to get in touch if they recognise the

  • Brewery gives lager a new look

    A NORTH Yorkshire brewery is continuing its support for Yorkshire pubs with a new look for its first ever lager. The new lager from Black Sheep Brewery, 54, a 4.5% lager named after the line of latitude that passes through the market town of Masham

  • Two further Covid-19 cases recorded in York area

    THERE have been a further two Covid-19 cases recorded in the City of York Council area. The latest figures from Public Health England (PHE) confirm that the two further cases in the York area take the total to 907. There has been an increase