NEW coronavirus cases have been confirmed in ten areas of York. Public Health England (PHE) said the largest number of Covid-19 cases -seven - had been confirmed in Tang Hall. The next largest number was six, in Heworth North and Stockton,
GROWING numbers of people are feeling the brunt of the coronavirus crisis with latest figures showing that 12,747 residents in York are now claiming Universal Credit. The true scale of the pandemic’s impact on the city, however, will not emerge
A GLASS of wine with a meal cost a woman her driving licence, York Magistrates Court heard. Jane Chadwick, prosecuting, said a bus driver was so concerned about bus passenger Jennifer Wilkinson’s behaviour, he contacted police. He watched as
POLICE in North Yorkshire have issued a warning to all members of the public, after a large number of reports concerning a new scam email. The email, which claims to be from HM Courts and Tribunal Services, advises the recipient their vehicle has
THIS was the scene at a York wood at the weekend. Litter was found strewn across the ground at Acomb Wood. A group of residents grabbed their litter pickers to clean up the wood on Sunday. A spokesperson said: "We conducted a litter pick
A RESTAURANT in York city centre, which has been closed since the lockdown, is set to reopen to customers on Thursday (September 17). Prezzo the Italian restaurant in Clifford Street has been shut since the lockdown began in March, failing to reopen
YORK City Academy are to play Cleethorpes Town in the first qualifying round of the FA Youth Cup on Friday, September 25. The Minstermen booked their place in draw by beating local side Tadcaster Albion 4-1. Kick off at Cleethorpes is 7pm.
A COVID nurse got the shock of her life when her boyfriend proposed on the day they moved in to their brand new home in North Yorkshire. Brooke Hampson's boyfriend, Oliver Brown proposed on their first night in their new Charles Church home in
HAVE you been blown away by Channel 5's hit new version of All Creatures Great and Small? Then you'll love a new website launched by Screen Yorkshire which enables you to explore online all the locations used in shooting the hit series. And
A YORK MP has said the coronavirus testing system is in “meltdown” - after reports of York residents unable to access tests or being sent to centres across Yorkshire. The Press has been contacted by families who have not been able to book a coronavirus
The BELLS of York Minster has been rung to mark the death of the cathedral's cat. Gerald, a six-year-old Bengal, had become a familiar sight in the area since he moved to York in 2017. Owner Justine Spencer said she had received messages from
A MAJOR road in York has reopened following a police incident earlier today. The A1237 outer ring road, near Rawcliffe Park and Ride, was closed both ways for around an hour from 1pm until 2pm as police dealt with a distressed girl. North
A SECOND World War Spitfire is set to fly over York Hospital on Wednesday - to deliver a ‘thank you’ message to NHS workers. The blue photo-reconnaissance Spitfire, which has the message 'THANK U NHS ' emblazoned under its wings, is touring hospitals
POLICE have issued CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to following the alleged theft of a wallet in York. The incident occurred between 10am and 10.20am on September 7. North Yorkshire Police said it happened on a number 20 bus from
DUNNINGTON clinched top spot in the Hunters ECB Yorkshire League North standings with a 22-run victory at home to Castleford. It was the seventh consecutive win for the Common Lane side, who began the season with two defeats but from that point
YORK City Knights have announced the capture of former England international centre Ryan Atkins for the 2021 campaign. Atkins joins the club with a huge amount of top-tier experience and, since making his Super League debut with Wakefield Trinity
FILMING on a Christmas movie is underway in York. Principal photography has been finished on the comedy starring Elizabeth Hurley, John Cleese and Frasier actor Kelsey Grammer, called Father Christmas is Back. Directed by Philippe Martinez
WORK to rebuild York Minster’s Grand Organ as part of a £2 million, once-a-century project to refurbish the instrument is nearing completion at the cathedral. Specialist organ builders Harrison and Harrison are today returning some of the recently
NEW jobs are up for grabs at a pizza delivery chain which has branches in York. Domino’s Pizza are aiming to create 5,000 jobs across the UK following a boost in sales due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The company, whose branches include those
COMPANY owners are being advised to consider protecting their wealth before expected tax changes as the Government seeks to bolster the economy. Accountants and business advisers, Garbutt + Elliott, say that anyone nearing retirement, or contemplating
POLICE are searching for a wanted woman who has been recalled to prison due to her behaviour since her release. Michaela Allan, 30, was released from HMP Low Newton on August 21, having been jailed for fraud. However, since then she has failed
THE big game of the day in the York Minster Engineering League premier division went the way of Wigginton Grasshoppers, who ran out 3-2 winners at home to Old Malton St Mary’s. In a game where there was a plethora of chances, Wigginton moved into
YORK Gin has strengthened its team with Adam Cook joining as the new sales manager. Adam who hopes to introduce York Gin to a wider audience has long been part of the county’s thriving gin industry having been Masons’ first full-time employee,
TRIBUTES have been paid to a stalwart of York’s theatre scene who has died aged 91. Mavis Massheder was born Mavis Walker in 1929 in Nunnery Lane and moved to Haxby aged three with her parents Thomas and Lillian, to take over the then small village
AN under-strength Yorkshire side suffered a Vitality Blast Roses defeat by six wickets at Emerald Headingley to significantly dent their quarter-final hopes. The Vikings were missing Matthew Fisher, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Josh Poysden and captain David
YORK'S triannual Antique Home and Vintage Fair returns to York Racecourse this Sunday with health and safety the top priority. Operating as an indoor and outdoor market, organisers have made several changes to their plans to ensure compliance with
CITY leaders are joining forces with businesses and training providers to support people through the challenges posed by the coronarivus. Plans for a new City Skills and Employment Board to help residents and businesses in York to manage the economic
Around 695,000 UK workers have been removed from the payrolls of British companies since March when the coronavirus lockdown began. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the rate of unemployment increased as another 36,000 jobs fell off
WE'RE delighted to show off some more of York's newest arrivals. Some of these babies were born during lockdown - others have been born afterwards. But all are bringing joy to their parents and wider family and friends at this difficult time
A NEW drive-in cinema is coming to Elvington Airfield near York this weekend. The pop-up cinema, featuring a series of outdoor screenings, will be the first ever launched by the AA. AA’s Getaway Vol 1: The Drive-In will offer a selection of
A MAN was trapped under his vehicle after a crash in North Yorkshire. Emergency services were called out to Wheldrake Lane, Crockey Hill at 8.11pm yesterday. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said a crew from York were called out, but the man
TWO people were arrested after a man had to be rescued from the river Ouse in York. All three emergency services were involved in the rescue at about 8.20pm last night. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said crews from Huntington were called
This week I would like to focus on the issue of mental health, a topic always relevant, even more so during the current situation. I have picked three excellent questions sent in by readers, to whom I am very grateful. Question: I’m a software
This September the NSPCC will be shining a spotlight on our wonderful staff, supporters and volunteers who have made it possible for the charity to be here for many thousands of children affected by the pandemic since lockdown began. For example
In response to David J Wilde (What’s wrong with Knavesmire chestnuts?, Letters, September 9) the premature wilting of horse chestnut leaves is the result of the activity of a leaf miner bug that has spread north from Europe. I understand there
Being appalled by the government’s decision to unilaterally break an international agreement - the EU Withdrawal Bill - has nothing to do with whether you voted Remain or Leave, Conservative, Labour or Liberal Democrat. Can you imagine the anger
Cancer care continued in York during pandemic My partner works at the Nuffield Hospital in Haxby Road York and was not happy to read the report from Dr Fair (GP attacks Govt’s Covid Crisis ‘panic’, September 11). As a GP in York Dr Fair must have
BOSSES at York tourism management organisation Make It York have admitted they will have to “streamline the business” as a result of Covid. During lockdown, about 30 per cent of the organisation's staff were placed on furlough. "We have not
A MOTHER has started an online petition calling on the council to reopen York’s pedestrian zones to Blue Badge holders - claiming the current restrictions discriminate against disabled people. Alison Hume says City of York Council “has forgotten
CYCLE routes will be gritted again this winter - with transport bosses saying it is important to make cycling safer as buses can take fewer passengers this year. A trial last year saw popular cycling and walking routes gritted before ice was forecast
CHARITY Changing Lives has been awarded more than £5,000 to help women who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence and other trauma in York. The trauma groups at the Women’s Wellness Centre were close to capacity before lockdown and the
HOUSE prices in York have increased ahead of the national average this summer - as young professionals seek to move to the city. New figures show property prices in York are rising faster than the UK average with sales in York agreed in just 27
THOUSANDS of people may have to wait more than a year for hospital treatment in York due to the impact of the pandemic on healthcare. About 7,000 residents are expected to face a 12-month or longer wait for non-urgent procedures, including surgery
IN the latest edition of our look back through the archives, here are five cricket teams from years gone by. Do you recognise yourself or anyone you know? First up, making it to the final, Sessay’s 1976 team. Teamwork was considered as the main
