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• One additional confirmed case of coronavirus in City of York Council area

  24-03-2020 21:36 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  THE number of confirmed coronavirus cases has risen in York and North Yorkshire, officials have revealed tonight.
  
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• Coronavirus: Ripon hornblowers to work from home during pandemic

  24-03-2020 20:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ripon's hornblowing tradition, which dates back to AD886, will now take place behind closed doors.
  
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• Emergency staff praised after York Hospital department rated 'inadequate'

  24-03-2020 19:47 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  YORK Hospital bosses have praised the hard work and commitment of staff in its emergency department after a watchdog rated it as 'inadequate'.
  
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• New guidance - what must I do?

  24-03-2020 19:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Step-by-step, what to do to help prevent the spread of the virus.
  
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• Visiting banned at York Hospital - with three exceptions

  24-03-2020 19:35 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  VISITING has been cancelled at York Hospital - with just three exceptions.
  
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• Visiting banned at York Hospital

  24-03-2020 19:35 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  VISITING has been cancelled at York Hospital - with just three exceptions.
  
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• CORONAVIRUS: Prison put on immediate lockdown

  24-03-2020 19:05 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A NORTH Yorkshire prison has been put on immediate lockdown with all visits cancelled, according to the union which represents prison officers.
  
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• Gin distiller sees alcohol duty cut as it switches to sanitiser production

  24-03-2020 18:43 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A GIN distiller has successfully lobbied the Treasury to remove duty from alcohol used in the production of hand sanitiser across the UK.
  
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• CORONAVIRUS: Gin distiller sees alcohol duty cut as it switches to sanitiser production

  24-03-2020 18:43 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A GIN distiller has successfully lobbied the Treasury to remove duty from alcohol used in the production of hand sanitiser across the UK.
  
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• Police again ask parents to stop letting their children play outdoors

  24-03-2020 18:33 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Police has again tweeted to ask parents to keep their children indoors.
  
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• Coronavirus: Green bin collections stop and rubbish tips shut

  24-03-2020 16:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In a number of areas, councils are prioritising the disposal of household and clinical waste.
  
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• Owner 'truly heartbroken' after closing salon because of coronavirus

  24-03-2020 16:18 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  THE owner of a York hair salon says she is 'truly heartbroken' after having to close it down because of the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• Wetherspoons boss tells staff to go work at Tesco after leaving them with no pay

  24-03-2020 15:55 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Wetherspoons founder Tim Martin has told staff to "go work at Tesco" instead as the pubs firm warned them they could face delays over pay.
  
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• People Panel virtual group supports businesses through coronavirus crisis

  24-03-2020 15:42 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  FIVE companies have joined forces to help other businesses in and around York affected by the coronavirus crisis.
  
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• CORONAVIRUS: York charity IDAS in message to domestic abuse victims

  24-03-2020 13:54 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A CHARITY has told domestic abuse victims it’s okay to leave your home to save lives or prevent injury.
  
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• Fulford head warns that more people will die unless social distancing happens

  24-03-2020 13:15 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A YORK headteacher has issued a stark warning to parents: ensure your children follow guidelines on social distancing or more people will die from the coronavirus.
  
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• Morrisons launch new weekly food box scheme - here's what it includes

  24-03-2020 12:46 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  How many of us have stood in the supermarket aisle pondering which can of soup to put in the basket?
  
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• Tips close - as people urged not to create more rubbish through DIY projects

  24-03-2020 12:12 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  TIPS have been closed – and people are being urged not to create extra waste by carrying out DIY at their homes.
  
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• CORONAVIRUS: 'We will use all powers we have to stop people putting lives at risk,' police say

  24-03-2020 11:40 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  NORTH Yorkshire Police will use all the powers it has to enforce the lockdown and stop people putting lives at risk.
  
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• CORONAVIRUS: North Yorkshire Police 'will use all powers we have to stop people putting lives at risk'

  24-03-2020 11:40 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  NORTH Yorkshire Police will use all the powers it has to enforce the lockdown and stop people putting lives at risk.
  
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• Soanes Poultry launches recruitment drive to meet demand

  24-03-2020 11:31 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  AN EAST Yorkshire poultry supplier is appealing for staff to help them keep up with demand for its chicken as the Coronavirus crisis deepens.
  
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• CORONAVIRUS: Shambles Market to shut for all but fresh food

  24-03-2020 10:56 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  THE main market in the heart of York city centre is to shut for all but fresh food until further notice.
  
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• Limited entry, marshals, screens: How shops plan to protect staff and customers

  24-03-2020 10:54 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Shops providing the country with essential goods have outlined how they plan to keep staff and customers safe during the coronavirus lockdown.
  
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• Weather UK: Mini heatwave to hit Britain just as entire nation goes into lockdown

  24-03-2020 10:50 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  BRITAIN is to be hit by an unseasonal Spring heatwave - just as millions go into coronavirus lockdown.
  
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• York MP welcomes coronavirus lockdown

  24-03-2020 09:01 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  RACHAEL Maskell has welcomed the lockdown announcement by the Prime Minister.
  
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• CORONAVIRUS AND YOU - tips for coping with anxiety and panic attacks

  24-03-2020 08:44 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Don't panic, is the message from our wellbeing columnist BILL MERRINGTON
  
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• The 2007 stage version of Terms of Endearment, featuring Dallas star Linda Gray, at the York Theatre Royal

  24-03-2020 08:41 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  IN the first of an occasional series that will run while theatres are closed, RAYMOND CRISP recalls a show that ran at the York Theatre Royal in 2007
  
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• CORONAVIRUS: Live updates for York and North and East Yorkshire as Britain enters lockdown

  24-03-2020 08:37 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  We'll keep you posted here with the latest news on the Coronavirus outbreak from across York, North and East Yorkshire.
  
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• Most unusual easter eggs revealed - including a Gin and Prosecco-infused one

  24-03-2020 08:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Easter may be an unusual one this year - but there is still a chance to treat yourself and others with a range of tantelising creations.
  
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• Joe Wicks the Body Coach launches live PE lessons to do at home - how to watch

  24-03-2020 08:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of thousands of children across the UK and beyond tuned in for the first livestreamed PE lesson by Joe Wicks, the Body Coach on Monday.
  
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• LETTER: This rubbish is a real health hazard

  24-03-2020 07:59 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The bin men came on Monday last week. By Tuesday a rubbish bag had appeared in the alley between Siward Street and Lamel Street. By mid-week, many other bags had appeared. Presumably the students had gone home and put out their rubbish. The bags are torn open - by rats, cats or crows. Several times last year one of my neighbours had to sweep up strewn rubbish. Most student houses have at least one car. Have they not heard of Hazel Court?
  
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• CORONAVIRUS - practical tips from our GP columnist Dr Zak

  24-03-2020 07:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Press columnist Dr Zak Uddin offers a practical guide to coping with coronavirus
  
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• Read the first part of our new 'Diary from Wuhan'

  24-03-2020 07:20 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  WUHAN, CHINA, March 23
  
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• CORONAVIRUS LETTERS: a doctor say thanks for the end-of-shift pizza

  24-03-2020 06:53 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  I would like to thank the team at Piccolino’s for their amazing generosity in sending free pizza and lasagna to the hospital on Saturday.
  
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• "My week in lockdown" - diary of a Yorkshire mum in Paris

  24-03-2020 06:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire mum-of-two SARAH JACKSON gives an account of life in Paris under the current lockdown
  
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• "My week in lockdown" - diary of a Yorkshire mum

  24-03-2020 06:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire mum-of-two SARAH JACKSON gives an account of life in Paris under the current lockdown
  
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• 'Restructure' plan for senior staff at City of York Council

  24-03-2020 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  CHANGES will be made to City of York Council's senior staff team - to save about £81,000 a year.
  
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• CORONAVIRUS: Spark:York businesses step up to help hospital staff

  24-03-2020 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  SPARK:York has donated meals to hardworking NHS staff.
  
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• CORONAVIRUS: Call for more help for self-employed and freelancers in York

  24-03-2020 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  MORE must be done to help the artists, musicians and self-employed people in the creative sector - according to York's cultural leaders.
  
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• Why choose an SUV for your next vehicle?

  24-03-2020 02:50 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Why you should choose an SUV as your next vehicle, and the benefits of doing so.
  
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