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• THURSDAY: Latest coronavirus figures

  26-03-2020 22:10 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  THE latest figures for confirmed coronavirus cases is York, North Yorkshire and East Riding of Yorkshire have been published by Public Health England.
  
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• Deserted: York today in 8 pictures

  26-03-2020 20:03 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  THIS was York city centre on a sunny spring Wednesday.
  
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• Second coronavirus-related death in two days at York Hospital

  26-03-2020 18:41 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A SECOND patient at York Hospital has died after testing positive for coronavirus.
  
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• CORONAVIRUS: Chancellor outlines measures for self-employed + reaction

  26-03-2020 18:22 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Steps to help self-employed people across Britain have been outlined by the Chancellor who said 'you have not been forgotten'.
  
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• CORONAVIRUS: Chancellor outlines measures for self-employed

  26-03-2020 18:22 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Steps to help self-employed people across Britain have been outlined by the Chancellor who said 'you have not been forgotten'.
  
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• A64 shut in both directions outside York due to police incident

  26-03-2020 18:12 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  THE A64 is shut in both directions outside York because of a an on-going police incident.
  
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• A64 reopens in both directions outside York after police incident

  26-03-2020 18:12 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  UPDATED: The road has now reopened (6.15pm)
  
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• Marks and Spencer launches new grocery delivery service on Deliveroo - what you can order

  26-03-2020 18:04 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A brand new grocery delivery service as been launched to ensure people get the essentials they need during the coronavirus crisis.
  
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• City of York Council makes car parks FREE for key workers

  26-03-2020 17:33 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  PARKING in City of York Council car parks will now be FREE for key workers - in a show of support for the essential work they are doing.
  
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• York nurse who made tearful plea over supermarket panic buying has coronavirus symptoms

  26-03-2020 16:34 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A CRITICAL care nurse who posted a tearful video of herself outside a supermarket after she was unable to buy food due to others stockpiling has developed coronavirus symptoms.
  
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• Waiting rooms shut at stations

  26-03-2020 15:20 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  YORK train operator Northern has suspended the issuing of penalty fares and closed waiting rooms at its stations in a bid to help protect passengers and staff from the coronavirus.
  
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• 'We're losing more and more of our frontline staff' - care home boss

  26-03-2020 13:13 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A FIRM which runs several care homes in the York area is appealing for people facing redundancy or unpaid leave to consider applying for work in its homes.
  
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• CORONAVIRUS: York Royal Mail workers say not enough being done to protect them

  26-03-2020 12:59 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  WORKERS at a York postal sorting office that employs about 250 staff say not enough is being done to protect them in the wake of the Coronavirus epidemic.
  
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• Appeal launched for former signallers to come back and keep trains running

  26-03-2020 12:21 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  FORMER signallers in Yorkshire are being urged to come forward and help ensure the trains can continue running during the coronavirus crisis.
  
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• Coronavirus: police to stop drivers to check only essential journeys being made

  26-03-2020 12:20 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  FROM today police will be deploying vehicle checkpoints to ensure motorists are complying with Government restrictions and only making essential journeys.
  
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• Coronavirus: Over 40 per cent of pharmacy staff have received abuse in last five days

  26-03-2020 11:49 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Over 40 per cent of pharmacies across North Yorkshire have reported violent and abusive behaviour in the past five days. 
  
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• How much are the fines for breaking UK's coronavirus lockdown rules?

  26-03-2020 11:40 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  FINES of £30 will be given to people who don't follow the government's UK lockdown measures.
  
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• When will I be able to get a test for Covid-19?

  26-03-2020 11:35 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  There are two types of tests for Covid-19 – one that tells you if you have the virus at present and another which tells you if you have had a past infection.
  
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• 10 things to do at home to keep the boredom at bay...

  26-03-2020 10:46 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Compiling lists of best songs by favourite artists
  
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• Cash boost for homeless

  26-03-2020 10:41 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A HOMELESS charity based in York is celebrating after being awarded a cash boost from a regional housebuilder.
  
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• Newsquest launches Support Our Guardian Angels campaign

  26-03-2020 10:40 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  In just a few weeks, coronavirus (Covid-19) has brought the UK to its knees.
  
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• North Yorkshire school with just 19 pupils could be saved from closure

  26-03-2020 10:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A VILLAGE primary school, which has been in danger of closure, is forming a collaboration with a North Yorkshire school federation which could secure its future.
  
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• CORONAVIRUS: Clap for Carers in York tonight

  26-03-2020 09:43 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A HUGE round of applause will be taking place tonight (Thursday, March 26) to say a massive thank you to the NHS staff and carers in our communities working tirelessly during the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Claim free advert in The Press Supporting Local Businesses campaign

  26-03-2020 06:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  BUSINESSES are being urged to claim their free advert in The Press and spread the word about how they are adapting to weather the coronovirus storm.
  
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• Sustainability at heart of £16.5bn museum project

  26-03-2020 06:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  A UK-based architectural practice has won an international competition to create the National Railway Museum’s new £16.5m Central Hall building – a key element of the York museum’s Vision 2025 masterplan.
  
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• Children of key workers paint rainbows - as school continues essential work

  26-03-2020 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  CHILDREN have been creating rainbows to cheer people up - and pupils at Carr Junior School in Acomb have joined the fun.
  
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• CORONAVIRUS: Hundreds sign up to volunteer across the city

  26-03-2020 05:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  MORE than 1,600 residents have signed up to help those most in need - after City of York Council put out an appeal for volunteers just days ago.
  
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• CORONAVIRUS: Harrowing account of York woman's experience goes viral

  26-03-2020 05:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A HARROWING account of a York woman’s experience of suffering suspected coronavirus has been shared on social media more than 11,000 times.
  
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• National Railway Museum's new Central Hall winning design chosen

  26-03-2020 01:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  THIS is the winning entry in a competition to design a £16.5 million new Central Hall at the National Railway Museum in York.
  
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