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• NHS Nightingales staffing 'incredibly challenging' - health chief

  13-10-2020 20:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The director of public health for Leeds voices her concerns after three sites are put on standby.
  
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• Another 48 coronavirus cases at York Uni

  13-10-2020 18:48 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  ANOTHER 48 new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the past 24 hours at the University of York.
  
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• Remembrance Day parade cancelled

  13-10-2020 18:37 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  YORK'S Remembrance Day parade will not go ahead.
  
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• York Christmas Market CANCELLED

  13-10-2020 18:13 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  YORK'S Christmas Market has been cancelled.
  
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• Pupils self-isolate after Covid-19 cases at Fishergate School

  13-10-2020 18:08 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  DOZENS of youngsters at a York school have been asked to self-isolate after confirmed cases of Covid-19.
  
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• Presenter Harry Gration to leave BBC after 42 years

  13-10-2020 17:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The broadcaster has presented Yorkshire TV news programme Look North since 1982.
  
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• Yorkshire broadcasting legend Harry Gration to leave the BBC

  13-10-2020 17:40 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  BBC Look North presenter Harry Gration MBE has decided to leave the broadcaster after 42 years.
  
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• York rated as one of the friendliest cities in the UK

  13-10-2020 17:28 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  YORK has come third in a poll ranking the UK's most friendly cities.
  
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• 95 new Covid cases recorded in York area over last 24 hours

  13-10-2020 17:24 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  THERE have been 95 new cases of Covid-19 recorded in the York area in the last 24 hours, as well as new cases in both North and East Yorkshire.
  
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• Covid lockdown takes its toll as The General Tarleton closes

  13-10-2020 17:10 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  AN award‐winning North Yorkshire restaurant and inn has gone into administration after being unable to withstand the impact of Covid-19.
  
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• New scheme encourages residents to get active

  13-10-2020 17:06 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A PILOT scheme to encourage and support communities and residents to be physically, mentally and socially active has launched on a trial basis in four towns in the East Riding.
  
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• Unemployment rises in York - but jobs support is on hand

  13-10-2020 17:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  YORK has seen another rise in the number of people claiming government support to help them through the coronavirus crisis.
  
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• Driver was showing off when he crashed on A64 at Ganton

  13-10-2020 16:58 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A SHOW-OFF driver caused a crash by crossing double white lines and overtaking three cars at once on the A64, York magistrates heard.
  
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• Pocklington GP surgery staff affected by coronavirus

  13-10-2020 16:57 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  HALF of the clinicians at a GP surgery - and some of the reception staff - have been affected by the coronavirus.
  
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• Mission brings books back to hospital ward

  13-10-2020 16:40 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  A MUM is helping bring the joy of reading back to a children's hospital ward after noticing its depleted book supply.
  
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• Pupils at Haxby Road and Robert Wilkinson self-isolating

  13-10-2020 16:28 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  MORE than 150 children at two schools in a York academy trust are having to self-isolate after confirmed cases of Covid-19.
  
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• Waitrose partnership deal for York City Football Club

  13-10-2020 15:45 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A NATIONAL supermarket chain has signed a partnership deal with York City Football Club.
  
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• Local lockdown rules: Check Covid restrictions in your area

  13-10-2020 15:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Use our search tool to find out about coronavirus rules and restrictions where you live.
  
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• Two York homes burgled in broad daylight - jewellery stolen

  13-10-2020 15:32 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  TWO houses were burgled in broad daylight in York, with a large amount of jewellery stolen from one of the homes.
  
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• Mother punched whilst with her teenage daughter in York

  13-10-2020 14:51 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A MOTHER was allegedly punched in York whilst with her teenage daughter.
  
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• Former York police officer Nigel Benson to become priest

  13-10-2020 14:50 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  HE was once involved in the fight against crime as a North Yorkshire police officer - now Nigel Benson is preparing to be ordained as a priest at a church near York.
  
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• Selby Abbey School celebrates sports award win with James Kirton

  13-10-2020 14:06 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  CHILDREN at a primary school in Selby are celebrating winning at the Yorkshire PE Primary Premium Awards.
  
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• York GPs facing appointment battle amid Covid pressures

  13-10-2020 13:36 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  PATIENTS are being asked for their understanding and patience as York GP surgeries battle to cope with high demand for appointments at the same time as losing staff who have to self-isolate with their families.
  
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• Former Skelton parish chairman Bill Lumley dies, aged 88

  13-10-2020 13:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  PARISH councillors in a village near York have paid tribute to a long-serving colleague and former chairman who has died, aged 88.
  
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• Riley's ride tops £3,000 for hospital

  13-10-2020 13:20 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A BOY from York who was diagnosed with epilepsy aged two and is now ‘seizure free’ has raised more than £3,000 for or the hospital where he received treatment.
  
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• £108k cash boost for York venue which faced 'very real risk' of having to permanently close

  13-10-2020 13:05 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A POPULAR live music venue in York, which has remained shut since March and faced a "very real risk" of having to permanently close, has received a major cash boost that will allow it reopen safely.
  
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• York schoolgirl, Phoenix, wins Cambridge University competition

  13-10-2020 12:43 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A YORK school girl has won first place in a national essay competition held by a prestigious Cambridge University college.
  
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• All Bar One owners hit by Covid start redundancy talks

  13-10-2020 11:49 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Owners of a pub and beer group which runs venues in York have started redundancy consultations with staff as it feels the impact of the coronavirus crisis.
  
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• North Yorkshire brewer hits out at new Covid tier system

  13-10-2020 11:11 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A NORTH Yorkshire brewer has commented on the latest restrictions introduced by the Government, stating they are being “penalised.”
  
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• General Tarleton, Ferrensby near Boroughbridge goes into liquidation

  13-10-2020 11:11 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  AN award‐winning North Yorkshire restaurant and inn has been placed into creditors voluntary liquidation.
  
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• York man must pay more than £1,000 in blue badge fraud case

  13-10-2020 11:10 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A MAN will have to pay more than £1,000 after being caught out using a blue badge belonging to someone else in York city centre.
  
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• York artist Cold Culprits new collaboration project

  13-10-2020 10:50 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A YORK musician has teamed up with a Madrid-based singer songwriter for an “international collaboration.”
  
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• York artist new collab

  13-10-2020 10:48 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A YORK musician has teamed up with a Madrid-based singer songwriter for an “international collaboration.”
  
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• Coronavirus crisis claims 673,000 jobs since March

  13-10-2020 09:53 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Unemployment in the UK is at its highest level for more than three years as the coronavirus crisis claimed jobs across the economy.
  
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• Jack Shutt: Yorkshire spin prospect extends deal for 2021 season

  13-10-2020 09:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire spin bowling prospect Jack Shutt signs a contract extension for the 2021 county season.
  
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• Self-isolating payments introduced - are you eligible for £500?

  13-10-2020 09:45 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  THE government has announced a new Test and Trace Support Payment scheme to help people on low incomes who are required to self-isolate.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2020: Huge savings available on Echo devices, Apple iPads, and KitchenAid mixers

  13-10-2020 09:04 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Amazon Prime Day has officially begun. Here are all the best deals on Amazon devices, Nespresso coffee machines, Fitbit fitness trackers, and more!
  
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• What 'medium' level means for residents and businesses

  13-10-2020 09:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  THE Government yesterday outlined a new three-tier system for restrictions, split between ‘medium’, ‘high’ and ‘very high’ levels.
  
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• The three-tier Covid restrictions: key questions answered

  13-10-2020 08:36 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A NEW three-tier strategy of local lockdown measures for England has been announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in efforts to curb rising Covid-19 rates.
  
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• House fire in Broughton near Malton

  13-10-2020 08:12 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a house fire late last night.
  
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• 'There has to be a better way to control the virus than endless lockdowns'

  13-10-2020 07:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  There must be a better way than lockdown Dr David Nabarro of the World Health Organisation recently stated: ‘We really do appeal to all world leaders: stop using lockdown as your primary control method’.
  
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• Why is Tadcaster Road going to be dug up again?

  13-10-2020 06:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  I have just read about road works that are going to be carried out on Tadcaster Road only months after the road was renewed (Blunder will see Tadcaster Road dug up - months after £600k resurfacing, October 10). I’m not going to comment. However, to some of us Flanders & Swan’s ‘When the Gas Man Cometh’ immediately comes to mind. I’m sure those who are not familiar with this song can download it. When listening to it, think of our council!
  
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• Inmate made threats nine days before her due release date

  13-10-2020 06:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  HEATED, threatening comments made to a prison officer have extended an inmate’s stay behind bars.
  
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• David Roustaby claims there's 'no truth' in alleged murder confession

  13-10-2020 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  AN alleged killer told police there was “no truth” in a recording the prosecution claim is a murder confession, a jury heard.
  
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• York outer ring road A1237 dualling may not start until 2023

  13-10-2020 05:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  WORK on dualling the outer ring road - the A1237 - could start in 2023 and be complete by 2025.
  
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• Junior Boutique and its 1965 transformation

  13-10-2020 01:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  OCTOBER 1965, the popular Stonegate store Junior Boutique had just completed its new extension.
  
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• Stark contrast between Covid rates in two neighbouring areas

  13-10-2020 01:16 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  THE stark contrast between the coronavirus rates in two neighbouring areas of York is revealed in  latest figures published by Public Health England.
  
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