Last Thursday (17th December) the Government confirmed that York will remain in Tier 2 restrictions over the Christmas period. With the same restrictions continuing, York City Council is encouraging people to keep up the hard work while persistently seeking further clarification from the Government on how the city can safely move
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The impact of Covid-19 on our mental health
During the coronavirus pandemic, many of us have encountered a change within our mental health given the uncertain circumstances we have faced this year. Mental health risks associated with Covid 19 have disproportionately affected young people, especially those who are already disadvantaged and marginalised, according to research by The Island. Within
Food bank ‘deeply touched’ by community help
Another local York business forced to close
Family-run York business Café Concerto has joined many other city businesses in having to close permanently due to the pandemic. The local family-run business Café Concerto, in Petergate, announced that it is having to close its doors permanently. Café Concerto had been open for over 28 years and has become a
York’s Christmas market has gone virtual
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When the streets emptied and York fell silent again: life in the city during Lockdown 2.0
Is 2020 cancelling Halloween: Can you go trick-or-treating?
Across Britain trick-or-treating is being largely discouraged. With the 31st of October upcoming many are wondering what is happening with guidelines relating to trick-or-treating. The City of York Bureau of Health has released a statement announcing that they are "discouraging" trick-or-treating as it is being classed as a "high risk" activity