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
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
Local business fears over Christmas market
Small Yorkshire businesses could miss out on potentially millions of pounds in sales, with the news of the York St Nicholas' Christmas Markets 2020 being cancelled. Local artisan producers rely on this festive period to boost sales, more than ever with the pandemic. Last year's Christmas festival brought in £57 million and
York Theatre Royal receives lifeline grant
York's popular Theatre Royal has received a lifeline boost from the Governments £1.57 billion Culture Recover Fund. The theatre won £236,522 from the Government pot, which will assist them looking ahead to the future. Executive Director, Tom Bird, said: “We are delighted that our application has been successful. The Cultural Recovery Fund
York initiatives support businesses following further store closures
The Edinburgh Woollen Mill Company announced store closures on Friday, one of a dozen store closures in York. However, both Indie York and York BID initiates have been created to help support local businesses. The EWM company, who also own Jaegar, with stores located on Shambles and in St Helens Square face uncertainty, as the EMW chief executive Steven Simpson gave a statement. He said: “Stores will continue trading”