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• Residents’ views sought on Scarborough Town of Culture bid

  27-02-2026 14:06 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  RESIDENTS have been invited to share their thoughts on a bid for a popular North Yorkshire resort to be named the UK’s inaugural Town of Culture.
  
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• Festival set to welcome famous faces in York

  27-02-2026 13:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York is set to play host to rock stars, politicians and best-selling authors during its 19th annual Literature Festival.
  
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• Government sends controversial gas rig decision back to North Yorkshire Council

  27-02-2026 12:52 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  PLANS for a gas drilling rig near Scarborough will not be called in by the Government and will instead be decided on by North Yorkshire Council.
  
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• North Yorkshire councillor facing calls to stand down after switching parties

  27-02-2026 12:23 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A North Yorkshire councillor is facing calls to stand down after switching political allegiances for the second time in four months.
  
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• ‘They do it abroad, why not here?’ - readers react to York tourist tax proposals

  27-02-2026 11:52 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Press readers have shared their thoughts on proposals to implement a so called tourist tax in York and North Yorkshire.
  
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• BBC 'overjoyed' to confirm award-winning hit TV show will be turned into a film

  27-02-2026 11:14 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The BBC has confirmed Ghosts will return with its own film - Ghosts: The Possession of Button House.
  
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• The tailors tale - How history & heritage drive tailored and bespoke clothing

  27-02-2026 11:03 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Tom Wharton of Cirencester’s Barrington Ayre creates bespoke, British-made suits and garments, reviving Cotswold tweed and dressing sports and music stars.
  
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• Iconic Great Wave artwork exhibition opens in York - in pictures

  27-02-2026 11:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Great Wave off Kanagawa, one of the world’s most recognisable artworks, is now on show at York Art Gallery.
  
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• Major UK supermarkets suffer supply shortages but Brits urged to 'shop as normal'

  27-02-2026 08:51 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Fruit and vegetable shortages have been reported at supermarkets across the UK, including Lidl, Asda, and Tesco, due to heavy rain in key growing areas.
  
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• 'This means everything' - salon owner celebrates being named finalist in Press awards

  27-02-2026 06:09 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Ivy Lane Hair & Beauty Studio in York has been named as a finalist in The Press competition to find the city's best hairdresser.
  
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• House burglars wrote off man's £7,500 car in 60mph police chase, court hears

  27-02-2026 06:05 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Two burglars wrote off a North Yorkshire man’s treasured car after they stole it and took it on a 60mph police chase through a sleeping town, York Crown Court heard.
  
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• Yorkshire talent celebrated at Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Three Yorkshire stars of the British racing world have been celebrated for their dedication and talent.
  
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• York restaurant hidden on 'charming' street among top brunch and lunch spots in 2026

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Find out why this Italian restaurant in York hidden on a 'charming' street has been named among the UK's top 100 brunch and lunch spots for 2026
  
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• Visit this North Yorkshire garden for £1 this March

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  People in North Yorkshire can enjoy a day out for £1 this March.
  
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• UK's 'queen of spy fiction' coming to North Yorkshire next month

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A crime author who worked in British intelligence is set to share her real-life secrets at an event in Yorkshire. 
  
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• Several people spotted scaling York Minster - here's why

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A number of people have been spotted climbing on York’s most iconic landmark – all for a very good reason.
  
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• Permits to tackle 'over-parking' in York streets welcomed - and will launch in days

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The introduction of residential parking (ResPark) permits comes after residents who support them said they were being swamped by cars.
  
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• North Yorkshire farm shop named region's food retailer of the year

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A North Yorkshire farm shop has been named the region's food retailer and producer of the year.
  
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• New riverside bar plan for York restaurant that has stood empty for years

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The restaurant has stood empty since it was built as part of refurbishments to the wider Guildhall complex completed more than three years ago.
  
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• Malton insurance broker expands farm team

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Independent Malton insurance broker McClarrons has expanded its farm team with the appointment of Sally Conner.
  
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• 'Historic York street should be protected from undignified commercialisation'

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Our letter writer has criticised the 'undignified commercialisation of Shambles in response to it being described as 'Disneyfied'.
  
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• Harrogate MP praises award-winning cancer support programme

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Harrogate MP Tom Gordon has praised the award-winning Active Against Cancer service after a recent visit
  
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• Free Easter-themed sculpture trail coming to York next month

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A colourful public art trail is coming to York next month.
  
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• Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan announces intimate UK tour

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has announced an intimate UK tour for spring 2027, taking fans through his life and music career
  
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• Don't miss your chance to see the Super League trophy in York

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Super League fans will soon have the chance to see the sport’s top prize up close in a special one-day event in York.
  
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• Churches invited to become ‘Pilgrim Places’ for reflection and prayer

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Churches are being invited to become “Pilgrim Places” for reflection and prayer as part of the Faith in the North initiative
  
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• Charity reveals opening date for its biggest ever shop - in York

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A Yorkshire charity has announced the opening date of its biggest ever shop – which is coming to a York retail park next month.
  
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• Champagne house Laurent-Perrier partners with new Whitby venue

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Treasury Whitby has announced a new partnership with Champagne house Laurent-Perrier, bringing its portfolio to the venue
  
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• Celebration for care home residents to mark Chinese New Year

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Stamford Bridge Beaumont Care Home celebrates Chinese New Year 2026 with residents, featuring red lanterns, traditional food, and cultural activities.
  
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• Care village on outskirts of Pocklington to host open day

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A care village on the outskirts of Pocklington is opening it's doors next weekend.
  
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• Award-winning North Yorkshire bakehouse and butchers set to open new shop

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  An award-winning North Yorkshire bakehouse and butchers is set to open a new flagship shop - with a celebrity guest expected at the opening.
  
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• Aspiring artists given painting supplies in donation

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Linton-on-Ouse Primary School in North Yorkshire receives art supplies donation from Annington, boosting pupils' annual art exhibition and creative projects.
  
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• 'About time' or 'more difficult' - views on new wheelie bins for York recycling

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Press readers had their say after plans to ditch recycling boxes for wheelie bins were unveiled by City of York Council on Monday, February 23.
  
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• Woman paid rogue rescue centre to rehome dog - but it was found dead with 40 others

  27-02-2026 05:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A Harrogate woman paid an Essex rescue centre owner to rehome her dog – and the animal was found dead when police raided the rogue business.
  
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• Thug defied court by being with woman he had previously threatened to kill

  27-02-2026 05:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Police caught a thug with a woman he had previously threatened to kill - in defiance of a court order protecting her from him. The couple were stopped in a car on the A19 near Selby.
  
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• Yorkshire fish and chip restaurant crowned best in the UK

  27-02-2026 02:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Trenchers of Whitby named best fish and chip restaurant in the UK at the National Fish and Chip Awards 2026, praised for quality, sustainability and Yorkshire hospitality.
  
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• Person extricated after car and tractor collide in North Yorkshire

  26-02-2026 18:38 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A person was trapped in a car following a collision with a tractor earlier today (Thursday).
  
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• Police 'thoroughly reviewing' investigation report into devastating fire

  26-02-2026 18:15 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  NORTH Yorkshire Police had said they are investigating the findings of a report into a major fire which had a devastating affect on a large area of the North York Moors.
  
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• MPs and councillors ‘infuriated’ by cause of Langdale Moor blaze

  26-02-2026 18:15 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  MPs representing areas around the Langdale Moor blaze have said they are ‘infuriated’ by what is believed to have started the fire last summer.
  
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• Hundreds of jobs at risk at supermarket giant with branches in York

  26-02-2026 18:06 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Sainsbury's has announced that hundreds of jobs are at risk amid a head office restructure.
  
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• Businesses in North Yorkshire town to be asked to open toilets to the public

  26-02-2026 18:04 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  BUSINESSES in a North Yorkshire town will be asked to make their toilets available to the public.
  
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• Robots help break records for North Yorkshire firm in 2025

  26-02-2026 17:57 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Harrogate-based advanced engineering and robotics firm Synthotech Group has reported a record year in 2025.
  
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• York and North Yorkshire leaders set out their growth ambitions

  26-02-2026 17:05 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Detailed plans for the economic future of York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority were unveiled in York today (thur) at the Malmaison Hotel.
  
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• Woman dies at home - police appeal to people in York to help find family

  26-02-2026 17:05 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  An 80-year-old woman has died at home with police now appealing to people in York to help find her family.
  
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• York man guilty of attempted murder of ex-girlfriend - and now faces danger probe

  26-02-2026 17:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A top judge has called for an investigation into the danger posed by York man Jake Joe Bamber - who stalked and tried to murder his former girlfriend.
  
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• Take that! 'Robbie Williams' takes on North Yorkshire pub, re-opening tomorrow

  26-02-2026 16:14 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A singer who performs as a Robbie Williams tribute act has taken on the reins of a Boroughbridge pub, which re-opens tomorrow (Friday) at 12 noon.
  
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• Chippies in York and North Yorkshire named the best of the best in industry 'Oscars'

  26-02-2026 15:50 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Fish and chip restaurants across York and North Yorkshire have been named as the best in the nation at a prestigious awards ceremony.
  
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• Vandals disrupt council's trial on seafront overnight parking ban in North Yorkshire

  26-02-2026 15:46 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  VANDALS have limited a North Yorkshire council’s ability to make a decision on a ban on overnight parking at coastal sites.
  
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• Emergency closure of North Yorkshire level crossing after near-miss involving child

  26-02-2026 15:36 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Network Rail said today it had secured a 21‑day emergency closure order on February 19 its named Frogmire Lane level crossing in Knaresborough.
  
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• Tourist tax ‘simply wrong’ and ‘shouldn't be taken forward’, say North Yorks Tory MPs

  26-02-2026 15:26 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A so called tourist tax for York and North Yorkshire is “simply wrong” and “should not be taken forward”, Conservative MPs in the county have said.
  
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