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• Co-option of new member to be considered by Filey Town Council

  14-01-2026 18:20 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  BUS services in a North Yorkshire town are on the agenda at an up-coming council meeting.
  
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• Whitby Mayor says historic Whale Bone Arch ‘should not be removed’

  14-01-2026 16:59 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A MAJOR landmark in North Yorkshire should not be removed, a town mayor has said.
  
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• Woman last seen at York Hospital this morning found

  14-01-2026 16:27 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Police have confirmed that a woman last seen at York Hospital earlier this morning has been found.
  
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• Urgent search launched for woman last seen at York Hospital

  14-01-2026 16:27 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Police say they are growing increasingly concerned for a woman last seen at York Hospital earlier this morning.
  
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• Crucial York by-election - what trends, recent results and polls show

  14-01-2026 15:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Voters go to the polls in Heworth on Thursday, January 15.
  
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• ‘Wonderful’ plan to build outdoor riding arena in North Yorkshire village

  14-01-2026 14:19 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A riding area is planned at Eastgate House Farm at Stoney Haggs Road, in Seamer.
  
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• Local support for ‘wonderful’ plan to build outdoor riding arena near Scarborough

  14-01-2026 14:19 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A NEW horse riding arena is planned for a North Yorkshire village.
  
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• Unlicensed monkey fears grip Yorkshire

  14-01-2026 14:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Primate owners are warned they now need to obtain a licence to keep their animals.
  
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• Bull shot dead by armed police after escaping close to North Yorkshire railway

  14-01-2026 13:56 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Armed police have killed a bull after it escaped close to train tracks in North Yorkshire this morning.
  
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• 'This major investment will make a real difference to people in York'

  14-01-2026 13:47 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The £45 billion Northern Powerhouse Rail programme will make a real difference to people living and working in York, say city leaders.
  
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• Second bird flu outbreak confirmed in large poultry farm in York

  14-01-2026 13:15 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Bird flu has been discovered in a major poultry farm outside York for the the second time in less than a month.
  
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• £45bn northern rail upgrade puts York at heart of major new network - reaction

  14-01-2026 12:50 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York leaders have hailed Northern Powerhouse Rail a game changer for the city, saying it will pave the way for shorter journeys, better access to work, and stronger connections for businesses.
  
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• Man appears in court charged with attempted murder after alleged stabbing in York

  14-01-2026 12:11 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after an alleged stabbing in Lindley Road, Rawcliffe, York.
  
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• York boy, 11, at centre of missing person appeal is found

  14-01-2026 12:02 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A missing 11-year-old boy from York has been found, North Yorkshire Police said.
  
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• Urgent search for boy missing from home in York

  14-01-2026 12:02 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Police are ‘urgently searching’ for a missing 11-year-old boy who was last seen at a York retail park yesterday evening.
  
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• 'It fits his personality perfectly' - York Minster send-off for teenager's epic ride

  14-01-2026 12:02 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  As reported in The Press, 18-year-old George Malcolm set off this morning (January 14) from York Minster for the first leg of his 18-month epic journey back to the family home in New Zealand.
  
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• Man taken to hospital following workplace accident at North Yorkshire business

  14-01-2026 11:39 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are currently dealing with a workplace accident at a North Yorkshire business.
  
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• TSB, First Direct, HSBC, Lloyds, Nationwide and Santander all offering cash to switch

  14-01-2026 11:21 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  TSB, First Direct, HSBC, Lloyds, Nationwide, and Santander are so keen to take on new customers that they are all offering a cash incentive this month, up to £750
  
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• Diesel pumps set to be removed from 'many' petrol stations in four years

  14-01-2026 11:19 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The report comes as the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned that fuel margins remain high, leaving drivers paying too much
  
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• Bull on the line - all train lines blocked at major North Yorkshire station

  14-01-2026 11:11 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Trains have been delayed after reports of a bull on the line close to Selby Railway Station.
  
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• Bull on the line - all lines blocked and delays grow at major North Yorkshire station

  14-01-2026 11:11 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Trains have been delayed after reports of a bull on the line close to Selby Railway Station.
  
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• All lines reopen after bull on line close to major North Yorkshire station

  14-01-2026 11:11 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Trains have been delayed after reports of a bull on the line close to Selby Railway Station.
  
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• 'If the River Foss was that polluted I would think the plants would die'

  14-01-2026 11:07 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Just read about how polluted the Foss is. Full of detergents, pesticides, oil film and sewage.
  
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• RECAP: incident at North Yorkshire factory - emergency services on scene

  14-01-2026 10:45 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are currently dealing with an incident at a North Yorkshire factory this morning (Wednesday). Follow our live blog for further updates. More on this as we get it.
  
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• Ongoing incident at North Yorkshire factory - emergency services on scene

  14-01-2026 10:45 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are currently dealing with an incident at a North Yorkshire factory this morning (Wednesday). Follow our live blog for further updates. More on this as we get it.
  
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• Man charged with attempted murder after alleged stabbing in York

  14-01-2026 10:39 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A man has been charged with attempted murder after an alleged stabbing in Lindley Road, Rawcliffe, York.
  
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• Emergency services dealing with incident at North Yorkshire factory

  14-01-2026 10:26 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are currently dealing with an incident at a North Yorkshire factory.
  
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• WATCH: Six days and still no fix after York pipe burst

  14-01-2026 09:52 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A continuous stream of water is restricting an area of pathway today (January 14) outside Little K-Town restaurant, on the western side of Walmgate, opposite the entrance to Brew York.
  
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• Six days and still no fix after York pipe burst

  14-01-2026 09:52 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A continuous stream of water is restricting an area of pathway today (January 14) outside Little K-Town restaurant, on the western side of Walmgate, opposite the entrance to Brew York.
  
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• Crash in North Yorkshire town centre

  14-01-2026 08:02 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The county's fire and rescue service said a crew from Scarborough was called to Falsgrave Road in the town around midnight today (January 14), following a single vehicle crash.
  
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• Flooding possible in York city centre as river levels rise following Storm Goretti

  14-01-2026 07:45 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The agency updated its notice last night (December 13) for the Upper River Ouse in the city.
  
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• York restaurant group reports 'record year' as its plans expansion and refurb

  14-01-2026 07:24 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A York-based restaurant group is reporting “strongest Christmas and New Year period to date.”
  
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• National park looks at multi-million-pound HQ relocation

  14-01-2026 07:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Members of North York Moors National Park Authority (NYMNA) will be told next week that building a new multi-million-pound headquarters is the only way to meet the organisation’s long-term needs.
  
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• IT firm from near York wins £75million MOD contract

  14-01-2026 06:43 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A major software and IT services company based at Pocklington, near York, has announced a landmark £75 million contract with the Ministry of Defence.
  
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• Yorkshire pub darts teams can win £10k and face champion Luke Humphries

  14-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Pub darts teams across Yorkshire are invited to enter the Cool Hand Cup, a national competition by Marston’s offering a £10,000 prize and the chance to play 501 darts against champion Luke Humphries.
  
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• York primary school pupil suspended for substance misuse

  14-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  City of York Council's public health lead said the figures showed services were getting better at finding young people and mirrored national trends.
  
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• York College brings new partnership to Knights and Valkyrie shirts

  14-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York College has partnered with York RLFC to provide students with hands-on experience in professional rugby league, creating new career pathways in sport and enhancing community engagement.
  
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• York Ceramics Fair is returning to the Racecourse in March

  14-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The York Ceramics Fair returns to York Racecourse with a vibrant showcase of functional, sculptural, and decorative ceramics
  
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• York-based vet group reaches £1 million charity milestone

  14-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A single year of fundraising has helped push a Yorkshire company’s decade-long charity efforts past the £1 million mark.
  
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• York-based law firm celebrates qualification of two new solicitors

  14-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A York-based law firm is celebrating the qualification of two new solicitors.
  
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• Woman, 93, praises Yorkshire course for making her 'part of the digital world'

  14-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A 93-year-old pensioner has spoken of how a course helped her feel “part of the new digital world.”
  
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• Wedding open days to be held across the East Riding of Yorkshire

  14-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Couples are being invited to explore wedding ceremony venues at a series of open days across the East Riding.
  
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• Three York schools set to get extra cash for breakfast or after school club places

  14-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Schools in Clifton, Dringhouses and Wheldrake are set to benefit from cash for extra childcare places.
  
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• The cheapest petrol stations in York - according to PetrolPrices.com

  14-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  To help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, we've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around York, according to petrolprices.com. Petrol prices get their information direct from garages and from users.
  
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• Tadcaster bus station upgraded to support economic growth

  14-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A £500,000 upgrade has transformed a key transport hub.
  
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• Protection for North Yorkshire hotel where famous poet recovered from shellshock

  14-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A NORTH Yorkshire hotel where First World War poet Wilfrid Owen recovered from shellshock has been given listed status.
  
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• Press readers can subscribe for just £3 for 3 months in this flash sale

  14-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £3 for 3 months or save more than 50 per cent off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion.
  
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• Popular York restaurant takes action after one-star food hygiene rating

  14-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A popular Chinese restaurant in York has taken a range of measures since it received an ‘unexpected’ one-star rating for food hygiene from City of York Council, stressing customers were not at risk.
  
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• New 'woodland adventure' library opens at prep school near York

  14-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A new ‘Woodland Wonderland’ library has opened at a prep school near York.
  
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• Motoring event aims to teach York drivers essential car skills

  14-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A community motoring event is returning to help York drivers feel more confident and prepared on the road.
  
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