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• 16-year-old threatened Leeds newsagents staff with machete before attacking woman with brick days later

  27-11-2017 20:25
  A teenager locked up for attacking a woman with a brick as he robbed her of her car has had his sentenced extended after admitting carrying out shop raids.
  
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• Your chance to meet the Yorkshire Shepherdess in York this weekend

  09-12-2025 18:15 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Shepherdess, Amanda Owen, will be signing copies of her first-ever children’s book at The Blue House Bookshop, York.
  
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• Woman taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash in North Yorkshire

  09-12-2025 18:05 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A woman in her 60s has been taken to hospital following a crash on the A1041, close to Selby, North Yorkshire Police has said.
  
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• Stolen cars and illegal e-bikes seized as police step up action in part of York

  09-12-2025 17:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  POLICE have taken a number of illegal and stolen vehicles have been taken off the roads as part of efforts to keep York's streets safe.
  
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• 'Leah brought warmth and laughter to everyone’ says family as inquest concludes

  09-12-2025 17:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The family of Leah Bedford has said she was a “vibrant and loving 16-year-old” who "brought warmth and laughter to everyone around her” after an inquest into her death concluded.
  
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• 'Leah brought warmth and laughter to everyone’ say family as inquest concludes

  09-12-2025 17:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The family of Leah Bedford has said she was a “vibrant and loving 16-year-old” who "brought warmth and laughter to everyone around her” after an inquest into her death concluded.
  
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• Major route into York returns to normal after being partially blocked

  09-12-2025 17:10 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Two major North Yorkshire roads were experiencing traffic delays after separate incidents which both took place this afternoon.
  
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• Major route into York partially blocked by two separate incidents

  09-12-2025 17:10 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Two major North Yorkshire roads are experiencing traffic delays after separate incidents which both took place this afternoon.
  
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• Morrisons confirms axing of Christmas staple from cafes after more than 20 years

  09-12-2025 16:31 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Morrisons has confirmed it is not offering its Christmas dinner in cafes for 2025.
  
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• Free travel for some as festive bus service changes announced

  09-12-2025 15:37 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Festive bus service changes have been announced for the Christmas and New Year period - with free travel offered some some travellers.
  
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• Dom Littlewood on the Warm Home Discount scam that relies on pensioners' panic

  09-12-2025 15:16 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  As pensioners are targeted by Warm Home Discount scam texts, broadcaster and consumer champion Dom Littlewood is urging people not to panic
  
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• 'People's lives are falling apart': Campaigners on impact of solar farms

  09-12-2025 14:06 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  People’s lives are falling apart because of huge solar farms - such as the Helios solar farm planned for near Selby - being built in the North Yorkshire countryside, say campaigners who claim the cumulative impact of the schemes is being ignored.
  
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• Criminal damage outside popular York cafe - did you see it?

  09-12-2025 13:05 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  POLICE are investigating vandalism to property outside a cafe in Acomb.
  
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• Pioneer who helped establish police dogs hailed by York force

  09-12-2025 13:02 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A pioneer who helped introduce police dogs into North Yorkshire has been celebrated with a special visit.
  
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• Vandals target car in York suburb

  09-12-2025 12:45 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  VANDALS have targeted a car in Crombie Avenue, in Clifton.
  
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• 'I imagine he has done his time': Dame Judi Dench on Harvey Weinstein

  09-12-2025 12:41 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Dame Judi Dench has caused controversy after she said that she imagines that Harvey Weinstein “has done his time”.
  
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• Enchanting new York Christmas experience offers an escape from busy crowds

  09-12-2025 12:16 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  VISITORS are being invited to escape the crowds and enjoy a quiet world of frost, light and storytelling at York's enchanting new Christmas experience.
  
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• Luxury spa experience opens in York following major refurbishment

  09-12-2025 12:07 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A luxury spa experience has opened its doors in the heart of York with unique treatments, after a £2.8 million pound refurbishment.
  
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• REVIEW: The Pantomime Adventures Of Peter Pan at York's Joseph Rowntree Theatre

  09-12-2025 11:28 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Here's our reviewer's verdict of the Rowntree Players' Pantomime Adventures Of Peter Pan at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre in York.
  
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• Police hunt to find suspected thief in North Yorkshire

  09-12-2025 11:12 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Police are investigating the theft of a handbag from a car park in Byram, Selby.
  
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• North Yorkshire estate launches its own festive beer with top brewery

  09-12-2025 11:05 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A stately home has launched its own beer for the festive season.
  
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• Footpaths reopen on Langdale Moor after major wildfire

  09-12-2025 11:04 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Footpaths have reopened and access restrictions have been lifted on the North York Moors after a major wildfire earlier this year..
  
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• Footpaths on North Yorks Moors reopen after major wildfire and explosions

  09-12-2025 11:04 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Footpaths have reopened and access restrictions have been lifted on Langdale Moor in the North York Moors after a major wildfire earlier this year.
  
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• Vehicle hits building in North Yorkshire town - police on scene

  09-12-2025 08:12 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Police and firefighters have been called in after a vehicle hit a building in Castlegate, Scarborough.
  
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• Teacher struck off for sending sexual messages to student

  09-12-2025 06:34 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A North Yorkshire sixth form college teacher who sent sexual social media messages to a student has been struck off.
  
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• York three-bed home in quiet cul-de-sac for sale at £479,950

  09-12-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A three-bedroom semi-detached home in White House Rise, York, is up for sale at a guide price of £479,950.
  
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• York primary school named top in city for UK-wide School Challenge

  09-12-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Copmanthorpe Primary School claimed first place in York and 44th in England in the WOW Walk to School Challenge.
  
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• York bungalow with fully-equipped kitchen hits the market for £450,000

  09-12-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A three-bedroom detached bungalow has hit the market in Haxby, York, for a guide price of £450,000.
  
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• ‘Unsightly and dangerous’ Grade II listed steps could be repaired

  09-12-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A set of ‘unsightly and dangerous’ Grade II listed steps at Scarborough Museum could be repaired and renovated by the council.
  
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• Plans for works at York's Stone Roses Bar to improve safety and accessibility

  09-12-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York indie bar the Stone Roses Bar has lodged plans for works to improve the safety and accessibility of its city centre building.
  
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