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• What's the most annoying thing you've seen somebody do at the pub?

  26-01-2025 20:00
  
  People have taken to the internet to debate the most annoying thing you've seen somebody do at the pub.
  
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• 'I’m a tourist today' - locals explore York during Residents Festival

  26-01-2025 19:30
  
  Residents took to the streets in York this weekend to explore some of the cities main attractions.
  
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• Three vehicles involved in North Yorkshire crash

  26-01-2025 18:11
  
  Multiple vehicles have been involved in a crash in North Yorkshire.
  
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• Sheridan Smith stars in Channel 5 drama The Castaways: Cast and how to watch

  26-01-2025 17:16
  
  A new Channel 5 drama starring Sheridan Smith and Céline Buckens, The Castaways airs today. Full cast list and how to watch.
  
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• Weather warnings issued for York over heavy wind and rain

  26-01-2025 17:03
  
  Weather warnings are in place this evening ahead of heavy winds and rain that are expected to hit the country later today.
  
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• Husband of dead woman is detained in Thailand

  26-01-2025 13:14
  
  Police in Thailand are believed to have detained the British husband of Lamduan Armitage, the Thai woman whose body was found in the Yorkshire Dales more than 20 years ago.
  
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• Residents' Weekend returns despite impact of Storm Éowyn

  26-01-2025 12:53
  
  The Residents’ festival is back in full swing after Storm Éowyn caused some disruption to yesterday’s events.
  
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• A Hollywood sex symbol and a cricket legend in the Yorkshire Dales

  26-01-2025 12:52
  
  IT SEEMS almost surreal now, but there was a time when a quiet part of the Yorkshire Dales was graced by one of the biggest stars in Hollywood for an amazing show business wedding blessing.
  
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• Celebrating 100 years of friendship at WI

  26-01-2025 12:19
  
  In December 1924, George V was on the throne, Stanley Baldwin was Prime Minister, but most importantly on the evening of December 11, in the Old Grammar School, 45 women met in Thornton-le-Dale and voted to form a new Women's Institute (WI).
  
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• Fewer than 100 properties left without power as Storm Éowyn repairs continue

  26-01-2025 12:08
  
  Fewer than one hundred properties in North Yorkshire are now without power following Storm Éowyn hitting the region.
  
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• Rare planet alignment to take place in UK skies over coming weeks - best time to see

  26-01-2025 09:16
  
  Up to seven planets are set to align in the night sky over the UK in January and February - here's when and how to see the rare event.
  
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• 'They perched on a double decker bus!' - memories and photos of peacocks in York

  26-01-2025 08:13
  
  PHOTOS of a peacock in woods near York sparked memories of other peacocks who have lived in York over the years.
  
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• 'My husband narrowly avoided brain surgery after falling on black ice in York'

  26-01-2025 08:11
  
  Our letter writer warns of the dangers of black ice after her husband had a serious accident in York.
  
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• Unknown sketch by John Constable emerges from private collection in North Yorkshire

  26-01-2025 07:38
  
  An early unknown sketch by the master landscape painter John Constable has emerged from a private family collection in North Yorkshire. Measuring just 12 by 15 inches, the landscape will be offered for sale with an estimate of £150,000-200,000 (plus buyer’s premium) in the British, European and Sporting Art Sale at Tennants Auctioneers on 15th March.
  
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• GrubsUp! project to serve up a boost for pollinators in North Yorkshire

  26-01-2025 07:00
  
  A new project that will restore and connect vital wildlife sites surrounding one of North Yorkshire’s most scenic roads is now underway along the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park.
  
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• York campaign group hosts free and secure parking in the heart of York

  26-01-2025 06:00
  
  A York campaign group have banded together to make getting in and out of the city easier and safer for residents.
  
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• The costly mistakes you must avoid when going abroad this year

  26-01-2025 06:00
  
  Brits need to be aware of some simple and yet costly mistakes they can make when using plastic to pay abroad.
  
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• Painting by one of Britain's best known artists up for auction in North Yorkshire

  26-01-2025 06:00
  
  A previously unrecorded sketch by one of the nation’s most famous painters is going under the hammer in North Yorkshire for more than £150,000.
  
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• Millions of drivers warned of hefty fines over commonly believed motorway myth

  26-01-2025 06:00
  
  Smart motorways have become a prominent feature of the UK's road network, offering increased capacity and improved traffic flow
  
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• Martin Lewis' good news for anyone with under £20,000 in savings

  26-01-2025 06:00
  
  Martin Lewis shared good news for anyone with under £20,000 in savings ahead of the HMRC self assessment deadline
  
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• Independent York city centre shop closes after 18 months

  26-01-2025 06:00
  
  The Knutti Store in Goodramgate has closed its doors after less than 18 months in business.
  
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• 'Hidden' North Yorkshire village church full of poetry books among Britain's finest

  26-01-2025 06:00
  
  Why the village church of All Saints near Hawnby, North Yorkshire has been revealed among the finest in Britain to visit, according to The Telegraph.
  
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• Defendant's flight from court dock ends in jail

  26-01-2025 06:00
  
  A defendant who tried to avoid a jail term by fleeing court moments before sentence could be pronounced is today in prison.
  
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• Council reveals when work could start on Castle Gateway - including new park

  26-01-2025 06:00
  
  Works on the first phase of the redevelopment of the area around Clifford’s Tower could begin next year after plans were revised, councillors have heard.
  
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• Bird flu cases confirmed close to York - as new restrictions come into force

  26-01-2025 06:00
  
  Bird flu has been confirmed at two sites near York - as tough new restrictions come into force across England.
  
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• 'Families have been doing this for generations' - help from York organisations

  26-01-2025 05:00
  
  York City Football Club Foundation and Age UK York are highlighting the support available to older people across the city after one of the coldest Januarys on record.
  
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