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• Who left ITV’s The Masked Singer tonight in the 2025 semi-final?

  08-02-2025 21:30
  
  Viewers of The Masked Singer saw Bear (Example) and Bush (Natalie Cassidy) leave in tonight’s episode as they missed out on a place in the final.
  
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• The Masked Singer viewers puzzled as Mo Gilligan absent from judging panel

  08-02-2025 20:31
  
  The Masked Singer's celebrity judge comedian Mo Gilligan was missing from the panel this week.
  
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• When is The Masked Singer's 2025 final? ITV series coming to an end soon

  08-02-2025 20:00
  
  The Masked Singer’s 2025 series is almost over - here is the exact date you can watch the final.
  
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• All six Super League sides through in Challenge Cup

  08-02-2025 19:30 via bbc.com
  
  All six Super League sides in action record away victories in the fourth round of the Challenge Cup.
  
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• York celebrates Chinese New Year - in pictures

  08-02-2025 18:20
  
  Chinese New Year celebrations took over the streets of York today (Saturday, February 8). This is how the day went in pictures.
  
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• Dragons descend on York as city celebrates Chinese New Year

  08-02-2025 17:59
  
  Dragons descended on York as part of Chinese New Year celebrations which took over the city centre.
  
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• Everything to know on new BBC crime-drama Virdee starring Staz Nair

  08-02-2025 13:04
  
  Staz Nair leads the cast of the new Bradford-set BBC crime-drama Virdee based on the novels by AA Dhand
  
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• Mayor approves almost 30 per cent fire service council tax rise

  08-02-2025 11:43
  
  The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has approved a 29 per cent increase in the fire service element of council tax.
  
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• Killer driver who was distracted by phone before crash with doting grandad jailed

  08-02-2025 10:36
  
  A soldier who was driving while on her phone before killing a much-loved grandad has been jailed for more than six years.
  
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• Dog owners warned of 'flesh-eating' disease affecting pets - how to spot

  08-02-2025 10:00
  
  Dog walkers have been warned of a “flesh-eating” disease affecting pets as vets advise owners to take extra precautions on muddy walks.
  
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• How much have you cost the NHS? Interactive tool reveals your health bill

  08-02-2025 09:00
  
  An interactive tool lets you find out how much you have cost the NHS by breaking down your medial needs.
  
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• What score can you get? Take this pub quiz to find out

  08-02-2025 08:30
  
  Find out how good your general knowledge is with our quiz that will get you ready for your next trip to the pub.
  
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• Car catches fire in York village - crews called to scene

  08-02-2025 08:21
  
  Emergency services were on the scene after a car caught fire in a York village.
  
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• REVIEW: What makes a Highly Recommended Hotel?

  08-02-2025 08:11
  
  How do you fill a venue midweek and mid-winter?
  
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• I ditched my card and used only notes for the day to see if cash is still king

  08-02-2025 08:00
  
  I wanted to find out if cash is still king in 2025 by ditching the card and only spending card for the day, this is how it went.
  
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• 'We have a Labour leader about as useful as a chocolate teapot'

  08-02-2025 07:34
  
  Our letter writer says: 'We have a Labour leader as useful as a chocolate teapot.' What is your view
  
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• MP raises Whitby bank’s plan for 24-hour adult gaming centre in Parliament

  08-02-2025 07:26
  
  The conversion of Whitby’s last high street bank into a 24-hour adult gaming centre has been raised in Parliament by the town’s MP.
  
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• 9 facts about one of York's best-loved shopping streets - with 15 photos

  08-02-2025 06:16
  
  A look back at the fascinating history of Spurriergate in York with 9 facts and 15 archive photos
  
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• 'Thriving' 27-room hotel up for sale for £1.5 million

  08-02-2025 06:00
  
  A Scarborough hotel has hit the market, being put up for sale for £1.5 million.
  
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• Scarborough Film Festival to return with range of events

  08-02-2025 06:00
  
  The Scarborough Film Festival is set to return for its second year.
  
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• Radfield Home Care York & Rural appoints new general manager

  08-02-2025 06:00
  
  Radfield Home Care York & Rural has promoted Marco Polledri to the general manager position.
  
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• Poo Week among attractions during half-term's JORVIK Viking Festival

  08-02-2025 06:00
  
  The JORVIK Viking Festival will return to York during the February half-term.
  
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• Plans for nine apartments on site of Heworth bungalow refused

  08-02-2025 06:00
  
  Swan Properties Limited’s application for the two residential apartment buildings at 45 Hempland Lane in Heworth was refused by City of York Council’s planning and development services yesterday (February 7).
  
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• On this day: head of BBC North on Yorkshire's TV and film success

  08-02-2025 06:00
  
  On this day five years ago (February 8, 2020), the York Press reported on the comments of the head of BBC North, Rozina Breen, about Yorkshire TV and film.
  
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• Major fashion retailer set to move into former Topshop building in York

  08-02-2025 06:00
  
  A top clothes retailer is expanding by taking over the former Topshop site in the Coppergate Centre in York.
  
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• Main rail route closed for the next six weekends

  08-02-2025 06:00
  
  The East Coast Main Line will be shut between Northallerton and Newcastle for the next six weekends.
  
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• 'It's a sweet shop for fabric' - York crafters open in new and bigger site

  08-02-2025 06:00
  
  Bugweed's Fabrics and Crafts Ltd has opened its doors on a new store in Marrtree Business Park in Stirling Road – just past Clifton Moor
  
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• Get ready to 'Get Caked!' in aid of Saint Catherine's

  08-02-2025 06:00
  
  Saint Catherine's Hospice is encouraging people to take part in the 'Get Caked!' event, which will see fundraisers tackle a five-mile muddy obstacle course.
  
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• Easter visit to York among Flying Scotsman's announced excursions

  08-02-2025 06:00
  
  Flying Scotsman will make a return to the tracks in 2025, including an Easter visit to York.
  
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• Chance meeting leads to tapestry produced for Scarborough train depot

  08-02-2025 06:00
  
  A chance meeting between a train driver and an artist has resulted in a tapestry which is now being displayed at TPE's Scarborough train depot.
  
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• Beer and canapés tasting event to take place in Seamer in March

  08-02-2025 06:00
  
  Tickets have gone on sale for a beer and canapés tasting event at Wilson's Food Hall in March.
  
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• 2024 revealed as busiest year for York's Park and Ride since 2017

  08-02-2025 06:00
  
  Figures released on Thursday, February 6 show that 2024 was the busiest year for York's Park and Ride since 2017.
  
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• 10 romantic gift ideas to delight someone special this Valentine's Day

  08-02-2025 06:00
  
  Here are 10 romantic gifts to show your special someone how much you love them this February 14.
  
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• York-born Emmerdale star Twinnie: ‘I always try to be myself’

  08-02-2025 05:00
  
  York-born Twinnie-Lee Moore has spoken of her new country music and joining the cast of Emmerdale.
  
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• 'There are too many river deaths': call for York river safety action in Leah's memory

  08-02-2025 05:00
  
  The family of Leah Bedford whose body was recovered from the River Ouse in York are calling for action to make riverside areas safer.
  
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