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• Mayor meets bus operators to discuss better service

  01-04-2025 19:23 via bbc.com
  
  York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith says local bus services are "not good enough".
  
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• Man suffers fractured skull in city centre attack

  01-04-2025 18:51 via bbc.com
  
  The victim received hospital treatment for a fractured skull and bleed on the brain, police say
  
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• 'Severe' delays on major York road after vehicle 'abandoned'

  01-04-2025 18:22
  
  Queues are building on a major York road after a vehicle was ‘abandoned’.
  
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• Queues on major York road after vehicle is 'abandoned'

  01-04-2025 18:22
  
  Queues are building on a major York road after a vehicle was ‘abandoned’.
  
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• The funniest nicknames of all time - Keth, Shetland Tony, Soup and many more

  01-04-2025 17:47
  
  What nicknames have you heard that are the funniest? Shetland Tony and Terry Cross The Mersey are two personal highlights.
  
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• Man left with fractured skull after assault in York city centre

  01-04-2025 17:26
  
  A man has been left with a fractured skull following an assault in Blake Street, York.
  
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• York event to help employers cope with home working

  01-04-2025 17:15
  
  Love it or hate it, home working is here to stay. But whether your staff are remote or hybrid, they cannot thrive without one thing: Trust.
  
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• School closure councillor accused of 'hypocrisy'

  01-04-2025 17:06 via bbc.com
  
  A North Yorkshire councillor is told to "consider her position" in a row over plans to axe a school.
  
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• Man assaulted by two men in rural North Yorkshire car park

  01-04-2025 16:34
  
  A man was assaulted by two men in the car park at the top of Staxton Hill.
  
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• York fan banned from football matches after Wembley visit

  01-04-2025 16:29
  
  A York football fan has been banned from all international and professional matches in the UK after his visit to Wembley Stadium.
  
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• Charity unable to afford museum repairs - report

  01-04-2025 16:26 via bbc.com
  
  York Museums Trust has less than two months of operating costs in its cash reserves, a report says.
  
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• Teen arrested after stolen car is driven the wrong way up the A64

  01-04-2025 16:24
  
  A teenager has been arrested in connection with a string of offences after a car was stolen from an address in Scarborough and driven the wrong way up the A64.
  
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• Woman arrested in pub arson inquiry

  01-04-2025 16:07 via bbc.com
  
  The Cricketers pub is "100% fire damaged", according to North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue.
  
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• Jury retires to consider verdicts in York murder trial

  01-04-2025 16:00
  
  The jury has retired to consider its verdicts in the York murder trial.
  
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• Woman arrested after fire at North Yorkshire pub

  01-04-2025 15:53
  
  A WOMAN has been arrested after a fire at The Cricketers pub in Calcutt near Knaresborough is thought to have been started deliberately.
  
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• Success for North Yorkshire lettings company

  01-04-2025 15:22
  
  Verity Frearson Lettings in Harrogate has won the British Property Award for Harrogate for the third successive year.
  
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• Forget Japan, here are the best places to see cherry blossoms in the UK

  01-04-2025 15:05
  
  The UK is home to some of the most spectacular springtime destinations.
  
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• Top village social club wins again with York CAMRA

  01-04-2025 13:51
  
  York CAMRA chairman Chris Tregellis toasta another successful win with Martin Scott, chairman, and Dawn Paylor, secretary of the Bishopthorpe Sports and Social Club.
  
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• Ripon resident 'feels sick' over rising bills

  01-04-2025 13:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Georgey Spanswick looks at how the cost of living is affecting people in North Yorkshire.
  
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• HMRC Child Benefit increase next week confirmed for millions of families

  01-04-2025 12:22
  
  Families who claim Child Benefit will see an increase in their payment next week, says HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
  
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• York Marks and Spencer café set to reopen – with new look

  01-04-2025 12:19
  
  The café at York’s flagship Marks and Spencer store in Parliament Street is set to reopen – with a new look.
  
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• North Yorkshire MP launches campaign to dual-track York-Knaresborough line

  01-04-2025 12:19
  
  Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has launched a campaign to dual the railway line between York and Knaresborough.
  
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• North Yorkshire town launches digital trail - with pixies!

  01-04-2025 12:09
  
  The North Yorkshire market town of Pickering has recruited a community of pixies to help guide people around its historic landmarks and places of interest.
  
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• York LGBTQ+ shop closes after homophobic abuse... as gay bar opens in its place

  01-04-2025 12:00
  
  Two York shop owners Claire and Xander have responded to homophobic abuse by closing down their shop… and opening a bar in its place.
  
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• Wanted North Yorkshire man arrested by police

  01-04-2025 12:00
  
  Michael Kellett, 43, who was wanted for questioning about several offences, has been arrested by North Yorkshire Police.
  
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• New £3.5million fuel service station and convenience store to open near Malton

  01-04-2025 11:48
  
  A £3.5million fuel service station and convenience store is to open near Malton this week as part of a company’s major growth and expansion plan.
  
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• April subscriber prizes: Easter treats, golf break and festival tickets up for grabs

  01-04-2025 11:26
  
  Subscribers are in with a chance of winning a range of seasonal prizes this April, from handcrafted chocolate selections and golf experiences to music festival tickets.
  
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• 'We’ve got to break that cycle': York and North Yorkshire crime plan launches

  01-04-2025 11:24
  
  Stopping people falling into a cycle of crime will be central to North Yorkshire Police’s priorities going forward under plans launched by the county’s mayor and policing spokesperson.
  
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• Close to £1 million for major flood defence scheme to protect York homes

  01-04-2025 11:17
  
  Luke Charters has welcomed a Government announcement that it is putting £937,000 towards the Fulford Flood Scheme.
  
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• UPDATE: North Yorkshire pub destroyed in major blaze

  01-04-2025 11:16
  
  A pub near Knaresborough has suffered '100 per cent fire damage' following a major blaze this morning.
  
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• Fire crews called to 'large scale' North Yorkshire pub fire

  01-04-2025 11:16
  
  Fire crews have been called to a “large scale” fire at a pub near Knaresborough this morning.
  
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• What garden fence am I legally responsible for in the UK? All to know

  01-04-2025 11:10
  
  The law around who owns which fence can be rather blurry in the UK with many popular misconceptions confusing homeowners up and down the country.
  
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• How high can a garden fence between neighbours be in the UK?

  01-04-2025 11:10
  
  Fences are a common way to divide property lines in residential areas of the UK. However, there are restrictions in place on how tall these can be.
  
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• Two cars crash on major North Yorkshire road

  01-04-2025 10:44
  
  Two cars have crashed on the A1 in North Yorkshire, prompting a police appeal.
  
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• Inflatable bowel to raise awareness of cancer

  01-04-2025 09:44 via bbc.com
  
  The giant bowel is touring East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire to raise awareness of bowel cancer.
  
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• Nationwide is offering a £175 bonus to customers, but you need to apply quickly

  01-04-2025 09:34
  
  Want £175? Nationwide gives switchers a bonus to join, but the offer ends tonight. There's still chance to grab a bonus - if you're quick
  
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• How is car tax changing? HMRC rates updated - is yours going up?

  01-04-2025 09:32
  
  Major changes to car tax vehicle excise duty (VED) will be introduced this week. Here's what you need to know, and a Martin Lewis hack
  
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• Locals back former bank to restaurant conversion

  01-04-2025 09:24 via bbc.com
  
  Plans have been lodged for a restaurant, bar and holiday lets at the former HSBC site on Baxtergate.
  
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• Millions to get pay rise of up to £1,400 from today - what to know

  01-04-2025 09:03
  
  The pay rise for more than 3 million workers comes as the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage increase
  
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• Firefighters tackle house fire in North Yorkshire

  01-04-2025 08:10
  
  FIREFIGHTERS have been called in to a house fire in a Knaresborough.
  
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• Martin Lewis confirms whether Premium Bonds are really ‘worth it’

  01-04-2025 08:05
  
  Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has given his verdict on whether Premium Bonds are worth it speaking on ITV’s This Morning.
  
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• Man wanted by police in York arrested

  01-04-2025 07:54
  
  Wanted man Adam Humpherson has been arrested by North Yorkshire Police.
  
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• April Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?

  01-04-2025 07:24
  
  National Savings and Investments have announced the April 2025 Premium Bond winners. See if you've won big.
  
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• Four years on, kids reflect on the impact of Covid

  01-04-2025 07:08 via bbc.com
  
  The BBC catches up with Yorkshire youngsters who share their memories of the pandemic.
  
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• From bees' homes to climbing plants: top tips to create a wilder garden

  01-04-2025 07:00
  
  The sun is back! The days are warmer, the freezing nights are fewer, and green buds are starting to shoot their way up through the soil. For those of us green-fingered in nature, we’re also ready to welcome wildlife into our gardens. Birds, hedgehogs, bees and butterflies are all active at the moment, some waking up and looking for food and a place to raise their next generation.
  
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• York riverside restaurant raises fashion stakes to help people living with MND

  01-04-2025 06:00
  
  A FASHION show held at a York riverside restaurant was a runway success after raising £2,500 for a new centre for people living with Motor Neurone Disease.
  
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• York Racecourse opens applications for 2025 community partnership scheme

  01-04-2025 06:00
  
  York Racecourse is inviting community groups to apply for its 2025 partnership scheme.
  
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• York philanthropist recognised with 'hall of fame' induction

  01-04-2025 06:00
  
  Joseph Rowntree is set to be inducted into the Charity Hall of Fame's 'Hall of Legends' class of 2025.
  
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• York chef announced as surprise 'Wild Carder' on Great British Menu

  01-04-2025 06:00
  
  A chef from York was announced as a surprise 'Wild Carder' on BBC's Great British Menu.
  
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• York Barbican to mount climbing wall on exterior of building

  01-04-2025 06:00
  
  York Barbican has taken steps towards reinstalling a once-popular climbing wall.
  
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