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• Iconic part of Big Brother turns 25 and fans say it's 'better than the show'

  25-04-2025 21:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother fans have reacted to a Facebook post that the show's theme tune has turned 25.
  
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• Emergency services including air ambulance at incident near Pickering

  25-04-2025 18:59 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Hope who ever requires there assistance is okay but.... 2 first respon cars and 2 ambulances plus air ambulance 
  
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• DNA scheme on farm machinery cuts theft - report

  25-04-2025 18:36 via bbc.com
  Property is marked with a unique code that, when analysed, links to the rightful owner, police say.
  
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• Lost rooms reopen after revamp at Castle Howard

  25-04-2025 18:20 via bbc.com
  Castle Howard unveils restored rooms that were damaged by a fire in 1940.
  
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• Road reopens after police incident near York bridge

  25-04-2025 18:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A road has reopened after a police incident near Ouse Bridge in York.
  
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• Skipper Falkingham to end playing role at Harrogate

  25-04-2025 17:15 via bbc.com
  Harrogate Town announce long-serving captain Josh Falkingham will not be staying on in a playing capacity next season at the League Two club.
  
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• 'Do not eat': Morrisons recalls sausages sold in store due to plastic risk

  25-04-2025 16:39 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Morrisons is recalling certain batches of its Cumberland sasusages because they may contain plastic.
  
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• M&S 'truly sorry' as it pauses online and app orders following cyber attack

  25-04-2025 16:15 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Marks and Spencer (M&S) has warned customers they have paused all online and app orders following a cyber attack.
  
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• Council refuses plans for city centre help hubs

  25-04-2025 15:58 via bbc.com
  Objections were raised about how close the proposed locations were to York's historic buildings.
  
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• Student property targeted by person with 'slingshot'

  25-04-2025 15:47 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The windows of a student property has been damaged by unknown assailants.
  
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• DWP payment changes for benefits and pensions May Bank holidays 2025

  25-04-2025 15:44 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits may be affected by changes due to the two May bank holidays
  
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• Former North Yorkshire homes factory to extract and bottle water after £16m sale

  25-04-2025 15:41 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The redundant site of the former Ilke Homes factory At Flaxby- between Knaresborough and York- is to spring back to life as a water extraction and bottling plant.
  
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• Is Peppa Pig’s new sibling a girl or a boy? Gender of baby finally revealed

  25-04-2025 15:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The gender of Pepper Pig's new sibling has been revealed today (April 25) - find out if Mummy Pig's new baby is a girl or a boy on the Channel 5 show.
  
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• First prisoners arrive at brand new prison near York

  25-04-2025 15:16 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The first prisoners have taken up residence in a brand new prison near York.
  
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• 'Gaffers wagon' to be showcased at top North Yorkshire tractor event

  25-04-2025 14:42 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A renowned British truck manufacturer will come under the spotlight at the UK’s biggest tractor festival in June.
  
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• York pub to take part in national pub quiz with top celebrity

  25-04-2025 13:51 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A pub in York is taking part in a nationwide pub quiz featuring top celebrity Paddy McGuiness and offering a £5,000 cash prize.
  
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• Supported living plan for church hall

  25-04-2025 13:44 via bbc.com
  Plans are submitted to turn a Scarborough hall into flats for people with learning disabilities.
  
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• Can you find the 50 wild Yorkshire animals hiding in York city centre?

  25-04-2025 13:32 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A new trail has been launched in York city centre for children featuring 50 wild Yorkshire animals.
  
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• Virgin Media O2 to continue major switch off leaving customers without internet

  25-04-2025 12:50 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Virgin Media O2 has revealed it will continue its 3G switch off in July and August, which could leave some customers unable to use mobile data.
  
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• Leading York councillor's hand gesture sparks row

  25-04-2025 12:44 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A hand gesture made by York Council’s deputy leader during a meeting has sparked complaints, an opposition call for an apology and counter-claims about previous behaviour from the latter.
  
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• York expert can help city firms boost their social media presence

  25-04-2025 12:29 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Businesses from across York can now benefit from a new initiative designed to supercharge their social media presence, drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  
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• Traffic issues in Pickering this morning after tractor loses load

  25-04-2025 11:50 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Traffic issues are reported in Pickering this morning (Friday)
  
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• North Yorkshire town promoted at top flower show

  25-04-2025 11:48 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Harrogate’s businesses, shops and events are being promoted by its BID at a major event in the town this week.
  
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• Popular tourist attraction currently closed due to power outage

  25-04-2025 11:32 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A POPULAR tourist attraction is currently closed due to a power outage.
  
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• 'Financial distress' down in Yorkshire but it's the 'calm before the storm'

  25-04-2025 11:29 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A Yorkshire finance expert says despite fewer number of county firms being affected by financial distress, this is the ‘calm before the storm.’
  
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• Ryedale joiner stole £25,500 car now believed to be in Bulgaria

  25-04-2025 11:12 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A Malton joiner stole a £25,500 brand new BMW by not paying his car finance instalments and selling it on, York magistrates heard.
  
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• Yorkshire brewery boss to join panel event near York

  25-04-2025 10:59 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Managing Director of Wold Newton-based Wold Top Brewery is to contribute to a panel session at a sustainable farming event next month.
  
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• HMRC introduces 'most significant change to Self Assessment since 1997'

  25-04-2025 09:42 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  HMRC is urging tax payers to get ready for the most significant change to Self Assessment since 1997
  
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• New pitch could cost more than £3m, council says

  25-04-2025 08:06 via bbc.com
  The artificial 3G pitch was supposed to be replaced before start of the new season in August.
  
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• 5 photos that show how this popular York street has changed over the decades

  25-04-2025 07:44 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  RECOGNISE this parade of shops in York? Our photos show how Gillygate has changed over the decdes
  
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• Walkers honour 'visionary' as Pennine Way turns 60

  25-04-2025 07:36 via bbc.com
  Tom Stephenson dreamt in 1935 of creating a trail from the Peak District to the Scottish Borders.
  
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• 'This is a colossal waste of money needed for other more important services'

  25-04-2025 07:13 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Our letter writer says the proposed new gates for Castle Mills Lock are a: 'colossal waste of money' - what is your view?
  
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• Mum who learned to walk again set for marathon

  25-04-2025 07:10 via bbc.com
  Emma Watt, from Northallerton, says she's "determined" to cross the London Marathon finish line.
  
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• Police swoop after incident in York park

  25-04-2025 06:49 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Police have seized three mopeds in Walmgate after an incident in a Tang Hall park.
  
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• Woman attacked stranger because she was in a bad mood, court told

  25-04-2025 06:19 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A woman who took out her bad humour on a complete stranger by felling her to the ground and kicking her has been jailed.
  
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• York MPs speak out in row over keeping live owls at York city centre shop

  25-04-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York's MPs have spoken out after a York birds of prey shop has made the decision to shop showing live birds in their shop.
  
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• On this day in 2024: 'Hit the Road Drax' sung at London protest

  25-04-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  On this day in 2024, the York Press reported that climate protesters had targeted Drax at its annual shareholder meeting.
  
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• Insurance protection for customers following Jorvik Tricycles deal

  25-04-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Jorvik Tricycles has partnered with a cycle insurance provider.
  
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• 'I felt like my dad had set this up for me' - Best hairdresser finalist to open salon

  25-04-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A hairdresser, dubbed by Press readers to be amongst the best in the city, has opened up her first salon.
  
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• Husband broke wife's jaw and eye socket in 'grotesque' Christmas violence

  25-04-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A husband who broke his wife’s jaw and eye socket in “grotesque” Christmas violence has been given a suspended prison sentence.
  
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• Third York area vineyard now blossoming on farm west of city

  25-04-2025 05:57 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A new vineyard is developing in the Vale of York, west of the city.
  
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• ‘It’s going to be fun’: metal band prepares to rock York Minster

  25-04-2025 05:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York Minster is set to be filled with metal music as band Plague of Angels prepares to rock the ancient building.
  
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• 'Everyone had a very muddy time!' - well-known manufacturer combines bricks and beer

  25-04-2025 05:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York Handmade Brick Company has given a demonstration of the ancient art of hand-throwing bricks in the shadow of one of the company’s greatest projects.
  
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