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• Polls close for first town council elections

  01-05-2025 22:50 via bbc.com
  The election will see town councils elected in Harrogate and Scarborough for the first time.
  
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• Rail services blocked and delayed at York after incidents

  01-05-2025 19:05 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Rail travel out of York today has been delayed following a number of incidents.
  
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• Delays on rail services at York clear after incidents

  01-05-2025 19:05 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Rail travel out of York last night were delayed following a number of incidents.
  
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• Vehicle stolen overnight from North Yorkshire town

  01-05-2025 19:04 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Police have launched an appeal for information about the theft which took place in Marlborough Drive in the North Yorkshire town.
  
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• Mopeds targeted by thieves in coastal North Yorkshire town

  01-05-2025 18:52 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Two suspects have been targeting mopeds in a coastal North Yorkshire town.
  
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• BBC's Blue Peter to unveil new look and format in autumn 2025

  01-05-2025 18:48 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  BBC children's programme Blue Peter is set to unveil a new look and format in September 2025 - here are the details.
  
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• Thief targets leisure centre locker in North Yorkshire town

  01-05-2025 18:23 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Jewellery has been stolen from a leisure centre locker in a North Yorkshire town.
  
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• Motorists advised to avoid area as crews tackle large blaze in East Yorkshire field

  01-05-2025 18:20 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Firefighters are responding to a large fire in East Yorkshire.
  
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• Why does my dog always eat grass while out on walks and how do I stop them?

  01-05-2025 18:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Here are some of the reasons why your dog is eating grass and how you can stop them.
  
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• Gogglebox star opens up about horrifying health diagnosis without any cure

  01-05-2025 17:38 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A Gogglebox star has opened up about a horrifying health diagnosis she receievd after losing her sight while driving and failing to recognise her friend.
  
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• Cigarettes stolen in supermarket burglary in North Yorkshire town

  01-05-2025 17:34 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Packets of cigarettes have been stolen from behind the till in a North Yorkshire supermarket.
  
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• 'It’s the perfect way to enjoy the city' - people enjoy the sun in York city centre

  01-05-2025 17:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  People across York have been making the most of today’s hot weather.
  
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• ‘There was a huge flash, it was scary’: loud bang shocks York residents

  01-05-2025 16:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A loud bang heard above York caused shock among residents.
  
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• Water use warning as Yorkshire has driest Spring in 90 years

  01-05-2025 15:37 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Water is warning people to use water wisely as Yorkshire has had the driest Spring in 90 years.
  
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• HMRC is urging parents to sign up and save £2,000 a year on childcare

  01-05-2025 15:29 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Parents can sign up for the HMRC scheme and get 20 per cent towards nursery, childminders, wraparound and holiday childcare.
  
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• Brook and Root to play for Yorkshire against Bears

  01-05-2025 15:14 via bbc.com
  England batters Harry Brook and Joe Root will play for Yorkshire in this week's County Championship match against Warwickshire.
  
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• 'Jekyll and Hyde' man from York set American Akita dog onto his girlfriend

  01-05-2025 15:03 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A 'Jekyll and Hyde' York boyfriend set his American Akita onto his screaming girlfriend and head-butted her during sustained violence, the city's crown court heard.
  
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• Appeal after motorcyclist, 75, dies in road crash

  01-05-2025 13:46 via bbc.com
  The crash involving a red Triumph motorbike took place on Wednesday near Malton, police say.
  
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• Harrogate cherry blossom in bloom stuns tourists

  01-05-2025 13:21 via bbc.co.uk
  Georgey Spanswick talks to local photographer Bethany Clarke about Harrogate in bloom.
  
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• All the DWP pension changes to payments for May 2025

  01-05-2025 12:47 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Millions of people may see changes to their DWP State Pension and Pension Credit payments this month, due to two bank holidays.
  
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• Appeal to trace family of North Yorkshire man who has died

  01-05-2025 12:22 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for information to trace the family of Andrew Pilling, 61, of Harrogate, who has died.
  
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• Plans for 150 sustainable homes in North Yorkshire town

  01-05-2025 12:20 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  PLANS have been submitted for a sustainable housing scheme in North Yorkshire.
  
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• York set for hottest day of the year so far as temperatures due to hit 26C

  01-05-2025 11:29 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York is set for its hottest day of the year so far today (Thursday, May 1) – with temperatures expected to hit 26C.
  
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• What is the legal height of a garden fence between neighbours in the UK?

  01-05-2025 11:10 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  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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• Housing plan rejected over lack of local amenities

  01-05-2025 11:07 via bbc.com
  Objectors say Appleton Roebuck lacks the infrastructure and facilities to support new homes.
  
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• Ripon's knitted tank returns for VE Day

  01-05-2025 11:04 via bbc.co.uk
  Georgey Spanswick hears from Stuart Martin about the knitted tank in Ripon for VE day.
  
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• Motorcyclist, 75, dies following crash in North Yorkshire

  01-05-2025 11:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a crash in rural North Yorkshire. Police are appealing for witnesses and information after the a fatal collision on the road between Coulton and Yearsley, west of Malton.
  
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• Special celebration to mark 1st Norton Scout Group's 75th anniversary

  01-05-2025 10:58 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A SPECIAL celebration was held at the weekend to mark the 1st Norton Scout Group's 75th anniversary.
  
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• Emmerdale star’s exit ‘confirmed’ on ITV soap as emotional storyline begins

  01-05-2025 10:38 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  An Emmerdale star's exit has been 'confirmed' as ITV spoilers reveal the start of an emotional storyline for the character after six years.
  
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• Wetherspoons to axe 3 menu items in just days as fans cry 'biggest mistake ever'

  01-05-2025 10:19 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Steaks, mixed grills and gammon are set to be removed from JD Wetherspoon menus across the UK on May 14.
  
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• M&S hit by Percy Pig shortage following cyber attack as shoppers left in shock

  01-05-2025 10:17 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  M&S stores have been left with empty shelves following a recent cyber attack, and among the products affected are Percy Pigs.
  
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• Main road in North Yorkshire reopens after crash and oil spillage

  01-05-2025 10:08 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The A61 needed cleaning before it could be opened and a diversion on the A1(M) was in place.
  
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• Crash and oil spillage closes main road in North Yorkshire

  01-05-2025 10:08 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said the carriageway on the A61 will need cleaning before the road can be open again and a diversion is in place.
  
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• Thieves take £1,000 mountain bike with distinctive parts from York street

  01-05-2025 09:21 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The bike has distinctive parts, police said, as part of an appeal to the public.
  
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• What is the difference between local and general elections? What you need to know

  01-05-2025 09:20 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Find out what the difference is between local and general elections as May local elections take place in 2025.
  
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• May Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?

  01-05-2025 09:09 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  National Savings and Investments have announced the May 2025 Premium Bond winners. See if you've won big.
  
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• York bands of the past: how many of these local acts can YOU remember?

  01-05-2025 07:50 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Almost 4,000 people have joined a Facebook group reminiscing about York bands of the past -JOHN FLETCHER tells us more
  
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• What does psychosis really mean and its link with cannabis

  01-05-2025 06:18 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Martin Furber looks at psychosis and examines its link with cannabis use
  
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• York Picturehouse: What's on at City Screen from May 2 to 8

  01-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Film lovers can enjoy a variety of films at Picturehouse — City Screen in York from Friday, May 2 to Thursday, May 8.
  
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• York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir to celebrate 100 years with concert

  01-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir is set to celebrate its centenary year, with a special concert.
  
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• York College "proud 'plus-size woman'" completes London Marathon

  01-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A woman who was unable to complete a 90-second run just two years ago has completed the London Marathon.
  
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• WATCH: Ducklings stuck in York fountain rescued by volunteer from Scarborough

  01-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A Gillygate resident has recorded footage of ducklings which spent more than four hours stuck in the fountain in Exhibition Square - until a rescuer travelled from Scarborough.
  
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• Voters go to the polls in North and East Yorkshire

  01-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Voters in North and East Yorkshire will go to the polls today, to choose the representatives of newly formed town council's and mayoralties.
  
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• Seeds of Hope and Action exhibition to host international speakers

  01-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Seeds of Hope and Action exhibition will take place from May 12 to May 16 at the University of York's Campus West.
  
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• On this day ten years ago: Tour de Yorkshire kicks off in Bridlington

  01-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  On this day ten years ago, the York Press reported on the first day of the Tour de Yorkshire.
  
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• North Yorkshire King's Scout Award achievers fêted at Windsor Castle

  01-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Scouts from North Yorkshire were celebrated at a Windsor Castle event recently.
  
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• MPs urge government to press ahead with 'transformational' A64 upgrade

  01-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Three MPs have joined forces to urge the Government to press ahead with the dualling of the A64 between York and Scarborough.
  
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• Man, 60, posed as teenager in bid to persuade girl, 13, to behave sexually

  01-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A sex offender who tried to persuade an under-age girl to behave sexually is facing a prison sentence.
  
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• 'Life-changing' work experience programme for young people with SEND

  01-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A programme that helps young people with special educational needs and disabilities to gain work experience has been praised.
  
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• Hotpod Yoga York to host events for Mental Health Awareness Week

  01-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Hotpod Yoga York will host a series of fundraising activities for a suicide prevention charity.
  
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