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• Banned driver who drove home from court sentenced

  02-05-2025 18:30 via bbc.com
  Matthew Testa was caught behind the wheel 35 minutes after being banned by a court in Harrogate.
  
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• Fire crews rescue pony stuck in river overnight

  02-05-2025 18:19 via bbc.com
  It is thought the pony, named Mags, had fallen into the River Rye overnight and could not climb out.
  
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• Reform UK wins landslide town council victory

  02-05-2025 18:09 via bbc.com
  The party wins all but four of 15 available seats in Scarborough's first ever town council election.
  
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• York loud bang sounded ‘exactly the same as when I was in Ukraine’, says refugee

  02-05-2025 17:37 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A Ukrainian refugee has said a loud bang heard over York when two jets could be seen above the city “sounded exactly the same” as when the “full-scale Russian invasion began”.
  
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• Man denies trying to kill hen harrier on moors

  02-05-2025 17:07 via bbc.com
  Prosecution involving protected Schedule 1 bird species is first of its kind under English law.
  
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• Do households need to switch to a smart meter before the July Energy Price Cap?

  02-05-2025 17:01 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Customers have been concerned that they need a smart meter before the new Energy Price Cap comes in on July 1.
  
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• One side of major North Yorkshire road blocked as queues mount on other side

  02-05-2025 16:58 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Both sides of a major Yorkshire road are seeing delays today (May 2).
  
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• Delays lessen on major North Yorkshire roads

  02-05-2025 16:58 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Delays on two major North Yorkshire roads have lessened today (May 2).
  
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• ‘It’s immensely important’: service to mark VE Day in York

  02-05-2025 16:45 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A service will be held at St Lawrence Parish Church, York, to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
  
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• Coastal councillor resigns from North Yorkshire Council with ‘immediate’ effect

  02-05-2025 16:42 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The North Yorkshire councillor for Eastfield has announced his immediate resignation meaning a by-election will have to be held.
  
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• Hunt for wanted man with connections to York

  02-05-2025 16:21 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Daniel Heaney, 30, of no fixed address but has connections to York, is wanted on suspicion of assault and burglary
  
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• Reform UK wins majority of seats in first Town Council election

  02-05-2025 15:53 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Reform UK has won a majority of seats in Scarborough Town Council’s inaugural election with 11 out of 15 seats.
  
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• Police hunt five people after burglary in York

  02-05-2025 15:49 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Police is searching for five people after a burglary in Clifton Park Avenue last week.
  
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• Police warning as wanted man could be sleeping rough in North Yorkshire town

  02-05-2025 15:43 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Police believe Betts is likely to be in the Ripon, Harrogate area or Leeds city centre.
  
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• Major road in York set to close overnight during Bank Holiday

  02-05-2025 15:08 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Queen Street in York is set to close to traffic over the second May Bank Holiday.
  
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• Burglary at business in York suburb – police cordon remains in place

  02-05-2025 14:06 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A police cordon remains in place outside an Acomb tanning salon after a burglary.
  
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• What is the legal height of a garden hedge between neighbours in the UK?

  02-05-2025 14:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  How tall can a garden hedge be in the UK and can I make my neighbour cut theirs down?
  
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• Resort councillor resignation triggers by-election

  02-05-2025 13:47 via bbc.com
  
  Tony Randerson, from the Social Justice Party, has represented his ward in Scarborough for 12 years.
  
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• 'I’ll work with them, whatever their politics' - York and North Yorkshire mayor

  02-05-2025 13:45 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  THE Mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith says he is willing to work with newly elected mayors, whatever their politics.
  
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• The Sound Of Music on stage at Joseph Rowntree Theatre, York - our review

  02-05-2025 13:09 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Here is our review of NE Theatre York's The Sound Of Music, at Joseph Rowntree Theatre, York
  
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• 'I wondered when the hitman was going to come'

  02-05-2025 13:09 via bbc.co.uk
  Georgey Spanswick hears about the kidnapping of Colin Armstrong in Ecuador in 2023.
  
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• Nature reserve housing scheme rejected

  02-05-2025 12:38 via bbc.com
  Planners reject a plan for 110 houses near Brayton Barff - but approve two other schemes nearby.
  
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• Three weeks of roadworks set to get underway on major road in York

  02-05-2025 12:12 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Malton Road in York is set to be closed overnight between its junctions with the A1237 York outer ring road and Jockey Lane roundabout.
  
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• 'Council should install speed camera at this popular York junction'

  02-05-2025 11:52 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Our letter writer says the council should install a speed camera at Bishy Road and Scarcroft Road in York. A good idea?
  
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• York road set to close to traffic this weekend for VE Day street party

  02-05-2025 11:49 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  RESIDENTS in Moorgate in Holgate are set to  get together for a street party to celebrate 80 years since the Second World War ended.
  
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• Jets flying over York when loud bang heard didn't belong to US or RAF, officials say

  02-05-2025 11:26 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Two aircraft flying over York resulting in a loud bang being heard by residents did not belong to the United States Air Force or Royal Air Force, officials have said.
  
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• Police cordon at incident in York shopping street

  02-05-2025 11:21 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A police cordon is in place in York Road, Acomb, as officers carry out an investigation into a possible incident.
  
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• Pony rescued from North Yorkshire river by specialist crews

  02-05-2025 11:06 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A PONY was rescued from a North Yorkshire river by specialist animal rescue crews yesterday (Thursday).
  
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• 'Major delay' to rail travel south of York

  02-05-2025 11:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Major delays are expected on the railways around York this morning.
  
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• 'Major delay' clears after broken rail south of York

  02-05-2025 11:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Major delays are expected on the railways around York this morning.
  
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• 'Important discovery' as rare spider that is 'master of disguise' spotted in UK

  02-05-2025 09:02 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A rare spider described as a "master of disguise" has been sighted in Cornwall, an expert says.
  
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• Certain iPhones to be locked out of WhatsApp from Monday - devices affected

  02-05-2025 08:29 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Certain iPhones will be left unable to access WhatsApp from Monday (May 5) - find out why and see the full list of devices affected.
  
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• Theatre praises Oldman's 'thrilling' York return

  02-05-2025 08:12 via bbc.com
  The Oscar winner is performing at York Theatre Royal, where he made his professional acting debut.
  
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• What time does a neighbour's loud music have to stop in the UK?

  02-05-2025 08:03 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Loud music from neighbours, especially on a weekday, is a nuisance - here is what time it has to stop in the UK.
  
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• Emmerdale star to make 'surprise' return to ITV soap 6 years after quitting

  02-05-2025 07:56 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Ryan Hawley and his character Robert Sugden will make a "surprise" return to Emmerdale in June 2025, The Sun has revealed.
  
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• Police and firefighters called to incident in North Yorkshire

  02-05-2025 07:28 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Police and firefighters have been called in after a motorbike fire in Eastfield, Scarborough.
  
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• Veterans' cross-Channel VE Day survival challenge

  02-05-2025 07:08 via bbc.com
  Lee Holmes and Doug Lincoln served together in Afghanistan as members of the Yorkshire Regiment.
  
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• Popular 10k Race takes place this weekend- Here’s What You Need To Know

  02-05-2025 07:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Preparations are well under way for the popular Kirkbymoorside 10k on Sunday, May 4.
  
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• 'We need more houses - but the solution is not to bulldoze our green belt'

  02-05-2025 06:32 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  'We need more houses - but the solution should not be to bulldoze our green belt' says local MP Kevin Hollinrake. What is your view?
  
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• 'Why electric bike speeds should be capped at 10mph'

  02-05-2025 06:20 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Our letter writer says electric bike speeds should be capped at 10mph - what do you think?
  
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• York shoplifter jailed after HIS lawyer advises magistrates to 'lock him up'

  02-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A member of a shoplifting gang has been jailed for 20 weeks after he and accomplices raided a Spar store in York early on a Sunday morning.
  
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• York dance group meets Carrie Hope Fletcher at Grand Opera House

  02-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Members of the York Dance Works adult team met with actress and singer, Carrie Hope Fletcher, recently.
  
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• Wendy Harding to host pop-up Pilates in Pickering this month

  02-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A Pilates instructor will host an outdoor session at Pickering's Cedarbarn Farm Shop, to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
  
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• REVEALED: York adventure park wins top award from Press readers

  02-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Flip Out York was one of ten shortlisted venues which readers of The Press were asked to choose from as the best family indoor entertainment venue.
  
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• On this day in 2024: 'old York meets New York' during trade mission

  02-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  On this day in 2024, the York Press reported that a delegation from York had arrived in New York on a four-day trade mission.
  
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• New hat shop opens in York city centre

  02-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A new speciality shop has landed in York city centre selling headwear.
  
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• Happy Futures Support Specialists Ltd opens 'Cosy Corner' day centre

  02-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A Scarborough care provider has opened a new day centre.
  
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• Free access to leisure facilities for unsung heroes in North Yorkshire

  02-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A new initiative is set to offer free access to leisure facilities for unsung heroes in North Yorkshire.
  
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• 4 tips to help you reduce everyday stress according to a mental health expert

  02-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Yetunde Bankole, Head of Mental Health and Wellbeing at Vitality, has shared a number of tips to help reduce everyday stress in your life
  
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• York to turn pink as thousands of runners expected in Race for Life

  02-05-2025 05:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York is set to turn pink as thousands of runners take part in the Race for Life event.
  
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