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• McDonald's to axe 17 items in the coming days to make way for new 'secret' menu

  03-01-2026 19:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  McDonald's is set to axe 17 items to make way for its brand new 'Secret' Menu, which launches in the UK and Ireland on Monday (January 5).
  
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• Drivers warned of these 7 motoring rules changes for 2026 - don't get caught out

  03-01-2026 18:45 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Motoring experts at car leasing deals comparison site LeaseLoco have outlined 7 changes that have or could come into place and affect UK drivers.
  
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• Car slides down embankment close to North Yorkshire coastal town

  03-01-2026 18:36 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The county's fire and rescue service said it was called to Sandsend around 11.30am today (January 3).
  
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• Cold snap hits weekend EFL & National League games

  03-01-2026 16:04 via bbc.com
  Five of Sunday's League Two matches along with seven in the National League on Saturday postponed due to frozen pitches.
  
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• Serious crash closes major road outside York

  03-01-2026 16:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Police said this afternoon (Saturday, January 3) that the A59 was closed at Green Hammerton and is likely to be shut for some time as emergency services deal with the incident.
  
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• Major road outside York reopens after earlier serious crash

  03-01-2026 16:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Police closed the A59 at Green Hammerton earlier this afternoon (Saturday, January 3) to allow emergency services to deal with the incident.
  
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• Mummers raise hundreds touring Yorkshire pubs

  03-01-2026 15:52 via bbc.com
  The Chewit Well Mummers tour pubs performing a traditional play about St George and the New Year.
  
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• 'Do not eat': Waitrose, Tesco, Poundland, Lidl & more UK supermarkets issue recalls

  03-01-2026 15:35 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Items sold at Waitrose, Tesco, Lidl, Marks and Spencer, B&M and Poundland and more UK supermarkets have been recalled with “do not eat” warnings in place.
  
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• DWP Universal Credit to increase in 2026 - exact amounts confirmed

  03-01-2026 15:33 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The DWP has now confirmed payments will increase by more than 6% for claimants in April 2026, reflecting September 2025's 3.8% inflation rate, plus the standard allowance increase of 2.3%.
  
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• Met Office snow and ice warning for York and new alert for North Yorkshire

  03-01-2026 14:26 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The alert runs for 24 hours from midnight on Monday (January 5) as wintry showers seen on the coast are predicted to make their way inland.
  
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• Met Office snow and ice alert for York and North Yorkshire

  03-01-2026 14:26 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The alert runs for 24 hours from midnight on Monday (January 5) as wintry showers seen on the coast are predicted to make their way inland.
  
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• Campaigners to challenge solar plans in High Court

  03-01-2026 14:18 via bbc.com
  The Helios solar farm near Selby was granted permission by the government despite campaigners fears.
  
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• Ex-PC, 4 killers, fraudsters, rapist and a dishonest carer - all sentenced in 2025

  03-01-2026 12:35 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Killers, thieving employees, big-time fraudsters, a dishonest carer, badger baiters, a rapist, and smugglers were among defendants sentenced in 2025. Court reporter Megi Rychlikova rounds up the year.
  
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• Trains cancelled or delayed through York and North Yorkshire due to signalling fault

  03-01-2026 12:12 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  TransPennine Express is reporting that lines are blocked between Durham and Darlington today (Saturday, January 3).
  
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• Signal fault which affected York and North Yorkshire trains now cleared

  03-01-2026 12:12 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  TransPennine Express had reported that lines were blocked between Durham and Darlington today (Saturday, January 3).
  
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• Three drink and drug drivers sentenced at York Magistrates Court

  03-01-2026 11:58 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Three drink and drug drivers were among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court. Two more were sentenced for offences involving alcohol.
  
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• Crash at roundabout close to East Riding of Yorkshire town

  03-01-2026 11:58 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to the junction with the A614, close to Goole and junction 35 of the M62, at around 2.15 this morning (Saturday, January 3).
  
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• Unqualified earwax removal providers 'a danger'

  03-01-2026 11:47 via bbc.com
  Experts and industry professionals are calling for tougher regulations to safeguard patients.
  
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• Secret tips and tricks for identifying trees on a woodland walk in winter

  03-01-2026 11:28 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Amy Copper shares some secret tips for identifying winter trees on a woodland walk
  
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• 4 x 4 vehicle on fire in outskirts of North Yorkshire town

  03-01-2026 11:25 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Thirsk was called to the Felixkirk Road on the edge of the town around 7.50pm yesterday (January 2).
  
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• 4 x 4 vehicle fire on outskirts of North Yorkshire town

  03-01-2026 11:25 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Thirsk was called to the Felixkirk Road on the edge of the town around 7.50pm yesterday (January 2).
  
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• Two die and search continues for third person in incident off East Yorkshire coast

  03-01-2026 10:45 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A 67-year-old man was pulled unconscious from the water and died at the scene, Humberside Police said, while a second person’s body was recovered on Friday evening.
  
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• Two die and coastguard search for third person ends off East Yorkshire coast

  03-01-2026 10:45 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A 67-year-old man was pulled unconscious from the water and died at the scene, Humberside Police said, while a second person’s body was recovered on Friday evening.
  
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• 'Storm-battered' canals need more volunteers

  03-01-2026 10:34 via bbc.com
  The Canal & River Trust appeals for volunteers to come forward to look after canals in Yorkshire.
  
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• Coastal routes in North and East Yorkshire shut due to snowfall

  03-01-2026 10:25 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  AA Traffic News is reporting the road to the north of Whitby closed both ways from High Row to Coverdale Lane with detours in operation and delays on the A169.
  
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• Coastal route in North Yorkshire shut due to snowfall with diversions in place

  03-01-2026 10:25 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  AA Traffic News is reporting the road to the north of Whitby closed both ways from High Row to Coverdale Lane with detours in operation.
  
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• Meet Ruby and Harley who are desperate for a loving new home

  03-01-2026 10:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Two cats whose devoted owner became unwell are now looking for a new loving home where they can feel safe again.
  
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• Drivers urged to avoid 'treacherous' national park

  03-01-2026 09:15 via bbc.com
  The police are asking drivers to avoid the North York Moors National Park due to snow and ice.
  
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• 'We started an environmentally friendly TV production firm'

  03-01-2026 08:05 via bbc.com
  The company in North Yorkshire has gone off-grid for water, waste and power to cut its emissions.
  
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• Home ‘full of character and charm’ for sale in North Yorks village – look inside

  03-01-2026 08:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A four-bedroom house in Flawith, between York and Thirsk, is for sale for £575,000.
  
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• Colourful and quirky restaurant brings buzz to York - food and prices for all

  03-01-2026 07:28 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Here is our review of Zaap Thai Street Food, in Lendal, York - have you been?
  
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• Memories of York's most famous drinking route the Micklegate Run - with photos

  03-01-2026 07:24 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Susan Major of the from Clements Hall Local History Group looks back at the history of York's most famous drinking route – the Micklegate Run
  
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• New couple boost village pub near York, which is to close briefly for refurb

  03-01-2026 07:21 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A village pub near York is to close for a week or so as it undergoes renovations this month.
  
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• Remember when...? Nostalgic photos show York in 1976

  03-01-2026 07:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  We take a nostalgic look through The Press archives to transport readers back to York 50 years ago.
  
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• North Yorkshire young farmers raise thousands for charity

  03-01-2026 07:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A NORTH Yorkshire Young Farmers' Club (YFC) has donated around £5,000 for a charity which supports families of those experiencing eating disorders.
  
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• 'A challenging year, but one to celebrate' for iconic York firm

  03-01-2026 06:54 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  One of York’s most innovative and iconic businesses- The Potions Cauldron Group- is reporting a 2025 of “many achievements” but also “challenges.”
  
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• REVEALED: Who wrote most letters to The Press in 2025

  03-01-2026 06:35 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Here is the lost of our top Press letters writers of 2025
  
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• York weather forecast: Temperatures to drop and frost expected over the weekend

  03-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Here is the latest weather forecast for York this weekend.
  
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• Tips on how to keep indoor festive bulbs flowering for longer

  03-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Experts offer tips on how to prolong the flowering time of your indoor bulbs over the festive period
  
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• The 400-year-old spa town in North Yorkshire with a Michelin Guide restaurant

  03-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A North Yorkshire coastal spot will celebrate 400 years as a spa town in 2026 and it's home to a seafood restaurant recently added to the Michelin Guide.
  
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• Some of the big council decisions and moments in York in 2025

  03-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  This year has been another busy year for York Council, with ups, downs and everything in between.
  
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• 'Significant transformation' and new bar planned for historic York pub

  03-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A historic York pub is set for a significant transformation as a second bar area is added to the upper floor.
  
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• Retired York GP reveals plans to expand work of lifesaving charity in 2026

  03-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York-based medical charity Outreach EMR has been saving lives around the world for 13 years. Now, with the right support, it is ready to expand.
  
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• PICTURES: A year of nature and new discoveries across Yorkshire

  03-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A much-loved conservation charity is marking another year of milestones as it approaches a landmark birthday.
  
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• New independent women's football club thriving after first six months

  03-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Six months since its launch, York's first and only independent women’s football club is thriving and breaking new ground for grassroots sport in the city.
  
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• More than 245 customers put questions to Yorkshire Water in engagement sessions

  03-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Water has announced plans to hold regional customer panel sessions every six months after its 'Your Yorkshire Water, Your Say' event.
  
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• Liberal Democrats hit out at council over pothole repairs in York

  03-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Liberal Democrat councillors have hit out at the council over potholes – however Labour says it has spent more than ever before on repairs made to last.
  
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• Foster carers who 'change lives' help children feel 'part of something' celebrated

  03-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A York woman has said she would not be where she is today without the support of a foster family who took her in.
  
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• Family event returning to Harrogate after sold-out autumn edition

  03-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Yorkshire Baby & Toddler Show is set to return to The Pavilions, Harrogate, promising a day packed with activities and expert advice.
  
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• Family appeal to former workmates as 'wonderful' man dies of asbestos disease

  03-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The family of a former site manager from North Yorkshire are appealing to his ex-workmates for help following his death from asbestos-related disease.
  
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