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• York set to benefit from biggest rail upgrade in the North in a generation

  13-01-2026 23:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York and North Yorkshire look set to benefit from a £45 billion bid to transform travel across the North.
  
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• Firefighters called to crash on major A-road in North Yorkshire

  13-01-2026 18:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Firefighters have been called to a two-vehicle crash in Easingwold on the A19.
  
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• Cargo vessel captain accused of 'entirely avoidable' death in ship crash trial

  13-01-2026 18:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The captain of a cargo vessel is standing trial over the “entirely avoidable” death of a seaman following a collision near the Humber Estuary.
  
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• Person taken to hospital after crash in North Yorkshire

  13-01-2026 18:12 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A person has been taken to hospital after being involved in a crash on the A168 in South Kilvington, North Yorkshire.
  
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• Scarborough dental surgery plans expansion of facilities

  13-01-2026 17:52 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A NORTH Yorkshire dental practice has applied for permission to build a staff facility at its premises.
  
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• Road closures announced for annual York running event this weekend

  13-01-2026 17:43 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York Racecourse will see more than a thousand runners begin the Brass Monkey Half Marathon this Sunday.
  
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• Paddy McGuinness visits McCain’s in North Yorkshire on BBC’s Inside the Factory

  13-01-2026 17:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Paddy McGuinness and Cherry Healey bring BBC’s Inside the Factory to McCain’s in North Yorkshire as they discover how frozen chips are made
  
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• Wanted man from coastal North Yorkshire town arrested by police

  13-01-2026 17:28 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Police have tracked down a wanted man from a coastal North Yorkshire town.
  
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• British shooting organisation condemns buzzard killing in North Yorkshire

  13-01-2026 17:14 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has strongly condemned the illegal killing of a buzzard after a gamekeeper was convicted at Scarborough Magistrates’ Court.
  
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• 'Unacceptable' parking plans at home in North Yorkshire village

  13-01-2026 16:46 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  PLANS to create a new residential parking area at a home in a North Yorkshire village have been deemed ‘unacceptable’.
  
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• York woman - last seen at lunchtime today - found safe and well

  13-01-2026 16:27 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  An urgent appeal went out help to find a woman last seen in York earlier today, but she has since been found safe and well.
  
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• Urgent search launched to find York woman last seen at lunchtime today

  13-01-2026 16:27 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  An urgent appeal has gone out for help to find a woman last seen in York earlier today.
  
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• Hotel car park in popular resort could become public car park

  13-01-2026 15:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A NEW public car park could be created in a popular North Yorkshire resort as part of a ‘temporary’ proposal by the landowner.
  
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• Man wanted for seven crimes still at large after evading North Yorkshire Police

  13-01-2026 14:29 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A NORTH Yorkshire man who is wanted in connection with seven criminal offences is still at large after evading police.
  
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• Author Liz Flanagan on her favourite things about Yorkshire

  13-01-2026 14:08 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Liz Flanagan is an award-winning author from Hebden Bridge who also teaches creative writing
  
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• Award-winning TV comedian to bring latest tour to East Yorkshire

  13-01-2026 14:01 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  An award-winning comedian best known for his numerous TV appearances is set to visit East Yorkshire as part of his latest tour.
  
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• Changes planned at North Yorkshire pub

  13-01-2026 13:54 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  CHANGES planned at Cask & Keg pub in Scarborough have been given the go ahead.
  
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• Nearly 100 arrests made in crackdown on festive crime and disorder

  13-01-2026 13:34 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Nearly 100 arrests have been made during a police crackdown on seasonal crime and anti-social behaviour.
  
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• York firm reports six-fold increase in annual revenues

  13-01-2026 12:58 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York-based Metir PLC reports rapidly rising revenues during 2025, compared with 2024.
  
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• Why is Emmerdale not on TV tonight? Episode removed after ITV schedule change

  13-01-2026 12:57 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Find out why Emmerdale is not airing on TV tonight (Tuesday, January 13) as episode removed due to ITV1 schedule change
  
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• Approval given for freeport set to create thousands of jobs in East Yorkshire

  13-01-2026 12:11 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A major development that promises to create thousands of jobs has been approved near Goole.
  
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• 'This place is my baby' - York café and bar owner speaks out after another break-in

  13-01-2026 11:38 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Sophie Knight, owner of independent businesses SOPHiE, run from Skeldergate Bridge and Lendal Bridge said the latter of the two sites was broken into overnight on Saturday, January 10.
  
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• Inquest opens for teenage girl killed in minibus crash tragedy

  13-01-2026 11:20 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A teenager died from her injuries at the scene of a tragic minibus crash in Tadcaster, an inquest opening has heard.
  
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• York housebuilder reports "Strong Growth" in 2025

  13-01-2026 11:14 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York-headquartered housebuilder Persimmon is reporting “strong growth” for 2025.
  
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• Man injured after being hit by lorry while fleeing from crash in North Yorkshire

  13-01-2026 11:12 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A man has been left seriously injured after being hit by a lorry while fleeing from another crash on the A1M in North Yorkshire.
  
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• 'Getting involved is wonderful' - councillor reflects on community events

  13-01-2026 11:12 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Councillor Chris Steward, a councillor for Copmanthorpe and leader of the Conservative Group on City of York Council, today writes about what has been happening in his community. Leaders of the other main parties on the council will also contribute columns.
  
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• Disabled man had to change medication to avoid needing toilet during water supply cut

  13-01-2026 11:03 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Water has apologised after a disabled man had to change his medication to avoid needing the toilet when his village was without water for two days.
  
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• Multiple vehicles crash on A64 in North Yorkshire – road blocked with delays

  13-01-2026 10:19 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Multiple vehicles have crashed on the A64 near Bilborough Top resulting in the road being partially blocked.
  
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• Multiple vehicles crash on A64 in North Yorkshire - emergency services on scene

  13-01-2026 10:19 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Multiple vehicles have crashed on the A64 near Bilborough Top resulting in the road being partially blocked.
  
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• Thief strikes at national supermarket chain in North Yorkshire town

  13-01-2026 10:18 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The county's police force said an elderly customer's wallet was pocketed by a man in Morrisons in Plumpton Park and when he realised, he returned to ask for help from shop staff.
  
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• Readers say these are the top ten gyms in York - do you agree?

  13-01-2026 09:49 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Readers have voted in their hundreds for their personal favourite after we launched the competition last Monday (January 5).
  
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• Sky issues new 'dodgy' Fire Stick warning as it works on 'significant' crackdown

  13-01-2026 09:03 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  But Sky has warned Illegal TV Fire Sticks and/or ‘dodgy boxes’ users that it is taking "significant" action to ensure its content remains protected.
  
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• Making AI-generated sexual images without consent now illegal in UK amid Grok AI row

  13-01-2026 09:03 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Government will make the making of AI-generated sexual images without consent a criminal offence. Ofcom is probing X and Grok AI amid new abuse laws.
  
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• Lorry fire outside village near York

  13-01-2026 08:12 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Easingwold and Helmsley went to the scene in Rape Close Lane, Coulton, around 11pm last night (January 12).
  
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• Top IT firm near York heads towards £1 billion annual turnover

  13-01-2026 07:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A MAJOR IT solutions and managed service provider based at Easingwold, near York, has reported a year of strong growth and innovative solutions, as annual turnover heads towards £1bn a year.
  
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• Fresh appeal after man in his 60s attacked near busy York street

  13-01-2026 06:52 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A man in his 60s was kicked and threatened in an attack in Charlton Street, off Bishopthorpe Road, said North Yorkshire Police.
  
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• York to New Zealand by bike? Meet the 18-year-old embarking on a 27,000km challenge

  13-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  George Malcolm sets off back to New Zealand from York Minster with 18 months ahead of him on the road crossing 30 countries.
  
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• York to New Zealand by bike? Meet 18-year-old embarking on 27,000km challenge

  13-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  George Malcolm sets off back to New Zealand from York Minster with 18 months ahead of him on the road crossing 30 countries.
  
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• Warning of possible disruption as water works underway in North Yorkshire town

  13-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Tadcaster residents have been warned to expect disruption as water works get underway on main road in town.
  
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• Two Selby schools chosen to join free breakfast club scheme

  13-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Two primary schools have been selected to join the next phase of the government's free breakfast club programme.
  
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• Top York school in plans for new sports pitch, after previous plans ditched

  13-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  St Peter's School said the all-weather pitch would bring substantial benefits and no unacceptable harm from noise or access arrangements.
  
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• The top 10 side hustles revealed - with Uber drivers earning up to £40,000

  13-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  As the cost of living continues to climb, more people are turning to side hustles to boost their earnings.
  
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• See in side the 'stunning' two-bedroom home in York for £290,000

  13-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A Victorian style two-bedroom terraced house in Beaconsfield Street is currently on the market for offers over £290,000.
  
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• Rob Rouse to bring award-winning Funny Bones show to Scarborough

  13-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Award-winning comedian Rob Rouse, named Best Act in the Comics’ Comic category at the 2025 UK Comedy Awards, will bring his new show Funny Bones to Scarborough
  
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• Rivers of York art exhibition opens for Printmakers 10th anniversary

  13-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York Printmakers are marking their 10th anniversary with a new exhibition.
  
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• Plans to convert barn in York village into holiday cottage

  13-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Plans have been submitted to turn a barn into a holiday home in Dunnington.
  
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• Plans for new multi-use sports pitch at top York school

  13-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  St Peter's School said the all-weather pitch would bring substantial benefits and no unacceptable harm from noise or access arrangements.
  
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• North Yorkshire grammar school launches organ scholarship with cathedral

  13-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Ripon Grammar School, in partnership with Ripon Cathedral, has launched its first boarding scholarship to support a sixth-form student passionate about playing the organ.
  
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• 'Minneapolis incident is none of Mayor David Skaith's official business'

  13-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A controversial law-enforcement incident 4,000 miles away is none of Mayor David Skaith's official business, says our letter writer.
  
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• Metal detectorist unearths muddy coin that sells at York auction - for £3,300

  13-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A GOLD coin has sold for £3,300 at a York auction after being unearthed by a metal detectorist in a field.
  
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