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• Who was unmasked tonight? Identity of Red Panda revealed on The Masked Singer

  31-01-2026 21:27 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  See which celebrity was unmasked as Red Panda on The Masked Singer tonight (January 31).
  
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• The Masked Singer viewers think they 'definitely' know Moth's identity- do you agree?

  31-01-2026 20:47 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Moth, on The Masked Singer, is thought to be Keisha Buchanan from the Sugababes.
  
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• Vehicle crashes on main York road – police and fire crews called to scene

  31-01-2026 18:15 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A vehicle has crashed on a main road in Sutton Road, York, sparking a callout from the police and fire service.
  
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• Schoolkids get outdoor kit from passport profits

  31-01-2026 17:51 via bbc.com
  Three primary schools in Richmond received wellies and waterproofs following a £1,000 donation.
  
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• Can someone use my driveway to turn around without permission? What to know

  31-01-2026 17:17 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Can someone use my driveway to turn their car around without permission in the UK? Here is what the law says.
  
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• Michelin-starred celebrity chef to cook up ‘delicious feast’ for York racegoers

  31-01-2026 17:14 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Michelin-starred celebrity chef Tommy Banks is to cook up a “delicious feast” at York Racecourse.
  
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• Men sought by police after York shop theft

  31-01-2026 16:27 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Police have issued photographs of two men sought in connection with a shop theft in Hull Road, York.
  
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• Man sought by police after thief strikes at North Yorkshire shop

  31-01-2026 16:15 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information after a thief struck at a shop in Scarborough.
  
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• ‘Not just for tourists and visitors’ - York residents reconnect with city attractions

  31-01-2026 15:06 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Queues formed in York as residents of the city experienced some of its most popular attractions – for free as part of the York Residents' Festival.
  
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• Emmerdale fans moan at ‘insufferable’ character who 'gets on their nerves'

  31-01-2026 14:44 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A few Emmerdale fans have criticised an "insufferable" character on the show that has gotten on their nerves in recent months
  
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• Completing Dakar Rally 'best day' of biker's life

  31-01-2026 14:05 via bbc.com
  Robbie Wallace says he "can't stop smiling" after achieving his childhood dream.
  
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• ‘Oh my God, it’s Aquaman!’ – Hollywood star dines in York and is a ‘delight’

  31-01-2026 13:53 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Staff at the Whippet Inn in York got a shock when Aquaman star Jason Momoa and his girlfriend Adria Arjona walked through the door for lunch.
  
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• Tributes after death of trailblazing MP who attended North Yorkshire school

  31-01-2026 13:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid after the death of trailblazing MP, Joan Hall, who attended a North Yorkshire school.
  
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• Rail lines blocked between York and Leeds as emergency services respond to incident

  31-01-2026 11:45 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Rail lines between York and Leeds have been blocked as emergency services respond to an incident, causing disruption for train passengers.
  
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• Disruption continues after incident blocked rail lines between York and Leeds

  31-01-2026 11:45 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Rail passengers are continuing to face disruption after an incident blocked all services running between York and Leeds.
  
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• Two drink drivers among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court

  31-01-2026 11:20 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Drink drivers, a thief and a man who broke a court order were among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court.
  
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• Flood warnings stood down for York but river set to rise again

  31-01-2026 11:02 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Flood warnings have been stood down for York but the River Ouse is set to rise again following heavy rainfall.
  
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• Boxers go back to school to inspire today's pupils

  31-01-2026 10:10 via bbc.com
  The York athletes spoke to students about balancing their education with sport and following dreams.
  
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• The rare Royal Mint £1 coin worth for more than £100

  31-01-2026 10:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The 2017 coin, which features Queen Elizabeth II on the front and the Nations of the Crown design on the reverse, sold for £112.08
  
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• Man sought by police after vehicle stolen in residential York street

  31-01-2026 09:16 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Police have issued a photograph of a man officers want to speak to after a vehicle was stolen from Balfour Street, off Jubilee Terrace in Holgate, York.
  
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• Lidl, Tesco, TK Maxx and more issue 'do not eat' warnings as products recalled

  31-01-2026 09:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Major UK supermarkets, including Tesco and Lidl, have issued "do not eat" warnings for a range of reasons this week.
  
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• Firefighters called to rescue of two people ‘trapped’ in York park

  31-01-2026 09:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York firefighters have been called to the rescue of two people “trapped” in a park in Huntington.
  
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• The fish raising charity funds since the 19th Century

  31-01-2026 08:15 via bbc.com
  According to Historic England, the cod could be the oldest collecting box still in service for RNLI.
  
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• Step into the fairytale world and Colour & Light - pick of what's on in York

  31-01-2026 08:07 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A panto dame’s return and another’s transformation into a dog top Charles Hutchinson’s cultural picks for early February and beyond.
  
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• Tesco, Hobbycraft, Waitrose and more warn shoppers 'stop using it immediately'

  31-01-2026 08:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Office for Product and Safety Standards (OPSS) issued recall alerts for items sold at some of the UK's biggest retailers this week.
  
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• Stunning York home offering ‘period charm and modern comfort’ hits the market

  31-01-2026 08:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A stunning home in Holgate Road which offers “period charm and modern comfort” is for sale – for £650,000.
  
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• Popular Christmas tree festival attracts visitors from across the UK and beyond

  31-01-2026 07:39 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A POPULAR festival which attracted around 2,500 visitors has made a donation to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
  
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• Major York and North Yorkshire schemes among £50m sales at top estate agency

  31-01-2026 07:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  MAJOR sites in York and North Yorkshire formed part of the £51.43million of residential land sales delivered by the Savills development team in Leeds in 2025.
  
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• How 'walking miracle' York businesswoman now helps others after she almost died

  31-01-2026 07:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A York businesswoman spoke of how she was at death’s door but used the experience to transform her own life and that of others by launching TRT Rehab.
  
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• Disruption 'has placed the future of the hotel and its 12 employees in doubt'

  31-01-2026 07:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  THE owners of a North Yorkshire pub have said they are fighting for survival following months of disruption linked to roadworks.
  
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• Amandaland’s Joanna Lumley ‘captivated’ by little North Yorkshire seaside town

  31-01-2026 07:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  See why Amandaland and Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna Lumley was 'captivated' by Whitby in North Yorkshire when she visited for an ITV show
  
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• 'It changed my life' - York student praises scholarship set up after tragedy

  31-01-2026 06:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A scholarship set up in memory of “inspirational” York student Sam Pegram, who lost his life in a plane crash, has been praised by its first-ever recipient.
  
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• York students recognised for their dedication and work in the community

  31-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Students at Outward Academy Easingwold earned bronze in the inaugural Outwood ‘Out There’ Awards.
  
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• York pub landlord to host fundraiser challenge to thank neonatal unit

  31-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A York pub landlord has organised a fundraiser to repay the hospital which helped his son through the first few weeks of his life.
  
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• Voting set to close in competition to find the best gym in York

  31-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Press has had a Q&A with the owners, founders and managers of all ten gyms who were nominated and featured their stories - the first question we asked was how did it feel to be nominated?
  
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• Utility companies to face charges for roadworks during busiest hours of the day

  31-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The lane rental scheme, designed to encourage faster completion of roadworks, has been introduced by North Yorkshire Council.
  
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• Take on this tricky pub quiz and see how much you really know

  31-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Think you're good at general knowledge? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.
  
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• Senior lawyer named one of the UK's brightest legal professionals

  31-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Chris Grocock, senior partner at Wilkin Chapman Rollits, which has an office in York, has been included in The Lawyer’s Hot 100 2026.
  
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• 'One of the best burgers I've had in a long time' - unexpected York foodie gem

  31-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Press visited a restaurant inside a plush York cinema to see if the food was better than the usual cinema fare.
  
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• North Yorkshire farm shop cafe with 'famous' lunches named 'hidden gem' by locals

  31-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  This North Yorkshire farm shop cafe in Pickering has been named a 'hidden gem' by customers and is known for its 'famous' Sunday lunches
  
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• Nearly half of Hull and East Yorkshire businesses using support services

  31-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Nearly half (48 per cent) of businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire are accessing formal support for the first time.
  
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• Met Office predicts light rain across York this weekend in latest forecast

  31-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has forecast light rain across York this weekend.
  
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• Legendary saxophonist to play Pocklington with five-piece band

  31-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Saxophonist Snake Davis will perform alongside his five-piece band in Pocklington Arts Centre in September.
  
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• Here is the latest planning applications submitted to City of York Council

  31-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Here are the latest planning applications submitted to City of York Council.
  
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• East Yorkshire's high streets are set to benefit from targeted support

  31-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  High street businesses across Hull and East Yorkshire are set to benefit from targeted support.
  
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• Centre provides practical support for vulnerable women in York

  31-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A women’s centre in York, providing support to help vulnerable women rebuild their lives, was visited by York MP Rachael Maskell.
  
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• Care home residents get creative at weekly knit and natter sessions

  31-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Rivermead care home in York has been getting creative with weekly knit and natter sessions.
  
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• Bridlington to host England's first ever World Beach Pro Tour volleyball event

  31-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Bridlington will play host to England’s first-ever World Beach Pro Tour volleyball event.
  
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• 'Big increase' in potholes after cold weather 'damage'

  31-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A City of York Council official said they were working to repair potholes caused by cold weather as quickly as possible.
  
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• WATCH - Burglars targeting houses during eight-week crime wave

  31-01-2026 05:19 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  House burglars Hari Barnes, then 18, and William Smythe, 23, were caught on camera repeatedly as they staged an eight-week crime wave in Harrogate.
  
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