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• Sex attack survivor's bravery praised by police

  04-02-2026 18:35 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Police praised the courage of the victim of a sexual assault by David Welham after her attacker changed his plea at the last moment.
  
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• Teenager racially assaulted on bus in North Yorkshire town

  04-02-2026 18:33 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A teenage boy has been racially assaulted onboard a bus travelling through a coastal North Yorkshire town.
  
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• Man admits throwing firework in village near York

  04-02-2026 18:26 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Police are stepping up action to tackle anti‑social behaviour following a recent increase in incidents in Sherburn‑in‑Elmet.
  
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• Major store in North Yorkshire town begins closing down sale

  04-02-2026 18:25 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A Major store in a North Yorkshire town has begun a closing down sale, adding to others nationally.
  
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• Harrogate man drives 'Poo Bus' to cheer people up

  04-02-2026 18:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Seb Cheer reports from Knaresborough, where Barry Busby has created a poo-themed minibus.
  
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• Driver taken to hospital after crash on major North Yorkshire road

  04-02-2026 18:16 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The driver of a car has been taken to hospital after a crash on the A1(M) near the A64 turn off at Aberford.
  
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• People seen running from scene of York stabbing incident, say police

  04-02-2026 17:55 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  More people are thought to be involved in an incident which left a woman and a man with stab wounds, say North Yorkshire Police.
  
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• Major East Yorkshire specialist vehicle manufacturer faces administration

  04-02-2026 17:51 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  An East Yorkshire business which employs 164 people and produces vehicles for the emergency services has posted a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.
  
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• Whitby could become 'Las Vegas of East Coast' as 24-hour adult gaming centre approved

  04-02-2026 17:39 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  PLANS for a controversial 24-hour adult gaming centre in a North Yorkshire resort have been approved on appeal despite hundreds of objections.
  
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• Changes afoot at a much-loved North Yorkshire butcher's shop

  04-02-2026 17:18 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  CHANGES are afoot at a much-loved butcher’s shop in North Yorkshire.
  
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• What's the verdict on York Christmas Market?

  04-02-2026 17:15 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Visitors said they enjoyed York Christmas Market's festive atmosphere but wanted more variety in the stalls and better crowd management.
  
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• Christmas Market footfall down but satisfaction up- visitors give verdict

  04-02-2026 17:15 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Visitors said they enjoyed York Christmas Market's festive atmosphere but wanted more variety in the stalls and better crowd management.
  
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• North Yorkshire firm to launch research farm in county to boost sustainability

  04-02-2026 17:01 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Scarborough-based McCain Foods is to launch a 202-hectare ‘Farm of the Future’ in North Yorkshire later this year.
  
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• 'I'd been a grumpy landlord' Jon Richardson on his challenge to renovate a pub

  04-02-2026 15:50 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  It has always been a dream of Jon Richardson’s to own a pub. So when he heard that the doors of The Plough at Fadmoor, in North Yorkshire, could be permanently closed, the comedian and actor was keen to join the efforts to save it.
  
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• 'I'd be a grumpy landlord' Jon Richardson on his challenge to renovate a pub

  04-02-2026 15:50 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  It has always been a dream of Jon Richardson’s to own a pub. So when he heard that the doors of The Plough at Fadmoor, in North Yorkshire, could be permanently closed, the comedian and actor was keen to join the efforts to save it.
  
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• Search to start for York's best looking buildings

  04-02-2026 15:37 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The search will soon begin for York’s best-looking buildings.
  
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• Prized mountain bike stolen from car park in York - police launch appeal

  04-02-2026 15:31 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Police are investigating a theft from outside an apartment building in York.
  
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• Filey and Whitby MPs call for ‘dedicated’ support following Fylingdales blaze

  04-02-2026 15:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A NORTH Yorkshire MP  has joined calls for the Government to extend its support for those impacted by devastating wildfires in North Yorkshire.
  
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• Clothes stolen from store in York – police issue CCTV appeal

  04-02-2026 15:29 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Clothes have been stolen from the Nike Factory Store at the York Designer Outlet.
  
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• 'Beautiful' Coronation Street and EastEnders icon dies aged 104 as fans pay tribute

  04-02-2026 15:21 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Elizabeth Kelly played Nellie Ellis in EastEnders and Edie Burgess in Coronation Street.
  
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• 'Such a loss' - tributes to 'the voice of snooker' John Virgo who has died at 79

  04-02-2026 15:20 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  TRIBUTES have been paid to 'the voice of snooker' John Virgo who has died at the age of 79.
  
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• UPDATE: Unions slam major North Yorkshire firm which plans to cut more than 350 jobs

  04-02-2026 15:08 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Trade unions have criticised energy company Drax over plans to cut more than 350 jobs, saying the firm has “betrayed” its workforce and wider communities.
  
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• Union slams major North Yorkshire firm which plans to cut more than 350 jobs

  04-02-2026 15:08 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A trade union has criticised energy company Drax over plans to cut more than 350 jobs, saying the firm has “betrayed” its workforce and wider communities.
  
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• Flying Scotsman excursion dates released as part of upcoming 2026 UK tour

  04-02-2026 14:22 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The National Railway Museum in York has announced dates for the 2026 tour of the world-famous Flying Scotsman.
  
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• Murder investigation underway as man dies in Leicester city centre incident

  04-02-2026 14:02 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A man in his 20s has died after what is believed to have been a stabbing in Leicester city centre yesterday (February 3).
  
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• York man’s cancer story used to shape new poem by poet laureate

  04-02-2026 13:50 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A York man’s cancer story has been used to shape a new poem by the UK’s poet laureate Simon Armitage.
  
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• Why Scarborough CDC was built in Eastfield despite town centre proposals

  04-02-2026 13:40 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A SITE has been selected for a new health centre in North Yorkshire after a dozen other potential locations were eliminated.
  
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• Changes afoot for 2026 York Beer Festival as Camra celebrates 2025 event

  04-02-2026 13:14 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York area CAMRA has celebrated a successful 2025 beer festival and honoured the best of the Locale breweries.
  
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• The DWP can now check your bank account but what do the new powers really mean?

  04-02-2026 13:05 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Millions of people claiming benefits could soon see their bank accounts checked in a new way, as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rolls out expanded powers aimed at tackling fraud and errors.
  
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• Main route between York and Yorkshire Coast clears after crash

  04-02-2026 12:48 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A main route between York and the coast has reopened after a crash.
  
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• Main route between York and Yorkshire Coast blocked after crash

  04-02-2026 12:48 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A main route between York and the coast is closed after a crash.
  
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• WATCH - Fox mingles with shoppers in York city centre lunchtime dash

  04-02-2026 12:42 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A FOX stopped shoppers in their tracks as it trotted through York city centre during the busy lunch-time hour.
  
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• 'Ready to get spades in ground'- next steps for 22 projects including arts space

  04-02-2026 12:22 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Analysis showing the 22 proposed projects in the York Prospectus, including the Creative Chrysalis arts space, could generate £12.1 billion in social value.
  
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• Best hair transplant clinics in Turkey

  04-02-2026 12:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Hair transplantation is one of the most effective long-term solutions for hair loss, but success depends on choosing the right clinic and medical team for your transplant needs.
  
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• 'Rest in peace, JV' - tributes to John Virgo

  04-02-2026 11:10 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was known for his playing career in snooker as well as being a commentator for the sport on the BBC
  
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• First look - York's 'biggest-ever' light projection show, set to launch tonight

  04-02-2026 10:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Thousands of residents and visitors of York are set to gather for the city’s illuminating light show – shown on its largest canvas to date.
  
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• Trains through York returning to normal service after faults on the line

  04-02-2026 09:41 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  National Rail updated its notice to say a fault with barriers at a level crossing added to an earlier signal fault between Brough and Hull.
  
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• Signalling failure hits train services in York

  04-02-2026 09:41 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  National Rail said problems with signals between Brough and Hull is affecting services into the city leading to cancellations, revisions or replacement bus services.
  
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• Signal failure hits train services in York

  04-02-2026 09:41 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  National Rail said problems with signals between Brough and Hull is affecting services into the city leading to cancellations, revisions or replacement bus services.
  
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• Fire in retail premises on main road in North Yorkshire town

  04-02-2026 08:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Services said two crews from Harrogate were called to King's Road in the town at 5am.
  
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• Youths spark fire in York park

  04-02-2026 08:18 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Acomb went to Leeman Park and found a wheelie bin full of household waste alight.
  
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• Arsonists spark fire in York park

  04-02-2026 08:18 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Acomb went to Leeman Park and found a wheelie bin full of household waste alight.
  
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• Town council asks for plans to build on flood zone to be rejected

  04-02-2026 07:33 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  NORTON Town Council has called for plans to build on a flood zone to be rejected after dozens of local residents objected.
  
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• Axe-wielding thief targets industrial estate in York

  04-02-2026 07:13 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Police said electric cables in the Clifton Moor industrial estate were stolen around 8.30pm yesterday evening (February 3).
  
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• 'Potholes, craters and worse' - York driver warns motorists about this hazard

  04-02-2026 07:09 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Our letter writer urges drivers to look out for 'potholes, craters and worse' on this road. What is the worse pothole near you?
  
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• Top York firm reports bumper year despite flooding problems

  04-02-2026 07:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The thriving York business City Cruises has reported a bumper 2025 despite floods affecting the number of sailing days.
  
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• North Yorkshire company to continue with development despite business discontinuation

  04-02-2026 07:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A NORTH Yorkshire company is to continue with a major development on an industrial estate despite announcing the discontinuation of part of its business.
  
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• Community recognition for North Yorkshire couple who saved leisure centre

  04-02-2026 07:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A NORTH Yorkshire couple who put their ‘heart and soul’ into reviving a leisure centre has been doubly recognised.
  
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• Call for York and North Yorkshire businesses to be 'good'

  04-02-2026 07:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Businesses and organisations are being urged to become 'good.'
  
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• Crash closes road close to North Yorkshire town - driver taken to hospital

  04-02-2026 06:52 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Police said a convertible silver Honda S2000 with its roof down, crashed in Swang Road around 11.45am on Saturday, January 31.
  
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