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• Escaped sheep causing problems on York outer ring road after accident

  27-05-2020 17:59 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  AN overturned trailer carrying sheep is causing traffic problems on the York outer ringroad.
  
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• Arsonists set fire to shopping trolley in York suburb

  27-01-2026 08:13 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from the city was sent to Alcuin Avenue around 7.20pm last night (January 26).
  
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• LIVE: Flood warning for York as North Yorkshire braces itself for Storm Chandra

  27-01-2026 07:58 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  - Storm Chandra brings travel disruption and flooding to the UK - Flood warning is in place for the River Ouse in York - riverside properties - Flood gates and barriers are in operation in the city - Tunnel closure in the Pennines affecting rail services from York and Hull - The Humber Bridge in East Yorkshire is closed to high-sided vehicles
  
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• Couple from North Yorkshire celebrated after nearly 30 years of volunteering

  27-01-2026 07:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Karen and Brian Keen from Riccall have been celebrated by their local hospice after dedicating almost 30 years to volunteering.
  
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• York care home residents kick off year with healthy new routine

  27-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Residents at HC-One’s Mossdale Residence Care Home in York embrace new exercise classes for health, mobility and wellbeing as part of "New Year, New Us".
  
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• WhatsApp group 'buzz' after gym shortlisted as one of the best in York

  27-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Chris, who lives in the city centre, said: "it's fabulous to be recognised and recognition from our community.
  
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• 'So many unanswered questions over Haxby station'

  27-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  It is three years and £5 million spent since the first open meeting at Strensall when the project manager quoted a cost of £10 million and a footfall of 25,000m says our letter writer.
  
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• Popular tea rooms in York responds to 'surprising' one-star food hygiene rating

  27-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The owners of a tea rooms in York’s most famous street have welcomed a hygiene inspection that gave them one-star - saying it helped them to review and improve matters.
  
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• Plans to 'halve violence against women and girls' welcomed in North Yorkshire

  27-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A new national strategy to halve violence against women and girls has been welcomed in York and North Yorkshire.
  
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• Pet owners implored to do one thing when their dog misbehaves to see a change

  27-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A number of pet experts have advised dog owners to do one specific thing when their dog misbehaves to help them out for the future
  
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• On This Day: New top man brought in to plan York's future

  27-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  One year ago today, Garry Taylor was appointed director of city development for York Council.
  
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• 'No option'- maximum council tax hike defended for York

  27-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  It comes after City of York Council's budget proposals were unveiled last week.
  
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• Nationwide railway celebration hailed as the world's biggest ever

  27-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Railway 200 marks 200 years of British rail with record-breaking global events, major festivals in Derby and Shildon, and wins VisitEngland tourism award.
  
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• MP demands apology after claiming police made 'serious failure of judgement'

  27-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Kevin Hollinrake has hit out at North Yorkshire Police over its handling of a case which saw a “law-abiding” family referred to social services.
  
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• 'Most amazing day!' - Yorkshire woman celebrates turning 100

  27-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Stamford Bridge Beaumont care home celebrates resident Selina’s 100th birthday with a party, King’s telegram, live entertainment and family festivities.
  
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• Gardeners urged to support birds year-round after Big Garden Birdwatch

  27-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  British Garden Centres is encouraging gardeners to support birds year-round, beyond the Big Garden Birdwatch.
  
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• Fully renovated grade-listed home in Holgate Road home on sale for £650k

  27-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A Grade II listed, fully renovated, four-bedroom townhouse is now available in Holgate Road, York, for £650,000.
  
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• Four-bedroom family home on Eason View in York for sale

  27-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Spacious four-bedroom semi-detached house for sale on Eason View, York. Chain-free, modern family home with garage, garden, and excellent local amenities.
  
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• Big changes proposed for North Yorkshire leisure centres

  27-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Council is considering big changes to the way people access its leisure centres.
  
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• Amy Winehouse tribute band to perform in Howden Live's 40th anniversary season

  27-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Amy's Winehouse Band tribute to perform at Howden Shire Hall on 7 February for Howden Live's 40th anniversary. Tickets £16.50. Hull musicians celebrate Amy Winehouse.
  
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• 'Angry' businessman assaulted parish council chairman in row over trees

  27-01-2026 05:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Businessman and airport owner Chris Makin assaulted a parish council chairman in a row over trees near Leeds East airport in Church Fenton, a court heard.
  
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• North Yorkshire's Sir Ben Kingsley 'would never have dreamt' return as Marvel star

  27-01-2026 01:01 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire star Sir Ben Kingsley 'never dreamt' he would return as Marvel character Trevor Slattery in new Disney+ series Wonder Man
  
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• 8 Out of 10 Cats star Jon Richardson reveals saving North Yorkshire pub ‘is a dream’

  27-01-2026 01:01 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  8 Out of 10 Cats star Jon Richardson has revealed saving a North Yorkshire pub featuring in Channel 4's Our Yorkshire Pub Rescue 'is a dream'
  
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• Popular York bar at risk as parent company to appoint administrators

  26-01-2026 18:53 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A York city centre bar could be under threat after its parent company has announced plans to appoint administrators.
  
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• PICTURES - £14 million restoration at North Yorkshire station on track for completion

  26-01-2026 17:49 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A restoration project at a North Yorkshire station is approaching completion after a year of work.
  
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• Coastal caravan park gets green light for construction of modern sales centre

  26-01-2026 17:49 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A COASTAL caravan park has been given permission to build a modern sales centre on the site of a ‘redundant’ building.
  
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• Reform-led council to commit to pledge of ‘integrity and civility’

  26-01-2026 17:13 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  REFORM-LED council Scarborough Town Council in North Yorkshire has said councillors will sign up to a pledge of civility and respect.
  
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• Council tenant banned from having visitors to York home

  26-01-2026 17:06 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A council tenant has been barred from receiving visitors after a visit to one of York's courts last week.
  
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• Single fingerprint snares burglar and puts him behind bars

  26-01-2026 16:32 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire detectives have revealed how a single fingerprint and CCTV put a prolific offender and burglar behind bars for four years.
  
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• Burglars steal padlock after attempted break-in at East Yorkshire farm

  26-01-2026 16:31 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Burglars have stolen a padlock after attempting to break into several farm outbuildings in East Yorkshire.
  
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