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• How to complete Dry January in 7 simple steps - it's actually easier than you think

  15-12-2025 14:15 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Dry January is the calendar month where we try and reign in the drinking a little bit.
  
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• Masked man in van approaches girl in York village

  16-12-2025 15:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A masked man in a van has approached a girl in Stockton-on-the-Forest.
  
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• Drax preparing plans for North Yorkshire data centre

  16-12-2025 15:08 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  DRAX says it preparing a planning application to support a data centre at its power station site near Selby.
  
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• The stately home transformed into the world of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz

  16-12-2025 14:46 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Felicity Macnamara joined the team at Castle Howard to see the magical transformation of the stately home into the world of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz
  
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• New Wetherspoons to open next week in town west of York

  16-12-2025 14:05 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A familiar name will be returning to Wetherby next week with the opening of its new JD Wetherspoon pub, the Angel Inn.
  
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• New awards created to formally recognise 'service and kindness' in York

  16-12-2025 13:16 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A new award scheme is being launched by the Lord Mayor to formally recognise service and kindness across York.
  
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• Delays on major road in North Yorkshire - warning to drivers

  16-12-2025 13:13 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The A1(M) in North Yorkshire has one lane closed on the entry slip road at junction 44, the A64 turn off for York and Tadcaster.
  
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• Delays on major road in North Yorkshire clear

  16-12-2025 13:13 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The A1(M) in North Yorkshire has one lane closed on the entry slip road at junction 44, the A64 turn off for York and Tadcaster.
  
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• York Jobcentre sees drop in claimants - bucking the national trend

  16-12-2025 13:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York, Malton and Selby continue to report a claimant count lower than it was last year, in contrast to a regional and national scene of rising unemployment.
  
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• York Jobcentre plans initiatives and job fair as claimant count remains lower

  16-12-2025 13:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York, Malton and Selby continue to report a claimant count lower than it was last year, in contrast to a regional and national scene of rising unemployment.
  
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• Person pronounced dead after incident on rail tracks in East Yorkshire

  16-12-2025 12:33 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A person has died on train tracks close to Howden Railway Station.
  
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• This is how you can donate toys and gifts to children this Christmas

  16-12-2025 12:23 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Everything you need to know about donating toys and gifts near you this Christmas as Oxfam and The Salvation Army make a festive push.
  
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• Popular coastal town centre could be pedestrianised

  16-12-2025 12:14 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Whitby could see its town centre area pedestrianised as part of proposals to boost active travel.
  
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• REVIEW: Anything Goes, Pick Me Up Theatre, Theatre@41, Monkgate, York - 4 stars

  16-12-2025 11:53 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  IF you're looking to steer clear of panto over the festive season, then go full steam ahead for Cole Porter’s swish 1934 musical, says our reviewer.
  
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• Cancer "doesn't stop for Christmas" for thousands of young people

  16-12-2025 11:43 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  You only get one chance at being young, and those years shape the person you become.
  
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• Bondi attack: 'We stand with all people who are affected by hatred and violence'

  16-12-2025 11:35 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  We are heartbroken by the terrible events at Bondi. Our thoughts are with everyone who was harmed, with their families and friends, says our letter writer.
  
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• Scandinavian festival brings light to York Minster – in pictures

  16-12-2025 11:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Swedish Sankta Lucia Festival of Light has taken place at York Minster.
  
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• Train lines blocked after 'incident' - emergency services at scene

  16-12-2025 11:12 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Trains services between Selby and Hull are being cancelled as emergency services respond to an incident.
  
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• Air ambulance called to North Yorkshire factory

  16-12-2025 10:52 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  EMERGENCY services have been called to the Sofina factory (Malton bacon factory) in Norton.
  
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• Corriedale crossover episode release date confirmed amid ITVX schedule change

  16-12-2025 08:12 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The special crossover episode of Coronation Street and Emmerdale, called Corriedale, has confirmed its release date.
  
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• 'Healing can start with a warm drink or quiet walk' - Citizens Advice York

  16-12-2025 07:42 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Fiona McCulloch of York Citizens Advice suggests how to slow down and heal this Christmas and into the New Year
  
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• Malton Students Clinch Gold Second Year in a Row

  16-12-2025 07:04 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  YOUNG gardeners at a North Yorkshire school have won the top prize for the second year running in a county-wide competition.
  
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• Artist steps in after Kirkbymoorside shop front is badly damaged

  16-12-2025 07:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A STREET artist has come to the rescue of a North Yorkshire shop after its front window was badly damaged.
  
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• Drink and drug drivers targeted by police - 70 arrests made

  16-12-2025 06:22 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Humberside Police has carried out a crackdown on drink and drug driving.
  
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• 70 arrests made as police target drivers in December

  16-12-2025 06:22 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Humberside Police has carried out a crackdown on drink and drug driving.
  
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• York business barometer reports on city firms and how they are faring

  16-12-2025 06:14 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York businesses are optimistic but realistic, says a survey by leading accountants Hentons.
  
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• York school breaks record for food donations to help families this Christmas

  16-12-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A record-breaking food collection has been organised in support of families in need by Fulford School in York.
  
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• York prep school showcases young talent with 'Baarmy Bethlehem' production

  16-12-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Pre-school to Year 2 children at Terrington Hall Prep School entertained people with their production called Baarmy Bethlehem.
  
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• York College & University donate more than 40 Christmas hampers to charity

  16-12-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York College & University Centre recently donated more than 40 Christmas hampers to charity, The Island York, for children and young people.
  
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• York-based author building a following and earning praise for storytelling

  16-12-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York-based author, Christopher Wheller, is connecting with readers through stories that blend emotion, imagination, and real-life inspiration.
  
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