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• Lockdown easing for Covid-19 ‘shielders’ announced by PM

  31-05-2020 09:44 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  THE Government is to set out full guidance on how the 2.2 million extremely vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus can safely venture out for the first time in months from Monday.
  
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• E-bike stolen from outside York hotel in broad daylight

  28-01-2026 14:05 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  An expensive folding bike has been stolen in broad daylight outside the Mercure Fairfield Manor Hotel in Shipton Road.
  
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• Indie favourite to join legendary mod icon for major North Yorkshire show

  28-01-2026 14:03 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  AN INDIE star will join one of Britain's best-loved mod icons at a major show in North Yorkshire.
  
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• 300,000 affordable homes to come as ministers urge councils to 'build, baby, build'

  28-01-2026 13:52 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Housing Secretary Steve Reed urged councils, providers and developers to 'build, baby, build' in a bid to cut waiting lists for council houses and broader social housing across the UK.
  
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• Nationwide issues cash machine rules for customers

  28-01-2026 12:49 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  If you're looking to find out how much you can deposit in cash at Nationwide cash machines, then you're in luck
  
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• Motorcyclist taken into onward care after coming off bike on North Yorkshire hill

  28-01-2026 12:38 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A MOTORCYCLIST was seriously injured after coming off his bike in North Yorkshire at the weekend.
  
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• Main route through York set to close next month

  28-01-2026 12:20 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A section of Walmgate in York is set to close next month.
  
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• North Yorkshire Police defends officer after safeguarding report on family

  28-01-2026 12:11 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Police has defended a decision by an officer to file a safeguarding report on a family after being called to reports of a burglary at their farm.
  
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• Two North Yorkshire magistrates sacked for not sitting in court

  28-01-2026 12:07 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Lord Chancellor David Lammy removed two women from the North Yorkshire Magistrates Bench because they hadn't sat in court or done their magistrates' training.
  
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• M&S reveals first of its kind foodhall staple today after 35 years - 'best news ever'

  28-01-2026 11:54 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Marks and Spencer (M&S) has launched a first of its kind Colin the Caterpillar cake after 35 years and its in UK stores from today (January 28)
  
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• Hobbycraft issues urgent recall for £6 children's craft item after asbestos found

  28-01-2026 11:53 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Hobbycraft has recalled Giant Box of Craft, a children's craft item with 1,000 pieces, over fears it contains asbestos in the sand.
  
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• North Yorkshire Tory MP slams pubs aid package, saying help is only temporary

  28-01-2026 11:32 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Top North Yorkshire Tory MP Kevin Hollinrake has hit out at the government aid package for pubs, saying the measures are only temporary and won’t help the rest of the high street.
  
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• Cash injection for regional communities with homes at risk of falling into the sea

  28-01-2026 11:31 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The county is among areas across England set to receive a share of £30 million in funding to tackle the growing threat.
  
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• Cash injection for East Riding communities with homes at risk of falling into the sea

  28-01-2026 11:31 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The county is among areas across England set to receive a share of £30 million in funding to tackle the growing threat.
  
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• Discover the best hair transplant clinics in Turkey

  28-01-2026 11:30 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.
  
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• Violent attack by youths outside fast-food restaurant in York city centre

  28-01-2026 11:21 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Police said an attack happened outside McDonald's in Blake Street on December 20 around 10.30pm and issued a CCTV image of a potential witness who is not under investigation.
  
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• 'Starmer's excuse not to have an election is nothing short of cowardice'

  28-01-2026 11:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  We have just witnessed yet again our Prime Minister lie to the whole country and his back benchers, says our letter writer.
  
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• Now is a good time to buy a North Yorkshire Pub, says top property expert

  28-01-2026 10:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Now is a good time to buy or sell a pub, according to leading York property expert Barry Crux
  
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• 'Trump should apologise for insulting the memory of UK troops'

  28-01-2026 10:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  'Draft dodger Trump' should apologise for insulting the memory of UK troops, says our letter writer.
  
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• New lease of life for cafe at popular York retailer

  28-01-2026 09:55 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A CAFE at Go Outdoors in York is set to get a new lease of life.
  
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• Met Office weather warning for York, North and East Yorkshire

  28-01-2026 09:15 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Met Office yellow weather warning for ice runs until this morning and comes as parts of the county recover from flooding caused by Storm Chandra and river levels in York are rising.
  
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• Thief targets national hardware chain in North Yorkshire town

  28-01-2026 08:33 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The county's police force said the burglary happened at B&Q in Oak Beck Road off Skipton Road, Harrogate, on December 18 around 5pm.
  
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• 'No other place poses such a heavy burden on neighbours due to noise and smell'

  28-01-2026 08:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  'No other place poses such a heavy burden on neighbours in terms of noise and smell,' says our letter writer.
  
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• Flooding 'expected' to York riverside properties and multiple regional flood alerts

  28-01-2026 07:16 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Environment Agency warning notice at 3.47am (January 28) for the River Ouse in York city centre said flooding is expected for riverside properties and riverside areas from Lendal Bridge to Millenium Bridge.
  
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• Now's the time to buy or sell a pub says York property expert

  28-01-2026 07:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Now is a good time to buy or sell a pub, according to leading York property expert Barry Crux.
  
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• York care home holding cheese and wine afternoon for residents

  28-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Stamford Bridge Beaumont Care Home is inviting the community to join residents for a cheese and wine afternoon.
  
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• 'There’s a gap for spaces that bring women together for friendship and laughter'

  28-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A WOMAN who moved cities five times before settling in York is launching a new group to help others make genuine friends.
  
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• Theatre productions from leading UK theatres coming to Yorkshire cinema

  28-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Ritz Cinema in Thirsk has teamed up with National Theatre Live to screen multiple theatre productions.
  
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• Stargazing and dinner events to be held in North Yorkshire

  28-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Stargazing events are set to light up the night sky at Howsham Hall, a Grade I listed manor house, next month.
  
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• Selby programme helping youngsters gain confidence to boost workplace skills

  28-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Skillz CIC, a community interest company, launched the scheme with funding from the Drax Foundation to help teenagers gain the skills for work.
  
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