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• Thief jailed for stealing Dancing Santa from York store

  07-12-2025 11:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A paddling pool and a Dancing Santa were among items stolen by two defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court.
  
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• The one bathroom habit GPs say you need to quit now to avoid issues in future

  08-12-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A number of GPs and health experts have urged people to avoid one bathroom habit to prevent issues in the future
  
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• Teenage son ran shop for illegal drugs at mother's house, court told

  08-12-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A dealer who turned his mother’s house into a shop for cocaine, cannabis and ketamine worth thousands on the streets has been jailed.
  
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• Santa tours York as festive fun continues - schedule for this week

  08-12-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Santa is spreading festive cheer across York as part of a festive fundraising tradition.
  
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• Fully vegan Christmas market to take place in York

  08-12-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A fully vegan Christmas market is set to take place in York next week.
  
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• Three Flood warnings in place for York, North and East Yorkshire

  08-12-2025 05:40 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  THREE flood warnings are in place this morning (December 8) across York, North and East Yorkshire in the wake of recent heavy rainfall.
  
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• N Yorks woman’s arm tattoo is now on her tongue – after skin graft cancer treatment

  08-12-2025 05:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A Northallerton woman’s arm tattoo is now on her tongue – after a skin graft for cancer treatment.
  
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• Man must warn police before he books into any hotel or guesthouse nationwide

  08-12-2025 05:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A North Yorkshire sex offender must tell police 48 hours before he stays at any hotel, guesthouse or other kind of paid accommodation for the next 10 years.
  
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• Major garden centre planned for 'empty' retail park in North Yorkshire

  08-12-2025 05:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A new garden centre is planned for Thorp Arch retail park, near Tadcaster, which has stood almost empty for six years.
  
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• Staff member’s phone stolen at pub in North Yorkshire

  07-12-2025 18:18 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A phone belonging to a member of staff at the Broken Bridge pub in Tadcaster was stolen while they were briefly away from the bar, police have said.
  
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• Kevin Sinfield completes ultramarathon challenge

  07-12-2025 17:13 via bbc.com
  The former Leeds Rhinos rugby star completes seven ultramarathons in seven days for MND charities.
  
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• Armed police swoop on home in North Yorkshire village after 'burglary' – man arrested

  07-12-2025 15:24 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Armed police have swooped on a house in Sowerby, near Thirsk, following reports of a burglary.
  
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• Police cordon in place in North Yorkshire village – people urged to ‘keep away’

  07-12-2025 14:15 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A police cordon has been placed around an address in Sowerby, near Thirsk.
  
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• Hundreds of Santas chase a Christmas pudding around York – in pictures

  07-12-2025 13:55 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of adults and children dressed as Santa to chase a Christmas pudding around York Racecourse.
  
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• Former guest house in York hits the market – look inside

  07-12-2025 13:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A former guest house in Huntington Road, York, has hit the market – for £750,000.
  
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• York meeting hears of importance of artificial intelligence

  07-12-2025 12:38 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The importance of Artificial Intelligence dominated the presentations during ‘Digital Thursday’ at the York Business Festival.
  
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• Flying the flag for high streets: much-loved book shop triumphs at York awards

  07-12-2025 12:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A small gift shop that has grown into two thriving hubs for books, community and culture has won a top honour at The Press Business Awards 2025.
  
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• Remember the floods, foot and mouth, and festive streets in 1960s York?

  07-12-2025 12:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  OUR archive photos allow us to step back in time to 1960s York when it was a city caught between tradition and change.
  
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• 'Virtual reality mindfulness transformed my life'

  07-12-2025 11:33 via bbc.com
  North Yorkshire Talking Therapies says it is the first NHS service to offer virtual reality mindfulness.
  
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• 'Purple Man has been replaced by noisy music and people begging and hustlers'

  07-12-2025 11:26 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  RIP Purple Man - a real gentleman, says our letter writer. What is your tribute to this much-loved street performer?
  
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• 'How we restored the pond at this jewel in York's wildlife crown'

  07-12-2025 11:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  DAVE POWELL describes how Yorkshire Wildlife Trust restored the Askham Bog pond
  
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• Fearsome Krampus figures descend on North Yorkshire coastal town – in pictures

  07-12-2025 09:44 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Krampus figures have descended on Whitby as the fearsome Krampus run returns for the festive season.
  
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• Car left on side after crashing into tree in North Yorkshire

  07-12-2025 09:07 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A car was left on its side after crashing into a tree in Harrogate.
  
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• 'Our town has everything we need - that's why it's such a happy place'

  07-12-2025 08:32 via bbc.com
  North Yorkshire market town ranks highly for access to green space and community spirit.
  
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• Carnivals to Christmas lights: Yorkshire stories to make you smile

  07-12-2025 08:12 via bbc.com
  Across Yorkshire people are doing amazing things every day of the week - find out more about them.
  
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• Woman who lost leg in 'devastating' tractor crash helps NHS blood appeal

  07-12-2025 06:15 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A woman from North Yorkshire who received lifesaving blood transfusions after being hit by a tractor has joined the NHS in its plea for donations.
  
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• York crowned UK’s best spot for chocolate lovers this Christmas - home of Terry’s

  07-12-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Find out why York has been named Britain's best spot for chocolate lovers this year when it comes to Christmas shopping - taste 'heaven in a cup'
  
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• The 2 cheap and useful items that can help save up to £85 a year on energy bills

  07-12-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Draught-proofing strips and single-sided adhesive foam tape can help stop draughts and contribute to energy bills savings, experts have shared
  
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• Plans to demolish and rebuild popular seafront café near Whitby

  07-12-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A seafront café in Sandsend near Whitby has submitted plans for the demolition of its building and construction of an extended property.
  
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• Founder of York Art Workers Association shares his experiences at meeting

  07-12-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The founder of York Art Workers Association (YAWA), Professor Peter Burman, recently addressed its monthly meeting.
  
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