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• Thieves given community orders at York Magistrates Court

  03-05-2025 11:10 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Thieves who targeted a garage, major retailers and parked cars were among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court.
  
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• Top crime drama filmed in York to return to TV screens tonight

  07-01-2026 15:31 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The biggest Channel 4 drama of last year– set in York – will return on Channel 4 tonight.
  
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• Crash with overturned vehicle closes part of major road

  07-01-2026 15:07 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A crash involving an overturned vehicle has closed multiple lanes of a major North Yorkshire road.
  
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• Thieves target York suburb and make off with motorised vehicle

  07-01-2026 14:57 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Police said a blue-coloured WK SX 125cc moped was stolen from the area behind Stamford Street East between 10pm on Saturday, December 3 and 8am on Sunday, December 4.
  
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• Council addresses 'critical need' for affordable homes in North Yorkshire

  07-01-2026 14:09 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A council tax premium introduced for second homeowners last year will address a “critical” need for affordable homes in North Yorkshire.
  
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• Part of York's historic walls set to be closed to walkers

  07-01-2026 13:16 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  PART of York's historic walls will be closed to walkers - here's why.
  
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• Latest on North Yorkshire gas rig plans

  07-01-2026 13:11 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  NORTH Yorkshire Council has given an update on proposed plans for a gas drilling rig in Burniston, near Scarborough and near the North York Moors National Park.
  
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• Man, 19, charged with intent to supply Class A drugs in East Yorkshire

  07-01-2026 12:42 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A 19-year-old man has been charged with the intent to supply Class A drugs and possession of criminal property after a warrant took place in Goole.
  
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• Burglar used wheelie bin to raid Shambles Sweet Shop, court hears

  07-01-2026 12:15 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A burglar who smashed her way into the Shambles Sweet Shop earlier this week has been banned from the historic street. Anne Ellerby was high on drink and drugs.
  
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• Top York hotel reports 'record' 2025 and successful Christmas and New Year

  07-01-2026 12:14 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Milner Hotel York is reporting a record 2025 and a ‘hugely successful’ Christmas and New Year.
  
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• Two men arrested after high value jewellery theft in York station

  07-01-2026 12:11 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Two men have been arrested after a bag containing £60,000 worth of jewellery was stolen from a train in York.
  
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• Long-standing York business owes more than £1m after entering liquidation

  07-01-2026 12:09 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Elcocks, a long-standing York family business, owed more than £1 million to creditors after entering liquidation, new documents have revealed.
  
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• York biotech company announces major increase in revenues

  07-01-2026 10:58 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York-based biotech company, Aptamer Group, has reported a “substantial 27 per cent increase in revenues in its latest half-yearly results.
  
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• Drink-drive limit set to be cut as part of new road safety plans

  07-01-2026 10:43 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Government is considering cutting the drink-drive limit in England and Wales following "stalled" road safety progress.
  
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• York PR firm to run workshops on AI and Crisis Communications

  07-01-2026 10:01 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York-based B2B PR agency Partners PR is inviting local business owners to join two practical and interactive workshop programmes running throughout this year.
  
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• LIVE: Icy conditions remain with York and North Yorkshire under Met Office warning

  07-01-2026 08:20 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A Met Office warning for ice is in effect today. Send us pictures and videos of the conditions where you are vie [email protected] or send us a DM via our Facebook page
  
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• 'Wish this was in': Soap fans in hysterics at 'hilarious' Corriedale deleted scene

  07-01-2026 07:56 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A deleted scene that did not make it into the Corriedale crossover has been revealed and fans are loving it.
  
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• Objectors raise money to fight solar farm plans

  07-01-2026 07:16 via bbc.com
  The Stell Solar Farm scheme receives more than 400 objections from residents.
  
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• North Yorkshire classic car firm announces expansion

  07-01-2026 07:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A NORTH Yorkshire business is going into the new year with plans to double its facilities and create additional jobs.
  
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• Don't miss out! Pickering panto announces cast for 2026 show

  07-01-2026 07:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  MIRROR, mirror on the wall - book your tickets, one and all!
  
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• Year of celebrations mark 25 years of North Yorkshire gastropub

  07-01-2026 06:44 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A country pub north of York has reflected on a year of celebrations to mark 25 years of ownership by the same family.
  
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• York care home hosting ‘ear and there’ hearing health event

  07-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Ouse View Care Home in Fulford, York, is hosting a free ear health workshop to support its community.
  
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• Thousands of meals donated to help families in need during the colder months

  07-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  More than 6,000 meals have been donated to help families in need during the colder months at Tesco stores across York.
  
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• Siemens Mobility factory supporting 'bright future' for Humber region

  07-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A major investment from Siemens Mobility is helping drive job creation and greener transport in the Humber region.
  
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• 'Reform UK could win by default': call for unity over Heworth by-election

  07-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Labour, Liberal Dems and Green parties in York are being urged to unite over Heworth ward by-election amid concerns over vote splitting.
  
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• Rail operator offering week-long sale of discounted train tickets from York

  07-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Rail operator LNER has launched a week-long sale offering discounted tickets from York.
  
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• North Yorkshire primary school ranked among best in country

  07-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Outwood Primary Academy Alne, in North Yorkshire, has been ranked among the best in the country for pupil performance.
  
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• New support group in Thirsk helping families with maternal mental health

  07-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A new support group in York, Brighter Skies, is launching to help families with maternal mental health and wellbeing.
  
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• Here are the cheapest petrol and diesel garages in York

  07-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Here's a list of the cheapest garages in York, according to petrolprices.com.
  
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• Health and cost of living groups among York organisations granted council funding

  07-01-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Council funding worth £78,493 has been granted to 12 York organisations including ones focused on health, the cost of living and the environment.
  
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