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• Thunderstorm warning for York

  15-08-2020 09:35 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  YORK and North Yorkshire are at risk of thunderstorms for the next few days, forecasters have warned.
  
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• We put tiramisu put to the test - which came on on top?

  23-01-2026 20:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  If, three weeks after the festive break, you’re missing sweet treats, look no further.
  
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• North Yorkshire Army instructors jailed for sexual abuse of teenage recruit

  23-01-2026 19:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Two North Yorkshire Army instructors and Afghan veterans who had sex with a teenage recruit have been jailed and sacked from the military.
  
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• Firefighters called to blaze on York city centre roof

  23-01-2026 19:28 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Fire crews have been called out in York city centre after reports of a blaze on a roof.
  
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• Would you wear a tracksuit to impress a first date?

  23-01-2026 19:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  I CLEARLY remember what I wore for my first date with my first serious boyfriend. And it wasn’t sportswear.
  
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• Emergency services dealing with incident on city centre bridge

  23-01-2026 18:53 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Emergency services have been called after an incident on a York city centre bridge.
  
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• Emergency services called to incident on city centre bridge

  23-01-2026 18:53 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Emergency services have been called after an incident on a York city centre bridge.
  
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• Motorist and vehicle rescued after becoming stuck in floodwater in North Yorkshire

  23-01-2026 18:23 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A motorist has been rescued from floodwater in Cattal, North Yorkshire.
  
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• 2,650 motorists owed money for being incorrectly caught speeding - are you one?

  23-01-2026 17:45 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  More than 2,600 motorists could be owed money for being incorrectly caught speeding due to a National Highways error - find out if you are one?
  
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• Lack of public toilets in Scarborough highlighted as council considers 50p fee

  23-01-2026 17:35 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A LACK of town centre public toilets in a North Yorkshire resort has been highlighted by councillors as the cost of ‘spending a penny’ could rise to 50p.
  
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• York Lord Mayor and army veteran speaks out over Trump Afghanistan claims

  23-01-2026 17:26 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Lord Mayor of York has said the city recognises veterans who served and lost colleagues in Afghanistan, after US president Donald Trump claimed Nato and British troops avoided the frontlines.
  
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• We recognise veterans who served in Afghanistan, says Lord Mayor after Trump claim

  23-01-2026 17:26 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Lord Mayor of York has said the city recognises veterans who served and lost colleagues in Afghanistan, after US president Donald Trump claimed Nato and British troops avoided the frontlines.
  
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• I tried 6 cheap winter warmers - these actually work without touching the thermostat

  23-01-2026 16:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  From electric blankets to heated throws, battery-powered scarves to a car seat warmer powered by my cigarette lighter, these gadgets keep me warm through winter.
  
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• New owners of North Yorkshire brewery speak of their ambitions for it

  23-01-2026 16:10 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The new owners of the well-known North Yorkshire brewery Black Sheep have spoken of their ambitions for the business after they saved it from going under.
  
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• Latest on North Yorkshire gas rig plan

  23-01-2026 15:57 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Council has said it is not planning on delaying a decision on proposals for a gas drilling rig near Scarborough.
  
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• Main road in North Yorkshire town partially blocked after crash involving lorry

  23-01-2026 15:25 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A main road in a North Yorkshire town is partially blocked after a crash involving a lorry.
  
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• Post Office withheld evidence when suing East Yorkshire sub-postmaster, court told

  23-01-2026 15:18 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Post Office obtained a High Court judgment against a former Bridlington sub-postmaster Lee Castleton almost 20 years ago by “consciously and dishonestly withholding material evidence” in the case, the High Court has been told.
  
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• Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough: 'I was homeless as a child - now I want to help others'

  23-01-2026 15:15 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Growing up, and later, when he moved to London, Radio 1 presenter and DJ, Dean McCullough never had a fixed address and regularly faced the daunting prospect of sleeping on the streets. 
  
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• Major York-based supplier of vegan food reported to have axed 60 UK jobs

  23-01-2026 15:06 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A MAJOR York-based supplier of vegan food is reported to have axed 60 jobs across the UK, with its brands also thought to be disappearing from supermarket shelves.
  
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• Emergency worker attacked after drink-drive chase through East Yorkshire town

  23-01-2026 14:38 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Humberside Police said the driver failed to stop in Quay Road, Bridlington around 3.20am this morning (January 23).
  
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• HMRC cash grab looms as 3m risk £100 fines as £106m penalties loom next week

  23-01-2026 14:29 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  More than 3 million taxpayers have still not filed their HMRC Self Assessment return
  
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• Apologies issued as Tesco, Morrisons and Waitrose recall pet food

  23-01-2026 14:07 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Tesco, Morrisons and Waitrose are urging shoppers not to feed a recalled pet food to their dogs because it may contain pieces of plastic.
  
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• Property flooding 'possible' as river levels in York continue to rise

  23-01-2026 13:53 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  River Ouse levels in York city centre are rising and are expected to peak tomorrow morning, the Environment Agency has confirmed.
  
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• Well-known North Yorkshire brewery saved after £6.5m administration deal

  23-01-2026 13:37 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A well-known North Yorkshire Brewery has been saved as part of a £6.5 million deal.
  
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• 'Ambitious’ 10-year harbour strategy launches for North Yorkshire coast

  23-01-2026 13:18 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A 10-year plan to revitalise harbours in Scarborough, Whitby and Filey and ‘fulfil their potential’ has been published.
  
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• 'River of chocolate' features on York beer produced for major supermarket

  23-01-2026 13:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  BREW York has created a brand-new Salted Caramel Stout for Asda and it’s can features the Ouse as a river of chocolate passing by well-known city landmarks.
  
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• York restaurant reveals more about its £750,000 upgrade

  23-01-2026 09:18 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A top York restaurant has revealed more about a planned £750,000 refurbishment, which starts laer this month.
  
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• Vehicle stuck in flood waters in village close to major road outside York

  23-01-2026 08:19 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  At 6.45am this morning, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Harrogate and Acomb were on their way to the village of Cattal, close to the A59 and A1(M).
  
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• Flooding 'expected' in York city centre after alert amplified and river levels rise

  23-01-2026 08:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Environment Agency (EA) updated its notice at 9.08pm last night (January 22) for the River Ouse in the city.
  
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• Thieves target petrol station in North Yorkshire town

  23-01-2026 06:54 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The county's police force said alcohol was stolen from Abbeyside Service Station in Bawtry Road, Selby around 11am on Monday, December 8.
  
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