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• York-based train operator sets up replacement buses as bridge fault blocks rail lines

  04-01-2026 12:20 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  National Rail said trains running through Goole's station may be cancelled or diverted.
  
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• Drinker showered woman with glass shards outside city centre venue, court hears

  07-01-2026 05:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A woman showered another woman’s face and neck with glass shards when she tried to get into her city centre accommodation, York magistrates heard. The two had argued earlier at the Crescent Community Venue.
  
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• Disabled mum takes on First after being refused on board York bus – and wins

  07-01-2026 05:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A disabled mother has settled her legal claim against First Bus after alleging she was discriminated against when she was refused on board one of its services.
  
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• North Yorkshire hospital’s maternity services rating upgraded to ‘good’

  07-01-2026 01:02 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Harrogate District Hospital’s maternity services rating has been upgraded to ‘good’ following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
  
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• Cost of funerals tops £5k as families forced to crowdfund or borrow from loan sharks

  07-01-2026 01:01 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A growing number of grieving families are turning to crowdfunding and loan sharks to pay for funerals as the cost now averaging more than £5000.
  
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• Man dies after lorry crashes into field in North Yorkshire

  06-01-2026 18:05 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A man has died after a lorry crashed into a field in Drax near Selby.
  
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• York school amongst closures after snow and ice hits North Yorkshire

  06-01-2026 18:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Schools across York and North Yorkshire have closed their doors after wintry conditions have continued to wreak havoc across the region.
  
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• Objections to Sandsend café’s plan for bigger premises

  06-01-2026 17:57 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Locals and Yorkshire Water have raised concerns about proposals for a seafront café in Sandsend near Whitby to demolish its building and construct an extended property.
  
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• Scarborough community diagnostics centre to ‘start activity’ next month

  06-01-2026 17:18 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Scarborough’s new community diagnostics centre could start ‘delivering activity’ next month, according to the Government.
  
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• Man arrested after warrant seizes Class A drugs from home in East Yorkshire

  06-01-2026 16:43 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested after thousands of pounds worth of Class A drugs were recovered by police from a property in Goole.
  
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• Solid oak doors stolen in North Yorkshire village burglary

  06-01-2026 16:08 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A NUMBER of solid oak doors have been stolen in a burglary at a village in North Yorkshire.
  
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• 'Our priority now is to find Grace' - ongoing search to locate girl in East Yorkshire

  06-01-2026 15:52 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  An extensive search for Grace Keeling, 15, who was tragically swept into the sea on Withernsea shoreline continues, Humberside Police have said.
  
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• Whitby’s Mayor optimistic about 2026 after ‘difficult year’

  06-01-2026 15:50 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Mayor of Whitby has said the town council is moving forward ‘positively’ into 2026 after a ‘difficult year’.
  
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• Person taken to hospital after unprovoked assault in York pub

  06-01-2026 15:39 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A person has been taken to hospital after an unprovoked attack outside a York city centre pub.
  
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• TikTok and West End star heads to York for smash-hit show

  06-01-2026 15:33 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A TikTok sensation and West End star is heading to York to perform in a smash-hit musical.
  
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• All the DWP benefits and grants to help beat the cold weather this winter

  06-01-2026 15:29 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The weather is icy cold this week, but there is help at hand with DWP Winter Fuel Payments, Warm Home Discount, £150 energy bill reduction and Cold Weather Payments.
  
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• Millions on DWP benefits could cut broadband to £12.50 with Martin Lewis trick

  06-01-2026 15:08 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Millions of people who claim DWP benefits could get cheaper broadband, phone and water packages, but most people missing out because they aren't aware of the support available.
  
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• Ex-professional footballer Gordon McQueen's ball-heading highlighted at inquest

  06-01-2026 14:48 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A former professional footballer was bedbound for the last six months of his life after his health deteriorated, an inquest heard.
  
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• Ex-professional footballer Gordon McQueen was bedbound for last six months of life

  06-01-2026 14:48 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A former professional footballer was bedbound for the last six months of his life after his health deteriorated, an inquest heard.
  
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• Man, 74, appears at York court on child sexual assault charges

  06-01-2026 14:46 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A 74-year-old man from Scarborough has appeared before York Magistrates' Court charged with child sexual abuse.
  
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• DWP benefits claimants and pensioners can now check for missing bonus payment

  06-01-2026 14:28 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Millions of pensioners and those in receipt of certain DWP benefits are being urged to check if they have missed out on a small bonus cash payment
  
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• The Traitors star urges people to sign up for Race for Life in York

  06-01-2026 14:06 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  People are being encouraged to go ‘all in’ against cancer by taking part in a fundraising event.
  
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• New owners promise new rides at major North Yorkshire adventure park

  06-01-2026 13:57 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A North Yorkshire tourist attraction is set for a boost with new rides following a take-owner.
  
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• Selling to supermarkets and trade show add to major North Yorkshire farming event

  06-01-2026 13:24 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Opportunities to improve how farmers, processors and retailers work together will be debated at this month's Yorkshire Farming Conference in Harrogate.
  
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• North Yorkshire primary excels in league tables for results

  06-01-2026 13:24 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A NORTH Yorkshire primary school is celebrating top county ranking and UK top‑30 finish in league tables.
  
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• 'Most successful yet' - sports club fundraiser raises thousands for hospices

  06-01-2026 12:57 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Copmanthorpe Football Club has raised thousands of pounds for St Leonard's Hospice and Martin House Children's Hospice.
  
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• Stolen SUV recovered in East Yorkshire town

  06-01-2026 12:53 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A black Vauxhall Antara SUV was allegedly stolen from outside an address in the area of the clock tower in High Street, Hook, Goole.
  
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• Major road close to York reopens all lanes after crash

  06-01-2026 12:22 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A main road in York was partially blocked after a crash earlier this morning.
  
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• York school closes as it has no water amid freezing temperatures

  06-01-2026 10:39 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Millthorpe School in South Bank, York, has closed due to a water outage as cold temperatures continue to bring disruption in the city.
  
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• York train deals as 'Great British Rail Sale' begins - tickets from £1

  06-01-2026 10:27 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  RAIL passengers are being encouraged to plan ahead and make the most of millions of discounted train tickets as the 'Great British Rail Sale' returns in January.
  
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