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• York Mind launches new activities programme

  01-07-2020 12:35 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  YORK Mind has launched its activity programme for the fourth year to support people’s mental health and wellbeing.
  
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• How do you wash a heated electric blanket? Expert advice to follow if it has wires in

  15-02-2026 19:15 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  This is how you can wash a heated electric blanket properly and safely, even if it has wires in, according to energy and cleaning experts.
  
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• 'One-of-a-kind' spot in North Yorkshire to see thousands of stunning snowdrops

  15-02-2026 17:52 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  This National Trust spot in North Yorkshire is a 'one-of-a-kind' place where you can see thousands of stunning snowdrops as spring arrives this year
  
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• One person injured after crash at busy York junction

  15-02-2026 16:40 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A busy York junction has been closed after a crash.
  
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• Two men fined after being caught with dogs and coursing equipment in East Yorkshire

  15-02-2026 15:10 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Two men have been convicted of being equipped to search for brown hares with dogs after being found with dogs and equipment near Goole.
  
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• Morrisons customers can save extra money on shopping this month - just need 1 thing

  15-02-2026 13:17 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Those who have a Blue Light Card and shop at Morrisons can save extra money on groceries this month - find out how.
  
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• Man taken to hospital after flat fire in East Yorkshire

  15-02-2026 13:05 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A man has been taken to hospital after a flat fire in an East Yorkshire town.
  
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• More sleet and snow on the way for York and North Yorkshire

  15-02-2026 12:35 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  More sleet and snow are on the way for York and North Yorkshire, following further falls last night.
  
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• Popular chain closes its doors in York city centre

  15-02-2026 12:18 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A York city centre chain has closed its doors for the last time.
  
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• Major disruption expected all day after landslip south of York

  15-02-2026 11:31 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A landslip has blocked train lines to the south of York – causing major disruption to rail travel across the region until the end of the day.
  
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• Four York and North Yorkshire drivers banned from the roads

  15-02-2026 10:57 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Magistrates have banned four York and North Yorkshire drivers for offences including speeding, driving without insurance and failure to tell police who was driving their car.
  
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• Meet Jango who needs cuddles and a forever home for her twilight years

  15-02-2026 10:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Meet Jango who needs plenty of snuggles and a forever home for her twilight years after being rescued by RSPCA York.
  
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• Sports car destroyed during blaze in North Yorkshire town

  15-02-2026 09:49 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A sports car has been destroyed in a blaze in a coastal North Yorkshire town.
  
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• Incredible story of popular York pub with 'deep' secret dating back centuries

  15-02-2026 07:42 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  KURT HUNTER-MANN shares the incredible story of popular York pub Roman Bath with secret discovery in basement
  
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• York shop to expand with move to new premises only 15 months after opening

  15-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A York vintage shop is moving from the first floor of 22 Colliergate to a larger standalone site 300 metres away.
  
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• 'When I told the staff they were over the moon' - York gym owner's pride at award win

  15-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A York city centre gym is about to celebrate its fourth anniversary has been named best from a shortlist of ten businesses.
  
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• 'We know participants will have a great day' - sports fans wanted at York event

  15-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A much-loved York charity is warning golfers to book soon if they want to be a part of a popular fundraising event.
  
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• Social media app founder throttled ex-partner after 'lurking' in her house at night

  15-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Harrogate founder of a social media app for people with a long-term illness throttled his ex-partner after lying in wait for her in her darkened house, York Crown Court heard.
  
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• Sculpture by 'highly-regarded' artist could be coming to York university

  15-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Michael Kenny was a well-known 20th Century sculptor and a trustee of the late artist's estate has arranged the gifting of Original Sin.
  
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• North Yorkshire village with historic charm and cosy pub that’s the ‘perfect gem’

  15-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  This North Yorkshire village in the North Yorkshire Moors has 'historic charm' and a cosy pub that's the 'perfect gem'
  
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• North Yorkshire to host official Yorkshire Day celebrations

  15-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire has announced it will host the official Yorkshire Day civic celebration in 2029.
  
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• Charity urges parents to look out for signs of cancer in children

  15-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire children’s cancer charity Candlelighters is urging parents to familiarise themselves with the signs of cancer in children.
  
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• 'We could have helped' - family of tragic York teen calls for review of care rules

  15-02-2026 05:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The family of Leah Bedford, 16, who drowned in the River Ouse in York after being reported missing is calling on the government to review guidance around informing relatives about a child’s care.
  
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• How York has changed since the Swinging '60s - 9 old photos

  15-02-2026 05:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  We're dialling back the clock to the 1960s - a defining decade when the bulldozers rolled, homes vanished and new landmarks changed York's skyline.
  
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• ‘Fabulous’ townhouse for sale in York for £500,000 – take a look around

  15-02-2026 05:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A “fabulous” period townhouse is for sale in Scott Street, off Scarcroft Road in York, for £500,000.
  
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• All the celebrities who have been unmasked on The Masked Singer UK 2026 - full list

  14-02-2026 21:42 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  These are all the celebrities who have been unmasked in ITV's The Masked Singer UK for 2026 - see full list
  
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• Who won The Masked Singer UK 2026? Find out who Moth was on the ITV show this year

  14-02-2026 21:21 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The winner of The Masked Singer UK 2026 has been revealed - see who Moth was as character's identity was revealed on ITV show tonight (Feb 14)
  
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• Who was Conkers on The Masked Singer 2026? Identity finally revealed on ITV show

  14-02-2026 21:10 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  This is who Conkers was on The Masked Singer UK as character's real identity was finally revealed on 2026 final of ITV show
  
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• Who was Toastie on The Masked Singer UK 2026? See who was hiding behind the mask

  14-02-2026 20:55 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Find out who Toastie was on The Masked Singer UK 2026 as character's true identity was revealed during the final of ITV show tonight (February 14)
  
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• Who do people think Conkers is on Masked Singer? All the reasons it's this ITV star

  14-02-2026 19:31 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  All the reasons The Masked Singer UK fans think Conkers is this ITV star - see who people think it is ahead of the 2026 final
  
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