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• York student develop 'revolutionary' eco-friendly replacement for plastic

  03-04-2025 12:41 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A new era of sustainability is promised with the launch of VegoPak, a pioneering York firm that has developed an innovative, eco-friendly bio-polymer designed to replace conventional plastics.
  
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• Multi-million pound UK company about to open shop in York city centre

  11-02-2026 18:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A major UK company is set to open a new shop in York city centre.
  
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• Concerns grow for missing North Yorkshire man last seen 2 months ago

  11-02-2026 17:57 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  CONCERNS are growing for a missing man, 63, from North Yorkshire, who was last seen more than two months ago.
  
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• 'Autonomously operated' padel courts could be built in resort town

  11-02-2026 17:45 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A pair of ‘autonomously operated’ padel courts could be built in Scarborough if plans are approved by the council.
  
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• York council opposition parties unveil alternative budget and council tax plans

  11-02-2026 17:18 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Proposals from City of York Council's Liberal Democrat and Conservative opposition groups come ahead of a vote on budget plans.
  
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• Man attacked woman on train between York and Selby, court hears

  11-02-2026 17:05 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A man pulled his girlfriend's hair and damaged her necklace on a train between York and Selby, a court heard.
  
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• Money launderer jailed after role in scam exposed by York team

  11-02-2026 16:48 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A money launderer has been jailed for more than three years after his role in a scam was exposed by a York-based National Trading Standards team.
  
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• Call for York and North Yorkshire businesses to have their say on economy

  11-02-2026 16:28 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Businesses across York and North Yorkshire are urged to share their views and experiences to support important research about the region's economy.
  
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• ‘An incredibly difficult decision’ - mayor to close his York shop

  11-02-2026 16:19 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  David Skaith has said he will be closing his menswear shop, Winston's of York, after 10 years in York city centre.
  
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• Major tour celebrating legendary musician headlines busy weekend in York

  11-02-2026 16:06 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A SPECTACTULAR live celebration of a ground-breaking musician will headline a busy weekend in York.
  
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• ‘Very favourable’ findings of Whitby Cliff Lift inspection welcomed

  11-02-2026 15:43 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The findings of an inspection of Whitby Cliff Lift have been welcomed by councillors ahead of a proposal to permanently close the landmark.
  
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• Teenage cyclist injured in hit and run near North Yorkshire village

  11-02-2026 15:07 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A CAR failed to stop after knocking a teen cyclist off his bike near a North Yorkshire village.
  
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• Three wanted in connection with attempted burglary in North Yorkshire

  11-02-2026 14:28 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Police have launched an appeal after an attempted burglary at a farm near Sheriff Hutton.
  
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• Kids eat free February half term 2026 full UK restaurant, cafe and pub list

  11-02-2026 14:13 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The restaurants, cafés and pubs where kids eat free or for £1 during February half term 2026, including Asda, Bella Italia, Frankie and Bennys, Ikea and more.
  
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• Award-winning Sandsend restaurant in bid to save business

  11-02-2026 13:40 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  An award-winning restaurant near Whitby has applied for permission to create a parking area – warning that without it ‘the business will close’.
  
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• Award-winning North Yorkshire restaurant in bid to save business

  11-02-2026 13:40 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  An award-winning restaurant near Whitby has applied for permission to create a parking area – warning that without it ‘the business will close’.
  
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• Campaign to boost creativity in York to stage 13th event

  11-02-2026 13:25 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A campaign to promote York’s creative sector stages its 13th event on March 18.
  
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• York retail units 'like gold dust' as agency reports demand at record high

  11-02-2026 12:43 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The demand for city centre retail space in York is at an historic high with commercial property vacancy rates substantially below the national average.
  
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• Born between 2002 and 2011? You could be owed £2242 from HMRC. Here's how to claim

  11-02-2026 12:34 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  HMRC is urging young people born between 2002 and 2011 to claim their Child Trust Fund, worth £2242 on average. More than 758000 accounts remain unclaimed.
  
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• North Yorkshire country house hotel which was on the market for £3m has been sold

  11-02-2026 12:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A luxury country house hotel in North Yorkshire which was on the market for £3m has been sold.
  
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• 'Gridlock' claim branded 'disinformation' in York transport works row

  11-02-2026 12:22 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  It comes after City of York Council said repairs to Lendal Bridge were now set to happen in 2027.
  
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• Yorkshire business confidence 'at 14 month high' says major bank survey

  11-02-2026 12:15 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Business confidence in Yorkshire and Humber is reported to be at a 14-month high, according to NatWest.
  
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• Hundreds call for urgent action to cut 'serious' congestion at York Hospital

  11-02-2026 12:07 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  HUNDREDS of people have backed a petition calling for urgent action to tackle 'serious' congestion around York Hospital.
  
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• Top Yorkshire brewery set to score with sports themed beers in 2026

  11-02-2026 11:46 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A Yorkshire Wolds brewery has announced a sporting theme for its monthly special edition beers in 2026.
  
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• Horse racing in Yorkshire town called off due to waterlogged track

  11-02-2026 11:25 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Horse racing at Wetherby Racecourse has been called off due to a waterlogged track.
  
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• Award-winning food entrepreneur opens new North Yorkshire factory

  11-02-2026 11:11 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Award-winning entrepreneur Monalisa Fathima has opened a new, expanded factory in Copt Hewick, Ripon, for her latest venture, Monalisa’s Kitchen.
  
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• Snow forecast for York as temperatures set to drop with yellow weather warning issued

  11-02-2026 11:09 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Snow has been forecast for York as the area prepares for a drop in temperatures - with a yellow weather warning issued by the Met Office.
  
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• BREAKING: £1,000 A DAY for 20 YEARS* could start TONIGHT - get 2 bets from just £1.50

  11-02-2026 11:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Brits have a rare chance tonight to lock in £1,000 every single day for the next 20 years* by betting on one of America's most talked-about lottery games.
  
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• Tesco is making a major change to Clubcards this year affecting millions of customers

  11-02-2026 10:50 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Tesco has confirmed it is making a major change to its Clubcard scheme this year, making it available for under-18s.
  
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• Aldi apologises and offers refund after 'traumatised' shopper found starfish in meal

  11-02-2026 10:50 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Aldi apologised for the "unexpected guests she found", which they claim are common starfish and not harmful, and provided a full refund.
  
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