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• Chart-topping band announces York date on celebratory tour

  23-04-2025 11:40 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A CHART-TOPPING band is heading to York as it celebrates 15 years since its hit album.Scouting for Girls is releasing the 15th anniversary edition of Everybody Wants to Be on TV on April 25th, with celebrations continuing with a 2026 headline tour.
  
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• North Yorkshire town pub, restaurant and hotel recognised for top award by customers

  07-05-2025 18:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A North Yorkshire inn has been recognised as being among the best in the world by its customers.
  
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• Police hunt for woman believed to be in York or Selby

  07-05-2025 18:24 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Police are hunting for a woman from York, believed to still be close by.
  
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• North Yorkshire town's 'celebration of fashion' just days away

  07-05-2025 17:48 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A celebration of Harrogate’s impressive retail sector returns to its town centre in less than two weeks time.
  
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• North Yorkshire tractor event to celebrate the Caterpillar

  07-05-2025 17:24 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A MAJOR celebration of tractors in North Yorkshire will highlight the centenary of OF Caterpillar, the American construction, mining and other engineering manufacturer.
  
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• Wanted woman 'likely' to be in York area

  07-05-2025 17:03 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A wanted woman is believed to be in the York area, police have said.
  
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• ‘Brave’ victim uses security spray to help police catch her ‘relentless’ stalker

  07-05-2025 15:58 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A “brave” victim helped police catch her “relentless stalker” by spraying him with SmartWater – meaning he could be easily traced by officers.
  
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• The 2 North Yorkshire coastal villages officially crowned among Britain's prettiest

  07-05-2025 15:56 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  These are the two North Yorkshire coastal villages officially crowned among the prettiest in Britain according to experts - find out where they are.
  
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• The 2 North Yorkshire coastal villages crowned among Britain's most beautiful

  07-05-2025 15:56 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  These are the two North Yorkshire coastal villages officially crowned among the most beautiful in Britain according to experts - find out where they are.
  
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• 'Ask questions before getting angry': Council boss responds to wildflower backlash

  07-05-2025 15:47 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  People should ask questions and establish the facts before getting angry, York Council’s environment spokesperson Cllr Jenny Kent has said following a backlash against a wildflower project on the city’s wall embankments.
  
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• Brew York brings its bao bun-based concept to North Yorkshire town this month

  07-05-2025 15:12 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Brew York has announced a second of its Brew+ food and drink concepts will arrive later this month at the Mitre in Knaresborough.
  
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• Man gets jail extension after attempting to steal more than £78,000 worth of items

  07-05-2025 14:51 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A MAN who was involved in attempting to steal more than £78,000 worth of items from shops up and down has been handed an extension to his jail term.
  
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• Traffic mounts after crash in major York road

  07-05-2025 14:13 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Traffic is mounting in a major road in York after a crash.
  
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• Traffic clears after crash in major York road

  07-05-2025 14:13 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Traffic has cleared in a major road in York after a crash.
  
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• 'Undiscovered gem of UK music scene' plays sell-out gig at intimate York venue

  07-05-2025 13:46 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Here is our review of Sam Brookes's intimate and sell-out gig at the FortyFive Vinyl Café, in York,
  
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• York development company seeks to sell residential site in Howardian Hills

  07-05-2025 13:27 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  YORK-based property developer Helmsley Group is selling a residential development site in the Howardian Hills.
  
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• Pub celebrating VE Day with 1945 price rollback - selling pints for just 7p

  07-05-2025 13:24 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A pub is selling pints for just 7p to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day - so punters can enjoy beers at 1945 prices
  
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• Emmerdale star quits show and their final scenes will be shown tonight

  07-05-2025 13:15 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  An Emmerdale star has quit the ITV show six years after their debut, and their final scenes on the Yorkshire soap have already been filmed.
  
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• Fire forces closure of popular fashion shop in York for repairs

  07-05-2025 13:13 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A popular York fashion retailer has closed its doors temporarily for repairs after a fire.
  
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• Top York travel firm taken over in reported £200million deal

  07-05-2025 12:57 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A top York travel company with a turnover topping £175 million has been bought by another London finance house in a reported £200million deal.
  
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• Top York travel firm taken over in reported £200 million deal

  07-05-2025 12:57 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A top York travel company with a turnover topping £175 million has been bought by another London finance house in a reported £200million deal.
  
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• Primark shoppers 'lost the plot' over new charge coming this month

  07-05-2025 12:42 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Primark will charge 15p for its staple brown paper bags across all UK stores from next week (May 12).
  
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• New CEO of York travel firm outlines plans for growth

  07-05-2025 12:30 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Dave Riley took over Great Rail Journeys in September and is overseeing a business which has recruited 40 staff in the past year and aims to take on 20 more in the coming year.
  
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• Person with convictions for 'serious' sexual assault and robbery arrested in York

  07-05-2025 12:17 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Jason Whiteoak, who has been wanted by police since February, was arrested in York.
  
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• York vegan company in major plant based egg supply deal

  07-05-2025 11:47 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York-based Vegan Food Group has signed a partnership agreement to produce and supply a plant-based egg in and across Europe.
  
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• Renewed appeal for witnesses to fatal crash in North Yorkshire

  07-05-2025 11:17 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A RENEWED appeal has been made for witnesses to a fatal crash in North Yorkshire last week.
  
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• Top meeting to hear how North Yorkshire town promotes itself

  07-05-2025 11:10 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  How Harrogate promotes itself s the focus of a major meeting on Monday (May12).
  
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• Pool closures 'having catastrophic impact' - club

  07-05-2025 11:02 via bbc.com
  
  The two swimming pools in Richmond have been shut since part of the ceiling collapsed in April.
  
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• Popworld York relaunches with a stellar VIP opening night

  07-05-2025 11:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Banging party nights are back in York! Experience the all new Popworld on opening weekend!
  
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• Attackers who set man on fire jailed

  07-05-2025 10:46 via bbc.com
  
  The man was squirted with flammable liquid and set on fire as he lay on the sofa, court hears.
  
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