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• Hundreds gather for Archbishop's Easter sermon

  21-04-2025 10:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of people have gathered at York Minster today to celebrate Easter Sunday.
  
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• Government sends controversial gas rig decision back to North Yorkshire Council

  27-02-2026 12:52 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  PLANS for a gas drilling rig near Scarborough will not be called in by the Government and will instead be decided on by North Yorkshire Council.
  
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• North Yorkshire councillor facing calls to stand down after switching parties

  27-02-2026 12:23 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A North Yorkshire councillor is facing calls to stand down after switching political allegiances for the second time in four months.
  
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• ‘They do it abroad, why not here?’ - readers react to York tourist tax proposals

  27-02-2026 11:52 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Press readers have shared their thoughts on proposals to implement a so called tourist tax in York and North Yorkshire.
  
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• BBC 'overjoyed' to confirm award-winning hit TV show will be turned into a film

  27-02-2026 11:14 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The BBC has confirmed Ghosts will return with its own film - Ghosts: The Possession of Button House.
  
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• The tailors tale - How history & heritage drive tailored and bespoke clothing

  27-02-2026 11:03 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Tom Wharton of Cirencester’s Barrington Ayre creates bespoke, British-made suits and garments, reviving Cotswold tweed and dressing sports and music stars.
  
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• Iconic Great Wave artwork exhibition opens in York - in pictures

  27-02-2026 11:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Great Wave off Kanagawa, one of the world’s most recognisable artworks, is now on show at York Art Gallery.
  
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• Major UK supermarkets suffer supply shortages but Brits urged to 'shop as normal'

  27-02-2026 08:51 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Fruit and vegetable shortages have been reported at supermarkets across the UK, including Lidl, Asda, and Tesco, due to heavy rain in key growing areas.
  
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• 'This means everything' - salon owner celebrates being named finalist in Press awards

  27-02-2026 06:09 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Ivy Lane Hair & Beauty Studio in York has been named as a finalist in The Press competition to find the city's best hairdresser.
  
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• House burglars wrote off man's £7,500 car in 60mph police chase, court hears

  27-02-2026 06:05 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Two burglars wrote off a North Yorkshire man’s treasured car after they stole it and took it on a 60mph police chase through a sleeping town, York Crown Court heard.
  
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• Yorkshire talent celebrated at Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Three Yorkshire stars of the British racing world have been celebrated for their dedication and talent.
  
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• York restaurant hidden on 'charming' street among top brunch and lunch spots in 2026

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Find out why this Italian restaurant in York hidden on a 'charming' street has been named among the UK's top 100 brunch and lunch spots for 2026
  
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• Visit this North Yorkshire garden for £1 this March

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  People in North Yorkshire can enjoy a day out for £1 this March.
  
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• UK's 'queen of spy fiction' coming to North Yorkshire next month

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A crime author who worked in British intelligence is set to share her real-life secrets at an event in Yorkshire. 
  
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• Several people spotted scaling York Minster - here's why

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A number of people have been spotted climbing on York’s most iconic landmark – all for a very good reason.
  
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• Permits to tackle 'over-parking' in York streets welcomed - and will launch in days

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The introduction of residential parking (ResPark) permits comes after residents who support them said they were being swamped by cars.
  
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• North Yorkshire farm shop named region's food retailer of the year

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A North Yorkshire farm shop has been named the region's food retailer and producer of the year.
  
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• New riverside bar plan for York restaurant that has stood empty for years

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The restaurant has stood empty since it was built as part of refurbishments to the wider Guildhall complex completed more than three years ago.
  
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• Malton insurance broker expands farm team

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Independent Malton insurance broker McClarrons has expanded its farm team with the appointment of Sally Conner.
  
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• 'Historic York street should be protected from undignified commercialisation'

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Our letter writer has criticised the 'undignified commercialisation of Shambles in response to it being described as 'Disneyfied'.
  
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• Harrogate MP praises award-winning cancer support programme

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Harrogate MP Tom Gordon has praised the award-winning Active Against Cancer service after a recent visit
  
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• Free Easter-themed sculpture trail coming to York next month

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A colourful public art trail is coming to York next month.
  
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• Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan announces intimate UK tour

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has announced an intimate UK tour for spring 2027, taking fans through his life and music career
  
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• Don't miss your chance to see the Super League trophy in York

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Super League fans will soon have the chance to see the sport’s top prize up close in a special one-day event in York.
  
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• Churches invited to become ‘Pilgrim Places’ for reflection and prayer

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Churches are being invited to become “Pilgrim Places” for reflection and prayer as part of the Faith in the North initiative
  
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• Charity reveals opening date for its biggest ever shop - in York

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A Yorkshire charity has announced the opening date of its biggest ever shop – which is coming to a York retail park next month.
  
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• Champagne house Laurent-Perrier partners with new Whitby venue

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Treasury Whitby has announced a new partnership with Champagne house Laurent-Perrier, bringing its portfolio to the venue
  
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• Celebration for care home residents to mark Chinese New Year

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Stamford Bridge Beaumont Care Home celebrates Chinese New Year 2026 with residents, featuring red lanterns, traditional food, and cultural activities.
  
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• Care village on outskirts of Pocklington to host open day

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A care village on the outskirts of Pocklington is opening it's doors next weekend.
  
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• Award-winning North Yorkshire bakehouse and butchers set to open new shop

  27-02-2026 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  An award-winning North Yorkshire bakehouse and butchers is set to open a new flagship shop - with a celebrity guest expected at the opening.
  
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