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• North Yorkshire bridge closed to traffic for the bank holiday weekend

  18-04-2025 12:28 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Whitby Swing Bridge closed to traffic for the bank holiday weekend!
  
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• The real-life facts about York's strangest twins, Greta and Freda Chaplin

  15-05-2025 07:15 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Here are 13 facts about world-famous York twins, Freda and Greta Chaplin, who have inspired a Hollywood film starring Rooney and Kate Mara
  
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• What is bi-polar disorder and how to spot the signs

  15-05-2025 07:09 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  In this week's mental health and wellbeing feature, we look at bi-polar disorder and how to spot the signs
  
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• 'Devastated' campaigners may appeal against solar farm 'as big as Durham'

  15-05-2025 07:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  East Yorkshire politicians and campaigners have condemned government approval for a solar farm in Howdenshire, which at 1277ha they say will be "as big as the city of Durham".
  
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• Crash on major road through North Yorkshire

  15-05-2025 06:51 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Police and firefighters have been called to a two car crash on the A64 between York and Malton.
  
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• 'Why I will not be supporting the Assisted Dying Bill in Parliament'

  15-05-2025 06:21 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York Central MP Rachael Maskell explains why she will not be supporting the Assisted Dying Bill in Parliament
  
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• Ignoring it is very isolating - don't look for excuses: get tested

  15-05-2025 06:17 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  There are many celebrities quite happy to admit to needing and using an aid. Even proud of the fact. Believe me ignoring hearing loss is very isolating, says our letter writer.
  
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• 'You just get used to it’ - cyclist almost sent flying by a car pulling out

  15-05-2025 06:06 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A cyclist who was almost sent flying by a car pulling out in York simply shrugged and said ‘you just get used to it’, reveals our letter writer.
  
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• York Unlocked Open Weekend set to return in September 2025

  15-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York Unlocked's Open Weekend is set to return in September 2025.
  
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• Traders say 500 per cent parking hikes at York road 'will lead to job losses’

  15-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York Council parking charge hikes of more than 500 per cent at York’s Bishopthorpe Road could lead to job losses, traders based there have claimed.
  
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• Recognition for York nurse at Royal College of Nursing's annual awards

  15-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A York nurse has been recognised with the Royal College of Nursing's Award of Merit.
  
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• Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical to be performed in York in 2026

  15-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical will be performed in York in 2026, as part of a world tour.
  
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• One of UK's largest free festivals set to return to York this summer

  15-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Top authors, broadcasters, journalists and politicians will be taking part in York’s Festival of Ideas 2025 - one of the UK’s largest free events.
  
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• On this day: production team in place for 2016 York Mystery Plays

  15-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  On this day in 2015, the York Press reported that the production team was in place for the 2016 York Mystery Plays.
  
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• North Yorkshire's Newby Hall to make RHS Chelsea Flower Show debut

  15-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Newby Hall is set to make its exhibiting debut at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2025.
  
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• Little Bird Made artisan market to return to Thirsk on Sunday

  15-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Little Bird Made artisan market will return to Thirsk on Sunday, May 18.
  
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• Historic North Yorkshire pub bought by major brewery

  15-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Regional brewery Thwaites has completed the purchase of The Buck Inn, in Malham.
  
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• Harrogate pyjama party raises hundreds for Saint Michael's Hospice

  15-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Five Harrogate nurseries have raised more than £900 for Saint Michael’s Hospice via a pyjama party.
  
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• Frédéric Jousset launches campaign to fund school museum trips

  15-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A campaign has been launched at the British Museum, by philanthropist Frédéric Jousset, to bring more than 100,000 children on school trips to museums across the country.
  
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• Drax Foundation helps schools cut 2,100 tonnes of CO₂ emissions

  15-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Investment from the Drax Foundation has helped 27 schools across the country to reduce their carbon emissions.
  
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• Butcher with decades of experience and more than 300 products up for award

  15-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A butchers which has grown from a team of two to fourteen and offers over 300 different products is up next in the Press Awards.
  
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• Barrier damaged in crash at Christmas to be replaced soon, council says

  15-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A damaged road barrier will be replaced in the coming months, York Council has said amid calls for repairs and to remove debris from a crash at Christmas.
  
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• Acomb to host returning Little Bird Made artisan market this Saturday

  15-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Little Bird Made artisan market is set to return to Acomb this weekend.
  
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• ‘Support is there’: York father speaks out after daughter diagnosed with brain tumour

  15-05-2025 05:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Strensall father Richard Moorcroft has spoken out about his then nine-year-old daughter, Sophia, was diagnosed a brain tumour.
  
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• 'It’s fantastic to see that hard work pay off' - talented teenager represents country

  15-05-2025 05:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A TALENTED teenage hockey player Alistair Broadwith, 14, who goes to Cundall Manor School near Easingwold recently represented England under 16s in his sport.
  
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• 'It’s been quite profound': new support for York dads of children with brain tumours

  15-05-2025 05:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A new partnership between OSCAR's and Menfulness will help provide vital mental health support to fathers of children diagnosed with a brain tumour in York.
  
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• 'Stunning' North Yorkshire beach among England's best wins 2025 Blue Flag Award

  15-05-2025 01:01 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Find out why Whitby beach in North Yorkshire has been awarded a Blue Flag Award for summer 2025 and crowned among England's best.
  
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• ITV soap icon retires from Emmerdale and Coronation Street roles after 27 years

  14-05-2025 19:35 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The soap legend will retire after 27 years and will leave at the end of the month.
  
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• Man dies after car plunges into sea from pier

  14-05-2025 18:46 via bbc.com
  
  A local man, 70, has died after being rescued from Scarborough's South Bay last week, police say.
  
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• Armed petrol station robber jailed for six years

  14-05-2025 17:59 via bbc.com
  
  Roy Holmes told garage staff in Knaresborough to lie on the floor while he stole cash and tobacco.
  
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