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• Northern Lights to be visible across the UK this week - see where and when

  15-04-2025 17:29 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Northern Lights are set to be visible in parts of the UK on Tuesday and Wednesday (April 15 and 16), according to the Met Office.
  
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• 'I lowered the tone of the street, a blow from which it has never recovered!'

  17-05-2025 07:22 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Our letter writer says he lowered the tone when he moved into his street in Acomb, York - thoughts sparked by an old photo sent to The Press...
  
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• North Yorkshire charity celebrating 30 years

  17-05-2025 07:05 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A NORTH Yorkshire charity is celebrating 30 years by launching a new fundraising campaign.
  
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• Five new books to escape into this month

  17-05-2025 07:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Whether you want to return to the world of Jane Austen, follow two souls over a millennium in a Young Adult fantasy, or travel the world to explore nature, this month’s book recommendations have something for everyone.
  
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• Business owner teams up with breast cancer charity to give patients a 'little lift'

  17-05-2025 07:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A business owner has teamed up with a breast cancer charity to help give patients a “Little Lift”
  
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• Country weekend walk: a short but delightful walk - with excellent cafe!

  17-05-2025 06:54 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Get out this weekend for this lovely short and delightful walk- with excellent cafe!
  
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• Band 'captivate' York audience at sold-out show at popular city venue

  17-05-2025 06:47 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Our reviewer gives his verdict on the sold-out gig of Man/Woman/Chainsaw at The Crescent, York
  
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• 'This is not just a gig': live music night showcases York's rising musicians

  17-05-2025 06:10 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Organisers want young people in the crowd to think ‘I want to be in a band like that' ahead of fast-selling live music night.
  
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• Young composers' trio sonata movements win in NCEM competition

  17-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The final of the 18th National Centre for Early Music Young Composers Award took place on Thursday, May 15, with two talented young composers winning in their categories.
  
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• Yorktoberfest 2025: Everything you need to know as tickets go on sale

  17-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Yorktoberfest will return in October 2025.
  
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• Why isn’t Britain’s Got Talent on TV tonight? ITV announces schedule change

  17-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Find out why Britain's Got Talent (BGT) isn't on TV tonight (May 17) due to a schedule change on Saturday.
  
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• Used uniform donation points set up at Outwood family of schools

  17-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Donation points have been set up at every school in the Outwood family.
  
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• This week's planning application decisions by City of York Council

  17-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A number of planning application decisions were made by City of York Council in the week beginning Monday, May 12.
  
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• 'This food was worthy of a last supper: a perfect 10' - best York restaurant?

  17-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Skosh in Micklegate is rated as one of the best places to eat in York - we scored a table one Friday night. Here is our review...
  
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• Plants, expert talks, and music at Scampston Walled Garden plant fair

  17-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A plant fair is set to return to Scampston Walled Garden.
  
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• Plans for 'garden village' with more than 3,000 new homes near York moving forward

  17-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A developer has confirmed it is working on the creation of a village on the outskirts of York which will contain thousands of properties.
  
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• Paedophile could spend longer in jail as Attorney General asked to intervene

  17-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A paedophile could face longer in prison after a member of the public asked the Attorney General to intervene.
  
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• On this day: strongman and strongwoman competitions in York

  17-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  On this day in 2024, the York Press reported that the strongest men and women in the country and Britain were set to compete in York.
  
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• New multi-use play equipment installed on Scarcroft Green

  17-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Multi-use play equipment has been installed on Scarcroft Green in York.
  
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• Meet the North Yorkshire couple who have fostered ten children

  17-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A foster couple, in North Yorkshire, has welcomed 10 children into their home, and is encouraging others to consider fostering.
  
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• Malton Food Lovers Festival to return this May bank holiday weekend

  17-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Malton's Food Lovers Festival will take place over the May bank holiday weekend (May 24 to 26).
  
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• How well do you know Eurovision? Take this quiz to see find out what you score

  17-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Think you know the Eurovision Song Contest? Take this quiz to test your knowledge.
  
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• How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to see how well you can score

  17-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to see how many correct answers you can get.
  
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• Here are some of York's 'hidden and quirky' beer gardens to enjoy in the sunshine

  17-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  From Guy Fawkes Inn on High Petergate to The Exhibition on Bootham, here are some of York's 'hidden and quirky' beer gardens according to locals.
  
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• Have you had your say? Press Farm Shop, Deli or Butchers contest is almost over...

  17-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Readers have one last chance to vote in the York Press Best Farm Shop, Deli or Butchers Shop contest.
  
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• Giant revolving globe artwork to be displayed in Harrogate church

  17-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A giant globe artwork, by UK artist Luke Jerram, is to be displayed in Harrogate.
  
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• Free rides on heritage railway to celebrate 10th anniversary

  17-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Yorkshire Wolds Railway is celebrating its 10th anniversary by offering a day of free travel.
  
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• Expert shares the 65p hack that will stop your bins from smelling this summer

  17-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A waste expert has shared a 65p hack that can help you stop your bins from smelling this summer.
  
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• Elmbank Hotel among Cairn Hotel Group green-certified venues

  17-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A UK hospitality group, whose hotels include Elmbank Hotel in York, has been recognised for its sustainability efforts by Green Tourism.
  
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• BBC Gladiators winner becomes new ambassador for Kinship

  17-05-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  BBC Gladiators winner Joe Fishburn has become an ambassador for the charity Kinship.
  
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