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• Scarborough and Whitby MP ‘deeply concerned’ about Government’s welfare cut proposals

  30-03-2025 07:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Scarborough and Whitby’s MP has said she is ‘deeply concerned’ by aspects of the Government’s proposed welfare cuts.
  
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• North Yorkshire mum calls for stricter driving rules at No10 after son's death

  03-04-2025 10:08 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The grieving mothers of young car crash victims have called on the government to tighten restrictions on new drivers because “it will save lives”.
  
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• Martin Lewis calls out 'complete urban myth' around NS&I Premium Bonds

  03-04-2025 09:56 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  National Savings and Investments (NS&I) Premium Bonds allow investors to buy bonds, with a minimum of £25, and have the chance of winning money in return
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother line-up ‘confirmed’ – from EastEnders icon to Corrie star

  03-04-2025 08:34 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Corrie's Jack P Shepherd, EastEnders' Patsy Palmer, Dance Moms star JoJo Siwa, are among the rumoured line-up for ITV Celebrity Big Brother 2025.
  
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• Two fires started deliberately in York playground

  03-04-2025 08:07 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  FIREFIGHTERS in York have twice been called into a city playground after two fires have been started deliberately.
  
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• New family quest treasure hunt launches in York - here's how to take part

  03-04-2025 07:46 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A new Romans Quest game for all the family launches in York - here is how to play
  
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• Forgotten York: remember the old railway halt on the edge of Rowntree's factory?

  03-04-2025 07:39 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Do you remember when the railway stopped at Rowntree's?
  
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• York theatre company to bring everyone's favourite musical to the stage

  03-04-2025 07:32 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  NE Theatre are bringing The Sound of Music to Joseph Rowntree Theatre, York
  
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• This OTHER York shop front 'looks tatty' and deserves a protest by Gordon

  03-04-2025 07:19 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Our letter writer says the York shop front of Bradley's in Low Petergate looks tatty and deserves a protest - what is your view?
  
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• 10 amazing things to see in York - when you simply LOOK UP!

  03-04-2025 07:16 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  There is a world of wonder awaiting - all we need to do is raise our eyes and look up - as these 10 photos show
  
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• Actor James Norton helps raise £18,000 for St Leonard’s Hospice

  03-04-2025 07:11 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Award-winning actor James Norton entertained an audience of 350 guests last weekend for a special fundraising evening in support of St Leonard’s Hospice.
  
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• Mayor says plan for half-hourly York-Scarborough train is moving forward

  03-04-2025 07:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Plans for a half-hourly train between York and Scarborough are ‘moving in the right direction’ and a plan to recruit more drivers is underway.
  
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• 'Get a grip York and attract people instead of alienating them'

  03-04-2025 06:32 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Our letter writer is against a “tourist tax” in York. What is your view?
  
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• 'The A64 dualling remains my priority unlike Labour MPs' - column

  03-04-2025 06:26 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  'The A64 dualling remains my priority unlike Labour MPs' - Kevin Hollinrake MP
  
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• York St John students collaborate on debut BBC Introducing vinyl

  03-04-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A vinyl record, featuring local artists and recorded at Abbey Road Studios, is set to launch.
  
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• York duo to open biggest venue yet - two years after rejecting Dragons' Den offer

  03-04-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Hole in Wand Wizard Golf Leeds in St John’s Centre will boast an indoor mini golf attraction and a Potions Cauldron apothecary with space for potion-making workshops and adult cocktail classes.
  
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• Warning as major York road to be hit by electric works until June

  03-04-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Works are set to get underway on a major York road next week.
  
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• Violent drug dealer jailed for having blade on streets of York

  03-04-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A violent York drug dealer was today jailed for 55 weeks for carrying a multi-tool through the city's streets.
  
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• Professor James Moir appointed Biorenewables Development Centre chair

  03-04-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The Biorenewables Development Centre has appointed Professor James Moir as its new chair.
  
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• On this day: York café presents signature 'Yorkshire Pounding' dish

  03-04-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  On this day in 2024, the York Press reported that café Snazzy Brew had unveiled its signature dish - the "Yorkshire Pounding."
  
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• Much-loved duck race saved by group of mums in East Yorkshire village

  03-04-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  A much-loved local tradition has been saved from the brink of cancellation by a group of mums.
  
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• Harrogate charity that supports homeless people receives £2,000 grant

  03-04-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Lifeline Harrogate has received a four-figure donation from the Banks Group.
  
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• Government confirms first wave of 300 school-based nurseries

  03-04-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of new nursery places will be available from September across Yorkshire and the Humber.
  
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• First Kirkbymoorside Music Festival to take place this August

  03-04-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The first Kirkbymoorside Music Festival is set to take place this August.
  
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• Eye care pair to climb Kilimanjaro for eye treatment research

  03-04-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Two friends from Yorkshire plan to trek Africa's highest mountain this summer.
  
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• Council chiefs pledge £430,000 to 'reimagine' York city centre

  03-04-2025 06:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  City of York Council has pledged £430,000 in investment to improve the city centre.
  
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• York talent named International Photographer of the Year

  03-04-2025 05:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  TALENTED York photographer Mark Pollitt has been named International Photographer of the Year 2024/25.
  
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• York is North Yorkshire’s burglary hotspot - and only three per cent lead to a charge

  03-04-2025 05:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  York was the burglary hotspot of North Yorkshire last year, new figures have revealed.
  
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• Top award for North Yorkshire author and campaigner

  03-04-2025 05:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Selby author Christina Gabbitas has been awarded the Youth Education Initiative of the Year award.
  
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• Two arrests after 'violent incident' outside McDonald's in York, say police

  02-04-2025 19:46 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  Two men have been arrested after a "violent incident" outside McDonald's in Blake Street, York, police said.
  
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