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The Press newspaper in York, providing news coverage for York, and North and East Yorkshire. Email [email protected]

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What to do if you miss a copy of the newspaper you wanted 👇 yorkpress.co.uk/news/2627898…

What to do if you missed a copy of The Press you wanted

The Press is now offering readers a way to access past editions of the newspaper through its 'e-edition' function on its website.

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'Cinderella of roads' - anger as nine-year A66 upgrade starts at opposite end ift.tt/oODVIfL

'Cinderella of roads' - anger as nine-year A66 upgrade starts at opposite end

A66 upgrade approved: nine-year construction starts in Cumbria, with full route due by 2035. North Yorkshire leader Carl Les and Rishi Sunak criticise delays.

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Moped fire spreads to fence in York ift.tt/uSFtqaU

Moped fire spreads to fence in York

A moped has burst into flames resulting in a nearby fence being set alight in Hazel Court, York.

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Man wanted in connection with alleged assault may be in York ift.tt/iJIQqKG

Man wanted in connection with alleged assault may be in York

A man wanted in connection with an alleged assault may be in York or Selby, police said.

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East Coast pub reopens after £313,000 refurbishment as community hub ift.tt/IYekd7T

East Coast pub reopens after £313,000 refurbishment as community hub

The Seabirds pub in Bridlington has reopened after a £313,000 refurbishment, with a new menu, Sunday carvery, live music and Admiral Taverns backing.

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Leeds station to get three new entrances as government announces more funding ift.tt/wTOpCFn

Leeds station to get three new entrances as government announces more funding

Three new entrances and nearly 40 more ticket barriers will be built at Leeds railway station, the government said as it announced a further £200 million for the project.

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In pictures: York City supporters at Barnet match ift.tt/UV7pHx6

In pictures: York City supporters at Barnet match

Over 1,000 supporters made the midweek trip down to Barnet as York City continued to boast outstanding numbers on the road.

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York-based WorldHotels GB boss attacks Budget on lack of hospitality VAT relief ift.tt/l7bBI4S

York-based WorldHotels GB boss attacks Budget on lack of hospitality VAT relief

The boss of a York-based global hotel chain has hit out at today's budget.

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Compound planned near Drax for multi-billion pound Scotland-England power link ift.tt/IxdkBwD

Compound planned near Drax for multi-billion pound Scotland-England power link

Plans for a temporary Drax site supporting Scotland-England Green Link 2 (EGL2) have been submitted to North Yorkshire Council to aid renewable energy transfers.

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York Labour MP Rachael Maskell speaks out on John Healey's first budget ift.tt/k37jxDP

York Labour MP Rachael Maskell speaks out on John Healey's first budget

Rachael Maskell MP says:“Taxing banks' bumper profits to pay for energy bills relief for families is a common sense measure.I have long advocated for more progressive taxes on those who must pay what...

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‘Absolutely shocking’ handling of Freddie Gilroy statue plans slammed by councillors ift.tt/fxLvcuk

‘Absolutely shocking’ handling of Freddie Gilroy statue plans slammed by councillors

THE future of one of Scarborough’s most iconic landmarks is in doubt after councillors deferred a decision on taking responsibility for the statue of Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers.

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Empty North Yorkshire warehouse could become major new six-court padel centre ift.tt/5t7kcC4

Empty North Yorkshire warehouse could become major new six-court padel centre

Plans have been submitted to convert a Northallerton warehouse into a six-court padel centre with a café, fitness facilities and hot and cold therapy rooms.

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Top Yorkshire business group says employers still face 'significant challenges' ift.tt/GC6XuH1

Top Yorkshire business group says employers still face 'significant challenges'

West and North Yorkshire Chamber welcomes Budget support for small businesses, business rates and skills, but warns significant employer cost pressures remain.

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‘We are so pleased’ – York health watchdog service saved after government U-turn ift.tt/FdV5TYw

‘We are so pleased’ – York health watchdog service saved after government U-turn

Healthwatch York has been saved after the government dropped plans to axe the independent watchdog service.

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TGJones closure date confirmed as North Yorkshire town loses main Post Office ift.tt/8WRlST6

TGJones closure date confirmed as North Yorkshire town loses main Post Office

SCARBOROUGH’S TGJones is set to close permanently alongside the loss of the town’s main post office, the company has confirmed.

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DWP new State Pension to rise almost £500 to more than £13,000 a year ift.tt/b25aFqI

DWP new State Pension to rise almost £500 to more than £13,000 a year

The State Pension is expected to rise by 3.9 next April, taking the full new payment to around £250.70 a week and more than £13,000 a year.

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Suspected drink-driver charged after fleeing from police near North Yorkshire town ift.tt/poiAlXh

Suspected drink-driver charged after fleeing from police near North Yorkshire town

A suspected drink-driver has been charged after failing to stop for police near Malton last night.

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York Liberal Democrats repeat warnings of council tax hike in budget reaction ift.tt/jJDlfrg
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City of York Conservatives slam 'the bottling budget' ift.tt/GxlsMOh

City of York Conservatives slam 'the bottling budget'

York Conservatives slam Chancellor John Healey’s “bottling budget”, while welcoming £100 energy support, business rates changes and regional funding.

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Budget 2026 - what John Healey has promised pensioners and what it means for you ift.tt/5n1vtSW

Budget 2026 - what John Healey has promised pensioners and what it means for you

The State Pension rise is part of a wider pledge from the Government to improve support for older people

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Martin Lewis reacts as John Healey announces new State Pension tax allowance ift.tt/UF0HZmY

Martin Lewis reacts as John Healey announces new State Pension tax allowance

Chancellor John Healey announced a new pension tax allowance so pensioners will not pay Income Tax during this Parliament.

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