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York city centre fashion store tells customers 'it's been a blast' as it closes down
It was based in Lendal for two years

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Exactly how hot it will get in each part of Yorkshire this weekend
Temperatures will be approaching 30C this weekend


Grim Victorian disease hits 'alarming' record high in Yorkshire as map shows UK hotspots
The disease, which causes rashes and ulcers, isn't the only sexually transmitted infection on the rise

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Children entitled to free school meals mapped as government expands scheme
The Government has announced plans to expand free school meals to more pupils in England, adding it would make 500,000 additional children eligible

Funky special edition Aygo X offers ‘concert-style sound’
TOYOTA has introduced a funky special edition of its popular Aygo X – with a premium sound system as its USP.
Emergency repair works on major bridge
The M62 Ouse Bridge in East Yorkshire has two lanes closed due to emergency repairs.
Attack on York bridge - man injured
A man has been injured following an attack on Ouse Bridge in York.
Openreach broadband network upgrade underway in York area
Openreach is upgrading broadband infrastructure in Acomb in York and Stamford Bridge.
Major road into town near York set to close for up to six weeks
A main road into an East Yorkshire town is set to close for six weeks in the summer.
Retirement cottages could be built next to 45 apartment development in York village
Churchill Living wants to build eight cottages next door to a 45-unit development next door.
Pocklington's Anglo-Saxon gold panel to be displayed in 'iconic' case
An Anglo-Saxon gold artifact known as the Pocela Panel, discovered near Pocklington, will soon be showcased in a historic case once famous for housing the Ashes urn.
First Bus in York spearheading £20m investment in ticket machines
First Bus in York is leading a £20 million investment in advanced ticketing technology, equipping its 86 electric buses with new smart ticket machines from Ticketer.
Restoration work set to begin on one of York's historic landmarks
Restoration work is set to begin on one of York's historic landmarks.
Course inspires next generation of young entrepreneurs in York
A business course is helping to inspire the next generation of young entrepreneurs.
Great Yorkshire Show 2025 to host Fittest Farmer contest
Being fit to farm will be a major focus at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show.
North Yorkshire libraries call for volunteers to join reading challenge
Young people aged 13 to 24 in North Yorkshire are being encouraged to volunteer for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge
Thousands of cyclists head to York for three-day family festival and rally
Cyclists and their families from across the country are heading to Knavesmire this weekend to celebrate all things pedal-powered. The three-day York Cycle Festival starts on Friday..
'Disgraceful' - trader hits out at late York Christmas Market decision
An angry trader has criticised organisers of York's Christmas Market for not including him after years of loyalty. Safety concerns have led to fewer chalets being made available this year as thousands of people descend on York annually for the six-week festive fair.
'Last year's event sold out' - festival at popular family attraction
William’s Den in East Yorkshire is set to host hosts Taylor Swift and Harry Styles tribute acts as part of Den Fest.
'This has made a huge difference' - boost for York community cafe
Door 84 community cafe in York is set to benefit from a Footsteps for Food fundraiser completed by one of their own.