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York takeaway defaced with horrendous 'go home' abuse - but community response is brilliant
The York takeaway had St George's flags painted across its windows and doors

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Energy Price Cap rise is double the predicted hike despite wholesale rate drop
The energy price cap will rise by 2% from October 1 in England, Scotland and Wales, sparking fears that families and older people may struggle this winter
Urgent warning as Mounjaro price hike sees spike in fake weight-loss pens
Mounjaro price hikes have seen users across the UK scrambling to stock up before the price change, with a rise in fake weight loss jab pens for sale
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Boots customers could lose all Advantage Card points by ignoring this one rule
Boots customers are being warned about a 12-month expiry rule that could see them lose all their Advantage Card points.
How to save on energy bills ahead of October Energy Price Cap changes
Martin Lewis says customers can save around 15% by switching and fixing, and has shared his advice on finding the best deals for gas and electricity bills.
'Toilet saga’: Councillors approve demolition of Filey’s public seafront facilities
Councillors have approved the demolition of a seaside public toilet in Filey’s conservation area despite a ‘lack of information’ on plans for a replacement.
PICTURES: Historic village show calls for more volunteers after successful year
One of the country’s most historic shows was held in York with thousands flocking to take in the atmosphere.
On this day: Missing North Yorkshire boy, 14, found after police appeal
One year ago today, a then-14-year-old boy missing from his North Yorkshire home was found safe and well.
Nearly 200 new homes approved - despite town taking 'absolute hammering'
Plans have been approved for 195 homes in Boroughbridge — despite the local councillor saying the North Yorkshire town had taken an “absolute hammering” from new housing in recent years.
People could be 'removed' from York city centre after hundreds of incidents
People could be removed from York city centre for antisocial behaviour including nuisance street drinking, begging and loitering under council plans for public spaces protection orders following hundreds of incidents this year.
Barrels of fun: York bistro to hold two-day beer festival
A YORK bistro is gearing up to stage its first two-day beer festival, promising barrels of fun and entertainment.
Yorkshire Museum launches Adopt an Object fundraising scheme
The Yorkshire Museum has introduced a new fundraising initiative called Adopt an Object
York man praised by footballing legend after huge weight loss
A York man who has lost just under nine stone in weight has received praise from a footballing legend.
North Yorkshire museum offers special deal to lock in 2025 prices
Eden Camp in North Yorkshire is offering a special deal for group bookings.
'They're desperate for it to open' - new York community centre takes step forward
The roof is now going on Charlie Malarkey's New Earswick Boxing (KO) for Kindness.
'I think this is a sign of things to come' - couple propose outside York business
James King, who grew up in East Yorkshire, proposed to Texas-born Heather Bittlestone in front of the Bradley’s Jewellers in Low Petergate.
'I was blown away' - competition returns as part of major York event
York City Foundation will be returning to the York Food and Drink Festival with this years offer: the Great York Family Smoothie Competition.
Ukrainian refugee family died in head-on crash with bus leaving teen orphaned
Three members of a Ukrainian refugee family died in a crash between two cars and a double-decker bus, an inquest heard.
Major road in North Yorkshire closed after crash
The A19 is closed near Walden Stubbs outside Selby after a crash.
Major wildfire spreads and intensifies leading to road closures and evacuation
A major fire which started over two weeks ago has spread and intensified leading to road closures and the evacuation of holiday makers.