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Voting slips are inside copies of The York Press until December 7 and we will be feature stories on the finalists each day

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Readers of The Press nominate the 10 best coffee shops in York

Cadbury has already revealed the axing of its Festive Friends Chocolate Biscuits and Dairy Milk Mousse Snowman chocolates in the lead up to Christmas 2024.

Cadbury has already revealed the axing of its Festive Friends Chocolate Biscuits and Dairy Milk Mousse Snowman chocolates in the lead up to Christmas 2024.

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Cadbury discontinues Dairy Milk chocolate bar fans described as '10/10'

Litter in Shambles, York. Photo supplied

Litter in Shambles, York. Photo supplied

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Litter in Shambles, York: 'Visitors should respect our city and take litter home'

Have you visited Yolk Farm? It's officially among the UK's top farm shops

Have you visited Yolk Farm? It's officially among the UK's top farm shops

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North Yorkshire farm shop praised for 'delicious' eggs revealed among UK's best

Will Standeven and Stephen Wombwell with Christmas trees from Newburgh

Will Standeven and Stephen Wombwell with Christmas trees from Newburgh

York Christmas tree grower heading for another record year

Crowds at this year's Advent Fair

Crowds at this year's Advent Fair

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Record breaking numbers turn out for York school craft fair - despite storm Bert!

The market is in York for one day only! (Left inset: York Studio Glass; right inset: Forever Giving's Minster card)

The market is in York for one day only! (Left inset: York Studio Glass; right inset: Forever Giving's Minster card)

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Christmas craft market comes to York for one day only

Planning on heading to any of these Christmas markets across North Yorkshire in December?

Planning on heading to any of these Christmas markets across North Yorkshire in December?

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'Tis the season - 5 of North Yorkshire's best Christmas markets to visit for 2024

Bradley's Jewellers York's Arts and Crafts-inspired collection was showcased at a private viewing this week at York Art Gallery, where an exhibition on Morris & Co's works is being held until February next year. Pictured is owner Kay Bradley

Bradley's Jewellers York's Arts and Crafts-inspired collection was showcased at a private viewing this week at York Art Gallery, where an exhibition on Morris & Co's works is being held until February next year. Pictured is owner Kay Bradley

York jewellers' wares showcased alongside Morris & Co pieces

Goathland, better known to fans of the ITV drama Heartbeat as the fictional village of Aidensfield, is celebrating the success of the first six months of its farmers' market

Goathland, better known to fans of the ITV drama Heartbeat as the fictional village of Aidensfield, is celebrating the success of the first six months of its farmers' market

Moorland village celebrates six months of farmers' market success

Are you going to the panto in York this Christmas?

Are you going to the panto in York this Christmas?

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Can you feel the festive magic? Locals' favourite things about York at Christmas

Cupcakes, ready to be handed out ahead of the launch!

Cupcakes, ready to be handed out ahead of the launch!

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PICTURES: Queues and cupcakes outside York’s newest shop on opening day

The Shambles has 53,800 hashtags on Instagram, according to Leeds Locksmiths. This places it ninth among UK cities on the social media platform

The Shambles has 53,800 hashtags on Instagram, according to Leeds Locksmiths. This places it ninth among UK cities on the social media platform

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The Shambles named in list of UK's most Instagrammable streets

The queue outside the new Lush in Coney Street )

The queue outside the new Lush in Coney Street )

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VIDEO: First look as new store opens in York

York has placed first among UK cities in a Premier Inn study that used 'eye-tracking software' to monitor how long study participants looked at photos of cities in winter

York has placed first among UK cities in a Premier Inn study that used 'eye-tracking software' to monitor how long study participants looked at photos of cities in winter

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York comes out on top in 'eye-tracking software' ranking of UK cities

Parvin Indian has been named The Press Best Curry House

Parvin Indian has been named The Press Best Curry House

York Best Curry House

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Local curry house 'absolutely thrilled' to be crowned the best in York

Coney Street in York

Coney Street in York

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'More should be done to protect popular buildings in York', says motion

Gordon Buchanan will come to York's Grand Opera House as part of his 'Lions and Tigers and Bears' tour. He will be recounting his experiences with some of the most thrilling creatures in the animal kingdom

Gordon Buchanan will come to York's Grand Opera House as part of his 'Lions and Tigers and Bears' tour. He will be recounting his experiences with some of the most thrilling creatures in the animal kingdom

Gordon Buchanan to bring 'Lions and Tigers and Bears' tour to York

The nutcracker, which was found in the city centre early on Thursday morning

The nutcracker, which was found in the city centre early on Thursday morning

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York Nutcracker figure 'left shaken' after being moved and dumped in city centre

The Whitby Krampus Run

The Whitby Krampus Run

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Demons to take over coastal North Yorkshire town for Christmas

The event begins on November 22

The event begins on November 22

York shopping centre announces 11 day long event for Black Friday

The Christmas Cheer Receptions will be hosted in York's Assembly Rooms. Choir performances will take place and festive food will be on offer. 400 spaces for those aged 65 or over are available to be applied for via paper or electronic forms

The Christmas Cheer Receptions will be hosted in York's Assembly Rooms. Choir performances will take place and festive food will be on offer. 400 spaces for those aged 65 or over are available to be applied for via paper or electronic forms

Choir performances and food at this year's Christmas Cheer Receptions

This is what customers said about their recent visits to Bettys Café Tea Rooms and Vivido Bar & Restaurant

This is what customers said about their recent visits to Bettys Café Tea Rooms and Vivido Bar & Restaurant

2 North Yorkshire restaurants officially among UK's top 100 for 2024 - see where

English Teacher performing at Live at Leeds in the City.Photo by Jacob Flannery

English Teacher performing at Live at Leeds in the City.Photo by Jacob Flannery

'Music festival I look forward to each year - we should have it in York!'

The selected contents of Bell Hall, in Naburn, sold for a total of £120,140 at a recent auction. The lots included a 19th century portrait of a young girl (pictured), which fetched £1,400

The selected contents of Bell Hall, in Naburn, sold for a total of £120,140 at a recent auction. The lots included a 19th century portrait of a young girl (pictured), which fetched £1,400

Delftware and ornithological sculptures among Bell Hall auction lots

Lush's new site in Coney Street

Lush's new site in Coney Street

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Popular York city centre shop to close from today

Upstairs in Motto Sushi

Upstairs in Motto Sushi

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FIRST LOOK: New restaurant opens in York city centre

Now you know where to head to for the best Sunday roast in the county

Now you know where to head to for the best Sunday roast in the county

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'Down-to-earth deliciousness' - North Yorkshire pub wins best Sunday roast in UK

Sustainability Consultant Suhail Ahmed

Sustainability Consultant Suhail Ahmed

You're Invited: The week-long York Business Festival begins

The Red Lion, Merchantgate

The Red Lion, Merchantgate

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One of York's oldest pubs is up for sale

Bosses of Aldi, Amazon UK, Boots, Lidl, JD Sports, Primark, Morrisons and Greggs also issued the warning

Bosses of Aldi, Amazon UK, Boots, Lidl, JD Sports, Primark, Morrisons and Greggs also issued the warning

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Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's warn of higher prices and 'inevitable' job losses

The cost of butter has risen across Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi and Lidl amid supply shortages

The cost of butter has risen across Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi and Lidl amid supply shortages

Warning to supermarket shoppers as the price of butter soars across the UK

Shopmobility vehicles ready for use

Shopmobility vehicles ready for use

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Extra help for disabled people for York Christmas Market starts today

Tales from the Trail at Kirkgate York Castle Museum

Tales from the Trail at Kirkgate York Castle Museum

Cultural attractions

Top York attraction launches immersive Christmas experience

Are beauty advent calendars worth the money? We tried and tested six from the high street - this is what we thought

Are beauty advent calendars worth the money? We tried and tested six from the high street - this is what we thought

From Lush to L'Occitane, our favourite beauty advent calendars for 2024

York Christmas Market (left to right) top: applauding crowds, buskers Hyde Family Jam; bottom, a busy chalet and three happy families

York Christmas Market (left to right) top: applauding crowds, buskers Hyde Family Jam; bottom, a busy chalet and three happy families

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Thousands of people fill the streets for first weekend of York Christmas Market

Are any of these 'hidden gem' pubs in York on your doorstep?

Are any of these 'hidden gem' pubs in York on your doorstep?

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9 of York's best 'hidden gem' pubs according to locals - have you found any?

'Fabulously festive and magical': Winter Wonderland launches in York

The queue at Crumbles

The queue at Crumbles

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'Good hearty food' and delicious treats on offer at York Christmas Market

The Life After Loss Exhibition will launch at St Catherine’s Church, Barmby Moor, on Saturday, November 23. A number of workshops are also to take place, including a pottery session at Fangfoss Pottery with Lyn and Gerry Grant

The Life After Loss Exhibition will launch at St Catherine’s Church, Barmby Moor, on Saturday, November 23. A number of workshops are also to take place, including a pottery session at Fangfoss Pottery with Lyn and Gerry Grant

Exhibition and workshops to explore how creativity can help with loss

There are a few ways people can make their garden more private

There are a few ways people can make their garden more private

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Experts reveal 5 ways that can help make your garden more private

If you don’t identify and deal with mould problems quickly, you could be risking serious damage to your home and potential health problems

If you don’t identify and deal with mould problems quickly, you could be risking serious damage to your home and potential health problems

Homes and interiors

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Why mould is forming in your home this winter and how to stop it

The 12 best Christmas markets in the UK have been revealed by The Independent - see which ones made the list.

The 12 best Christmas markets in the UK have been revealed by The Independent - see which ones made the list.

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Top-rated hotels within walking distance of the UK's best Christmas markets

York Christmas Market at night by Kieran Delaney

York Christmas Market at night by Kieran Delaney

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Blue badge holders WILL have access to city centre during Christmas Market

York Christmas Market 2024 opens - photo shows the traditional Christmas tree in St Helen's Square. Photos by Kieran Delaney

York Christmas Market 2024 opens - photo shows the traditional Christmas tree in St Helen's Square. Photos by Kieran Delaney

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'Just magical!' - first photos of York Christmas Market and lights at night

Santa will be appearing at the Great Yorkshire Showground

Santa will be appearing at the Great Yorkshire Showground

Christmas events at Great Yorkshire Showground

Gregg Bray, Stone Roses Bar owner

Gregg Bray, Stone Roses Bar owner

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York bar that's 'probably the best in the country' wins two national awards

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New store coming to Monks Cross Retail Park

Shoppers can now visit York Christmas Market 2024

Shoppers can now visit York Christmas Market 2024

Christmas Markets

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York Christmas Market 2024 is open for business

Santa Airlines at Yorkshire Air Museum

Santa Airlines at Yorkshire Air Museum

Cultural attractions

Santa's grotto held on board wartime aircraft at top York attraction

Bar Convent Heritage Centre is set to host a festive art exhibition inspired by the theme of 'Gifts of Christmas'

Bar Convent Heritage Centre is set to host a festive art exhibition inspired by the theme of 'Gifts of Christmas'

Cultural attractions

Bar Convent Heritage Centre to host 'Gifts of Christmas' exhibition

York Museum Gardens has won a high-level award in the Yorkshire in Bloom awards

York Museum Gardens has won a high-level award in the Yorkshire in Bloom awards

York Museum Gardens

York Museum Gardens recognised with Yorkshire in Bloom Platinum award

Jo, with his two youngest - Gabriel and Tom

Jo, with his two youngest - Gabriel and Tom

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'We want to be a toy shop for the city' - new owners of York business reveal plans

Matthew and Marianne of The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring

Matthew and Marianne of The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring

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'Bizarre and wonderful' attraction coming to York city centre