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Heavenly Desserts - opens on June 12 in Blake Street in York

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First look inside late-night dessert cafe about to open in York

York artist Carol Douglas, left, with According To McGee co-director Ails McGee

York artist Carol Douglas, left, with According To McGee co-director Ails McGee

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Home is where the art is: York artist Carol Douglas shares her painting secrets

People enjoying the great weather in York today Photos: Maxine Gordon

People enjoying the great weather in York today Photos: Maxine Gordon

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Wish you were here? York goes continental as crowds enjoy outdoor cafes

Four women from Northampton enjoy a four-day hen break in York, l-r Luci Mullings, bride-to-be Alice Eason, Grace Bremmler and Holly Puddephatt Photo: Maxine Gordon

Four women from Northampton enjoy a four-day hen break in York, l-r Luci Mullings, bride-to-be Alice Eason, Grace Bremmler and Holly Puddephatt Photo: Maxine Gordon

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"York is so welcoming - we'll be back!" - Hen party give their verdict on York

Beth Clark - our trader of the week

Beth Clark - our trader of the week

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"I had a baby and launched my own business in lockdown!"

The planned roof top bar at Malmaison in York and examples of food and drink at its roof top tapas bar Sora. Delays mean the hotel's opening is to be delayed by several weeks

The planned roof top bar at Malmaison in York and examples of food and drink at its roof top tapas bar Sora. Delays mean the hotel's opening is to be delayed by several weeks

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Malmaison York will NOT open this month - "project running behind schedule"

Nicola Frear of Lottie Roberts Flowers - trader of the week Photos by Nikki Pix Photography

Nicola Frear of Lottie Roberts Flowers - trader of the week Photos by Nikki Pix Photography

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"You shall have flowers!"! York florist has bloomin' marvellous lockdown idea

Josh Sharp of Motive Control

Josh Sharp of Motive Control

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York teenager sets up own security business following spate of break-ins

Annette Harker, owner of Flick and Alfreds in Fossgate

Annette Harker, owner of Flick and Alfreds in Fossgate

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'Third lockdown saved my life' - York trader relaunches cafe after surgery

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Rock opera classic heading for summer nights in York park

Classic Neapolitan pizza

Classic Neapolitan pizza

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York pizza shop serves up taste of Naples - and has certificate to prove it!

Tom Cruise was spotted walking to the film set at Levisham Station Picture: Sharon Marwood

Tom Cruise was spotted walking to the film set at Levisham Station Picture: Sharon Marwood

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Tom Cruise flies in to film latest Mission Impossible

Maxine getting her lockdown hair tamed this week

Maxine getting her lockdown hair tamed this week

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"Why my post-lockdown hairdo left me almost in tears"

What to you can eat and drink at Sora, the roof top bar at Malmaison in York

What to you can eat and drink at Sora, the roof top bar at Malmaison in York

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PHOTOS: Malmaison York opening date - and what's in store at its unique sky bar

Hairdressing heroes - Emma Rawson, right, who is Maxine Gordon's hairdresser

Hairdressing heroes - Emma Rawson, right, who is Maxine Gordon's hairdresser

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York's favourite hairdresser - show us what they can do to your lockdown hair!

M&S stores in York

M&S stores in York

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M&S reveals changes at its York stores ahead of reopening on Monday

Eating and drinking in York - some places to visit from Monday when lockdown restrictions ease

Eating and drinking in York - some places to visit from Monday when lockdown restrictions ease

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5 great places to eat and drink outdoors in York from Monday

York Gin which has revealed plans to open a new shop at York Railway Station

York Gin which has revealed plans to open a new shop at York Railway Station

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York Gin reveals plans to open new shop at York Railway Station

Mountaineers Nims Purja, left, and Steve Davis, a York property developer, are preparing to climb Mount Everest.

Mountaineers Nims Purja, left, and Steve Davis, a York property developer, are preparing to climb Mount Everest.

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Steve Davis in record bid to be quickest UK mountaineer to scale 2 highest peaks

Firefighters put out a car fire started by hot ashes in a nearby wheelie bin

Firefighters put out a car fire started by hot ashes in a nearby wheelie bin

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Hot ashes set fire to car

Adrian Hogarth, in the showroom of SPC Cars, with a client Picture: Olivia Brabbs

Adrian Hogarth, in the showroom of SPC Cars, with a client Picture: Olivia Brabbs

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Car supplier to the rich and famous shifts gear towards consumer market

Rustique in Lendal, York, which is closing, and its proposed new look - Nola

Rustique in Lendal, York, which is closing, and its proposed new look - Nola

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Popular York restaurant to close - but will reopen with new name, look and menu

Nikki Nelson, of Cakes d'Licious, with her mum and dad Photo: Joanne B Photography

Nikki Nelson, of Cakes d'Licious, with her mum and dad Photo: Joanne B Photography

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York vintage tea room owner selling takeaway afternoon teas for Mother's Day

Some of Britain's favourite take-out brands

Some of Britain's favourite take-out brands

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REVEALED: Britain's best takeaway - the winner may surprise you!

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Weekly Covid rate in York drops slightly

Valentine's gonks with Chelle Holmes, inset

Valentine's gonks with Chelle Holmes, inset

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"Sweet on you"- York mum gives Terry's Chocolate Oranges a Valentine's makeover

Kawa House - York's newest cafe

Kawa House - York's newest cafe

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York couple beat Covid downturn to open SECOND coffee shop in city

Worrying times: Story Craft Theatre’s Janet Bruce, left, and Cassie Vallance to present four half-term Crafty Tales sessions built around The Worrysaurus

Worrying times: Story Craft Theatre’s Janet Bruce, left, and Cassie Vallance to present four half-term Crafty Tales sessions built around The Worrysaurus

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Bored? Here are things to do in and around York and at home for half term

Day Of The Dinosaurs, oil painting, by Lincoln Lightfoot

Day Of The Dinosaurs, oil painting, by Lincoln Lightfoot

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The day the dinosaurs struck York Minster! - York artist reveals surreal works

Grays Court, York

Grays Court, York

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Award-winning hotel near York Minster reveals expansion plans

A deserted Coney Street during lockdown - leaders are calling for immediate Government help for the hospitality and retail sectors battling to survive the pandemic.

A deserted Coney Street during lockdown - leaders are calling for immediate Government help for the hospitality and retail sectors battling to survive the pandemic.

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10,000 York jobs and 100s of businesses at immediate risk, Chancellor warned

Colourful food and drink from Doe

Colourful food and drink from Doe

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"Business is booming!" - York doughnut shop re-opens and launches new bakery

Shiitakeya in Walmgate - the owners are applying for a drinks licence
Photo from Shiitakeya's Facebook page

Shiitakeya in Walmgate - the owners are applying for a drinks licence
Photo from Shiitakeya's Facebook page

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Japanese take-away in York applies for alcohol licence

James and Catriona Glazzard, Asgard owners who have secured an alcohol licence to sell mead from their Viking gift shop in York

James and Catriona Glazzard, Asgard owners who have secured an alcohol licence to sell mead from their Viking gift shop in York

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"It's the new gin!" - York Viking store to sell designer mead after lockdown

York Open Studios which will now take place in July

York Open Studios which will now take place in July

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York Open Studios announce new dates for 2021 events because of pandemic

Joe and Sadie's lockdown businesses

Joe and Sadie's lockdown businesses

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"We opened 3 businesses in lockdown" - York couple share success story

Artists prepare for York Open Studios 2021

Artists prepare for York Open Studios 2021

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"Our doors are open again!" - York Open Studios prepare for bumper 20th year

NIck Julius and some of his dishes at 31 Castlegate, York

NIck Julius and some of his dishes at 31 Castlegate, York

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"It's just me" - York chef on solo mission to keep business going in lockdown

Tasty take-out food and drink available in York during the third national lockdown

Tasty take-out food and drink available in York during the third national lockdown

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7 great places to get take-out in York during lockdown - tell us your favourites

SPARK: York which will open as a walk-through market later this week

SPARK: York which will open as a walk-through market later this week

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SPARK:York reveals how it will reopen this week under tier 3 restrictions

Nut and Noggin founder Rachel Clark with product fan, the actress Lily James, inset

Nut and Noggin founder Rachel Clark with product fan, the actress Lily James, inset

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Lily James is celeb fan of award-winning York vegan and plastic-free shampoo

Susie Brown at her new shop in York, Fully Woven

Susie Brown at her new shop in York, Fully Woven

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New interiors shop opens near Bishy Road - as owner marks 25 years in business

Thousands join Christmas campaign to ‘give someone a bell’

Thousands join Christmas campaign to ‘give someone a bell’

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Thousands join Christmas campaign to ‘give someone a bell’

Wallpaper dress at Barley Hall by Antonia Houston and Leanne Pollard

Wallpaper dress at Barley Hall by Antonia Houston and Leanne Pollard

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"You made this dress out of WHAT?!" Amazing truth behind gown on show in York

Recorder ensemble Palisander played at the York Early Music Christmas Festival

Recorder ensemble Palisander played at the York Early Music Christmas Festival

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Two musical Christmas festivals for York this year

The scene of the collision Picture: Tony Walker

The scene of the collision Picture: Tony Walker

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Emergency services dealing with serious crash

Chelle Holmes and her gonk made from Terry's Chocolate Orange

Chelle Holmes and her gonk made from Terry's Chocolate Orange

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York mum sparks global craze with Terry's Chocolate Orange 'gonks'

Craig Humble outside Art of Protest in Walmgate, York

Craig Humble outside Art of Protest in Walmgate, York

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Indie businesses in York "ready and raring to go"

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Further Covid deaths recorded at York trust hospitals

Montage of York pubs we have missed in lockdown by RotaCloud staff

Montage of York pubs we have missed in lockdown by RotaCloud staff

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York firm create collage to city's 'lockdown pubs' - spot your favourite?

Two York independent shops in the running to be crowned High Street Shop of 2020

Two York independent shops in the running to be crowned High Street Shop of 2020

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Two York independent shops in the running to be crowned High Street Shop of 2020

Jan Dyl's cafe in York

Jan Dyl's cafe in York

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Cafe bar opens up again on York riverside for lockdown take-out

Nancy Kotecha who is selling street food from a van in her driveway in Fulford

Nancy Kotecha who is selling street food from a van in her driveway in Fulford

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"I've launched a street food takeaway service from my York driveway"

Gerard Hobson York printmaker

Gerard Hobson York printmaker

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York's newest shop opens for just one day - then closes because of lockdown 2