York Christmas Market 2026 dates revealed - here's all you need to know
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York Christmas Market 2026 dates revealed - here's all you need to know
• Traditional chalets, twinkling lights, and festive cheer will once again fill York city centre as the dates for this year’s Christmas market have been revealed.
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 | Ilkley Gazette · yesterday Plan to build 65 homes on green belt land recommended for approval despite objections• BRADFORD Council planning officers have recommended approval of a scheme to build up to 65 homes on green belt land in Menston despite more than 200 objections from residents. |
 | York Press · yesterday £2m plan to convert former York private school building into arts hub and cafe• A former York private school building could be transformed into a new arts hub, gallery and cafe under ambitious £2 million plans. |
 | York Press · yesterday 10 vehicles set alight in North Yorkshire woods - latest from police• Police are urging people who believe their car was damaged to come forward after ten vehicles were set on fire in a woodland area of Brotherton in North Yorkshire. |
 | Harrogate Advertiser (National World) · yesterday Former Middlesbrough FC prospect Archie Baptiste insists there is 'plenty more to come' following impressive Harrogate Town debut• Archie Baptiste insisted that there is “plenty more to come” from him following his impressive full debut for Harrogate Town. |
 | Harrogate Advertiser (National World) · Local news · yesterday Harrogate Lib Dem Town Councillors back call for independent review at Army Foundation College• Harrogate Town Council’s Lib Dem members have praised the “victims of reported abuse at Army Foundation College” for their bravery in speaking out and backed calls for an independent inquiry. |
 | Harrogate Advertiser (National World) · Local news · yesterday North Yorkshire Council faces fresh calls for school transport changes to be abandoned• North Yorkshire Council is facing fresh calls to abandon its controversial new home-to-school policy after it emerged that the authority was not following its own rules on how to assess eligibility. |
 | York Press · Local news · yesterday 'Gentle’ and ‘kind’ York man died day after being released from hospital, court told• “Gentle” and “kind” York man Roy Horsley died the day after he was released from hospital, an inquest has heard. |
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