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Pensioner rescued after car crashes into hedge
FIREFIGHTERS rescued a 77-year-old man whose Toyota Taris crashed into a hedge on the A170 at Sinnington, between Pickering and Kirkbymoorside, this afternoon. North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said the driver was stuck in the vehicle until
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Police helicopter deployed before missing York OAP found safe and well
A POLICE helicopter was deployed over York tonight as part of a search for a missing elderly man. Officers also searched the building site in Walmgate where The Press used to be situated before the 78-year-old man was found elsewhere at just after
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When cars cluttered the city
CAR PARK full proclaims the two notices on York's Exhibition Square, despite just 16 vehicles sitting in the bays. Look closer and it seems the attendant has tied the signs to a couple of the cars before taking a well earned rest by leaning on an MG
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9 news snippets you may have missed
A CHILDREN’S hospice is urging people to support its annual Light up a Life Appeal. Martin House Hospice’s appeal is dedicated to remembering and celebrating the lives of lost loved ones. In return for a donation to the hospice, people can
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Hearing specialist's Transatlantic mission
OLWYN Morris is heading to Peru to help set up a clinic for people with hearing difficulties. The audiologist speaks to health reporter Kate Liptrot about her plans to help transform people's lives. THE New Year will bring strikingly different
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Warning over mis-use of antibiotics
MEDICAL practitioners have asked people to take responsibility for not overusing antibiotics. NHS East Riding of Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Hull CCG is encouraging members of the public and healthcare professionals to
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Hair cut raises £1k for good causes
A BARMAID raised £1,062 for charity when she cut off her hair and auctioned it to the highest bidder. Clare Jones, who works at the Hungry Horse pub in Shipton Road, organised the fundraising at the Riverside pub in Skelton. More than 150 regulars
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Claudia Lawrence: Arrested man released from bail
A MAN arrested on suspicion of murdering York chef Claudia Lawrence has today been released from bail, North Yorkshire Police have said. The 60-year-old was arrested in May, when police searched a house in Burnholme and another in the north-east
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We spend more on our pets than on our health
PEOPLE in Yorkshire are more likely to splash out on the wellbeing of their pets, cars and boilers than protecting their own health, according to York-based health and wellbeing specialist Benenden. In Yorkshire 75.26 per cent of pet owners have
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Raising awareness of HIV test
A CAMPAIGN next week will encourage as many people as possible to be tested for HIV. A York doctor and a man living with the virus tell health reporter Kate Liptrot why there’s nothing to be lost – but potentially a lot to be gained - from taking the
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Food for thought: Transforming breakfast juice
York’s zen cook FLORENCIA CLIFFORD explains how to make a transformative breakfast juice. Earlier this year I bought myself a good quality juicer and it is so easy to clean that every morning I raid the fruit basket and the vegetable drawer and
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CCTV still released of witness to York assault
POLICE investigating an assault on a York man have released a CCTV still of a vital witness. Detectives said the 23-year-old victim was attacked in the early hours of Sunday July 27 in Coney Street. He was not physically injured but was shaken
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Six of the best from photographer Mike Tipping
LEGENDARY photographer Robert Doisneau once said, chance is the one thing you can’t buy. You pay for it with time, not the wasting of time but the spending of time. Mike Tipping has spent almost a quarter of a century with this newspaper constantly
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Body, Mind & Soul: Getting that control back when people’s plans fail
John Lennon wrote, “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans”. Are you making plans for Christmas and perhaps 2015? I wonder how many plans work out exactly how we thought they would? We have expectations. When these expectations
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Four arrests made by police probing robbery
FOUR men have been arrested by detectives investigating a robbery in a North Yorkshire town. The men, who are aged 22, 38, 41 and 47 and are all from Northallerton, were arrested at the weekend on suspicion of robbery in connection with an incident
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Firefighters cut trapped motorist free from car after crash
FIREFIGHTERS cut free a motorist who was trapped in a VW Golf after a three-vehicle accident on the A658 at North Rigton, near Harrogate, last night. The man was taken to hospital by ambulance with minor injuries, as was a female passenger from
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Andrew O'Neill, Hyena Lounge Comedy Club, The Duchess, York, November 17, The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing, November 20
BRITISH comedy's very own occultist and heavy metal-loving transvestite vegan, Andrew O'Neill, is performing in York in two different guises this week. Tonight, Andrew will present his new stand-up show, The History Of Heavy Metal, at the Hyena
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Review: Alexandra Dariescu (Piano) British Music Society Of York, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University Of York
LAST Friday’s British Music Society concert saw Alexandra Dariescu contrast and reconcile Romantic piano music with that of the early 20th century. A pair of first opuses began the recital: Schumann’s Abegg Variations of 1831 and Szymanowski’s
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Review: Where The White Stops, Antler Theatre, TakeOver 14 Festival, York Theatre Royal Studio
ANTLER Theatre brought an exciting and imaginative piece of theatre to York with Where the White Stops last Friday night. Combining storytelling and physical theatre, four actors told the tale of Crab, a young girl who sets out from the safety
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More Tales From Kafka, York Theatre Royal Studio, November 18-20
THE York company formed to "transcend the boundaries of modern theatre and perceptions of mental health" returns to York Theatre Royal's Studio from tomorrow until Thursday with More Tales From Kafka. Based at York St John University and now run
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I’m not really a size 12, am I?
WHAT is it about weddings that make us want to stand out in ways that we may be shouldn't? We were in a swanky pub the other day minding our own business when the bar was gate crashed by wedding guests hell bent on stoking up a few before the ceremony
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Simon Dyson struggles in Turkish Airlines Open
SIMON DYSON endured a difficult weekend at the Turkish Airlines Open as he finished tied for 55th place. The North Yorkshire star was level par for the tournament at the Montgomerie Maxx Royal course after adding a final day 74 to rounds of 68,
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CPP explores all options for restructure
A SALE process has begun for York credit card insurer CPP as the business "explores all options" to stabilise its balance sheet for a return to growth. In a trading update the Holgate based firm said it is looking to secure new agreements with
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Couple combine coffee and art in Italian inspired venture
A TRIP to Italy was the inspiration behind a couple's newest business venture in York city centre. Husband and wife duo Gary and Mila Romans have opened The Hungry Artist, in Church Street, combining a coffee shop with a gallery style art exhibition
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Law firm in running for apprentice award
YORK-based solicitors Hethertons has been shortlisted for a prestigious local award recognising their commitment to provide apprenticeships. Hethertons is finalists in the Small Employer of the Year category at the York Apprenticeship Award, being
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Celebrating all that is great about business
A COMPETITION has been launched to find the most innovative and exciting small and medium sized businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber. The Business is GREAT campaign and BT Business have teamed up to launch the GREAT Faces of British Business.
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Family run caterer hoping to take home first award
A SELBY catering company is in the running to receive a title at the inaugural Food Awards England and Wales. Happy Hogs Catering will tonight find out if it has won the Caterer of the Year category at the awards, which are being held at the Mercure
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Revealed: Worst YO postcodes for driving offences
NEARLY 80,000 fixed penalty notices were issued for driving offences in Yorkshire and the Humber last year, new figures have shown. Road safety charity Brake released figures today, as it launched its Road Safety Week. Across our region, 77,760
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Second partner promotion for accountancy firm
A YORK firm of accountants has appointed a new partner in its second in-house promotion to the senior team in four months. Alastair Byrne has been promoted to partner from his role as head of tax planning at JWP Creers. After joining the practice
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Late penalties thriller preserves Tadcaster Albion lead
TEN-MAN Tadcaster Albion needed two late penalties to preserve their nine-point lead at the top of the Northern Counties East League premier division. The Brewers had keeper Tom Morgan sent off for a professional foul on 71 minutes and trailed
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Civil Service fight back to draw with Moor Lane
MOOR Lane threw away a 3-0 lead to draw 4-4 last week but did the opposite on Saturday, coming from three down to draw 4-4 at York Minster Engineering Football League division three leaders Civil Service. Shaun Rayner (2), Ben Kirby and an own
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Too close to call at the top of the York Minster Engineering premier division
THE top three in the York Minster Engineering Football League premier division all recorded victories to ensure that the gap between the trio remains only two points. Champions Old Malton St Mary's led 2-0 at the interval at Osbaldwick and, despite
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Rawcliffe FC hit back for draw against Strensall
RAWCLIFFE are a point clear at the top of York Minster Engineering Football League division two after Chris Riley’s last minute equaliser gave them a 2-2 draw at home to Strensall. Tom Botterrill scored the hosts’ other goal, while Josh Winn and
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Selby RUFC claim victory over Middlesbrough with injury time penalty
A JOSH CRUISE penalty in the fourth minute of injury time earned Selby RUFC a 6-3 victory over Middlesbrough in Yorkshire One. The Swans, without five first choice three-quarters, made hard work of beating a workmanlike Middlesbrough at Sandhill
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Corinthians spirit lifts York RI
SECOND-PLACED York RI overcame tough Leeds Corinthians hosts to win 21-8 in Yorkshire Four. RI started with purpose, battering the home line until Ewan Metcalfe crashed over for a Baptiste Brui converted try. A slip handed Corinthians a penalty
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Pocklington's hopes go West against Hartlepool
POCKLINGTON RUFC endured another frustrating day in North One East as they lost 15-5 at home to West Hartlepool. The home dominated territorially without ever looking like turning it into points, while the visitors made more of their limited opportunities
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Ryedale trainer John Quinn returns to Flat after jumps Fun
JOHN QUINN, successful at Wetherby on Saturday with useful handicap hurdler Forced Family Fun, turns his attentions back to Flat racing at Wolverhampton this afternoon. The North Yorkshire trainer has good prospects of completing a double with
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York chef sheds 19 stone in a year
A YORK pizza chef has told how she lost 19 stone in a year after her weight gain left her frightened she would die in her sleep. Ana Sirbu, 28, reached 32 stone after her weight piled on while she was working night shifts in a takeaway. It
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Residents angry over pub’s closure threat
REGULARS at a York pub have told of their anger and sadness at news it is threatened with closure. Customers at the Saddle Inn in Fulford say its a thriving, viable business which is a vital part of the community, and the area does not need any
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York City boss Russ Wilcox tempted to start Josh Carson against AFC Wimbledon - UPDATED with video and audio
YORK City boss Russ Wilcox is wrestling with the temptation to give Josh Carson his first start since March in tomorrow night's FA Cup replay at AFC Wimbledon. Carson has not kicked off a senior match since suffering cruciate ligament damage eight
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Soaring rent rises will leave private tenants in poverty, Joseph Rowntree Foundation warns
SOARING rent rises will leave nearly six million private renters living in poverty by 2040, according to a report for the York-based Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Forecasts suggest that rents will rise twice as fast as incomes and, without action
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Pocklington pupils create poppy garden
CHILDREN at an East Yorkshire school have created their own version of the Blood Soaked Lands and Seas of Red installation at the Tower of London. More than 200 ceramic poppies have been planted at Pocklington Community Junior School, after pupils
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Building society gives donation to good causes
A YORK building society has donated money to support a number of local charities. Hugh Bayley, MP for York Central, visited Yorkshire Building Society in Feasegate to collect £100 which had been donated by the branch as part of the society’s 150th
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Inspectors praise York boarding schools
School inspectors have praised the boarding facilities at both St Peter's and St Olave's Schools in York. The Independent Schools Inspectorate, which has taken over from Ofsted for private schools, made a three-day visit to the schools in October
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Superheroes do their bit for Children in Need
A cuddly customer, superheroes on and off their bikes and angels with friends were just some of York area's contribution to Children in Need. At Skipton Building Society's branch in Parliament Street, staff members Superman and Wonderwoman, among
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Stroke support is improving at York Hospital unit
A TEAM set up to support stroke patients in York has helped 132 people to be discharged from hospital in its first six months. Since it was set up in April, the specialist team provides support and rehabilitation to patients at York Hospital who
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Former Tang Hall priest dies
A MUCH-LOVED priest who served in both the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church has died aged 67 after a long illness. Father Norman Jacobson worked at St Aelred’s, Tang Hall, for three years – his first post after he converted to Catholicism
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Roadworks set to cause city centre traffic disruption
A MAJOR junction in the city centre will be closed every night this week between 7pm and 5am as work continues on the new bus interchange centred on Exhibition Square. Traffic will be diverted away from the junction of Gillygate, Bootham and St
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What a victory for eating healthily
MOST of us enjoy the occasional pizza, but probably not at five in the morning. The trouble is Ana Sirbu found herself eating at that time and piled on the pounds until eventually she reached 32 stones. Ana tells us today she was so frightened
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Give them a say
PUBS have been in the news recently, because a number are being eyed up by supermarket giants as potential mini-mart sites. The Saddle Inn, in Fulford, looks set to become a Co-op store, the future of the Punch Bowl in The Groves is in doubt and
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Bishy Road has all that you need
I DON’T recognise the Bishopthorpe Road shops your correspondent describes (Letters, November 13). Since we retired and moved to this part of York, we’ve given up our car, as we can get most of our daily shopping locally. There are butchers, greengrocers
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Revival is welcome
D WARDELL may be correct in asserting that Bishopthorpe Road is not what it was in the Fifties (Letters, November 13). But against stiff competition from the city centre and supermarkets, the revival and unique character of the street is a tribute
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A special place
HOW proud the traders and residents of Bishy Road must be in receiving the award of '‘one of the best shopping parades in Britain'' (The Press, November 11). It is obvious to all residents of York that Bishy Road is something special. You only
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Proper debate
CLLR Tina Funnell may have a point in saying that residents care more about parties working together for the good of York than about who sits on a particular committee (Letters, November 10). That’s why I’m pleased that Opposition councillors have
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Ban firework sales
IN response to Wojciech Simpson's letter of November 13, I don’t think fireworks should be available for the public to buy at all. There should only be one public display in every town, held by responsible persons. It is unbelievable that anyone
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Hands off, please
WITH their predilection for tinkering in many aspects of our lives, York’s council rulers like to portray themselves as a hands-on administration. In regards to Yearsley Baths, Nicole Belcher (Letters, 12 November 12) is spot on. Here they should
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Incredulous at the praise for Miliband
I READ the letter of November 12 from Trudie Elliot with amusement and then incredulity. Initially, I thought Trudie was taking a gentle “rise” out of Ed Miliband and his ineptitude. Then I realised Ms Elliot was deadly serious in lauding Mr Miliband
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Independent scrutiny
FROM her letter of November 10, Cllr Tina Funnell is evidently annoyed she was replaced at full council as health scrutiny chair. She refers to an ‘‘en bloc’’ vote. I leave it to residents whether they prefer the current chair Paul Doughty
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City needs a plan
YET again, due to a political debacle, York remains without a Local Plan since the last agreed one in 1956. Trying to attack any party or individual over this is ludicrous, since every denomination has made attempts and failed. Lacking a Local
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Heavy-handed smoking law
NEW legislation is on the horizon for 2015 making it illegal to smoke in one’s own car if children are on board. Do we really need this heavy-handed approach, especially as there is likely to be a monetary fine involved? Surely this is down
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Not so fast
I NOTICE that after a year City of York Council has finely set in motion the reinstatement of the cycle rack outside Boyes in Goodramgate. I suppose as these things go that’s fast and efficient work, but I’m thinking it won’t be long before they
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Shining light
SO PLEASED to see the missing lantern back on Fossgate bridge. A special thank you to Barbara Pettitt who informed us on the Letters page that it was being repaired. And an even bigger thank you to the people who arranged for it to be re-installed
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November 17
100 years ago A wounded French soldier told the following story: “The enemy threw themselves upon us in great masses and although we inflicted heavy losses upon them they would not be stayed. "Repulsed again and again, they returned to the
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Coppergate Christmas lights to aid children's charity
THE Christmas tree lights have been switched on at York’s Coppergate centre. The tree forms the centre point of the lights at the centre and each hour the tree comes alive playing music and changing colours. Centre manager, Sue Anderson-Brown
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Nutritionist banned from advertising on local radio
A NUTRITIONAL therapist who claims she has helped numerous York people with diabetes has been banned from advertising on local radio. Elaine Wilson, of Haxby, says the Radio Advertising Clearance Council (RACC) has prevented her from advertising
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Big lottery win changed the life of mum-of-seven
A MUM-OF-SEVEN who lives near York has told how a £7.5 million lottery win changed her life. Jane Cunninham, 54, was among the overnight millionaires who gathered at a special reception to mark 20 years of the National Lottery. She was living
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New calls for inquiry into Lendal Bridge trial
RENEWED calls have been made for an inquiry into management problems surrounding the Lendal Bridge closure. Councillors are today making fresh demands for answers after a highly critical report emerged about the governance, management and decision
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Why transport can make a real difference to the north
In his latest monthly column, York Outer MP JULIAN STURDY says that transport investment is vital for York and the region, and calls for bold devolution to make improvements a reality. Few could have predicted that the Scottish Referendum would
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Reptile To Reef, Blake Gallery until November 19
AN EXHIBITION of sculptures by a North Yorkshire artist will take place in Haxby this week. Reptile To Reef is a collection of ceramic sculptures of reptiles, marine life and insects by Jill Moger, from Nether Poppleton, and will be on display
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Families needed to host visiting students
GERMAN students are looking for a new home in York. The group of youngsters are part of visit organised by Embrace England Language Holidays, a York company which provides educational opportunities for German pupils aged 13-18 to study in the city
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Harrogate council boosts sports fund
HARROGATE borough councillors have agreed to put £40,000 into the district’s active health programme. The Fit 4 Fun project has run since 2011 with a £374,000 grant from the Big Lottery Fund, but now that funding has run out the council decided
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Festive fundraising fun at Northallerton store
A MAJOR department store is combining Christmas cheer with charity fundraising. Barkers, on Northallerton’s High Street, is offering customers a free gift-wrapping service when they hold their Christmas Shopping Party on November 27. And in
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Electricity repairs close city centre street
SILVER Street in York city centre is closed today from 8am while Northern Powergrid replaces a faulty underground cable. It is expected to take 24 hours, but the electricity distributing company warns it could take longer. The fault caused
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Bird flu outbreak on East Yorkshire duck farm - updated
Officials have moved to reassure people that the risk to public health from the first serious outbreak of bird flu for six years in East Yorkshire is "very low". The case of the virus which has been confirmed at a duck breeding farm in Nafferton
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Top tips for preparing your car for winter
In winter there are many different aspects that you have to think about when it comes to your car. Keeping it well maintained is essential all year round but especially in winter because of the treacherous conditions and the danger it could cause
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Hybrid v Diesel cars: which is better?
If you live outside a congested area and do a lot of driving on the motorway then owning a hybrid car isn’t necessarily for you. Studies have found that if you drive a diesel car outside congested cities then you may get more miles per gallon out of
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How could apprenticeships benefit Yorkshire Students?
Doing an apprenticeship is a great way to get all the skills and the qualifications you need to work in the trade you are interested in. You can work for a real employer and earn money while learning which will give you valuable experience that
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Managing your grey fleet
'Grey fleet' is a term used to describe vehicles that are owned by your employees that they have purchased themselves but are reimbursed by the business on a pence per mile basis. It has been estimated that there are around four million vehicles
