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Is library closure plan based on ignorance?
REGARDING the proposed closure of the historic Minster library, Canon Jonathan Draper says: "The library is a very expensive way of providing a few with access to material which can usually be found elsewhere" (May 23). Can he explain how unique documents
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Piazza potential
AS a member of the planning committee, Councillor Quentin McDonald should have robustly defended an "internationally important civic space" and our historic city when it came to Coppergate II (Letters, May 7). His reliance on the 1992 planning brief is
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Bikes bad for health
CITY of York Council has taken to writing on beer mats. Their message reads: "Ride on by... bypass the traffic with a healthy start to the day... choose cycling". My comment is, stay safe and keep driving in your climate-wrecking motor vehicle. That is
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Price of a coffee
IN April Oxfam supporters demonstrated outside the Kraft-owned Terry's factory in York to highlight the desperately low prices being paid to coffee farmers by companies such as Kraft, who make Kenco and Nestl, who make Nescaf. The price we pay for coffee
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Rocket power
I WENT to Borders bookshop with my fiance to meet Ronnie O'Sullivan and have my book signed. I couldn't believe my eyes. Ronnie was the loveliest young man you could ever wish to meet. Nothing was too much trouble for him. I cannot understand why people
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Daring feet of shoe tycoon
WHEE! He may be managing director of two York-based shoe shop empires, but there's one piece of footwear Stuart Paver was determined to get used to - waterskis. So he challenged himself to water ski for five miles, constantly traversing Loch Lomond. The
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Hitting deadline
A NEW £1.7 million depot being built at Elvington for a York haulage business will definitely be completed on time and within cost. A new contract has been drawn up to ensure that House of James Transport, the family firm at Dunnington, will get its new
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Seven per cent prepare to move
ABOUT £9.2 billion worth of property in Yorkshire and Humberside is set to change hands between now and September. New research from Sainsbury's Bank's Home Moving Index predicts that seven per cent of homeowners in the region - 101,850 people - plan
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Watching our backs
North Yorkshire has a fight on its hands if it is not to lose out on millions of pounds worth of funding from an enlarged European Union. SIR GRAHAM HALL, chairman of Yorkshire Forward, describes from the inside, how battle has commenced... IMPENDING
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Firms urged to follow asbestos guidelines
BUSINESSES in Yorkshire are the most well-informed about new laws to control asbestos at work, but tend to do nothing about it, a new survey revealed. The region shares top place with Birmingham as the area with bosses most well savvied about the recent
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Part-timer looks to score at Ripon - 27/05/03
Timmy Murphy, one of Britain and Ireland's top jump-jockeys, now plying his trade with some part-time riding on the Flat, can make his first visit to Ripon tomorrow evening a happy one. The versatile Murphy teams up again with Teorban, who recently provided
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Caution on rail masts
IT is imperative that our railways are made as safe as possible. We have witnessed the horrific consequences of a rail accident. That fateful day at Great Heck will stay with all those involved for the rest of their lives. It followed a terrible series
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Ambulance appeal at half-way mark
ST JOHN Ambulance volunteers have reached the half-way mark in their appeal to improve their service in York. The Evening Press-backed Life Savers Appeal to raise £45,000 aims to buy a new Crusader ambulance for use in the city. The new Crusader ambulance
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Vent your spleen on all things business
OUR hard-hitting Straight From The Shoulder column, which gives business readers of www.thisisyork.co.uk, our award-winning website a chance to vent their spleen and hit out (with bare knuckles if necessary!) is growing - furiously, if that's the word
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Brick firm fired up!
A NEW £300,000 kiln has been installed at the York Handmade Brick Company, at Alne, near Easingwold to celebrate the company's 15th birthday in style. The company, which now claims to run the most modern small brick-making factory in the UK, was bought
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The lifeline which gives us a fighting chance...
Southview Hostel in York's Boroughbridge Road was plunged into controversy last year following Evening Press revelations that it could house serious offenders. Reporter MATTHEW WOODCOCK, pictured, who broke the story, was invited to go inside. EVERY morning
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Ambulance appeal at half-way mark
ST JOHN Ambulance volunteers have reached the half-way mark in their appeal to improve their service in York. The Evening Press-backed Life Savers Appeal to raise £45,000 aims to buy a new Crusader ambulance for use in the city. The new Crusader ambulance
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Property firm moves its HQ to York
A TOP property speculator is moving headquarters to York. JTM Developments Ltd, the Yorkshire firm which specialises in land acquisition for high-quality residential development and commercial investment, is planning to build its new home in Layerthorpe
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Widow red tape victory
A HARROGATE couple who married in hospital without a licence, have had their marriage validated by new legislation. Jean Elizabeth Craven and Anthony Sheldon Craven married on January 12, 2002, in Harrogate District Hospital. Because of the imminent death
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Tragic mum helps others
THE pain of losing a daughter to a chronic genetic disease has inspired a York mother to help other sufferers. Jacqueline Mould, from York, died in 1997 aged 27, only two years after being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) - a group of genetic
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Ben books place in history
BEN BALLANTYNE is the first winner of a new award for young football referees in the York area. The 16-year-old, from Dringhouses, is already making a name for himself on the local scene. In recent weeks he has refereed the Ryedale Plate final for Under
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Share-all ties end in honour
Division Six of the IT Sports Mixed Tennis League provided the closest of finishes of the week with two matches ending in draws and both teams keeping their unbeaten records. Wistow travelled to New Earswick and played in one of the few matches to beat
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Get on board for summer in the countryside
BUSES will be running from York into the Yorkshire Dales every Sunday and bank holiday throughout the summer months. These services, which started at the weekend, provide direct links into the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Yorkshire
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A menagerie at St Mary's
GEESE, guinea pigs and a pony called Dylan were some of the unusual visitors to a Ryedale church at the weekend. St Mary's Priory, Old Malton, held its annual Rogation Sunday service, with animals and crops being blessed as part of the traditional rural
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Billy's life as a 'ten-bob pom'
A PICKERING man who was one of a wave of 'ten-bob poms' has died at the age of 68. William Brown, who was known as Billy, left England in 1968 on a single ticket to Australia. He travelled with friends Billy and Susan Appleby, and worked as a bricklayer
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Run-stoppable Martin
Easingwold's Martin Robinson made the highest individual score in the five-year history of the Premier Knock-Out Competition when he hit an unbeaten 149 which helped to put the first round tie beyond the reach of visiting Driffield. Skipper Martin Piercy
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Liz earns her badge
MOTOR racers in North Yorkshire were joined by a TV star during their battle to win the North of England Championships. Blue Peter presenter Liz Barker donned goggles, a helmet and overalls to race round the track with about 350 autograss racers at Green
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Encephalitis support group launched
A NATIONAL resource centre was being officially opened in Malton today. The Encephalitis Society's new centre, in Saville Street, was being opened by Lord Crathorne, the Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire. A special ceremony was due to be held at St Michael's
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New-style officers start training
North Yorkshire Police chiefs say the introduction of almost 40 community support officers will herald a "new era" for policing in the county. All 38 of the new-style officers started four weeks of training today at police headquarters at Newby Wiske,
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I'm getting my daughter back
AN AUTISTIC York schoolgirl is slowly emerging from her own private world, only months after members of her family flew to America to learn a pioneering treatment. Rachael Hamilton, nine, can now recognise people around her and participate in conversations
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Trust's Code of Conduct
RULES governing the relationship between the Supporters' Trust and York City's board of directors have been unveiled. The 'Code of Conduct' sets out certain key decisions requiring Trust board ratification and the regular reporting of important matters
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Early Twenty20 start a turn-off
PLANS for live television coverage of Yorkshire's first Twenty20 Cup match against Derbyshire at Headingley on Saturday, June 14, have been scrapped because of disappointing ticket sales for the game which has a 10.30am start. And Yorkshire's director
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Sidebottom out of C and G clash
RYAN Sidebottom has been pulled out of Yorkshire's team for their vital Cheltenham and Gloucester Trophy clash with Worcestershire at New Road tomorrow because of a tight hamstring. The left-arm seamer was taken off during his first over in Phoenix's
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Family's inquest delay anguish
THE anguished family of a York man who died more than two years ago have told how their heartache continues - because they are still waiting for an inquest. Craig Archer, of Lucas Avenue, Clifton, died aged 21 at York Hospital on May 13, 2001, after being
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Hurdling the pain barrier
YORK City Knights player-coach Paul Broadbent could play against Swinton Lions on Sunday despite having to be helped off the pitch during his side's excellent 27-20 win over Barrow Border Raiders. Broadbent missed the final five minutes of the historic
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30-metre masts for every 10 km
THIRTY-METRE masts are to be introduced throughout the region as part of a major scheme to improve rail safety. Network Rail intends to introduce the masts every 10km (6.2 miles) along the entire railway system. More than 2,000 pyramid-shaped structures
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The Vagina Monologues, Leeds Grand Theatre, until Saturday.
PATRONS are reminded to turn off all mobile phones. "If not, set them to vibrate. Sit back and enjoy". So runs the opening gag in The Vagina Monologues, a cult hit that began as a one-woman show by its creator, American Eve Ensler, off-Broadway in 1996
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NVQ gives credit where it's due to staff skills
David Harbourne, director of the Learning and Skills Council North Yorkshire, sings the praises (and points out the imperfections) of NVQs... I firmly believe in giving recognition for a job well done. That's the principle behind the Evening Press Business
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New process unit to open
A PIONEERING meat-processing unit for North Yorkshire is on the verge of opening. Craven Cattle Mart's new £300,000 unit at Skipton Auction Mart is soon to become fully-operational once the final stamp of approval from the Food Standards Agency has been
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Designers mount safety campaign
TOO many design studios across Yorkshire are flaunting health and safety legislation when it comes to using solvent fumes - and risking huge fines. That is the conclusion of a northern survey carried out by Chris Booth and Paul Hawkridge, both directors
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Tamed men have nowhere to hide but their shed
This outdoor sex business is amazing. I'm not saying I have tried it. Our garden is far too rambling - I would never find my wife in it and she would end up being ravished by the Japanese sniper who is hiding in there unaware that the Second World War
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Sick as a Tyke
MANY would condemn the Yorkshire worker for being the quickest to phone in sick when struck down with a hangover. It goes against the Protestant work ethic. But our critics ignore the underlying reason for this statistic. Yorkshire folk are gregarious
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Here to stay
AN INFORMATION technology company set to win a contract worth £270 million and generating 2,000 new jobs in North Yorkshire, today pledged to stay in York. What is more, Agilisys will be looking for yet more offices in the city should nine authorities
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Out with the old...
Mike Grant, marketing manager for Tomlinsons Fine Antiques, Tockwith, turns forward the hands of time for the Internet. A mould-breaking venture selling antiques over the internet has exceeded all expectations by attracting a staggering 40,000 visitors
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Our awards are light years ahead!
YOU have been pawing the ground for the start of the 2003 Evening Press Business of the Year Awards. We know that because you have been bombarding us with letters and emails asking for details of the launch date of the most prestigious business competition
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Future so Certain for Andy
FORMER Portakabin marketing manager Andy Atkins is to lead York business Eaglei into a new internet business area with a new name. He joins the company as managing director and has renamed the business Web Certain. Mr Atkins, based at Web Certain Europe's
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Home fit for a pro
A SUPER-LUXURIOUS trailer for use by the likes of golf legends Nick Faldo, Trevor Immelman and Tiger Woods on the PGA European tour, has now been completed by York-based Pocklington Coachworks. The trailer, described as "phenomenal", is the first major
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Normal service has resumed
We are light years ahead of Basil Fawlty now, says DAVID ANDREWS, chief executive of Yorkshire Tourist Board who applauds our rising standards of quality in tourism... In my last column I applauded the go-ahead for the development of Doncaster Finningley
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Bright young things need YOU
HERE comes summer - and another chance for businesses in York to back a scheme powered by the kindness and canniness of youth. York Millennium Volunteers, the organisation that encourages 16-to-24 year olds to volunteer to contribute to the community,
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Rowntree duo shine
Nestle Rowntree Athletics Club veterans Maria Williams and Fiona Crompton sparkled at the Northern Veterans' Athletics Championships at St Helens. Williams, returning to competition after a year out because of a frozen shoulder and recently recovered
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Crown Court to close for a month
YORK Crown Court is closing its doors for four weeks this summer so workmen can move in. All cases from August 4 to August 29 will be heard at Leeds Crown Court instead of in the Georgian courthouse next to Clifford's Tower. While the judges, defendants
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'J'-foes suffer short shrift
Fulford played Bishopthorpe in division one of Fulford Ladies Invitation League and could not find a way to hold the number one pairing of Jill McCreedy and Jackie Heels. They only dropped three games winning 11-1, 10-2, 12-0 to help keep their team at
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Poppleton's over-30 bonus
POPPLETON beat Riccall in division one of the Tyke Petroleum Men's Tennis League by 68-40 based on 31 games from John Moore and Mike Binns. Bubwith had a good win over Sutton but by only two games. Bubwith's Ian Driffill and Cliff Harrison scored 24 but
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Smallwood makes big impact
Toni Smallwood had a massive influence in Leeman 'B' team's York John Smith's Ladies League division one victory over Flag and Whistle. Smallwood shot two tons in a fightback to make it 3-3 at the end of the singles and at 4-4, partnering Eileen White
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Heartbeat village new homes row
A ROW has broken out over plans to build four new houses in a North York Moors village made famous in ITV's Heartbeat. Developers at Goathland want to demolish a farm building close to St Mary's Church and build a terrace of four cottages in its place
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Not a bard start for dramatic project
AN AMBITIOUS York drama project has made its mark and will be part of the local arts scene for at least the next 20 years, its outgoing chairwoman said at its annual meeting. Ali Borthwick, who will be taking on the role of Petruchio in the York Shakespeare
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Giving a hand to karate kids...
KARATE kids at Kirkbymoorside will be kung-fu fighting when a new sports club opens this week. Martial arts experts Sean Kay and David Simpson have set up two new groups teaching seven to 16-year-olds in the town. "We have been running a club for adults
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Heartbeat village new homes row
A ROW has broken out over plans to build four new houses in a North York Moors village made famous in ITV's Heartbeat. Developers at Goathland want to demolish a farm building close to St Mary's Church and build a terrace of four cottages in its place
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Bolton snatch unlikely win
THERE was a humdinger of a finish to the Edward Readman Trophy first round game at Bolton Percy, which left the home side victors and Stillington rueing their mistakes as they each failed to grab the chance to earn the honours. A whirlwind innings by
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I'm getting my daughter back
AN AUTISTIC York schoolgirl is slowly emerging from her own private world, only months after members of her family flew to America to learn a pioneering treatment. Rachael Hamilton, nine, can now recognise people around her and participate in conversations
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Hull of a battle for York braves
YORK'S visit to Hull's new Inglemire Lane ground saw them emerge from a crushing 64 runs Yorkshire ECB Premier League victory in a low-scoring game. It was hard labour of Siberian proportions as the pitch was drying under a strong sun after a heavy deluge
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Shannon sell-out
THE inaugural lecture commemorating one of York's elder statesmen is a complete "sell-out". No more tickets are being issued for the first John Shannon lecture, at the Merchant Adventurers Hall, on Thursday, Peter Brown, of York Civic Trust, said today
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Motion to open library
THE Poet Laureate is to officially open a York village library and meet local schoolchildren this week. Andrew Motion is visiting Strensall Library on Thursday for the official opening of the new and improved library, which has been the subject of a £130,000
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Don't build on rail route plea
HUGE plans to create new space for York businesses at Monks Cross have been rocked by an objection from an important Government body. The Countryside Agency is seeking to block a planning application to build on 32 acres of land at Monks Cross Drive.
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Plea by crash father's family
THE York family of a man killed in a road accident in West Yorkshire have appealed for witnesses to come forward and help them understand how he died. Gary Neal, 36, died when his Mercedes van was involved in a collision at the A1/A64 junction, at Bramham
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Brooks opens with Pock victory
CAMERON Brooks (Knavesmire Harriers) won the opening York and District Road Race League of the season at Pocklington. It was the first in a series of six 10km road races restricted to members of eight clubs - Easingwold Running Club (ERC), Knavesmire
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Unfinished work misery for OAPs
ELDERLY residents in sheltered housing in Tadcaster are living in half-completed rooms, as renovations which were supposed to take a few weeks remain unfinished months later. The belongings of Joyce Mobbs, 81, are being kept in boxes in her bedroom while
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Struggling champion Thompson off the pace
REIGNING Green Flag British Touring Car champion James Thompson will spend today trying to work out where it all went wrong at Thruxton. The York star went into the third round of the championship at the Bank Holiday weekend just two points adrift of
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There's no going back
NEXT time you are in Leeds, pop along to Horsforth and take a stroll up Butcher Hill (this is a hill with an Everest-like incline, so don't forget your crampons). When you reach the dizzy heights of the summit you should find yourself outside the gates
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Annika hit by toughest of rough justice
HAS there ever been so much self-pontificating guff as that which has revolved around leading women's golfer Annika Sorenstam? Her participation in a major men's tour event - the Bank of America Colonial on the US Tour - drew a volley of vitriol before
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Hurdling the pain barrier
YORK City Knights player-coach Paul Broadbent could play against Swinton Lions on Sunday despite having to be helped off the pitch during his side's excellent 27-20 win over Barrow Border Raiders. Broadbent missed the final five minutes of the historic
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Broadband of brothers
THE news that BT has decided our nearest market town should have the benefits that go with their broadband service is greatly to be welcomed. It is a system whereby communicating electronically is made easier and much quicker and the number of ways of
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Bard and bred in Yorkshire
STEPHEN LEWIS talks to Malcom Darby, the man who's put the flat cap back into Shakespeare... THERE'S more than one way to pay a compliment, just as there's more than one way to skin a cat. You can try the poetic: "O when mine eyes did see Olivia first
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More, for less
MAXINE GORDON meets a York woman trying to cut the cost of bringing up baby... AS any new parent knows, raising a child is an expensive business. A survey by the York-based Joseph Rowntree Foundation put the cost at £3,000 a year - which amounts to a
