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LHL Group to move into Chocolate Works
SURVEYORS and architects, the LHL Group today announced plans to relocate its 20-year-old base from Clifton Moor to The Chocolate Works in York. The 30-strong team will transfer from Marsden Business Park into new headquarters at the Terrys
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Chamber backs Leeds City Region as LEP body
LEEDS, York and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is supporting Leeds City Region Partnership in its bid to become the model for the region’s Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). LEPs have been chosen by the Government as the preferred model to replace
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Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Beauty And The Beast, Museum Gardens, York, July 20
THE Worst Witch star Georgina Sherrington is touring Britain and Ireland in Chapterhouse Theatre Company’s garden theatre production of Beauty And The Beast. Tomorrow evening she performs in York for the first time, playing Beauty in Laura
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Bhangra dancers entertain during International Day at Millthorpe School
THESE traditional Bhangra dancers entertained pupils at Millthorpe School, in York, as part of an International Day. The event followed a community cohesion morning when Year 7 pupils learned about the customs and traditions of countries of non-UK nationals
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Guided walks to mark Festival of British Archaeology
HISTORY lovers will be able to take a walk back in time this month. To mark the Festival of British Archaeology, which runs until August 1, York Archaeological Trust and CompleteYorkshire are offering two guided walks around two lost Viking Age landscapes
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York City boss impressed by trialist David McDermott
York City manager Martin Foyle will run the rule over trialist David McDermott for a second time after being impressed with his performance against Hull City. Winger McDermott caught Foyle’s eye during a 55-minute run-out in Saturday’s 1
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Joseph Rowntree School pupils head off to Africa
FORTY-SIX students from Joseph Rowntree School have set off on a month-long expedition to Kenya. Each student had to fundraise £3,370 for the trip. The students, together with four members of staff and two expedition leaders, will be working in
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Concern over tea bags in compost
COMPOSTING experts in York are advising residents to continue composting tea bags despite national reports that tea bags are only 70 to 80 per cent biodegradable. Catherine Bamford, York Rotters project officer, said: “Any material that is not compostable
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York Rotters present Brownies and Cubs with compost bin
York Rotters presented the Osbaldwick Brownies and Osbaldwick and Murton Cub Group with a compost bin for them to use at their scout hut in Osbaldwick. Catherine Bamford, York Rotters project officer, said: “The Cubs have been busy setting up a garden
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Thirsk couple complete Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support
A COUPLE from Thirsk have raised £1,500 for Macmillan Cancer Support after tackling the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge. Dan Taylor, an associate at the York-based estate agent Carter Jonas, and his partner, Lucy Walters completed the 26-mile hike in
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Tadcaster Grammar School celebrated 50 years at Toulston site
Tadcaster Grammar School was transported back to 1960 for a day as the school celebrated 50 years on site at Toulston. Members of staff were joined by former colleagues and pupils to take part in various golden jubilee activities. All lessons were
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ICE Renewables wins wind turbines contract
A BLOCKBUSTER multi-million pound contract to install French-made commercial wind turbines throughout the UK has been won by a North Yorkshire renewable technologies business. The vast contract is potentially worth £35 million for ICE Renewables of Northallerton
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York has ‘fight on its hand to save public-sector jobs’
PUBLIC-sector cuts could disproportionately hit York. That is the claim of York accountancy firm UHY Calvert Smith, which points out that where the average proportion of public-sector workers nationally is 30 per cent, in York it is 34 per cent. It
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Jorvik Viking Centre links up with Orchard Energy to cut energy costs
JORVIK Viking Centre has become the latest tourist attraction to link up with Yorkshire energy specialist Orchard as it looks to cut costs without impacting on visitor experience. With an annual spend of between £80,000 and £90,000 on electricity
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Thirsk-based cheesemakers scoop Great Yorkshire Show prize
A BLUE-rind brie, Bells Bluemin White, newly created by Judy Bell and her artisan cheesemakers at Thirsk-based Shepherds Purse, scooped first place in the speciality category at the Great Yorkshire Show Cheese Awards. Yorkshire Fettle, made with 100
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Knights coach ‘happy’ with showing in Northern Rail 9s
YORK City Knights boss Dave Woods remained unsure about the new one-day format in the Northern Rail 9s but was happy with his side’s showing. As reported on Saturday, the Knights missed out on a semi-final berth in the annual nine-a-side
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Shared Earth of York distribute Fairtrade photographic greetings cards
WHOLESALER and retailer Shared Earth of York has become the UK distributor for the world’s first Fairtrade photographic greetings cards, the concept of Netherlands-based importer Fairmail Cards. The photographers – all teenagers from the slums of Peru
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York City 0, Hull City 1
A YORK City team featuring two trainees, a couple of trialists and a pair of first-year pros came close to snatching a draw against relegated Premier League outfit Hull City. Only a late goal from former Rangers striker and Gabon captain Daniel Cousin
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Thirsk's Des Wyrill reaches 20,000 run milestone
PREMIER division stalwart Des Wyrill reached a memorable personal milestone as he notched up 20,000 runs in the Hunters York & District Senior Cricket League. The Thirsk veteran, who has had spells with Sheriff Hutton Bridge and Heworth, bagged the
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Clifton hang on for a draw against York in Senior Cricket League
CLIFTON Alliance II’s last pair were left hanging on for a draw at new division one leaders York in the Hunters York & District Senior Cricket League. James Wackett led the way for York with 91, while Simon Lambert hit 68 and Dave Simpson weighed in
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Unstoppable Huntington beat Hovingham in York Senior Cricket League
Division 5A leaders Huntington continued on their unstoppable journey towards the title as they took only nine overs to overhaul a modest target set by Hovingham. Mick Storey claimed 7-10 in 12 overs and John Cowell gave good support with 3-28 as the
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York & District Senior Cricket League division three round-up
STRUGGLING Hovingham suffered an eight-wicket defeat by Duncombe Park in division three. Alasdair Thorpe hit 65 and Steve Mosey got 35 in Hov’s 204-9, as Peter Kent took 4-50. However, Brian Leckenby struck 107 not out and Phil Marwood 47 as Park
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Sublime Selby claim a ten-wicket Senior Cricket League win over Yapham
YAPHAM came down to earth with a bump against Selby a week after a rare win in division 4A. The East Yorkshire side were skittled out for only 29 at Selby, with Jamie Middleton taking 3-1 from 11 overs and John Nuerden claiming 4-4 in 25 balls.
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York Cricket Club bowler takes 7-55 to send Academy spinning to defeat
LEFT-ARMER Daniel Woods had Yorkshire Academy in a spin as York Cricket Club claimed their 13th win of the Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League campaign. Woods took 7-55 as the Academy closed on 172-9 in reply to York’s 197-8 in a reduced
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Cold putter puts paid to Open challenge of York golf ace Simon Dyson
AS South African Louis Oosthuizen cruised to The Open Championship, York’s Simon Dyson was left lamenting his putting at St Andrews. Oosthuizen led from halfway to lift the famous Claret Jug at 16-under par, beating Lee Westwood by seven shots. Dyson
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The Scarborough & Whitby Railway: from Ravenscar on to Whitby
LAST week we looked back at the glory days of the old Scarborough & Whitby Railway, courtesy of a stunning new book from former museum worker and amateur local historian Robin Lidster. Scarborough & Whitby Railway Through Time tells the story
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Yorkshire’s final flourish comes too late to make Twenty20 quarter-finals
Yorkshire have been knocked out of the Friends Provident Twenty20, but they restored some much needed pride in their final North Division game with a six-wicket win over Derbyshire. It brought to an end a run of four straight defeats in the tournament
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North Yorkshire incinerator will blight landscape
WHILE other regions are trying to attract visitors with gimmicks like the London Eye and the Angel Of The North, I think North Yorkshire County Council should be congratulated on its decision to be different, by building a giant incinerator with a 260ft
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Scrap overseas aid
IN the mini-budget, the chancellor has told all departments to make severe cuts. Everyone was going to suffer. However, a few have been exempt from the cuts – one is overseas aid. Why is this? Why should the country continue to give money to the likes
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Trainer Ian McInnes McInnes and jockey Lee Topliss team up for Beverley bonanza
The Yorkshire Racing Summer Festival, which kicked off at Ripon on Saturday and moved on to Redcar yesterday, shifts to Beverley this evening. The six-race card promises plenty for trainer Ian McInnes and apprentice jockey Lee Topliss. The pair join
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Two arrests after York knife drama
ARMED police swooped on a street in York city centre following reports that a man was carrying a knife. The junction of Walmgate and Fossgate was cornered off by six police vans shortly before 2pm on Saturday. Shocked onlookers watched
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Alternative vote system fairer than first past the post
In response to William Dixon Smith, (Letters, July 9) I would like to say that while people understand the general principles of preferential voting, they do not always realise that this is what the Alternative Vote (AV) system is. Furthermore, the
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Cyclist-versus-motorist debate
I am truly amazed at the comments left by my recent letter “Bigger picture York city traffic mayhem” (Tuesday 13 July). The cyclist-versus-motorist debate had attracted such heated comments that it caused me to write that letter describing the literal
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Access Intelligence increases profits
SOFTWARE business Access Intelligence has increased turnover and profit as a result of focusing its strategy on compliance-based software. In its unaudited interim financial statements for the six Months to May 31, 2010, the business increased turnover
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York to Leeds bus service is scrapped
BUS wars on the flagship York to Leeds route are coming to an end after First decided to scrap a service which it only launched last year. Richard Harris, commercial director for First in York, said it had registered its intention to withdraw the X64
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York's hospital is second to none
I wonder if the residents of York and surrounding area realise just how fortunate we are to have the services of York Hospital. Having lived in such diverse areas as London and Wales, it never ceases to amaze me just how fortunate we are in our NHS
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Review: York Early Music Festival lunchtime recitals, York
There was a hushed, attentive atmosphere, as lutenist Hopkinson Smith opened this recital (Thursday, National Centre for Early Music) with two thrilling fantasias by the Spanish vihuelist Luys Milan. A captivated audience was hugely rewarded, as
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Summers full of fun and danger
SCHOOL’S out for summer. Well, almost. And no doubt kids everywhere are busy plotting how they’ll be spending their hazy, lazy, crazy days away from the classroom. Or rather, expecting their mums to. For unless it’s driven off a computer, features inanities
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A64 crash victim is cut from car
A CRASH victim was taken to hospital after an accident involving several vehicles near York. Officers, fire and ambulance crews were called to Hopgrove roundabout, just before the turn off for the A64, at 10am on Saturday following reports of a multiple
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Brewery wagon problems in Blossom Street
If our so-called traffic planning experts at City of York Council ever reconsider plans for reducing the number of traffic lanes in Blossom Street, may I suggest they do a site visit on the morning that the brewery wagon makes a delivery. On Friday,
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Family of liver transplant girl back Lifesavers campaign
A NINE-year-old girl who had a liver transplant three years ago is raising awareness of the importance of organ donation by taking part in next month’s British Transplant Games. Lydia Mellen, of Shirley Road, York, intends to run and swim in
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Wise words of Bob Dylan
THE great songwriter and poet, Bob Dylan once said: “If a man can get up on a morning, do what he wants all day, then go to bed at night when he wants, then he is a success.” More and more people are possibly believing this, when there is less incentive
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Cash boost for Meningitis Trust
On behalf of the Meningitis Trust I would like to thank the Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity for recently awarding a grant of £15,000 to us. The Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity exists to make seriously ill children’s lives better
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Hundreds attend open-air service on Millennium Bridge
HUNDREDS of worshippers took their praise to the streets for an open-air service on the Millennium Bridge, hosted by the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu. The event, organised by Churches Together in south west York, marked the tenth anniversary
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Review: Theatre Of The Ayre; St Michael le Belfrey, York
Henry Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas gets all the credit, but in fact it is his mentor John Blow’s Venus & Adonis of 1683 that wins the prize for First English Opera, predating it by six years. Since the latter was only unearthed a mere century ago, it has
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Dickinson Dees increases profits
LAW firm Dickinson Dees has increased profits, despite falling fee income. The firm, which has an office in York, increased profits by 18 per cent to £13 million for the financial year 2009/10, from £11 million in 2008/09. Fee income fell by 5 per cent
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Woman rescued from house blaze
FIREFIGHTERS rescued a sleeping woman from house after a blaze broke out. Two fire appliances were sent from York to the property in Navigation Road which began at 6.41pm on Saturday. The fire started in a grill pan in the kitchen of the three-story
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131,000 attended 2010 Great Yorkshire Show
ATTENDANCE figures at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show have beaten last year’s total and were among the highest in the event’s history. Over the three days, 131,382 people attended the show, representing a rise for the fourth consecutive year. The record
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Rioting Hull City fans barricade themselves in York city centre pub
Updated: PART of York City centre had to be sealed off after football hooligans hurled bottles and barricaded themselves in a pub. Shoppers and diners were trapped in shops and bars around St Helen’s Square as one of York’s biggest-ever
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Dumped taxi linked to alleged knifepoint robbery
A TAXI found dumped near Selby has been linked to an alleged knifepoint robbery. The incident happened on June 4, when a taxi driver picked two men up in Doncaster and asked to be taken to Stainforth. One man in the back of the taxi held what is
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Shops stand empty in York's city centre
THE number of abandoned business premises in York has hit a new all-time high. New figures from City of York Council show there are 739 shops, offices, warehouses and other business premises standing vacant. The figure represents a rise
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‘Claudia is still alive’ says father
THE father of missing York chef Claudia Lawrence says he lives in hope that she is still alive – saying he would have known if she had been murdered. Claudia, 35, vanished from her home in Heworth on March 18 last year and has not been seen since, despite
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Call for restrictions on student homes
A COUNCILLOR is calling for planning restrictions on student housing in several neighbourhoods near the University of York. Hull Road councillor Roger Pierce wants Article 4 designation for Badger Hill, Newland Park and Garrow Hill. This could
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Selby man admits making hoax call that led to rescue alert
HELICOPTERS were scrambled and a rescue boat launched after a man claimed his brother had jumped into the river at Selby. Now Jason Robey has admitted wasting police time when he made the hoax 999 call earlier this year. Robey, 25, of Johnson Street,
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Over-18 card scheme rolled out in Selby
OVER 18s who appear to be under age are being given a helping hand to get into pubs and clubs thanks to a new scheme being rolled out in Selby. Selby District Community Safety Partnership has introduced a free ID4U “proof of age” card to make
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York Theatre Royal expansion plan is scrutinised
COUNCILLORS are to take a closer look at plans to expand York’s Theatre Royal. The plans seek permission for the theatre to expand into the De Grey Rooms, in St Leonard’s Place. The application states the new space would be used for a theatre workshop
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Hospital bosses seek permission to build family housing on car park
PLANS to build new family homes on the site of a York car park have been submitted, despite former nurses’ quarters laying empty and derelict only yards away. York Hospitals NHS Trust has submitted the plans to build four four-bedroom properties
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Model displayed in window as part of life-drawing exercise
SHOPPERS got more than they bargained for when they strolled through York and saw a semi-nude model on display in the city centre. The model, part covered by a sheet to spare her blushes, posed in the window of ArtEstee, in Goodramgate, on Saturday as
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Voting change ‘should apply to local elections’
A YORK campaigner for voting reform is calling for local council elections to be changed as well as general elections. Chris Brace, a member of York For Voting Reform, the group which organised and carried out a voting reform rally in the city in May
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Son takes mum hostage
AN AMERCIAN is behind bars after allegedly holding his mother hostage – because she would not iron his clothes. Robert Edward Tyrrell Jr, 29, has been charged with aggravated assault and false imprisonment after allegedly holding a gun to his mum
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Matthew Guiver to run the York 10k in aid of COCO children’s charity
A SELF-CONFESSED novice runner is set to take part in this year’s York 10k to raise funds for a children’s charity. Matthew Guiver, who lives in the South Bank area of the city, will be lining up with thousands of other runners for the Run For All York
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Thousands turned up at 112th Bishop Wilton Show and Craft Fair
ALL creatures great and small provided the attractions at the 112th Bishop Wilton Show and Craft Fair. Visitors marvelled at a birds of prey display, cheered on the horses in showjumping competitions and snatched a bargain at the craft stands. Thousands
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Anger as Barmby festival posters are ripped down
Organisers of a village fun day in East Yorkshire were surprised when their posters were ripped down by council workers. Ian Boyall co-ordinates the Barmby Feast of Fun Festival in Barmby-on-the-Marsh, which took place on Saturday. As in previous