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York's big screen plan abandoned
PLANS to set up a big screen in York in time for the 2012 Olympics have been scrapped. Officials say they have abandoned the idea after they failed to find a suitable site. City leaders had hoped to team up with the BBC as part of its national “The
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Police step up search for missing dad
A MASSIVE police search has been launched as the investigation into a missing dad-of-two enters its third day. Search helicopters, underwater divers and mountain rescue workers have been scrambled to help detectives search for David Huitson
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Selby loses one of its chances to have an Enterprise Zone
SELBY’S Olympia Park development has lost one of its chances to become an Enterprise Zone. The York, North Yorkshire and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) had shortlisted the site as one of four potential areas it would submit to Government
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LEP chooses site for North Yorkshire Enterprise Zone
THE YORK, North Yorkshire and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has chosen Scarborough Business Park as its preferred location for an Enterprise Zone. The site will now be assessed against proposals submitted by other LEPs nationally
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Confidence sky high as Simon Dyson eyes fifth crown
WORLD-CLASS credentials are in the bag for York-born Simon Dyson as he plots another European Tour conquest. Four times a winner in his decade as pro on the European Tour Dyson is convinced he is in such a formidable groove of form that he could soon
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Kept away by the changes at library
IT WAS interesting to read the letters from Sue Towers (Letters, June 13) and Mr and Mrs Rodick Letters, June 8) giving opposing views to the changes at the Explore Library in York. Well, at least they can actually get there. Thanks to the removal
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What a rude driver
AT about 4.30pm on Monday, I was returning home by car along Hull Road. About 300 yards before the junction of Hull Road and Pineland’s Way, I indicated my intention to turn left, slowing down and gradually braking before I made my turn. The driver
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Thoughts on cycling
AFTER reading in The Press of June 7 that Hugh Bayley had claimed £15 in expenses for his cycle and then seeing that he was going to be cycling with children from the Kool Kids Club, I wondered if he would be putting that on his expenses too. Most
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Religion is politics
THANK god that the Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken out. Like Prince Charles on occasion, he will get into trouble for ‘interfering’. But interference, so called, may be the only way to expose the error and lack of compassion of our rulers. Religion
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Join the The New Generation Singing Club party
THIS year sees the tenth anniversary of The New Generation Singing Club. To celebrate, the 300-plus members who have attended the club, plus friends and supporters, are invited to a party, courtesy of the Gallery Night Club, on Saturday, July, 2
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Throwing light on it
LAST Christmas I was lucky enough to be in Melbourne, Australia staying with my son and his wife. On several of our journeys I noticed solar panels at the sides of the road. When I asked why, I was told they powered the lights at night saving each
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Our lost bus link
I WOULD like to give my wholehearted support to the points made by Rob Johnson (Letters, June 7). The evening bus service out of York on the A19 via Skelton and Shipton and other villages north of York provided a vital link for many people. The
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Make sure to pay
SUPPLYING local produce to the hospital service as suggested by the chef James Martin (The Press, June 9) is a great idea. But what the gentleman does not realise is if the hospital runs on the system keeping the money in their bank for a month or
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Missing my point about Olympics
BOB Redwood (Letters, June 10) seems to have missed the point of my letter regarding the transport arrangements for the Olympics. My main point was why should transport workers be paid any extra for doing their normal work. One would assume that
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Banish scapegoats
In response to Mr D Wardell (Letters, June 10), I would probably consider voting UKIP, but do all UKIP voters agree that anybody who is a benefit recipient is a problem? Godfrey Bloom’s original offensive comments made no allowances for those
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Name change messes with history
IT HAS been reported that a remake of the Dambusters film is going to change the name of Guy Gibson’s dog. This should be abandoned immediately. To re-name Gibson’s Labrador by substituting a “D” for an “N”, thus calling the dog “Digger”, is not only
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Teacher sets focus on the working world
A YORK teacher is taking part in a programme organised by billionaire inventor James Dyson to help inspire design and technology pupils. Steven Parkinson, of Archbishop Holgate’s CE School, is one of a handful of teachers nationwide to be given a place
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Vice-Chancellor’s Awards winners
WINNERS of a new award scheme at the University of York have been announced. The Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Outstanding Achievement recognise and reward staff and students who have made significant contributions to key elements in the university plan
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End cheap jibes
HAVING failed to become a Labour councillor, Owain Gardner now fails to provide any credible response to the valid criticisms of Matthew Laverack against disastrous affordable housing policies (Letters, June 11). Cheap jibes about an eccentric epithet
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UN caught in trap
THE United Nations has been unable to agree on how to deal with the situation in Syria and stop the slaughter between rebels and government supporters. Why? All Middle East countries are in the United Nations and discussing each other’s regime problems
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Aldborough Festival opens with a taste of OperaUpClose
A YOUNG opera company whose debut production saw off the likes of the Royal Opera and English National Opera at the 2011 Olivier Awards will take to the stage on the opening night of the Northern Aldborough Festival. Tomorrow, at 7pm, OperaUpClose
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LEPs to focus on growing small and medium-sized local businesses
LOCAL Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) will focus on growing small and medium-sized local businesses to replace public-sector jobs. The chairmen of both of York’s LEPs, and a researcher from the Centre for Cities, discussed York’s role with city leaders
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New deal for Avacta
AVACTA Group, which develops technology to test pharmaceutical drugs in the early stages in development, has entered into a collaborative venture with its US partner Pall Corporation to reach new markets. Pall, a global leader in filtration, separation
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Rapeseed oil products to be launched at show
A NORTH Yorkshire rapeseed oil producer will launch its latest products at Harrogate Speciality Food Show on June 26. Thixendale-based Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil has created a cold-pressed rapeseed oil mayonnaise, as well as a fennel seed dressing, smoked
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Expansion of Chamber role helps to create new jobs
YORK and North Yorkshire Chamber is expanding with new services including a mentoring panel, Peer-2-Peer programme, press desk and HR helpline. The services have created four new jobs for commercial sales manager Rebecca Mason; events manager Matilda
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Contract boost for Shepherd Construction
SHEPHERD Construction has won a £17 million design and build contract for a new hall of residence at the University of Warwick. It will start work next month on the 500 student bedrooms, resident warden’s house, deputy warden flat and 11 residential
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Stamford Bridge goes top of Foss Evening Cricket League
Stamford Bridge have taken the outright lead in the championship race of the Foss Evening Cricket League with a five-wicket victory over last year’s champions Woodhouse Grange. A strong opening stand from Paul Milner (48) and Dom Rhodes (
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Orange march planned for York
GEOFF Buxton appears a little bewildered by all the fuss. In many ways he is just an ordinary bloke – a North Yorkshireman by birth, he’s ex-Forces, lives near York, and works as an administrator at a local factory, which he would rather not identify
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Ryan Sidebottom given chance to rest after Yorkshire’s attack regains strength
Ryan Sidebottom is set to miss Yorkshire’s return to Friends Life t20 action following this weekend’s County Championship match against Durham at the Riverside. White Rose captain Andrew Gale has revealed that Sidebottom has been battling against “a
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Chris Thompson reaches third round of darts contest
ACOMB arrows ace Chris Thompson reached the third round of the Bobby Bourn Memorial Players Championships at Barnsley. Thompson beat Ken MacNeil 6-5 and Michael Barnard 6-4 en route to meeting Peter Wright in the last 32 before losing 6-0 to the world
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Under-12 boys’ trial
THE final trial for the 2011/12 York Schoolboys Under-11s football squad will be held at York College on Monday. Players should meet at the College in Sim Balk Lane at 5.45pm. Selected trialists: Harvey Lumb, Alistair Clothier, Alex Clarke, George
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Sessay beat Easingwold in Pilmoor Evening Cricket League
Pilmoor Evening Cricket League division one leaders Sessay handed out an emphatic defeat to hosts Easingwold. James Easton bowled a fine five-over spell to claim three top-order wickets for the loss of just ten runs. With Dan Easton taking 2-24 and
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Yorkshire Seconds pile on the runs at Stamford Bridge
A record crowd bore witness to a run spree by Yorkshire Seconds at Stamford Bridge yesterday. The ground was swelled by close on 400 fans with the overflow car park having to be used to accommodate the bumper attendance for the visit of Derbyshire in
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Charlotte Sanderson finishes 16th in Castle Howard 10k Trail Race
THIRSK and Sowerby Harriers runner Charlotte Sanderson won the women’s event at the Castle Howard 10k Trail Race. On one of her rare club appearances, Sanderson came 16th overall in a time of 40 minutes 33 seconds. Steve Middleton finished eighth
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Dringhouses Football Club show off trophy haul
A NEW trophy cabinet might be needed at Dringhouses Football Club. The St Helens Road-based outfit have enjoyed a remarkable season – winning five competitions. The senior side took the York Minster Engineering Football League premier division title
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Tributes to York RL stalwart Alan Smith
FORMER York Rugby League Club player and Southlands ARLC stalwart Alan Smith has died, aged 84. It is claimed that Smith, who lived in South Bank, was the youngest-ever player to turn out for York, having signed as a 15-year-old schoolboy. That could
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Simon Dyson tips mate Luke to rule US Open roost
WORLD number one Luke Donald has been tipped by York’s Simon Dyson to land his first major championship. As the world’s best golfers gather for tomorrow’s US Open at The Congressional course in Maryland, Dyson said pundits should look no further
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Corinthians footballers just miss out on veteran silverware
WAYNE Halligan’s brace could not prevent York Corinthians missing out on a piece of veteran silverware. The efforts of Halligan proved in vain as Harrogate Railway’s Sherwood over-35s ran out 3-2 winners in the York Corinthians Charity League Division
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Steve Beck's Olympic flame bid fired by York City supporters
YORK City Supporters’ Trust are hoping that long-standing board member Steve Beck can become an Olympic torchbearer and even carry the famous flame around Bootham Crescent’s pitch. Beck has been nominated by the Trust for the honour when the torch passes
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Mark Summers going for gold in World Games
A Tockwith coach is hoping to lead the Great Britain football team to success at the Special Olympic Summer Games in Greece later this month. Mark Summers, 46, is hoping to use his 15 years of experience coaching learning disabled football to inspire
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York City trio boost for charity match
FORMER York City favourites Andy McMillan, Steve Tutill and Glenn Naylor will dig out their boots for a charity match at York College on Sunday, June 26. The trio will be included in the York City Past Players XI that are due to take on York Corinthians
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Phil Makin revels in ‘best chance’ of Royal Ascot success
Bapak Chinta, who streaked home to an easy success at Hamilton on his one and only start, is napped to complete an encore tomorrow at no less a venue than Royal Ascot. The North Yorkshire colt is selected to draw first blood on day three of the prestigious
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Frankel in line for York date in Juddmonte
NORTH Yorkshire had no joy on the opening day of Royal Ascot – but racing in the region could be buoyed by an appearance at York of horse of the moment Frankel. Trainer Sir Henry Cecil said Frankel could be set to race in the Juddmonte International
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Child sex assault shame of banker
A HIGH-FLYING banker’s life is in ruins after he sexually abused a child guest at his home in York. Neil Hopkinson, 50, was a senior manager in charge of a £1 billion portfolio at a City financial institution, but was today in jail with his marriage
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Wind farm row vicar defended by council
RESIDENTS opposed to controversial plans for a wind farm on the edge of York attended a village meeting last night to call for the the resignation of their vicar from the parish council. Villagers in Copmanthorpe attended the parish council
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A real buzz about pupils’ ideas for a bee garden
A GROUP of York school pupils are planning to boost Britain’s bee population thanks to an initiative by housing company Barratt. A team from Barratt Yorkshire East has visited children from Tang Hall primary school, in York, to put together plans for
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HMS York heads home after tour
HMS York is homeward bound after an encounter with a familiar Yorkshire sight during a South American tour. The Type 42 destroyer made a sea rendezvous with the Chilean warship Almirante Williams, which was previously HMS Sheffield until she was
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Concerns raised over student home plan for fancy dress shop
PLANS to turn a fancy dress shop in York into a home for students are to be scrutinised by councillors following concerns from residents. Justin Heaven, who runs Fantasy World in Main Street, Fulford, is planning to relocate the business, which has been
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Apprenticeships are just the job
THE YORK Apprenticeship Challenge launched today by The Press is urging employers to take on apprentices to improve the local economy. The York Apprenticeship Challenge to find 100 new apprenticeship opportunities in 100 days has been initiated
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York scoops new tourism award
YORK has been named the best destination in the UK for a group visit. The city overcame competition from popular tourist destinations, including London and Blackpool, in the awards organised by Group Travel Organiser magazine. The magazine
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Selby pit chief is cleared over death
A SELBY miner has been cleared of breaching safety rules at a pit where a fellow worker was killed. John Alstead was manager of the Daw Mill colliery, near Coventry, in June 2006, when colleague Trevor Steeples, 46, was overcome by methane gas as
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Guillemots exhibition opens at Nunnington Hall
VISITORS to a North Yorkshire country house will have more to experience than their stately surroundings this summer, thanks to an art exhibition from a BRIT-nominated band. Nunnington Hall, near Helmsley, will host an exhibition from Guillemots until
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Revamped libraries’ plan is approved
NEW plans for the future of North Yorkshire’s libraries have been given the go-ahead. North Yorkshire County Council’s executive has approved keeping facilities open in “key” locations, such as Selby, Malton and Norton and Pickering, but with fewer
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Oh, no... not more Government cuts?
YORK MPs Hugh Bayley and Julian Sturdy visited apprentice hairdressers at York College in support of the York Apprenticeship Challenge. Mr Bayley said apprenticeship starts have increased by more than ten per cent this year, following an
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Good causes to share £9.5 million
PART of a huge government handout worth millions is to be shared between charities in our region to help them through the coalition Government’s spending cuts. A number of organisations in Yorkshire and the Humber will share £9.5 million from the
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Police appeal over knifepoint robbery
DO you recognise these men? They are wanted in connection with a knifepoint robbery in York. A local 23-year-old man was robbed by three men in Bootham, near the junction with Grosvenor Terrace, and police are seeking witnesses. Men threatened the
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Humber Bridge toll rises by 11 per cent
TOLLS on the Humber Bridge are to rise by 30p after the Government gave its approval for the increase. The bridge’s board had applied to the Department for Transport for the 11 per cent rise to be introduced in order to pay back its £330 million
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Man, 29, took overdose of malaria drug
A MAN who killed himself with a massive drug overdose at his York home had visited an internet suicide chat room, an inquest was told. Lee Andrew Marks, 29, of Theresa Close, Huntington, was socially isolated, said York consultant psychiatrist Susan
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Showtime for catwalk duo
The finalists of a fun competition to find the faces of this year’s Great Yorkshire Show have been selected – now the aspiring models are preparing to step on to the catwalk on the first day of England’s premier agricultural show. Earlier this year,
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York youngsters on the run...
YOUNGSTERS at schools across York have been getting fit for fun in this year’s Tesco Great School Run. About 700 young runners and parents from city schools including Badger Hill, Osbaldwick and Lord Deramore’s took part in the 2km run at Archbishop
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York pensioner raises almost £3,000 for Candlelighters
A YORK pensioner has raised almost £3,000 for charity, by selling hand-embroidered crosses. George Bye, 88, of Abbeyfield House, Tadcaster Road, was inspired to raise money for Candlelighters after the death of his niece, Kirsty, at the age of seven
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Over-limit driver is spared jail term
A MOTORIST caught driving while almost four times the legal drink-drive limit has been spared a prison sentence by Selby magistrates. Christopher John Howe, of Meadow View, Sherburn-in-Elmet, was followed in his Ford Mondeo by a police officer on a motorbike
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Firm plans to develop North Yorkshire sites
AN environmental company specialising in sustainable energy has reiterated its intention to develop two sites in North Yorkshire. Peel Environmental has announced it is considering developing 11 sites around the country owned by UK Coal, including the
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Heartbeat team to take part in Race for Life
THE family of a North Yorkshire writer who inspired the Heartbeat television series is taking part in a huge charity run in York after he, his wife and daughter were all diagnosed with cancer. Rhoda Walker, 75, wife of Peter Walker whose Heartbeat
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York GP hits out over NHS changes
THE York GP leading a campaign against sweeping Government health reforms says the recent listening exercise on the controversial changes was “a shambles”. Earlier this week, David Cameron announced a Government U-turn on several of its key NHS reforms
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Bishopthorpe Playgroup’s top marks
THE “exceptional hard work” of staff and pupils at Bishopthorpe Playgroup has seen it handed top marks in a recent Government inspection. The playgroup recently moved to new accommodation in Ferry Lane after leaving the old school in Bishopthorpe. Despite
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School pupils in plea to dirty dog owners
CHILDREN are appealing to dog walkers to clear up after their pets after a spate of dog fouling near their school. Pupils at Scarcroft Primary School have launched a campaign to keep Scarcroft Green tidy because a rise in the amount of dog mess has
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Students of the year collect awards at York College
THE most outstanding students on vocational courses at York College have been recognised at an awards ceremony. The college hosted the Vocational Qualifications Student Of The Year Award ceremony to celebrate students’ hard work and the contribution
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Fire chiefs in pledge over cover in York
FIRE chiefs insist 31,000 people in towns and villages north of York will get a better service if a fire engine is relocated from the city centre to Huntington fire station. As suggested earlier this week in The Press, senior fire officers are standing
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York horse hospital plans submitted
MORE than 20 new jobs could be created if a scheme to set up a hospital and training centre for horses at a York college is approved. The Minster Veterinary Practice and Askham Bryan College have applied for permission to build the facility with the
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Drax team tops for safety
DRAX power station has received a gold medal award from the Royal Society For The Prevention Of Accidents. It is the third time the North Yorkshire power station has received the award, which recognises and celebrates a high standard of safety in the
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University of York campus bridge to be replaced
FEARS over how long a bridge spanning the University of York’s lake will remain safe have led to plans for a replacement being drawn up. The Vanbrugh footbridge, which acts as the main link between the north and south sides of the Heslington West campus
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Nursery staff help with study
YORK nursery assistants attended an event at the University of York to thank them for their support of research designed to improve the language skills of pre-school children. Nursery assistants from 13 York nursery schools took part in a 15-week intervention
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Roman ghosts drama
THE story of a York man who saw a ghostly legion of Roman soldiers in the city has been turned into a play for the city’s Roman Festival. The Day The Ninth Came Home is a dramatic retelling of Harry Martindale’s encounter with the Ninth Legion
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York youngsters go yellow
St Leonard’s Hospice mascot Lenny Bear joined children at York College Day Nursery to thank them for supporting the hospice’s Go Yellow Day. Yellow sunflowers are the symbol of St Leonard’s Hospice, and schools and nurseries around the area the Hospice
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Two-in-one burglary at Beverley
POLICE from East Yorkshire are appealing for information after a two-in-one burglary. Thieves got in to a property in Loefield Road, Beverley, between 9pm on Monday and 6.30am on Tuesday through an unlocked door and stole a set of vehicle keys. They
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Trustmarque launches recruitment drive as profits grow
YORK IT business Trustmarque has launched a recruitment drive after increasing gross profits by 28 per cent in the first nine months of the year. The business, which has already grown from 95 employees to 140 since 2009, is now looking to recruit
