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Cyclist injured in city centre accident
Updated: A CYCLIST was injured after she came off her a bike in Pavement, York. Police and ambulance were called to the incident, which also involved a Marks & Spencer lorry, at about 5.25pm yesterday. The woman, aged in her 30s, was taken to
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Is Labour Parking Democracy?
The Press is reporting that the deal to sell Union Terrace Car Park to the University of York St John looks set for approval. I can't believe it? Will we be blessed with another crap (sorry innovative modern) building that obscures views of the
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York Mailing buys Pindar businesses out of administration, saving 255 jobs
SCARBOROUGH printing business G A Pindar & Son, and its subsidiaries Pindar plc and Pindar Print, have today appointed administrators and sold part of the business to York Mailing. Pindar, which employs 432 staff, has so far made no redundancies and
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Countdown to The Galtres Festival - August 26-28
FESTIVAL fever has hit North Yorkshire, with the countdown to The Galtres Festival, which takes place over August Bank Holiday (August 26-28), now in full swing. The Charlatans are headlining the Saturday night, with British Sea Power leading the way
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Review: Savoy Family Cajun Band, The Band Room, Low Mill, Farndale, Monday
ANN Savoy is not the first and will not be the last visiting American musician to wonder if she has wandered deep into the back of beyond – or maybe Tolkien’s Middle Earth – while crossing the valley to Low Mill. “We were thinking nobody’s gonna
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Youth sought after city centre assault
POLICE have appealed for information after a York man was assaulted in the city centre. The attack happened outside the Viceroy Indian restaurant in Monkgate at just after midnight, in the early hours of Saturday, July 16. Earlier that evening, the
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Captain Alex Benson smarting at dogfight for Knights
ALEX BENSON has given a forthright opinion on York City Knights’ current predicament – and says every player must now earn their crust if they are to pull away from the Championship drop zone. The Knights were left just two points from safety – and
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Betfred to sponsor Ebor Handicap
BOOKMAKERS Betfred have announced they will be sponsoring the Ebor Handicap at York this year for the first time following their purchase of the Tote. The newly-titled Betfred Ebor, which was first run on the Knavesmire in 1843, is the most valuable
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It was only a mistake
CHIEF Constable Grahame Maxwell has received a vote of confidence from a very large council, by 64 votes out of a total of 72. So will the people who never made a mistake please leave him alone to continue his duties. Costly or otherwise, at
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Can’t be a saving
A NEW ‘Red Top’ tabloid is being distributed to the citizens of York by the Labour administration. It describes the many benefits to be imposed on one and all. On the first page, under the heading “Budget changes to boost the city services
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Bumpy waste of money
WHEN the authorities responsible for covering York with useless and dangerous speed bumps, somebody decided it was a good idea to place one on the south side of the bridge over the disused railway line on Haxby Road (now a cycle lane). However, cunning
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Have your say on York
THE city council has recently begun a programme of consultation on a major appraisal of the characteristics and qualities which people think make York special. This appraisal will inform policies which will conserve these qualities and manage change
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Their choice to fight
I AGREE with R Westmorland (Letters, July 22) that the official statements from our Government regarding British armed forces in Afghanistan, and also Iraq, are little short of propaganda. Of course, we have our military there to support the American
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Wind farms costly way to cut carbon
YOU have to hand it to this Government, and especially to Chris Huhne, the Energy Secretary. Their ability to abdicate responsibility for their obsessive drive for wind farms is beyond belief. Money-grabbing private enterprises and landowners
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Union Terrace sell off - whose idea was it?
ANDREW Walker asks (Letters, July 23) about the evidence for the hasty decision about the selling of Union Terrace Car and Coach Park to York St John University for expansion; is it a hasty decision? The Liberal Democrats commissioned a report
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Glum truth behind ‘smiley’ Tories
REMEMBER back in the depths of winter when the country ground to a halt because of snow with trains unable to move; do you recall the transport minister? Philip Hammond is the name, closing down British manufacturing is his game. For this very same
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Such loss is futile
DEFENCE Secretary Liam Fox was, apparently, “deeply saddened” to learn about the death of Lance Corporal Paul Watkins, recently killed, in Afghanistan. How desperately sad, and appalling, the death of the Lance Corporal killed, apparently, by a
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I think that too
I WOULD like to express my support for Geoff Robb (Letters, July 20) regarding the Scottish people. I, too, am sick of the sneering attitude of many Scots to the English. Further to this end, I have asked our MP, Greg Knight, to raise
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Review: A Summer Gala Evening of Dance and Song, Grand Opera House, York, Sunday
AT 11pm on Saturday, Sergei Polunin, the youngest ever principal dancer at the Royal Ballet, was still dancing on stage in Norway, and so too were Leanne Benjamin and Thomas Whitehead. By 6am on Sunday, they were on a flight out of Copenhagen,
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Truth about Frank Fernie
IN RESPONSE to Bryan R Lawson’s and Derek Martin’s letters about Frank Fernie (Letters, July 19), Mr Martin criticises Anne Rylatt (Letters July 12) for “offering a reference for someone she doesn’t know”. However, he and Mr Lawson show themselves
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Forms of cruelty
IN RESPONSE to Richard Brennan’s comment on the lenient sentence handed out to Pamela and Joseph Palmer for cruelty and neglect to the many animals in their supposed care, I strongly agree (letters, July 23). However, a higher fine would be out of
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That was quick
WHAT a result! Within a few short hours of getting out of bed, the ball was rolling and then success, mission accomplished – the golden goal (Looking for Louis, Letters, July 21). Well done to The Press in helping me in my search for the family
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Norway’s wound will go very deep
WE NEEDED something to snap us out of our obsession with media malpractice and bring a bit of perspective to our lives, but did it have to be this? We’d got used to the news being dominated by an issue which, while very serious, also had elements of
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Cat’s career mushrooms
Childhood toys are the inspiration for a range of jewellery handmade in York. MAXINE GORDON reports. MOST of us grow out of our childhood toys, but 25-year-old Catherine Armitage is building a career from her treasured play things. Catherine is a jewellery
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Hard to keep tabs
“How’s Nick?” “I don’t know, I haven’t seen him for three days.” I’d asked my friend’s partner about their teenage son, who was staying with his girlfriend. “At least I think he is,” he said. One of the many challenges faced by parents of teenagers
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Alison Hartwell - Harrogate Holidays
WHEN Alison Hartwell and her husband, Keith, decided to buy an existing holiday lettings business, they knew they were up to the challenge. Not long before, in 1999, they had sold the popular Balmoral Hotel which they had run with its restaurant for
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Inclusive Innovations Ltd
CAP that! An invention which holds your glasses firm on your peak cap as you play tennis, go jogging or play golf. The iiCap and now its follow-through, the iiClip which fits most standard caps, is the brainchild of inventor Dr Kin Kam of Inclusive Innovations
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Fewer Yorkshire firms in trouble
FEWER businesses in Yorkshire are getting into trouble. Levels of critical business distress have fallen by seven per cent in the second quarter of 2011 compared with the same period of 2010. Figures released by leading business rescue
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Harrogate law firm approved to hold mediation meetings
STOWE Family Law Settlements, Harrogate, has become one of a handful of legal practices outside London permitted to hold mediation meetings known as MIAMs. Since April 2011, most couples are now expected to attend a MIAM – a Mediation Information
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Yorkshire's Bairstow and Root called up for England Lions
Yorkshire pair Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root have been handed England Lions call-ups to face Sri Lanka ‘A’ in the coming weeks. Bairstow and Root have been named in a 12-man squad for the four-day match at Scarborough, starting next Tuesday. And York
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Heworth thrown out of York Vale cup final
HPH Cup finalists Heworth have been eliminated from the competition for playing ineligible players in their semi-final. The team they beat in the semi-final, North Cave, will now take their place in the final against Copmanthorpe on Sunday, July 31
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Ripon triathlon record broken by York athlete
YORK-BASED professional triathlete Philip Graves recently won the Ripon triathlon, breaking the course record in the process. Graves took on the 1,500 metre lake swim, 40 kilometre bike and 10km run in fine style to record the fastest swim and bike
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Cliffe topple Selby Town in pre-season friendly
CLIFFE Town FC started their pre-season programme with a 2-1 win over Selby Town reserves. Shane Cawkill opened the scoring and, after Aaron Lees saw his penalty hit an upright, Cliffe had to wait late on before Andy Addison netted. Selby’s reply was
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Sessay smite Scots to surge into Village Cup semi-finals
Sessay Cricket Club’s marathon journey to the Scottish outpost of Freuchie ended in success as they secured a place in the last four of the Persimmon National Village Cup. Batting first, the holders were in trouble at 6-3 following the early dismissal
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York swimmer Chloe Buck set for national championships
YORK swimmer Chloe Buck is set to take her recent medal winning form onto the national stage at this week’s British Gas Championships. The 14-year-old is due to compete in six events at the Ponds Forge national event in Sheffield after impressing at
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Closest finish in 25 years in prospect for IT Sports tennis league
THE IT Sports Mixed Doubles Tennis League heads into the closing fortnight of the regular season with the prospect of the closest finish in 25 years. Only two promotion or relegation issues have so far been resolved. Unbeaten Stamford
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Green-tech achieves ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditation
GREEN-tech the York supplier of materials, tools and equipment to the landscaping trade has earned top accreditation for excellence of products and service. The Nun Monkton firm has achieved ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditation which gives Green-tech
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GDP growth slows to 0.2 per cent
GDP has increased by 0.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2011, compared to the first quarter of the year. The rate of growth has slowed from 0.5 per cent in the first quarter, but puts growth at 0.7 per cent year-on-year. Output in the production
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Indoor encounter yields net gains for David Lloyd tennis club
David Lloyd took advantage of the summer storms by not losing a rubber to Pocklington in one of the few Tyke Petroleum Tennis League matches to beat the downpurs. In a fiercely fought contest, under the arched roofs, new David Lloyd member Jan Dyl top-scored
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Goodwood’s gaze on duel between Frankel and Canford Cliffs
The Duel on the Downs takes pride of place on day two of Glorious Goodwood tomorrow when the Group 1 Sussex Stakes sees the unbeaten Frankel take on Canford Cliffs, winner of seven of his ten races, in what promises to be one of the races of the season
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York City Ladies FC awards night
SARA Renfrew and Megan Bramham were named as joint first-team Players’ Player of the Year winners at York City Ladies’ annual presentation night. The pair were given their awards at Pike Hills Golf Club, where the achievements of Abbi Webster
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Tributes paid to balcony leap man
THE desperate efforts to save a barman’s life after he jumped from a balcony into the River Ouse were revealed at an inquest in York. The man, named yesterday as Richard Horrocks, 21, worked at Revolution off Coney Street, but was due to start a new
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Three injured in smash in Sancton
POLICE in East Yorkshire have appealed for witnesses to a serious crash in Sancton, which resulted in three people being treated in hospital. The crash, involving a blue Ford Fiesta, which was travelling towards Market Weighton, and a red Rover
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John Lewis eyes York site
YORK could be set to get a John Lewis store, as the company plans a major expansion across the country. The retailer is in talks with a developer about a specific site on the city’s outskirts. The firm wants to open ten “mini-stores”
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Man killed in A61 crash
A 30-year-old man has been killed in a car crash on the A61 near Harrogate. The crash happened at just after 2.30pm on Sunday, between North Rigton and Harrogate, and involved a red Alfa Romeo Spider and a silver 3 Series BMW, which was heading towards
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Tragic student’s life is celebrated
FRIENDS and family gathered at York Minster yesterday to celebrate the life of James Jarvis, a book-loving student of medieval history who died aged only 22. James’s family told how the popular York student was close to completing an MA in medieval history
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Child hurt in Melrosegate crash
A WOMAN and a child were treated by paramedics following a crash between a motorcycle and a car in York yesterday. The incident took place at the junction of Alcuin Avenue and Melrosegate at about 10.55am. The man riding the motorbike was also treated
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Goole benefits cheat sentenced
A GOOLE resident who fraudulently claimed £6,215.45 in benefits has been issued with a two-year conditional discharge. Gary Buck, 40, of Charles Drive, admitted he had failed to inform East Riding of Yorkshire Council about a change to his employment
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Union Terrace car park deal ‘sealed’
THE controversial sale of a York coach and car park is set to be sealed in the face of huge opposition. City of York Council’s cabinet looks set to approve selling the Union Terrace site to York St John University for a campus expansion, with
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Cycling thief steals OAP’s handbag
A THIEF on a bike snatched a handbag from an 82-year-old woman as she was walking into York city centre. The thief, a man in his 30’s, was riding a bike along Tadcaster Road, near Ainsty Grove, when he grabbed the handbag as he rode past the
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Colonial Dress goes on display at York Art Gallery
A DRESS with a real sense of direction has gone on show in York. The Colonial Dress, which is now being displayed at York Art Gallery, is made entirely of world maps and shows Britain’s former colonies across the globe. Designed by Susan Stockwell
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A1 suicide threat after Brotherton shop raid
NEGOTIATORS were called to a bridge above the A1 after a man told officers he was going to jump from it, police have revealed. The incident followed an alleged shoplifting incident and a chase on foot from the post office in Byram, near Brotherton.
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Holidaybreak confirms Cox and Kings as potential buyer
LUXURY holiday business, Cox and Kings, is the company in discussions over a possible sale of Holidaybreak. Cox and Kings, which is more than 250 years old, may make an offer for the business for at a price of 432.1 pence in cash per ordinary share,
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Jeff Wall nominated for Community Pride award
THE father of a murdered York man has been praised by his family for keeping them together, despite his debilitating illness. Jeff Wall’s son, Daniel, was killed by drug dealer John Marshall in 2003, and Jeff’s daughter, Rebecca, said her father’s
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Taking up exercise
AN EVENT aimed at giving families in York a taste of some the city’s sporting and leisure activities took place in Rowntree Park. More than 35 stalls from clubs, teams and organisations in the city pitched up in the park on Saturday to show off everything
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Welcome for 20mph zone pilot scheme
PROPOSALS for a new pilot scheme of 20mph speed limits in York have been welcomed by the city’s Green Party. City of York Council’s executive member for city strategy, Coun Dave Merrett, will today decide whether to extend the area covered by the reduced
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Big wheel bat survey finished
A BAT survey has been carried out in York’s Museum Gardens, which should pave the way for a fresh bid to construct a big wheel. A spokesman for York Museums Trust said the organisation would be getting a bat report at the end of this week, after which
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House with 3/4 mile long garden goes on the market
A RETIRED couple have put their house on the market complete with one of the most unusual gardens in the country – which measures 30ft wide by three-quarters of a mile long. Former postmaster and mayor Ian Topham, 73, bought his two-bedroom
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Dancefloor attack in Harrogate nightclub
A 19-year-old man was left with a cut above his eye and bruising to his face, after he was hit with a bottle in a North Yorkshire nightclub. Harrogate police are investigating the assault, which took place at the Viper Rooms at about 1am on Friday
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Firm support for Gay Pride march
ALMOST 40 firms and shops around York are supporting this weekend’s Gay Pride march by offering discounts to anyone wearing a York Pride 2011 wristband during Pride week. The main sponsor of the march is Northern Rail, and other sponsors of the march
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York primary school cook up a treat
TALENTED young chefs from primary schools throughout York marked the end of term with a cookery competition. Organised by Frances Outram, Joseph Rowntree School’s food technology teacher, pupils were asked to create a sweet and savoury dish suitable
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Brave microlight pilot reaches Bali
PARAPLEGIC microlight pilot Dave Sykes has reached Bali in his continuing attempt at a record-breaking flight from York to Sydney. Dave, a member of York Flying Club at Rufforth Airfield, left Kuala Lumpur last Thursday after lengthy delays and then
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Pocklington couple have tea with the Queen
A couple from near York swapped Yorkshire tea for royal tea when they attended the Queen’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. Pocklington resident Wayne Christie, team manager of the Yorkshire Waters Contact Centre in Bradford, travelled to London with
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Charity walkers reach Scotland
A RETIRED York vicar and her husband have reached Scotland in their sponsored walk from Land’s End to John O’Groats. The Reverend Nancy Eckersley, 60, former vicar of Heslington, and her husband John, 68, said the Scottish border represented quite a
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Clothes store plan for former York nightclub
THE site of a former York nightclub is set to be turned into an outdoor equipment and clothing store. Developers have applied to City of York Council to tweak a scheme allowing an as-yet-unnamed firm to move into the building which once housed Ikon
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East Yorkshire councillors urged to back heart unit campaign
COUNCILLORS in East Yorkshire are to be asked to support the campaign against controversial plans to close the region’s only children’s heart surgery unit. The NHS is considering closing the paediatric heart surgery service at Leeds General
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Mother and son turn up safe
A YOUNG mother and her baby son, who went missing following a violent assault in North Yorkshire in which her father was seriously injured, have turned up safe and well. Natalie Foster, 18, and her seven-month-old son, Robert, had not been seen following
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York Hospital staff praised
More than 150 people gathered to recognise the hard work and commitment of staff at York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The annual event, held at Sandburn Hall, awards staff and volunteers for their achievements at work and is based on nominations
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Free wi-fi boost for York libraries
ALL libraries in York will soon have free internet access and self-service as part of City of York Council plans. Already available at Clifton, Tang Hall, Haxby, York and Acomb Explore Centres, the council is now rolling out free wi-fi to all
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Hambleton and Richmondshire in plan to recycle cardboard
A FRESH look at introducing kerbside cardboard recycling is set to be taken by two North Yorkshire councils next year. Hambleton and Richmondshire District Councils have received a petition calling for cardboard to be collected and recycled from properties
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‘Carmageddon’ anger over A64 closure
POLICE have been urged to re-open roads more quickly in future, following complaints about the length of time the A64 was shut after a crash last week. The road network across York was hit by traffic chaos when motorists were diverted through the
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Rehabilitation group celebrates 20th anniversary
A REHABILITATION group in York which helps hundreds of people with brain injuries each year, has celebrated its 20th anniversary. The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT), provides rehabilitation focused on individual patients, and marked the event
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Golf day in memory of Clive Gott
A MEMORIAL golf day is being held in memory of popular Tadcaster sports fanatic Clive Gott. The event on August 10 at Kirbymoorside Golf Club, Manor Vale, will raise money for the Clive Gott Foundation, which has been set up to support youngsters in
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Selby residents invited to be involved in decisions
RESIDENTS in Selby need to get more involved with the way the council makes decisions, the leader of the town’s Labour party has claimed. Currently, there are five Community Engagement Forums (CEFs), which cover Selby and almost 80 parishes, with boards
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Mia designs new Nestlé recycling logo
CHILDREN from a York school have helped Nestlé’s factory achieve its aim of sending no waste to landfill tips. The Press reported last week how the confectionery giant had achieved zero waste four years ahead of target, by recycling and recovering
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Foreign affair for youngsters
YOUNGSTERS at a school near York got to grips with foreign languages as their studies took on an international flavour. Forest of Galtres Primary School marked its language day by asking pupils to choose a country and dress for the occasion, with costumes
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Cash on the menu for York charity
A YORK hotel hosted an evening of food cooked by York’s Masterchef finalist Sara Danesin Medio to raise money for Jessie’s Fund, a charity for seriously-ill children. Lesley Schatzberger, Jessie’s Fund director, said: “It was terrific for the Dean
