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Burnholme Community College challenges 'inadequate' Ofsted report
A YORK school which is set to be closed by the council has challenged a report by Ofsted which gave it notice to improve. The latest report into Burnholme Community College said the achievement and overall effectiveness of the school was inadequate
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Jamal Fyfield signs new contract at York City
DEFENDER Jamal Fyfield is the latest player to sign up for York City's Football League revolution. The 23-year-old has put pen to paper this afternoon on a one-year deal with an option to extend. Fyfield played a significant role in
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Brave India off to US for special treatment
SCHOOLGIRL India Robertson is bound for the United States to receive a life-changing operation – thanks to a fantastic response to her family’s plea to raise £60,000 for specialist medical treatment. The money has been pouring in since India
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Europe-wide search for York Park&Ride builder launched
THE pan-European search has started for a firm to build two new Park&Ride sites in York in a £22 million project aimed at tackling congestion. The official contract notice for the construction of a larger site at Askham Bar, replacing the existing facility
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New York City striker tells of ‘gut feeling’
NEW striker Oli Johnson said a gut feeling told him that York City was where his football future lay. The 24-year-old free agent has signed a one-year contract, with an option to extend, at the club following his release from the Minstermen
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Seventh season will be heaven for York City stalwart
THERE was never any doubt in Daniel Parslow’s mind that he would sign a new contract at York City. The long-serving defender, about to go into his seventh season at Bootham Crescent, put pen to paper yesterday on a one-year deal with an option to
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Let’s charge for out-of-town cars
MONKS Cross 2 is seemingly on its way. I can see the positives, but I can also see the negatives. Near every major out-of-town shopping centre are decimated town centres. Merry Hill in the West Midlands has resulted in Dudley and West Bromwich having
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Spotlight on Pocklington
MATT CLARK plays a flying visit to a popular town nestling in the foothills of the Wolds. POCKLINGTON dates back to the Neolithic age, but it really began to prosper during the Middle Ages, as a market town and centre for the wool trade in
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Plight of Parkinson’s
MY husband has suffered from Parkinson’s Disease for at least ten years. It is a terrible disease with no cure, but it seems to miss out with publicity. People who have Parkinson’s can only hope that the drugs that are available to control the symptoms
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He’s too on message
IS Chris Moncrieff your political correspondent or just a Labour Party mouthpiece? The latest effort was directed at the U-turns made by the Government in response to public criticism. This listening to the public is wrong according to
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Are traffic lights to blame?
I DO hope four-year-old Leah Zeki is soon on her feet again, after her accident in Dalton Terrace (The Press, June 21), but whoever was responsible at the council for placing four sets of lights in Holgate Road should have foreseen the dangers
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Let me point out
I WISH to respond through your letters page to a recent Liberal Focus Leaflet, thereby correcting a few things. First, air quality got worse in Fulford under the previous Liberal council and current councillor, giving him plenty of time to deal
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Number 12 bus service
IT seems neither First Bus nor the council is interested in the number 12 being the worst service in York. I have contacted all parties concerned, with nothing happening. I have a list of things wrong with this service, buses missed out and always
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Taxing dilemmas
Celebrities that have avoided paying income tax by various legal systems that are only available to the rich are now, after being exposed and shamed, expressing sorrow and promising to leave these schemes. Their crocodile tears may be believed if
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Such fine service...
I JUST wanted to say how shocked I was to read about Co-Operative Funeral care in Reading, as exposed by a Channel 4 Dispatches documentary. I had to write on behalf of York Co-op Funerals to say how caring, considerate and professional they have
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Old school links
TWO years ago a small group of school friends met for the first time in 50 years for an informal lunch and chat. It was very successful, we all remembered each other and found plenty to talk about, past and present. It has been decided to repeat
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Diabetic aisles needed
I WAS impressed by your health story on Monday, headlined “Low blood sugar is key to good health”. What does need to be created is a special section for diabetics in the bigger supermarkets, alongside sections for those with other medical conditions
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Labour claim credit for everything
I WAS surprised to read that the Labour Cabinet through its involvement in Reinvigorate York was trying to take credit for the award-winning changes in Library Square (The Press, June 21). The scheme was a Liberal Democrat project that was opposed
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Barracks pleasure
MAY I just thank the organisers of Bands in the Barracks on June 21; my husband and I enjoyed the event very much. We were in two minds whether to go or not because of the heavy rain, but were glad we did. Someone must have been looking down
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What an orchestra
INSPIRATIONAL: The Simone Bolivar Orchestra from Venezuela under its charismatic conductor Gustavo has been in Russia, Scotland and is now in England performing wonderful classical concerts. The aim of this huge orchestra is to help children from
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...and a rotten stay
DURING May, Court (Branch) White Rose No 447, Ancient Order of Foresters Friendly Society, celebrated the 175th anniversary of its founding at the Cross Keys Inn, Goodramgate, York in 1837. Guests travelled from various parts of the country, some
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Forensic lab makes science site move
A FORENSIC science company that has worked on high-profile murder cases is moving to North Yorkshire. Forensic Access employs 15 staff and intends to double its workforce to 30 when it moves into offices on the same site as Government agency The Food
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Aviva in deal with Tesco
AVIVA has signed a deal with Tesco Bank to provide life insurance to its customers. The five-year agreement, which will begin later this year, will increase the customer base of Aviva’s life and pensions business, which has its headquarters in York.
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Race helps to forge friendships
A RACE forging closer links between schools has been run in North Yorkshire. The “friendship relay race” drew in pupils from seven primary schools near Catterick Garrison as part of their Olympic celebrations, which will also include a concert involving
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PR team has recipe for cookery award
A NEW awards ceremony for cookery schools has been set up by a North Yorkshire PR company. SO PR, based in Cattal, near Knaresborough, has created the British Cookery School Awards to acknowledge the role they play in driving Britain’s passion for
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New system for Thomas The Baker
NORTH Yorkshire bakers Thomas The Baker is installing retail and head-office management systems from York software business RedBlack Software as part of a £200,000 IT infrastructure overhaul. The company is installing RedBlack’s CyBake Touch shop control
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A taste for learning at Chocolate attraction
PUPILS at York schools have been getting a taste of the city’s newest tourist attraction thanks to the Children’s University. Primary school youngsters from Carr Junior, Haxby Road, Westfield and Osbaldwick have been working with University of York students
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Green teens do their groundwork at Millthorpe School
A greenhouse made from recycled plastic bottles, a chicken run and raised vegetable beds will be among the features of an imaginative new allotment taking shape at a York school. Millthorpe School, in Nunthorpe Avenue, has launched the sustainable
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Foss League: Heworth lean on all-rounder Jack
ALL-ROUNDER Jack Leaning starred for Heworth as they ended Woodhouse Grange’s unbeaten run in division one of the Foss Evening Cricket League. The Yorkshire Academy and England Under-19 player returned to his home club and spearheaded a four-wicket win
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Pilmoor League: Thirsk stay top
THIRSK remain out in front in division one of the Pilmoor Evening Cricket League. Top visited bottom when Thirsk travelled to Newburgh, with the leaders winning by 13 runs. Thirsk batted first and lost two early wickets, but were rescued by Mark Nursey
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Cricket Australia keep Yorkshire guessing
Yorkshire are still waiting on a decision from Cricket Australia over Mitchell Starc’s availability. The left-arm fast bowler, currently enjoying an impressive run in the Friends Life t20, has been selected for his country’s three-week ‘A’ tour of
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Hot-shot Lee Powell powers Celtic to Walwyn Trophy win over holders Losequest
TWO second half goals from Lee Powell ensured Acomb Celtic claimed the tenth annual Keith Walwyn Tournament at Huntington School. Celtic beat defending champions Losequest 2-1 in the final, with Powell’s two excellent strikes – the first a smash into
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Lokos toppled by Milford Marlins
AN inexperienced York Lokos ARLC were beaten 60-6 by a powerful Milford Marlins ‘A’ side in the Yorkshire Men’s League. Tom Gargan scored Lokos’ try and Danny Spencer converted. Spencer was Lokos’ man of the match, backed well by Johnny Cambridge and
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Leeds United takeover move
LEEDS UNITED have moved a step closer to a takeover after granting a due diligence period to a potential investor. The Leeds United Supporters Trust confirmed at the end of May that the npower Championship club was in talks with two interested parties
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Golf: Simon Dyson eyeing Irish Open double
ONLY an exclusive club of players have successfully defended the Irish Open – and it’s a list Simon Dyson is desperate to join. The York-born golfer travels to Royal Portrush Golf Club, in Northern Ireland, looking to become the first player for 15 years
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Golfer Danny Willett rises to challenge laid down by East Yorkshire coach
BREAKING into the world’s top 50 must be the new focus of European Tour star Danny Willett, says his East Yorkshire-based coach, after he finally broke his tournament hoodoo. Graham Walker, head professional at The Oaks Golf Club in Aughton, believes
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Shalo Diamond tipped to sparkle for in-form trainer Richard Whitaker
Richard Whitaker broke his duck for the season with a double at York a fortnight ago and the Scarcroft trainer is aiming to strike while the iron is hot with Shaloo Diamond at Newcastle tomorrow. Whitaker placed the seven-year-old to win at Ripon
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BA brings direct Heathrow flights back to regional airport
BRITISH Airways is to start four-times-a-day flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to Heathrow from December. The flights are timed to connect to worldwide destinations such as Hong Kong, New York, Johannesburg, Singapore and Sydney. Andy Lord, director
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Teacher dies after being hit by train
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular former York teacher who died after being hit by a train. Andrew Palmer, 45, of Aldborough Way off Leeman Road, worked as a maths teacher at All Saints RC School before going on to work for businesses in
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Brewery loses pylons battle in the courts
A brewery has lost its court battle to stop seven pylons being built on its land. Samuel Smith Old Brewery, of Tadcaster, went to the High Court and then the Court of Appeal in its bid to prevent the construction of a two-kilometre electricity
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New trains for East Coast line as franchise consultation launched
Updated: PASSENGERS have been promised a new fleet of trains and better stations on the railway from York to London and Edinburgh as a consultation for a new East Coast Main Line franchise gets under way. MPs and senior York councillors welcomed
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3p fuel duty rise scrapped
THE Chancellor’s decision to scrap August’s planned 3p rise in fuel duty will improve the economy, North Yorkshire business leaders have said. Matthew Lamb, managing director of Potter Group Logistics, said the decision was good news for the economy
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Police speed crackdown
POLICE mobile speed cameras will on roads across North Yorkshire from today. Among the roads targeted until July 3 will be; York Road in Haxby, the A1237 Monks Cross, Wheldrake Lane, Elvington and Woodhouse Farm, Escrick Road. Other roads will
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Pub could be closed after police review
A PUB could face new strict opening conditions or even closure after police called for a review of its licence. The New Inn, in Gowthorpe, Selby, will be the first pub to be subjected to a licensing review by Selby District Council, following orders
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Selby College gets to art of the matter
THE new deputy principal of Selby College has taken part in a whistle-stop tour and handed out surplus art materials to groups. Janet Meenaghan and other staff members took part in the Selby College Art Transplant. Janet said: “The college
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Chip shop’s business as usual pledge
THE owners of a York fish and chip shop say their business will be staying open if plans for a new bar get the go-ahead. Vudu Lounge Ltd has applied to City of York Council for permission to create the bar on the upper floors of a property in Swinegate
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Bus pull to aid Help For Heroes
UP to 40 servicemen are set to pull this double decker bus around York city centre on Sunday to raise thousands of pounds for Help For Heroes. The sponsored pull is being organised by Cliff Talmadge, of Full Sutton, near Stamford Bridge, whose son
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Hollywood-backed films to be shot in North Yorkshire
MORE blockbuster films are to put York and Yorkshire on the map after a local film company secured funding from investors. Liquid Noise Films North expects to film nine movies with a joint budget of more than £200 million across the North East and
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Museum celebrates winged wonders of insect world
THE Yorkshire Air Museum is marking National Insect Week. Part of the Elvington site, which is on land included in the first study of British butterflies and moths in 1853, is being developed into the Nature Of Flight conservation area and educational
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Funeral of fall teenager
THE funeral will be held today of a teenager from York, who died after falling from a hotel balcony on his first holiday abroad with friends. Former Huntington School pupil Iain Knox, 19, died earlier this month in Kavos, a resort on the Greek island
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Cannabis arrest
A 27-year-old Selby man was arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis yesterday. North Yorkshire Police executed a drugs warrant at a property in Kitchener Street, off Flaxley Road, at about 11.20am, and found 12 cannabis plants. The man, who
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North Yorkshire manufacturer sold to Swedish group for £30 million
A NORTH Yorkshire manufacturing business has been sold to Swedish-owned plastics business Rosti A/S. Injection moulding business McKechnie Engineered Plastics, which is based in Stamford Bridge and Pickering, was sold for £30.7 million by previous owners
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Free lung tests at York St John University
PEOPLE in York are being offered free lung tests by students and staff at York St John University. Today is World Spirometry Day, which promotes the assessment of lungs through the measurement of breath, so the university is holding the tests to alert
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Trust seeks permission to amend Derwenthorpe access route plans
SCORES of extra vehicles are set to use one of the four access routes into York’s new Derwenthorpe development - while fewer cars will use two of the other roads. The Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust has applied to City of York Council to amend the original
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Money needed to prevent landslips
COUNCIL bosses are to bid for Government cash to help prevent landslips near a coastal road in North Yorkshire. The slope, above a one-kilometre stretch of the A174 between Whitby and Sandsend, has a history of erosion. North Yorkshire County Council
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Actress Sian Phillips to take part in discussion
BAFTA-winning actress Sian Phillips will discuss her work in theatre, film and television at an event at the University of York next week. The actress, whose performances include I, Claudius, Crime And Punishment, Dune and the BBC’s Tinker, Tailor,
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High praise for new hospital, 12 months on
ONE year on from the official opening of the New Selby War Memorial Hospital patients and staff have praised the multi million- pound development. The new hospital, which also houses Selby District Council’s offices, cost £22 million, paid
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Shortfall in NHS ‘may get worse’
THE £19 million funding deficit facing the NHS in our region could easily deepen plunging NHS North Yorkshire and York in to its “worst nightmare”, according to the head of the trust. The stark warning came from trust chief executive Christopher Long
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Historic pictures of Moors sought
ANYONE with historic photographs of the North York Moors National Park in their family albums has been urged to allow them to be included in a special exhibition to mark the park’s 60th anniversary. The free Now And Then exhibition will be open at
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Golf enthusiast charity challenge
GOLF enthusiast Luke Smith was left feeling a little below par – after completing the biggest round of his life. Luke, 31, from Muncastergate, played five rounds in a row yesterday at Fulford Golf Club to raise money for charity – walking about 30 miles
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Sadie Rose Clifford, two, loses battle against cancer
Updated: SADIE Rose Clifford, the two-year-old who fought an aggressive form of childhood cancer for most of her young life, has lost her battle for life. Her family said they were at her bedside, reading her favourite story, when she died
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‘I want to mark the 800-year milestone by honouring the women of York’
A PHOTOGRAPHER is planning to mark York 800 by creating a series of portraits to highlight the contribution made to the city by women today. Andrea Denniss, of Pink Lily Photography in New Earswick, says she wants members of the public to nominate
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Taking a shine to brass weekend
THESE musicians are just some of those who will be filling York’s Museum Gardens with the sound of music at the weekend. They are all members of brass bands that will be taking part in the Brassed On music festival. The Shepherd Group Brass bands will
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Scarborough taxi firm is raided
POLICE have launched an investigation after thieves used a concrete boulder to smash their way into a North Yorkshire taxi firm. The break-in happened at 24/7 Travel in Dean Road, Scarborough, between 6pm on June 16 and 11am the following day. Glass
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Author Antonia Crawford visits Fulford School
PUPILS from a York school were treated to a visit from one of their favourite authors this week. Antonia Crawford donated two copies of her teenage fantasy novel The Titan Prophecy to the Fulford School library as part of National Book Week, and visited
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Roads in two York villages branded a ‘disgrace’
ROADS in two York villages have been branded a pothole-ridden “disgrace” as a wait for repairs goes on. Concerns over the effect of cuts in City of York Council’s highway maintenance budget have been raised after cracks in the surface of roads
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Touching base with Olympic torch bearer
YOUNGSTERS from Ryedale primary schools got the chance to see an Olympic torch at close quarters. Pupils from Pickering Infant and Junior Schools, as well as those from St Joseph’s School, met Olympic torch bearer, Vanessa Buckle, who carried the torch
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Plea to residents on quest for new police commissioner
RESIDENTS in York have been urged not to waste the chance to vote for who they want to head their police force later this year. Elections for the new police and crime commissioners will be held across the UK in November, with the chosen candidates
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York Property Forum in city talks
BUSINESSES can have their say on the future of development in York at a meeting of York Property Forum today. Following the withdrawal of the city’s Local Development Framework, the forum, part of Leeds, York and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce,
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All set for York beer census
PUB-GOERS and landlords are gearing up for the first York Beer Census, as the city tries to become the self-proclaimed UK Real Ale Capital. This Saturday, volunteers will visit every pub in the city, to log all the different beers available, hoping to
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Man ordered to keep dog muzzled
A MAN has been told to keep his bulldog muzzled after it attacked a spaniel in the Coppergate Centre. Sam Rogers, prosecuting, said David Tysall and his wife were out shopping with their cocker spaniel Larry when they saw a white and brown dog run
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Bid to create student flats over Hull Road shops
A NEW student flats complex could be built above shops near the University of York. Plans have been drawn up to convert the first floor of a 1960s-style building in Hull Road into student accommodation, as well as adding two new floors to provide
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Compulsory order on land for bypass
COUNCILLORS are to be asked to approve the compulsory purchase of a huge swathe of land in North Yorkshire to allow a new bypass to be built. North Yorkshire County Council is to pay £6.5 million towards the three-mile route around Bedale, Aiskew
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Wheelchairs boost at visitor centres
A NEW fleet of wheelchairs has been brought in at Ryedale’s tourist information centres thanks to customers who use the service. People visiting the centres in Malton and Pickering who use their wheelchair-loan service often make a donation to the
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Rescue service has ‘personnel issues’
AN East Yorkshire search and rescue team has been withdrawn from service because of a review over “personnel issues”. The Withernsea team, which has ten members, will be back in operation once the review is completed, with the Maritime and Coastguard
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Dragon Boat Race banner launched
A PUPIL from York’s Mount School created the winning entry for York’s annual Dragon Boat Race design a banner competition. Beth Lingard, ten, whose design incorporates the Mount School symbol, said she was delighted to have been chosen as the
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Grants bonanza for Selby groups
GROUPS across Selby have received a series of grants from the town council. Each year, the council awards grants totalling £22,000 to local organisations, and this year mayor Wendy Nichols presented the cheques to groups including the Community Furniture
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Charity shop decorated with eye-catching sunflowers
A CHARITY shop has been decorated in eye-catching sunflowers to celebrate the work of St Leonard’s Hospice and to encourage new volunteers. The walls of the shop in Waterloo Lane, Pocklington, are covered with the sunflower art work made by local children
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CPP expects modest revenue decline
CPPGroup has said it expects to announce a modest decline in revenues in its results for the half year to June 30. In a statement to the London Stock Exchange prior to entering its close period, it said that group operating performance continued to
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June 27
100 years ago The Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company had entered into a three year agreement with various grades of their workpeople; this being the outcome of the application of the men for improved conditions of labour. The grades included
