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Manager Gary Mills backs York City to end their winless run
YORK City manager Gary Mills is backing his team to end their ten-game winless run after a 94th-minute equaliser denied them a first victory since New Year’s Day at Rotherham United. Daniel Nardiello’s injury-time strike cancelled out Matty Blair
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York City cruelly denied by Rotherham late show at New York Stadium
YORK City were cruelly denied their first win in ten games when promotion contenders Rotherham United grabbed a 94th-minute equaliser. The Minstermen had been comfortably the better side at the New York Stadium and deserved the lead that Matty
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Wanted York man arrested
POLICE have arrested a wanted York man. Craig Mulgrew, 24, of Wains Road, York, was wanted for recall to prison for breaching the terms of his release licence, North Yorkshire Police said. Mulgrew was sentenced to four years and nine months
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York City denied by late leveller at Rotherham United
YORK City were denied a much-needed npower League Two victory as Rotherham United netted an injury-time equaliser at the New York Stadium. The Minstermen looked to be heading for a 1-0 victory after Matty Blair's 63rd minute goal, but Daniel Nardiello
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North Yorkshire police stations fail to sell in auction
TWO former North Yorkshire police stations expected to raise nearly £2.5m have failed to sell at auction today. The 1930s police station in Harrogate was expected to raise £1.9m and the former Helmsley station - which has planning consent for residential
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Review: The Woman In Black, York Theatre Royal until March 2
EVERYONE likes a good fright and this play delivers in fine style. At Monday night’s show there were screams, gasps and nervous laughter, and that was just from your critic. The Woman In Black may have been running for a long time, but it has lost
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Roadrunner Matty Blair to speed York City back to goal standard
YORK City boss Gary Mills believes a switch to midfield can get Matty Blair back on the goal trail. Blair has only netted once in his last 19 outings and has managed just five for the season after finishing last term as the Minstermen’s 20-goal
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Briscoe has credentials for big time – Thornton
GARY THORNTON would not be surprised to see Jack Briscoe make his Super League debut this year – but is hopeful of retaining him at York City Knights for the season. The 21-year-old dual-reg Hull threequarter has been named in Premier Sports’ Kingstone
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Gary Mills in full salute to his red army
YORK City boss Gary Mills has thanked fans for their “outstanding” support at Oxford over the weekend and is hoping for the same backing at Yorkshire neighbours Rotherham tonight. Mills reiterated what a positive impact City’s travelling army can
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Match preview: Rotherham United v York City
FORMER York City goalkeeper Andy Warrington will make his 200th League appearance for Rotherham United against his old club tonight. Warrington, 36, has started the last 25 Millers’ games after first-choice Scott Shearer picked up an elbow
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Rotherham v York City: Big task okay by Jack
TEENAGE York City centre-back Jack O’Connell is relishing the prospect of locking horns with 6ft 3in former team-mates Kayode Odejayi and Alex Revell. O’Connell played with the striking heavyweights during a loan spell with the Millers between
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Champions Dunnington win big battle of title rivals
DUNNINGTON took a huge step towards retaining their York Minster Engineering Football League reserve ‘A’ title with a 2-2 draw against Wigginton Grasshoppers. The defending champions, unbeaten since September 2011 when they lost 2-1 to Wigginton
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Sam Hill scores twice as LNER Builders win at Huntington
LNER Builders kept alive their faint promotion hopes in York Minster Engineering Football League division four with a 3-1 win at Huntington. Sam Hill, the division’s top marksman, scored twice for the Builders and Dan Shaw added their third.
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No giant Leap forward for the New Earswick All Blacks
NEW Earswick All Blacks ARLC slipped to eighth in the Pennine League championship table after a 26-12 home defeat against Nevison Leap. Nevison took the lead after 16 minutes at White Rose Avenue with a converted try. The visitors extended
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Rowntrees RUFC beat Ossett seconds 17-7
BRENDAN GAMBLE signed off with a try as Rowntrees RUFC beat Ossett seconds 17-7. A very physical Ossett side, who stepped in as opponents when Ripon thirds called off, scored a converted try to lead 7-0. However, ’Trees responded with a penalty
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Hockey: Vital win ends City of York men’s struggles
A RUN of seven games without a win came to an end as City of York men’s I beat University of Durham II 3-1 in the North Hockey League premier division. The Huntington School victory moved City of York five points and four places above the relegation
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Hockey: Hopkins and co refuse to Bow to hosts
FIFTH-PLACED City of York ladies I battled their way to a superb 0-0 draw at premier division leaders Bowden II in the North Hockey League. The visitors followed up their draw with fourth-placed Sheffield Hallam I in fine style to maintain their
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Hockey: Tangerines stay in midway slot
ACOMB men’s I were 2-0 home winners over Harrogate III in Yorkshire Hockey League division four. The victory leaves the Tangerines in a comfortable mid-table position. They are in sixth place with six wins and five draws from their 17 fixtures
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Darts: Top Rank checkout sinks Severus
KATE Rankeillor checked out on 70 with a 20, bull shot as Acomb ‘A’ beat Severus ‘A’ 8-3 in division two of the York John Smith’s Ladies Darts League. Acomb had victory secured after winning the first five legs, with Rose Gray sealing the win.
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York mother ‘shook baby to death’
THE mother of a baby boy born 13 weeks prematurely shook him to death because she struggled to cope, a court was told. Leighton O’Donnell weighed 1lb 15oz when he was born with a hole in his heart and chronic lung and eye problems. When he
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Teen charged with sex offences following university assault
A TEENAGER has been charged with sexual assault and indecent exposure following incidents at the University of York. The 16-year-old local youth was arrested last night and has been charged with nine offences - five counts of indecent exposure
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Old parish records to be made available online
RESEARCHING family trees is to become quicker and easier in North and East Yorkshire and beyond – through an online alternative to leafing through ancient, dusty tomes. Through the Yorkshire Digitisation Consortium, councils across the county will
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24-hour magic marathon to raise money for Comic Relief
A MAGICIAN from York is hoping to conjure up plenty of cash for Comic Relief when he performs a 24-hour magic marathon. Starting at midnight on March 14, Tom Crosbie, intends to put on a show at 52 venues in the city centre, wowing crowds at pubs
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Homeless strategy could be approved
A FIVE-YEAR plan for tackling homelessness in York could be approved by city leaders next week. The homelessness strategy, which will be discussed by the council’s cabinet next week, will focus on early intervention measures and better care, increasing
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Nursery duo re-bailed
POLICE have again re-bailed two former York nursery workers who were arrested as part of an investigation into the death of a three-year-old girl. Lydia Bishop, of South Bank, died in September after being found on a slide in the playground at
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Hit-and-run in Scarborough
A TEENAGER has been injured in a hit-and-run accident in Scarborough. The youngster suffered a bruised knee when he was hit by a black vehicle as he crossed the road outside Gianni’s Restaurant at the junction of Victoria Road and Aberdeen Walk
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Incinerator plan such ‘poor value’
YORK Residents Against Incineration welcomes the news that DEFRA has decided to withdraw funding for the proposed incinerator at Allerton Park. But we deplore the length of time that it has taken the Government to reach this conclusion. DEFRA could
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Appeal over stolen brooch
POLICE are appealing for help in finding a stolen brooch worth thousands of pounds. The regimental brooch of 14/20 Kings Hussars was stolen from a house in Burneston, near Bedale. The brooch, which is 9ct gold and set with a diamond, two sapphires
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Askham Grange Prison memories
Stephen Lewis’s visit to Askham Grange Prison (The Press, February 21) brought back memories of going to a dance there. I think it was 1958. I understand there is a swimming pool under the ballroom. Happy days. Edwin Elliott, York Road, Escrick
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Hardly appropriate
THE University of York’s invitation to Alon Roth-Snir, the deputy Israeli Ambassador, brings shame on our city. Little wonder that the university has closed the event to all but staff and students, and has been keeping the location secret. I would
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A reason for security
YOUR article on Tawfik Saabi’s experience on a recent visit to Israel (“York man’s nightmare in an Israeli prison cell”, February 18) omits several important points. If a passenger arriving in a country deliberately withholds pertinent information
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A good idea but...
I’D LIKE to comment on Derek Chapplow’s letter about HS2 and the East Coast Main Line (ECML) in the Soap Box slot on February 23. HS2 is a good idea, but as proposed is too little value for too much money. Even so, York would be better served.
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It’s long enough
IT SEEMS to me that a lot of job-seeker allowance claimants are using the system as their only means of support, where it was only intended as temporary help while they sought a job (job-seeker equals someone looking for a job). Now if one million
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Branch meeting
EASINGWOLD branch of the Royal British Legion is holding a meeting on Thursday, March 7 at 7.30pm in the Galtres Centre. New members wanted to strengthen the branch. To become a member you don’t have to have served in the forces. For further
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Life in the centre
I USUALLY avoid the centre of York on a Saturday, but this week I decided to be brave and meet a friend for coffee. What a nice surprise, there was music everywhere, Vikings were walking the streets (in peace), the market in Parliament Street was
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Can you credit it?
WE HAD a group of Vikings down at the local recently. They looked like the real thing until they paid for their drinks with a credit card. Allan Denney, Catesby House, Holgate Road, York.
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I think it’s mine
HEADLINE in The Press of February 23 – “Police seize £170,000 from bookies.” Most of that’ll be mine and I would like it back, please. Kevan Holmes, Brecksfield, Skelton, York.
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Supporting Richard
I HAVE been following the campaign to have Richard III interred in York with great interest. Self-evidently, Richard III should be buried in his own city. However, to avoid the abrupt change of scene a move to York’s glorious Minster would entail
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Threat to hospital
I WAS astounded that Tory councillors Paul Doughty and Tony Richardson and Lib Dem councillor Ian Cuthbertson were not prepared to join with myself and the other Labour councillors at last week’s meeting of the council’s Health Scrutiny Committee in
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She’s just lovely
THE recent disparaging comments about the lovely Duchess of Cambridge were undoubtedly offensive, hurtful and totally unnecessary. They are also obviously complete nonsense and need not have been repeated. Alexander Ogilvy, Lindsey Avenue,
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We still have to care for our parks
WHILE recognising that Government imposed austerity has severely cut the budget of City of York Council we would like to express our strong opposition to the Council’s proposed policy of no longer locking public parks. During February, the council
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February 26
100 years ago Were we suffering as a nation from a bad attack of “airshipitis,” or was it true that a foreign power was engaged on a nocturnal survey of the country, mapping out the location of forts, arsenals, wireless stations, and the line of
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Richard Hawley, Hull City Hall, February 26
SHEFFIELD troubadour Richard Hawley concludes his latest British travels at Hull City Hall tonight. He has been touring, touring, touring. “Yeah, tell me about it!” he says in his Steel City baritone. “I’ve just got back from ten days in Australia
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1 in 4 people dependent on painkillers
MORE than a quarter of people in Yorkshire who take painkillers are relying on the drugs to get them through their day, a new report warns. According to research published today by Nuffield Health, our region is in danger of becoming hooked on
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Who? His name was Raymond...
THERE seems a certain sad irony in the death of the man behind one of the most iconic British designs of the last century, during the very year in which his creations celebrate their 50th birthday. If I mention that the iconic design in question
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Bar launches heel appeal to aid York charity
DINERS in York are being encouraged to dig out their old shoes to help a charity that supports young people with special needs. The Living Room will be accepting all types and condition of shoes, whether they are towering stilettos that have never
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Schoolgirl donates hair to help make wigs for children
A SIX-YEAR-OLD schoolgirl has donated her locks to help make wigs for children who have lost their hair due to cancer or other medical reasons. Thoughtful Molly Mulvana, a pupil at Acomb Primary School, York, had her long hair cut to chin length
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Kids go wild about new playground in Thirsk
A NEW £40,000 adventure playground with climbing walls, a trapeze and zip wires has opened in Thirsk. The Holmes park playground was unveiled by the mayor, Coun Cynthia Hesmondhalgh, before being put to the test by about 40 youngsters. Coun
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Chief backs Monks Cross expansion
BUSINESS leaders have backed £25 million plans for an upgrade at Monks Cross Shopping Park in York. Susie Cawood, head of the York and North Yorkshire Chamber, said: “A strong retail offering at Monks Cross as well as the city centre will enable
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It’s only fair
As Fairtrade fortnight begins, MAXINE GORDON meets two York women whose business puts ethics at the heart of fashion GREEN is certainly the new black for Sharon Winfield and Anne McCrickard, whose new fashion business centres on ethically sourced
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Tourism award for Yorkshire Air Museum
THE Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington has been voted the best visitor attraction in the UK by a leading tourism industry magazine. For a second year the museum has been recognised by readers of Going Places magazine, for its friendliness and welcome
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"I was so cross I turned the heating off for 24 hours"
I COULDN’T believe my youngest daughter’s reply when I told her to stop leaving the tap running at full power while she cleaned her teeth. “There are people in some parts the world with no water at all,” I said, to which she replied: “Well they
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Selby council house tenants face cuts in housing benefit
HUNDREDS of council tenants in Selby with spare rooms could face cuts to their housing benefits. The Press understands about 350 letters have already been sent by Selby District Council to tenants who have one bedroom which is not being used, and
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Review: Quatuor Diotima; Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, York University
There are few string quartets that radiate such cool confidence as the Paris-based Quatuor Diotima, the latest in the growing line of ensembles-in-residence at the university. Last Wednesday’s programme saw them begin on home ground and progress
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Having a ball for York Hospital’s STAR appeal
GLAMOUR and glitz are the theme of the next annual fundraising ball in aid of York Hospital’s STAR appeal. Tickets are now on sale for the event, which will take place in The National Railway Museum (NRM) and will feature live music, auctions and
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Boost for Persimmon's profits and performance
PERSIMMON has increased profits and outperformed its expectations as it embarks on a new long-term strategy. The York-based housebuilder increased pre-tax profit to £221.8 million in the year ended December 31, up from £147.2 million in 2011.
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York Hospital boss to speak at health meeting
THE boss of York Hospital will be among high-profile speakers to address the final meeting of the city’s shadow health and wellbeing board before it comes into full existence this spring. The powerful group of health professionals, volunteer workers
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Expansion for Reed Boardall Group
FROZEN food storage and distribution business Reed Boardall Group has extended its cold store at its 55-acre site in North Yorkshire. The new store building, which is 142 metres by 67 metres, can hold up to 142,000 pallets and adds 14 new loading
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Hiscox has big plans for 2013
INSURER Hiscox has said it has big plans for 2013 as the company opens a new multi-function office in York. In its preliminary results for the year ending December 31, the company said: “In 2013 Hiscox UK has a big agenda. “We are launching
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Sectors combine to fund new service
A NEW service linking businesses, charities and the public sector has received £45,000 of public and private investment. Skill Will, a programme which matches businesses and community and voluntary organisations to benefit both sides, has already
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Design focus of Venturefest event
BUSINESSES in York are gearing up for the tenth year of science and technology exhibition Venturefest. The event, which has been “presented” with a birthday cake by accountants Garbutt & Elliott, is expected to attract about 1,500 people to
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Royal York Hotel commended for events centre
THE parent company of the Royal York Hotel has been named the Most Improved Meetings Brand by MeetingsMetrix 2012, an annual study of the UK meetings market. The Royal York Hotel and Events Centre in York also received a commendation for excellence
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Award listing is a great move for estate agents
INDEPENDENT York estate agency Redmove has been shortlisted for the Estate Agent Awards (The ESTAS). The business is one of six Yorkshire agents shortlisted for the Best Sales Agents category in the national awards, which are voted for by customers
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Trees planted as part of boulevard restoration project
AN historic tree-lined boulevard is being restored to its former glory in York. Holgate Windmill supporters celebrated the planting of trees along the Boulevard in Poppleton Road. The new trees aim to reinvigorate this historically important
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Tories’ alternative budget proposes scrapping 20mph limit to fund pothole repairs
SCRAPPING increased parking charges and city-wide 20mph speed limits has been proposed by York’s main opposition party ahead of a crunch council budget meeting. City of York Council’s Conservative group wants to see an extra £1 million spent annually
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Anger over market ‘freebie’ for sales teams
A NORTH YORKSHIRE council could be missing out on extra income, as it does not charge companies for using its market place through the week. Recently, sales teams have regulrarly set up stalls in Selby marketplace throughout the week to attract
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Maggie takes centre stage after essay competition success
A SCHOOLGIRL has won a night at the theatre after topping the bill in an essay competition. Maddie Lindley, of Cundall Manor School, between Ripon and Thirsk, was voted the winner for her work on evacuees after The Press published an appeal for
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Harrogate baths could be double-glazed
ENERGY-SAVING plans could see the glass dome of a town’s famous Turkish baths being double-glazed. Harrogate Borough Council is looking at cutting its energy bills and becoming more environmentally friendly by reducing carbon emissions. The
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Phone stolen from bus traveller
POLICE are appealing for information following the theft of a mobile phone from a bus travelling from Hull to Market Weighton. The black Acatel flip phone was stolen from the X46 double decker bus in the early evening of February 16. Anyone
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Running tip - ‘Try out everything before the big day’
AHEAD of the London Marathon in April, a running expert has given her advice in the build-up to the big day. Jean-Ann Marnoch, a spokesman for the Register of Exercise Professionals, said those taking part in the London Marathon should start planning
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York students preparing to break radio marathon record
TWO University of York students are preparing to break a record by hosting the longest student radio show in history. Tom Edwards, who studies accounting, business finance and management, and Will Chalk, who studies English and philosophy, will
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Brave householder held on to burglar
A HOUSEHOLDER caught a burglar high on drink and drugs in his house. York Crown Court heard Michael Gibbons found stranger Craig Beattie walking towards his back door when he investigated a noise in his house in Green Lane, Acomb, at 5.30pm on
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Pair to run Yorkshire Marathon in memory of Rachel Conway
THE husband of a North Yorkshire mum who died following a battle with cancer is to be joined by her best friend to run the York marathon in her memory. Mum-of-two Rachel Conway, of Sheriff Hutton, was diagnosed with skin cancer in 2006 and died
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Council's new headquarters shortlisted for design awards
BUILDINGS in York including the multimillion-pound new headquarters for City Of York Council have been shortlisted for a string of design awards. West Offices is the only development in Yorkshire to have been shortlisted in three categories of
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New group charged with enhancing appearance of vacant shops in Thirsk
A TASK force has been created to spruce up the windows of empty shops in a North Yorkshire town centre. Members of Thirsk Town Council have unanimously voted to unite with Thirsk and District Business Association in an attempt to get a variety
