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Barry Castagnola, Hyena Lounge, City Screen, York, May 5

PROFESSIONAL South London comedy scamp Barry Castagnola makes his long-awaited return to the Hyena Lounge Comedy Club in York when he plays the Bank Holiday Sunday Special this weekend. “Barry has been performing a variety of comedy characters

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Review: Beth Rowley, Pocklington Arts Centre

BETH Rowley is on the cusp of releasing her first recording since 2008’s Brit-nominated debut album. It took guitarist Pedro to mention it, but an EP will be out “soon”, the first of three that will then form her new album, released independently

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Former Selby policeman jailed for 15 months

A North Yorkshire Police officer who used the national police computer system to target women has been jailed for 15 months. Matthew Daniel Fisher, 37, of Selby, was found guilty last month of sexual assaults on two women he was supposed to be

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Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI SE

WHEN Volkswagen introduces a new generation of its incredibly popular Golf, it’s customary to play a game of spot the difference. The German firm’s softly-softly approach to change has secured a customer loyalty that is the envy of other manufacturers

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Land Rover Freelander 2 SD4 HSE

ONCE the rising star of the Land Rover stable, the Freelander has largely had to live in the shadow of the outrageously successful Range Rover Evoque. I well recall the original Freelander’s fanfare launch at the British Motor Show back in 2007

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Peugeot 208 GTI

The weight of expectation lies heavy on the Peugeot 208 GTi. There’s no clean slate here – the French manufacturer’s name and those three following letters secured their place in motoring folklore many years ago, and in some respects that has become

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Kia Carens 1.7 CRDI 2 Ecodynamics

THERE are signs that those kidcarrying, mum-driven MPVs jostling for parking spaces outside the school gates are downsizing. “Demand in Europe for bigger MPVs has slumped”, say Kia. This third-generation, all-new Carens is better-looking inside

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Brendan Dempsey, Hyena Lounge, Basement at City Screen, York, May 5

AMIABLE Irishman Brendan Dempsey headlines tomorrow’s Saturday Night Lounge comedy line-up in the Basement at City Screen, York. “His relaxed and charming on-stage delivery makes him very much a modern-day Dave Allen, who stands instead of being

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Sponsored dog walk raises money for Guide Dogs UK

CHILDREN and staff from Clifton School and Nursery, York, took part in a sponsored dog walk around St Peter’s School grounds on Wednesday to raise money for Guide Dogs UK. Almost all the children from the school, aged between three and eight, took

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High market hopes for new version of Optim

HEALTHCARE business Avacta is expecting growth following the relaunch of its main product. The business, based at Thorp Arch near Wetherby, said revenue slowed to £1.15 million in the year ended January 31, from £1.72 million in the previous year

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Fast planning plea in 200 jobs bid

COUNCILLORS will be asked next week to help fast-track the expansion of a business, which would create 200 jobs. The plans for expansion at automotive manufacturer Rosti McKechnie Ltd’s Pickering site will be put to Ryedale District Council’s planning

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Printers Xeikon switch sites at Northminster

PRINTING business Xeikon has relocated within Northminster Business Park. The company, which has 15 sales and service staff, has moved into the 3,000 sq ft Endeavour House on a five-year lease at a rent of £18,500, in a deal agreed with Northminster

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Cars are here to stay, Mr Merrett

DO you ever have those dreams where you wake up and think “thank God that wasn’t real?” Mine are the usual ones such as being back at school and turning up for an exam (always maths) having done no revision. I can almost feel the panic as we are

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More on the proposed closure of Lendal Bridge

Is council right on Lendal Bridge closure? YES AT THE first National Automobile Show in the USA in 1900, no one could believe that the “noxious, noisy, unreliable, and elephantine” petrol cars would catch on. These days, people seem equally

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Such kind help

SEVERAL weeks ago on a sunny Sunday morning, my partner and I stopped on the side of the Harrogate/Leeds road and got out to admire the beautiful early spring view. After a lovely stay in Harrogate (jazz at Bettys included) we were due at my sister

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Goodbye, Bill

I WISH to express my regret at the death of Bill Sessions (The Press, April 29). He was my co-religionist and, like him, I live in York, but I am relatively new to both religion and city and he had deep roots in both. He was my publisher and my

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Here’s a later Alpine adventure

WHAT a super character Jemima Morrell was (The Press, April 25). May I also refer you to a somewhat later Alpine adventure undertaken in 1874 by an anonymous group of five ladies, three of whom also came from Yorkshire. At the start of their two

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My news addiction

LIKE Julian Cole (The Press, April 25), I am a news junkie. As a dedicated insomniac, I am hooked on BBC World Service. After a night’s worth of horrors, any news, bathed in the purifying light of dawn, is good news. Dailies are the media of choice

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May 3

100 years ago The suggestion that bananas were conducive to gout was denied by a banana shipping firm. A ripe banana, they said, was practically all glucose or grape-sugar, a highly nutritious substance which had no deleterious effects. It

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Review: Opera North in Joshua; Grand Theatre, Leeds

Handel’s Joshua is not an opera. It’s an oratorio. With typical haste, he dashed it off in four weeks in 1747. Its biblical subject meant that he was prevented, by law, from staging it. Happily, this law no longer applies. Just as well, since Handel

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Knife man faces long prison term

A 19-year-old man is facing a jail term of at least six months – and potentially as long as four years – after he used a knife to threaten a police officer. James Gray, of Northfield, Barlby, is one of the first people in the country to be charged

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Town buzzing ahead of Selby RUFC's Twickenham final

THE whole town is “buzzing” ahead of Selby RUFC’s historic Twickenham outing, according to coach Richard Nicholson. More than 1,000 people are reported to be travelling down to London tomorrow to support the Swans in their RFU Senior Vase final

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Far East fling for golf ace Simon Dyson

DESPITE the European Tour moving further east for the China Open, York-born Simon Dyson opted to compete in the Indonesian Masters, writes Tony Kelly. And the world number 120 started his campaign in the event which is sanctioned only on the Asian

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York City npower League Two season review

THE Press York City reporter DAVE FLETT trains his scrutiny on the lurching about-turns of City’s comeback to the Football League which soared and dipped to nerve-shredding last-day drama YORK City’s first season back in the Football League for

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Part-time DJ Natalie Coleman crowned Masterchef winner

Part-time DJ Natalie Coleman was crowned 'Masterchef' champion last night. The Londoner beat off competition from Larkin Cen and Dale Williams to become the 11th champion of the BBC One series after impressing judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace

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Released striker Jamie Reed urges City to revive second string

RELEASED York City striker Jamie Reed reckons the club should reintroduce a formal reserve team next season. Reed, 25, was told he was surplus to requirements at Bootham Crescent this week after two-and-a-half years with the Minstermen. He

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Victoria and David Beckham to make permanent London move

Victoria and David Beckham want to permanently move to London. The fashion designer and soccer star - who have children Brooklyn, 14, Romeo, 10, Cruz, eight, and 21-month-old daughter Harper together - are currently renting a £2 million mansion

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Simon Cowell wanted Alesha Dixon for X Factor?

Simon Cowell thinks Alesha Dixon would be a good 'X Factor' judge. The music mogul is a big fan of the singer's judging style on 'Britain's Got Talent' and believes she has what it takes to join the panel of his flagship show. On this Saturday's

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Michael Palin to get BAFTA Fellowship Award

Michael Palin CBE is to be presented with the Fellowship Award at the BAFTAs. The multi-talented TV personality will receive the prestigious accolade in recognition of his influential work over the years, most famously his various roles in British

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Jamie Oliver named best TV foodie

Jamie Oliver has been named the best TV foodie of all time. The celebrity chef - who has hosted a string of cookery shows on Channel 4, including 'Jamie's School Dinners' and 'Jamie's 30 Minute Meals' - has topped a poll of the best TV culinary

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Arrest warrant for Lindsay Lohan to be issued

Lindsay Lohan will be arrested if she doesn't return to rehab. The 26-year-old actress fled from her rehab centre on Thursday morning after mere minutes, and could now face serious consequences if she doesn't return to Morningside Recovery facility

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will.i.am and Britney do lunch before duet

will.i.am insisted he had lunch with Britney Spears every week for three months before working with her. The '#thatPower' hitmaker was determined to get to know what the blonde singer gets "excited about in life" before he collaborated with her

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Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman dies

Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman has died aged 49. The heavy metal rocker succumbed to liver failure in a Californian hospital on Thursday, two years after contracting a rare skin disease, leaving his bandmates "devastated". Jeff - who formed

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Chris Smith beats Michael Ingham to The Press Player of the Year award

CHRIS Smith finished six points ahead of runner-up Michael Ingham in The Press Player of the Year contest. Former Northern Ireland ’keeper Ingham closed the gap by one point after winning our man-of-the-match award at the final game of the season

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Heather Small goes gaga for honey

M People star Heather Small uses the same luxurious honey as Lady Gaga to keep her voice in top shape. The 'Moving On Up' singer is heading back on the road with the band in October to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their seminal album 'Elegant

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Bradley Cooper to star in Spielberg's American Sniper

Bradley Cooper is to star in Steven Spielberg's 'American Sniper'. The 'Silver Linings Playbook' actor has signed up to the 'Lincoln' director's next project based on the book 'American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in US

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York City npower League Two season review: Rating the Minstermen

The Press York City reporter DAVE FLETT gives his verdict on the 36 players used by the Minstermen in npower League Two this season Tom Allan Given a baptism of fire on his full debut at Northampton but, other than a few nervy moments, responded

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Pickering Town lift Senior Cup as boss Reid targets promotion

PROMOTION must be Pickering Town’s goal next season, insists boss Jimmy Reid, after the club made history when winning the North Riding Senior Cup. The Pikes boss was thrilled as his side swept aside Markse United 3-0 in Stokesley on Tuesday night

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Cam Sanderson comes up trumps for Acomb Celtic in Sunday Morning Senior Cup

A SECOND-MINUTE goal from Cam Sanderson was enough to win the York FA Sunday Morning Senior Cup for Acomb Celtic. Celtic were 1-0 winners over King William in the final at Wigginton. Sanderson headed home from a corner and first-time finalists

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Twin wins boost for Station in York Sunday Morning Football League

REIGNING champions Station set up a title decider against division one leaders King William with back-to-back wins in the Ian’s Cars of Barlby York Sunday Morning Football League, writes Dave Bailey. Station hammered visitors Wigginton Grasshoppers

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Newcomer Jack Brooks revels in ace Yorkshire thriller

Yorkshire coach Jason Gillespie labelled Yorkshire’s stunning innings and 39 runs victory over Derbyshire as “a special performance” after two of their newcomers inspired an unexpected triumph at Headingley. Having declared on 677-7 on a flat batting

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Jonny Moxon in York Cricket Club line-up at Sheffield

YORKSHIRE starlet Jonny Moxon gets his chance to stake a claim in York Cricket Club’s first 11 when they go to SheffieId United in the Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County premier league tomorrow. Moxon, son of Yorkshire director of cricket Martyn

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Selby RUFC hope for cup-winning performance at Twickenham

RELAX, go out and perform to your potential and you will lift the RFU Senior Vase. That’s the message Selby RUFC coach Richard Nicholson will deliver to his players tomorrow as they bid to make history against Gloucester outfit Drybrook in the

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Angling: Spring success for Russ Turpin

YORK’S Russ Turpin was a clear winner of the York & District Amalgamation of Anglers’ Early Spring Members Match. Turpin’s haul of 66lb 10oz ensured he came out on top in the 22-strong field on Marley pool at Laybourne Lakes. G Smith was

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Guineas outing conjures Classic conquest dream for Richard Fahey

Formidable challenge though it promises to be, Garswood is fancied to clinch Classic glory for Richard Fahey at Newmarket tomorrow. Easy winner of last month’s European Free Handicap on the same course, Garswood now steps up to a mile for the first

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Man sent sex pictures to girl, 13

A MAN who tried to arrange an encounter with a 13-year-old girl despite acknowledging it was “morally wrong” has been jailed for three years. Michael Ford, 39, exchanged sexually explicit videos with the girl, York Crown Court was told. After

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Crash pensioner in stable condition after off-duty firefighter and nurse give first aid

AN off-duty York firefighter and emergency nurse kept a seriously ill crash victim alive until paramedics arrived to take him to hospital. Police said the 76-year-old local man’s Citroen car hit an electronic sign at the side of York Road in Haxby

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York craftsmen create stained glass for Westminster Abbey

VISITORS to one of England’s most famous tourist attractions will catch a glimpse of York craftsmanship after a local firm created two striking new handmade windows. The windows, each consisting of more than 50 individual pieces of glass, will

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Whitby man who died in crash is named

A MAN who died in a crash on a road between Ruswarp and Sleights, near Whitby, on Tuesday has been named as 21-year-old Gary Paul Manders-Powell, originally from Middlesbrough but who had recently moved to Whitby. Police appealed for witnesses

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One hundred staff recruited by Hiscox for its new York offices

HISCOX, the global insurance business which is to open new offices in York, has already recruited about 100 staff. The business, which is based in Mallard House, in Peasholme Green, while it builds new offices on land in Hungate, expects the staff

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Police give reassurance over suspicious driver

POLICE have sought to reassure residents in East Yorkshire after claims that teenage girls may have been approached by a driver. Speculation on social networking sites and in communities around Pocklington claimed young men in a silver or grey

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Health chiefs to meet victim refused surgery

A YOUNG mother who was refused surgery to repair her nose after a vicious beating by her ex-boyfriend will today meet health chiefs hoping for a resolution. Rebecca Beattie, 25, was turned down for the funding needed for corrective and cosmetic

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Selby driver’s lucky escape

A WOMAN and two children escaped serious injury after she lost control of her car and crashed in Selby. The crash happened at 11.15am yesterday in Bawtry Road, at the roundabout at the junction with the A63. The woman driver suffered a facial

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Poverty projects urged to contact city leaders

PEOPLE involved in tackling poverty in York are asked to contact city leaders to help compile a picture of work and identify possible gaps. City of York Council has launched a Poverty Action Steering Group to help it address poverty across the

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Attacker tried to set teenager's hair on fire

A COUPLE claim a teenager tried to set their York daughter’s hair on fire because she was a “goth”. Lisa Kenmuir and her partner, Craig, said their 13-year-old daughter was also kicked in the back by her female attacker. Ms Kenmuir said her

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University hosts ‘War of the Roses’

THE Unversity of York is preparing to stage Roses, the largest inter-varsity sports tournament in Europe, this weekend. The three-day contest pits the university against Lancaster University. York last hosted the tournament in 2011, when more than

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‘Suspicious’ van part of council project

COUNCIL staff handing out colouring books and crayons to children as part of a legitimate project were reported to police after they were mistaken for criminals. Humberside Police were called to Pocklington after a white van was reported acting

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Lord Mayor inspects city walls

CHILDREN from Haxby Road Primary School accompanied the Lord Mayor of York on a now annual inspection of the city’s walls. The Lord Mayor and civic party were escorted by the pupils and joined by the Friends of York Walls group, the dedicated carers

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Pet rabbit found on Barlby bypass roundabout

THIS little bunny has been taken in by a wildlife centre after it was found on a busy main road near Selby. The black and white rabbit, believed to be a someone’s pet, was found basking in the sunshine on Barlby bypass roundabout, last Thursday

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Tories stay in council control in North Yorkshire

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Steve Langan speaks of his hopes for future of Hiscox in York

Business editor JULIE HAYES talks to Steve Langan about the success of Hiscox and his hopes for the next chapter for the business in York THE MANAGING director of global insurance company Hiscox has said the company’s new York office is to be a

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Changes to legal aid bring fears over fair access to ‘justice’

CHANGES to legal aid could cause suffering to children as well as divorcing parents, a York mediator has claimed. Since 1996, anyone requiring legal aid to pay for a solicitor in a separation or divorce had to be referred to mediation to see if

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Asda theft trial: Husband guilty of money laundering

A FORMER soldier who enjoyed high living on the proceeds of his partner’s dishonesty against her employers, ASDA, has been convicted of money laundering. Alistair Gordon Lobban claimed to know nothing about Jennifer Ward’s theft of cash or gift

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York College holds jobs fair

Students were given a chance to meet local employers and find out more about current job vacancies when York College held its jobs fair. The event provided information about opportunities in the area, including apprenticeships and information on

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Hundreds sign petition to block travellers’ site for village

HUNDREDS of people have signed a petition within only two days opposing plans for a travellers’ site in a York village. City of York Council’s draft Local Plan, which will soon go out to public consultation, has proposed using land at Common Lane

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Fund to pay for volunteer work in York

A FUND has been launched which council bosses say will pay for “high-impact” projects by community and voluntary groups across York. The 2013/14 York Community Fund, run by social enterprise Your Consortium, will bring together various funding

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Giant painting of Sheriff Hutton Castle visits Easingwold exhibition

THIS GIANT painting of a castle near York is going out on the road as it visits an art exhibition in Easingwold. The Easingwold Art Exhibitors Group is giving the work, depicting Sheriff Hutton Castle, pride of place at the Galtres Centre between

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Restored windmill hit by ‘technical problem’

THE sails of a restored York windmill have stopped turning because of a technical problem. The Holgate Windmill, a Grade-II listed building and the city’s last remaining windmill, underwent a ten-year restoration programme before its sails started

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UKIP supporter in racist jokes storm

Ukip has suspended a member from North Yorkshire who allegedly posted anti-Muslim jokes on Facebook. Police are investigating whether pensioner Tony Nixon committed any offence on the social networking site. It is understood Mr Nixon, from

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Raising awareness of World Asthma Day

A GIANT lung has been greeting customers at a Selby pharmacy, to raise awareness of World Asthma Day. Arc Pharmacy in Portholme Road has put the model on display as part of a scheme which hopes to target the estimated 70 per cent of people with

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Holgate Windmill and West Offices are rivals for design awards

The restored Holgate Windmill is vying with the city council’s £32 million headquarters at West Offices for a coveted design award. The two are among 30 entries – ranging from home extensions to prestigious new public buildings and conversions

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MP calls for review of city bus services

York Outer MP Julian Sturdy has called on First and other bus operators to review their networks in the city. The call came at a public meeting in Haxby for residents concerned over the “poor reliability and frequency” of the Number 13 bus service

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Bikers urged to take safety test

MOTORCYCLISTS in East Yorkshire can take part in safer riding workshops this summer to find out how good they are. The BikeSafe workshops, run by Humberside Police, cost £35 and are limited to 14 riders per session, and include on-road assessments

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Richard III burial legal bid begins

THE legal bid to bury the bones of Richard III in York has officially begun. Papers have been lodged at court in London by the Plantagenet Alliance to have the process leading to the decision to bury the bones of Richard III in Leicester re-examined

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Reconstruction of Richard III's head to go on show at Yorkshire Museum

A reconstruction of the head and face of Richard III will go on show at the Yorkshire Museum this summer. The replica head – made using detailed scans of the king’s skull – will take pride of place in a new display looking at what is really known

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Road safety demonstrations

ROAD-safety demonstrations will be held across North Yorkshire next week, with speed monitors in place on key roads. The initiatives are being staged by North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue service in support of the UN’s Global Road Safety Week and

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Railings victory for York residents

PEOPLE power has led to the return of railings at a busy York junction after claims their removal could endanger children and elderly people. The barriers at the junction of Acomb Road and Holgate Road were taken away several weeks ago apparently

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City debate will focus on heritage and television

A DEBATE about Heritage & Television: Who Profits More? will take place at York’s Merchant Adventurer’s Hall on June 12. The debate, one of a series of sessions concerning the current direction and future of the historic environment, organised

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Kirk Hammerton pupils dig for treasure

PUPILS at Kirk Hammerton C of E Primary School have been digging for treasure in the school’s playing fields. Recently launched local company, Bramble Archaeology, visited and helped children perform the art of ‘test pitting’, involving the excavation

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Charity shop workers dress up for RSPCA Week

CHARITY shop workers in York donned animal costumes before heading to work to mark RSPCA Week. Staff at the RSPCA store in Gillygate are continuing their celebrations until tomorrow. Store manager Ann Wallace said customers can expect to be welcomed

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Dad’s fundraising challenge for Leeds heart unit

A FATHER from Selby whose baby son was saved by heart surgeons at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) is undertaking a huge fundraising hike to help the threatened hospital unit. Darren Vaines’s son, Oliver, underwent an operation at LGI’s child heart

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Caring for Cats charity shortlisted for national award

YORK charity Caring for Cats has been shortlisted for Animal Charity Team of the Year in a national award. The Petplan and Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) Animal Charity Awards celebrate the work of animal charities and not-for-profit

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York hosts digital communications event Shift Happens

Roll up! Roll up! for the meeting of minds and collision of ideas that will be this year’s Shift Happens. For the past few years, Pilot Theatre director Marcus Romer has masterminded the bringing together in York of some leading figures in the

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Student filmmakers shortlisted for awards

THREE student filmmakers from the University of York have been shortlisted for the Royal Television Society Student Television Awards. Undergraduate and Postgraduate Awards will be presented on May 17 across four categories – animation, entertainment

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University of York student a pioneer in farm genetics

A STUDENT from the University of York is undertaking ground-breaking research into pig genetics as part of a work placement at an East Yorkshire firm. Driffield-based JSR Genetics' first ever placement student, Hannah Sewell, has established an

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Banking on a fun weekend

DRY weather is forecast for this bank holiday and there are plenty of events and activities going on in York and North Yorkshire. Foodies and music fans should head to York Racecourse on Sunday for the second annual YO1 festival. As well as music

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Artists wallpaper York buildings

IF you have eyes in your head, you can’t fail to have noticed that something has been going on in York this week. First, the inside the of the Leeman Road pedestrian tunnel was plastered with art installations made from designer wallpaper.