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Block on new pubs and off-licences in central York is backed
by Megi Rychlikova COUNCILLORS have overwhelmingly backed police calls to stop new pubs and off-licences opening in central York. They were told the ban is needed to prevent antisocial behaviour and crime growing in an area covering Back Swinegate
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New Wetherspoon's pub to open
Nearly 50 new jobs will be created by a new £1.4 million pub in Knaresborough. Superpub chain JD Wetherspoon is eyeing up a site in the town's High Street which is already licensed premises. Customers will benefit from cut-price drinks at
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Memorial held for man who loved York
The 10th anniversary of the death of a professor who was a founder of York University was marked at a service at a Ryedale church at the weekend. Professor Patrick Nuttgens, who was 74 and lived at Terrington, was a founder of York University and
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Updated 5pm - Crash on outskirts of York
More details have emerged of the crash that caused traffic chaos on the York Outer Ring Road at Rawcliffe and put a 21-year-old woman in hospital. Firefighters had to rescue the woman from West Yorkshire from her Vauxhall Corsa after it crashed
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The fascinating life of Polish airman Zbigniew Szajna-Stankowski
WANDA Szajna-Hopgood has a wonderful photograph of her father Zbigniew about to launch into a leap to save a determined header from an attacking forward. It was taken at Bootham Crescent on April 18, 1945, when an RAF Northern Area XI played a
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Get that natural look
Can you be green and gorgeous? MAXINE GORDON turns to a new beauty bible for handy advice and tips. WE are what we eat… hence the temptation to buy fresh produce and organic if we can afford it. But does the same standard apply to our beauty
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A life coping with epilepsy
It was towards the end of 2001 during a year abroad at the University of Ottawa as part of an exchange programme with Sheffield Hallam when Caroline Hurst had her first seizure. Caroline recalls the exact situation as they were getting ready to
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Food for thought - Thai Chicken Curry recipe
Adele Carnell, of Filmore & Union, tells us how to make a healthy Thai curry. Coriander, a relative of parsley, is indigenous to southern Europe and the Mediterranean. It was used in ancient Egypt for medicinal and culinary purposes and has
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Photo memories
WE have a couple of miscellaneous photographs with which to finish off Yesterday Once More this week. The first is a wonderfully clear picture of a proud-looking football team, who have obviously just won the trophy standing on the ground between
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Mind, body & soul
IN my last column I wrote about improving your general cardiovascular and aerobic fitness. By taking up an activity that gets you puffed out for at least 20 minutes (walking, running, rowing, dancing, swimming etc) you will increase the size, strength
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Searching for a place to hide
IMAGINE the embarrassment when she realised…. The woman who joined her own search party when she apparently went missing from a bus trip takes some beating doesn’t it? According to news reports (and no, it’s not April 1 just yet) she was in Iceland
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Review: Yorkshire Bach Choir & Baroque Soloists: St Matthew Passion; St Michael-le-Belfrey, York
FRESH from conducting a superb St John Passion three days earlier, Peter Seymour was back on the podium on Saturday with the St Matthew. Each was sung in German. But there were differences in effect, if not in style, between the two events. Matthew
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Former national McDonalds boss takes over York restaurants
A GRADUATE who became managing director of McDonalds in two countries and chief operating officer of the UK chain has taken over the franchise of York's four restaurants.McDonalds restaurants in Blake Street, Clifton Moor, Monks Cross and McArthur
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PR company in running for top award
A YORK PR agency has been shortlisted for a client satisfaction award alongside securing a place on the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme. The Partners Group, based in The Mount, is a finalist in the 2014 Recommended Agency Register
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Coffee and cyder firms mix it up for festival
TWO Yorkshire drink producers have joined forces to develop a new brew for The London Coffee Festival. York Coffee Emporium and Yorkshire cyder maker Moorlands Farm Cyder are working together ahead of the national exhibition, which runs from April
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SCY chief takes new role at DEFRA
NICOLA Spence has announced she is leaving her role as chief executive of SCY after four years promoting science in York. Prof Spence will stepping down from her position at SCY, formerly Science City York, at the end of the month to take on a
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Review: Russell Brand, Messiah Complex, York Barbican
STRIDING on stage in trademark tight leather trousers, vest, oversized necklace and with a wide smile on his face, Russell Brand was welcomed to York with nothing short of adulation. The Messiah Complex tour, which started last year and has played
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Eliminating child poverty achievable
TOMORROW it will be 15 years since Tony Blair promised that child poverty would be eliminated by 2020. Now it is a legally binding target, but with just six years to go, Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) says child poverty will not be eradicated
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A woman of her word
FORTUNATELY Sharon Watt isn’t a politician and when she says something will be done it is done. Sharon broke her back, had to learn to walk again and overcame ovarian cancer, which might have proved insurmountable odds to some. But not Sharon
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Mad motorists are such a menace
I KNOW there is nothing anyone can do about any of these incidents, and it is impossible to educate some car, van and lorry drivers to be aware when passing cyclists. I have just come back from a pleasant cycle ride from York to Pocklington, avoiding
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No more pubs
I TOTALLY agree with the police on banning any more new pubs in York city centre (The Press, March 11). York seems to be full of drinking and eating places, which are said to cause antisocial behaviour and other crimes, as suggested by another
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Lively past
THE idea of Joseph Stalin chatting to the Pope about military matters is whimsical, and just the sort of tale to “bring history alive” for schoolboys (F Wyatt, Letters, March 11). Still, for adults, I would recommend the correct (though possibly
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Notable omission
YOUR prolific correspondent Phillip Roe seems to have had many strings to his bow in his time. It brings to mind the old adage: Jack of all trades, and master of none! While I am sure that his list of York’s lost industries in his letter printed
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Property paradox
JAMES ALEXANDER says the council cannot force property owners to turn their properties into homes. That is true. Just like the council cannot force builders to construct houses when planning demands are unrealistic. What Mr Alexander fails
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Nursery benefits
LITTLE Green Rascles Organic Nursery were approved change of use from offices for a building on Tadcaster Road at area planning committee recently. I was delighted to propose it. Dringhouses is short of nursery places and this will bring jobs.
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Excessive reaction
I HAVE been intrigued by the letters from angry visitors vowing that they will never set foot in York again because of fines levied for crossing Lendal Bridge. It reminds me of the occasion when, being new to the traffic systems of Norwich, I drove
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Rowntree biography is available to buy
SEVERAL York residents who came along to our York Remembers Rowntree oral history event at Bootham School during Residents’ Weekend in January asked whether they could still obtain copies of Chris Titley’s biography of Joseph Rowntree. Janette
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Solution is wrong
TOM MITCHELL (Wrong sort of jobs? Letters, February 11) expresses understandable concern about the loss of jobs at City of York Council. In effect, the council will have had to find £74m of savings during this parliament due to government cuts.
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It’s a fine old mess
NOW the figures have come out re the Lendal bridge fines and the council is said to have harvested £600,000, the real question is where did the other £2.1 million go to? If it has been spent administering a couple of automatic cameras for six and
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Council should listen
WHAT a fantastic letter by Ian Foster published on March 13. Mr Foster certainly told many home truths over easing the of traffic problems round York when Lendal Bridge was opened for the day on Saturday. I hope members of city of York council
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Unanswered queries
I ATTENDED an “engagement event” at Bell Farm Social Hall on Wednesday evening, where charming officials from the Council Leisure Services gamely attempted to answer queries from about 80 concerned, mainly elderly people who live near the area of the
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'We'll take anyone on' says Thornton after York City Knights' shock Challenge Cup win over Whitehaven
PROUD Gary Thornton said he’d be happy to take anyone on in the fourth round of the Tetley’s Challenge Cup after his buoyant York City Knights side upset the third-round odds in thrilling fashion. The Knights, top of Championship One, came from
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York City boss Nigel Worthington plays down play-off chances
NIGEL Worthington continued to talk down York City’s promotion hopes despite his team now only lying outside the Sky Bet League Two play-off zone due to goal difference. The Minstermen drew level on points with seventh-placed Southend following
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York City 2, Wycombe 0
WYCOMBE Wanderers boss Gareth Ainsworth might have fronted rock bands in the past but it was Nigel Worthington that was singing his side’s praises as York City racked up a fourth successive win. The Minstermen hit all the right notes against Ainsworth
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Title boost for Tadcaster Albion
A PATIENT performance from Tadcaster Albion paid off as the Northern Counties East League premier division leaders won 1-0 at Long Eaton United.Carl Stewart struck his 30th goal of the campaign in the 88th minute as the Brewers capitalised on a slip up
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March 17
100 years ago A proposal was on foot to demolish the old houses abutting on the Abbey Wall in Bootham. The Abbey Wall was older than the City Wall and dated back to about 1260. Some of the houses abutting on the wall in Marygate had been
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Sixth game without a win for Leeds United
LEEDS United’s slump extended to a sixth game without a win as they lost 2-1 at Burnley in the Sky Bet Championship. Top marksman Ross McCormack opened the scoring as Leeds threatened to hand the Turf Moor faithful their first taste of home defeat
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Wigginton Grasshoppers to face Huntington in Senior Cup final
WIGGINTON Grasshoppers and Huntington Rovers will meet in the final of the York FA Saturday Senior Cup. Hoppers reached the final of the Stoneplan Landscape Construction-sponsored competition with a 4-2 win over York Minster Engineering League
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Rose Window artwork for Bishopthorpe Palace
A YORK artist's representation of the Minster's Rose Window will now hang in Bishopthorpe Palace. Eleanor Higgins has presented the detailed interpretation of the window to Dr John Sentamu. It was commissioned by Eleanor’s employers, Benenden
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York Minster Engineering League: Relegation for Malton & Norton
MALTON & Norton were relegated from division one of the York Minster Engineering League after a 2-0 home defeat by Hemingbrough. Luke Zacharenko scored both goals for Hemingbrough. Stephen Gay (2) and Graham Hutchinson scored for Tockwith
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Selby RUFC suffer Yorkshire Shield agony
INJURY-HIT Selby RUFC missed out on a third Yorkshire Shield final appearance in five years as they lost 36-33 at home to Scarborough. A trio of key players struggling with knocks were risked in the Sandhill Lane semi-final and, despite a late
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In-form North Yorkshire trainer Mark Johnston looks for more success with Sir Frank Morgan
NORTH Yorkshire trainer Mark Johnston, who is sending out winners galore at the moment, can add to his burgeoning tally at Wolverhampton this afternoon with Sir Frank Morgan. The four-year-old, who missed the whole of last year, shrugged off his
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Rousing comeback clinches share of spoils for Heworth ARLC
HEWORTH ARLC battled back from 26-14 down to claim a 26-26 draw at Coventry Bears in National Conference League division three. After an even opening spell, Coventry forged in front with a 14th-minute try by Alex Brown, converted by Stephen Coleman
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North Yorkshire golfer Simon Dyson finishes joint 37th in the Trophee Hassan II in Morocco
SIMON DYSON finished the Trophee Hassan II in Morocco in a tie for 37th place after a level par closing round of 72. The North Yorkshire golfer carded four birdies and four bogeys in an up and down fourth round at the Golf du Palais Royal.
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Fundraisers sleep out to raise cash for homelessness charity
DOZENS of people braved the cold on Friday to spend a night on the streets in aid of a youth homelessness charity.SASH - or Safe and Sound Homes - held a "sleep out" in Homestead Park on to help fund its NightStop service for young people facing
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It's a bunny old world at York nursery
THE Easter bunny has paid an early visit to a York nursery, with six Easter bunny babies in tow. A grey rabbit rescued from a fox on Dunnington sports field has become the latest addition to the Station House nursery family, and to the delight
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Knights 34, Whitehaven 32 - Challenge Cup
YORK City Knights have been involved in a few tremendous Challenge Cup ties down the years. There was the 2011 record-smashing 132-0 demolition of a Northumbria University side who really shouldn’t have been in the competition. And defeats
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Harrogate concert to celebrate Red Arrows' 50th anniversary
TICKETS go on sale this week for a concert in Harrogate’s Royal Hall celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Red Arrows. The RAF in Concert Tour returns will happen on Saturday, October 25, with music from military marches to famous moments from
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Business flood protection meetings
A SERIES of meetings to help Yorkshire businesses deal with and protect against flooding starts in Malton today. Welcome to Yorkshire and Visit England are running the meeting at the Talbot Hotel, Malton, along with ones at York’s Dean Court Hotel
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Club’s fundraising night in Jack Starkey’s memory
A FUNDRAISING night is to be held at Burnholme Club, in memory of a long serving former club secretary. Jack Starkey died 19 years ago, and granddaughter Emily Starkey is hosting the night on Friday, March 21 to raise money for the British Heart
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Cafe plan for vacant Piccadilly shop
AN empty shop on Piccadilly could be converted into a cafe after it lay vacant for almost two years. Owners Newcastle based Hanro Ltd have submitted a change of use application to convert the empty 7-9 Piccadilly, between Ladbrokes and Argos, into
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York entrepreneur supports rock music showcase gig
AN ENTREPRENEUR from York has teamed up with a music venue to promote a new music showcase for the city. Dom Smith, who runs Soundsphere magazine, has joined The Duchess to promote the event, which aims to highlight rock music from around the region
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Dalby Forest cyclist injured
A MAN in his 30s was taken to Scarborough hospital after a cycling injury in Dalby Forest yesterday. An ambulance and an emergency care practitioner were called to the scene at about 1.40pm after the man fell off his bike. He was taken to Scarborough
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Rare-breed poultry stolen
BURGLARS stole rare-breed poultry and 1,000 litres of red diesel near Selby. They broke into a business small-holding in Selby Road, Camblesforth on Saturday. The poultry were taken from the aviaries and pens. The offenders also tried unsuccessfully
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Man, 62, injured in Northallerton crash
A 62- YEAR-OLD man has been flown to hospital after a road crash near Northallerton. The Great North Air Ambulance was called to the scene at about 11.30am on Saturday by police who were dealing with a road collision at Streetlam near Northallerton
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York pilgrimage to honour martyrs
A PILGRIMAGE to honour martyr St Margaret Clitherow and 50 other martyrs associated with York will take place in York on Saturday, March 29. The homage will start at 1.30pm with a Solemn Mass in the Catholic Church of St Wilfrid in Duncombe Place
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Public protest over supermarket plans
ABOUT 150 people joined a protest march against plans to build a supermarket on Wentworth Street car park, in Malton. To chants of “Save our shops, save our jobs, save our town”, the protestors marched from the car park through the town on Saturday
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Candlelit vigil for Ben Clarkson
A CANDLELIT vigil is to be held for missing York man Ben Clarkson this weekend. Supporters are planning the vigil outside the Minster on Saturday, March 22 at 5.30pm. Ben, 22, has been missing for two weeks after a night out with a colleague
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New appointments for York Minster team
THE Archbishop of York has made three new appointments to the Minster's governing body. David Butterfield, Archdeacon of the East Riding, will become Archdeacon for Generous Giving and Stewardship and Residentiary Canon of York Minster, while Neil
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Alleged bike thieves arrested in Beverley
A VIGILANT off-duty policeman thwarted suspected bike thieves. Ryan Dillon spotted two men acting suspiciously with a ladies bike in George Street, Beverley, and called on-duty colleagues. After a quick search, police found a shed nearby had
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Youngsters thrilled The Voice star Beth McCarthy pops in for visit
THE Voice star Beth McCarthy met some of her biggest fans when she dropped in on a York Rainbows group last week. The York singing sensation visited the 2nd Rawcliffe Rainbows at their meeting at St Mark's Church on Wednesday, March 12, and performed
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Heworth church to celebrate 50th anniversary
A YORK church is to celebrate its 50th anniversary this coming weekend. Christ Church Heworth has been at its Stockton Lane home for half a century, and will mark the occasion on Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23. There will be a free
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Attempted break-in at industrial site
Police are investigating an attempted break-in at an industrial site near York. Officers were called to Boswell’s in Dunnington on Saturday morning. North Yorkshire Police were alerted after staff arrived at the site and found someone had tried
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Student safety patrol plans win Government praise
A GOVERNMENT minister has praised York students for their plans to patrol the city-centre and prevent alcohol and drug-fuelled tragedies and trouble. The University of York Students' Union has proposed setting up a Street Angels-style scheme to
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New £120,000 organic nursery gets the go-ahead
A NEW organic nursery is to be opened in York after councillors overruled opposition from planning officials to give the scheme the green light.City of York Council planners said proposals by Little Green Rascals Organic Day Nursery Ltd to set up its
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Driver hit by roofing timbers near Market Weighton
ROOFING timbers being carried on the back of a pick-up in East Yorkshire smashed into the cab of a lorry and injured the driver. The timbers hit the white Scania and smashed the driver’s window at around 8am on the A1034 in Sancton near Market
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Celebrations for ‘Astrocampus’ opening at University of York
THE University of York’s ‘Astrocampus’ is set to officially open today with a day of celebrations. The day was due to start with a chance for 400 schoolchildren to take part in workshops and visit the inflatable planetarium, and to continue in
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£2.1m boost for Bridlington leisure centre
EAST Riding of Yorkshire council has been given £2.1million in government funding to help redevelop the Leisure World complex in Bridlington. The grant from the Coastal Communities Fund comes just days after £2 million was given by Sport England
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‘Huge privilege’ for new dean of Ripon
THE new Dean of Ripon has been named by the Church of England as the Rev Canon John Dobson. Canon Dobson will take over following the death of his predecessor Canon Keith Jukes, and will be welcomed this morning at Ripon Cathedral and at Ripon
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Woman overcomes broken back and cancer to take on York horse race
A WOMAN who faced cancer after breaking her back in a freak accident is taking part one of the most famous charity horse races in the country. Sharon Watt, 47, will fulfil a lifelong ambition when she takes part in a prestigious nine furlong amateur
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York bus driver bitten by passenger
A THUG bit a York bus driver in a violent and unprovoked assault. The driver, a 56-year-old man, was driving a Number 4 bus near Green Lane in Acomb when he was attacked by a passenger at 10.25am yesterday, police said. The attacker had got
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East Riding Women in Business group set up
A WOMEN in Business group has been launched in the East Riding. The Bridlington and Wolds group already has 35 members and will meet the first Thursday of each month to share ideas and provide networking opportunities. For information phone
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Call for firms to consider apprenticeship schemes
SELBY MP Nigel Adams is calling for more local businesses to take on an apprentice, after new research revealed the extent of the benefits. Every time a local company hires an apprentice, their bottom line gets an average boost of £1,972, according
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Wheelie bins left uncollected in York street after cars block access for bin lorries
SCORES of wheelie bins have been repeatedly left unemptied in a York street after parked cars blocked access for council bin lorries. Resident Richard Bowen said the bins in Farrar Street, off Lawrence Street, had been left uncollected for several
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Film by York student wins award
A STUDENT filmmaker from the University of York has won a top award at the international Watersprite Film Festival in Cambridge, which recognises emerging global talent. Oscar Udbye, a third year undergraduate student in York’s Department of Theatre
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Film worker injured in fall
A MAN working on a film partly shot in Selby and York was seriously injured when he apparently fell from the back of a lorry after a night out. It is understood the 27-year-old was working on Bill, a Horrible Histories film about William Shakespeare
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York shoplifter spared jail
A SHOPLIFTER has avoided jail despite repeatedly failing to do community punishments and continuing to offend. York magistrates told Lee Paul Haigh, 40, to improve his abilities to find a job instead. He was before them for breaching a community
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Renewed fight needed to beat child poverty
A RENEWED drive is needed to end child poverty, three experts say today. Fifteen years ago on Tuesday, Tony Blair set out his vision of ending child poverty within 20 years, but despite early progress his deadline now looks unachievable. Writing
