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Maguire on fire in win over Williams
STEPHEN MAGUIRE lived up to his ‘on fire’ nickname with a devastating display of scoring as he booked a last 16 Coral UK Championship clash against David Morris. The Scotsman, who won the UK in York in 2004, was electric in a 6-2 win over Mark
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Faultless Robertson hails best performance of the season
A “FAULTLESS” performance has Neil Robertson purring as his bid to become the first player for nearly two decades to defend the Coral UK Championship goes on. The Australian was a 6-2 winner over Peter Ebdon in the battle of the vegans at the York
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These boots were made for walking? Not for snooker ace Ronnie O'Sullivan
NANCY SINATRA once sang that boots were made for walking - but Ronnie O’Sullivan couldn’t wait to get them off his injured ankle. The Rocket eased past Ben Woollaston 6-2 at the Coral UK Championship this afternoon, replete with a pair of Paul
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Jake Hyde and Tom Allan transfer fees to be settled at Wembley tomorrow
JAKE Hyde's transfer fee for his summer move from Barnet to York City will be decided by a tribunal at Wembley Stadium tomorrow. The same meeting will also decide on a price for 20-year-old defender Tom Allan's switch from the Minstermen to Gateshead
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Case closed on Richard III - Leicester skeleton IS the Yorkist King - but he was blond haired and blue-eyed
OLD foes have united in the battle to shed light on the fate of England's last Plantagenet King. The warring factions of York and Leicester joined forces to carry out the definitive tests that show remains found underneath a municipal car park
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Car fire on North Yorkshire road: UPDATED
POLICE are continuing to urge motorists to avoid the A59 despite the major road being partially reopened after a three-car crash earlier today today. The road was closed for hours near Kirk Hammerton following the crash and subsequent vehicle fire,
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Saddle up with style
If you’ve been tempted on to two wheels this year, MAXINE GORDON shows you how to do it in style. YORK prides itself on being a cycle-friendly city. After the success of Le Grand Départ, cycling has become more popular than ever. It's a great
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Business week will be back for 2015
YORK Business Week will return for 2015 after a new format for the annual event was hailed a success attracting attendance figures of more than1,500 people. This year’s event has been overseen by York Business Engagement Group, but it was individual
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York's Quilt Museum and Gallery to close
YORK'S Quilt Museum and Gallery is to close next year after struggling to generate enough income from visitors and business ventures. The Quilter's Guild has today announced the museum, on Peasholme Green, will close at the end of October 2015.
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Supporting business is the key to growth
BUSINESS editor Laura Knowlson looks at how business support in York and North Yorkshire is not only nurturing growth of new ventures but helping existing enterprise to survive and thrive. NO doubt George Osborne will be opening his red briefcase
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Don’t panic! I won’t watch it
I WILL not be watching the remake of Dad’s Army. I couldn’t care less who is in it or that is being made in Yorkshire. I can’t understand why we always have to tamper with such wonderful classics that are tried, tested and totally unique. I
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Review: Mr Puntila And His Man Matti: The Circle Of Chalk, York Theatre Royal Youth Theatre
IT began with a disturbance, as was all the rage on Black Friday. A group of protestors in black hoodies and scarves wrapped tight to hide identities handed out flyers to explain why their organisation had taken to the streets to “protest against
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The scent of Harrogate captured in a candle
WHAT does Harrogate smell of? I was prompted to ask that question while visiting the Country Living Christmas Fair at the Harrogate International Centre on Sunday afternoon, after the eye was drawn to the Agnes and Cat stand, where a candle tin bore
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Construction firm builds local network for growth
A CONSTRUCTION firm has had to extend its York's offices twice after just two years in the city as the business has grown from two staff to a team of 20. Since moving to York in 2012 Lindum has expanded its Blossom Street accommodation in light
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House viewing landed estate agent a new job
WHEN estate agent James Nicholson sold a house to Lancaster Samms director Neil Samms, he did not realise he was also selling himself into a new job. Now Mr Nicholson, 27, is the second property professional to join estate agents Lancaster Samms
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Portakabin deliver record number of classrooms
YORK-based portable-building specialist Portakabin Hire has delivered a record number of school buildings and classrooms to accommodate around 22,000 school children in the last academic year. Demand was so high that in the two months prior to
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Healthcare business is an AIM success story
A YORKSHIRE investment body is holding up York-based OptiBiotix Health a successful example of pre AIM listing funding. OptiBiotix, based in the Innovation Centre at York Science Park, is developing products to tackle obesity, high cholesterol
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New website created to "revolutionise" recruitment
A TEAM of young web-developers are hoping to shake up the world of recruitment with the launch of their new networking site. Based at York Science Park’s Catalyst building, BahGum.com, is designd to provide a new online service that connects potential
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Legal advice: Are you chasing late payments?
Late payment legislation introducing measures to compel debtors to pay on time was implemented under The Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998. Under normal circumstances, ‘payment on time’ is considered as 60 days for businesses
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Diary dates for December
Wednesday 3 - Social Media for Business hosted by Superfast North Yorkshire. From 9.30am to 4.30pm at the National Railway Museum, York. To book call 0845 002 0021 or email enquiries@sfny.co.uk - The Perfect Pitch hosted by Inflow Training
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Rachel Kay, owner and full-time manager of the team behind Green-tech
RACHEL Kay co-founded landscape and forestry supplier Green-tech with her husband Richard 20 years ago. Over the last two decades the business has grown to a £9 million turnover venture, employing more than 40 people on the outskirts of York at
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Cellino will fight for Leeds United
The future of Leeds United and owner Massimo Cellino remains unclear after the Football League announced that the Italian failed its owners' and directors' test. Cellino reacted to the statement by saying he will appeal against the ruling and vowed
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Award winning brewery plans to double capacity in 2015
WOLD Top Brewery was crowned Business of the Year at the Press Business Awards last month after also picking up the Small Business of the Year title. Business Editor Laura Knowlson takes a look at the farm-based business to see what lies behind the
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UK Snooker: David Morris loving life with baize big guns
WORLD champion slayer David Morris won’t let himself believe he can win the Coral UK Snooker Championship yet - but the Irishman is still in the tournament after a 6-2 win over David Gilbert. Morris, who beat the world number one Mark Selby on
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Malcolm Jefferson's Nautical Twilight tipping for success at Sedgefeld
NAUTICAL TWILIGHT, beaten in a photo-finish at Sedgefeld last month, returns to the County Durham track today to seek compensation for her Norton trainer Malcolm Jefferson. The four-year-old went down by only a head to Golden Jubilee on her most
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Vacant homes campaign across East Riding
BRINGING empty homes back into use will remain a top priority for East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The authority has reinforced its position during the week a national campaign gets under way to tackle the number of vacant properties. The
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Christmas lights switched on at Twin Pike Way
THRILLED residents have switched on their own dazzling display of Christmas cheer. Wigginton’s Twin Pike Way has attracted hundreds of visitors to see thousands of festive lights lining the cul-de-sac’s houses and gardens in years gone by, and
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Black Friday sees Designer Outlet smash its sales records
A YORK shopping outlet smashed its sales record during a weekend of frantic shopping. Black Friday saw stores up and down the country slash prices to replicate America’s day of pre-Christmas sales. But McArthurGlen’s Designer Outlet shopping
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Crafty Christmas fair at Clements Hall
A GROUP of local artists, producers and craftspeople is launching its first Christmas fair next weekend. The York Makers Christmas Fair takes place between 12.30pm and 4.30pm on Saturday at Clements Hall in Nunthorpe Road, York. It will offer
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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust photography contest
YORKSHIRE Wildlife Trust has launched a wildlife photography competition looking for the best photographs of the region’s wild places and wildlife. If you think you’ve got what it takes to capture a prize-winning image of some of Yorkshire’s stunning
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Bogus callers claiming to be from 'York City Council'
CITY of York Council has warned of a spate of unsolicited and potentially fraudulent calls to residents from someone purporting to be from the authority. The caller, who withholds their number, claims to be from “York City Council”, said a spokeswoman
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Candle-lit celebrations at York Minster: UPDATED with video
A TRADITIONAL Swedish celebration will be staged York Minster in all its candle-lit glory later this month. The 90-minute special service, Sankta Lucia: Festival of Light, starts at 7.30pm on Wednesday December 17, with free admission, and is part
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Council joins battle to keep rail HQ in York
YORK council chiefs have joined the fight to keep the East Coast mainline's headquarters in the city. City of York Council has invited representatives from a consortium of Stagecoach and Virgin to a meeting to discuss their shared interests in
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Rescuer tells how he found Tia, the missing springer spaniel
THE rescuer of a dog that went missing from York and turned up 200 miles away has described how he found her. Tia, a springer spaniel, was spotted beside a road in Watford, but her owner does not have any idea how she got there. Darren Yates
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Burglar turns himself in for the second time
A HOMELESS man walked into a police station and confessed to two burglaries in a bid to solve his accommodation problems for the second time, York Crown Court heard. Jason Vincent Longhurst, 37, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to two burglaries
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Residents rally to save another local pub
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save a Fulford pub will meet on Thursday to stop last orders being called for the final time. Regulars fear The Saddle Inn, in Main Street, could be turned into a Co-Op after it was one of 202 pubs purchased by New River
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Coronation Street stars made to feel right at home during care home visit
A SOAP star left Coronation Street behind to visit a care home in York at the weekend. Alan Halsall, who plays mechanic Tyrone Dobbs in the long-running soap, visited York Care Home in Ebor Court on Saturday with his wife and fellow Coronation
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Backing for volunteers
A NEW research and consultancy service has been launched for volunteers around North Yorkshire and York. The service will undertake research, policy development and evaluations across health and social care, education, children and young people
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Digitally speaking, York’s on the rise
YORK is one of the most historic cities in England, if not the world. But it is also becoming one of the most modern. Don’t believe us? Well, UNESCO certainly thinks it is. The UN body has designated York a City of Media Arts. The accolade
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Inspecting our GPs
FOR the first time, GPs’ surgeries have been ranked by an NHS watchdog. The Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health and social care services in England. By using ‘intelligent monitoring’, from April 2013 to the end of March
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Why we all fear for local’s future
THANK goodness The Press is doing something about trying to give us a say about the fate of our local. Far too many pubs are being bought by property companies and converted into flats or shops. This is exactly what is likely to happen to The Saddle
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Pub talk
I WOULD like to add my name in support to your ‘Be vocal for your local’ campaign and efforts to give the public a say over planned changes of use of existing pubs. As has been widely publicised, the Punch Bowl in the ward I represent is under
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Time at the bar?
GAVIN AITCHISON (column, November 25) is right to says that a debate is needed over the future of York’s suburban pubs. But glossing over some of the key issues leading to closures, while dedicating the rest of his opinion piece to the mantra that
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Cancer support
THE next meeting of the York Haematology Support Group for patients, families, carers and friends dealing with blood cancers will be held on Thursday at 7pm at Huntington Working Men’s Club. The guest speaker is Professor Eve Roman, Epidemiology
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Fracking future
I WELCOME the coverage concerning shale gas exploration (The Press, November 26). A report commissioned by the Government’s chief scientific advisor, Mark Walport, has concluded that hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to extract gas from shale deposits
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Proof that words can hurt...your wallet
I AM disgusted at all the fuss made and the inflated sums that Andrew Mitchell may have to pay in damages after the judge ruled against him. How on earth can this happen in a so-called civilised society? What started out as a verbal altercation
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Welcome to here
I AM York-born, love this city and how friendly it is. What a shame to read Mr Wardell’s unwelcoming letter of November 27. There have always been “incomers” here, starting before Roman times. They often enhance our community. Some York people
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Tower is for viewing
CONGRATULATIONS to Alison Sinclair (Letters, November 28) for coming up with a sensible suggestion about the use of Terry’s iconic clock tower. The public viewing point would be fantastic. Dorothy Reed, Middlethorpe Drive, York.
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All to drive decision
SEVERAL recent letters argued that only those who drive cars are qualified to lead on transport policy. I’ve no idea which members of the council drive, but this is an astonishing claim. Apart from those of us incarcerated or entirely bed-ridden
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Moving music event
I WAS privileged to attend the In Flanders Fields concert held at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre on November 23. This concert was arranged by York Musical Theatre Company and the Thirsk Royal British Legion Band, with every member delivering music
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Behind closed doors
WE NEED to start asking questions and demanding answers. The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) is being negotiated between the US and the EU behind closed doors and threatens democracy. The “precautionary principle” is out and
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Noise upsets dogs
I WRITE this on returning from an aborted walk with my dog at 7.10pm. This was ruined by two large, noisy fireworks going off. My dog is now sitting beside me shaking. It’s nearly a month since Bonfire Night. Can we do nothing about this? Why does
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December 2
100 years ago The Princess Shakhovskoy, a well-known sportswoman, who held a flying certificate from Johannisthal, had been permitted to join General Ruzsky’s staff as a military airwoman. This appeared to be the sole instance of a woman officially
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North Yorkshire Police force adopts new stop and search procedure
POLICE in North Yorkshire have officially adopted a new Government scheme on searching people in the street. The Government launched a new measure earlier this year to try and reduce the number of stop and search incidents by focusing on more intelligence-led
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Award success for Yorkshire Festival
THE Yorkshire Festival has picked up a trophy at the prestigious UK Event Awards in London. The arts and cultural festival which ran in the lead up to the Grand Départ won the award for Cultural Event of the Year. The UK Events Awards recognise
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Free parking for Christmas shoppers in East Yorkshire
SHOPPERS in East Yorkshire are getting free weekend car parking in the run up to Christmas. For the fifth year running, East Riding Council are suspending parking charges during the three weekends leading up to Christmas. Pay and display machines
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Selby primary school pupils bury time capsule
PUPILS at a Selby primary school have buried a time capsule at the site of the new leisure centre. The children from Selby Community Primary School buried a the collection of school relics on the site of the new Selby Leisure Centre in Scott Road
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Victory over Batley Boys takes New Earswick All Blacks up to third
NEW Earswick ARLFC moved up to third in the Pennine League Championship after a 20-12 victory over Batley Boys. After withstanding ten minutes of pressure - fended off by sterling defensive work - All Blacks took the lead when Jack Stearman powered
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Man wanted for Harrogate burglary
A LANCASHIRE man is wanted by police for offences in North Yorkshire. Anthony Stephen Copeland, 26, from Farnworth, near Bolton, is wanted by officers who wish to speak to him about offences including burglary, failing to stop for police officers
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Review: Claire Martin and the Montpellier Cello Quartet, National Centre for Early Music, York
WHAT is it that the great jazz vocalists have in common? Think of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Cassandra Wilson. The fact they all sound so incredibly unique makes them stand out above the rest. There is a common style of jazz singing in
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Fitting tribute to women who blazed the wartime trail
It’s been a busy and exciting month of awards and celebrations in the city, and now I imagine things will start getting even busier for many businesses as they hit the Christmas countdown. In among last month’s many celebrations, I also spent a
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Darts: ‘B’ ranks hold sway at Marcia
MARCIA ‘A’ were toppled by their ‘B’ team in division one of the York John Smith’s Ladies Darts League. Clair Cooper gamed in 19 darts, including a 165 and 123, and Marcia ‘A’ colleagues Babs Harrison and captain Di Moreland enabled them to enter
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Toys & Tins Appeal launched to brighten up Christmas for York’s needy
THE Press today launches its annual Toys & Tins Appeal to brighten up Christmas for York’s needy – in the wake of soaring demand for help. We are urging readers to donate toys and tins of food so they can be given to less fortunate children
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Hockey: City of York men thrash Preston 11-1
RICH JENKIN bagged five goals as leaders City of York men's I put Preston I to the sword in an 11-1 victory in North Hockey League division one. The home side took the lead from a short corner a few minutes into the match. The Preston keeper was
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Support group celebrating tenth birthday
YORK’S Independent Living and Travel Skills Service (Yilts) is celebrating its tenth birthday. The City of York Council-run Yilts initiative was set up in 2004, originally to support a small group of young people based at Fulford School to enable
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Child’s imagination inspires author's debut book
A LEARNING support practitioner from York College has launched a children's book. Claire Newby wrote The Fruit Bugs for her son William, who invented the Fruit Bugs as imaginary friends as a toddler. Claire said: "When you are running round
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Hockey: Acomb ladies lose out to derby rivals
DERBY action ended in a 4-1 defeat for Acomb ladies I at home to their Yorkshire League division two City of York II rivals. After ceding a first minute goal, Acomb re-grouped, but were unable to translate pressure into reward. That proved
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Hockey: Pointed setback strikes York Ladies firsts
CITY of York Ladies Hockey Club first team remain locked in mid-table of the North League premier division after a dismal away-day. The York ranks were beaten 3-0 by Brooklands Poynton II. City of York III, however, were 4-1 winners at Acomb
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Hockey: Acomb revel in dual return
BUOYED by the return of two former players - Stu Baxter and Jamie Robinson - Acomb Hockey Club’s men’s first XI beat Harrogate III 3-2. Acomb took the lead early in the first half with Robinson on target. A second goal was added courtesy of
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Pension row for University of York staff
LECTURERS at a city university are embroiled in a feud with their employers over pensions. The York and District Trades Union Council (TUC) claims staff in the University and College Union at the University of York have been threatened with having
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Theatre brings learning to life
York Theatre Royal has launched a campaign to raise £500,000 to help pay for its biggest upgrade in 50 years. Today The Press publishes the latest in an occasional series of columns by writers explaining what the theatre means to them. KNAVESMIRE
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Fast-jet training graduates now ready for take-off
A TEAM of RAF and Royal Navy fast-jet pilots have been awarded their wings in a graduation ceremony. Six graduating officers were given their flying badges at RAF Linton-on-Ouse this week, at a ceremony watched by their families, and presented
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Donations from York's students raise thousands for British Heart Foundation
STUDENTS at York’s universities are helping to raise thousands of pounds for a national charity. The students from the University of York and York St John University joined City of York Council to donate unwanted items at the end of term to British
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Delight as York supermarket donates 140 books to Fulford School's resource centre
STAFF and students at York's Fulford School have been given a helping hand from a city supermarket. The manager of Asda Layerthorpe Store, Adam Penrose and section leader, Elisabeth Skeels donated 140 books to the school's resource centre.
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Publishing surgeon performance data online ‘will help patients’
THE publication of surgeon's performance data will drive up standards and help patients make informed decisions, the medical director of York Hospital has said. Dr Alastair Turnbull, of York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, said he welcomed
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Joiner nearly twice the drink-drive limit loses his licence
A JOINER will have domestic and work problems because he drove with nearly twice the legal amount of alcohol and lost his licence, York magistrates heard. Kathryn Reeve, prosecuting, said a member of the public called police when they saw Samuel
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Paul Weller to play York Barbican
PAUL Weller, the Modfather, will play York Barbican on March 20 next year on a 14-date tour of a "more varied selection of towns than the usual run of arenas". The itinerary will coincide with the spring release of Weller's as-yet-unnamed 12th
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Discovering how Google+ can help your business
SO you’ve heard people talking about Google+, but you’re not sure exactly what it is? Is it just Google? Don’t worry – you’re with the vast majority of small businesses who are just starting to look into Google+ to see what it’s all about and how
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Latest appointments
THE commercial property team at Langleys Solicitors has seen three new appointments, as the firm reports strong demand from a fast recovering market. Solicitor Phil Robinson joins from Langleys’ private client team and will specialise in residential
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Bumper turn-out for annual fatstock show
FARMERS paraded their prized possessions during an annual show of the county's best livestock. Murton's Christmas fatstock show, at York Auction Centre, saw another bumper turn out as country folk pursued the selection of cattle on display.
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GP surgery ratings revealed - which band is your doctor's practice in?
A NUMBER of GP surgeries in York and North Yorkshire face urgent inspections after regulators found they could be at risk of breaching care standards. Health watchdog the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has banded almost every GP surgery in England
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East Yorkshire foster carers honoured
SOME of the East Riding’s longest-serving foster carers have been honoured at a special event at Beverley Racecourse East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s fostering service held its first autumn ball for foster carers. Among the guests were two couples
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Safer bus routes in York
MOTORISTS, bus passengers and pedestrians will receive greater protection from overhanging trees and vegetation thanks to a project to make the city’s bus routes safer. The York Quality Bus Partnership, made up of all of the city’s bus operators
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Marketing expert Proffessor Malcolm McDonald is to speak out
AUTHOR and marketing director Professor Malcolm McDonald will be speaking in York next month as the Go York Business Masterclass season continues at York St John University. His presentation, “Marketing in the Boardroom: How to develop a world
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Hundreds turn out for 21-year-old's funeral - updated
A HEARTBROKEN family has paid tribute to a "special young man" who "lived life to the full". The death of Sam Wilson, 21, "ripped the heart out of his family" when he died after being hit by a passing taxi in Haxby Road following a violent incident
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York firm launches business skills academy
A YORK training company is launching a Business Skills Academy to help prepare young people for employment. YH Training, based in Clifford Street, is creating the programme to equip all young people aged 16-24 looking for office based employment
