Closures and fees in search for cuts

Radical money-saving plans including the sale of the private registration number from the Lord Mayor's car and charging visitors to the Museum Gardens may be considered by City of York Council. Runway sale 'still up in the air'

Mischief-makers have been blamed for a "Sold" sign which has mysteriously appeared outside Elvington Airfield. Family doctor secretly tested his patients for HIV

A family doctor from North Yorkshire tested patients - including a man in his sixties - for HIV without their permission, the General Medical Council heard. Milkman help put 4x4 thieves in jail

Two milkmen doing their rounds in North Yorkshire have helped put two serial vehicle thieves behind bars. £13, 000 raid on riding school

It has been the worst possible start to the new century for the owners of the York Riding School. Misery for cockatiels abandoned at RSPCA

Two cockatiels abandoned late on Christmas Day will have a fairytale ending to their tale of woe. Tennis centre appeal is lodged

Former Wimbledon star David Lloyd has lodged an appeal against the refusal of planning permission for a tennis centre at Monks Cross. Swim feat by girl, 3, amazes staff

A three-year-old girl has amazed instructors by swimming the length of the training pool at the Barbican Centre, prompting her mother to call on City of York councillors to keep the Barbican pools open. Clifton Moor bus service promise given to residents

Worried bus passengers in Clifton Moor were today given assurances from transport chiefs that there would continue to be a service into the centre of York. Battle for war tribute goes to the top

Campaigners for a permanent memorial to the women of the Second World War are to meet Sir John Mortimer in London this month to press their case. Find a bargain in china sale of century

The finest crystal, china and porcelain will tomorrow be up for grabs at knock-down prices when Mulberry Hall begins its annual New Year sale.

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