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Stories for 13 February 2008
York Press Business
Teenager’s marketing role for charity
A TEENAGER from Pocklington School will soon take on the role of junior director of marketing and public relations for a new charity. more...
Jobs safe as firm is sold
INNTRAVEL Ltd, the award-winning walking, cycling and winter holiday specialist based near Castle Howard, has been sold. more...
York Press News
Spiked drink ordeal of Miss York
MISS York was rushed to hospital after her drink was spiked on a night out in the city. more...
Legal hitches hit path fight
COUNCILLORS in a Selby village have reacted with fury after further legal hold-ups delayed the opening of a much-used public footpath. more...
Love is wheel!
LOVERS in York can get in a spin this Valentine's Day. more...
Brewery jobs hope
AN INTERNATIONAL brewer today refused to speculate on whether new jobs could be created at its North Yorkshire site, after announcing it would be transferring work from another of its breweries. more...
Traders lose out as bowed shop window forces road closure
POLICE closed a road in York city centre amid fears a shop window was about to shatter. more...
More than 6,000 drivers stopped during police safety campaign
Protestors target gourmet eaterie
POLICE were called to York's Blue Bicycle restaurant after it was targeted by animal rights protestors. more...
Disabled workers vent fury
Picture find is perfect
Public is urged to tackle cons via mail
MAIL scammers who try to cheat householders in our region are being targeted in a new campaign by trading standards bosses. more...
Employers urged to tackle dangerous driving
BUSINESS bosses in York are being encouraged to help tackle dangerous driving in a special initiative by City of York Council. more...
Rail services back to normal
NORMAL service resumed for commuters at York station today after yesterday's rail chaos. more...
Lib Dems propose tax rise of 4.75%
CITY leaders intend to increase York's council tax by 4.75 per cent - more than inflation, but less than first feared. more...
Condom kiosks proposal for York
FREE condom kiosks could be coming to pharmacies in York if a bid to win a share of £1 million to tackle the city's rising teenage pregnancy problem is successful. more...
Time to buzz off
Student homes ruling reverse
RESIDENTS worried about the breakdown of their York neighbourhood have been dealt a fresh blow. more...
Brave Naomi in drink alert
MISS York, Naomi Smith, is well aware of the dangers of drink spiking. more...
Angry blast for proposal to scrap mosquito device
HI-TECH gadgets aimed at stopping youngsters loitering in York have been defended, after the national Children's Commissioner called for their removal. more...
Police operation aims to leave ‘legacy of crime reduction’
MORE than 600 people were arrested in North Yorkshire in one week. more...
Remploy workers fight on
THE last-ditch fight to save a York factory which finds jobs for disabled people has been stepped up with a day of protests in the city. more...
Memorial Hall campaigners are handed grants
TRUSTEES who are striving to revive an historic community hall have secured £9,000 to help meet the bill. more...
Park & Ride proposals take a step closer
MULTI-MILLION pound plans for three new Park&Ride sites in York have been endorsed by ruling councillors. more...
MP calls for review over post office closure blunders
CAMPAIGNERS have called on the city council to consider legal action against Post Office bosses over their decision to close a York branch. more...
Man in court over archbishop lead theft
A MAN has been arrested and charged for the attempted theft of lead off the Archbishop of York's roof while another suspect is still on the loose. more...
Post office 'must stay'
A POST office in York that could be axed today received fresh backing from local councillors, who vowed to continue their campaign to save the branch. more...
The benefits of grammar school
SMILES all round at my sister's house this week, when my niece received a long-awaited letter to say she'd passed the exam to get into the local grammar school. more...
Prince of plonk goes on tour
WHAT would the wine-lovers of North Yorkshire do without The Press's very own Mike Tipping? more...
Derwenthorpe inquiry begins
BATTLE lines have been drawn at a public inquiry to decide if a slice of York land earmarked for hundreds of new houses should become a village green instead. more...
Pupils get chance to be Chancellor
HUNDREDS of York youngsters will get the "chance to be Chancellor" of the Exchequer as part of a schools competition. more...
HMS York gets £17m makeover
A WARSHIP which carries York's name across the ocean waves is to get a multi-million pound makeover. more...
More work for victim support
THE number of crime victims being helped by a charity in North Yorkshire has more than doubled. more...
The booze patrol
Police have launched an operation to curb underage drinking. STEPHEN LEWIS joined officers working on the streets of York. more...
Leak damage anger of OAP
A PENSIONER has hit out after a month-long dispute with British Gas, which he claims caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to his home. more...
York Press Sport
Halifax Town 2, York City 2
NEVER play the ball across your own penalty box is right up there with "if in doubt, kick it out" in any rudimentary guide to more...
Two-game ban for Hughes
YORK City Knights hooker Paul Hughes has been banned for two games more...
Might of Mitre’s 'A' team
Tag team grips
Tag Team, who started 2008 in tremendous style at Southwell, returns to his favourite course tomorrow and is napped to reward punters with a win. more...
Promotion bid hangs in balance
FREE-FALLING Leeds United's promotion hopes are hanging by a thread after failing to beat high- more...
Colin: 'We blew it!’
YORK City boss Colin Walker expressed his disappointment at the late Stuart Elliott error that cost his side victory in last night's 2-2 draw at Halifax Town last night. more...
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