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Visitor numbers soar at York museums

8:50am Monday 7th December 2009

YORK’S museums are claiming a tourism triumph, after the recession failed to stop the number of visitors to the city’s heritage attractions soaring.

Forsyth Business Centres moving to Clifton Moor, York

8:13am Thursday 3rd December 2009

A MAJOR relocation move is set to bring a real “buzz” to York’s economy and safeguard jobs.

Minster Quarter retailers in drive to promote the area

Business representatives from the Minster Quarter area stride down Stonegate

11:40am Tuesday 24th November 2009

THIS was the scene in the heart of York as city centre retailers tried to brighten up their area.

York Means Business film leads drive to attract businesses to the city

At the Mansion House for the launch of the York Means Business film are, from left, film maker Christopher David, managing editor of The Press Steve Hughes, Denise Stuart of york-england.com and the Lord Mayor of York, Coun John Galvin

9:02am Wednesday 18th November 2009

A PACKED audience of business and council leaders has hailed The Press’s new York Means Business film at its premiere at the Mansion House.

The Press’ York Means Business film will be premiered to an audience of business and council leaders at the Mansion House next week

Martin Gray, Frankie Curran and Bob Scrase pictured with the DVD cover, outside Fulprint

10:07am Saturday 14th November 2009

Two local businesses have stepped forward to help ensure the success of the film, which will attract vital investment – and new jobs – to the city by showing businessmen why they should relocate here.

£19.7 million science and technology investment in York

An artist’s impression of The Hub, which  will be part of the new Science City investment

9:14am Wednesday 11th November 2009

As York celebrates winning £19.7 million of Euro cash to plough into its science and technology sector, NICOLA FIFIELD investigates how much of a difference the investment will make.

Pextons hardware store reaches finals of Britain’s Best Retailer Awards

Store owner Johnny Hayes outside Pextons in Bishopthorpe Road, York

7:42am Tuesday 10th November 2009

A HARDWARE store in York will find out this week whether it has hammered its rivals in a top national competition.

City of York Council give planning permission for Robert Teed and Paula Jackson to transform the Old Schoolhouse in Peasholme Green into a art gallery

Robert Teed and his partner, Paula Jackson, outside the Old Schoolhouse, in Peasholme Green, York, which they hope to turn into an art gallery

10:19am Saturday 7th November 2009

LOCAL artists will soon have a new showcase for their work after plans for an art gallery in the centre of York were given the go-ahead.

Barnitts hardware store in Colliergate, York to expand into premises vacated by Blacks

Barnitts shop in Colliergate, York, which is expanding into its neighbour, Blacks

11:25am Friday 6th November 2009

ONE of York’s biggest and best-known independent retailers is defying the recession with a major expansion scheme.

Try before you buy at Blackwell & Denton in Colliergate

A youngster tries out one of the washing machines at Blackwell & Denton where the public are encouraged to try the appliances

7:49am Friday 30th October 2009

CUSTOMERS visiting a new showroom at a York domestic appliance shop are being invited to bring some clothes along and get them washed and tumble dried.

Buckle’s Bakery on the corner of Micklegate and Priory Street, York reopened as as Roast

From right, Peter, Simon Longhurst and Lee Wilkinson outside Roast

10:33am Saturday 17th October 2009

BUSINESSMAN Peter Buckle has used his loaf – to bring one of York’s oldest bakeries back from the brink.

Cut price York city centre parking scheme unveiled

9:32am Wednesday 2nd September 2009

SHOPPERS could get half-price parking in York city centre on Tuesdays under a scheme to go before city councillors next week.

Jobs boost as Debenhams store at Monks Cross, York set to open on October 15

8:25am Wednesday 2nd September 2009

A HIGH street fashion giant will create more new jobs than it originally envisaged when its second York store opens next month.

Complete jobs boost as care firm expands

10:28am Monday 31st August 2009

A RECESSION-BUSTING business is expanding into York – bringing 15 new jobs to the city.

Bespoke Country, which already has outlets in Scarborough and Whitby, has chosen Castlegate, in York, for its third shop

9:06am Thursday 27th August 2009

SHOPPERS in York have even more choice after a new home accessories and gift shop opened its doors – creating two jobs in the city.

York Data Services’ Data Centre in York Science Park to provide new high-speed web links

David Kirkham, chief technology officer of York Data Services, left, with co-founder Mark Fordyce, the chief     executive

9:37am Monday 17th August 2009

HOPES of bringing thousands of new jobs to York have been boosted by a £250,000 investment.

York solicitors Ebor Law to take over prime location in High Petergate

Solicitor Nigel Wilson with staff, from left, Natalie Smith, Louise Walker and Debra Jackson outside Ebor Law’s new premises in High Petergate

8:28am Saturday 15th August 2009

A FIRM of solicitors has taken over an empty office space in a prime York city centre location.

York's level of vacant shops third lowest in the north-east

Table showing the percentage of empty shops around the North East

9:26am Wednesday 5th August 2009

SHOPS in York are riding out the recession better than almost anywhere else in our region, according to new independent research.

Berwick Kaler stars in video to help promote York

Berwick Kaler stars in video to help promote York

11:10am Tuesday 4th August 2009

PANTO dame Berwick Kaler has joined the battle to attract new investment and jobs to York.

Audi dealership sale underlines firm’s confidence it has ‘weathered worst of recession’

10:36am Monday 3rd August 2009

A DEAL worth £11 million has seen the Audi dealership in Clifton Moor, York, snapped up by a growing Yorkshire car retail group.



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