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Caroline Charles: Still swinging 50 years on

12:24pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Caroline Charles dressed the stars of the Sixties. MATT CLARK finds out what keeps her going 50 years on.

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Fashion statements at York College

12:17pm Saturday 18th May 2013

York College fashion students hit the catwalk next week with their end of term collections. MAXINE GORDON goes behind the scenes for a sneak preview • Pictures: Garry Atkinson.

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Virtual museum set up to mark International Museum Day

11:22am Friday 17th May 2013

Images of some of York’s finest historic and prehistoric artifacts will be posted on Facebook from tomorrow in a ‘virtual museum’ being set up to mark International Museum Day. STEPHEN LEWIS reports

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Press photographer shortlisted for prestigious award

11:12am Friday 17th May 2013

THIS colourful image of an art installation featuring umbrellas over Clifford’s Tower caught the imagination of judges in the Regional Press Awards who have shortlisted The Press photographer Frank Dwyer for a prestigious award.

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Dam fine achievement by Bomber Command

8:42am Thursday 16th May 2013

Seventy years ago, British airmen took part in one of the most audacious bombing raids of the second world war – the Dambusters. Without realising it, a young WAAF officer helped 617 Squadron prepare for the raid. Barbara Dallas is now 90 and living in York. MATT CLARK reports on the raid that captured the imagination – then and now

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Restaurant critic Jay Rayner lays down his food manifesto

12:07pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

Jay Rayner describes himself as “a greedy man in a hungry world”. The Observer restaurant critic is unlikely to stay hungry for long in Malton this weekend for the Food Lovers Festival. He speaks to STEPHEN LEWIS

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How to present a flawless face

11:15am Tuesday 14th May 2013

MAXINE GORDON goes in search of a ‘flawless face’ , with a little help from make-up artist Trevor O’Keeffe

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Why it’s a City life for Sophie

11:47am Monday 13th May 2013

York City’s first season back in the Football League was a real roller-coaster. The club’s communications director Sophie Hicks spoke to STEPHEN LEWIS about the season’s ups and downs.

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A trial in itself

8:59am Saturday 11th May 2013

Reporter Richard Catton was called up for jury service – and found it’s nothing like on TV

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Getting ready to head for the hills

10:20am Friday 10th May 2013

RUTH CAMPBELL didn’t realise she was an accident waiting to happen until she met walking expert Mark Reid. Now, armed with a map and a compass, she is ready to head for the hills.

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York Hospital boss warns of impact of NHS funding cuts

9:31am Thursday 9th May 2013

At a recent health scrutiny meeting, York Hospital boss Patrick Crowley launched into an outspoken warning about the impact of cuts in health funding. He spoke afterwards to STEPHEN LEWIS

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The York man who is helping to rescue abused girls from the streets of Brazil

11:21am Wednesday 8th May 2013

ANDY Roberts was 4,500 miles from home when he heard the story that would change his life. It was the story of one family but it was representative of hundreds more.

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On border patrol with the collies

10:05am Wednesday 8th May 2013

Border collies are lovely, intelligent dogs – but they don’t always make the ideal family pet. STEPHEN LEWIS visits a rescue centre near York that aims to find a new home for dogs that have proved too much of a handful as pets

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Style on the agenda at The Mansion House

9:32am Tuesday 7th May 2013

From left, Paul - suit by Hawes and Curtis, shoes by Alex Shilton; Jenny - dress by In Wear, hat by Boardman, shoes and bag, Van Dal by Jane Shilton; Karen - dress by Gina Bacconi, shoes by Jane Shilton; Keith - suit by Hawes and Curtis, shoes by Ted Baker.

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