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US case offers hope for Claudia

12:22pm Wednesday 8th May 2013

FAMILY and friends of missing York chef Claudia Lawrence have said the discovery of three women who went missing in the US ten years ago has given them fresh hope.

Father of Claudia Lawrence welcomes new law

9:15am Thursday 28th March 2013

THE father of missing York chef Claudia Lawrence has welcomed the introduction of a new law that will allow someone to be declared “presumed dead”.

"We will never give up on Claudia" - police vow to continue search

4:10pm Friday 15th March 2013

ON the fourth anniversary of her disappearance police have urged people who know what happened to Claudia Lawrence to come forward.

Father of Claudia Lawrence tells of ordeal in book

9:04am Tuesday 12th March 2013

THE father of missing Heworth chef Claudia Lawrence has spoken of how his Christian faith has helped him to endure the “dreadful” ordeal he has endured since her disappearance.

Claudia Lawrence’s father hails law change

10:24am Thursday 7th March 2013

THE father of missing York chef Claudia Lawrence has welcomed backing from the House of Lords for new legislation making it easier for people to settle the affairs of a relative who is missing, presumed dead.

Plea for information on 39th birthday of Claudia Lawrence

Plea for information on 39th birthday of Claudia Lawrence

12:06pm Wednesday 27th February 2013

A PLEA for information about the disappearance of Claudia Lawrence has been made on the chef’s 39th birthday.

‘Claudia probe will still go on’ retiring police chief pledges

Ray Galloway, who is retiring from North Yorkshire Police, says the core team of officers will continue  the investigation into Claudia Lawrence’s disappearance

9:48am Thursday 17th January 2013

THE detective who has led one of North Yorkshire’s most perplexing murder investigations was today retiring from the force.

Police defend Claudia Lawrence investigation after mother's comments

2:15pm Sunday 30th December 2012

POLICE have hit back after the mother of York chef Claudia Lawrence said detectives missed “chance after chance” to solve the mystery of her missing daughter.

Preparation under way for missing people carol service

Peter Lawrence sings along with pupils at Headlands Primary School, York

9:53am Thursday 29th November 2012

CHILDREN sang a song for lost loved ones as they rehearsed for a new carol service in York.

Rapid progress for missing people Bill

Peter Lawrence, right,  at St Chad’s Church with Canon Simon Stanley

8:04am Wednesday 14th November 2012

LANDMARK legislation to help the families of missing people such as York’s Claudia Lawrence could go through Parliament as early as Easter.

Commons debate on missing people

Peter Lawrence at the launch of the Crimestoppers campaign

10:09am Thursday 1st November 2012

THE father of missing York chef Claudia Lawrence will tomorrow ask parliament for radical reforms to legislation to make it easier for those dealing with a missing person’s estate.

York joins campaign over GCSE results

9:17am Saturday 22nd September 2012

COUNCIL bosses in York have signed up to a consortium led by two other local authorities to consider legal action over recent GCSE results.

Missing people will be remembered at service

Peter Lawrence alongside Ben Houghton of Missing People after a presentation of £825 to the charity

9:07am Saturday 22nd September 2012

THE father of missing York chef Claudia Lawrence has announced he will launch Yorkshire’s first Missing People carol service this winter – as he marks three-and-a-half years since his daughter disappeared.

Focus on fashion at York Races

Peter Lawrence spends his birthday with his daughter, Ali, at York Races

8:32am Saturday 14th July 2012

THOUSANDS of people descended on York Racecourse to enjoy the July meeting, but it was an event tinged with sadness for one York family.

Claudia seen in Amsterdam, claims ex-detective

Claudia Lawrence

6:10pm Tuesday 10th July 2012

A FORMER private detective believes he may have seen missing York chef Claudia Lawrence in Amsterdam.

Cyclists raise awareness of missing people

Peter Lawrence

9:40am Saturday 16th June 2012

THE father of Claudia Lawrence, the York woman missing for three years, will meet a team of cyclists who are raising awareness of missing people.

Father of Claudia Lawrence nominated for Community Pride Award

Peter Lawrence with Jen King in the Miles For Missing People run in London last year

9:30am Saturday 14th April 2012

THE father of missing York chef Claudia Lawrence has been nominated for a Community Pride Award by one of her closest friends.

New Claudia Lawrence TV appeal sparks 8 calls

4:09pm Wednesday 21st March 2012

CRIMEWATCH received eight calls following their renewed appeal for information about the disappearance of York chef Claudia Lawrence.

Fresh TV appeal in search for Claudia Lawrence

5:03pm Tuesday 20th March 2012

POLICE investigating the disappearance of York chef Claudia Lawrence will tonight make a fresh TV appeal for information.

Claudia father’s support for run

8:50am Monday 19th March 2012

THE father of missing York chef has marked the third anniversary of her disappearance by joining a sponsored run for Missing People at Regent’s Park in London, amid further media speculation about her whereabouts.

Claudia appeal to mark third anniversary of disappearance

Peter Lawrence, the father of missing Claudia, talks at a press briefing in the garden of his home in Heworth, with Claudia’s friend Suzy Cooper, media spokesman Martin Dales and York Outer MP Julian Sturdy, right

10:20am Saturday 17th March 2012

THE father and friend of missing York woman Claudia Lawrence have held a press conference to mark the third anniversary of her disappearance.

Claudia’s father in bid to change law on missing people

10:04am Tuesday 6th March 2012

THE father of missing York chef Claudia Lawrence hopes the Government will back proposed new laws giving relatives of those who have disappeared more rights.

Claudia Lawrence’s father to address MPs

9:02am Saturday 3rd March 2012

THE father of missing York chef Claudia Lawrence is to speak to MPs on Monday about the need for the families of people who have disappeared to be given more rights.

Abusive messages left on Claudia Lawrence website

8:45am Friday 24th February 2012

THOUSANDS of members were wiped from a web page appealing for help to find missing York chef Claudia Lawrence following an overhaul of Facebook, triggering strong criticism by her best friend.

Hope for families of missing people

Peter Lawrence speaking at a press            conference at the Cedar Court Hotel, York

8:39am Wednesday 22nd February 2012

THE father of missing York chef Claudia Lawrence says he hopes a Government report out today will help ease the anguish for families of missing people.



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