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Transatlantic flights coming to Leeds Bradford Airport 8:33am Friday 9th May 2008 A JOURNEY from old York to New York will be that much easier from November. Reader comments (11) Spring cleaning for city streets 8:09am Fri 9 May 08 RESIDENTS in York are being asked to nominate the city's "grot spots" as part of city council's annual spring clean. Reader comments (12) Firm warned on lorry fleet 7:38am Friday 9th May 2008 A COMPANY in York that supplies farmers throughout the north of England with animal feed has been given a warning at a public inquiry. Test revamp ‘could increase joy-rides’ 7:57pm Thursday 8th May 2008 GOVERNMENT plans for a revamp of young learner drivers' lessons and tests could end up encouraging more joy-riding, York driving instructors warned today. Reader comments (9) A modern version of York Mystery Plays 7:06pm Thu 8 May 08 MORE than 300 young people will take to the streets of York city centre next month for a 21st-century version of the historic York Mystery Plays. Reader comment (1) Dancing duo’s diamond day 6:14pm Thu 8 May 08 A PASSION for dancing brought a diamond couple together and has kept them close for 60 happy years. Family’s property seized by mistake 5:21pm Thursday 8th May 2008 WARM weather may finally have arrived, but one York father told today how his family can't get on their bikes or bring out the barbecue - because they were seized by mistake during a property re-possession. Reader comments (5) Shopper tailed thief and raised the alarm 4:35pm Thu 8 May 08 AN alert shopper helped put a shoplifter back behind bars for five months when she spotted him walking off with home entertainment equipment from a city centre shop. Leading tourism figures gather for meeting 3:48pm Thursday 8th May 2008 IT'S the great debate - which could influence the direction that tourism in York will take for years to come. Reader comments (3) Figures show offences by juveniles in York wards 2:51pm Thu 8 May 08 TODAY The Press lifts the lid on juvenile crime in your area. Reader comments (16) Planners to study university halls blueprint 2:04pm Thursday 8th May 2008 PLANS for a 600-bedroom student accommodation block are to be discussed by City of York Council planners next week. Reader comments (12) Treatment for drug addicts to be improved 12:33pm Thursday 8th May 2008 AN action plan has been drawn up to improve treatments for drug addicts in York after the city's drug partnership was named as one of the worst in the country. Cyclists push for right to ride through footstreets 11:42am Thu 8 May 08 A CYCLING campaigner called today for cyclists to be allowed to pedal along some of York city centre's pedestrianised streets. Reader comments (58) Chinese State Circus comes to town 11:14am Thu 8 May 08 SHAOLIN warriors and ancient dragons will do battle in York this week. Reader comments (14) Closure of major roads after accidents is questioned 10:38am Thu 8 May 08 MASSIVE congestion and thousands of lost man hours can be the consequences of closing roads following serious accidents. Reader comments (36) Firms tackled over illegal immigrants 10:16am Thu 8 May 08 A CRACKDOWN on illegal workers has been hailed a success by immigration bosses. Morrisons store set for big revamp 9:41am Thu 8 May 08 ACOMB'S biggest supermarket is set for a major expansion, allowing it to create new jobs, widen its aisles and sell a greater range of goods. Reader comments (32) House blaze mum thanks firefighters 9:18am Thursday 8th May 2008 A MOTHER-OF-THREE today thanked all the people who helped her family when fire swept through the upstairs floor of their York home. Galloway to stand down as City of York Council leader 9:12am Thu 8 May 08 STEVE GALLOWAY is resigning as leader of City of York Council, after five years in charge. Cycle crime on decrease in York 8:53am Thu 8 May 08 YORK is no longer the bike theft capital of the north - after a 16 per cent reduction in the number of stolen cycles. Reader comments (19) More ...

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