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New partner joins Schofield Sweeney

Yorkshire-based law firm Schofield Sweeney has appointed Stephen Lewis as a partner in their litigation team. Stephen has over 25 years of experience resolving issues and disputes for all sizes of businesses and private individuals. “I am delighted to join a gem of a Yorkshire firm with a truly national outlook. I was instantly attracted…

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City of York Council backs Clean Air Night

As winter draws in and the nights get cold, the council is supporting Clean Air Night (24 January) to raise awareness of the dangers of burning wood and other solid fuels in the home. While it might appear more cost-effective to use a wood stove or fireplace with rising energy costs this winter, research shows…

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City of York Council launches appeal for foster carers for York children and young people

City of York Council is launching a new campaign this new year to recruit foster carers to support children and young people who can’t live with their own families. The council cares for around 200 children and young people in York and urgently needs local foster carers to provide them with safe, loving homes. It’s…

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Philip Sharp joins Board of Directors

Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the appointment of Lifelong fan, 38 year old, Philip Sharp to the club’s Board of Directors. Upon his appointment, Philip said; “I am delighted to join the Board of Directors and become an owner of this incredible club; it’s been an ambition of mine as a lifelong supporter. My…

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Temporary closure of Low Petergate

City of York Council has closed Low Petergate outside Poundland this afternoon. It is likely to remain closed until Monday morning at the earliest. Work to permanently repair a void which was plated before Christmas, has revealed a hole which extends halfway across the road. A diversion is in place around Swinegate. Work to repair the…

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Further growth for Andrew Jackson’s real estate and property team

Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP announces that Kirsty Barsby has joined its real estate and property team as a partner, further strengthening the firm’s client services offering across the region and beyond. With over 18 years’ experience across a broad range of property matters, Kirsty’s clients operate across several sectors including hotel and leisure, residential and…

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Archbishop of York calls for ‘Hungry Minds’ support

City of York Council and The Archbishop of York have launched a joint appeal for support for the City’s Hungry Minds Free School Meals campaign. The City Council’s newly adopted Council Plan, ‘One City, for all’, contains a pledge to start the journey towards becoming an anti-poverty city, including supporting young people and families, reducing…

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