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Pinocchio is back with no strings attached!

PC Hazel Simms returns Pinocchio to his owner Alan Hall. The garden ornament was stolen from Bootham Square, York

1:31pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

A PAINTED pottery Pinocchio has been reunited with its owner, thanks to The Press.

Children get somewhere to hang their Christmas stockings after mix-up over bunks order

11:11am Saturday 27th December 2008

TWO young sisters finally got somewhere to hang their stockings after they had faced the prospect of an uncomfortable Christmas without beds.

York Strictly fan gets camera back

Bill MacPherson with his returned camera

7:37am Friday 26th December 2008

IT was the Christmas present he didn’t think he’d receive.

York stores can sell crackers to kids

9:50am Thursday 18th December 2008

SHOPS which ban children from buying Christmas crackers have been told to pull the other one by health and safety chiefs.

Plaque tribute at York plague site

Unveiling the plaque outside the Burton Stone Inn

3:40pm Tuesday 16th December 2008

ONE of the darkest moments in York’s history will be remembered by future generations after a plaque was unveiled in Clifton.

Tang Hall woman in web shopping row

Deborah Hamilton, who was charged twice after online grocery shopping with Asda, at home in Tang Hall

9:58am Saturday 29th November 2008

A MOTHER-OF-THREE has been forced to take out a loan to pay overdraft charges following a ten-month internet shopping fiasco during which her account was debited twice every time she made a transaction.

Brownie leaders come forward

Rebecca Watts, commissioner for the Tower Division, which covers south and east York

2:25pm Wednesday 5th November 2008

YOUNGSTERS who faced losing a popular activity club following the retirement of their adult leader are celebrating after their Brownie pack was saved – thanks to The Press.

Pensioner’s flood nightmare over

 June Waudby

12:33am Saturday 1st November 2008

AN elderly pensioner left distraught after a boiler burst in her council house, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage, is today celebrating after council chiefs promised to fund the repairs.

York twins praise driving instructor

Driving instructor Jim Dawes with Samantha, left, and Stephanie Gadsby.

6:50pm Wednesday 29th October 2008

A LEARNER driver left heartbroken when thieves stole her car has finally thrown off her L-plates. Now her twin sister is looking to do likewise, after a big-hearted instructor stepped in to save the day.

York hotel saves charity auction

12:30pm Monday 27th October 2008

A CHARITY fundraiser jeopardised by the York High School fire is back on, after a city hotel answered pupils’ plea for help.


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