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On this day: Ryedale Archive

Ryedale Archive

• David v Goliath

  RESIDENTS say they are facing a "David and Goliath" battle against proposals to site a massive phone mast in the centre of a York community. read more

• Gridlock study ready for homes 'corridor'

  EXPERTS have been investigating how to prevent gridlock if developers are allowed to build 3,000 new homes in an area of York. read more

• Barbican scheme angers residents

  RESIDENTS living just across the road from the proposed massive Barbican development have vowed to fight the plans all the way. read more

• Accused to stand trial over Caroline's murder

  THE family of York backpacker Caroline Stuttle expressed relief today after a man was ordered to stand trial for her murder. read more

• Snow and ice take their grip

  GRITTING bosses today defended their efforts to clear snow from York's roads. read more

• Where's the plan to keep York special?

  CHESTER'S got one. Bath hasn't - but it's produced a World Heritage Site masterplan instead (bit of one-upmanship, if you ask me) which covers the same ground. Oxford has ducked the issue, pointing to the difficulties that stand in the way - but at least it's got a Local Plan. read more

• Sports pitch controversy brewing

  RESIDENTS in the Newby area are being urged to oppose plans by Scarborough Rugby Club and Scalby School to develop additional sports pitches on public open space off Linden Road. read more

• Top-up fees backed by Parliament but opposed by students

  TUESDAY night's crucial House of Commons vote on the future of university funding was said to be a vital moment for Tony Blair. read more

• '5.75pc tax rise will leave no safety margin'

  FEW members of the public showed up at a public meeting last week to hear North Yorkshire County Council explain why another rise in its council tax is unavoidable this year. read more

• 'We don't want neighbours from hell'

  RYEDALE residents fear new "affordable" housing could be used by councils as a dumping ground for problem tenants from inner city areas. read more

• 'Make the most of our racing link'

  A MALTON man who works in the horse-racing industry has said the town should use its racing heritage to boost prosperity. read more

• Short vehicle solution to cheaper parking

  THE doubling of the residents parking tax - sorry, parking charge - has infuriated many York motorists. read more

On this day: Ryedale Archive