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Pay policy cuts absentee rate

11:04am Tuesday 30th June 2009

A POLICY linking county council workers’ pay to their rate of attendance has led to a significant reduction in absence, and a saving of more than £1m.

Girls try out new activity

On alert: Katy Bramham and Anya Hockey try laser tagging

11:06am Tuesday 30th June 2009

TWO pupils got an unexpected day off after winning a competition.

Crackdown on speed in villages hailed a success

11:05am Tuesday 30th June 2009

A CAMPAIGN to clamp down on motorists driving at dangerous speeds through villages in Richmondshire has been hailed a success.

Howards’ future in doubt

11:07am Tuesday 30th June 2009

DOUBTS have emerged about the future of an historic Army battalion after military officials were told to slash billions off their budgets.

Heart unit opened

11:08am Tuesday 30th June 2009

A NEW cardiology unit has been officially opened at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton after ten years of work by staff and fundraisers to bring it up to standard.

Award for very special officer

Forty years: Alan Simpson

12:38pm Tuesday 23rd June 2009

A FORMER farmer’s 40 years of crime-fighting service to his community has been honoured with national recognition.

Campaigners raise safety awareness for the elderly

12:37pm Tuesday 23rd June 2009

A CAMPAIGN highlighting the dangers to elderly people from falls hopes to raise awareness at two events this week.

Arty pupils promote fair

Creative trio: From left, Taylor Grayson, Elizabeth Dean and Thomas Tretheway with their winning posters

12:43pm Tuesday 23rd June 2009

STAFF and helpers from a primary school are nearly ready for their summer fair.

College awarded gold standard for art

Creative talent: Lily Ambery-Smith, 17, who is studying A-level applied art and photography at the  college

12:45pm Tuesday 23rd June 2009

A COLLEGE’S reputation as a leading place to study the arts has been further enhanced.

Police on alert over lost radios

12:44pm Tuesday 23rd June 2009

POLICE officers may face disciplinary action after 84 radios were reported missing by the North Yorkshire force.



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