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1. In Conversation with Chris (Simpsons artist)
Interviews, Loves2. The art of the short story: Flash Fiction
Culture, Literature3. The Animal Testing debate
Causes, News4. Should we demolish our Brutalist buildings?
Causes, Community, Life, News5. ASFF deadline is fast approaching
Culture, Festival, Film
The Queen’s Speech Lowdown
Following on from our hugely successful infographic analysis of the Budget Day Speech, we have created another one for the recent State Opening of Parliament. The Yatterbox analysts have crunched the numbers and the designers have been up all night working on the infographic; so it is time to share our findings.
Grant boost for local businesses
Local businesses across the city are being encouraged to apply for regional funding as the council aim to boost York’s economy.
York sees biggest drop in JSA Claimants
Recent statistics have shown that the number of people claiming Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) in York has fallen massively.
York GeniUS! project jets off to Rio
The GeniUS! scheme is now going global as the team behind it are heading for a worldwide innovation summit and awards ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on 2 May.
Shine a light as York overhauls streetlights
The City of York Council and the streetlights partner Amey have teamed up to start the biggest overhaul of streetlights in York since the Victorian era.
Foreign Students Affected by New UK Visa Rules
Thousands of students have been affected by the new visa restrictions that have been introduced last week.
Health and Social Care Bill Passed
The controversial NHS Health and Social Care Bill, which has faced a number of set backs, criticisms and hold ups, was yesterday passed in the Houses of Parliament with a vote of 328 to 246.
2012 Budget Live Blog
Welcome to our 2012 Budget coverage.
How politics breeds art
With the protesters leaving St Paul this week, we take a look at what next for Occupy London and how political upheaval breeds art.
York’s new Lord Mayor named
Keith Hyman, will become the chief citizen of York and take up residence in the Mansion House at the start of 2012. His roles will include, chairing council meetings, attending ceremonial functions and events organised by the people of York, he is also due to select two local charities which he will champion throughout the year.
Organ Donor Exclusions Cause Controversy
New guidelines for organ donation in the US have caused controversy, with organ and blood donation already critically low. Could the same guidelines be applied to the UK?
Social Media and the future of Politics
All too often media coverage of politicians’ activity merely focuses on brief sound bites and slogans which are regurgitated…
