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Proposal to 'reinvigorate' Arla's Settle site could save and create new jobs, Mayor says

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Mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith said: "But we are not just focused on what's being lost - we are also pushing for what could be saved."
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Mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith said: "But we are not just focused on what's being lost - we are also pushing for what could be saved."

Arla has been urged to seriously consider a proposal which could see its North Yorkshire creamery remain open long into the future while transforming the site into a centre of excellence. Skipton and...

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