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Discussions still underway to save Arla's Settle factory from closure

Could there be hope of saving the North Yorkshire site from being shut down?

Chris Brayford
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"While Arla has completed its consultation process, there is still a window to explore alternative uses for the site that could retain jobs and skills in the local area."
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"While Arla has completed its consultation process, there is still a window to explore alternative uses for the site that could retain jobs and skills in the local area."

There is a small glimmer of hope that more than 100 jobs could be saved after stakeholders confirmed they will not give up the fight on saving a North Yorkshire creamery facility from closure. Sir...

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