The Chamber of Trade in Thirsk is trying to place two defibrillators purchased by the Rotary Club in the town centre.
Boots is hoping to take one and train staff to use it in emergencies, and the landlords at the Three Tuns Hotel are to contact other landlords in the hope of working together to operate the other.
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