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Controversial penalty denies Minstermen a win
BEMUSED Terry Dolan chose his words carefully after a controversial penalty denied York City three points at Leyton Orient. The Minstermen were 1-0 up thanks to Lee Nogan's spectacular 24th minute opener when referee Lee Cable adjudged Orient midfielder
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Wolverhampton card under threat
WOLVERHAMPTON, the only surviving meeting tomorrow, remains under threat from the foot and mouth crisis. The latest outbreak of the dreaded disease is not too far from the Dunstall Park track and course officials, who were expected to make an announcement
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Police stations shut
MORE than half of North Yorkshire's police stations have closed in the last decade, a Home Office report has revealed. But the force said today that many of the closures were of police houses and that policing in the county had, if anything, improved
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Retired doctors urged to help mine victims
SELBY miners' leaders today welcomed Government moves to bring in retired doctors to help speed up compensation claims for crippled pitmen. Energy Minister Peter Hain warned that a continued shortage of chest consultants in Yorkshire was hampering the
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Delight as York tops 'boom' league
THE YORK business community spoke today of its delight after the city emerged as the most prosperous business town in Yorkshire, ahead of Leeds. According to a survey of top businesses in 150 towns and cities across the country, York is top in the region
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£20m stand for city racecourse
YORK Racecourse today unveiled an exciting £20 million project for a new County Stand, promising a new era of luxury for punters. The project, which is subject to planning permission from City of York Council, will replace the existing 1965 stand with
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Doctors need more time with their patients
CAN I add my support to the point made by Greg Stone (March 19). What the NHS needs is not cash inducements to doctors to stay in service, as they are already well motivated by their sense of vocation, but less bureaucracy giving them more time to spend
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Ban meat imports
A BAN on imported food from countries with foot and mouth disease and proper inspection of imports could have prevented the foot and mouth epidemic. The cost of this would have been a fraction of the billions now being spent on elimination. All shops,
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Parking penalty
I RECEIVED a parking ticket which was unwarranted and issued without any consideration. I had been to two car parks, which were full. I then found a space at Lord Mayors Walk and attempted to put money into both the pay and display machines available.
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Nogan jewel sees City take a prize from the Orient
YORK City stretched their unbeaten run to nine games and on current form few would bet against them going the rest of the season without tasting defeat. In a game not helped by some fussy, frustrating and inconsistent refereeing, this wasn't one of City's
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Paying respect
In the latest of our city walks, CHRIS TITLEY celebrates a tour around an often-forgotten York garden. THE quiet surprises. Nearby traffic rushes into York on a main road, yet the loudest noise in this tranquil place is the birdsong. And one thing's certain
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London on a plate
MY eyes widened as I noticed the prices on the menu at top chef Marco Pierre White's new outpost in Hampstead, north London. A three course lunch is just £13.50. In York, that wouldn't even buy you a main lunch course at the much-lauded Blue Bicycle restaurant
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Words of wisdom
A controversial American doctor believes dyslexia is linked to the inner ear. STEPHEN LEWIS investigates his claims and watches a different approach being used in York. NICOLA Carruthers was always a bright little girl, good at maths. So when at seven
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A beef about food scares
A TV doctor is telling anyone who will listen that meat causes cancer. STEPHEN LEWIS investigates. IT'S JUST what confused parents - not to mention farmers - need right now: another health scare. First, we're told that vegetables aren't as good for us
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Quite a card
LAST week, we began the James W Arthur story. Mr Arthur's biggest claim to fame was that he published the first picture postcard of York way back in 1893. But his interests and enthusiasms went far beyond the humble postcard. Mr Arthur loved York. He
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Ace of cards
AS the tourist season warms up in York, it sometimes seems as if every shop of every type sells postcards. They sit in racks outside kiosks and cafs, waiting to wing their way all over the world. The postcard remains stubbornly popular, despite the ubiquity
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Selby take the honours in friendly tussle
Selby's victory over York by 24-13 in a friendly fixture at Sandhill Lane was deserved if not clear cut. Selby played with the cohesion and confidence of a team used to success. Already-relegated York, meanwhile, got a glimpse of what will be required
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Beverley too strong for Pock
Pocklington's non-league friendly against Beverley saw them go down 20-6 away to their local rivals who play in the division above them. With a group of regulars in Dublin for the weekend, Pocklington gave debuts to two teenagers and had two more backs
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Spring flower show to go ahead
THE world-renowned Harrogate Spring Flower Show is to go ahead, despite the foot and mouth crisis. The North of England Horticultural Society, organisers of the 74-year-old event, "have very carefully considered the situation and decided to go ahead".
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Roundabout work starts
MOTORISTS were today facing traffic problems as a £2m package of improvements to the A19 Rawcliffe roundabout, in York, started. The seven-month project aims to reduce queues and improve traffic flows at the A19 roundabout and will provide direct access
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Diallo grabs late winner for Seadogs
Cherif Diallo headed his ninth goal of the season 12 minutes from time to give Scarborough all three points yesterday in a game in which they were made to work hard by relegation-threatened Forest Green. Jamie Burt impressed with his pace all afternoon
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Stylish birthday prize
A YORK business has celebrated its first birthday in style by winning the prestigious Shell Live Wire Award for the North Yorkshire region. The awards are sponsored by Shell UK and by over two hundred local sponsors, and seek to encourage the development
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Ample Bosom set to burst on to screen
AMPLE BOSOM, the award-winning North Yorkshire scheme set up by farmer's wife Sally Robinson, is all set to burst on to the big screen. London-based Harbour Pictures has bought the film rights to the story of how Sally built up her lingerie business from
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Foreign visitors tell of fears
THE foot and mouth crisis is stopping visitors from Malaysia visiting the city, according to York's "unofficial" ambassador. Jennie Cook, who runs, Cooks Guesthouse in Bishopthorpe Road, has been promoting York in Malaysia and after a recent visit to
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Mum, 51, hoping for big reunion to mark degree
MUM Emilia Frith is planning to invite relatives from all four corners of the planet to her graduation ceremony in June, after completing a degree course with the Open University. Emilia, 51, who grew up in Slovakia, hopes her elderly parents can come
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Having a ball as masks hide charity fun
THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised for York's elderly people in a masked Venetian ball at the city's Merchant Adventurers Hall. More than 170 people gathered at the Age Concern ball on Saturday night, when between £2,000 and £3,000 was raised to buy
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Lions pile more misery onto patched-up Wasps
It was a case of deja vu for York Wasps as they suffered their third 70-point defeat in as many matches. Following the 84-12 beating by Leigh and last week's shock 78-8 trouncing by Chorley, yesterday's comprehensive 74-0 defeat did not even come as a
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Street signs 'to talk' to blind visitors
SPEAKING signs could be used to guide York's blind residents and visitors through the city. The technological guides would be activated by special badges worn by the user. They would declare information, including warnings of hazards. City of York Council's
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Controversial penalty denies Minstermen a win
BEMUSED Terry Dolan chose his words carefully after a controversial penalty denied York City three points at Leyton Orient. The Minstermen were 1-0 up thanks to Lee Nogan's spectacular 24th minute opener when referee Lee Cable adjudged Orient midfielder
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Two's trouble for mum
A SECOND child can scupper your career hopes. While three-quarters of women return to at least part-time work after their first baby, half give up completely once they have two young children. They lack the energy to cope with a job, and often don't have
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Lions pile more misery onto patched-up Wasps
It was a case of deja vu for York Wasps as they suffered their third 70-point defeat in as many matches. Following the 84-12 beating by Leigh and last week's shock 78-8 trouncing by Chorley, yesterday's comprehensive 74-0 defeat did not even come as a
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Polls set to go ahead despite disease
ELECTIONS for North Yorkshire County Council look set to go ahead despite calls for a delay until after the foot and mouth crisis is at an end. Notices of election are being issued for a May 3 poll, but the decision has been sharply criticised by one
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Polls set to go ahead despite disease
ELECTIONS for North Yorkshire County Council look set to go ahead despite calls for a delay until after the foot and mouth crisis is at an end. Notices of election are being issued for a May 3 poll, but the decision has been sharply criticised by one
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Mystery of unconscious man
A MAJOR police operation began today after a man was found in a critical condition near a North Yorkshire village. David Williamson, 57, from Sutton-on-the-Forest, had suffered severe head injuries, and was taken to York District Hospital before being
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Cancer concerns
YOU report that cancer services may be transferred to Leeds (March 21). Negotiations are being pursued vigorously at the moment to re-open York's Medical School, one of the main motives being to train and retain general practitioners for East Yorkshire
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Brilliant ballet
MAY I congratulate the English Youth Ballet for their performance of Coppelia at the Grand Opera House. To fit 101 dancers on the stage of the Grand was a feat in itself, but the performance the dancers gave was absolutely magnificent. I have been to
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Making time to keep fit
Q I've read that I should do 20 minutes' aerobic exercise three to five times a week. I've also read that weight training is recommended three times a week. But how can I find the time? A Spending your evenings in the gym is not always an option when
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Ask the experts: Can I improve my posture?
Q I spend a lot of time in front of a computer screen and I know my back is suffering. I feel quite exhausted after work, although my job isn't physically demanding. I like to go to exercise classes to try to keep toned but is there anything I can do
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Rare win double for York duo
New Earswick All Blacks and York Acorn gave rugby league in York a major boost with a double winning weekend. The All Blacks lifted themsleves out the bottom two of the National Conference League second division with a 12-2 win at home to fellow strugglers
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Walking on bi
"WITH this wing, I thee wed" could be the cry as daredevil lovebirds marry in mid air. Utterly Butterly, sponsors of the UK's only wingwalking team, is offering an expenses-paid marriage made in heaven. The happy couple, and minister, will be strapped
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York family centres threatened with closure
YORK'S three family centres may be closed and the services moved into other council departments, it has been revealed. Officers stress it would mean the same level of service, while saving cash and avoiding cut backs. Moving from the dedicated bases in
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Residents of York fear crime
FEAR of crime is the biggest concern for York residents - despite tumbling crime rates. A survey by City of York Council suggests that crime and violence tops a list of people's worries. But the latest statistics for the city show that crime is continuing
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York RI get the upper hand in title chase
YORK RI made hard work of it but they eventually overcame Moortown 16-8 to take two vital points in the race for the Yorkshire Three title. If RI had taken only a quarter of the chances they created in the first half, they would have won the game handsomely
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Bullet train fires its way to York's railway museum
THE world famous Japanese Bullet train, capable of speeds of more than 125mph is to go on display at the National Railway Museum this summer - the first rail vehicle built and run outside Britain to enter the National Collection. The Japanese Series O
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Cycle carriers scoop wheelie big award
A REVOLUTIONARY York business scooped a major award last night - and is thanking the Evening Press. Wheel Alternatives, also known as Cyclone Couriers, scooped a Big Issue Big Difference Award with its environmentally-friendly pedal power service. And
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Crooks looks set for Best of British as Wasps crash again
YORK Wasps coach Lee Crooks looks set to become a key figure in the future of rugby league in Great Britain. Crooks is rumoured to be in line for the job as Yorkshire coach for the upcoming War of the Roses clash with Lancashire on June 5. The match,
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Nogan jewel sees City take a prize from the Orient
YORK City stretched their unbeaten run to nine games and on current form few would bet against them going the rest of the season without tasting defeat. In a game not helped by some fussy, frustrating and inconsistent refereeing, this wasn't one of City's
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Aid plea from North Yorks foot and mouth task force
A SPECIAL foot and mouth task force set up by North Yorkshire County Council is urging the Government to offer cash support for businesses worst affected by loss of tourism. The group is also calling for a clear message that many of the county's attractions
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Bid to keep children with prison mums
A WOMEN'S jail near York may make penal history by letting inmates' children stay inside until they are three-and-a-half years old. Women prisoners at Askham Grange's mother and baby unit are currently separated from their tots when they reach the age
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Crooks looks set for Best of British as Wasps crash again
YORK Wasps coach Lee Crooks looks set to become a key figure in the future of rugby league in Great Britain. Crooks is rumoured to be in line for the job as Yorkshire coach for the upcoming War of the Roses clash with Lancashire on June 5. The match,
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How to treat mums in prison
TO separate a mother from her 18-month old child is barbaric. The mother's anguish is not lessened because she is a convicted criminal. The child's agony is not moderated because he gets to leave Askham Grange prison. To him, home is with his mum, wherever
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An epic occasion
FEWER British backs were slapped at the Oscars than we are used to: in an extraordinary oversight, the organisers even failed to present our own Dame Judi Dench with her annual award. However, Brit Ridley Scott can take some glory (if not a statuette)
