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Cash backs up
I READ with interest Michael Brooks' letter responding to David Bowe's on the benefits of the Euro (September 30). I would like to bet that there is more chance of getting some of this £700 gain per family than there is of City of York Council taxpayers
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Disgusted by fans
WHY were two front pages of our wonderful Evening Press (October 11 and 13) given over to Craig Holt (landlord of the Five Lions, Walmgate) and his wife and friends, describing their illegal and stupid decision to fly out to Turkey to watch the England
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Off-colour cat
A SPECIAL colour printing of the Evening Press cartoon strip for the Queen's Golden Jubilee established that Yorkatt was the gingery-red moggy, and Eric was the fine Persian Blue (Evening Press, June 1, 2002). But your recent week's colour spread ('Drawn
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Police have yet to learn
JUSTIN Berry's death is emblematic of the torment endured by many victims of violent crime. The tragedy should also serve as a reminder to the police of their duty to treat those victims with the greatest sensitivity. Mr Berry suffered what detectives
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Not the only one
YOUR report "Spitfire pilot's talk" (October 16) reported that Flight Lieutenant Charlie Brown was to give a talk at Pudsey Civic Hall on his experiences flying the Spitfire and the Me-109 German fighter. Sadly his claim to be "the only man in the UK
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Patience required
WHILE walking through York recently, I was interested to see what looked like an ambulance with the words 'Patient Transport Service' in large letters on the side. I continued on my way for a while pondering this apparently convoluted language, when I
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Orchestra just gets better and better
RECENTLY my wife and I attended a concert at the Barbican Centre, given by the Guildhall Orchestra with guest soloist Julian Lloyd Webber and the Leeds Festival Choir. I would like to record our deep-felt thanks for a memorable evening - superb music,
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Ban the more powerful fireworks now
I FEEL very strongly about the recent problems with fireworks. One of the phone boxes that was damaged was at the top of my sister's street, and I am concerned if they can damage phone boxes they could start to damage people's houses. I would like to
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Sinnington player flown to hospital
SINNINGTON'S Paul Harland was airlifted to hospital after suffering a serious injury in the RJF Homes Beckett League clash with Black Swan, Pickering. The 21-year-old went up for a 76th minute header and came down heavily on his ankle. An Air Ambulance
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Sheriff Hutton get first point
SHERIFF HUTTON Ladies gained their first point of the Yorkshire and Humberside Football League Division One East season with a 2-2 draw with York City Ladies Reserves. Australian striker Melissa Campbell fired York into a 2-0 lead. Sheriff Hutton pulled
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Laywers help Ted ramble to new owners
THE rights to well-loved children's character Rambling Ted, which has been featured by some of the world's top manufacturers, have been acquired by new owners with help from York-based commercial lawyers Denison Till. The business, assets and intellectual
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Shepherd shines with solar project
A REVOLUTIONARY £8.9 million project by York-based Shepherd Construction will be carefully monitored by the British building industry. One entire wall of Shepherd's OpTIC project, creating a national venue for science and technology in Wales, is smothered
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Keep the faith
YORK City midfielder Mitch Ward still believes the Minstermen can clinch automatic promotion. A run of just two wins from their last 11 games has left City six points adrift of third-placed Swansea but former Everton and Sheffield United star Ward believes
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York swatted by Oxton tale of woe
CITY of York I suffered their second defeat of the Northern Hockey League premier division term when they lost 3-1 at Oxton. York began well taking the ball to the Wirral side and went close when a looped shot by player-coach Jason Russell went over the
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Top of the form
AN AC/DC fanatic from York, will see his idols play an exclusive gig tonight - despite it selling out within four minutes. Arnie "Tivvy" Gomersall, whose band, Stealer, were formed in tribute to the Australian rock gods, was one of only 4,000 people lucky
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Archbishop to open brain unit
A SPECIALIST brain injury unit in York that provides long-term care to people in the wake of an accident, assault or illness, will be officially opened tomorrow by the Archbishop of York, Dr David Hope. Dr Hope will return to York House at The Retreat
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Council considers publicity changes
CHANGES to communications at City of York Council could make the authority less accountable, according to one councillor. The council's executive was expected to consider changes to the Marketing and Communication Group today. Officers were to recommend
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Leaders seek backing on yobs
COMMUNITY leaders in York have urged city residents to come forward and help the crackdown on crime and antisocial behaviour. Residents in some areas of York have complained about increasing levels of antisocial behaviour. One Tang Hall resident claims
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Magistrates rapped over warrant blunder
MAGISTRATES have been reprimanded for a blunder which led to withdrawal of a warrant for the arrest of a North Yorkshire businessman facing extradition from Australia. Charles Forsyth, formerly of Easingwold, was detained by Australian police in November
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Holidaymaker dies after being thrown from camel
A VILLAGE was in mourning today for a woman who died after a tragic accident on holiday in Egypt. Householders in Wiganthorpe, between York and Malton, paid tribute to Valerie Hewitt, who is said to have been killed in a freak accident while riding a
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Keep the faith
YORK City midfielder Mitch Ward still believes the Minstermen can clinch automatic promotion. A run of just two wins from their last 11 games has left City six points adrift of third-placed Swansea but former Everton and Sheffield United star Ward believes
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York to get £9m science centre
THE University of York has been chosen as the base for a £9 million flagship centre aimed at inspiring teachers to bring excitement back into science. The centre, which will open in 2005, is part of a £50m scheme which will see six other regional centres
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A/s/l? Chat's life these days on the Internet
Are Internet chat rooms a new way for people to talk or a threat to our children? A play being premiered at the York Theatre Royal this month explores this debate, as CHRIS TITLEY reports. THE first question you are likely to be asked when entering an
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Doing our best
I REGRET that Miss Bell is unhappy with the level of service she has received from the council over the past few months ("Council tax misery", Letters, October 16). I would agree that the council has been unable to deliver its council tax and benefits
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Hungate scheme deserves to be backed
MIKE Laycock's article ("Delay over Hungate decision 'too long'", October 1) reported the reaction by the Hungate Community Trust to the news that the proposed development would be delayed for up to a year while planners decide on the area's redevelopment
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On the surface
CAN someone please tell me why the drives and pavements of Lilac Avenue, off the Hull Road, have been treated to such a splendid facelift? Immaculately placed paving stones neatly cemented in, not a weed in sight, and shining concrete drives to every
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Unsuitable property
IN reply to the letter "Tourists get priority" (October 17), I also agree that the Arc Light project is commendable. Regarding the house in Burnholme Avenue, as well as being within easy reach of three schools, it is also immediately behind a supermarket
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Billy the gent
THEY don't make them like Billy Hughes any more. The dazzling wing skills of Mr Hughes, who died last week aged 74, helped speed York City all the way to the FA Cup semi-final in 1955. His memory should inspire the Minstermen as they seek a much-needed
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Ramsden eyeing another Favour - 21/10/03
Jamie Spencer, who won the big race at Pontefract yesterday for Lynda Ramsden, has good pros-pects of doing the Thirsk trainer another good turn at Newcastle tomorrow. The Newmarket-based jockey teams up with Favour in the Levy Board Handicap, and is
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As pure as the driven snow? I bet...
SO YOU think you are really pure - pure as the driven snow. Think again. We all have little, dark secrets locked away. With most of us they are still there, just under the skin, half-covered in scar tissue but easily brought to the surface with the right
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GM leaves us in confusion
SETTING up an inquiry is a usual manoeuvre of Government when it cannot make up its mind or when it just does not know what to do. Easier than taking a decision, it doesn't involve putting your head above the parapet. If the inquiry needs tests, whether
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US-style levy could give streets a facelift
AMERICAN-style Business Improvement Districts - or BIDs - could soon come to York, it was disclosed today. The possibility of businesses going into partnership with City of York Council to revitalise their area - which would mean them paying a levy beyond
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New face at helm of York board
A NEW woman will be at the helm of an expanded inward investment service covering York and North Yorkshire. Imelda Havers has been appointed chief executive of york-england.com She takes over from Frances Done, the former chief executive of the Manchester
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Computer pioneer to address event
ONE of the world's top computer pioneers will deliver the opening address at Venturefest York, the region's first science and technology exhibition and conference for entrepreneurs and business start-ups planned for early February. He is Hermann Hauser
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Firm's trophies
For the second year running York company Saville Audio Visual has scooped two of the top trophies at the UK Audio Visual awards. The company, in Millfield Lane, Nether Poppleton, won AV Rental Company of the Year and National Reseller of the Year at the
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Brass salutes fit-again striker Parkin
CITY boss Chris Brass believes the return of Jon Parkin can provide the boost that his team need to get back into promotion contention. Fit-again Parkin netted in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Boston during his first league start of the season and the 21
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City FA Cup hero dies
YORK City legend Billy Hughes has died in North Yorkshire, aged 74. A City star in the 1950s and a key player in the club's heroic 1955 FA Cup run, Billy died last Friday of asbestosis. He was described as one of the greatest City dribblers ever to lace
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Glaziers put their Minster jewels on show
NINE centuries of the glories of stained glass are being celebrated at York Minster. A new exhibition entitled Jewels Of Light has begun in the Minster. The exhibition a celebration of the York Glaziers Trust and its predecessors, without which much of
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School in new classrooms bid
HUNTINGTON School is mounting a fresh £2.6m bid for Government funding to repair 30-year-old crumbling classrooms branded 'scandalous' by head teacher Chris Bridge. The local education authority will forward another submission to secure money to replace
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Sandra's heroics fail to clip Cygnet
SANDRA Bruce closed on 132 (treble 20s, double 6) but it came too late for York John Smith's Ladies' League division one team Independent, whose opponents Cygnet 'A' had already secured victory with Dawn Exton (24), Wendy Smith (80 check) and Angie Smith
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Attacking fire stuns Dragons
City of York Ladies II slayed hosts Syngenta Dragons 2-0 in Yorkshire League division two. Although both goals were unusual, York's attacking play merited victory. The first goal was forced in by Shona Murray when the umpire allowed an advantage after
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City FA Cup hero dies
YORK City legend Billy Hughes has died in North Yorkshire, aged 74. A City star in the 1950s and a key player in the club's heroic 1955 FA Cup run, Billy died last Friday of asbestosis. He was described as one of the greatest City dribblers ever to lace
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1am opening bid
A POPULAR riverside pub in York is seeking to stay open every day until 1am. The Lowther, in Cumberland Street, would be one of only a handful of venues in the city to keep serving into the early hours during midweek. The pub is currently open until 1am
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Brass salutes fit-again striker Parkin
CITY boss Chris Brass believes the return of Jon Parkin can provide the boost that his team need to get back into promotion contention. Fit-again Parkin netted in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Boston during his first league start of the season and the 21
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Suicide tragedy of gay attack victim
A MAN killed himself after being traumatised first by a vicious York assault and then by police suggestions he might have caused the injuries himself, an inquest heard. City Screen cinema manager Justin Berry was almost strangled after being knocked off
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Working it all out
ONCE again, I am in the minority. To be honest, I spend so much time there, I'm thinking of buying a time-share apartment. I rarely seem to be part of the massed ranks any more. While the majority jostle for a bit more elbow room under their comfy security
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Side swipe for Webbo
JUST what has a man got to do? You rule the world in your sport for an unassailable record and yet you can walk down the street barely catching a first, let alone second glance. Today this column makes no excuse for devoting the bulk of its content in
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School in new classrooms bid
HUNTINGTON School is mounting a fresh £2.6m bid for Government funding to repair 30-year-old crumbling classrooms branded 'scandalous' by head teacher Chris Bridge. The local education authority will forward another submission to secure money to replace
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Dynamic duo in tandem
TWO of North Yorkshire's top football coaches are back in work - as a double act. Jimmy Reid and Paul Marshall have been appointed in joint charge of Northern Counties East League premier division side Goole AFC. The duo's first match in command will
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And now to wed
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue... but most of all something you. MAXINE GORDON visits a York shop dedicated to helping couples plan their big day. MOST brides would be happy never to look at a bridal magazine again after
