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Graham Coxon - Fibbers, York
STILL the Fibbers run of big name gigs continues. After Badly Drawn Boy, Gomez and Spiritualised, how else would you expect the former guitarist of one of Britain's biggest bands of the last few decades to celebrate his 35th birthday, but with a gig at
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Huge Challenge
COACH Richard Agar is set to fill his substitutes' bench with "whoever is fittest" as a patched-up York City Knights seek Powergen Challenge Cup heroism. Agar's injury-ravaged outfit visit Featherstone aiming to upset the odds and defeat Rovers for a
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Bus route improved for York residents
In response to a significant growth in passenger demand, York bus operator First York has announced that it is improving its Turquoise Line 4, which runs between Acomb and the University of York at Heslington. From Sunday the service will start earlier
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Prisons 'at crisis point'
A SENIOR Conservative politician has warned during a visit to York that powers to tackle antisocial behaviour could prove ineffective because Britain's prisons are close to breaking point. The Shadow Minister for Home, Constitutional and Legal Affairs
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Donors par excellence
GENEROUS blood donors who have helped hand a lifeline to countless patients in York, North and East Yorkshire have been praised. Nearly 50 donors - including a dozen from the York area - attended an awards ceremony in the city. The event was organised
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Talk about disrepute...
A COUNCILLOR who has committed no crime nor deceived the electorate faces dismissal ('Porn shame of parish councillor", March 10), while there are councillors nationwide who hang on to their posts despite criminal convictions, shady dealings in office
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Pippin is a treat in these dark days
THE production of Pippin that Charles Hutchinson reviewed is indeed just as good as he reported it was (March 10). It is lovely to see amateur theatricals that are as good, if not better, than professional ones. The singing and acting is great, costumes
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Scraps of greatness
CHARLES HUTCHINSON looks at an exhibition which brings together memorabilia from the last century. IMAGINE John Lennon, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley and Charlie Chaplin in one corner. Churchill, Mussolini, Hitler, Kennedy, Castro and Mandela in another
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Casino correction
I WISH to correct your editorial comment relating to a casino at the Barbican development (March 9). The planning application being considered does not have a casino. Present legislation does not allow casinos to operate in York, but the Government is
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Decision on TB jabs defended
HEALTH chiefs have defended their decision not to offer routine jabs for schoolchildren, following news that a pupil at Easingwold School had developed TB. Selby and York Primary Care Trust said the effectiveness of routine BCG immunisation against TB
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Huge Challenge
COACH Richard Agar is set to fill his substitutes' bench with "whoever is fittest" as a patched-up York City Knights seek Powergen Challenge Cup heroism. Agar's injury-ravaged outfit visit Featherstone aiming to upset the odds and defeat Rovers for a
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Stop leeching, Sue
WHY was Susan Moore surprised by the public's attitude towards her? Is she really expecting intelligent people to believe she has applied for hundreds of jobs and never got one interview? If she is so willing to get a job why does she only choose to try
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More of the same - Graham
YORK City Knights full-back Nathan Graham has called for a repeat performance from the pack as the Knights look to secure an against-all-odds double over his old club Featherstone. The Knights forwards took to the game to Rovers' fearsome pack last week
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Pointing way to old boy City
Evening Press sports writer CLAIRE HUGHES reveals how City's stars of the past could be friends re-united. A SABBATH blast from the past could become a regular feature if plans for an old boys' line-up come into fruition. A total of 48 'o'ld City faces
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Residents' dismay over mast U-turn
CAMPAIGNERS today joined hands and chanted "Save our Barbican" as they staged a mass protest against plans to redevelop and privatise the complex. About 70 people turned out carrying placards with slogans including "Fit Kids, Not Fat Cats", and "No To
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Tykes getting in shape
YORKSHIRE CCC'S pre-season training has been boosted by special sessions with Leeds United and Leeds Rhinos coaches and the cricketers have also been toughened up by strenuous workouts at a boxing gymnasium in Headingley. Yorkshire's director of cricket
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Firm decision
YORK City's new signing Kevin Donovan has revealed how he turned down a move to his former club Grimsby Town to join the Minstermen. Donovan, 32, spent four seasons at Blundell Park between 1997 and 2001 after signing in a £300,000 deal from West Brom
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Pointing way to old boy City
Evening Press sports writer CLAIRE HUGHES reveals how City's stars of the past could be friends re-united. A SABBATH blast from the past could become a regular feature if plans for an old boys' line-up come into fruition. A total of 48 'o'ld City faces
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Ahoy, McCoy - 13/03/04
Tony McCoy, who ended yesterday with six winners from his last six rides, spaning three days, has excellent prospects of adding to his tally at Warwick on Sunday. The champion jockey has a full book of rides and a great chance of a lucrative afternoon
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Hoodoo denial
YORK City Knights ended a near 20-year jinx against Feather-stone Rovers last week - but tomorrow they face an even bigger hoodoo. Richard Agar's men upset the odds at Huntington Stadium last Sunday with their 18-16 Arriva Trains Cup triumph, but their
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Doing it the Cleveland way
George Wilkinson goes for a white walk in the Cleveland Hills in what he hopes will be the last snow of the year. THERE is a meteorological adage popular hereabouts that suggests if the snow lingers it needs another fall to take it away. Time will tell
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Caller's new calling
CHEERS! Here's to a York man who's rolling out the barrels - all the way from beyond John O'Groats. For 20 years Chris Caller worked at Rowntree's, finishing as the laundry co-ordinator looking after all the work clothes. When he was made redundant he
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Cooper creeps up the table
RICHARD Cooper has been the main mover in the Evening Press Player of the Year contest over the past week. The combative midfielder's performances have been one of the few positive aspects in the disappointing defeats against Kidderminster and Scunthorpe
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Lighting up time
GINA PARKINSON braves the cold to discover that the gardening year really is shooting ahead. DESPITE the cold weather, gardens are responding to the increasing daylight. A close inspection of the soil reveals signs of new shoots. Daffodils abound this
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Norris the Knight's nuptials
Wedding bells are in the air at Huntington Stadium after good sir knight Norris and fair maiden Rosemary Westmoreland recreated one of the happiest moments of their lives. Rosemary, 52, took the chance to ask for her man's hand in marriage on February
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Lots of dinner money
A MASSIVE pat on the back is due to Supporters' Club chairman Mike Miller following Thursday's excellent Sports-man's Dinner in aid of the Knights' scholarship scheme. The packed-out bash at The Cottage Inn in Haxby, which was organised by Miller, featured
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Odeon chief gets petition
A SENIOR cinema chief has pledged to examine the Evening Press petition, calling on bosses to save the York Odeon. The cinema chain's executives had refused to accept the 13,600-strong petition by hand on Thursday at their headquarters in London, off
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Bell ringing the changes
NOW might be the time of the year when many out-of-contract players look to offer their services to the highest bidders but City short-term signing Andy Bell displayed a refreshing attitude this week. Bell opened his scoring account for City against Scunthorpe
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Park yourself
Martin Oates enjoys a busy weekend in London, with a luxurious base and trips to the Lion King and Tate Modern. "Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase, It means no worries for the rest of your days." THESE lyrics from the Lion King song perfectly sum
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More of the same - Graham
YORK City Knights full-back Nathan Graham has called for a repeat performance from the pack as the Knights look to secure an against-all-odds double over his old club Featherstone. The Knights forwards took to the game to Rovers' fearsome pack last week
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Kirkby kings
Kirkbymoorside Golf Club won the Scarborough and District Winter Golf League, securing the pennant on the final game of the nine-match series at Bridlington. Top pairing on the day Chic Nicholson and Andy Crawford, together with professional John Hinchliffe
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Ujala Indian Tandoori Restaurant and Takeaway, 23 Nunnery Lane, York
STEPHEN LEWIS enjoys a flavour of the east in Nunnery Lane. NUNNERY Lane is an in-between sort of place in the evening. There is the stretch of dark city wall; the brooding car park; a take-away; the closed offices of the T&GWU. The brightness and
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It's tough on the streets
A SENIOR York street cleaner has hit back at a city centre shopkeeper who claimed his street was not properly cleaned. Paul Willey, Street Scene supervisor for the city centre, responded after shopkeeper Lee Barker, owner of E & P Barker Model Shop
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Fast food
STEPHEN LEWIS enjoys a high-speed meal on the 125mph Mallard. IT CAN'T be easy producing a top-class restaurant meal in a train hurtling along the East Coast main line at up to 125mph. Noel Smith, however, seems to take it in his stride. A tall, thin
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Rowntree aces on county duty
NESTLE Rowntree Running Club athletes were in good form when representing Yorkshire at the Inter-Counties Cross Country Championships held at Wollaton Park, Nottingham. The Senior and Under 20 races form the basis for selection to the Great Britain teams
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Holding up progress
HOW frustrated Mr Nurse must feel (Letters, February 28). He has offered his land for first-time buyers at low cost, something we all need for our newly-wed sons and daughters, most of whom are struggling to get on the property ladder. Mr Nurse's property
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Without... that's us
AT the recent local elections we were moved into the new ward of Heworth Without. Recently, we wrote to our new councillor, Coun Lancelot, protesting about the new evening parking charges. We have been completely ignored. He could not even manage a telephone
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Odeon chief gets petition
A SENIOR cinema chief has pledged to examine the Evening Press petition, calling on bosses to save the York Odeon. The cinema chain's executives had refused to accept the 13,600-strong petition by hand on Thursday at their headquarters in London, off
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Get real, Graeme
I suggest Graeme Robertson pulls his hand out of his pocket and stops whining about the price of afternoon tea (Weekender, March 6). If he is under the impression £3.15 is unusual and over-priced for a bowl of soup, he obviously hasn't been out to lunch
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Ex-minister warns of Far Right threat
YORK-born politician Frank Dobson has spoken of the "dangers" posed by the Far Right, while giving a lecture in the city. The former Health Secretary and Archbishop Holgate School pupil evoked the memories of two past leading Labour figures in York, as
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Residents' dismay over mast U-turn
MOBILE phone company O2 has resurrected plans for a 40ft-high mast at the heart of a York community - only a month after it agreed to withdraw an application for the site. Astonished Fulford residents learned of the dramatic U-turn when they received
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Firm decision
YORK City's new signing Kevin Donovan has revealed how he turned down a move to his former club Grimsby Town to join the Minstermen. Donovan, 32, spent four seasons at Blundell Park between 1997 and 2001 after signing in a £300,000 deal from West Brom
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Child sex beast gets back porn
A PAEDOPHILE was handed back his collection of perverted images when he was released from prison, a court heard. Paul Stubbs, 53, was caught with 850 child porn pictures on his computer while on parole in York. Today Stubbs, of no fixed address, wasback
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Odeon chief gets petition
A SENIOR cinema chief has pledged to examine the Evening Press petition, calling on bosses to save the York Odeon. The cinema chain's executives had refused to accept the 13,600-strong petition by hand on Thursday at their headquarters in London, off
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Arsenal's envious critics
CHRIS Bojke (Sportsmail, Evening Press, March 9) feels Arsenal are deeply unpleasant cheats. I am sure the many who loathe Arsenal - and Manchester United - are mostly made up of jealous types. I was a Leeds United season-ticket holder for 15 years which
