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Mass exodus
ONLY three of York City's out-of-contract senior professionals have been offered new deals at KitKat Crescent. Dave Merris, Lev Yalcin and Graeme Law have been offered one-year deals and survived a cull that means Kevin Donovan, Paul Groves, Shaun Smith
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Liam in Lions' den
HEWORTH ARLC teenager Liam Watling is gearing up for his Great Britain Amateurs Under-18s debut tour. Watling, as revealed by the Evening Press last month, was selected for the squad to take on France, and, after their final training session at the weekend
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Council tax at top of agenda
VOTERS are now more worried about being able to afford rising council tax bills than paying mortgage or credit cards, according to a new study from a major York firm. The research, by CPP Card Protection Plan, came as council tax emerged as a political
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Time to cut down
Fancy a taste of the Good Life? Well then, it's time to start downshifting. MAXINE GORDON finds out how to swap our hectic lifestyles for a spot of easier living. PEOPLE have been talking about quitting the rat race for decades. Remember Tom and Barbara
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Celt to triumph - 26/04/05
Robert Winston, who is fast becoming a regular rider for Sir Michael Stoute following their joint success in last month's Lincoln Handicap with Stream Of Gold, can add to his scoresheet for the Newmarket trainer at Pontefract tomorrow. The York-based
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Courts sold for £11.1m
A MAJOR shopping and office area in York city centre has been sold for £11.1 million. Wetherby-based Oakgate Group Plc has offloaded its freehold interest in Swinegate Court East and Swinegate Court West. The buyer was Royal London Asset Management, on
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Museum conference heads for historic city
CONFIRMATION that York is regarded as Britain's centre of museum and attraction designers comes today with the announcement that the city is to host the 28th annual AIM (Association of Independent Museums) conference. The three-day event at the Yorkshire
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Real issue over market misery
YORK market traders have identified the council's attitude to the market fairly accurately ('What's happened to York market?' April 22), and it is notable that council leader Steve Galloway's responses dodge the issue by saying two million people visit
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Buses are a no-go
"FREE bus travel for the elderly" is rapidly becoming a vexed question in Ryedale, or so it would seem according to Readers' Letters in the Evening Press. It sounds a good idea, but that depends on where you live. In Sinnington, and probably other villages
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It's time to curb 'shop yobs' now
I WRITE in response to your news report about the nuisance caused when large groups of youths gather around the shops in Haxby on an evening. A few weeks ago my mother and father-in-law had a particularly unpleasant experience while collecting a takeaway
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Blair is a let-down
BECAUSE Mr Blair seems to like fairy tales (look at all those broken promises and assurances) it could be imagined by a campaign-weary (and perhaps wary, too) electorate that each morning as he adjusts his smirk in the mirror he asks it "mirror, mirror
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Tell us the whole truth, please
WHEN I was a young lad serving my time as an apprentice jockey, a wise old stableman said to me: "Son, there are three things in life, that you will never see a fat jockey, a bookie wearing bicycle clips and a dead donkey." After 73 years I have seen
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City must retain youth club
IMAGINE this team in York City red: Russ Howarth, Graeme Murty, Chris Hogg, Steve Tutill, Curtis Woodhouse, Darren Williams, Steve Bushell, Lee Bullock, Cameron Stuart, Jonathan Greening and Richard Cresswell. Not bad eh. And if you were to pitch that
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It's like, paradise, pet
I'm going to let you into one of the country's best kept secrets. It's less than two hours from here and it's a place that has everything. I have not been offered free holidays for life, nor am I in the pay of any tourist board, but I reckon Northumberland
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Living in fear of deadly disease
ANOTHER former York Carriageworks employee from Down Under told today how he was living in fear from the asbestos time bomb. Bernie Donohue, 56, moved to Australia in 1971, but was exposed to the deadly dust for nearly six months after joining as an apprentice
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Fabulous finds plea by museum
DO you have an ancient treasure lurking in your loft? Then take it to the Yorkshire Museum, in York, on Saturday to learn about its past. The museum is hosting a Fabulous Finds Days to give people the chance to have their favourite finds examined by experts
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Raid victim quits job over terror
AN OFF-LICENCE worker who was threatened by an alleged armed robber has quit her job. Helen Jebson said she was no longer prepared to put her safety - and her son's future - at risk by working at the Wine Cellar store in Hull Road following the alleged
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All Blacks' title in sight
VICTORY in their final game of the season will guarantee New Earswick All Blacks ARLC the Pennine League division two title following their latest big win. The All Blacks pasted lowly Elland 'A' 68-0 to stay top on points-difference above Kippax Welfare
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Why Mr Fox is not so fantastic
TALES of Fantastic Mr Fox and his wily ways may be the stuff of a loveable Roald Dahl children's story, but they won't wash with these angry gents. Allotment holders at the Green Lane council allotments in Acomb, York, have long since run out of sympathy
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Derby clerk of course for Royal Ascot
WILLIAM Derby, York Racecourse chief executive and clerk of the course, has been appointed clerk of the course for the Royal Ascot at York meeting from June 14-18. "It's a huge honour to be clerk for the Royal meeting," he said. "The appointment was made
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Police investigate a trail of destruction through villages
POLICE were baffled today after a huge vehicle left a trail of destruction across countryside near York. The machine, thought to be a digger or a dumper truck, flattened gates, hedges and signposts and came close to causing carnage on the A64. Four horses
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Alleged skunk farmer arrested in Spain
A FUGITIVE who disappeared four years ago when police raided one of the largest skunk cannabis farms in Britain has been arrested in Spain. In 2000, detectives from the National Crime Squad raided the farm whose drugs were destined for the streets of
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Young Friends of Rowntree Park
York's Rowntree Park now has an activity group for the under-fives. MAXINE GORDON finds out more. WHEN the Green Flag was raised at Rowntree Park five months ago, one local group was singled out for praise. The flag - a national award which recognises
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Driving taught me big lesson
Some facts and figures are hard to believe. You only have to listen to election promises, and the millions who will supposedly be better off under party A, party B or party C to be sceptical. Other facts which surface from time to time, you know to be
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Council tax stirs voters
WHY has the local tax become such an issue in a national election? The answer is found in today's survey by York firm CPP Card Protection Plan. People are more anxious about being able to afford spiralling council tax bills than paying off their mortgage
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Nelson spirit
CHRIS Nelson never acted like a victim. She responded to cancer with a defiant cheerfulness that was inspirational to all. Chris was determined to beat the disease, and she came close. With the support of her many friends and an astonishing complementary
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Ben it like Heworth
Heworth won the York FA Intermediate Under 14 Minor Cup final 1-0 after Pocklington Town goalkeeper James Drewery could only help a Ben Eve cross into his own goal. Ash Newton crashed a shot against the bar with Heworth goalkeeper Scott Pallister well
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Bus-ted in deepest Barnsley
HERE is what happened to a York bus when it crossed the county boundary. This picture of a once-proud open topped tour bus being systematically dismantled was taken in Barnsley. We fear a new driver became disorientated by York's notoriously confusing
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2004/5 season review
Dave Flett's verdict on York City's class of 2004-05. Kyle Armstrong: Looked shell-shocked in the centre of defence at times after his deadline-day transfer from Preston reserves but more composed and comfortable when used as a right-back. Apps 3+2 sub
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City's nightmare maiden Conference season to forget
IF FURTHER evidence is required that York City's players under-achieved in 2004-2005 then take a glance at the team's performances against fellow Conference clubs at both ends of the final table. While the Minstermen averaged a point a game against the
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City's average 2,333 home crowd
YORK City's average home attendance in the Nationwide Conference was a respectable 2,333. However, it is still a huge drop from their final Football League season when they averaged 3,963. This is the third lowest in the club's history. Only 1977/78 (
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All Blacks' title in sight
VICTORY in their final game of the season will guarantee New Earswick All Blacks ARLC the Pennine League division two title following their latest big win. The All Blacks pasted lowly Elland 'A' 68-0 to stay top on points-difference above Kippax Welfare
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Artist hopes to show Integrity
AN artist hoping to add a splash of colour to the York campaign has outlined his vision in broad brushstrokes. Andy Hinkles, better known as Milladdio, has many of his unique crayon caricatures on display around the city. Now he is bringing his distinctive
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Top Tory in town with anti-crime message
ANOTHER high-profile Tory MP visited Selby to boost local challenger Mark Menzies' campaign. Shadow Home Secretary David Davis came to town to highlight his party's "tough message on crime". Parliamentary hopeful Mr Menzies also took the opportunity to
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Floods plan wins support
FLOOD defence campaigners in Ryedale received pledges from election candidates to protect a vulnerable North Yorkshire town. Five contenders for the rural constituency were asked their opinion on a decision to shelve flood defence plans for Pickering.
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Litter shocker
THOSE of us who live in this area are appalled at the amount of litter deposited daily on Knavesmire. Anyone who is in the area at 8.30am or early afternoon will know where most of this litter is coming from - the children of Millthorpe School. In a recent
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Miserable men
In response to David Quarrie (Letters, April 22), perhaps we should have "men only" supermarkets. That way women can shop in the other supermarkets and won't have to look at all their miserable, moody faces. Jayne Barker, Eastfield Crescent, Badger Hill
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Why not have a car parks ticket?
York's parking charges are too expensive. When I visited recently I had several calls to make around the city to pick up parcels so I first parked at St Mary's car park. Then I moved to Monk Bar car park, to Piccadilly (to place an advert in the Evening
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Fair play, yes...
"Ambushed"? Come off it. "Fair comment" would have been a better headline (Evening Press, April 22). Dr. David Fair's comment to Health Minister, Rosie Winterton, is a point frequently made by doctors: they would like fewer targets, and greater freedom
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Let's talk energy
The General Election campaign is focusing largely on the same four or five issues, overshadowing other important matters. Why, for instance, isn't energy policy higher up the agenda? We can't expect the energy status quo to last much longer. North Sea
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York's property market shows signs of slowing down
PRICE tags on some York homes have been cut for the first time in a decade, according to market experts. Estate agents said a sluggish property market has seen the value of some properties falling by up to 15 per cent. Some said valuable properties have
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Tsunami appeal total reaches £84,000
CIVIC leaders today confirmed the final total for York's tsunami appeal has swollen to £84,000. To the delight of campaigners, an extra £9,000 has poured into York Aid headquarters in the last few weeks. The Evening Press reported last month how the grand
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Widow duped by fraudster
A CONFIDENCE trickster who duped a York widow into handing him £40,554 of her savings has been jailed. Elderly Marian Cooper believed that failed property developer David Matts was a trusted friend, said Tom Storey prosecuting at York Crown Court. She
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Derby clerk of course for Royal Ascot
WILLIAM Derby, York Racecourse chief executive and clerk of the course, has been appointed clerk of the course for the Royal Ascot at York meeting from June 14-18. "It's a huge honour to be clerk for the Royal meeting," he said. "The appointment was made
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Rocker's passion for young and old
FORMER Rolling Stone Bill Wyman was in York to launch a book he has written on archaeological treasures for history fans of all ages. He showed up at Borders in York to autograph copies of his book, Bill Wyman's Treasure Islands, and talk to locals who
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Hell for Johnson
SETH Johnson is living a "nightmare" after being told by Leeds United his season is over, even though he is fully fit. Johnson, who recently returned after a year's absence with knee problems, is kicking his heels so the Elland Road club do not have to
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Mourners' tributes to brave cancer victim
FRIENDS of York cancer victim Chris Nelson have paid tribute at her funeral to her courageous battle for life. And her husband, Allan, thanked mourners for raising thousands of pounds to help Chris in her bid to beat the disease. The 57-year-old Heworth
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City's average 2,333 home crowd
YORK City's average home attendance in the Nationwide Conference was a respectable 2,333. However, it is still a huge drop from their final Football League season when they averaged 3,963. This is the third lowest in the club's history. Only 1977/78 (
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Knights get some time out
YORK City Knights coach Mick Cook has admitted this two-week break from league action has come at the wrong time -- but reckons it won't be a problem. The Knights are on a roll with four consecutive victories, including three in LHF National League Two
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Yummy or yucky?
Can you really have children and still look like a million dollars? Mother-of-two JO HAYWOOD sponges the gooey handprints off her creased trousers before finding out. SHE is a doting mother, a loving wife and a high-flier with a successful career under
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Mass exodus
ONLY three of York City's out-of-contract senior professionals have been offered new deals at KitKat Crescent. Dave Merris, Lev Yalcin and Graeme Law have been offered one-year deals and survived a cull that means Kevin Donovan, Paul Groves, Shaun Smith
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Title is in sight after high five
HESLINGTON are just three points away from winning Leeper Hare York and District Football League division two after beating third-placed Ouseburn for the second time in three days. The 5-0 win courtesy of goals from Simon Musgrave (2), Martin Clarke,
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Kirkdale make ita spot of treble
ALL-CONQUERING Kirkdale United have completed a memorable treble by retaining the Scarborough and District FA Junior Cup after beating Aislaby United 4-3 in a thrilling final. They were pushed all the way before adding the cup to the Beckett League championship
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Knights get some time out
YORK City Knights coach Mick Cook has admitted this two-week break from league action has come at the wrong time -- but reckons it won't be a problem. The Knights are on a roll with four consecutive victories, including three in LHF National League Two
