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Vaughan leads Tykes' recovery
Yorkshire Cricket by David Warner Yorkshire battled grimly against tight Leicestershire bowling at Headingley today after they had suffered the early loss of opener Anthony McGrath who did not manage to add to his overnight eight. There were several anxious
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Mallard takes flight for journey south
The engine now departing from York's National Railway Museum is the Mallard special non-stop service to Doncaster. Railway enthusiasts have waited eight years to see the world-famous engine back on the main line - this was due to technical reasons. However
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Council wants to spend pennies on wind-powered loo
A public loo that runs on wind power? Surely a piece of toilet humour straight out of a Carry On film. But green technology could soon be used to help il-loo-minate a remote Ryedale public lavatory situated far from mains electricity - and the district
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Nightclub police 'behaving badly'
Off-duty police officers are regularly causing trouble at a York nightclub, a constable claimed today. The startling revelation comes as The Gallery, in Clifford Street, prepares to make a formal complaint after two female police officers were detained
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Greek Dance has class to waltz it
Racing by Tom O'Ryan Greek Dance unbeaten in both his races this season, and mightily impressive at York last month, can clinch the £500,000 Vodafone Derby at Epsom tomorrow. Trained by Michael Stoute, previously successful with Shergar in 1981 and Shahrastani
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Dome alone to star
Racing by Tom O'Ryan Prince Dome, who gave notice that his winning turn was near at Redcar recently can give North Yorkshire trainer Martyn Wane a major success at Epsom on Derby Day. The four-year-old goes for the Vodafone Data Network Handicap over
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Acorn appoint ex-pro coach
Former York Rugby League Club player Stewart Smith was today confirmed as the new head coach of amateur side York Acorn. The 41-year-old ex-Yorkshire and Great Britain Under-18s amateur international succeeds Alfie Hill in the Blue and Golds hot-seat.
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Barras op shock
Hip injury victim Tony Barras is threatened with missing the start of York City's pre-season programme. But while Barras is poised for an agonising summer setback, fellow central defender John Sharples will get the go-ahead to resume full training in
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Student in curry ordeal
A York student is asking for new food legislation after a mouthful of curry brought him within seconds of death. James Forrester, 22, a student at York University, was celebrating a friend's birthday at an Indian restaurant when he unwittingly ate almonds
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A room with a view to the arts
A York arts group is hoping to transform unused space in an historic city centre building into a thriving venue for music and drama. The De Grey Rooms, which are owned by the City of York Council, house a tourist office on the ground floor. The upper
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How does this swish little wraparound suit you, Sir?
A nation mourning the departure of Geri and Gazza has been cheered up by the sight of David Beckham wearing a skirt, writes Vicky Spavin. But while the 23-year-old Manchester United midfielder may have scored with his sartorial statement, the average
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Resorts weather storm
None of Yorkshire's beaches are among a record number in the United Kingdom to be awarded the European Blue Flag. It was announced today that 45 beaches were considered good enough for the award in terms of water standards and amenities, up from 38 last
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Nestl pledge over jobs
Nestl today vowed to try to find more casual work for the 90 workers who face being laid off when work on the firm's new chocolate-covered pretzel Flipz stops for an eight-week break. And they insisted the production break did not mean Flipz was a flop
