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Mother appeased by bunch of flowers
It was billed as the "mother of all football matches", but the United States versus Iran clash was anything but. Apart from a minor scuffle in the Iranian goalmouth after the Americans had scored a consolation goal, this was the sweetest, gentlest of
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Cool skipper guides Tykes to victory
Yorkshire Cricket by David Warner Yorkshire captain David Byas showed great coolness under pressure to guide Yorkshire to a six wicket win over Durham at Riverside yesterday which maintained their strong challenge for the AXA League title. Opening the
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Acomb nature reserve to make 'em proud
Wasteland which has turned into a soggy marsh is to be transformed into a picturesque nature reserve in the latest Proud to be York initiative. Members of the Carr Residents' Association have got together to give Pond's Wood, behind Danebury Drive, Acomb
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York primary school rises from the ashes
Like a phoenix from the flames, the fire-ravaged Park Grove Primary School will begin its rise from the ashes in a matter of days. Some 16 months after the inferno which ripped through the Dudley Street-based primary school, the long awaited £2.1 million
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It's only rock and roll, but...
An investigation was launched today into an open-air rock concert at York University that prompted angry complaints from across the city. York police were inundated with calls about the noise from as far away as Stockton Lane and from the Tang Hall and
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Brazilian blend
Just like their counterparts in France 98, Brazil are setting the pace in the Evening Press World Cup for youngsters. The tournament, at the University of York, is proving a big hit for the youngsters who have been allocated the name of the one the teams
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In-form owner means business
Racing by Tom O'Ryan David Chapman is enjoying a wonderful campaign, and the sprint specialist from Stillington can land yet another winner at Beverley tomorrow with Mukarrab in the Hull Business school Apprentices' Maiden Handicap. The former Arab-owned
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MATCH REPORT
York end Bramley jinx at third time of asking York 27, Bramley 10 Third time lucky was proverbial cry at Huntington Stadium. The dizzy heights of second place are York Rugby League Club's reward for finally shaking off their Bramley jinx. The Wasps defeated
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Wasps back in control of their promotion destiny
York Rugby League Club have regained control of their Second Division destiny. The Wasps' hopes of claiming one of three promotion places now rest in their own hands following their 27-10 defeat of Bramley. A first victory over the Villagers in three
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Oh eye say! Triple treat for Flamingo Land visitors
These three furry brothers are members of one of the world's most endangered species - and they were born in Yorkshire. Lemurs are more commonly found in Madagascar than Kirkby Misperton, but the new arrivals are the latest success for Flamingo Land,
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Search for Plays star is plain donkey work
Apart from ferrying giddy youngsters up and down the beach, a donkey's life might seem somewhat dull... until now. Organisers of York Mystery Plays are searching for an "outgoing" donkey to appear in one of their performances next month. Obviously, the
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Arson attack on home of woman who fled estate
A woman forced to flee a troubled York estate told today how a campaign of harassment and petty crime culminated in a fire attack on her former home. Arsonists are blamed for starting Saturday night's blaze at the house in Kingsway North, Clifton, where
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Don't spoil the football party
Pub bosses and police in York awaiting tonight's crucial England match today sent out a plea to the city's football fans: enjoy yourselves and behave. Landlords bracing themselves for tonight's clash with Romania fear any repeat of last week's trouble
