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Be fair over Euro vote
I am writing to express my incredulity at Peter Mandelson's response to the findings of the Neill Report, which recommends that the Government applies equal funding to both arguments during the Euro referendum. Britain's possible entry into a Monetary
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Get the location right
In your coverage of the opening of the new 'designer outlet' your reporters repeatedly referred to the shopping centre being 'at Naburn'. Only one small corner of the car park lies within the parish of Naburn with most of it being in Fulford. By car,
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Thanks for joining in battle to save barracks
I write on behalf of the civilian staff at HQ 2nd Division to echo the sentiment expressed by York MP Hugh Bayley in the Evening Press (Letters, November 4). We have had tremendous support from the local media. The Evening Press, in particular, has run
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Seconds best
City of York's unbeaten start to their Northern Premier League campaign came to an end in convincing fashion when they were beaten 4-1 by Doncaster II. City enjoyed all the early pressure but were made to pay for not turning their dominance into goals
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Lack of ambition is costing City dear
Since the start of the season, York City have played like 11 scared and confused men. Forget the "surge" up to seventh after 10 games. Ten games say nothing for how the season will pan out. No matter whatever personnel manager Alan Little selects, these
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Suny Bay to shine
Suny Bay, runner-up in the Grand National in each of the last two seasons, makes his eagerly-awaited reappearance in the feature race at Haydock Park tomorrow. Formerly trained by the now-retired Charlie Brooks, the popular grey will be having his first
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Warters' progress stitched up by cut
Light heavyweight prospect Jamie Warters' return to the ring has been dealt a cruel blow. Jamie Warters The Jorvik Warrior was set to feature in a bill at Leeds' Queens Hotel on November 28, with a return to winning ways likely to advance his claims for
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What next for the protesters?
Local green campaigners have an impressive record for delaying developments. Environmentalists have managed to hold up the Northern Gateway park and ride, the Vale of York power line and the Coppergate Phase II projects. The question that hangs in the
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City rocked by Crezzie injury
Strike sensation Richard Cresswell is the latest casualty to be added to York City's swelling injury list. Richard Cresswell (left) celebrates scoring his second goal to give York City a 2-0 lead at Enfield. Cresswell sat out training yesterday blighted
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Dick Turpin rides again
Firefighter Burns gets dizzy ANYONE wanting to climb the ladder of promotion at the fire service needs a good head for heights. So pity the poor York firefighter who is off work with... vertigo! What's more, the woman concerned is otherwise eminently
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Villagers fume as designer outlet traffic clogs streets
What's in a name? An awful lot apparently - if you happen to live in Naburn or Fulford. Villagers in Naburn claim confused drivers trying to find the new BAA McArthurGlen designer shopping outlet have been clogging up their village with unnecessary traffic
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Joining forces to crack down on city shoplifters
York traders were today urged to join forces with other retailers, the council and police to crack down on professional shoplifting in the city. Racy - Retailers Against Crime in York - is a partnership between North Yorkshire Police, City of York Council
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What a mouthful
The name and location of York's newest shopping centre are causing some angst. Its official title, the 'BAA McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Village', has failed to capture the public imagination. Instead, it has become known as the Naburn complex. However
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Robinson faces test
Scarborough visit Rochdale tonight in a rearranged league fixture just three days after fighting out a battling 1-1 draw in the FA Cup first round (kick-off 7.45pm). Boro boss Mick Wadsworth will be buoyed by his team's performance on Saturday in an eventful
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We want our bills say residents
Neighbours in a new housing development have a problem with their electricity bills - they haven't had any. The residents in Old School Close, Osbaldwick, York, fear they could be landed with an unwelcome Christmas present in the form of a massive bill
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Council staff take to the streets in wages dispute
Angry council staff were out demonstrating in York city centre today, just three months after the damaging walk-out by museum workers. But although they talked of strike action again, the City of York Council believes this dispute will be resolved without
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Fan presses ahead with gesture for Les
A collection for one of York's best-loved characters is being started by one of his biggest fans. Les Richardson, 82, the Evening Press seller whose stand is based in St Helen's Square, York, is retiring at the beginning of December. The Evening Press
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Do you remember your best teacher?
Schooldays may not have seemed like the happiest days of your life - at least, at the time. But chances are that if you were asked to name one person who had helped you most in your life, it could well turn out to be that inspirational teacher. A new
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Haxby thugs terrorise family with pick axe
A terrified family listened as a group of 20 teenagers attacked a fence with a four-foot-long pick axe and then turned on their house. Dianne Coates, 52, of Greenshaw Drive, Haxby, said that after abandoning the implement when it became lodged in the
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Emma really a Major celebrity
Emma Noble's other half proved that he's truly noble by nature - by insisting the former Price Is Right hostess take centre stage at the Grand Opera House. Despite the exhortations of gathered photographers, James Major made it clear he wanted the limelight
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Battle goes on over park 'n' ride
Furious campaigners vowed today they would still try to formulate a "fighting strategy" in a last-ditch bid to halt work on York's controversial Northern Gateway. They will meet tonight to discuss what action they can take to prevent the city council
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Two of York's TA centres to close
Two Territorial Army centres in York and the one in Harrogate are to close, it was revealed this afternoon. Ministry of Defence chiefs were remaining tight-lipped this afternoon about which of the city's three TA centres was to be saved. The three centres
