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Julian Cole
Making up my mind on the euro Now here's a thing, a column about the euro. There's no need to be like that. Burying your head in the sand won't do. Besides, it's unflattering as it makes your bottom stick in the air so. Now here's another thing. I'm not
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Taking time out
The Euro's in, which may trouble the pound; the second millennium's almost over; another crisis in the Middle East; unrest in South Africa; Terry Venables may take over the England soccer team, but the Express (January 3) front page leads with: Blair
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Prompt attention
We are most grateful to the doctors' receptionist and to the paramedics who gave prompt attention, care, dignity and kindness when a much respected neighbour of ours sadly died recently. John and Margaret Lawson, Aldborough House, The Groves, York. Converted
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Further tales of cats
May I be allowed to thank the wonderful choir who sang in Moss Street on the evening of December 15. I was unfortunately confined to my bed, also my dear friend was in hospital very ill. I was staying in Moss Street to look after his beautiful cat Blackie
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Acorn aiming to prove there's life after Darren
York Acorn face their first game without influential play-maker Darren Callaghan when they entertain promotion seeking Eccles in the National Conference second division on Saturday (kick-off 2pm). Pearson power: Dave Pearson returns after suspension to
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Front-runner Jemaro to stay ahead of rivals
Jemaro, a headstrong horse with dodgy brakes, can show a clean pair of heels to his rivals at Ludlow tomorrow just as he did 17 days ago. The in-form gelding lines up for the Tenbury Handicap Chase and, given his free-running tendencies, is likely to
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High-fliers in airfield bidding dogfight
The future of the Elvington Airfield will involve either aviation or motorsports, it emerged today. An aerial view of Elvington airfield, which is to be sold by the MoD As aviation enthusiasts anxiously await a decision on the fate of the airfield, near
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Print of Wolds 'big cat' found by jeweller
A Pocklington jeweller claims to have "concrete" evidence of the existence of the so-called "wildcat of the Wolds". Pocklington jeweller Ken Hobson has managed to get a cast of a paw print after an attack on his chicken coop by an unidentified creature
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Face to face with gunmen
This is the moment when a terrified York shopper came face to face with a gunman in a robbery bid on a city store. The drama, captured on CCTV, shows a raider pointing his gun at a Post Office counter in a supermarket as the astounded shopper looks on
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He will be missed
It was with great sadness that I read of the sudden early death of Peter Boscher. I've always called him "my candleman" to my family and friends, as I used to pop in regularly (I love candles) to buy, and sometimes for a quick chat if he was by himself
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A fines mess
Is it my imagination or is increasing a fine for urinating in public from £2 to £500 excessive (Evening Press, January 2)? Dog fouling is a similar story with fines rising from £20 to £500 or £1,000. Anna Semlyn's letter (January 2) informs us that for
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It is not only foxhounds that chase or kill cats
In reply to Lynne Townend (Evening Press, January 4) it must be said that no one in their right minds would condone or get any pleasure out of foxhounds chasing and killing a cat. It was a most distressing and unfortunate incident. What more could the
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New signing sets out on next target
York Wasps' newest recruit has achieved the highest accolade in the amateur game and is now hoping he can fulfil that potential in the professional ranks. Ambition: Darren Callaghan Darren Callaghan made the short move across the city from National Conference
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Chuck it out
The tale of Freda Jones is a salutary one. Miss Jones was a collector of anything and nothing, who clearly found it difficult to throw away anything. She died last year, having filled nearly three houses in York with jumble. Many of us are poised to conduct
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Record romp as merciless Volunteer tear Tigers to shreds
Volunteer Arms romped to a York Sunday Afternoon League record score with a 28-3 win over luckless Acomb Tigers - the second time this season Tigers have been record victims. In October they crashed 22-0 to CB United a week after having lost 26-1 in a
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NHS must be made secure
Hospitals everywhere are in crisis. Norfolk health chiefs hire refrigerated lorries to act as a temporary morgue extension. Across England, intensive care beds are in worryingly short supply. In York, operations are cancelled and a gynaecological ward
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Cumbrians pose tough test for Wasps
Giant-killers Egremont Rangers stand between York Rugby League Club and the chance of a lucrative Silk Cut Challenge Cup tie against one of Super League's big guns. The Cumbrians visit Huntington Stadium in the third round on January 31, confident of
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City kids put bite on United
Snack-attack York City's kids had Manchester United's stars on the menu before devouring another FA Youth Cup scalp. Scorers: Michael Dibie, left, and Richard Whitfield In an amazing mix-up the City tyros chomped their way through a pre-match meal destined
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Police to view video in hunt for family
Police were today pursuing a string of new leads in their search for a runaway family. Evening Press posters help in the hunt Officers are to study a home video taken at Pickering Railway Station, which may contain footage of Jeff and Jennifer Bramley
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Parents' fury at baby call-out ordeal
A four-week-old baby ended up in a hospital oxygen tent after his worried parents drove 20 miles late at night after claiming they were told there was no emergency doctors' car available to come to their home. Sharon Wilson with her four-week-old son
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It's the wonder of you, Eddie
Are you lonesome tonight ? If so then tune into The Vanessa Show tomorrow when York's full-time Elvis impersonator Eddie Vee appears on BBC 1. Elvis impersonater, Eddie Vee, from York, holds up a photograph of Vanessa Feltz, who he will be appearing with
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Hoarder leaves 40 tonnes of jumble in three homes
Estate agents cleaning up three homes when their elderly owner died faced the incredible task of moving 40 tonnes of clothes and jumble she had hoarded down the years. It cost £7,500 in labour and skip hire to remove all the items, including a double-glazed
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Hospital beds crisis deepens
Every intensive care bed in York, Harrogate and Scarborough was full today as the nation's flu crisis deepened. Busy staff on the medical admissions ward at York District Hospital The admission came within hours of health chiefs nationally revealing they
