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Tories' sorry descent
The rapid decline of the Tory party is a malignant metamorphosis, a sorry descent into impotent obscurity which beggars belief. Is it really less than a decade since the lady who was 'not for turning' was ignominiously ejected from No 10 by a rabble of
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... don't let them off!
The debacle in the European Commission with 20 commissioners responsible for overseeing the governing departments resigning 'en bloc' would be laughable were it not so serious an occurrence. Is it possible those of the 20 who have been accused of fraud
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At least we live in a better Euorpe than in '39
Your editorial 'Rotten to the core' (Evening Press, March 16) rightly condemns the 20 unelected commissioners who have been responsible in recent decades for the infant European Union's civil service without having "... even the slightest sense of responsibility
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Show pride in your city
TV presenter Harry Gration today launched the Evening Press Proud To Be York 1999 campaign and described the city as a "true delight". When Harry met Sammy... Harry Gration launches the campaign with help from an Evening Press Sammy newspaper vendor.
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Disabled children to gain from York study
A York charity group's pioneering work to enhance the lives of disabled children has led to new guidelines being backed by Government ministers. Research by PACT, the Children's Society's office in Yorkshire, tries to open up the world of children with
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Goalkicking guru Dave Alred - technical wizard behind new England rugby union sensation Jonny Wi
Jonny on the spot: Ice-cool Jonny Wilkinson slots over one of his seven successful kicks against France at Twickenham on Saturday And Alred, who kick-started Rob Andrew and Paul Grayson as prolific, record-breaking English international points scorers
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Brodie lifeline
Scarborough's 1-0 win at Torquay means they have now collected ten points from their last five games. That has given them a real chance of avoiding relegation to the Conference if they can repeat that form over the next six weeks. Steve Brodie, operating
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Fresh faces
More new blood is poised to join York City's raw-boned battle for Division Two survival. Making a point: City's caretaker manager Neil Thompson directs his team from the sidelines while reserve goalkeeper Bobby Mimms (right) looks on during the 3-1 home
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York station in £27bn revamp
Railtrack is this week set to announce a £27 billion package to revamp Britain's railway infrastructure - including a £1 billion upgrade of the East Coast main line through York. The revamp will see a host of improvements to tracks, stations and airport
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HQ plan to save 500 York jobs
Railtrack looks set to keep its regional HQ in York, saving 500 rail jobs for the city. The company's national investment committee was this afternoon considering a proposal to build a new headquarters for its London North Eastern zone next to the railway
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'Twabby' Horsman
I was born in York and lived there until 1966, moving around until finally settling in Somerset in 1972. Since retiring I now wish to trace my family tree. One of my great uncles was William 'Twabby' Horsman, Lord Mayor of the city in 1940/41. I would
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ABB bled us all dry
In reply to Mr D A Gomersall (Letters, March 10), I must say as one who spent a quarter of a century employed at York carriageworks, how much I agree with him. ABB did nothing for the carriageworks but take, take and take again until they bled York dry
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Chris Titley
Summoned by bells with this silly ding-dong The Church of England issued a cry for attention yesterday. Unfortunately, it was drowned out by 40,000 football fans and a referee's whistle. The Reverend Keith Sinclair meant well. He runs the church next
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Battling Heworth kept alive their hopes of National Conference premier division survival when th
The 10-10 draw kept the Villagers in touch with their relegation rivals who enjoyed mixed fortunes at the weekend. Though still occupying the second demotion spot, Heworth are just one point behind the two teams above them, Wigan St Patricks, who had
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Pot Black UK to pocket victory
Pot Black UK can snooker his rivals at Exeter tomorrow. The Philip Hobbs-trained gelding goes for the Robert Webb Travel Handicap Hurdle and is strongly fancied to repeat his recent success over the same course and distance. On that occasion, a fortnight
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Smith's a corker
Jeremy Smith, the Breighton, Selby, youngster driving in his first Autosport F3 championship arrived home last night with two trophies and a bottle of champers to celebrate a successful day's racing. Smith transferred to Formula 3 this season after a
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Leeds Euro-fighters
Four more wins from their remaining eight Premiership games should be enough to guarantee European football at Elland Road again next season. On current form there's even an outside chance of Champions League qualification - but manager David O'Leary
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Put children first
Tonight we report about two initiatives to improve children's lives. The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has launched its Full Stop crusade, with royal backing. This ambitious campaign aims to bring child cruelty to an end within
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Treble blitz adds up to more agony
York City 1, Wigan Athletic 3 At a time when numbers are so prime in the mind, misshapen vital statistics did for York City. Pictures by Frank Dwyer New faces: City's Chris Fairclough soars above Wigan defender Colin Greenall. Striker Marc Williams keeps
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Proud day for whole of Yorkshire
It takes an actor of unique talent to win an Oscar for an eight-minute performance. But that was all Dame Judi Dench needed in the film Shakespeare in Love to win over the Motion Picture Academy. Her Best Supporting Actress award will come as no surprise
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Dreadful Wasps' limitations exposed
Always learn from your mistakes, so the saying goes. Giving chase: Chris Judge and Peter Edwards race back in defence as a Workington attack is brought to an end. Net closes in: Mark Cain (number six) and Mike Hagan get stuck in as Workington go on the
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Animal Aid protesters picket farm
Animal rights protesters staged a demonstration outside a North Yorkshire farming business. An animal rights protester takes part in the demonstration outside Low Farm in Brandsby York Animal Aid said their protest outside Low Farm in Brandsby, near Easingwold
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Warning as giant macaw escapes
It's bright and it's beautiful, but if you see a two-foot red and green bird in the skies above North Yorkshire, be warned it's belligerent, too. The vicious giant macaw was being sought today after fleeing its Tadcaster home at the weekend. Owner Ron
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New rules on GM food 'unfair and expensive'
New Government food safety rules could end up being unfair, expensive and bureaucratic, a leading North Yorkshire expert claimed today. Gordon Gresty, head of North Yorkshire County Council's trading standards service, is urging councillors to press the
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Camera-free zone
Two months after York's great art robbery, the City Art Gallery remains unprotected by a basic tool of modern security - closed circuit TV. Flashback as police look for clues following the raid on York's City Art gallery last January A security review
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Aladdin's Cave stroke of genie-us!
It had to be a slim chance - finding that well-worn engagement ring or much-loved painting that had been in the family for years. Antiques Roadshow expert Eric Knowles with some of the stolen pieces in the Aladdin's Cave at the National Railway Museum
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Burglars steal from victims of the flood
The homecoming of a trio of Norton flood victims proved far from happy after they discovered they had fallen prey to a burglar. Daniel and Simon Stannard, and Nicholas Umleby were due to move back into their home in Church Street, Norton, on Saturday.
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Crowning glory
The family of top York actress Dame Judi Dench were celebrating today after her triumph at the Oscars ceremony. Dame Judi won the Best Supporting Actress Award for her eight-minute role as Queen Elizabeth I in Shakespeare in Love. Her success followed