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Shame of greedy BT
MY family was involved in the Malton/Norton flood disaster, so I must comment on how different national companies have treated us since. The insurance companies (buildings/contents) have so far been very helpful and as we would expect. Not so a company
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Runners and raisers
YOUR picture of some of the Knavesmire Harriers preparing for the London Marathon tomorrow was magnificent (Evening Press, April 18). The caption, however, gave the impression that all those pictured were raising money for muscular dystrophy. This is
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Britain will be police state
WE ought to be frightened by the new European system of law set to come into the UK soon via the Amsterdam Treaty, which our wise MPs have already agreed to. As I understand it, this system (called Corpus Juris) would form the basis of a police state.
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Net gain sours City
GOALS pay the rent was one of the exhortations of excitable commentator David Coleman. WINNER: Prize girl at Bootham Crescent was 11-year-old Emma Lawrence. She won a 'design a Mother's Day card' competition organised by the club's Football In The Community
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What's in a name?
NAME the Wasp. That is the challenge for Evening Press readers as York Wasps' new mascot buzzes into action for the first time at tomorrow's home clash with Bramley. Can you think of a name for the wasp? Fans are being asked to come up with a suitable
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Acomb plans green revolution
A YORK neighbourhood could soon have others green with envy if plans to improve the local environment get the go ahead. Acomb Neighbourhood Forum meets on Monday, April 26 to discuss its spending plans and several ideas with an ecological theme are to
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York bid to take aid to refugees
PLANS to take aid from York to Kosovan refugees have moved on a step after a public meeting held in the city. Rebecca Husband and Phil O'Connell, of Park Grove, York, from the national group Workers' Aid, said they were delighted with the response to
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In the Wars again
LIFT-OFF is only weeks away for a multi-million pound merchandising campaign for the next round of Star Wars films - more than 20 years after it all began. Val Simpson, of Toy World, with some of the Star Wars toys As the first of three prequels from
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Fans in a frenzy
SMOOTH. From start to finish. Simon Fowler in action at the Barbican last night Like a beer on a hot summer's day that doesn't touch the sides, so Ocean Colour Scene rolled over the senses of a gasping Barbican Centre last night with a performance that
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Hunger striker back in hospital
ANIMAL rights activist Barry Horne, who ran up a £11,000 hospital bill after a 68-day hunger strike, is once again taking up a bed York District Hospital. Barry Horne The convicted arsonist was admitted as a patient last night after calling off his latest
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York fraud pair escape prison term
THE murder of Geoffrey Leeming remains unsolved after lengthy legal proceedings against his family ended. JACKIE LEEMING (far left) and her son, Stephen (extreme right), walk away from Teesside Crown Court after being given suspended prison sentences
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Tell us about buses
I AM writing to seek your help in publishing a reply to an anonymous complaint I have received about bus services subsidised by the council. The complainant says: "Are you aware there was a Y4 bus missing on Thursday night, March 25, Foxwood Lane to Osbaldwick
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Where's my award?
THE phone rang, it was Sir Richard, his voice urgent: Why hadn't he seen me at Elizabeth's BAFTA awards? As an important 'extra' I had won an award. It was at this point I awoke! Your excellent article (April 13) about the film Elizabeth, brought back
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Growing their own
YOUNG blood is proving the driving force behind York Wasps' success this season and next week will see the latest influx of teenage stars when the new Academy season kicks off. Watching youngsters develop trough the ranks can be a real thrill for coaches
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Holidays should not be a big flop
NOW spring is here, many people are buying their annual summer holiday. After weeks of poring over the brochures, discussing the options and making feverish financial calculations, a package is finally selected. Choosing the yearly break is too important
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Young guns duel with ex-GB pair
TALENTED York Wasps half-backs Mark Cain and Darren Callaghan put their blossoming partnership to its toughest test tomorrow when they come face to face with the one-time best of British. Veterans Garry Schofield and Mike Ford bring their improving Bramley
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Firm fined over ruined holiday
IT WAS to be a dream holiday to the Costa Del Sol for Kenneth and Anne Walsh. Kenneth and Anne Walsh The map in the brochure showed the resort to be on the beach in an area recommended by friends, and just a short coach ride from the airport. But the
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Bailey within whisker of award
AND the winner is... Bailey the cat for best performance in getting home to Wigginton after suffering multiple fractures to a leg. Barbara with Bailey At least, that's what the plucky feline's owner, Barbara Rawlinson, hopes will be the outcome of the
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Budget flats for heart of city
A ROOM with a view of York's historic Shambles will soon be available to lucky tenants - at a price of only £50 a week. For flats above shops along the world-famous medieval street are being converted by the City of York Council and Ryedale Housing Association
