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No smoke without ire
The Evening Press has an excellent record of support for cancer charities. You conducted a vigorous and successful fund-raising campaign for the cancer centre at York District Hospital. From time to time you produce special supplements for York Against
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Half the truth, Hugh
The revelation by Hugh Bayley of 140 jobs being created at the new Defence Vetting Agency in York (Evening Press, April 16) is clearly meant to give the impression that 140 people at present unemployed will have the opportunity of obtaining a job. Sadly
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Who will pay, Rod?
Councillor Rod Hills (Letters, April 16) talks of Labour's forward-looking pledge - yet we are still awaiting the fulfilment of the five pledges given at the last election. So a pledge to provide computer in the home of every primary school child needs
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Hospital car park will be a cure for congestion
The cycle-based, anti-motorist views of Anna Semlyen are well known to readers of the letters column, but in her recent diatribe on the provision of additional parking at York District Hospital she goes too far (Letters, April 15). Has she no sympathy
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Foxhunters 'should pay'
Foxhunters should be forced to pay for referendums to save their sport from being banned, Labour MPs are urging. Their views have been presented to Home Secretary Jack Straw, who is coming under increasing pressure to outlaw foxhunting. The survey, by
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York man's con letter from Oz a little gem
A handful of dust is all you will get if you respond to a letter promising genuine gemstones according to York trading standards officials. Frank Slater, of Heworth, York, with the letter from Australia. Picture: Frank Dwyer Frank Slater, of Heworth Green
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Holders keep grip on trophy
Nigel Skelton and Jackie Heels (Fulford Tennis Club) retained the Fulford Spring Cup by beating Andrew Loadman and Barbara Leopard (Civil Service) 6-3 in the final. Picture: David Harrison The 22nd annual competition attracted 40 players, some of whom
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Close danger gap
North Yorkshire County Council's new rating system for accident blackspots confirms what we have known for some time. The gaps on the A64 are among the most dangerous junctions in the county. Taking into account severity of injuries suffered as well as
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Tykes unveil debut double
Australian Greg Blewett and ex-Somerset batsman Richard Harden both make their Yorkshire debuts in the opening championship match of the season against Gloucestershire at Headingley, starting tomorrow. And in a strong line-up Yorkshire are also able to
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City match off
York City's crucial Second Division home game against Blackpool tonight was called off this afternoon because of waterlogging on the Bootham Crescent pitch. Pools of water built up on the pitch after several hours of non-stop rain. Referee Alan Wiley
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Parents protest over schools
York parents whose children are being denied their school of choice have lobbied councillors asking them why they should lose out under a system which is recognised as unfair. More than 1,500 parents from the Fishergate area have signed a petition calling
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York march against bombing planned
Opponents of Nato's bombing in the Balkans have organised a protest march to take place in York on Saturday, May 1. Peace campaigners Cathy Holman and Paul Eccles prepare for their march. Picture by Frank Dwyer York Campaign Against War in the Balkans
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Pilgrimage farewell
One of the longest-serving bishops in the Church of England has set out on an epic pilgrimage to say goodbye to his sprawling flock. Dr David Young, the Bishop of Ripon, is retiring on his 68th birthday in September, after 22 years serving his diocese
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Mother duck finds safety in pub hanging basket
This contented mother duck has set up home in a hanging basket in a Stamford Bridge pub beer garden. Hanging around: Landlord Neil Townsend and 12-year-old Kelly Fowler under the watchful eye of the nesting duck. Picture: Steven Bradshaw Her high-rise
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TV voice urges York parliament
A TV programme tonight calls for the setting up of an English Parliament right here in York. Coming just a month after crusaders for a Yorkshire parliament launched their own campaign in the city, York is fast emerging as the "des res" for would-be political
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Legal Aid, what a contradiction.
I have just finished writing to my solicitor, telling her that I cannot afford to pursue my case any further because of the cost of the Legal Aid contributions. I am still paying Legal Aid contributions for my divorce four years ago. All I want is to
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Booted out of bed
After spending yet another early Sunday morning wandering around car boot sales, we wondered why they always start so early. Surely it would make to have a lie-in on a Sunday and then look forward to an afternoon's browsing. Are we the only people with
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NHS should not pick up the bill
It was with interest that I read your article on animal rights activist Barry Horne being back in the hospital because of a recent hunger strike that he said was not related to his stand on animal rights (Evening Press, April 17). I think it is dreadful
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Kathryn's Pet looks on course for encore
Kathryn's Pet, an easy winner at Catterick three weeks ago, returns to the same course tomorrow with excellent prospects of completing an encore. The Mary Reveley-trained mare bids for the Moonax Handicap and will again have the assistance of Tony Culhane
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You can buy Wasps' shares
York Wasps supporters have been given the chance to own a stake in the club after 20,000 shares were put up for grabs. The shares have been returned by an existing holder, thought to be former chairman John Stabler, and are now available in minimum lots
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Cruel streak shames region
Britain's status as a nation of animal lovers has long been compromised by individual cases of cruelty. At first glance, figures from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, showing a huge leap in the number of prosecutions and convictions
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Councils attack league table
Councils who found themselves near the bottom of league tables run in a national newspaper have hit back to defend their record. LEAGUE TABLE SUMMARY COUNTY COUNCILS: 35 in total 31st: North Yorkshire UNITARY AUTHORITIES: 96 in total 42nd: East Riding
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Dick Turpin rides again
Glynis has Breakfast for supper When mother-of-three Glynis Knaggs gets back to her Acomb home from work she tucks in to her... Big Breakfast. The 47-year-old leapt to the defence of Channel Four's Big Breakfast hosts Johnny Vaughan and Kelly Brook after
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Millennium accolade a breath of fresh air!
A revolutionary ventilation system which will provide a breath of fresh air to householders up and down the country has been awarded Millennium Product status by the Design Council. Frank Farmer, managing director of Farmer Controls, with his firm's Enviro-Vent
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Gap heads list of top blackspots in county
Two of the notorious "gaps" on the A64 near York appear in a Top Five of North Yorkshire accident blackspots. A new study of road accidents over the past three years takes into account not only the number of smashes but also the severity of injuries suffered
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County animal cruelty shame
The RSPCA lifted the lid today on a shocking wave of animal cruelty in North Yorkshire. The charity released figures showing that both prosecutions and convictions rose dramatically in North Yorkshire and the East Riding last year. And it revealed details
