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Julian Cole
Very English swipe at patriotism I have been wondering what it means to be English. This should be easy because to the best of my knowledge I am thoroughly English. There's a bit of Hampshire in here somewhere, and the East End of London. Bristol too,
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Help us save pound
Against rising public opposition, the Prime Minister is spending millions on promoting the unwanted single currency. Not content with splashing £7 million on one-sided material, he now wants to spend another £29 million to convince us that the Euro is
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Pure exploitation
I was bemused by the contrasting articles which appeared on page five (Evening Press, April 20). On the one hand was a moving article about Kosovo which revealed that "generous readers have raised an amazing £8,500". Sandra Howarth of UNICEF is now urging
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Marvellous Myrtle
What a tremendous sporting achievement. Rarely do we see such skill on the ball allied to unbeatable experience. No, we are not talking about Manchester United's victory over Juventus in the European Cup semi-final last night - although that was a remarkable
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Flood fears are bound to rise
When you have survived the worst floods in living memory you do not expect a reminder just weeks later. Residents of Malton and Norton had barely dried out their homes when they were issued with fresh sandbags last night. For a few awful hours, it seemed
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88 - love for tennis undimmed
At the age of 88 most people would feel energetic if they walked to the local newsagent - but Myrtle Kendal is made of somewhat sterner stuff. She is never happier than when in action on the tennis court. Myrtle, of Beech Road, Harrogate, has been playing
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Sandbags issued in flood alert
Angry Ryedale residents today accused authorities of overreacting as river levels rose. Harold Darley, director of Robsons Garage in Welham Road, Norton, prepares for flooding. Picture: Garry Atkinson And there was further outrage as the Government announced
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Press page turned into a love story
Lovestruck couple Sara Bond and Andrew Taylor plan to wed after meeting through the pages of the Evening Press. Happy together: Sara and Andrew with the edition of the Evening Press that carried the advert. Picture: Paul Baker Mechanical engineer Andrew
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RSPCA takes away camp animals
Animal welfare officers swooped on a North Yorkshire travellers' encampment and took away a horse and a greyhound. RSPCA inspectors and police officers examine a horse Officers from the RSPCA stepped in to act because county council officers did not have
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Builder brings 250 new jobs to York
At least 250 jobs are being brought to York as retirement homes builder McCarthy & Stone sets up its North-East division in the city. The construction and servicing jobs, part of a £10 million investment, bring a fresh boost to York's employment prospects
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Car parks taking over
I wonder if the administrators at York District Hospital researched the journey habits of existing car park users, before seeking to expand provision? It is likely that many able-bodied car owners already use their vehicles, for journeys which could be
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Amazing generosity
Marie Curie Cancer Care would like to thank the people of York and Easingwold for their amazing generosity in supporting the 1999 Daffodil Campaign. The street collection in York city centre on Saturday, March 20, raised a staggering £3303.69 along with
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Brummie praises York's litter-free streets
My wife and I have just spent a most enjoyable four days in your delightful city - despite the weather. One thing that impressed us, and other visitors to whom we spoke, was the almost complete absence of litter, so different from many other areas of
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The railway journey that put a smile on Rae's face
An autistic York man's dream came true when he was given the chance to ride in the cab of a train. Sunshine Rae: Delight for Rae Johnson after travelling in the front cab on the Northern Spirit service to York. Picture: Frank Dwyer Rae Johnson, 36, from
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Babies crying out for a jolly good read
Babies in York are to be given free books in a new scheme being launched tomorrow to coincide with World Book Day. Brought to book: Five-year-old Jed Tipping reads to his new baby brother Kit in this charming picture taken by their dad, Evening Press
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York clubs sweat on re-election issue
It's D-Day for York's two National Conference second division clubs on Saturday when the re-election issue will finally be concluded. The mathematics couldn't be simpler - if New Earswick All Blacks fail to beat Eccles (kick-off 2.30pm) they will have
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Boro in big trouble
Scarborough's plight at the bottom of the Nationwide League Division Three deepened as they crashed 3-1 at home to Leyton Orient. A combination of missed chances, poor defending and the arrival of 38-year-old former French international Amara Simba turned
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Kayo to deliver knockout blow
Norton trainer Tim Etherington can make his long journey to Sandown well worthwhile tomorrow by winning a £10,000 prize with Kayo. A useful servant and consistent money-spinner for Etherington's Wold House yard, Kayo bids for the Heathorns Nordoff-Robbins
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Hamilton and Gough revive Yorkshire
Gavin Hamilton completed Yorkshire's first half century of the season as he and Darren Gough took part in an enterprising eighth wicket stand against Gloucestershire on the second day of the PPP championship match at Headingley today. After a day of struggle
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College linking up with Leeds
York College are offering a free shot at tip-top fitness courtesy of FA Premiership boom club Leeds United. The College have teamed up with the improving elite outfit to devise a 'Sport for Life' course, which is to be launched officially at the home
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York in line for RL world cup games
Some of the world's most talented young rugby league players could be on their way to York. The city is being seriously considered as a venue for one or two matches in this year's Student World Cup which will take place in October. The interest in York
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Forest giants felled for role at show
A pair of giant trees which will form part of a crowd-pleasing display at this year's Great Yorkshire Show have been felled with surgical precision. Coming down: A college student prepares to fell a Douglas fir in Dalby Forest for the Great Yorkshire
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Businessman made his adviser friend bankrupt
A former North Yorkshire businessman has admitted he made his ex-friend and trusted financial adviser bankrupt. Edward Hickson, aged 72, agreed he also sued Peter Barlow in two court cases for a total of £450,000 which he claimed the Copmanthorpe man
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It's party time
If deciding how to vote in next month's local elections was like choosing what to have for lunch, Labour would be a burger and chips. Like a McDonald's or a Burger King, it's the easy option in today's busy world: you know in advance what it's going to
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Art theft hunt will be long haul
Detectives hunting art robbers who struck in York three months ago today warned: it could be a long haul. Officers are still assigned to the investigation into the robbery at York City Art Gallery on January 22, in which two masked and armed men tied
