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Praise for NHS
By now, the NHS must be used to praise and condemnation in equal measure, but when it does a superb job, I believe we should be unstinting in our praise. On Tuesday, May 4, my mother-in-law, Dorothy Fletcher, was admitted to York District Hospital with
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Matter of security
I Would like to ask Bryan Marlowe exactly whom he expects to see looking after security in banks, shops, factories etc (Evening Press, May 4)? Does he think the employers of today are so generous as to employ people as a kind of philanthropic gesture
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Answers please
Problems arising from City of York Council policies which favour new development above protection of our natural environment generate much correspondence between the York Natural Environment Trust (YNET) and the council. Unfortunately, we experience enormous
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And historical Holgate
As I drove down Poppleton Road a few days ago I was astonished to see that a long stretch of wall outside numbers 11, 12 and 13 had been demolished, presumably as a result of some accident. My sister was able to fill me in on the details and supply me
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Chris Titley
Why can't we be more civilised? Scholars have yet to coin a satisfactory definition of the "civilised society". I have two suggestions that may help. Firstly, a civilised society is one that has the courtesy to consult an up-to-date map before it drops
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Home time for Hamilton
Yorkshire all-rounder Gavin Hamilton was all set to play against his county at Scarborough today in Scotland's final World Cup warm-up match, despite suffering from shin soreness. Scotland's coach Jim Love, the former Yorkshire batsman, was not naming
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Mercy services under pressure
Rumbles of discontent in our emergency services could erupt into a full scale crisis unless swift action is taken. The most imminent threat is to the fire service. Firefighters voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action at their meeting in Bridlington
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Mac's attack: 'I feel cheated' - angry Andy
Heart-Broken Andy McMillan today slammed his shock transfer-listing by new York City manager Neil Thompson. Andy McMillan Mark Tinkler Martin Reed Eight games adrift of his 500th appearance for the Minstermen, McMillan heads a quartet of players, who
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Teachers are top class
Two teachers from York were today celebrating with pupils and colleagues after being named regional teachers of the year. Norma Machell, from Scarcroft Primary School, and Sally Hicks, from Fulford Cross School, won top awards in the Yorkshire finals
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Sponsorship deal is music to orchestra's ears
The City Of York Guildhall Orchestra has hit a new high note - landing a £6,000 sponsorship deal from BT. Presenting a cheque for £6,000 to the City of York Guildhall Orchestra is Craig Chadburn of BT, front left, with violinist Geoff Egginton, and back
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York MP facing revolt over Bill
Social Security Minister Hugh Bayley is facing a backbench revolt of Labour MPs angry at radical welfare reforms. It is the York MP's biggest ministerial challenge in the Commons so far. At least 20 MPs are backing amendments to the Government's flagship
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Can you help
Much has been written in recent weeks about long waiting times for appointments at the eye clinic and for cataracts operations. There are more than 1,000 people in the York area who are registered blind or partially sighted and two or three times that
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Save York RI building
The recent letter by Mr John H Ward points out Railtrack's intention to demolish the leisure facility and building run by York Railway Institute. Railtrack, recently prevented at the 11th hour from ruining the aesthetic feel of the railway station by
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Leeds tip scales in Fergie's favour
Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink's diving header four minutes from time put a severe dent in Arsenal's title challenge. Arsenal's 1-0 defeat at Elland Road last night put Manchester United firmly in the Premiership title race driving seat. Victory for Alex Ferguson's
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Jack'll be all right
Whitby sea dog Jack Lammiman is preparing to enter the choppy waters of international celebrity. Next week sees the charity premiere of the film about his sail of the century. Bob Hoskins portrays Lammiman when he ignored naval warnings and voyaged to
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Tier Worker can add to Easterby's success
Tim Easterby, who was on the mark on Knavesmire yesterday with Tier Worker, can follow-up tomorrow with Marton Moss in the Guilbert Ofrex Rated Handicap. The Great Habton gelding, a winner at Ripon last June, also ran some good races in defeat during
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York City FC: End of Season Verdict
More than £1million banked, international honours on two fronts, and clang - relegation. LEADING LIGHT: Leading scorer Richard Cresswell gets on the ball for York City Seven minutes away from safety was the wail of York City. But if truth be told they
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Celebrities turn out for York Races
Celebrities dusted their hats and put on their best clobber for York Races. ALL IN PINK: Tricia Penrose, left, the barmaid in YTV's Heartbeat series, and Claire Sweeney, of Channel 4's Brookside soap Pictures by Mike Tipping Among the big names at York
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Lethal disease threat to N York's riverbanks
A Lethal fungal disease is threatening to create an 'ecological disaster' along North Yorkshire's rivers, according to the Environment Agency. RIVER NIDD: At risk from the spread of phytophthora Alder trees growing on riverbanks are under threat from
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Police are 'stretched to breaking point'
Leaders of a North Yorkshire police union have called on Chief Constable David Kenworthy to step up recruitment after warning the county's thin blue line is being stretched to breaking point. Bob Humpleby, who chairs the North Yorkshire Police Federation
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City's good Samaritan attacked after rescue
Police are seeking witnesses after a good Samaritan was slugged over the back of the head after rescuing a woman from a violent attacker in York city centre. ATTACK victim: Gary Olney spent night in hospital after attack Gary Olney, of Tang Hall Lane,
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TV bolt blast
A freak lightning strike in a tiny Yorkshire Wolds village left a family's home in flames. FIRE DAMAGE: Hannah's smoke-scarred bedroom at Little Garth in Thixendale after the TV exploded and caused a blaze Pictures: Paul Baker The violent thunderstorm
