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MASH brings its patients to York for big exercise
Mash medics will stage a major exercise involving scores of casualties - and a new field hospital - in York this weekend. Exercise PETIT MASH is the first of its kind since the Army Medical Services arrived in York to train Territorial Army medics from
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Retired play therapist devastated by plans to close hospital creche
A campaign to save the creche at York District Hospital is being launched by one of its "devastated" founders. ANGRY: Former nurse and play therapist Irene Fearn, of Dringhouses, York, looks through an album of photographs taken during her time at the
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Secretary was unfairly dismissed
A former secretary at Castle Howard was unfairly and wrongfully dismissed, an employment tribunal decided unanimously. Annette Radcliffe, 46, of Grimston, Gilling East, near Helmsley, was secretary to the estate manager of Castle Howard Estates Ltd for
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Danger traffic lights scheme delayed
The multi-million pound scheme to scrap the notorious A64 traffic lights at Copmanthorpe in York WILL be delayed by a year because of residents' objections. Highways chiefs revealed today that a public inquiry will have to be held this summer after last-ditch
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Police funding anger grows
Community leaders have bitterly attacked "grossly unfair" funding for York police in their battle against crime. Lord Mayor Councillor Derek Smallwood - speaking in the wake of shock news that police chief Jim Kilmartin is to retire because of concerns
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Light our way north
Welcome to the North; but without a welcoming light unless you are headed south. For that is what drivers now find each night at the new A1M-A64 Bramham crossroads junction between Tadcaster and Leeds. The route north after the brightly-lit new M1 motorway
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Harry Gration: Our friend in the North
I apologise in advance. This is not a sport's column. I don't want it to be. But (and it's a big but) please let me talk about it this week, won't you? You see, it's an awful time of year. For those of you who are not football fans, and I quite understand
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Topping idea
The cream of society used to attend illustrious balls at York's 18th century Grand Assembly Rooms. Now the premises look set to become a pizza palace. Those who attended Lord Burlington's exclusive functions in the 1730s might frown on the current plans
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Guild-ed memories
Your feature Guild Looks To Future by Emma Harrison (May 10) is most evocative, and reminds me of great kindness and good times. My mother was a keen member of the Townswomen's Guild (Hull Road, York branch) and the ladies warmly welcomed me - then a
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It's bad war all round
It is obvious to most people that the war Nato is fighting against Yugoslavia is very costly. Already our Government will have had to consider making spending cuts at home because of the escalation of this conflict. Another massive problem and "hidden
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Why I spoilt my vote
I agree with Mr de Villiers (Letters, May 10), I too felt unable to vote for anyone in the recent local elections. My only option to register my opinion was to spoil my ballot paper by writing "None of the below" at the top. (I would have written "None
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Fibbers does not prey on a gullible public
I feel no need to justify myself to a minor trade body, but Mr Johnson's remarks made as the chairman of the Licensed Victuallers' Association about the suitability of Fibbers, require a studied reply (Evening Press, May 11). Mr Johnson considers the
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Cricket: Opportunity knocks
York's skipper Ian Dews is delighted with the progress being made by the younger players at the club. RARE EXIT: Simon Mason is bowled out for the first time this season against Goole last week Teenager Simon Mason has scored 114 runs without being dismissed
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Spate looks Full of running at Thirsk
Full Spate, a winner at Thirsk a fortnight ago, returns to the same course tomorrow with excellent prospects of completing a double. The four-year-old bids for the Black Cat Fireworks Handicap - which is set to be televised on Channel 4 - and, raised
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Find a way to save the creche
It is a great shame that the York District Hospital crche is set to close. A combination of tighter regulations and a worn-out play area look set to condemn the facility. That would be a blow to families with young children. A visit to the hospital can
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York City FC: Typhoon Tommo
New manager Neil Thompson has brought more than just a breath of fresh air to York City during his first week in charge. A cyclone would have had less effect than the veteran defender detailed with the duty of delivering a swift ascent from the lower
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Thanks - and no thanks!
Outcast goalkeeper Andy Warrington claimed York City had 'done him a favour' in ending his boo-laced career at Bootham Crescent. Andy Warrington Warrington was one of the first players released by new manager Neil Thompson in the wake of City's relegation
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knavesmire revamp hailed
The new-look York Racecourse has proved a real crowd-puller despite the stormy conditions which have plagued the past three days. Another finish excites the large crowds attracted by the first race meeting of the year at Knavesmire, York Picture: Frank
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James kicks for £1m
A trying time is in store for Malton man James Morris on Saturday afternoon when he has the chance to win a million pounds - just for kicking a rugby ball. James Morris who hopes to win £1m by converting a try at the Tetley's Bitter Cup Final at Twickenham
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Brewery given a welcome jobs boost
John Smith's brewery in North Yorkshire received a massive boost today with the announcement that it is to take over production from another site in the south west. John Smith's Brewery in Tadcaster It will mean more jobs and an increase in production
