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We don't want grant
Travellers are concerned that the 'Travellers Trust' has operated for more than seven years yet the majority of travellers have never heard of it. As the organisation did not inform anyone of this application is there any wonder? Why has Mr Stroud not
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Kicking the habit
A year ago the Evening Press told the story of a John, a heroin addict, who, with the help of his family, went through 'cold turkey' to beat his habit. Now he is fighting the hardest battle of all; to change his life, stay clean and rebuild the shattered
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Boxing: It's make or break!
Boxing kingmaker Frank Maloney has warned world-title contender Paul Ingle its now or never if he wants to establish himself on the world stage. Speaking ahead of the Yorkshire Hunter's big fight against Mexican three-time world champion Manuel Medina
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Cycling: Speedy brothers edged out
York brothers Wayne Thorpe (Brough Wheelers) and Nigel Thorpe (York Cycleworks) partnered each other to a fine third place in the Chesterfield Spire Road Club's open ten-mile two-up team time trial. The annual event was shortened from the usual 25 miles
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Horse Racing: Long shot can win Tote Cesarewitch
Take a chance on 33-1 shot Hill Farm Blues in tomorrow's Tote Cesarewitch Handicap. The famous marathon race is one of the star attractions of Champions Day at Newmarket, which is further highlighted by two Group 1 races and a brace of Group 2 contests
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The darker side of York
This week the Evening Press has highlighted the other York, the York not seen by many tourists and residents. Our Troubled Streets series has examined some of the real problems of crime, drugs and homelessness facing the city, and considered some of the
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Football: Sole survivor
Midfield class act Scott Jordan is developing into one of York City's top assets. GOLDEN MOMENT: Scott Jordan, No 8, celebrates at Brighton's Goldstone Ground after City's 3-1 win in May 1996 with former team-mates, from left: John Sharples, Graeme Murty
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Police to probe felling of trees
A view across Monks Stray, York, showing some of the trees felled by a vandal with a hand saw Police said today they were investigating the mysterious felling of four large trees in York. News of the probe comes after furious residents living near Monk
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'Shooting gallery' plan to beat needles menace
A special venue where intravenous drug-users can legally inject, is being considered to stamp out the menace of dirty syringes littering the streets of York. York's Drug and Alcohol Reference Group (DARG) will discuss the idea of a consumption room, sometimes
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York left gridlocked after head-on collision
York city centre was gridlocked early today after a head-on collision between two cars. A motorist was taken to hospital after the accident, which happened in Bishopthorpe Road, near Skeldergate Bridge, during the rush hour. The 30-year-old man was today
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Police link sex pest with assault on York nurse
A sex attack victim today urged people to help catch her assailant before he destroys someone - as police revealed that he may already have struck again. The 37-year-old nurse, speaking out a week after being assaulted in York city centre, said she managed
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York 6% council tax hike feared
Householders could face a council tax hike of up to six per cent next year - unless savings can be found - as City of York Council faces a possible £4 million budget shortfall. The potential shortfall in the revenue budget will be outlined to councillors
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Poppy volunteers
Could you spare a few hours to help with this year's Poppy Appeal? I am looking for people to deliver and collect from shops and other premises in York. Collection days will be Wednesday, November 10 to Saturday, November 13. If you can help, please contact
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Scrimping on safety
As an ex-railwayman, may I make two important points with regard to your editorial 'Time to sort rail priorities' (October 11)? After the Clapham inquiry, the then Minister of Transport Cecil Parkinson, said publicly that there was available to BR "a
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Prescribe heroin to reduce drugs problem
I was delighted to see the story about a York solicitor backing legal prescription of heroin by GPs (October 12), and sorry to read the confused thinking from police Superintendent Barnett, who apparently thinks it's not a bad idea except for the "criminal
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Museum's kitchen sink drama makes way for 2000
Sherri Steel, curator of social history at York's Castle Museum, with items from the Every Home Should Have One exhibition, which will will shortly be closing to make way for a new display on the Millennium Visitors to the York Castle Museum have their
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Football: Cresswell ready to help Owls take flight
Former York City goal ace Richard Cresswell will strive to bridge the Premiership's great Yorkshire divide tomorrow. Table-topping Leeds United play host to Sheffield Wednesday, 19 numbing places below as they prop up the rest of the elite division. But
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Rugby: Skipper returns to help cure York travel sickness
Club skipper and scrum half Nigel Durham returns to lead York at West Park Bramhope in a club game tomorrow. He will be hoping to help York break their points duck away from home after they lost 36-0 at Halifax, 39-0 at Castleford in the NPI Cup, and
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Pictures of summer
Our Holiday Hotshots competition has proved to be a real spirit-lifter. Your colourful pictures have extended the summer, by bringing some much-needed sunshine into these grey autumn days. The overall winner, which we might cheekily refer to as a holiday
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Football: York duo fired up for England
FLYING THE FLAG: York youngster Anthony Haskins prepares for his England Under-15 debut at Bootham Crescent tonight. York could have two teenage hot-shots in action for England at Bootham Crescent tonight. Chris Kamara, son of former York City defender
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Book early to avoid festive travel misery
People planning to head out of York by train for the Christmas and Millennium festivities were today warned to book early, or face being stranded. GNER, the company that runs Intercity services through York, is bracing itself for a bumper period as thousands
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Rachel's having a ball
Rachel Pickard, aged ten, on the ball at Bootham Crescent where she is turning out tonight as mascot for the England U15 team What a difference a year makes for Rachel Pickard. One year ago today, the York youngster was critically ill in intensive care
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£43m go-ahead for university work
The University of York has been given the go-ahead for a £43 million redevelopment of its electronics, biology and bioscience faculties by the City Council. The Planning and Transport Committee approved planning permission to build a large three and four