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Wearing a different hat
York mum Jane Towler is turning heads with her distinctive hat designs. MAXINE GORDON reports. Finding a shop for her new hat business on Tadcaster Road opposite York racecourse meant there could be only one name for Jane Towler's new store. "Ladies Day
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In a muddle over the car
THIS Government promised us an integrated transport policy. Yet it cannot even co-ordinate its own attitude to the car. Today ministers announced they would force motor manufacturers to give private customers the same discounts on new cars as fleet buyers
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Here's hoping...
JUST three small syllables that mean so much: En-ger-land. They will ring out of pubs and front rooms across the land tonight as we unite behind our footballers as they play their first match of Euro 2000. Despite the team barely limping into the finals
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Easterside rising
Unrivalled views are GEORGE WILKINSON's reward for a climb up Easterside Hill. Easterside Hill is the one that really stands out in shapely isolation when seen from Newgate Bank as you drive the Helmsley to Stokesley road deep in Bilsdale. For a generation
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After the flood
UNTIL recently, I would have been one of those people gawping at the flood water (June 7). After staying with my daughter at Linton-on-Ouse over the weekend, I have changed my views. Her house flooded quite quickly, and then the river went by at an alarming
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Biding by the inquiry
IT was with astonishment that I read your article on the pedestrianisation of High Petergate (June 5) as it paints a false picture. I refer in particular to the assertions that City Of York Council has taken no notice of the needs of the doctor's surgery
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All pig farmers want is to get their money back
ALL the media have got hold of the wrong end of the stick. Pig farmers do not want compensation, but rather compensating for what we are having to pay out, and are still paying: £5.26 per pig sold to aid BSE offal disposal. The judicial review has been
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When I first met his Mum
AS awkward situations go, it's one of the worst. However confident you are, meeting your boyfriend or girlfriend's parents for the first time is always awash with tension. You are ushered in front of them like an exhibit at a flower show. And, all of
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Darley to keep riding high with Redcar win
KEVIN DARLEY, who stole the show at Ripon yesterday when he completed a 201-1 four-timer, can continue his purple patch at Redcar tomorrow. The Sheriff Hutton-based jockey, blazing a trail in the championship table, yesterday became the first rider this
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Tories bring Pound fight to York
ANN Widdecombe stopped off in York at the weekend after two busy days appearing in the region to promote the Conservatives' Keep The Pound campaign. The Shadow Home Secretary arrived in Parliament Street to support York Conservative Party's stall which
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Success at last for Thompson
YORK'S James Thompson won the sprint race at Silverstone in round 11 of the Auto Trader British Touring Car Championship at Silverstone. The Honda Accord team driver put an end to his recent poor luck, but had to dig deep to come through from fourth to
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Twin attack lift Dunnington
Dunnington swept back to the top of the division one when their twin West Indian pace attack of Hoe Grant and Steve Linton completely wrecked Ripon's batting line-up. Ripon's veteran Paul Mason had earlier caused problems as he took 4-60 and the Dunnington
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Last pair salvage draw for Towers
Carlton Towers, the second division leaders, had their last pair at the wicket when they eventually managed to salvage a draw at Scarborough. The home side had been restricted to 132-9 by Paul Wright, who took 5 for 42 as Ashley Lythe made 38 and Andy
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Splashing out on Neptune makeover
REVELLERS who danced till dawn at the Sunflower Ball may have raised as much as £25,000 for our Hospice 2000 Appeal. About 600 guests flocked to the Knavesmire Stand at York Racecourse for the glittering event with live bands, discos, food, casinos and
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Heworth step up
Heworth moved to the top of division three with a productive draw at Acomb which saw them take full batting points as they posted a score of 212-3. Joe Johnson 38 and John Bonarious 26 laid the foundations then half centuries from ex York RI player Mark
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Widow unhappy over asbestos settlement
THE widow of a York asbestos timebomb victim claims her battle for damages from his former employers has ended in a derisory "goodwill" pay-out. Dorothy Potter was offered £10,000 by directors of the former building company R J Pulleyn and Sons, after
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Openers keen for Sabres
Openers Marcus Trescothick and Jamie Cox carried table-toppers Somerset Sabres to a nine-wicket victory over Kent Spitfires in the National League Division One clash at Taunton today. England hopeful Trescothick, who made an unbeaten 92, and Tasmanian
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Carers grateful for these helping hands
IT'S effectively a 24-hour job for Christine Watson. Her father, Charles Sanders, is weak and frail with asbestosis, contracted through exposure to asbestos during his career at York Carriageworks. He needs a permanent supply of oxygen. Her mother, Rhoda
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York fall to Gate
Several excellent individual performances were overshadowed by York's 79 run defeat in the NCA National Club Knockout at Harrogate yesterday. Harrogate batted first for 215 all out in 43 overs, York replying with 136 in 35 overs after a boisterous innings
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Dyson suffers Celtic collapse
MALTON and Norton golfer Simon Dyson was left to rue a slip in his recent consistent form in the inaugural Wales Open at Celtic Manor. The 22-year-old was handily placed after par 72s in his opening rounds and then a third round 70. However, he slipped
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Lodge is impressive
Cambleforth's Katie Lodge impressed in the three-day event meeting at Bramham. She finished 16th overall and was pleased with a showing that saw mainly riders heading for the Olympics ahead of her. Young Australian rider Paul Tapner had his biggest win
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21 Kosovar refugees hoping to stay in York
TWENTY-ONE of York's Kosovan refugees have decided they want to stay in Britain after their year in the country expires next Monday. Their decision means they must move out of Howe Hill hostel, their home for the past 12 months, as they wait for their
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Euro fever grips York pub
A YORK pub is going Euro 2000 crazy as soccer fever grips the nation ahead of England's big match with Portugal. Deramore Arms landlord Ian Pawson has dyed his hair in the colours of the flag of St George while the pub itself is awash with white and red
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Police seek York sex attacker
A YOUNG woman is recovering at home after being bundled into a car, taken to a secluded spot and indecently assaulted. The attack happened at around 12.30pm on Saturday when the woman, in her early twenties and described by police as 'vulnerable', was
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On the quiet
Paul Kirkwood find that the Wolds hold greater pleasures than he had been expecting. I have to admit I was under-inspired by the start of this month's bike ride. The Yorkshire Wolds, which is the area I explored, has many blissfully quiet roads which
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A criminal story
THESE are pages from a unique book that gives a remarkable insight into crime and punishment in York 100 years ago. It once belonged to a leading policeman in York, Detective Sergeant George Alp, and was his personal guide to the felons of the day. Today
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Zip, zip hooray
Biker jackets have got a hot new look for summer, reports MAXINE GORDON. Zippy-chic has taken the fashion world by storm ever since Gucci paraded its funky leather biker jacket on the catwalk. Posh Spice, Zoe Ball and Meg Mathews all become devotees of
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Top Cliffs
George Wilkinson sniffs the sea air at Saltburn. I was reminded of Saltburn-by-the-Sea by a recently published book that listed its gill as one of the top 200 Wildlife Trust sites in the UK. Hazy memories were triggered because when I was knee-high my
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What a costly waste
WHOSE bright idea was it to turn a semi-rural cycle path at the back of Bishopthorpe into a monstrous, black-lined eyesore? Aren't there enough Tarmac roads in and around York without turning this cycle path into one? Perhaps the old path was a bit muddy
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Rotten to the Rats
AFTER reading the review of The Rat Pack (June 7), all I can say is Tony McKinstry must have been to a different show. My wife and I thought it was absolutely brilliant. In fact, it was one of the best shows we have ever seen. All the three stars and
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Surgeon faces his accusers
DOZENS of Richard Neale's former patients from North Yorkshire were in London today to see the gynaecologist face allegations of serious professional misconduct. The consultant, who lives near Boroughbridge, appeared before a General Medical Council disciplinary
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A lack of gallantry
SURELY Bryan Marlowe (June 6) must, with Jean's permission, be winding up readers with those comments about her birthday? If not, he does a disservice to both men and women by discouraging gallantry. Come on, Bryan, dig out that romantic hat, pull up
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Walk right in
STEPHEN LEWIS checks out the new NHS Walk-in Centre in Monkgate - and comes away well impressed IT'S BECOME a clich of modern life that we're often too busy to seek medical help. GPs are traditionally the gateway to the health service. But the demands
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Yorkshire re-brand
A DYNAMIC new brand identity for the Yorkshire region has been unveiled to nearly 2,000 national and international business people. The new image, under the banner Yorkshire - Alive with Opportunity, was proclaimed by the regional development agency,
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Livestock entries up at Great Yorkshire
LIVESTOCK entry figures for this year's Great Yorkshire Show have held up well despite there being no let-up in the farming crisis, organisers have announced. Sheep numbers are well up at 1,468, 21 more than in 1999, while cattle numbers stand at 859,
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Plan for home in wood could get the chop
AN INNOVATIVE plan to build an environmentally-sensitive home in a wood at Flaxton, between York and Malton, could be blocked by planners. The ambitious proposal has been put forward by Don and Helen Recchia. Their aim is to build a warden's cabin with
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Pipeline team's gift to Emma
A FOUR-YEAR-OLD girl who suffers from cerebral palsy has the hope of a brighter future after receiving a donation of £10,000. Emma Bailey, of Barmby Moor, near Pocklington, was given the massive cash boost by the Teesside to Saltend Ethylene Pipeline
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Crowe grabs limelight
Dringhouses skipper John Crowe dominated his side's drawn game in division five with second placed Stamford Bridge as he followed his 57 with 5-52. Teenager David Chaplin took 5-58 for Stamford, but Rob Nicholls hit 44 to help Crowe take the hosts to
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Yapham yield to rivals
The table-topping clash at New Earswick saw the home team replace their opponents Yapham at the top of division four after gaining a six wicket victory. Steve Walker made an unbeaten 42 and Clive Clark 34 for the visitors, but Andy Freeman's 5-15 had
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Bridge upset top dogs Easingwold
Runaway leaders Easingwold suffered their first defeat in the Costcutter York and District Senior Cricket League when they were beaten by 53 runs at Sheriff Hutton Bridge. Bridge's whom Pakistan paceman Shakil Nawaz claimed a stunning 6-45 in 24 overs
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Your chance to see plans for Coppergate II
THE people of York will get their first opportunity to take an in-depth look at the £60 million plans to transform part of the city centre at the beginning of next month. The detailed plans for the proposed Coppergate Riverside development will go on
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Entertaining York lifted by special Kay
York recovered from a poor start before earning an 'incomplete win' over Clifton Park visitors Barnsley in the Oxbridge Yorkshire ECB County Premier League. They were put in to bat after their skipper Nigel Durham had lost the toss, but went on to lose
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When love was a pain in the neck
IF YOU thought you were unlucky in love, spare a thought for Stan, the downtrodden Tyrannosaurus Rex. Stan's remains form the largest and most complete T-Rex fossil in the world, and his skeleton is so vast that the Yorkshire Museum only has room to put
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Town turns out for pyjama game
AT least the exhausted competitors in this year's famous Knaresborough Bed Push had something comfortable to collapse on afterwards. The race was attended by thousands of onlookers who lined the banks of the River Nidd and the traditional route around
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Burnley eyeing Fettis
PROMOTION winning Burnley are looking to take goalkeeper Alan Fettis back to Lancashire. The York City 'keeper, who joined the club for the final months of last season as a free agent having been released by Blackburn Rovers, is a Turf Moor target. The
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Police chief apologises over "insensitive" letter
NORTH Yorkshire's chief constable today apologised to special constables who received letters confirming their reduced status on the eighth anniversary of the death of fellow 'special' Glenn Goodman. Special Constabulary chiefs in Selby and Tadcaster
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Vaughan upset at being left out
MICHAEL Vaughan today admitted he was disappointed at not being included in the England squad for the first Test against the West Indies which starts at Edgbaston on Thursday. The Yorkshire opener missed the two Tests with Zimbabwe because of a broken
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Kidnap sex driver hunted
A YOUNG woman was snatched from a York street in broad daylight, driven to a secluded spot and indecently assaulted in her abductor's locked car. The attack happened on Saturday lunchtime when the woman, in her early twenties and described by police as
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Coach Atkins blasts sad Wasps
DEMORALISED coach Garry Atkins has accused some of the York Wasps players of "throwing in the towel" after yesterday's 56-12 hammering by Featherstone Rovers at the Lionheart Stadium. Atkins will now be seeking a meeting with new owner John Stabler to
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Real Dales
Paul Kirkwood heads off into the northern Dales in another of his occasional bike rides. A straw poll of walkers would surely reveal Swaledale to be their favourite of the Yorkshire Dales. It's well suited to a bike ride too, as you can find out on this
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Join the dot.Community
I WOULD like to use my column this week to tell you about something very exciting that will be happening soon on the This is York web site. Along with our sister This Is... web sites across the country we will be introducing Community Pages, mini web
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Men happy with their lot
At last. We can all stop posing and reach for the slippers now the truth is out. Far from being dangerous sexual predators with a roving heart and a glint in the eye, most men believe in monogamy and prefer the family life to the high life. Forget New
