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Too long to sit
AFTER the long build-up, the York Millennium Mystery Plays are now here. Last night's official opening, which was attended by The Duke of York, said much about the heritage and history of this fine city. These plays are delivered from the very heart of
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Run for the children
Why not turn miles into smiles and tackle the Great North Run in aid of the NSPCC and help children in your area? The NSPCC, a leading childrens' charity providing a range of vital services in the northern region, not only in providing support for children
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Meet old comrades
ON Sunday at 11am, the Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington, near York, will be opening a major new display to the memory of British Airborne Forces, which was instigated by Winston Churchill, 60 years ago this month. I invite readers who are former members
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Stressed out by Sunday
SUNDAYS are such a strange day in our household. They feel so unnatural, because it is the one day of the week when we don't have any outside commitments. When I'm not forced to become an expert contortionist as I rush the children off to school, ballet
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River hero put forward for bravery award
A TOURIST who risked his life to save a man from drowning in the River Ouse last weekend has been put forward for a bravery award. Simon Hope, from Warrington, Cheshire, stripped off and made the daring rescue when a man got into trouble after leaping
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Gecko building on county success
POCKLINGTON bodybuilder Mark Gecko finished second in the Yorkshire Championship Natural Bodybuilding competition. Staged at Holmfirth, Gecko's silver success in the 70kg category earned him an invitation to participate in the Great Britain Championships
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Tories' plan to evict travellers is slammed
TOUGH new anti-traveller proposals put forward by the Conservative Party were today slammed by both travellers' advocates and those who claim to have suffered as a result of illegal camping. Exclusion zones of up to 50 miles could be imposed on travellers
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York must be wary of Kabir threat
YORK will be well aware of the threat posed by overseas talent as they take on Cleethorpes in the Oxbridge Yorkshire League tomorrow. As forecast in this column last week, India provided one of the main threats to York's fortunes at Hull, as Amit Dani
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Navy crewflies into see old friends
CHILDREN at York's Galtres School have welcomed their friends from HMS York. The school has a long-standing friendship with the crew of the ship and its commanding officer, Paul Porter, visited today as guest of honour to the opening of a £450,000 building
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Ouse anglers hope for change of luck
FOLLOWING last weekend's disappointing start to the season, anglers competing in the big events on the Ouse this week will be hoping for a change in fortune. With cooler temperatures following the heatwave, the fish may be more inclined to feed but may
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Duke on Mystery tour
THE Duke of York almost risked a real-life deluge for his visit to the opening night of the Millennium Mystery Plays. A sudden squally shower sent many scuttling to the alleyways around York Minster, but as Prince Andrew arrived, the heavens brightened
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Vandals wreck slain cop's memorial
A MEMORIAL to a policeman slain by Barry Prudom has been wrecked by vandals, say the dead man's outraged colleagues. The memorial bench was placed near Malton police station by the Town Council in memory of Sergeant David Winter, who was shot dead in
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Thompson set to win fitness fight
HOME glory beckons for York speedster James Thompson this weekend, as the British Touring Car Championships heads for North Yorkshire's Croft circuit. The Honda Accord driver suffered nasty leg burns during his debut in the DTM race at Oschersleben in
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York sex fiend jailed for life
A York man is today starting a life sentence for corrupting and repeatedly raping two brothers aged six and 13. Judge Paul Hoffman branded Bryan Stanford dangerous, scheming and manipulative after hearing the catalogue of his crimes against children.
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Hutchison answers Yorkshire's call
Paul Hutchison will replace Darren Gough, who has been told to stand down by England, when Yorkshire Phoenix attempt to complete the double over Gloucestershire Gladiators at Bristol tomorrow. The game marks the start of a hectic period of three Norwich
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Overdue game disappoints
John Romero's Daikatana, published by Eidos for PC SPECS: Pentium 233, 32MB RAM, 200MB hard disk space, 4xCD-ROM, 4MB video card with latest drivers "ARE you ready?" asks the line on the back of the Daikatana box... and therein lies the whole game's problem
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Worst things about being the Best Man
YOU must get the groom staggeringly drunk and then get him to the church on time. You must hand over the rings and keep the peace between the in-laws. You must deliver a risqu speech which won't upset the children. Who'd be a best man? I have been a best
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Hero deserves better than this
THE horrors of the past do not always signify anything to a new generation. At times such ignorance needs to be put right and the killing of sergeant David Winter is one such occasion. Whoever wrecked the memorial bench near Malton police station could
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Evening Press scoops three major awards
EVENING Press staff beat competition from all over the country to scoop three prestigious awards. Lisa Cook was named Graphic Artist of the Year at the Newsquest awards, while Dan Rutstein was declared joint winner in the Newcomer of the Year section
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So cruel to animals
TODAY, in civilised Britain, we breed sub-human, abusive, mindless thugs who cause mayhem in other countries, dragging our good name in the dirt so we are fast becoming the violent face of Europe. We punish them by giving them the same rights as decent
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MP's 'hypocrisy' over more benefits for carers
I READ with astonishment Tory MP Anne McIntosh's plea for increased benefits for carers (June 15). If Anne McIntosh now cares so much about carers, why didn't the Conservatives do anything for them during their 18 years of government? In her own constituency
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On school patrol
A POLICE officer could soon be as familiar a sight in the school playground as yo-yos and Pokemon cards if a new York crime-fighting initiative takes off. Community officer PC Derek Bone has held an informal police surgery at Westfield Junior and Infants
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Lengthening hospital queue blamed on virus
ABOUT 300 people joined the queue for treatment at York District Hospital between March and the end of last month, due mainly to a virus that caused massive disruption to wards and operating theatres. And a "bed blocking" crisis highlighted by an Evening
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England bowlers to face RI
YORK RI Bowling Club players are getting set for the toughest game of their lives - against an England representative side. The York Amateur Bowling Association division one outfit will face a side put together by the president of the English Bowling
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Loo stops bug trains
TOILET stops have taken on a whole new meaning for some trains which pass through York. For some confused passengers have been bringing trains to a halt by pushing emergency buttons that are just a touch too near the place where the flush can normally
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Wasps fans' incentive to see final
YORK Wasps supporters have the chance to attend next month's Northern Ford Premiership Grand Final for the bargain price of just £5. All NFP clubs are being supplied with two coaches to take fans to the final at Swinton's Gigg Lane ground on Saturday,
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New move on Yorkshire parliament
A MAJOR convention will be held in York as momentum gathers in the fight for a Yorkshire parliament. The Campaign for Yorkshire and the Humber is to host the convention to gauge support and discuss how such a regional government might work. Jane Thomas
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British confident for Ganton clash
GREAT Britain and Ireland are feeling confident ahead of their Curtis Cup clash with the United States at Ganton Golf Club. After an opening ceremony this evening, action starts at the north Yorkshire club tomorrow and expecting to impress is local star
