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Carol back on stage 7 years after crash
THE show must go on for Carol Richardson, even if it has taken her seven years to return to the stage after a serious car accident. This week Carol, who lives at Copmanthorpe, is performing in York Light Opera Society's summer show, Songs From The Century
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Piece of cake for hospice
HERE'S a massive mix-up - all to help our Hospice 2000 Appeal! The ingredients for a giant cake to celebrate Let's Party Day on Saturday, July 1, have been safely delivered, thanks to John Robertshaw, of Ainsty Bakery, Boroughbridge Road, York. John has
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Jack soars above cold
ALTHOUGH the Evening Press previewed the recent Jack Jones concert at York Barbican Centre (June 14) I was surprised there was not a review of the show. The auditorium was only half full when one of the world's finest vocalists walked on stage before
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Malton to replace police hero tribute
AN ANONYMOUS benefactor has stepped forward to replace the vandalised memorial to Malton hero Sergeant David Winter. And another unknown businessman, who knew Sgt Winter, has offered a reward to catch the louts responsible. Sgt Winter was gunned down
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Heat is on
'You're travelling to the Mediterranean ...by car?...with the kids?" Some people were more sympathetic than envious when I revealed my holiday plans. They probably felt that after driving 950 miles across England and France over three days, with two children
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Hoyles takes up York post
ANDREW Hoyles has been appointed professional at the York Golf Club, Strensall as successor to Tony Mason, who left in May to join Whitby Golf Club as professional after 23 years in the post. Steve Watson, secretary at York, said: "We are delighted to
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York date for Tykes
YORK Cricket Club are to host an AON Trophy one-day match between Yorkshire Seconds and Worcestershire Seconds at Clifton Park on Tuesday. The 50-overs-a-side meeting, which starts at 11am, could see Yorkshire field first team batsmen Anthony McGrath
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Cove story
WHEN it comes to Malham, the busiest of Dales destinations, timing is crucial. "Like a zoo in the hols" said the shopkeeper, "busier than Blackpool on a Bank Holiday." At the car park a schoolboy sidled up with an eco-questionnaire, "Were cars a problem
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Cove story
WHEN it comes to Malham, the busiest of Dales destinations, timing is crucial. "Like a zoo in the hols" said the shopkeeper, "busier than Blackpool on a Bank Holiday." At the car park a schoolboy sidled up with an eco-questionnaire, "Were cars a problem
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Wat-er carry on at festival
ONE festival-goer found a novel way of providing a water supply as the annual Glastonbury Festival in Somerset. And the festival has this year so far avoided being waterlogged like in previous years. But thousands of music fans were hoping the curse of
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Question of under-funding
In all the fuss over the swimming pools, I can't help thinking that one question appears to have been avoided. As York's Labour-run council was responsible for the LEA that was so highly praised in the recent OFSTED report, and for the provision of one
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Boss is cleared of corruption charges
A COMPANY chief was celebrating today after being cleared of corruption charges involving alleged payments of more than £300,000 in "backhanders" to gain profitable contract work. Irishman Cormac Byrne, head of Cable Network Systems (CNS), was alleged
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Pub blackmail case collapses
A BLACKMAIL case involving a pub landlady, her ex-lover, her mother and a brother collapsed at the Old Bailey after a judge ordered acquittals. David Stanbridge, 43, was accused of demanding £2,000 a month from licensee Karen Whitehead to silence him
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Runner saved in PEAK drama
A YORK man was airlifted to hospital in a dramatic rescue operation in the Lake District. Marathon runner Dave Scoreby, 43, collapsed in atrocious weather conditions while on a midsummer charity expedition to the Lakeland fells. Fellow members of the
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Chilli outlook
Book: Cooler Than Chillies by Lesley Waters (Headline, £17.99) Chef's CV: Lesley Waters is a popular regular on BBC1's Ready, Steady, Cook. She is also a frequent presenter of the BBC2's Food And Drink. Lesley was senior chef at Leith's Restaurant then
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Mix 'n' match
I replanted the kitchen window box three weeks ago and it came into bloom in the sunshine last weekend. All the plants are new with the exception of a helichrysum which has made it through two winters with only a little frost damage to the ends of its
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Open Gardens
Apologies for the brief details - there is a bumper crop of gardens to view this week. Please note that dogs are not allowed at many of the openings. Tomorrow In aid of Village Churches: u Appleton Roebuck Open Gardens, off A64 south of York. Five village
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Lions hungry to eat Wasps
UNDER-ACHIEVING Swinton Lions will be looking to vent their anger on York Wasps when the sides clash at Gigg Lane tomorrow (kick off 3pm). Lions chairman Malcolm White has this week taken a swipe at his players for their failure to reach the play-offs
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Runner saved in PEAK drama
A YORK man was airlifted to hospital in a dramatic rescue operation in the Lake District. Marathon runner Dave Scoreby, 43, collapsed in atrocious weather conditions while on a midsummer charity expedition to the Lakeland fells. Fellow members of the
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Looking for a chain reaction
BARMAID to the gentry Lorraine Carter is looking for a chain reaction. When her former bosses left the York pub where she works they came across this old chain of office of past presidents of the York Motor Club. "I was told to sling it in the bin then
