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Filling stations back to normal
York's petrol stations returned to near-normality today, after panic-buying returned briefly yesterday. And a local radio station in Cardiff was today cleared of scaremongering after two presenters were accused of sparking the panic-buying. Presenters
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Banish city decay
The new proposals for Coppergate II seem to satisfy the conservation lobby with the modifications from the previous proposals. Isn't it now time to get on with the job and to begin the process of revitalising the Piccadilly/Walmgate areas of the city?
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Uncaring few who threaten our democracy
In the week we remembered, with gratitude, the 'Few' Battle Of Britain pilots who gallantly defended our freedoms and democratic way of life, the country was paralysed by a few, unelected farmers and hauliers, who chose to pursue their self interests
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Clifton collect PTA silverware
CLIFTON WITHOUT won the Parent Teachers' Association five-a-side competition at St Aelred's School, beating Ralph Butterfield 3-0 in the final. The Clifton scorers during the competition were Liam Spencer (4), James Heslop (2), Stuart Lunn and Jack Blackmore
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Oliver's call-up
WELBURN SCHOOL, near Malton, pupil Oliver Denton, is planning to be the next Tim Henman. The 10-year-old member of Malton Tennis Club has been drafted into the Yorkshire Performance Tennis Squad for his age group. He will now go to Leeds three times a
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Riverside defend City trophy
THE draw for the first round of the York City Full Stop Challenge Cup has seen last season's winners Tadcaster Riverside paired with English Martyrs RC Primary School. The two sides will meet prior to City's home match with Brighton on Saturday. The youngsters
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Sacrificed on altar of fame
THEY were blonde. They were stars. And all three died suddenly and shockingly. Diana, Jill Dando and Paula Yates lived and died in the headlines. And the inescapable fear is that the headlines killed them. Fame is more often a curse than a blessing. All
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City centre tree to be felled
Safety fears mean that an 80-year-old tree will have to be pulled out of a city centre square. The historic weeping ash, one of four trees in King's Square in York, will be removed after a recent safety inspection found it was dangerous. It overhangs
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Motorists face blitz on disabled parking
A clampdown is planned on motorists abusing Selby Abbey Leisure Centre's disabled car park after a young girl was knocked down by a car. Extra staff are to be drafted in at early evening peak times to hand out parking tickets to able-bodied drivers who
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York boffins focus on light fantastic
Cyber-boffins at the University of York have launched a new website to help stargazers get the best views of one of the most mind-blowing of all natural phenomena. The spectacular multi-coloured light show that is the Northern Lights, or aurora borealis
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Veteran Paras at Minster service
The distinctive red berets of the Parachute Regiment will be worn with pride when York Minster hosts a special Millennium service to honour airborne forces. The service of rededication at on Sunday at 2pm is the last of four services held across the country
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Olympic gold for gun club man
A small East Yorkshire gun club today produced its second Olympic medal for Britain. East Yorkshire Gun Club member Richard Faulds added a gold medal to the silver won last weekend by another club member, Ian Peel. Despite not living in Yorkshire, both
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Storms bring flood misery
NORTH Yorkshire residents today began a massive clean-up after storms lashed the county overnight. During a night in which a month's worth of rain fell in just six hours, communities had to rally round to pump out homes and public buildings. Among the
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Decision day for Tykes plans
Yorkshire members vote tonight on whether to accept the club's £10m plan for the redevelopment of Headingley. The decision will be taken at an extraordinary annual meeting of the club at the ground's indoor school and the scheme is likely to be given
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City try out Portuguese striker
A TASTE of Portugal could feature for York City reserves tonight in their Avon Insurance League division one clash with Darlington at Bootham Crescent, kick-off 7pm. Trialist striker Phillipe Serauir linked up with the Minstermen for training yesterday
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David did right thing
AS concerned parents who organised the meeting on June 13 at Poppleton Community Centre, to discuss Mr David Potter's return to Upper Poppleton Junior School (UPJS) we are responding to Mr Andre Scruton's letter (Evening Press, July 20) and Mr and Mrs
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Tucano's fine record
I ASSURE Councillor Griffiths (Letters, September 14) that the Tucano aircraft operated by the Royal Air Force at Linton-on-Ouse are safe. Linton has operated about 80 Tucanos over a ten-year period; only one has been lost in an accident so far as I am
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Waste depot fury
MR Moss, you are not alone in your speechless anger every time you visit Foss Islands (Letters, September 4). I agree with every word you say. I have raised the issue of the state of Foss Islands regularly in council. I mentioned your letter to Stephen
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Well said, John
AMID all this fuel crisis, I should like to commend the attitude of Selby MP John Grogan. I am not a Labour supporter but I have been impressed by his appeal to Gordon Brown to reduce fuel tax (Evening Press, September 12) and his support for the public
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Help us beat killer disease
A York couple whose baby died of meningitis today helped launch a national campaign to alert people to the dangers of the killer disease. Carole and Ian Eshelby, of Dringhouses, lost 20-month-old Kenny to meningitis and septicaemia last year. Despite
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Don't blame council
Mr Wilson of Hunters Way castigated City of York Council (Letters, September 13) for closing Lendal Bridge immediately before the truck driver's fuel blockade of the outer ring road. This, he claims, has doubled the misery of the beleaguered motorist.
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City try out Portuguese striker
A TASTE of Portugal could feature for York City reserves tonight in their Avon Insurance League division one clash with Darlington at Bootham Crescent, kick-off 7pm. Trialist striker Phillipe Serauir linked up with the Minstermen for training yesterday
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Valentina plunges efforts into study
Olympic diving hopeful Valentina Marocchi, from Italy, is one of several new arrivals from the Continent who have started at a York school. Valentina, 16, is a member of the Italian National Diving team and qualified during the summer for the Sydney Olympics
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Wedding blighted by films theft
What should be the happiest day of any couple's lives turned slightly sour after a thief stole two full rolls of films. But newlyweds John and Dawn Powell refused to let it get them down and they are now honeymooning in the Maldives. Both they and photographer
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How convenient, a new classroom
Children at a small country school are enjoying using a brand new classroom. The new room at Foston CE Primary School, near Malton, has been created out of an old toilet block which became redundant when new toilets were added some years ago. The school
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Businessman hopes to click with drivers
An ambitous scheme launched by a Harrogate businessman could bring cheaper fuel to the nation. Discounts of up to ten per cent might be on the cards for millions of motorists if the UK's first collective fuel buying club can get under way. Peter Nunn,
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Wasps seek a mascot
MASCOT fame could be just around the corner for a York Wasps supporter - if they are prepared to take up the Wobby challenge. Last season's Wobby, Pete Miller, has decided not to pursue the role of the winged wonder for the forthcoming season. So the
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Lucky Lee lifts Leeds
Leeds United pulled off one of the club's greatest ever results witha dramatic 1-0 Champions League victory over Italian giants AC Milan lastnight. David O'Leary's injury-hit troops seemed to be heading for an honourablegoalless draw at rain-lashed Elland
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Pledge on beds crisis
Elderly patients stuck in hospital beds because of a care crisis will be moved by next month, York's head of social services has promised. Rationing of funding for places in the city's residential or nursing homes has left people in hospital beds, waiting
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Death crash victims named
Police today named the two people who died in the accident on the A64 at Golden Hill, near Malton, on Monday . They were 49-year-old Janet Letch, who was the driver of the Ford Fiesta, and her daughter Hester Garner, 25, who was the rear seat passenger
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York safety guaranteed
YORK Tennis Club Men's team edged home 5-4 in their final match of the Yorkshire League against Driffield at Clifton Park and so ensured they will play again in division one next season. Steve Smith and Darren Ferre played a crucial role in ensuring York's
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The full Monty
FARMER Monty Burton, from Staxton, near Scarborough, has added another trophy to his collection by winning the All England Codling Championship which was fished off the Yorkshire coast. Burton, pictured above, landed the £500 first prize, sponsored by
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York in big fade out
YORK Rugby Union Club's 2nd XV were beaten 30-17 by Wheatley Hills after fading in the later stages. Despite Wheatley being the heavier pack, York scrummaged extremely well, often driving the visitors off their own ball, but it was a penalty after 35
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My word, it sounds great to me
Stephen Lewis goes in search of Yorkshire's favourite word. FORGET the fuel crisis, the Dome and the awfulness that is Matthew Kelly. There must be something seriously wrong with a nation that chooses serendipity as its favourite word. I mean, it's not
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Wasps seek a mascot
MASCOT fame could be just around the corner for a York Wasps supporter - if they are prepared to take up the Wobby challenge. Last season's Wobby, Pete Miller, has decided not to pursue the role of the winged wonder for the forthcoming season. So the
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Hands off our footstreets
PERHAPS it was public anger at rising petrol prices that prompted his brainstorm. The Conservative Party nationally is exploiting Labour's discomfort by championing the motorist; now Michael McIntyre, the prospective Tory candidate for York, is apparently
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Art of being cool
INSTALLATION art or candid camera? That is the question posed by York artist Benedict Phillips and his giant ice cubes. In an imaginative project, he will freeze toys within 5ft tall blocks of ice and film the public's reaction. The results will be displayed
