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Howarth can be England hero
YORK City's international saver Russ Howarth admits the key to young England's European success could lay in his hands. As reported in the Evening Press, the City teenager has been named in the Under-18 squad for the European Championship qualifying tournament
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Jones axed for Stags showdown
YORK City chief Terry Dolan has axed last season's player of the year Barry Jones for tonight's visit of goal grabbers Mansfield Town. The sometime City skipper has been dropped to the bench following the midweek arrival of winger Kieron Durkan from Macclesfield
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Mimms has nothing to prove
HOME boy Bobby Mimms is out to maintain York City's miserable run on goal tonight but insists he has nothing to prove. The veteran shot-stopper, now number one with Mansfield Town, returns to Bootham Crescent for the first time since parting company with
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Theo's dream break
IT'S every would-be footballer's dream - plucked from park football with its jumpers for goal posts and handed the chance to earn a professional contract. York City trialist Theo Gunnissen is living that dream, after a holiday kick-about led all the way
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Absolutely amaize-d
THE public hearings about the addition of genetically-modified forage maize variety Chardon LL to the UK National Seed List have just begun. I was surprised to read that the president of the National Farmers' Union has made a representation to the Government
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My lost purse joy
LAST week I was shopping in York, and I thought somebody had taken my purse from my pocket. On my return home, there was half a message on my answering machine: "It's safe and secure, goodbye". No telephone number was left so I could not ring back on.
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Chip shop hopes
I WAS sorry to read of the fire at our local fish and chip shop, Neptune's, Micklegate, York (Evening Press, October 2) then relieved to find no one was hurt. The severe smoke damage was limited to equipment and materials. I look forward to its reopening
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The nerve of Thatcher
How does Mrs Thatcher have the nerve to say the Government's pension policy is an outright fraud? She caused the problem when she altered the payment system from earnings-related to inflation based. Pensions would have been more than £90 a week now and
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Watson is awesome as he bags title
AFTER the cancellation of the Harrogate Nova CC open 50-mile TT, York's Paul Watson (Knares-borough RT-Cougar-Continental) was anxious to demonstrate his superb end-of-season form, writes Keith Thompson. He did so with an awesome display of climbing skills
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Walker impresses in the capital
YOUNG York rider Lauren Walker had every reason to be delighted with her performance at the Horse of the Year Show, Wembley, where she claimed one of the highly-prized national showing titles. The St Peter's School pupil finished first in the 133cms Working
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Ladies pay for missed chances
York City Ladies battled bravely before going down 3-0 at Grimsby Town Ladies. City dominated for long spells but could not take their chances. Grimsby took the lead from a corner mid-way through the first half and City went close to equalising when a
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Twin towers at Knavesmire
York Racecourse will achieve a quarter-of a million visitors in a season for the first time in the modern era as it prepares to end its current racing programme tomorrow. James Brennan, racecourse spokesman, said: "Yesterday, we had 7,200 people, which
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Lions roar to opening victory
ZAFS Lions made the best possible start to their York John Smith's Sunday Morning League campaign with a fine 4-1 win at last season's runners up Severus WMC. Mark Ratcliffe, Kevin Barker, Wayne Carter and Glen Featherstone scored for Zafs with a lone
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Villagers left high...and dry
The rural pubs crisis has left a North Yorkshire village without a local for the first time in many decades. The Blacksmiths Arms at Husthwaite, near Easingwold, has been closed down by owners Pubmaster. Now, villagers are facing a drive to Carlton Husthwaite
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Top spot at stake in clash of the Titans
OLD foes Nestl Rowntree and Carlton Athletic clash in the West Yorkshire League premier division tomorrow with a place at the top of the table up for grabs. Both teams boast 100% records this season but champions Rowntree currently lead Carlton, last
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CND to protest at Fylingdales
CND protesters will be meeting in North Yorkshire on Saturday to protest against nuclear weapons.The campaigners will be in Baxtergate, Whitby, and at RAF Fylingdales collecting signatures. Rachel Julian, from Yorkshire CND, said: "The protest is against
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Parade plea strikes chord with bands
The annual Remembrance Sunday parade through a North Yorkshire market town looks set to go ahead after all - thanks to an appeal in the Evening Press. The march through Easingwold on November 12 was under threat when the York Railway Institute Golden
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Howarth can be England hero
YORK City's international saver Russ Howarth admits the key to young England's European success could lay in his hands. As reported in the Evening Press, the City teenager has been named in the Under-18 squad for the European Championship qualifying tournament
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Grayson called up for Kenya
YORKSHIRE-born Paul Grayson has been called up as cover for their tour in Kenya. The 29-year-old Ripon-born all-rounder has been called up as cover for Ashley Giles. The Essex player, who played for Bedale in the York and District Costcutter League before
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Mimms has nothing to prove
HOME boy Bobby Mimms is out to maintain York City's miserable run on goal tonight but insists he has nothing to prove. The veteran shot-stopper, now number one with Mansfield Town, returns to Bootham Crescent for the first time since parting company with
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Lying killer's ten year sentence
The liar who killed his friend and then tried to con a murder trial jury into setting him free has been jailed for ten years. A High Court judge added three years for perjury to the seven years that Jason Nicholas Wade, 29, is already serving for the
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Law practice makes perfect
A law practice in Scarborough whose fee earnings have trebled since it was started four years ago is bidding for the Small Business of the Year title. Messengers Solicitors, of Valley Bridge Parade, started by David Messenger, now specialises in criminal
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Firm shows a lotta bottle
IT has been a bumpy, uphill road for Sheppee International Ltd, one of York's oldest engineering firms, but lately it has been full steam ahead - and cause for hope that it might win the Exporter of the Year category in the Evening Press Business Awards
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Final whistle for Wembley
CHRIS TITLEY looks back at some great days at Wembley on the eve of the stadium's last big game. IT may be 200 miles away, but Wembley holds magic memories for many Yorkshire folk. They will remember their own special moments underneath the twin towers
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Bent on freedom
AFTER a remarkable uprising, the Yugoslavian people were today waiting to see whether their new-found freedom would last. The overthrow of dictator Slobodan Milosevic heralds a new Balkan era, one that is still shrouded in uncertainly. Pictures of the
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Durkan ready for responsibility
YORK City new boy Kieron Durkan has vowed to rise to the challenge and keep the Minstermen's supply lines to the front flowing. Charged by York boss Terry Dolan with providing the ammunition for his goal shy team, Durkan, signed on a month's loan from
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SNAPPY is not the only deserving group
SNAPPY is not the only organisation of its kind in York for children and young adults with special needs. There are several others which are run with dedicated staff and volunteers. Some of the other organisations are Riding for the Disabled, PHAB and
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Where is support from York?
THE York Open drew an encouraging entry of 53 to what is not the most popular stretch of water in the Amalgamations books. Encouraging signs then that the decline in attendances has turned a corner? Well not really. Of the total entry I counted six anglers
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Harrogate must be at their best
HARROGATE, who for a long time last season could not win away, have not lost on their travels this term but they will need to be at their best to maintain the run when they hit the road in the Tetley's Bitter Cup. The draw has paired them with Rugby,
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Snap happy with Pokemon
Pokmon Snap, published by Nintendo for N64 It is difficult to describe the idea behind this game without making it sound bor-ing and pointless to all but the most hardened Pokmaniac. Yet the game is actually surprisingly fun and addictive, not to mention
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Kids looking for revenge
YORK City Intermediates enjoy home advantage as they go on the warpath for immediate revenge against Hull City tomorrow (11am). The York youngsters' last match was a 3-2 defeat by the Tigers two weeks ago - the Hull boys' only win so far this season.
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Council phones hit
Telephone lines at Ryedale District Council were out of order today because of a fault. The normal number, 01653 600666, was unobtainable during the morning as BT engineers tried to re-establish the line. Residents were advised to direct emergency calls
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Injury-hit Athletic continue to set the pace
YORK Sunday Afternoon League third division newcomers Acomb Athletic kept their 100 per cent record intact, despite having to field a makeshift side due to injuries. With five key players out of action they still managed to overcome Haxby United Reserves
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Students happy with York
Seats of learning in York are staying sat in - with latest figures showing low drop-out rates. Performance indicators published by the Higher Education Funding Council show both the city's university and Ripon and York College are retaining more students
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Police taken to tribunal
North Yorkshire police's former finance director, who was sacked after an internal disciplinary hearing, is to take his case to an employment tribunal. Rob Davies, who was a civilian, and responsible for a police budget of £78 million, was suspended then
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Police appeal after car chase
York traffic police are seeking the help of three cyclists, following a chase through the streets of the city. Police pursued a yellow Astra, which had been reported stolen, for about ten minutes through Acomb and along part of the ring road before the
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Tate starts for the Seadogs
SCARBOROUGH travel to Worcester City tonight to play Telford United as the Shropshire club's ground re-development at their Bucks Head ground has not been completed. Manager Neil Thompson is without joint leading scorer Steve Brodie, who limped out of
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Tickets mystery stung former coach
Allegations about ticketing irregularities at York Wasps Rugby League club were made at an employment tribunal yesterday. The tribunal is investigating claims of constructive dismissal made by former Wasps head coach Dean Robinson, and by his assistant
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Lloyd on standby for BARLA squad
YORK Acorn's Gareth Lloyd has missed out on a place in the BARLA Great Britain and Ireland Lions squad for the forthcoming Emerging Nations Rugby League World Championship. Lloyd, who will turn professional with York Wasps next season, had been named
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Ex-brickie chips in with Olympic game
An ex-brickie who left school with no qualifications is currently living his lifelong dream after designing an official Olympic computer game. Former Chapelfields resident Steven Wilcox worked non-stop for days on end to finish the game - Sydney 2000
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Cast puts heart into party
A star-studden bash to celebrate the tenth series of the North Yorkshire TV series Heartbeat was held in York today. The latest series of the Yorkshire Television drama - filmed in and around Goathland - will be screened from October 22, and Betty's Tea
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Have rules gone round the bend?
Curvacious cucumbers are literally getting the chop at a York superstore because of a Eurocratic ruling over how bendy the veg should be. Asda is taking its beef to the very top of the food chain - challenging EU commissioner Franz Fichler, asking him
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Campaigners ohm in on pylons
Battle lines have been drawn by anti-pylon protesters intent on direct action against the imminent construction of a power line through North Yorkshire. Campaign group REVOLT has even produced a five-point plan of action in its a document presented to
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York's top job carries £100,000 salary
A £100,000 price tag has been put on the top job at City of York Council. The chief executive's position is advertised in today's edition of the Local Government Chronicle - with the huge salary shown prominently. Since the post was last advertised in
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Jones axed for Stags showdown
YORK City chief Terry Dolan has axed last season's player of the year Barry Jones for tonight's visit of goal grabbers Mansfield Town. The sometime City skipper has been dropped to the bench following the midweek arrival of winger Kieron Durkan from Macclesfield
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Company banks on reading the signs of the times
FEW can read the signs of the times better than June Robinson, above, a director of Harrison Signs Ltd on the Green Lane trading estate, Clifton - and one of them was the need to establish high training standards for its 36 employees. The sign and exhibition
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Hoteliers set their sights
Colin and Sharon Marsh, owners of both the St Denys and Blue Bridge in York, have laid out hundreds of thousands of pounds on upgrading the two hotels. Now they are setting their sights on the Small Business of the Year title sponsored by Barclays Bank
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Surprise, surprise, Fiona's in frame
BEAR with our judges in the Evening Press Business Awards 2000 as they whittle down the huge list of entrants to just 24 finalists. All could take one of eight titles, plus the overall prize in what is the most prestigious business award of its kind.
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Cups runneth over into recycling scheme at CGU
ONE of York's biggest employers has surprised everyone by entering the awards - in the Best Environmental Company category. What, you may ask, can CGU, now Norwich Union, offer the green debate? It doesn't emit noxious fumes or pollute waterways. But
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Attaching to dot.com TV
The media sees the internet as the new rock'n'roll - sexy, sassy and chic - but, asks Digital Media Manager HOWARD DAVIS, does it make good TV? The internet is cool at the moment: modern, youth oriented, and totally beyond the average bloke on the street
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Human Rights and wrongs
SCEPTICS who claim the Human Rights Act is a charter for those trying to escape justice will not be surprised it was quoted during killer Jason Wade's perjury trial. For two days, lawyers argued over whether the trial would infringe Wade's human rights
