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No return from Bank
IT was a cruel way for York City to lose, but a glance at the shots on goal columns suggests Lincoln perhaps deserved to steal the spoils with their 88th-minute strike. The Imps had eight efforts on target to the Minstermen's two at Sincil Bank, and while
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Matt out to Imp-ress
THERE will be no divided loyalties in the Lincolnshire-based Hocking household tonight - all will be cheering for York City. Rejuvenated City defender Matt Hocking's father, Paul, is a coach at Lincoln City's centre of excellence but, despite being employed
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City defender sidelined
York City central defender Gary Hobson faces being sidelined for another six weeks. The former Hull City and Brighton defender has missed City's last three outings with a knee injury that first surfaced during pre-season. Originally diagnosed as 'bone
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Lions' pride at win
England's young lions, including York City goalkeeper Russ Howarth, took a giant step towards qualification for next year's European Under-18 Championships with a shock 2-1 win over Italy in Ancona, writes Dave Stanford. After comfortable victories over
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Full steam ahead for City - Agnew
YORK City skipper Steve Agnew believes the only way is up for York City thanks to the club's new twin propellers. Former Dundee United hit man Alex Mathie capped his home debut with the winning goal in Friday night's 2-1 win over Mansfield Town. Winger
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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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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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Short-cuts to sanity
I DON'T go to Clifton Moor shops if I can help it and after a visit this weekend I remember why. This shopping centre is set in the middle of a huge residential area yet there are no pedestrian short-cuts between the stores. So everyone has to park, shop
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Save our school, too
I WRITE in response to Denise Robinson's letter about the appalling possible closure of Ralph Butterfield School. What about the also appalling possible closure of Oaken Grove School? Oaken Grove has recently been given an excellent OFSTED report - not
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'Slow but sure' bridge in place
Anticipation was written on the faces of Millennium Bridge watchers as they squinted in the autumn sun and waited...and waited...and waited for York's new superstructure to glide in to place. The engineers never promised it would be a fast show, and even
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Millennium Bridge edges across river
The waiting is over. Three years in the making - and much longer in development - York's new Millennium Bridge finally glided majestically into place over the River Ouse today. An army of proud engineers, designers and construction workers rubbed shoulders
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Bridge of sighs as downpour sinks big day
YORK'S Millennium Bridge has 'fallen' victim to October's heavy downpours. Heavy rain, a week's worth falling yesterday alone, and a 'flood watch' now in force, scuppered plans to launch the bridge tomorrow because the River Ouse is becoming too swollen
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Chips down over hours
Hundreds of staff who provide school meals to East Riding schoolchildren are to be balloted on industrial action over pay and working hours. Staff say the private company which provides meals in more than 160 schools across the area is proposing to reduce
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Acorn puts bite on Cobras
Below-par York Acorn Under-16s still proved too strong for Milnrow Newhay Cobras to run out comfortable 60-8 home winners. The young Blue and Golds fell behind to a try within 30 seconds of the kick-off. However, gradually the strong running of man of
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Selby mum's new look
A super-fit Selby mother is half the woman she used to be after shedding more than seven stone in weight. Six years ago, when she was pregnant with her first child, Daniel, Sharon Martin, 29, of Park Avenue, Barlow, weighed 15 stone. Another child later
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Coach's safety gear was OK
Coach firm National Express says safety equipment was working properly on one of its York-bound vehicles when it suffered a lights failure on the A64. The firm investigated after Carole Earp, of Bishopthorpe Road, York, said the telephone on the Manchester
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County call for duo
Bootham School's dynamic duo Katherine Clegg, right, and Frances Nelson, left, have been selected to play for the North Yorkshire Schools under-16 side. "Both girls are very keen players and took part in the Millennium Games tournament in Southampton
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Town holds back CCTV cash
Town councillors have withheld funding for Pickering's CCTV system amid claims that despite a string of incidents being spotted on camera, no one has been prosecuted. But police today insisted the cameras had brought people to justice and proven their
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Sluice gate key to protection
Calls for a public debate on the £1.3 million plan for flood alleviation action at Pickering and on the future of the sluice gate and the town's river have been made by councillors. The calls follow the launch of the Evening Press campaign backing measures
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Cup showdown
York City's youngsters travel to Mansfield Town tonight for their rescheduled FA Youth Cup first round encounter (kick-off 7pm), after the tie was postponed last week due to a waterlogged pitch. The young Minstermen will be hopeful of emulating the City
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Police switchboard glitch
Teething problems with a new communication centre have left some telephone callers unable to get through to North Yorkshire police. Some people calling through to the force's switchboard at the Fulford Road police station in York have been met with an
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Accolade for Wasps' Pallister
Loyal servant Alan Pallister has been handed the ultimate accolade in his Testimonial season - the captaincy of York Wasps. Coach Lee Crooks has entrusted the responsibility to 'Palli' as a result of the hooker's influential role during the summer training
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Dedicated followers of fashion
Fashion lovers are invited to Ikon Diva nightclub at Clifton Moor tonight for the Evening Press fashion show and the final of the Face of 2001 contest. Alongside the latest from the fashion world, including sponsors Tesco, the face of 2001 will be announced
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'Slow but sure' bridge in place
Anticipation was written on the faces of Millennium Bridge watchers as they squinted in the autumn sun and waited...and waited...and waited for York's new superstructure to glide in to place. The engineers never promised it would be a fast show, and even
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Post Office raid charge
A 17-year-old is to appear in court charged with the robbery of Hill Top Post Office in Tadcaster. The youth, of east Leeds, Leeds, will go before Selby Magistrates tomorrow.
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Rail chief offers to quit
Railtrack's chief executive Gerald Corbett has offered his resignation following the Hatfield train crash. His move came after it emerged a broken rail could be responsible for the derailment which claimed four lives and injured 35 others. Meanwhile,
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Accolade for Wasps' Pallister
Loyal servant Alan Pallister has been handed the ultimate accolade in his Testimonial season - the captaincy of York Wasps. Coach Lee Crooks has entrusted the responsibility to 'Palli' as a result of the hooker's influential role during the summer training
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This filly can make a big name for herself
Whoever is commentating on the races at Newcastle tomorrow had better start rehearsing a tongue-twister of a name tonight. The chances are that Nap selection Pharaoh Hatshepsut will be involved in the finish of the Northern Spirit Nursery, so smooth delivery
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Rail travellers need assurance
IN the light of the fatal train derailment at Hatfield, swift action was needed to reassure the travelling public. That action has been forthcoming. Within 24 hours of the crash a likely cause was identified and a rail boss had offered to quit. This is
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When Cotton was king
CHRIS TITLEY meets a legendary BBC figure from a showbusiness family. BILL Cotton is far too much of a gentleman to launch a full-scale attack on the BBC. This is, after all, an institution he still loves, despite now being chairman of commercial television
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Quartet gunning for national finals
THE first round of the English Schools Cross-Country Cup at Northallerton brought success for all four York schools who entered. All the quartet - St Peter's, Tadcaster, Canon Lee and Manor - had one team qualify for the North East final which is to be
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Slack City feel Imp-act
York City failed to heed the warnings last night and paid the price as a cruel late strike saw them go down 2-1 at Lincoln City. An under-strength City defence conceded a goal two minutes from the start and another two minutes from the end, and it was
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No need for spin doctors
ANYTHING that enjoys "cross-party support" is worthy of the utmost suspicion. That is certainly true of the universal acclaim afforded to the appointment of political assistants to York city councillors. The Labour group has advertised in both The Guardian
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Howarth gets the thumbs up
YORK City goalkeeper Russ Howarth was today expecting to get a full 90 minutes under his belt for England under-18s. They were due to face the Faroe Islands today in the European Championship qualifying tournament being held in Ancona, Italy. Howarth
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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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Rita case proves it! Decide first, consult later
HAD the Director of Leisure Services withdrawn all charges against York archivist Rita Freedman he would have earned the respect of all who care about justice (Evening Press, October 13). By upholding the lesser charge of insubordination, Mr Croft hopes
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Rufforth tip fears
AS one of the so-called PRATTS referred to by Mrs C P Hogarth (Letters, October 7), I wish to express my concerns about the extension to Rufforth tip. The Wetherby road is simply not good enough to carry the extra traffic that the arrival of 250,000 tons
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Dredging up solutions
WHY are we having problems with flooding and why have they worsened? The River Ouse used to be dredged regularly, particularly under Ouse Bridge. All the ditches would be cleaned out leaving the river and ditches deeper to take more water. Why has dredging
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The span doctors
ANTICIPATION was written on the faces of Millennium Bridge watchers as they squinted in the autumn sun and waited ... and waited ... and waited for York's new superstructure to glide into place. The engineers never promised it would be a fast show. And
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Degree of success for staff
University Staff Club Ladies opened their division one badminton account with a fine 5-4 home win over Clifton. Sally Locker and Lynne Terry sealed the win bonus points with a five and two win over Lorraine Ellis and Gerry Screeton. In division two Knavesmire
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Hunt vandals 'to ends of earth'
Vandals who damage council properties "should be chased to the ends of the earth" for compensation, says a leading councillor. Housing chiefs have overspent by nearly £337,000 on repairs to York council homes in the past year and Councillor John Galvin
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Mixed fortunes for youngsters
It was a weekend of mixed fortunes for York RUFC youth section with some fine performances in the different age groups. The Under-7s up to Under-12s were visitors to the Pocklington Festival and had a good day, enjoying some notable victories. A good
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Steps in right direction
Orienteeringis taking off at St Martin's Prep School at Nawton, near Helmsley, where teacher Mark Harrison has set up a course in the school grounds. The course has 19 control points and pupils will learn map reading and compass using skills to negotiate
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Filly can make a big name
Whoever is commentating on the races at Newcastle tomorrow had better start rehearsing a tongue-twister of a name tonight. The chances are that Nap selection Pharaoh Hatshepsut will be involved in the finish of the Northern Spirit Nursery, so smooth delivery
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Crown- Inn glory for pop lookalike
The current tour by US teen sensation Britney Spears is one of the pop events of the year. And regulars at the Crown Inn, in Hemingbrough are about to get their own taste of the Britney magic. They may think the famous face looks more familiar than it
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Duke supports York children
The Duke of York is sending a letter of congratulation and support to young people from York taking part in tonight's Our Town Story performance. The performance, involving more than 300 young people, takes place at the Theatre Royal and one of the three
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Changes at top for league
The Hunters York and District Senior Cricket League has a new president and chairman following last night's annual general meeting at the College of Ripon and St John. Tony Frith, who has been chairman for a record 16 years, takes over as president in
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Big names to sign up for mall
The huge "department store-style" house and home section planned for a new wing at York's designer shopping village will open on Thursday, November 9, it was confirmed today. But BAA McArthurGlen is still refusing to disclose who the new tenants will
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Stinger boy, 16, awaits sentence
A 16-year-old boy was today awaiting sentence for leading police on a seven-and a-half-mile car chase through the suburbs of York. The boy was arrested after police used a "stinger" to stop a car in New Lane, Huntington at about midnight on last Wednesday
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Errors cost Dolan's men dear
IT was a cruel way for York City to lose, but a glance at the shots on goal columns suggests Lincoln perhaps deserved to steal the spoils with their 88th-minute strike. The Imps had eight efforts on target to the Minstermen's two, and while Alan Marriott
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Slack City feel Imp-act
York City failed to heed the warnings last night and paid the price as a cruel late strike saw them go down 2-1 at Lincoln City. An under-strength City defence conceded a goal two minutes from the start and another two minutes from the end, and it was
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Crucial role for youngsters
Young people in the Tang Hall area of York are being asked to play a crucial role in an ambitious plan to create a £120,000 "place of their own". The Walmgate Forum has agreed to put £10,000 towards the scheme to build an extension to the Tang Hall Community
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Rail crash travel hotline
Following the major rail accident on the East Coast main line near Hatfield, Great North Eastern Railway has said it will be operating a revised timetable today between London Kings Cross, the East Midlands, Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland. Journeys
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Villa star on loan to York
York City boss Terry Dolan has made another bid to strengthen his firepower by signing Aston Villa attacking midfielder Neil Tarrant on a one month loan. The 6ft 1in 21-year-old cost Villa £250,000 when they bought him from Scottish side Ross County,
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Do museums have a future?
STEPHEN LEWIS reports on the outlook for museums as tourists stay away from £1.3 million Herriot Centre in Thirsk. IT SEEMED a wonderful idea. The TV series All Creatures Great And Small, about the adventures of colourful North Yorkshire vet James Herriot
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Bags of style
WE are so label-conscious that the humble carrier bag has become a fashion accessory, a new survey suggests. Robust leather has been usurped by flimsy plastic as the preferred receptacle of the British people. Nothing in the fashion world is ever simple
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The Measure Of A Man by Sidney Poitier
THIS is not quite Sidney Poitier's autobiography, although it does chart his life and times. It is more an effort to explain both to himself and the reader what drives him, what shapes his life, why he sets high standards for himself and how difficult
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The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood
WRITING one novel must be taxing, but writing a novel within a novel within a novel within a novel must be nigh on impossible. Few writers would be up to the job, but Margaret Atwood seizes the opportunity with her usual vigour and is seemingly undaunted
