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Hunt puts York on path to victory
THERE was joy for York's under-11s side in the inter-association football programme as they scored a 4-1 win at Hull. In a clash that counted towards both league and cup competitions the York side showed a cutting edge away from home and were quickly
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It's a question of loyalty
IN the league table of virtues, loyalty has slipped some way behind ambition. To be loyal is to be viewed as a rather quaint museum exhibit. You are not congratulated for your dedication, but pitied for failing to "move on". Worse still, you are patronised
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We are here to shelter women from violence
YOU may be aware of the new figures compilied by police forces across the country concerning domestic violence. We are a York-based charity which, for 25 years, has provided practical and emotional support for women and children experiencing domestic
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Brewery facts
I HAVE always been stuck by the similarity in appearance of Chris Titley and former Evening Press columnist Peter Mullen. I have also noted he has the same penchant for getting his facts wrong. John Smith's brother Samuel never worked in the brewery but
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Red letter day for charity
Ryedale Red Cross workers now have a headquarters to be proud of after the charity's newly refurbished training room was reopened today. President of the North Yorkshire Red Cross, Miranda Armitage, visited Malton to declare the room open. It will serve
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Designed to retain character
The attractive village of Westow, near Malton, looks set to have it's unique rural atmosphere preserved for many years after residents and councillors agreed on a Village Design Statement (VDS). The idea of a VDS is to offer guidance on building design
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Curtain up for Lee
Lee Appleton, elder sister of All Saints pop pin-ups Nicole and Natalie, was in York tonight appearing in Ben Elton's comedy thriller Popcorn at the Grand Opera House. Lee plays the glamorous Farrah, a wannabe actress caught up in the maelstrom of a brace
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Roof drama boy locked up
A York boy who risked other people's lives in a rooftop showdown with police was today starting a four-month sentence. The suicidal 16-year-old boy repeatedly hurled slates from the roofs of two houses in Portland Street and tried to cut his throat and
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Double joy for Rowntrees
Rowntree 'B' team won both their games on the opening day of the York Senior Cricket League's indoor season to take an early lead in division two. Thirsk, Bolton Percy and league newcomers Osbaldwick each won one of their two games, but an under-strength
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Evening Press owners in bid for news group
Stephen Byers, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry today agreed clearance of Newsquest Media Group (Gannett), owners of the Evening Press and thisisyork, Johnston Press plc and the Guardian Media Group plc to go ahead with their bid for Regional
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Leaders complete double over rivals
Beckett League division one leaders Kirkbymoorside Reserves completed a league double over Aislaby United, beating them 5-2. The Moorsiders fielded a strengthened team as their first team match was not played. Philip Butler gave the Moorsiders the lead
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Back on track - as fuel crisis looms
The crisis on Britain's rail network could begin to ease - just in time for the country's roads to be paralysed by a second fuel blockade. In an exclusive interview with the Evening Press today regional Railtrack boss Nicholas Pollard confirmed that November
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Walker foiled on run-in
York's Helen Walker saw a tremendous fight-back foiled on the run-in in the England Women's International Bowls Trial at Kingsthorpe, Northampton, last night. Walker skipped a rink against her three rink-mates from the Home International series in Swansea
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All hands to the pumps
Residents of Malton and Norton were today bracing themselves for more flooding after Environment Agency chiefs forecast no let-up in rising water levels until lunchtime today. Emergency planners were increasingly concerned about the impact of the River
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Army on York flood alert
The Army was this afternoon ready to save hundreds of York homes if flood defences were breached. They are on call to use thousands of sandbags to strengthen the city's river defences. Meanwhile, drivers faced rush hour misery following the closure of
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Heavy work at Haydock
Haydock offers the best chance of racing tomorrow, but with heavy ground the only certainty it promises to be tough for horses, jockeys, and for punters. Tomorrow's Windsor meeting was called off today. The course is waterlogged. Towcester's meeting is
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Close the lane now
ANOTHER crash on the A64 at Golden Hill today will prompt more calls for the immediate closure of the overtaking lane. Thankfully, those involved have not suffered serious injury. This notorious stretch of road has already claimed too many lives. The
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Tadcaster two head for national finals
TWO Tadcaster Grammar School pupils will be heading for Rugby next February to compete in the final of the British Schools Modern Biathlon championship. Lauren Mason and Joanna Feasby qualified for the national showdown in style from the northern region
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City skipper's Swan song
York City manager Terry Dolan has confirmed that club captain Peter Swan's career is hanging in the balance. The City skipper played only two games this season before undergoing an opera-tion to repair damaged cartilage in his knee. His recovery is taking
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Cyclists in the dark
I COMPLETELY agree with Mrs Pickard (October 30) regarding provision for cyclists on the Tadcaster Road between the city centre and Askham Bar. On dark winter nights it is a daunting experience to use this route, given the narrowness of the road and heavy
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Perk up your street
DO your readers realise they can apply to City of York Council for a grant to smarten up their street? The grant is underwritten, in part, by Government funds. One such scheme under consideration is for Clifton Dale, off Clifton Green. It is a quiet cul-de-sac
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Pedestrians or cars?
AS the council have already pointed out, six people have been injured by drivers in Pavement in the past three years. Drivers frequently rush through Pavement and Coppergate even during the busiest times. Pedestrians, including mothers and children, leap
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Farmers duped by air scam
Farmers in North and East Yorkshire are being charged for the air they breathe, thanks to a 'scam' business deal which has targeted the area. The business, apparently trading from Shropshire, has been sending mail-shots to farmers across the region asking
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Curfew for attack girl
A girl has been put on a nightly curfew after she twice attacked young people at night in public places. York Youth Court heard that on the first occasion she crashed her 16-year-old victim's head against a glass door causing £43 worth of damage. On the
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Last car from Jorvik
The final journey back through time on the famous Jorvik Viking Centre cars has taken place before their "retirement" for a £4.6 million redevelopment. The last visitors to climb aboard a time car and travel down a Viking street from 948 AD were Roger
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It'll be alright on the bite...
There were ghostly goings-on when O'Brien's Sandwich Bar in York was "possessed" by a Hallowe'en theme. The Low Ousegate shop was selling a hot and spicy Try It If You Dare sandwich of the day and a Chocolate Horror dessert yesterday, while staff got
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Open verdict on Lizzie
The truth of how York schoolgirl Lizzie Gilmour came to die on a dark and lonely stretch of the city's outer ring road may never be fully known, an inquest heard. So many question-marks still surround the death of the Acomb teenager that an open verdict
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Smart boys foil opponents
York Fencing Club have been enjoying plenty of success thanks to a pair of real smart operators. The Smart brothers, Marcus and Duncan, have been in razor sharp form and both have picked up notable victories. Duncan defied a bout of tonsillitis to take
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Weather hits river matches
The torrential rains over the weekend decimated the area's river matches with the most notable casualty being the Ouse Championships. The event will be refished on November 12, replacing the Hammond Trophy. It was left to the region's stillwaters to provide
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Tadcaster pair head for finals
Two Tadcaster Grammar School pupils will be heading for Rugby next February to compete in the final of the British Schools Modern Biathlon championship. Lauren Mason and Joanna Feasby qualified for the national showdown in style from the northern region
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Acorn Ladies put on best show
A young York Acorn Ladies side defied their inexperience to record a stunning 12-4 win at Thornhill. The team gelled together superbly with many of the players producing their best form of the season to date. The game was won and lost in defence with
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City skipper's Swan song
York City manager Terry Dolan has confirmed that club captain Peter Swan's career is hanging in the balance. The City skipper played only two games this season before undergoing an opera-tion to repair damaged cartilage in his knee. His recovery is taking
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Bishopthorpe Palace swamped
The riverside palace of the Archbishop of York was today hit by flooding from the nearby River Ouse. Water from the swollen river swamped the undercroft, containing the historic building's electricity and central heating systems, and also files and furnishings
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Wasps secure sponsor
York Wasps' search for a main club sponsor for the forthcoming Northern Ford Premiership season is finally over. Stabler Linings, owned by former chairman John Stabler, have agreed a one-season deal which will see their name emblazoned on the new-look
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Floods latest - 4.30pm Wednesday
Water Lane in York has been closed at the Kingsway North end due to flooding caused by the failure of the Burdyke pumping station, a City of York Council spokesman said. The A19 at Fulford, Skeldergate and Tower Street were also closed. The spokesman
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And now sheep cause worries
FARMERS must dread each new despatch from the laboratory. Scientists are now suggesting that BSE could be transmitted back to sheep. Any risk is said to be tiny, but it is potentially devastating nevertheless. The discovery could yet prompt the total
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Oh, look, it's him off...
CHRIS TITLEY comes face-to-face with one of TV's most recognisable characters. WE were to meet at Borders caf in Davygate, York. Incredibly, I couldn't spot Richard Whiteley at first. How was this possible? His is one of the most frequent faces on the
