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City boss looks to keep Tarrant
Striker Neil Tarrant could be on his way to becoming a more permanent fixture at Bootham Crescent. Currently in the middle of a month's loan from Aston Villa, Tarrant has made a big impression in his first three games for City. He has certainly caught
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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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Quay shopping facts
I HAVE been following the Coppergate II debate with great interest. My family has just returned from a visit to Southampton where a new shopping complex, West Quay, has just opened. This development has two large stores plus a number of smaller units
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Missing years plea
I AM writing the history of Easingwold's Air Cadets from its formation in 1966 to the present day. I am a former commanding officer and now the chairman of the squadron and we have, over the years, kept a detailed scrapbook so I have a wealth of knowledge
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Bonfire guide
Remember, remember that it will soon be the fifth of November and there will hopefully be lots of Bonfire Night fun over the weekend. Where possible phone numbers and alternate plans have been included, and we would advise anyone travelling to displays
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Conservatory appeal success
Television designer Peter Plaskitt and his wife Joy were popping a champagne bottle today as they celebrated victory in the saga of the conservatory. They had just heard that Government planning inspector Keith Durrant had allowed their appeal against
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Make tracks to Pickering
Rail enthusiasts from across the UK will be steaming into Pickering this weekend for the annual Diesel Gala which is taking place. The highlight of the event, which has been organised by North York Moors Railway, will be two Class 31 locomotives which
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Benjy's dogged effort not enough
A waggy tail wasn't enough to secure a win for Ryedale MP John Greenway's dog in a contest to find Parliament's best pooch. Benjy, the Norfolk Terrier, made the trip all the way down to Westminster to take part in the contest - but it was all in vain.
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Durkan to leave York
South Wales will provide the setting for loan ranger Kieron Durkan's York City swansong tomorrow. The winger's month-long loan spell from Macclesfield comes to an end after the Minstermen's trip to high-flying Cardiff City. And manager Terry Dolan has
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Pair to face racism charges
The former right-wing British Movement leader Colin Jordan is to stand trial at York Crown Court accused of trying to stir up racial hatred. And the man who printed some of Jordan's work will be in the dock beside him on December 1. District Judge David
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Hospice appeal reaches £1.5m
The appeal to raise £2 million for the St Leonard's Hospice Appeal hit another massive milestone today as the total reached £1.5 million. Trevor Copley, chairman of the trustees of St Leonard's Hospice, put the 15th petal on the 'petalometer', which marks
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Tadcaster struggle to get kit
Flooding in North Yorkshire is threatening Tadcaster Albion's Northern Counties East League division one meeting with Parkgate - even though they are playing away. While the trip to Rotherham gives Albion a good chance of being in action after their match
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Aussie ace impresses
York RUFC visit high-flying Darlington in a rearranged North Two East fixture with a new stand off in Australian Dirk Mulder. Although he has only joined the club this week he has impressed coach Andy Gair enough for him to come straight into the team
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Pub rises to challenge
There's water, water everywhere in Old Malton - but there's still plenty to drink, as one of the village pubs has carried on serving right through the crisis. The Royal Oak, where staff backed the Evening Press Save Ryedale from Flooding campaign only
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Villagers sit tight amid floods chaos
As help started to arrive for marooned Naburn, villagers there were determined to stick it out at home. Half the village is under water, some houses were yesterday without electricity and the only way to get supplies is a hour's trek along the Selby-York
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Stamp of approval
Man of the moment Neville Stamp has delivered a timely tonic for York City fans by declaring "the best is yet to come". Stamp's form after joining City from Reading was rewarded this week with an extension of his one-month contract to the end of the season
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Now flash floods hit 100 homes
At least 100 properties were under water across Ryedale today, following flash floods in the wake of yesterday's torrential rain. Ryedale District Council spokesman Paul Hayward said the flash floods had affected the villages of Hovingham, Nunnington,
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Blair Pressed on county flood chaos
The Evening Press has taken its campaign to Save Ryedale and Stamford Bridge From Flooding right to the top. The move came as 500 soldiers and RAF personnel from York, Strensall, Catterick, Topcliffe and Leeming were on standby across North Yorkshire
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Time to tackle flood defences
TONY Blair has now seen the York floods for himself. The Prime Minister's tight schedule did not allow him more than a brief tour of the Foss Flood Barrier, but that was certainly enough to bring home the awesome power of the floodwater that has brought
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RSPCA dogs evacuated
Dogs were evacuated from the RSPCA's Landing Lane animal centre in Clifton this afternoon as river water started getting into the kennels. Manager Elaine Murdoch said 85 dogs were being offered new homes by two local kennels and by residents who had offered
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50 families evacuated
As Tony Blair promised more money for flood defences during a flying visit to York, the crisis deepened in the Selby area. More than 50 families were evacuated from their homes at Kellington, Cawood narrowly avoided a mass evacuation and two schools closed
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Flood to peak at dawn
The River Ouse is set to peak in York early tomorrow at 17ft above normal - five inches higher than in the 1982 disaster. But Environment Agency chiefs said that level should be inches below the top of the city's flood walls and embankments, which protect
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18.00: FLOOD LATEST: 3,000 homes in danger
More than 3,000 homes are in imminent danger and are set to be evacuated as the worst floods to hit York for more than 100 years take hold. Water levels on the Ouse are expected to peak at 17ft 7in above normal by 9am tomorrow morning, a press conference
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Hospice appeal reaches £1.5m
The appeal to raise £2 million for the St Leonard's Hospice Appeal hit another massive milestone today as the total reached £1.5 million. Trevor Copley, chairman of the trustees of St Leonard's Hospice, put the 15th petal on the 'petalometer', which marks
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Swan ready for worst
Dejected York City club captain Peter Swan has revealed his heartache over the injury that is threatening to end his career. The career of the former Leeds and Hull defensive kingpin's future is hanging in the balance after medical experts advised him
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Awful weather is a wake up call to the world
FLOODS, storms, tornados, whatever next? Recently many people have discovered, to their cost, the serious consequences of extreme weather. Scientists studying climate changes now say the problem could be ten times worse in the future. Governments around
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Bring bollard back
How refreshing to see such support for the Stonebow bollard. Clear signs detailing the restrictions have been on display for years - and have been largely ignored by motorists. The time has come to get tough. If motorists believe they are above the law
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Make tracks safer
IT SEEMS the introduction of high-speed trains on tracks originally designed for slower trains producing less torque on bends, could be the cause of failing tracks now. Were these tracks properly up-graded to take the increased strain put on them by high-speed
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Mad about tickets
HAS you ever tried ringing Harrogate Theatre's box office? Last week, from Wednesday to Friday I tried in vain to book tickets for Alice. You are automatically put in to a queuing system, at any time of day or night with the words: "Thank you for waiting
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York tourism awards
York's tourism greats are the toast of the city today after carrying off awards at a glittering ceremony. At York's tourism "Oscars", heavyweight visitor attractions such as the Jorvik Viking Centre and the Castle Museum were honoured alongside previously
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Win a voyage on HMS York
Today we offer another lucky reader the chance to sail aboard the warship HMS York. But this time the prize is bigger and better - and again it's a prize that money can't buy. This time, one of our readers will have the rare chance of a flight to Gibraltar
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Women's war statue confirmed
A Statue to commemorate the Women of World War Two could be put up close to the Cenotaph in London within two years. Whitehall officials have confirmed the Government's commitment to site the monument outside the Ministry of Defence. Major David Robertson
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Resort pitch inspection
A pitch inspection today was set to determine whether Scarborough's Nationwide Conference match against Hereford United tomorrow will go ahead. Last night's heavy rain, added to the previous deluge, means the game was in doubt due to possible waterlogging
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Tyre checks planned
Surprise tyre safety checks will be made by North Yorkshire police over the next week, the force warned today. The recent torrential rain has heightened concerns that defective or worn tyres could lead to more fatal crashes on the county's roads. "It
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Ryedale two are crash rescue heroes
Two Ryedale friends have been hailed as heroes after they risked their own lives to save others at the latest tragedy on the A64's notorious Golden Hill. Jim McGibbon, of Norton, and Steve Buckley, of Malton, witnessed a road accident on the hill earlier
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York RI punish Selby
York RI continued their domination of York Badminton League men's first division with a comprehensive 9-0 win at Selby '77. Andy Denton and Richard McGrory topped the Institute returns with three straight wins for a return of 90-20. A close game in men's
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Youngsters' chance to shine
Selby-based Derwent Table tennis Club is offering ambitious youngsters the chance to make their mark in the sport. The club are particularly keen to recruit youngsters aged between eight and 12 to form a new junior squad, though youngsters of all ages
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Scope aim to help SNAPPY
The national charity Scope has stepped in with a large cash donation to help its friends in York fighting to "save SNAPPY". David Hayes, who is company director of Scope, lives in Dunnington, York, and said he had received appeals from the charity for
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Vicar applaudes village spirit
They say God moves in mysterious ways, but a Ryedale vicar is adapting to circumstances by moving around his flooded parish by boat. The Reverend John Manchester, of St Mary's Priory, Old Malton, said that the second lot of flooding in just 19 months
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Tracy's Prince comes good
A Horse owned by a Wigginton woman, and which was at one time given only two weeks to live, has become a champion at one of the country's major equestrian events. Persian Prince, a 21-year-old pure-bred Arab owned by Tracy Outram, won the class for veteran
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Floods swamp big match
It is unlikely that the Animals Hospitals Cup angling match due to be fished on the Ouse this weekend will be able to go ahead. At the time of writing the river is 16 feet above its normal level and in danger of swamping the city of York. Unless the level
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City boss looks to keep Tarrant
Striker Neil Tarrant could be on his way to becoming a more permanent fixture at Bootham Crescent. Currently in the middle of a month's loan from Aston Villa, Tarrant has made a big impression in his first three games for City. He has certainly caught
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Soaking up the atmosphere
At last we know. Tony Blair can't walk on water. Neither can he part the floods or stop the rain. At the Foss Flood Barrier, Mr Blair gave an impromptu press conference. To his right, the Ouse swirled ominously. To his left the Foss edged ever closer
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Taking the rise
CHRIS TITLEY investigates why flooding is on the increase. FLOODS are natural. Man's impact on flooding is not. Consider this statistic: in the last 50 years, flood events have doubled. For every thing man does to alleviate the effects of floodwater,
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Norton mudlover can scoop showcase prize
The Flat turf season draws to a close at Doncaster tomorrow with the Tote Scoop6 November Stakes (Showcase Handicap) taking its traditional place as the final centrepiece. The £30,000 event could well produce a turn-up on the soft ground and Batswing
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Everyday heroes
WE have witnessed genuine heroics in recent days. John McGibbon and Steve Buckley are certainly heroes. They risked their lives to save the victims of a terrible crash on the A64. They admit today they were terrified, but not for one moment did they consider
