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Pervert doctor's sex assault shame
Retired York psychiatrist Dr William Kerr was this afternoon found by a jury to have indecently assaulted a former patient. Dr Kerr, 75, of Alne, near Easingwold, was given an absolute discharge by Judge Arthur Myerson QC and also placed on the sex offenders
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Save our Green Belt
I commend your leading article about the Green Belt around York and the need for it to be preserved (December 11). The amount of land in the Green Belt is finite and much will be used up in a very short time even if restricted development is allowed.
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Battlefield pilgrimage
Each year the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Association Battlefield Research section organises pilgrimages to the battle areas of the First World War. In August and September next year, we plan to visit the battlefield areas of France
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Nauseating card
Julian Cole finds the pictures of Prince William's gap year in Chile "on the slippery side of obsequious" (Evening Press, December 14). Will he tell us what he thinks of the nauseating Christmas card of Tony and Cherie Blair and the baby Leo? Christmas
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Frost hits league programme
Overnight frost put paid to much of the Leeper-Hare York and District Football League programme. The cold snap, which comes after two months of sodden pitches, will leave some clubs facing a fixture backlog. With New Earswick's game unplayable, they gave
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Malton face fixture pile-up
Malton and Norton face a big fixture backlog after Saturday's game against Bramley Phoenix was one of many matches which fell foul of frost. Malton now have to reschedule that Yorkshire Three fixture and also have to play their Tetley's Bitter Vase fifth
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Move aims to save post offices
Post offices in North Yorkshire could be saved from closure thanks to a landmark decision in the European Parliament, a local MEP has claimed. David Bowe, MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber, says the decision to throw out European Commission proposals for
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Gate home run ended
Harrogate's home run ended on six in a tale of two penalties and two yellow cards against Wharfedale at Claro Road. They were set for revenge over a side which whitewashed them at Threshfield last month, leading 18-14 with five minutes to go when Wharfedale
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Fire members in line for expenses
Fire authority members representing York are set to be paid expenses of £1,100 each by City of York Council. Council members sitting on the authority, which covers the whole of North Yorkshire, would each receive the money under plans discussed on Wednesday
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Woman killed in A1 crash
A woman has died after her car collided with a central reservation and was left upside down overhanging a roundabout. The accident happened on the northbound carriageway of the A1 as it passed over the junction with the A659 at Boston Spa, near Tadcaster
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City to benefit from changes
York City are poised to benefit in changes announced by the European Commission, which reverse the Bosman Ruling for all players up to the age of 23 as part of a series of wide-ranging proposals. According to the Sunday Business newspaper, the EC and
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Hall's well that ends well
After nine months of refurbishment, a new chapter has been opened in the long life of Pickering Memorial Hall. Builders have been working flat out to restore the hall to its former glory, and have now completed their last job. The keys have been officially
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York frustrated by poor finishing
Frustration rather than disappointment was the overriding emotion after York City's miserable away form continued at Plymouth Argyle. Flowing football was always going to be a tall order on a heavy Home Park pitch that was still being sanded right up
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Probe into baby's death
An investigation is being carried out into the death of a 13-month-old baby boy from Malton who died at York and District Hospital in the early hours of Friday. A post-mortem has not revealed the cause of death, but a police spokeswoman said an investigation
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York thanks flood heroes
Flood heroes whose dedication helped to combat the highest waters to hit York in living memory were being thanked on behalf of the city's residents today. York's Lord Mayor Shan Braund will pass on the gratitude of citizens to City of York Council staff
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Bus stops may get electronic screens
York bus stops could one day carry electronic screens telling passengers when the next bus is coming, thanks to satellite technology. FirstYork is trialling a black box on one of its buses that provides by-the-second information about the vehicle's location
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Rudolph rocks on
Fortunately, Rocking Rudolph's accident at the weekend was not serious. The occupants of the other vehicle suffered whiplash and have been released from hospital. Rudolph's trailer was twisted but, thanks to the kind people at Top Line Travel, he is still
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Count out a ban on boxing
Boxing is about skill, stamina and brutality. When a fighter steps into the ring, his aim is to hurt his opponent more than his opponent hurts him. By definition, it is a dangerous sport. But is it too dangerous? Boxing's future is in question again today
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Scheme to tackle teen tipplers
A pilot scheme to combat Selby's under-age drinking culture was launched today. A specialist worker is being brought in to counsel youngsters between the ages of eight and 17 after police figures lifted the lid on the "teeny booze" problem. The District
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Ban boxing call after Ingle horror
Boxer Paul Ingle was continuing to fight for his life today - amid renewed calls for the sport to be banned. The 28-year-old fighter, from Scarborough, was "critical but stable" in hospital following his IBF featherweight title fight with South Africa's
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Getting rid of councillors will save us money
As City of York Council starts its annual battle to balance to the books, I suggest a possible long-term solution - scrap the expensive and unessential layer of government known as local councillors. We have seen by their actions over the Coppergate II
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Dismal festive light
We are always being told that York's Christmas lights are going to be bigger and better than ever. I was in town the other day and they are exactly the same as other years. Dismal! Feasegate, Church Street, Parliament Street and Davygate did not look
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Death with dignity
I was shocked and saddened to read Mr Taylor's letter about his views on euthanasia (December 6). It is obvious that Mr Taylor has never had to deal with someone who is terminally ill, and very obviously suffering, with no hope of recovery. How can euthanasia
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Back local firms plea to flood victims
Malton and Norton residents could be in line for thousands of pounds worth of insurance payouts following the autumn floods - and the towns' traders are pleading with them to spend it all locally. While many flood-hit businesses are now fully back in
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1,200 sign flooding petition
The Evening Press campaign to Save Ryedale from Flooding has gathered more than 1,200 signatures of support from residents. The campaign, which was launched in October, aims to get the Environment Agency to step up its promise to build flood defences
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Anita pops up with winning entry
Watch out Whitney - a Malton woman is after your crown as queen of the divas after winning a hotly-contested karaoke competition. Anita Ospedale won through several heats to come top of the pops in the Bright Steels Social Club charity karaoke. The contest
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All Blacks rise to Challenge
New Earswick are through to the Silk Cut Challenge Cup third round for the first time after producing arguably the best display in the club's history. The All Blacks, two places off the foot of the National Conference second division, defeated top of
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Brodie trick secures poingt
Scarborough striker Steve Brodie netted a hat-trick in a pre-Christmas cracker at Morecambe, but it was only enough to give his battling side a share of the spoils. Neil Thompson's men had to come from 2-0, 3-1 and 4-3 down to earn a 4-4 draw. Morecambe's
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Plea to save Royal Hall theatre
The musical director of a world-famous brass band has appealed for the public to give their backing to Harrogate's Royal Hall theatre, which faces an £8m repair bill. David Hirst, who leads the Brighouse and Rastrick Band, made his plea from the stage
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Rudolph sidelined after bump
Rocking Rudolph has been knocked out of action in his busiest week of the year. As the run-up to The Minster Lion's festive fund raising drive reaches its height, the group's mascot has been put off the road after being involved in an accident. But York
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Dolan bemused by travel woe
York City manager Terry Dolan remains undaunted ahead of tomorrow's FA Cup second round replay at Reading's formidable Madejski Stadium despite the Minstermen suffering another bout of travel sickness. City's horrible run of results away from Bootham
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Youth in court after shop fracas
A 16-year-old youth was today appearing at York Magistrates Court following an alleged theft from a city jewellers. Police were called to Lilleys Watchmakers and Jewellers, in Walmgate, at 2.30pm on Saturday afternoon after receiving reports of a disturbance
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Cougars spring into action
Keighley Cougars bared their teeth and ripped York Wasps to shreds in a first half performance packed with power, points and perfect precision. They showed off all their championship credentials in stunning style against a York side which could not live
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Youngsters' Christmas procession
A North Yorkshire village doubled for Bethlehem as youngsters staged a recreation of Mary and Joseph's search for a room in which to give birth to baby Jesus. Mary, acted by three-year-old Claudia Atkinson, perched on Tom the Donkey as she led a procession
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Wasps stay positive
Players are refusing to panic over troubled York Wasps' latest financial worries. The club's decision to enter into a Company Voluntary Arrangement, if accepted by the creditors, would mean the players having their contracts renegotiated. The alternative
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Ringside seat at horror
Paul Ingle went to Sheffield Arena to fight for his world championship belt but ended up fighting for his life. The 28-year-old from Scarborough was knocked out in the final round of his IBF world title bout and it quickly became clear his injuries were
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Ingle's fight for life
Stricken North Yorkshire boxer Paul Ingle will battle all the way in the biggest fight of his life, declared the man who first set him on the road to boxing. As the likeable Ingle lies critically ill in the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield recovering
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Daughter's 'dirty ward' fury
A woman whose mother died in York District Hospital after contracting the "superbug" MRSA is claiming poor nursing standards and dirty wards contributed to her early death. Sheridan Stead, of Elvington, lost her mother, Joan Hargreaves, on August 14.
