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Students saved from flood bus
Twenty schoolchildren were rescued from their school bus today after it became stuck in floodwater. The pupils were on their way to Tadcaster Grammar School from Bolton Percy. A local farmer, Peter Houseman, used a trailer to ferry children to higher
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Rising tide of anger over Emma's flood letter
I AM not sure which saddens me most, the devastation in India following the earthquake or the letter from Emma Watts (February 5) suggesting too much is being made of the floods in North Yorkshire. I cannot believe Emma Watts fully understands the after-effects
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Day centre fury
I WRITE in response to City of York Council's plans to close Clarence Street Day Centre on Sundays ('Row Over Social Services Budget', January 27). I use this centre and we really need it on a Sunday because weekends can be a lonely time when there are
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Proof, not theories
IN response to the article by Dan Rutstein ('Get your back to work' February 5), as a sufferer with chronic lower back pain, I ask these so-called experts to get their facts right. This article is rubbish. Any back sufferer will tell you that sometimes
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York trio bid for glory
Cup fever grips York again this week with the city's three premier amateur rugby league clubs all involved in knockout action. New Earswick All Blacks and Heworth hope it will be third time lucky in their League Express National Cup second round ties
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Bridge closer to title
Sheriff Hutton Bridge moved nearer to clinching their first title since 1992 when they scored two more victories in the Hunters Estate Agent York and District Senior Indoor Cricket League They beat Tadcaster Magnet and Clifton Alliance, whose hopes of
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Bryan reaches quarter-finals
Stuart Bryan, of York, reached the National Under-25s singles indoor bowls championship quarter-finals. He beat Craig Hall, from Perdiswell, 21-12 in the first round of the finals at Nottingham, and lost 21-15 in the quarter-finals to Neil Mackey, of
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E-mail penpal jailed in States
The would-be Internet lover of a North Yorkshire man, who kept her dead housemate in a freezer for a year, has pleaded guilty to fraud and unlawful removal of a dead body. Wynema Faye Shumate, 66, of South Carolina, was sentenced to a year in prison and
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Air veteran reunited with Mosquito
Veteran Mosquito crewman John Wragge, from York, celebrated his 78th birthday by being reunited with the "wooden wonder" - a craft in which he flew 25 wartime missions. Mr Wragge visited the Yorkshire Air Museum, at Elvington, to reminisce alongside the
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Hotel sued by landlords
Forte is being sued for alleged bad management of its Posthouse hotel in York by the owners of the land and premises. Landlord Burford UK Properties Ltd, whose rent depends on how much money is made by the Tadcaster Road hotel, is seeking damages against
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Weather disrupts golf
Continued heavy rain has caused severe disruption to golf in the York area, all clubs having been closed for varying periods in the past week. Fulford's course has been shut since last Friday and although there is an inspection tomorrow, the likelihood
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Fitness is Hobson's choice
Months of frustration are coming to an end for York City defender Gary Hobson bringing a welcome shot in the arm for the club. Given recent results, much has been made of City manager Terry Dolan's desire to bring in new blood. But with the likes of Darren
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Police appeal in hunt for bombers
A direct appeal to animal rights supporters to help in the hunt for letter bombers who have struck across the region has been made by a North Yorkshire police chief. Police are linking a spate of letter bombs in the north of England - two of which took
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Credit this, fines paid by card
That'll do nicely - credit cards can now be used to pay fines at magistrates courts in York and North Yorkshire. Even people convicted of credit card fraud will be able to use the scheme - but speeding motorists will not. Up to now guilty parties have
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Wasps stung by McKenzie move
Crowd favourite Leroy McKenzie appears to have reached the end of the line at York Wasps. The 31-year-old winger was left out of the side which played Featherstone on Sunday having failed to show up for training. However, he did turn out for Hull Rugby
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150 jobs go at car parts firm
More than 150 people are to lose their jobs after a Ryedale firm announced today it is to slash its workforce by over half. Bosses at McKechnie Vehicle Components, in Pickering, are blaming the cuts on the strong pound and the loss of a major contract
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Star-studded Rialto nights
CHRIS TITLEY recalls the golden days of York's Rialto NEWS that York's famous Rialto might soon be reduced to rubble will bring a nostalgic tear to many an eye. During its golden age, between the 1930s and mid-1960s, it was the premier city nightspot
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At the market: Sheep quota trade? Baa!
THE newly-appointed Ebberston correspondent to this column sent me the Financial Times homily to Sir Ross Buckland who is retiring from Unigate, the super power that sits above Malton Bacon Factory. Sir Ross has told the press that he is happy to leave
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Supermarkets battling for your business in price war
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco confirmed this week it is squaring up for a fresh price-cutting war with discount rival Asda. It is planning a package of reductions - said to be worth between £50 million and £70 million to the customer - as its struggle with
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Who is responsible when buyer doesn't collect goods?
IF you leave goods for repair, valuation or storage, you are responsible for collecting them unless delivery to you has been agreed. But what is the position if you fail to collect the goods? Such situations most commonly arise over dry cleaning, shoe
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Wasps stung by McKenzie move
Crowd favourite Leroy McKenzie appears to have reached the end of the line at York Wasps. The 31-year-old winger was left out of the side which played Featherstone on Sunday having failed to show up for training. However, he did turn out for Hull Rugby
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Young Farmers news
Kirkbymoorside THE Kirkbymoorside Young Farmers club had a full and active programme last month. The club invited members from Rillington YFC and Easingwold YFC to a social evening in Church House, followed by supper at the White Horse Hotel. Another
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Prices at the markets
DRIFFIELD Forward on February 1 were four sheep; 143 pigs (including 13 sows/boars). Pigs: gilts to 75kg to 84.5p, 76-85kg to 86p (79.7p); boars 76-82kg to 86p (78.4p), others to 83p (77.2p); sows to £107.16 or 38p (34.1p), boars to £64.84 or 23p (20.5p
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Prize-winning partners
JEREMY Waind and his partner Marilyn Tate are frequent winners with their fat cattle at local agricultural shows. Over the past decade they have won numerous cups and awards around the country. Jeremy and his twin brother Richard, the butcher we wrote
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Curb the city's young boozers
BORED youngsters getting drunk and causing a nuisance are a problem in every British town and city. But it can only be tackled on a neighbourhood level. That has been recognised by Acomb police in York. They have announced a crackdown on nuisance youths
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Labour has gone logo
THIS week's column comes with a free picture. This offer is not likely to be repeated, or certainly not unless something better comes along. The picture reproduced here is of a new logo for Labour. This logo does not replace the other one, the red rose
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Bad weather threat to Catterick's card
CATTERICK race meeting on Saturday, the biggest of the National Hunt season at the course, is under threat from frost and flooding. The feature race at Catterick on Saturday is due to be the Alphameric Red Onion Grand National Trial. Catterick racecourse
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Fitness is Hobson's choice
Months of frustration are coming to an end for York City defender Gary Hobson bringing a welcome shot in the arm for the club. Given recent results, much has been made of City manager Terry Dolan's desire to bring in new blood. But with the likes of Darren
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Police fear for missing woman
Police are extremely concerned for 27-year-old York woman who has gone missing while depressed. Caroline Barry, known as Carly, left her Holgate Road home early today, and later called relatives on a mobile at 5.30am, when she was believed to be in drink
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City back on brink
Flooding returned to York today, with riverside pubs bearing the brunt of the waters and rush-hour congestion expected as roads were closed. The Environment Agency said the Ouse was set to peak in York at 7pm this evening at 15ft above normal, the same
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Lib Dems off course
WHY is Steve Galloway, Liberal Democrat leader on City of York Council, so concerned about losing car parking spaces in the city centre (Evening Press January 9) when the council's Local Transport Plan has a target of a seven per cent reduction in the
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Council disgusts me
I AM disgusted with City of York Council. Glen Close flats were taken over years ago, but the council ignores its responsibility for improvements. These flats are as old as The Groves, but have had no improvements carried out. The wiring is antique, the
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Leaders open up big gap
LAYERTHORPE WMC 'A' prevailed against Cueball Club 'A' in their Yorplas Sunday Pool League division one clash to open up a 14-point lead at the halfway stage of the season. Two wins each from Mike Staveley and Steve Bradley sealed the victory for Layerthorpe
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RI end 15-year bogey
York RI 'A' defeated Hull 'A' for the first time in 15 years in a key game in the Woodhouse Cup. Tony Slinger agreed a draw when a pawn up to secure the last half point to give York a 5-4 victory. York are now second in the table two points ahead of Hull
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York teams' quest for trophies
York and District Indoor Bowls Club moved a step closer to retaining the Egham Trophy by beating Swinton 92-59 in the zone final. This was thanks mainly to a 38-11 victory by Paul Mooring, Graham Brooke, Carol Instone and Dot Kennelly against Alan Leach's
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Buchanan quits Tigers
Nick Buchanan quit as chairman of crisis-stricken Hull City, hours after the club went into administration. The Tigers survived a winding-up order in the High Court yesterday but the future of the Third Division club remains in doubt. Kroll Buchler Phillips
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Call to protect historic Bar
Heritage chiefs are scouring the country for ways to protect a historic York monument which has been left battered by a string of lorry crashes. The barbican at Walmgate Bar makes the whole structure a unique national treasure. But high-sided heavy lorries
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Ticket to pride for York's Rialto site
A piece of musical history which brought the full force of the Swinging Sixties to York looks set to be pulled down. Nearly 40 years after The Beatles filled The Rialto with what were to become pop classics - including Love Me Do and Please, Please Me
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Net horror for Selby man
The would-be Internet lover of a North Yorkshire man, who kept her dead housemate in a freezer for a year, has pleaded guilty to fraud and unlawful removal of a dead body in the United States. Trevor Tasker, of Mill Lane, Carlton, near Selby had flown
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Purge on 'nightmare' yobs
Police are to crack down on nuisance youths in an area of York after repeated complaints from residents about vandalism, under-age drinking, noise and fighting. Every weekend, four police officers from Acomb Police Station will patrol the shops in Acomb
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Punish the plastic
IN York Crown Court the defendant is ordered to stand. "Mr Bloggs, you have been convicted of the crime of credit card fraud. This is a serious offence, and you have been fined £1,000. How would you like to pay?" "American Express?" "That'll do nicely