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Trop Chere can make up for surprise defeat
Trainer Alan Jarvis, apparently left shocked by the defeat of Trop Chere at Southwell last month, can replace disappointment with delight at Newmarket tomorrow. Trop Chere returns to action in the Bartlow Maiden Fillies' Stakes and is napped to recover
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Luring back foreign tourists will be a big task
WE in the British Tourist Authority are delighted to see the first green shoots of recovery among the more than 120,000 businesses which make up Britain's vitally important tourism industry. They are facing enormous difficulties at the moment and we hope
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Question for council
SO the City of York Council is set to undertake a further consultation of residents, this time regarding its form of government. If past efforts are anything to go by, the questions will be poorly-phrased, with single questions covering multiple issues
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Proud of our peacocks
MR LAYRAM should be made aware that peafowl have been happily domiciled and have flourished in England since the time of Henry VIII and before (Letters April 4). They are a hardy and resilient species, a fact evident from their continued existence into
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Dial N for nuisance
Regular readers may remember that I have written before about receiving unwanted and misdirected telephone calls. Particularly annoying were frequent appeals for "Sharon" from so many young men that I might be excused for thinking that Sharon was guilty
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Happy returns
Aimee Fowler's first birthday will be an extra-special affair, reports MAXINE GORDON. A FIRST birthday is always a cause for celebration. But for the family of Aimee Fowler, it will be a very special day indeed. In their darkest hour, mum and dad Caroline
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Expert gets into spirit of things
An expert in psychic photography from York was today set to appear on a Channel Four programme exploring the arcane world of ghostly pictures. Local historian Gerald O'Hara, of Nunnery Lane, has researched the subject of psychic photography for many years
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Chaplin sets capital task
Dave Chaplin, a recent recruit to York Acorn Running Club, could threaten Ian Hagyard's long-standing 2hr 37min club record for the marathon when he runs in the London Marathon next Sunday. Chaplin recently ran the East Hill 20 mile race in 1hr 58min.
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Joys of Spring at concert
Malton and Norton Amateur Operatic Society will be in full voice for a special concert in Pickering in May. The group are performing at the Kirk Theatre for the last night of their Spring show Serenade 2001. The Pickering performance, on Saturday, May
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Mum's the word at village PO
A North Yorkshire village post office which shut down last year is to reopen this week. The office in Marton, near Sinnington, closed in November when the subpostmistress resigned. But now community-spirited Hayley Turnbull has stepped forward to run
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From Brad to worse for Seadogs
Hapless trialist Brad Piercewright suffered torment in triplicate in Scarborough's Bank Holiday 2-2 share-all with visiting Boston. Defender Piercewright conceded not one, nor two, but three penalties in the 39 minutes he was on the Athletic ground turf
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Dyslexia landmark
Dyslexia experts from across the world are to gather in York to chart the course of dyslexia research for the next century. The British Dyslexia Association's international conference, entitled Dyslexia: At the Dawn of the New Century, will be staged
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York schools scoop grant
York education bosses were today cheering the news that they have won more than £1 million for new school buildings. The Government cash will go towards facilities needed as part of a major shake-up of primary education in the Clifton area of the city
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Kiwi ace makes difference
Henry Paul put one over on his old Wigan team-mates by helping Bradford Bulls leapfrog them to the top of Super League. The classy Kiwi stand-off crafted two tries, kicked seven goals from seven attempts and put over a drop goal for good measure in the
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Masses heed Blair's message
Tony Blair's message that Britain is open for business appears to have been heeded by the masses who visited North Yorkshire over the Easter weekend. Many attractions and shops reported an upturn in business, compared with last year, heralding a good
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Zoo targeted over bear care
Animal rights protesters targeted Flamingo Land yesterday in a row over conditions provided for the theme park's polar bear. About 25 campaigners from North Yorkshire Animal Protection gathered outside the park gates to give out leaflets and lobby visitors
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Neil in harmony with Wasps
Former Great Britain prop Neil Harmon has revealed how he turned down two Super League clubs to spearhead York Wasps' revival. The 32-year-old played his first game in almost a year when he made his Wasps debut in yesterday's 20-6 home defeat by Batley
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Point of order
Another priceless point for York City and a particularly satisfying one for the men in red. For a game with all the ingredients of a feisty affair it was a strangely subdued derby duel. The whistle of the referee and the flags of his assistants dominated
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Tourist's car torched
A tourist who left her car in a York car park returned to find it torched. Now Linda Pearson has slammed operators of the Heworth Green car park who, she says, locked in her Peugeot 306 and left a recovery phone line unattended. Mrs Pearson, visiting
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Duo save boy impaled on railings
Two quick-thinking York youngsters came to the rescue when the younger brother of one accidentally impaled himself on spiked railings at his city school. Cool-headed Scott Greaves, 14, and Matthew Ambler, 12, sprang into action when Scott's 11-year-old
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Wasps going on the attack
Attack will be the name of the game for York Wasps this week as they prepare for Sunday's visit of Workington Town. Coach Lee Crooks revealed he would be turning his attentions to the Wasps attacking prowess during training after they managed just one
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Hopes soar as visitors flock in
JAMS and queues: what a wonderful sight. Much of our beleaguered tourist industry enjoyed a better Easter than anyone would have imagined a few short weeks ago. Some even reported an increase in business from last year. The big winners were city, town
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On the ball
BOYS who attempt to recover a lost football often get into scrapes. But 11-year-old Paul Greaves' experience was more traumatic than your average Just William story. His arm was skewered as he slipped on railings outside a York school. But thanks to his
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Dolan urges final push
Terry Dolan admits York City's fight to beat the drop is almost over after a scoreless derby duel with Hull City at Boothferry Park. But after scaling new heights with yesterday's hard earned point, the City manager immediately threw down the gauntlet
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Out of line
A BAD idea, no matter how well intentioned, is still a bad idea. I refer to the pathetic idea of the cycle lanes recently created in Chaloners Road. As a cyclist, this road is very dangerous to cycle down because of the numerous cars parked both sides
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Point of order
Another priceless point for York City and a particularly satisfying one for the men in red. For a game with all the ingredients of a feisty affair it was a strangely subdued derby duel. The whistle of the referee and the flags of his assistants dominated
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Software partners set the standard
YOU can't get more of a commitment to Investors in People than was shown by David Alderson, managing director of York software company MS2M, and his sales director, Julie Swanston. Just as they announced that they had achieved the coveted business standard
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Universities in pact to boost economy
THE University of York has signed a pact with other universities in Yorkshire to boost the economy of the region. A pioneering partnership to strengthen the role of universities in the regional economy has been forged by Yorkshire Forward and the Yorkshire
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The rail thing
CORUS Rail Consultancy, the nearly £17 million turnover York-based organisation has won two railway industry accolades in a month. It has been chosen as Consultant of the Year 2001 by the New Civil Engineer magazine; and now it has been highly commended
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Total commitment from gutter squad
IF you want to find success look for it in the gutter. Total Gutter Maintenance Ltd, (TGM) the Northallerton fIrm which maintains and drains gutters for a wide range of businesses throughout the UK is expanding. With the help of Marcus Hill, a personal
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Clinics show enterprise to help smaller firms
A SERIES of free business clinics are being held across Yorkshire to help small and medium enterprises compete more effectively. CBI Yorkshire & the Humber has teamed up with Yorkshire Forward and the DTI to present the workshops and diagnostic sessions
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Why tuning into television is a big turn-off
Hello, my name is Jo and I am a telly addict. I used to watch anything and everything the broadcasters had to offer from breakfast until bedtime but now, thanks to good old auntie Beeb and her compassionate compatriots at ITV, I am beginning to kick the
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Barbara's feline fine
Ten years ago, cat-lover Barbara Sharp had a dream to create a purpose-built home for cats which had been abandoned. With the help of friends and volunteers, she worked with determination to achieve that dream, and raised £200,000 to be able to buy a
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Freda fabulous for Brigadier
Freda Metcalfe played a major role for Brigadier in their York John Smith's Ladies League division one win over Bay Horse. She included two tons for 23 then partnered Julie Bell to a good pairs win as Brigadier marched to a 6-3 victory. Vaults had their
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Survival of the fittest
As The Weakest Link debuts on US TV, CHRIS TITLEY asks three local contestants how they fared. AMERICANS were a little afraid of Anne Robinson even before The Weakest Link premiered on the NBC network last night. Her stern face glowers down on them from
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County in frame for stardom
Picturesque Ryedale is making a bid to become a star of the big and small screen. The district council's economic chiefs believe that playing host to a film or TV show could provide a major boost to the area, as hit series Heartbeat did for Goathland
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Pikes revel in sign of tension
Pickering Town now look odds on for promotion to the Northern Counties East League premier division after going ten points clear at the top of division one. A 1-1 draw at main challengers Borrowash Victoria yesterday extended their unbeaten run to nine
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All Blacks' safety on knife edge
New Earswick All Blacks face possibly the most important game of their season tonight when they travel to bottom club Dewsbury Moor in the National Conference League second division. The revised league table, following the withdrawal of London Skolars
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Star men make mark
The steady improvement continued for York Wasps as they turned in another encouraging display against Batley Bulldogs yesterday. Like Friday's clash with Hunslet, the Wasps emerged empty handed but again made the opposition fight every inch of the way
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Fears of outbreak at county farm
Farmers are anxiously awaiting the results of scientific tests after the latest suspected case of foot and mouth disease was uncovered in North Yorkshire. A total of 827 sheep, 600 lambs and 98 cattle were being slaughtered at Brough Farm, Bainbridge,
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Wasps going on the attack
Attack will be the name of the game for York Wasps this week as they prepare for Sunday's visit of Workington Town. Coach Lee Crooks revealed he would be turning his attentions to the Wasps attacking prowess during training after they managed just one
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Grim discovery at beauty spot
A body found in a car at a Ryedale beauty spot is that of missing York man Shane Leech, the coroner's office said today. The grim discovery was made just before noon yesterday. A passing doctor came across a red Volvo car, parked near Potter Hill Bank
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Police probe playgroup cash
Detectives are investigating alleged financial irregularities at a playgroup near Selby Police were brought in by Hambleton Play Group officials amid concerns that up to £10,000 could be missing from their coffers. Detective Constable Pete Masterman,
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Coalman digs deep for race victory
A coalman from York has become world champion in what must be one of the most unusual sports in existence. Daniel Wright, of New Earswick, who works for the family coal business, JH Wright and Son, has beaten 35 other hopefuls to first place in the World
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Dolan urges final push
Terry Dolan admits York City's fight to beat the drop is almost over after a scoreless derby duel with Hull City at Boothferry Park. But after scaling new heights with yesterday's hard earned point, the City manager immediately threw down the gauntlet
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Star men make mark
The steady improvement continued for York Wasps as they turned in another encouraging display against Batley Bulldogs yesterday. Like Friday's clash with Hunslet, the Wasps emerged empty handed but again made the opposition fight every inch of the way
