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NHS Direct works...
I WISH to record how good the concept of the NHS Direct is. We used it when we were staying with relatives in York and sought advise on a skin complaint on my son's hand. The service offered was very good and avoided the need to seek advice from the casualty
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Thanks for caring
I recently completed six-month course of chemotherapy treatment at York District Hospital and wish to thank my hard-working consultant Mr Bothomley and his team of specialist nurses and all the nursing staff of Ward 11 for the wonderful care and attention
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York to get £10m tennis centre
York's long-awaited tennis centre is at last on its way after David Lloyd's Next Generation Clubs chain clinched a land deal for the £10 million project. Contracts have been exchanged for the Hull Road site between the College of Ripon and York St John
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Jail warning to crash driver
A judge has warned a lorry driver that he faces jail after he admitted killing six people in a motorway pile-up in North Yorkshire. At Leeds Crown Court today, Brian France, 54, admitted six charges of causing death by dangerous driving on the A1(M) near
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The External, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds
SHORT play, short run, but nevertheless this is a worthwhile introduction to the burgeoning writing talents of Rodney Clark, who spent his earlier career figuring out life as a merchant banker in Japan. Until now, his plays - 1985's Made In England, 1997
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York: city of bright ideas
STEPHEN LEWIS reports on some of the exciting new hi-tech firms setting up business in York thanks to a £1.3million extension to the Innovation Centre in York Science Park... IN A shiny new office near York University, two tousle-haired young men are
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Wheels keep on turning at business
A son is hoping to build on his father's success as he takes the wheel of the family motor dealership. Martin Turnbull takes over control of Turnbulls Mazda in Layerthorpe, York, from his father, Peter, who founded the company in 1966. "Obviously I'm
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Bite man ordered to pay £2,000
A Kit-kat worker who bit off part of a man's ear in a street fight has walked free from court. But Lea Calvin Barker, 27, must pay £2,000 compensation to his victim, Stephen Lamb. He also received an 18-month jail sentence suspended for two years. Recorder
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Police hunt stolen fireworks
Police are appealing for help in tracing the whereabouts of fireworks which were stolen from a garage. The high-explosive fireworks were stolen from the garage at a house in Wetherby Road, Harrogate, and include six rockets in the shape of champagne bottles
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Man quizzed over firebomb
A man has been arrested and questioned by detectives investigating a firebomb attack on a York family. Richard and Angela Grimbley and their two sons, John and Chris, were left badly shocked after a device, thought to be a bottle containing paraffin,
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Warning over 'prize' offer
North Yorkshire folk are once again being urged to be on their guard against the latest "unbelievable offer" to drop through their letterboxes. The county's trading standards complaints and inquiries team have been contacted by residents who have received
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City car park to close
Tanner Row car park will be closed in October as work starts on a four star hotel. City of York Council's executive member for planning and transport, Dave Merrett, confirmed the closure and said most of the displaced vehicles were expected to use other
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Maynard leaps to new heights
York teenager Fiona Maynard has been selected to represent Yorkshire at the Disability Sport England National Championships to be held in Blackpool in June. Maynard, who is visually impaired, was one of the star performers at the recent Yorkshire Electricity
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L-driver in police chase
A father-to-be led police on a late-night high-speed chase as he took his seven-months pregnant girlfriend to hospital, York magistrates heard. Learner driver Carl Anthony Moorhouse, 28, believed the birth was imminent because she was having contractions
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Fur he's a jolly large fellow
This fluffy moggie may look very cute, but his monster appetite is starving his pals and leaving his owners bewildered. Popsy weighs in at a massive stone and a half - 8.6 kilos - and his vet says he's never seen a cat so big in all his working life.
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Disease hits plans for popular show
Yet another North Yorkshire agricultural show has fallen victim to the foot and mouth disease crisis. Huby and Sutton Show, which regularly attracts crowds of 5,000 people, has been cancelled following an extraordinary meeting of the show committee. "
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Petal power pulls in crowds
A sweet scent filled the air today as thousands of visitors turned out at the start of one of horticulture's biggest events of the year. The four-day Harrogate Spring Flower Show opened its doors today at the Great Yorkshire Showground. It is expected
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York charity worker's peerage
A top worker at a York-based charity was today named as one of 15 new "People's Peers". Richard Best, Director of The Joseph Rowntree Foundation, was awarded a place in the House of Lords by the Independent Appointments Commission. He said today: "I am
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Prop star's ban in limbo
Powerful prop forward Andy Hutchinson could be available for York Wasps' home clash with Whitehaven on Sunday as the disciplinary procedure against him rumbles on. Hutchinson was banned for six matches the week before he joined York after being sent off
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Cooperman sign deal
York City boss Terry Dolan confirmed today he has landed impressive on-loan starlet Richard Cooper on a permanent basis. The 21-year-old Nottingham Forest wing-back is out of contract at the City Ground at the end of the season but it was thought unlikely
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At the market: Magnificent Malton lift Ryedale gloom
THIS has been about the worst spring I can ever remember, not only because of the diabolical weather but also due to the distressed misery caused largely by the Government's total ineptitude at handling the foot and mouth crisis. Yet in the midst of it
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Prop star's ban in limbo
Powerful prop forward Andy Hutchinson could be available for York Wasps' home clash with Whitehaven on Sunday as the disciplinary procedure against him rumbles on. Hutchinson was banned for six matches the week before he joined York after being sent off
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Cooperman sign deal
York City boss Terry Dolan confirmed today he has landed impressive on-loan starlet Richard Cooper on a permanent basis. The 21-year-old Nottingham Forest wing-back is out of contract at the City Ground at the end of the season but it was thought unlikely
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First Gold to lift the cup in clash of giants
First Gold and Marlborough, denied their clash in the Cheltenham Gold Cup when the all-important National Hunt Festival was scuppered by the foot and mouth epidemic, are set for a memorable duel at Sandown tomorrow. The £100,000 Tote Gold Trophy Chase
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Disease hits plans for popular show
Yet another North Yorkshire agricultural show has fallen victim to the foot and mouth disease crisis. Huby and Sutton Show, which regularly attracts crowds of 5,000 people, has been cancelled following an extraordinary meeting of the show committee. "
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Bomb scare at Barbican Centre
York's Barbican Centre was evacuated at lunchtime today following a bomb scare. Even swimmers had to leave the pool in their costumes and assembled nearby wrapped in blankets before being taken to the nearby Novotel. The Barbican was sealed off by police
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Train chief's Grand vision
A businessman from York today unveiled his vision of a train service for the new millennium. Ian Yeowart, chief executive of new train company Grand Central, said today his revolutionary service was on track for launch next year, confirming York's place
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Social misfit's indecent act
A man set fire to a 12-year-old boy's hair with the contents of an aerosol can and later performed an indecent act in front of him while watching porn, a court heard. David Whatling, 36, had been out of prison for two months after serving a sentence for
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Rowntree hit 'em for six
Nestle Rowntree thumped Whitkirk Wanderers 6-0 last night to maintain their slim hopes of retaining the West Yorkshire League premier division title. Although Rowntree still need leaders Carlton Athletic to drop points, last night's victory - watched
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Booked for Hospitality
Sinnington beat Old Malton 3rds 2-1 and Kirkbymoorside Reserves beat Union Rovers 3-0 to go through to the Ryedale Hospital Cup semi-finals. Paul Harland and Bobby Brewer put Sinnington 2-0 ahead in the first half. Substitute Steve Baxter pulled a goal
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League's net gains
Civil Service wrapped up their 27th successive York and District Netball League title, being the only team to win all their matches. They only conceded one point and that came against their nearest rivals Ladybirds in the last match of the campaign. The
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Heworth struck by sad drop
Heworth Rugby League Club have been consigned to the National Conference League's basement after defeat at Siddal last night all but relegated them from division one. Although not mathematically down with two games left to play, the Villagers have a far
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Health boss promises Kerr inquiry
Chief Medical Officer Liam Donaldson has promised a full inquiry into issues raised by the case of disgraced psychiatrist William Kerr, it was claimed today. But the final decision on whether it should be held in public will not be made until next month
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Malton's treble tilt scotched
Malton and Norton's dreams of a rugby union treble were shattered by a Sheffield Tigers comeback last night. Starting their Yorkshire Shield semi-final with just four players - Jim Fisher, Tim Chapman, Carl Rushworth and Dave Knaggs - from their triumphant
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Thrilling finish to bowls finals
International class duelling was just one of the highlights of the York and District Indoor Bowls Club's end of season finals. Reigning men's champion Stuart Bryan supplemented that crown by taking the under-25s' title and the Gordon Winters Trophy for
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Drug pushers target play area
Young drugs-pushers are targeting a newly-opened children's play area in Tadcaster, residents claimed today. The two-month-old £26,000 Woodlands play area, which is for youngsters under 12 years old, has become a popular hang-out for "nuisance" teenagers
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Traffic chaos as lorry loses load
Commuters faced a nightmare journey home yesterday when traffic chaos gripped the outskirts of York after a lorry shed its load of iron girders close to a busy roundabout. The accident happened on the A1079 near the Grimston Bar roundabout and involved
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Russia to tackle Dutch courage
Russia's battle against Holland at York's Bootham Crescent ground tomorrow evening will decides who tops Group B in the European Under-16 Championship. The Dutch got their campaign rolling with a 2-0 victory over Poland at Bootham Crescent last night,
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Rescue bid as farms cull dogs
A special sheepdog rescue service has been established for farmers with flocks slaughtered as a result of foot and mouth disease. A number of dogs have been culled along with cattle around the country, including two in North Yorkshire, for fear they may
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Katie's a GB top cat
A 15-year-old York Whitehawks player is one of the youngest members to have been selected for the Women's Great Britain Inline Roller Hockey team, writes Paul Berger. Katie Hills, a pupil at Woldgate School, Pocklington, will join the 30-strong squad
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Youngsters in river drama
Four young boys were today found swimming naked in the River Ouse in the centre of York. The boys, who were playing truant from their Tang Hall school, were splashing about in the river near Queen's Staith for one bone-chilling hour until police arrived
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Vaughan steadies ship after setback
ENGLAND batsman Michael Vaughan looked to be somewhere near his elegant best as Yorkshire continued to dominate their opening championship game of the season at Canterbury today. After bowling Kent out for 142 yesterday Yorkshire prospered as Vaughan
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Pole action
York City shot-stopper Russ Howarth was hoping to claim Pole position today and help rescue England Under-18s' European Championship hopes. Young England and Howarth were taking on Poland in Gdansk today in the second leg of their crucial Euro qualifier
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Ringing the changes again for your phones
Got a mobile phone? Evening Press features writer CHRIS TITLEY looks into why your number may soon be up... JUST as we thought they couldn't mess around with our phone numbers any more, they're ringing the changes again. This time four million mobile
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Behind that MoT certificate
MANY of us will be familiar with the annual trip to the local garage for an MoT test, but do we know what it involves and what an MoT certificate tells you about a vehicle? It is a legal requirement that all cars, motorcycles and light goods vehicles
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The truth will protect patients
AN inquiry will be held into the issues raised by the Kerr case. That is good news. Months have passed since the end of Dr William Kerr's trial, and it was looking worryingly as if ministers were prepared to overlook its wider implications. Perhaps stung
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Share in success
THE York time travel experience is complete. We have always had the past sewn up. A visitor can experience Roman, Viking and Norman times during a short walk around the city centre. Now York has the future in its sights as well. The expansion of the Innovation
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Pole action
York City shot-stopper Russ Howarth was hoping to claim Pole position today and help rescue England Under-18s' European Championship hopes. Young England and Howarth were taking on Poland in Gdansk today in the second leg of their crucial Euro qualifier
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Relaxation in movement rules
RESTRICTIONS on animal movement have been relaxed in a bid to protect animal welfare. MAFF has changed the conditions for moving livestock to help farmers whose animals may be suffering in an unsuitable environment. As from April 15 the following movements
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'Countryside must remain vigilant'
FARMERS and visitors to the countryside are being reminded there is no room for complacency with regards to foot and mouth disease. North Yorkshire County Council chiefs issued a warning as a reminder to help stop the spread of the disease. Jeremy Walker
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Customs helpline
A SPECIAL help line has been set up by H M Customs and Excise to help rural businesses battling with the impact of foot and mouth. The number to call is (0845) 3000157, and not as previously stated. FROM April 28, the MAFF Helpline, MAFF's general public
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Locals 'appalled' at contingency plans for Marton
FARMERS and tourist leaders are up in arms over standby plans to use a disused quarry in Ryedale to dispose of foot and mouth livestock carcasses. Brigadier Andrew Farquhar of Imphal Barracks, York, and MAFF bosses have been looking at the Golden Hill
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My safety fears for city's Millennium Bridge
MY husband and I took our two grandsons to see York's new Millennium Bridge. It is truly spectacular and an architectural triumph, situated as it is in such spacious surroundings. However, it is also a gift for skateboarders, roller-bladers, scooters
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Insult to law abiding
PC Triffitt's simplistic thought that the temporary footpath closures, due to the foot and mouth outbreak, have contributed to a fall in rural crime (April 23) would be amusing were they not so insulting to the legions of law-abiding walkers and country-goers
