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Bags of irony
A BIG thank you to City of York Council for finally removing sandbags from our street, only five months after the great floods of York. Not surprising... because they delivered them two days after the water had gone! Glen Fisher, Manor Park Close, Rawcliffe
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Staying Power
I HAVE worked here man and boy... Not many people can say that these days but perky head porter Mike Fawcett can and does with pride. Tomorrow he celebrates 38 years at the The Royal York Hotel... boy and man. Father of six and grandfather of nine, 53
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Nelson Mandela in Yorkshire
A frail Nelson Mandela arrived at Leeds/Bradford Airport today with a cheery wave to the crowd of airport staff, onlookers and the press. A member of the crew of his Multiflight Falcon 100 had to help him negotiate the steep aircraft steps onto the apron
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500-home scheme back on track
Plans for a proposed 500-home village in York are set to resume after a Government minister backtracked on his claim the land is in the green belt. In a report to members of City of York Council's executive committee, members are asked to approve the
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City's fantasy finale
After witnessing his Manchester United side crowned Kings of Europe on that balmy Barcelona night two years ago, Sir Alex Ferguson was just about able to mumble the memorable words "Football... bloody hell". If someone had managed to push a microphone
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Slick York's winning start
York Cricket Club got their 2001 season off to a cracking start with a thumping 97-run victory over Rotherham. The match at Clifton Park was one of only two games in the Yorkshire ECB County Premier League which was completed. Bad weather combined with
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A musical key
Music is the food of love, according to Shakespeare. But for a group of autistic York youngsters, it may just be the way to unlock their emotions, finds STEPHEN LEWIS WHEN Liam Brunskill first saw the drum kit at his granddad Alan's house, his eyes lit
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Head toasts new role
Sitting down to breakfast with his pupils in Acomb, headteacher Mark Barnett is looking forward to heading up the biggest primary school in York and North Yorkshire. Westfield Junior and Infant Schools, which serve Chapelfields and the surrounding area
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Stately venue for show
The show must always go on, but for a group of drama students it nearly didn't - until staff at a Ryedale stately home stepped in. Performing arts students from Park Lane College in Leeds were planning to perform Alice In Wonderland at Lotherton Hall
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Bird sanctuary wins charity status
A bird sanctuary which takes in abandoned and injured pets has gained charity status... and it's all thanks to the Evening Press. Pampered Parrots will now be eligible to apply for support grants and organisers will be able to raise money to help look
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Ex-test heroes shine
The clock was turned back over 20 years at Dunnington where the spectators were treated to the sight of former West Indian Test colleagues Collis King and Alvin Kallicharran sharing a three figure partnership. The pair put on 109 for the third wicket
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Veterans at museum
Hundreds of veterans from the Second World War and the Korean War gathered at Eden Camp, Malton, at the weekend for two days of reunions and ceremonial. On Saturday, the museum hosted the "Escapers and Invaders", members of the Royal Air Force and the
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Slick York's winning start
York Cricket Club got their 2001 season off to a cracking start with a thumping 97-run victory over Rotherham. The match at Clifton Park was one of only two games in the Yorkshire ECB County Premier League which was completed. Bad weather combined with
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Station protest 'to be peaceful'
A May Day protest is planned tomorrow at York railway station - but it is expected to pass off peacefully, in stark contrast to those planned in London. Members and supporters of the York Socialist Alliance will gather outside the station at 7.45am to
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Pikes snap up promotion
Pickering Town have won promotion to the Northern Counties East League premier division after a 4-2 defeat of Louth United. "They did well and I take my hat off to them," said boss Jimmy Reid. "There's been a lot of work done. The success has not come
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Thrilling finale for hopefuls
The scene is set for a battle royal at New Lane on Wednesday night (7.00pm) between York RI and Malton and Norton. Both kept their promotion hopes alive by winning away on Saturday and if Malton win the midweek encounter they'll clinch promotion while
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Litter fears over burger plan
A neighbour of the threatened York pub, The Frog Hall, fears a proposed drive-through McDonalds could turn his neighbourhood into something resembling 'a seedy corner of Leeds'. John Britton, who has lived near the Frog Hall, in Layerthorpe, York, for
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Things can only get better...
Lee Crooks has set his sights on bringing in a play-maker to add a cutting edge to the York Wasps attack before next week's trip to Doncaster Dragons. The Wasps again struggled to break down the defence in yesterday's 54-6 home defeat by Whitehaven in
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Victims still in caravans
A village near Selby still resembles a caravan park six months after the November floods. More than 80 houses in Gowdall are still empty and the village is not expected to be fully occupied until after Christmas. A burger van has been installed behind
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Living with floods nightmare
The pictures of York's flood devastation faded from international news bulletins six months ago. But the nightmare that the highest waters in living memory brought to hundreds of city residents is still very much alive. As a delegation left Rawcliffe
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Potter weaves magic ending
Safety sealer Graham Potter is hopeful his amazing injury time strike that finally banished York City's lingering relegation worries is further proof his fortunes are on the turn. The former England Under-21 international is only now winning over the
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I'd HATE you to read this...
SALES of diaries are booming. The Bridget Jones effect is hitting the high street with record numbers of sales expected this year - the film broke all box office records when it opened a couple of weeks ago. I for one - an extremely judgmental filmgoer
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Banking on hols disaster
THERE'S something in the air at bank holiday time. Something that is intent on scuppering - or at the very least severely disrupting - people's enjoyment of a few welcome days off work. Look at the evidence. Over the weekend, accident and emergency departments
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Luck who's talking...
WAS it luck or skill that saw England beat Albania in the recent World Cup qualifier? If the opinions of many fans questioned after the Euro 2000 tournament is anything to go by, then, sadly, it will be the former. A sample of supporters questioned as
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Things can only get better...
Lee Crooks has set his sights on bringing in a play-maker to add a cutting edge to the York Wasps attack before next week's trip to Doncaster Dragons. The Wasps again struggled to break down the defence in yesterday's 54-6 home defeat by Whitehaven in
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First division games reduced
BOGGY grounds caused havoc in the first division with three games being abandoned without a ball being delivered. These were Beverley v York, Carlton Towers v Stamford Bridge and Pocklington v Stillington. Two of the remaining games were called off in
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Magnets'Downey destroys Alliance
ONLY two games were started in division two but both were played to completion as sides were skittled out for under 50. League newcomers Hull Zingari were disappointed that their debut match against old East Yorkshire rivals Bridlington was totally washed
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Let Frog Hall stay in place
REGULARS at the Frog Hall are up against it in their battle to save the pub. They must defeat the combined forces of globalisation, corporate America and a property developer if their local is to survive. And they only have a week. It is a tall order,
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Minstermen savour safety
Terry Dolan admitted he rode a roller-coaster of emotions after York City's last-gasp clamber to safety at Torquay United. The 2-2 draw and point, courtesy of Graham Potter's improbable injury-time equaliser direct from a corner, was enough to safeguard
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Hardly the people
PEOPLE like us or the usual suspects? The selection of the Great and the Good by those same people to sit in the reformed House of Lords while being greatly disappointing should hardly come as a surprise (York charity work is a 'people's peer', April
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Priorities wrong
I WISH to complain about the metal grate that used to surround the base of the tree outside 3 As cycle shop in Front Street, Acomb. It is broken and caused my wheelchair to topple over backwards. I banged the back of my head on the pavement. On Good Friday
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Gutted by fire
WE were so sorry to read of the fire which has gutted Denvy Electronics in North Moor Road, Huntington (April 19). Since the shop first opened we have received the very best service. A call out has been responded to almost immediately. The repair service
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No swanning around for Ferdy
BALLYGARVAN merits an interest in the Cyril The Swan Intermediate Handicap Hurdle on Huntingdon's card. The gelding finished second at the course on Boxing Day for local trainer Chris Kinane. Ballygarvan is now with Ferdy Murphy in North Yorkshire and
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Wooing back the tourists
More hard work lies ahead for tourism workers seeking to woo transatlantic tourists back to York. The extent of the misconceptions being spread about foot and mouth, flooding and other issues in the United States became apparent when a group of American
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Vale League's damp start
The dismal spring weather had a profound affect upon the opening day of the Horwath Pulleyn Heselton York Vale Cricket league with just five games being completed over the weekend, writes John Parkin. In the first division newly-promoted Ovington made
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The day punters put on a legal bet
THE State-run Lottery has made gamblers of us all. So it comes as a surprise to recall how the establishment frowned on betting until relatively recently. Tomorrow marks the 40th anniversary of the legalisation of betting shops. This change wasn't as
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Vale League's damp start
The dismal spring weather had a profound affect upon the opening day of the Horwath Pulleyn Heselton York Vale Cricket league with just five games being completed over the weekend, writes John Parkin. In the first division newly-promoted Ovington made
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Rail buffs flock to Moors station
Railway enthusiasts celebrated the age of diesel power on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway at the weekend. The famous railway, which is usually dominated by steam locomotives, made room for the trains which were brought in during the 1950s to take over
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Jolly good Fellows
Yorkshire's opening county championship game turned into an epic contest at Canterbury, where they snatched a dramatic four wicket win over Kent with two balls remaining. The eventual match winners were Gary Fellows and Michael Lumb, the latter taking
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Road closed to traffic
Teck Street, in York, will be closed to traffic between 8am and 4pm on Friday, May 4, Friday, May 25, and Wednesday, June 13, while engineers carry out roadworks. The closure will not affect emergency services, or access to property in the street. Updated
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Debutant Baker answers call
Yorkshire were in buoyant mood today for their Benson and Hedges Cup match against Derbyshire at Headingley which marked the opening of their home season. Confidence was high after a tense four-wicket triumph with just two balls to spare against Kent
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Service resumes at church
Worship continued as usual at St Giles's Church, Copmanthorpe, yesterday, despite sadness among the congregation at the departure of their vicar following an affair with a parishioner. During the service the Archdeacon of York, the Ven Richard Seed, said
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No safe haven for Wasps
Whitehaven piled more misery on York Wasps with another Cumbrian demolition job at Huntington Stadium. Just a week after Workington's visit ended in a 60-10 York defeat, Haven repeated the dose with a thoroughly professional performance to keep their
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Gabrielle puts soul into York gig
Soul diva Gabrielle confirmed her status as Britain's number one female singer/songwriter with a sensational sell-out concert at York's Barbican Centre. Wearing dark sunglasses and a full-length leather coat - the star's hallmark look - she kept the audience
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Tory candidate plays down race row
Controversial East Yorkshire MP John Townend has not put the Tory party's chances of retaining the seat at risk despite being at the centre of a race row, his successor said today. Greg Knight, who hopes to take over Mr Townend's constituency, which includes
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Stakes too high for Simon
A dreadful slice of luck cost Malton and Norton's Simon Dyson his chance of winning his first European Tour event yesterday. The Ryedale star led at 13 under par in the Portuguese Open in Faro after five holes in the final round. Joint overnight leader
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City's fantasy finale
After witnessing his Manchester United side crowned Kings of Europe on that balmy Barcelona night two years ago, Sir Alex Ferguson was just about able to mumble the memorable words "Football... bloody hell". If someone had managed to push a microphone
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Push for village bypass
Fresh efforts are being made to bring a bypass to the busy village of Stamford Bridge, near York. The parish council is being asked to consider the issue once more after a serious road crash when a lorry demolished a wall and narrowly missed a house,
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Minstermen savour safety
Terry Dolan admitted he rode a roller-coaster of emotions after York City's last-gasp clamber to safety at Torquay United. The 2-2 draw and point, courtesy of Graham Potter's improbable injury-time equaliser direct from a corner, was enough to safeguard
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A fine sight, by George
Crowds lined the streets of York for the annual Scout and Guide St George's Day parade at the weekend. Around 2,000 members of the Scout and Guide movements from the York area took part in the parade, which departed from the Eye of York and wound its
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Trouble flares on city estate
Police were repeatedly called to disturbances involving youths on a York estate over the weekend. In the early hours of today, three youths were seen running off after two cars were torched on the old Imperial Hotel site, in Crichton Avenue, Clifton.
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Jolly good Fellows
Yorkshire's opening county championship game turned into an epic contest at Canterbury, where they snatched a dramatic four wicket win over Kent with two balls remaining. The eventual match winners were Gary Fellows and Michael Lumb, the latter taking
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Debutant Baker answers call
Yorkshire were in buoyant mood today for their Benson and Hedges Cup match against Derbyshire at Headingley which marked the opening of their home season. Confidence was high after a tense four-wicket triumph with just two balls to spare against Kent
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White feels benefit
YORKSHIRE CCC have awarded a benefit next season to their England all-rounder Craig White. White, 31, lives in Scarborough and joined Yorkshire in 1990 after returning to his native county after living in Australia. He made his Test debut in 1994 and
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Waiving the white flag
I'M trying hard to be a Surrendered Wife. Like many other women who have heard all about this lifestyle - renowned for instilling harmony into your marriage - I thought I would give it a go. The idea - hit upon by American Laura Doyle - involves giving
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Why I'm losing the chore war
I'VE lost count of the number of times my boss has given me a dressing down for untidiness. The state of my desk, the floor around it and the drawers that never shut due to mounds of paper are, as is pointed out to me, not only a health hazard but must
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Prince cleans loo, big deal!
This week, across the globe, billions of 18-year-olds have cooked their own breakfast. Billions of them have cleaned the loo. And billions have helped to hang out the washing. Yet only one has been featured on the national news for doing these basic tasks
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Wasps' triple trouble
INFLUENTIAL play-maker Rob Roberts will miss York Wasps' home clash with Whitehaven this Sunday(kick-off 4pm). Loose forward Roberts has a knee injury which, although not serious, "needs to be sorted out," according to Wasps coach Lee Crooks. Also ruled
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Simpson piles up career best
THE situation in division three mirrored that of the second division in that three games were abandoned without any play. One result has not been notified and a fair amount of play was possible in two games. Heworth's Jonathan Simpson found the Osbaldwick
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No safe haven for Wasps
Whitehaven piled more misery on York Wasps with another Cumbrian demolition job at Huntington Stadium. Just a week after Workington's visit ended in a 60-10 York defeat, Haven repeated the dose with a thoroughly professional performance to keep their
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Fear stalks the flood victims
SIX months on, and the rest of the world has all but forgotten the North Yorkshire floods. But for the victims, the misery did not end when the waters subsided. Families across the region, forced out of their homes by the floods, are still living in cramped
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It won't help the Frog Hall to sneer at others
PERHAPS those clamouring to save the Frog Hall pub should have a word with someone in public relations, for the attitude of campaigners will serve only to antagonise large parts of the drinking community. It appears that, as was the case with the nearby
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Defending the bridge
WHAT a fatuous suggestion from Ken Beavan (Letters, April 27) that the Millennium Bridge should have been designed for motor vehicles. Building another vehicle bridge across the Ouse would simply unleash suppressed demand for yet more car use, and funnel
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Who's bin had?
ON looking through the local improvement scheme proposals for the Bishophill Ward for 2001/2, I was astonished to find the provision of one poop scoop bin costed at £360 and one litter bin at £660. Where do City of York Council tender for these items,
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Banish this burger bar
IN reply to Ms. Boulton's letter about the 'Americanisation' of York with the proposed drive-through McDonald's (April 23), I can offer her no hope of salvation from the planners. I live in Ripon, a far smaller city than York, and I am afraid that our
