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Schools' county challenge
YORK youngsters are being given the chance to represent the city at the North Yorkshire Youth Games this summer. A big programme of coaching sessions in a wide range of sports has been organised by City of York Council's York Leisure department. At the
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Deer freed from park railings
Park railings, a fast-flowing river and foot and mouth disease were not enough to defeat a plucky deer which survived a traumatic day in York. With the help of firefighters and the RSPCA the two-year-old roe buck is back in the bushes where he belongs
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Frog Hall neighbours fear litter
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, for 21 years
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World-wide free press makes tyrants tremble
On World Press Freedom Day, CHRIS TITLEY examines the importance of a free press THE North Yorkshire journalist faces certain hazards. A justifiably irate phone call from the man whose name you spelled wrongly. A volley of abuse from the 'neighbour from
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Woman died after surgical 'mishap'
A woman died eight days after a "mishap" during surgery at a York private hospital, an inquest heard. A coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death on Carolyn Grace Mollo, 61, of St Clement's Grove, York. Mrs Mollo died in York District Hospital eight
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Nurse gets MBE at Palace
A nurse whose tender loving care for her patients earned her an MBE has spoken of her pride after being presented with the award at Buckingham Palace by the Queen. Patricia Pagan,who has run the anticoagulant unit at York District Hospital for the past
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RI stir up promotion chase
The promotion issues at the top of Yorkshire Three will go down to the wire after York RI beat leaders Malton and Norton 34-3 at New Lane last night. Victory for RI means they are now locked on points with both Malton and Skipton at the top of the table
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Museum charges 'may be scrapped'
The National Railway Museum, in York, is "very likely" to scrap its admission charges from December 1, the museum's chief said today. Andrew Scott said the trustees who control the museum were likely to accept a new deal offered by the Government which
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City still seeking answers
YORK City's first away defeat in almost three months but perhaps it may prove a welcome reality check A remarkable run of just one defeat in 14 and subsequent clamber to safety had understandably got fans already looking ahead to next season with renewed
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Lightning shock at theme park
A man narrowly escaped with his life when lightning struck at Flamingo Land. Theme park guard David Glanville, from Goathland, was thrown to the ground, but was merely shaken up by the incident. The park was temporarily out of action when the power went
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On the up...more bollards planned
Three more rising bollards could be on their way to York. The bollards, activated by sensors, would open up currently closed roads around the city to offer buses access. The proposals, part of the new metro bus network being introduced by First York and
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Paceman Hoggard hit by injury
Yorkshire and England fast bowler Matthew Hoggard is likely to miss the first Test against Pakistan at Lord's starting on May 17 because of the back injury he suffered at Canterbury on the first day of the season. A hospital scan has revealed a muscular
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York officer's Yeoman service
An Army officer from York proudly donned a distinctive new uniform and met the Queen after being picked for a prestigious post with Her Majesty's body guard. Captain Ray Duffy, 54, from Clifton Moor, was chosen from a long list of applicants to join the
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Crooks signs his man
York Wasps have taken their second player from Hull Kingston Rovers in as many weeks. Half-back Mark Dooley will figure in Sunday's trip to Doncaster Dragons after teaming up with the Wasps this week. As reported last week, Dooley was expected to sign
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Farms disease abating - PM
Prime Minister Tony Blair today announced the worst of the foot and mouth outbreak is over - paving the way for a June 7 General Election. He said: "It is clear we are winning the battle against foot and mouth. "The trend of the disease is clear and the
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University chief to retire
The man who has led the University of York for more than seven years said today he would retire after a period of great change and development for the university. Vice-chancellor Prof Ron Cooke has announced he is to retire in September 2002, when he
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Gulf veteran's life 'hell'
A distraught mother said today her son's life had become "absolute hell" because of what she believes is Gulf War syndrome. Susan Howells said her son, Gary, 29, of Fairburn, near Selby, had recently been put into care for the second time, suffering from
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Sorry Tykes Blewett
Yorkshire fans witnessed one of the best innings they have ever seen from Greg Blewett at Headingley yesterday - but this time the Australian was on the wrong side. Blewett hit a stylish 84 for Nottinghamshire who gained a comfortable six-wicket win in
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Let's be clear on dizzying choice of specs
Has Tony Blair inspired you to get a new pair of specs? Then look into our guide to all things optical, compiled by CHRIS TITLEY IT was an embarrassing slip-up that finally persuaded Tony Blair to don his glasses. The Prime Minister told the Association
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Keith leads by example
Easingwold chairman Keith Hollinrake came out of retirement to help his club's player shortage and played a significant role in their two wicket victory over Carlton Towers in division four of Hunters York and District Cricket League. Hollinrake's spinners
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Workers' rights and killer dust
ASBESTOS was once regarded as a miracle material. Cheap and fireproof, it was an all-purpose insulator used to lag buildings, railway carriages, even ironing boards. Now it is viewed as a serious health hazard. Asbestos fibres have caused thousands of
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Deadline near for IACS forms
THE Ministry of Agriculture is reminding farmers that the deadline for the return of IACS forms is May 15. Farmers in the ministry's north-east region must ensure that they get their forms to the MAFF office at Alverton Court, Crosby Road, Northallerton
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Every Frog must have its say...
IN response to J Dalby's letter (April 30), I should like to make one or two points clear. He wrote that I had a 'sly dig' at Bar 38 etc. Obviously, J Dalby did not understand the statement that I made. People come to the Frog Hall to play darts, dominoes
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NHS still fails us
WHAT a refreshing change to read some praise for our beleaguered NHS in York at last (April 28). I would like to do likewise but, sadly, cannot. When someone is told in December 1999 she needs two hip replacements and in May 2001 has no prospect of an
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Tony takes charge
THREE cheers for Tony Blair! As a resident in a community that owes so much to the farming industry I was delighted to read that little Phoenix the calf had been saved and that the scandalous 'cull at all costs' policy is being reined in. Although we
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Too many King Kongs
PERHAPS Popsy the cat (April 26) likes to be first in the pecking order. In a smaller way, so does my cat, Zak, who took over here two weeks before being joined by his feline companion, Pearl. Such an overwhelming desire to be cock-of-the-walk is understandable
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Where does it all go?
REMEMBER the fuel crisis last autumn? Well the issues raised then haven't gone away and the prices at the pumps are almost back to where they were in September. Under Labour the average family is now paying £5 more a week, every week, to fill up with
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EU rebellion over sugar
AGRICULTURE Minister Nick Brown led a sugar rebellion in Brussels, complaining that the EU is producing too much. EU ministers failed to agree on proposals to overhaul sugar producers' subsidies and quota protection, which opponents blame for high prices
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Get the gender right
C Wileman, who is aggrieved about his perceived exclusion from the census, is not only pedantic, he is wrong (April 25). A woman whose husband has died is called a widow, a man whose wife has died is called a widower. Both of these appellations are nouns
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Frozen memories
IT was nice seeing the pictures of the River Ouse frozen (April 27). But in January 1940 ice on the Ouse was thick enough to walk on. I was married on January 31, 1940 and my husband-to-be and I walked from Lendal Bridge to the footbridge near the railway
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Has Blair got real vision?
GLASSES on or glasses off? Either way the screen in front of me was still empty. So this set me thinking about Tony's new specs. Those of us who have been going around for years with vision-aids balanced on our noses might have reason to sniff at the
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Friend might be too good for Ryedale hope
Welcome Friend can thwart Ryedale hope Sugarfoot when Newmarket's Guineas' meeting starts tomorrow. The Hblb Leicestershire Stakes over seven furlongs is the target for Roger Charlton's potentially high-class colt, who was an impressive winner over the
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Asbestos probe at York site
Workers at York's former Monroe factory may have been contaminated by potentially dangerous asbestos dust in the mid-1980s. Contractors damaged white asbestos in the roof of a hangar while carrying out repair work, according to a company memo leaked to
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Squelchy openings
Incessant wet weather over the past few months has left many clubs struggling to complete their pre-season ground work and it may be weeks before we see true wickets and fast outfields. The first weekend of the season saw only six games completed in the
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Peter leads Tad challenge
Sixteen swimmers from Tadcaster swim squad took part in the Spa distance meet at Harrogate, alongside guests from Bathgate swimming club in Scotland. The Tadcaster squad gave a good account of themselves against strong opposition with Peter Webster taking
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All Blacks ponder future
New Earswick All Blacks Rugby League Club are to hold an extraordinary general meeting on Sunday to decide their future after their defeat last night virtually condemned them to a re-election spot at the bottom of the National Conference League. Among
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Boost for Pikes
Pickering Town's rivals for the Northern Counties East League division one title, Borrowash Victoria, missed out on the chance to go top last night as they lost 4-2 at Mickleover Sports. The result keeps alive Mickleover's faint hopes of catching Vics
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Thrush family's armoured nest
You might call it instinct, but a family of thrushes has chosen one of the most secure places to nest you could imagine - an armoured car at a North Yorkshire museum. They are currently holed up in a Ferret armoured car at Eden Camp, near Malton, where
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Pock catch champions napping
Goals in the first minute of each half secured the York FA Saturday Senior Cup for Pocklington in a 2-0 final win over new league champions Old Malton. The match got off to a flying start when, after only one minute of the game gone, Pocklington took
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Strickland's golden shot
An Alex Strickland strike two minutes from time saw Kirkbymoorside lift the North Riding FA County Cup last night for the first time. The hitman ran onto an Andrew Hodgson through ball, rounded the last man and slotted the ball home to give the Scarborough
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Verge death man identified
A man found dead at a roadside near Bridlington last Sunday had to be identified by his dental records, an inquest has revealed. Kevin Walker, of West Street, Swinton, near Malton, was found by officers from Humberside Police on a grass verge just west
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Spain gain aim
Leeds United will once more have to overcome the odds if they are to reach the European Cup final. Streetwise Valencia will start favourites in Spain after holding United 0-0 in the semi-final first leg at a super-charged Elland Road last night. But David
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Duo fined for theft
A young East Yorkshire pair got criminal convictions and a £270 court bill each when they made a trip to York. Barry Blackburn, 20, and Rachel Westmoreland, 18, both stole from HMV in Coney Street, on Saturday said Steven Ovenden, prosecuting. Each claimed
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Sorry Tykes Blewett
Yorkshire fans witnessed one of the best innings they have ever seen from Greg Blewett at Headingley yesterday - but this time the Australian was on the wrong side. Blewett hit a stylish 84 for Nottinghamshire who gained a comfortable six-wicket win in
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Squelchy openings
Incessant wet weather over the past few months has left many clubs struggling to complete their pre-season ground work and it may be weeks before we see true wickets and fast outfields. The first weekend of the season saw only six games completed in the
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Missile comment provokes fury
The Prime Minister's official spokesman has provoked outrage by suggesting the Government is ready to back the controversial "Son of Star Wars" project. Alastair Campbell said the US's plans for a National Missile Defence (NMD) system were - broadly speaking
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Complaint about sex doctor's wife
A former patient of disgraced psychiatrist William Kerr has complained to the GMC about his wife, Beryl Bromham. The patient, Kay Williams, told Leeds Crown Court in December she had confided in Dr Bromham about allegedly being indecently assaulted by
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A sheep show better baa non
Judges at this year's Masham Sheep Fair may be forgiven this year for thinking the entries look a bit lethargic. But it won't be down to foot and mouth or any other illness - it will be because they aren't real sheep, but dummies. Organisers have decided
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Boxing rings bell for Wharton
York's former triple boxing champion Henry Wharton is poised to climb back into the ring. The former undefeated British, Commonwealth and European super-middleweight champion is to sell up his thriving fish and chip shop to prepare for a sensational canvas
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At the market: Markets as collection centres
IN glorious early morning spring sunshine, and after two days of dry weather, I am mightily relieved to report that the dreadful foot and mouth epidemic appears to be abating. My fervent hope is that officialdom manages the departure of the disease with
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Paceman Hoggard hit by injury
Yorkshire and England fast bowler Matthew Hoggard is likely to miss the first Test against Pakistan at Lord's starting on May 17 because of the back injury he suffered at Canterbury on the first day of the season. A hospital scan has revealed a muscular
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Crooks signs his man
York Wasps have taken their second player from Hull Kingston Rovers in as many weeks. Half-back Mark Dooley will figure in Sunday's trip to Doncaster Dragons after teaming up with the Wasps this week. As reported last week, Dooley was expected to sign
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Wool, I never...
THEY are an ingenious bunch in Masham. It looked like the village Sheep Fair, famous for miles around, would go the same way as many agricultural shows due to the foot and mouth outbreak. Instead, organisers have turned this misfortune into a unique attraction
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First year success
AN ORGANIC farm set up in Ryedale with the help of retail giant Marks and Spencer has had a successful first year, say organisers. The store has invested £100,000 over three years at Stonechair Farm, near Malton, to help it develop a range of organic
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Rhyncosporium is now a worry
The following column is supplied by Derek Knight (01430 861988), a consultant for ADAS in East and North Yorkshire. ANOTHER month of poor weather in all areas has caused the now familiar backlog of delayed jobs, from nitrogen spreading, to spraying, to
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Quality forage stressed for dairy herds
GO all out for production, focus on forage quality and only invest in production aids proven to give an economic return, milk producers were advised this week by Ecosyl Products Ltd. "Rising milk prices and falling quota costs offer dairy farmers the
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'We need a new department'
"THE foot and mouth disease has hit the countryside after what has probably been the worst year for farming in the last half century and that the rural communities are staring disaster in the face. "The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) will
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Cash boost for rights of way
A QUARTER of a million pounds has been allocated to the region to help re-open rights of way closed by local authorities because of the foot and mouth crisis. The Country Land and Business Association will be carrying out risk assessments on paths closed
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Call to review MoD policy
IMPORTED meat bought by the Ministry of Defence may be linked to the foot and mouth outbreak. Is has been revealed that swill from MoD food was used on the farm where the epidemic is reported to have started. The LibDem parliamentary spokesman for Ryedale
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F & M patrols take to roads
FOOT and mouth patrols were taking to North Yorkshire's roads in an effort to halt illegal movement of livestock. County council officers were linking up with police to stop farmers' vehicles and check they have permission to move animals. The clampdown
