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York medics in court row
A row between doctors at a York medical practice has culminated in six GPs taking out an injunction against two colleagues. Under the terms of the judgement, patients of Monkgate doctors Martin Ashley and Gill Towler would not be able to move with them
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Gathering Light, Richard Ross, Impressions Gallery, Castlegate, York, ends Saturday. Admission free.
LIKE a moth, American photographer Richard Ross is drawn to light. Indeed, he has spent the past ten years working on a series of photographs devoted to this theme, and more specifically to the way light falls on objects. You may recall another Impressions
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Why it's got to be Ken
IF the Tories want advice as to who should be their next leader, they shouldn't bother asking other Tories. For a start there are hardly enough of them left to make a decent-sized focus group. They would do better polling Labour and Liberal Democrat voters
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Nick Richardson
Position: midfield Born: April 11, 1967, Halifax Other clubs: Halifax, Cardiff, Wrexham (loan), Bury, Chester Apps 2000-01: 16 (1) Goals: 1 A string of steady displays after joining the club when City hit rock bottom in February. His endeavours went unnoticed
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Neville Stamp
Position: left back Born: July 7, 1981, Reading Other clubs: Reading Apps 2000-01: 13 (4) Goals: 0 After an impressive trial period at the start of last season was offered a one-year deal. His appearances were limited but had his contract by another year
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Lee Nogan
Position: striker Born: May 21, 1969, Cardiff Other clubs: Oxford, Brentford, Southend, Watford, Reading, Notts County, Grimsby, Darlington, Luton Apps 2000-01: 16 Goals: 6 Probably the key factor in City's end of season revival. Weighed in with some
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Cyclist warning signs at death junction
A safety scheme for cyclists is being launched on the A64 near York where Olympic cyclist Peter Longbottom was killed more than three years ago. Mr Longbottom, an Olympic and Commonwealth Games competitor from Malton, died when his bike was struck by
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James lands top award
Fifteen New Earswick swimmers had a successful weekend at the Scarborough A/B Graded Meet, collecting 15 first, 11 second and four third place trophies, plus 12 medals for fourth to sixth place and five speeding certificates. Thirteen-year-old James Richards
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York-born Tory launches power bid
Outsider David Davis was today poised to declare his challenge for the leadership of the Tory party. Supporters of the York-born MP said Mr Davis would formally launch his bid to succeed William Hague at a mid-morning press conference at Carlton House
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Poppleton keep up pressure
Poppleton keep up the pressure Poppleton were ruthless against a weakened Wigginton in division one of the Tyke Petroleum Men's League. Both Robert Moore and Duncan Prior and Alex Moore/John Fisher scored 29 of the 86 games which gave Poppleton eight
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Does Yorkshire need its own Parliament?
Campaigners were hoping the Government would support a regional assembly in Yorkshire in today's Queen's Speech. But do we really need one? We seek out views for and against. YES ...says Mark Hill, of the Campaign For Yorkshire and Co-ordinator of the
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Six of the best for Riccall
Riccall beat Dunnington in division four of the Fulford Ladies Invitation League to give them six straight wins and move them four points clear at the top of the table. Joan Oxtoby and Sue Warren had a good 8-4 win and two 6-6 draws. Five rubbers ended
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Family pulled from house blaze
Two police officers and a neighbour were today commended for their bravery in entering a smoke-filled house to rescue a young mother and her baby after a chip pan fire. The mother, aged 18, and her 15-month-old son, were asleep at their home in High Garth
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Woof justice over spicy secret
Chart topper Geri Halliwell may once have told her fans to "spice up your life", but there was only one man she turned to when she wanted to spruce up her dog. That was North Yorkshire groomer David Fielding, a man with two careers, but an undying passion
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Civic Trust chief steps down
The man who has been at the centre of York's life and heritage for nearly 40 years is to step down from his post. John Shannon has decided to retire as chairman of York Civic Trust after 38 years. Mr Shannon joined the trust in time to write the inspirational
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Tax dodgers face crushing blow
Road tax dodgers beware your car could be crushed into a compact cube of metal and plastic. The graphic warning of the possible fate of unlicensed vehicles was given on York's Knavesmire today. The city's racecourse formed the backdrop to the launch of
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Would Hugh believe it?
An historic vacuum cleaner that has been passed down through the family of York MP Hugh Bayley has been donated to a York museum. The Hoover machine, bought in 1955 by Mr Bayley's grandmother, has served four members of the family. "It was passed on to
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Crewe cut for City
York City were today handed a plum home tie against First Division Crewe Alexandra in the first round of next season's new look Worthington Cup. The match will have an added edge for supporters of both clubs - it will be the first time the two sides have
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Orange glows
York Acorn Rugby League Club's two youngest sides were in dominant form when they took on their Stanningley counterparts. The Under-8s won by six tries to one in both of the two matches they played. Prolific try-scorer Sam Orange added another five to
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Tribute to former hospital matron
A senior nursing figure who cared for thousands of patients in her role as matron of two former hospitals in York has died aged 89. Mary Snowball, who was a popular resident of St Olave's Nursing Home, York, since moving there in 1984, dedicated her life
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MP's hopes for commuter service
Selby MP John Grogan says he is "hopeful" that a train service between York and Selby will be reinstated, following the controversial decision to replace it with a bus. Outrage was caused among rail passengers when Arriva decided that its 6pm York to
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Purge on Internet criminals
An Internet watchdog aimed at cracking down on rogue traders across the north is to be set up in North Yorkshire. The computer crime and forensic unit would be based at the county council's Northallerton headquarters, but would cover an area including
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Threat to future of top show
A rural tradition which is over a century may end if a new leading light cannot be found. The cancellation this week of the Bishop Wilton Show, held at Stamford Bridge, was forced by the foot and mouth crisis. But organisers say unless a new show secretary
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City protg wins big break
York City trainee Chris Hogg is poised for football's ultimate test next month. Hogg, who will start a three-year scholarship at Bootham Crescent next season, has been named in the England Under-17s squad to face two of the world's traditional football
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Friendly fire prices
York City today announced ticket details for their pre-season friendlies against Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United at Bootham Crescent. The club will be operating its popular 'kid-a-quid' scheme for the match against the Owls, on Tuesday, July 31,
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Shabby hospital lifts are up for a major refit
I WAS sorry to read the letter from Derek Wortley (June 8) and the follow up from Elizabeth Harris (June 12) about the state of the lifts in York District Hospital. I would agree that the lifts have all looked shabby for far too long. But your readers
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George is a let-down
I am becoming increasingly dismayed with President George W Bush's administration. Firstly he advocates a Star Wars system that will only make the world a more volatile place and put North Yorkshire directly in the firing line, then he effectively rips
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Crooks' future in balance
Lee Crooks' future as York Wasps coach is hanging in the balance after the club revealed they were not in a position to offer him a new contract. The financial state of the Wasps means they are unable to offer contracts until they have money in place
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Crooks' future in balance
Lee Crooks' future as York Wasps coach is hanging in the balance after the club revealed they were not in a position to offer him a new contract. The financial state of the Wasps means they are unable to offer contracts until they have money in place
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We must all cut back on waste
EVERY household in Britain throws away about one ton of rubbish each year. That adds up to 20 million tons that we have to bury or burn annually. It is a scandalous waste that threatens our future. Landfill sites and incinerators are not sustainable solutions
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Kinane's saintly chance of Gold
Top Irish jockey Mick Kinane, who had a frustrating opening day at Royal Ascot, can get back on top tomorrow. Kinane teams up with San Sebastian in the £210,000 Gold Cup and is fancied to repeat his success of 12 months ago on Kayf Tara. Yesterday, Kinane
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St Oswald's tag along as York champions
Fulford primary school St Oswald's are heading to Harrogate this weekend to represent York at tag rugby in the 2001 North Yorkshire Youth Games. They beat off the challenge of 20 rival schools to win the qualifying competition in the mixed under-11s category
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Escrick riders gallop full tilt to Brit places
A THREE-FORKED honour has been captured by pupils from Queen Margaret's School in Escrick. Charlotte Ward and Sarah Taylor have both been selected for the British Pony Event team, Charlotte aboard her pony Buddy, and her school-mate on her pony named
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Students lead way in fashion stakes
Fashion students will tomorrow be parading their designs on the catwalk as a finale to their courses at York College. The students are completing two-year national diploma courses. Marie Neal-Smith, fashion lecturer, said: "The designs are based on a
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Anger over A64 safety delays
The Highways Agency was today accused of betraying motorists by breaking commitments to improve safety at notorious Bilbrough Top. The agency was also presented with alternative, "cheaper" proposals to its £3.9 million scheme for a flyover at the A64
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Woman hurt in theme park crash
A health and safety probe is underway at a North Yorkshire theme park today after a woman was airlifted to hospital with head and spinal injuries. She was injured when a fairground ride went wrong at Lightwater Valley near Ripon this afternoon. Ambulance
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Scott Emmerson
Position: striker Other clubs: None York appearances 2000/01 3 (5) Goals: 1 Goal-starved City dropped the young striker in at the deep end during their miserable mid-season run. His winner at Rochdale kick-started City's climb away from the foot of the
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Women's rape fear terror
Three terrified women feared they were going to be raped as a North Yorkshire man with mental health problems carried out a series of "bizarre" early morning attacks. Philip Wood, 36, who had a child with him during the attacks, confronted two of his
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Paul pedals health message
Keen York cyclist Paul Graham is set to ride from Land's End to John O'Groats in aid of The Prostate Cancer Charity and The Multiple Sclerosis Society this weekend. You can sponsor Paul by writing to him c/o 6 Howe Hill Close, Holgate, York, YO26 4SN.
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£163m cancer centre approved
Dramatic changes in cancer services which will affect patients in North Yorkshire have been approved by health chiefs. A £163 million specialist cancer centre, to be built at St James's Hospital in Leeds, is one step closer to fruition after North Yorkshire
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£8m drawing on show at Brideshead
An original Michelangelo drawing is set to make a brief return to the home where it was hidden for several hundred years. The 'Mourning Woman' drawing, which was rediscovered at Castle Howard, is set to go under the hammer at Sotheby's next month. But
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Glover spurs 'Gate to top spot
A 6-1 drubbing of Winning Post takes Fulfordgate one point clear in York White Rose Ladies Darts League division one. Beryl Glover's heavy scoring was a main factor, while Karen Reasbeck rounded off the win with 23 darts. Sun Inn hit back from 2-0 down
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Residents fume as road dug up, again
Residents of a York suburb are furious their road is going to be dug up again - shortly after their lives were last turned upside down by major works. And they say the upheaval could have been avoided had gas company Transco taken the chance to work with
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Farms disease sees shows won't go on
What may be the last remaining agricultural show in North Yorkshire - The Bishop Wilton Show - has been axed because of the foot and mouth crisis. It is believed the event would have been the only agricultural show to be held this year. The show's cancellation
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Earswick crash to foot of table
The top three teams remain in the same order in division six with leaders Riccall winning against Bishopthorpe 64-44. Wistow stay second after their 6-4 win against New Earswick which sends Earswick to the bottom spot. Wistow then lost the chance to be
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Poppleton lose unbeaten record
Poppleton, the holders of the IT Sports Mixed League division one title, lost their unbeaten record to their closest rivals York in a thrilling match, 55-53. Poppleton won the rubbers count but York's Steve Smith and Kate Rorrison won their first rubber
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Bleach decision imminent
The case of jailed North Yorkshire arms dealer Peter Bleach is now likely to be resolved by the middle of next month. The Foreign Office had hoped a decision from the Indian Government on a petition demanding Bleach's release would come as early as this
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County FA ponders legal move
A growing personal claims culture among footballers has contributed to the North Riding County FA proposing a change in its legal status. That was the opinion of county FA secretary Mark Jarvis, who stressed the move was also intended to make the association
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Dog's horrific poison death
Police are investigating the horrific death of a gundog after it picked up a dead pigeon illegally laced with poison. Sally, a two-year-old Labrador, collapsed to the ground and started foaming at the mouth while out walking with her owner, David Oddy
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Paceman faces test for openers
Chris Elstub will be a man with a mission when he opens the bowling for the Bradford and Leeds Universities' Centre of Excellence in the three-day match with Yorkshire which starts at Bradford Park Avenue tomorrow. The former Spen Victoria paceman, who
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Cricket steward on mend
Stephen Speight, the 31-year-old cricket steward from Bradford who was injured during the Headingley pitch invasion on Sunday's was released from hospital yesterday afternoon. Mr Speight's injuries were not quite so serious as first feared although he
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Injury scare for Wasps colt
York Wasps Academy prop forward Tom Lyons is being detained in a Cumbrian hospital after suffering a serious injury during the 34-18 defeat at Workington Town on Sunday. It was feared Lyons, who also plays for Acorn under-16s, had broken his neck when
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Luckiest woman alive
An asthma ttack victim dragged from her smoke-filled flat by an alert neighbour said today: "I must be the luckiest woman alive." Selby widow Jean Baker said she owed her life to neighbour Carole Townsend, 57, who was praised by firefighters for her swift
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Disaster report slams rail firm
Railtrack revealed today that an advance warning system will be commissioned at York's notorious blackspot railway signal by the end of the summer - as a public inquiry report into the Paddington crash accused the company of institutional paralysis. Lord
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Baby cruelty case pair walk free
The parents of a York baby, whose death was described as "perhaps a dark and dreadful secret", walked free from court today after being dramatically cleared by a judge. Lauren Gales was five weeks old when she died with brain damage, fractured ribs, and
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TV murder reward offered
A £5,000 reward was today offered in an attempt to unravel a murder mystery. Crimestoppers have put up the cash for information about the killing of David Williamson, 57, whose body was found on a roadside between Huby and his home village of Sutton-on-the-Forest
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Minster launch for mission
Hundreds of people from all over York and adjoining areas are expected to converge on York Minster on Sunday (7pm) for the launch of a series of meetings taking place next year under the banner of Just 10 In York. The speaker at Sunday's launch will be
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Highe nets opening win
One of only two river matches fished in Yorkshire on the opening weekend saw 60 anglers struggle with a rising and coloured Ouse at Nun Monkton. The river, which had been in fine fettle, fell foul of some freak thunder storms on the previous day as lob
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OAP hurt in 999 incident
An 81-year-old woman was injured after being hit by an ambulance in an East Yorkshire town. The pensioner began to cross the road at South Marine Drive, Bridlington, in front of the ambulance and despite avoiding action being taken by the driver, the
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Clifton's search
York Sunday Afternoon Football League division one champions Clifton Hotel are looking for players for the new season. Training starts on July 8. Players must be aged 16 or above. The club are also looking for a sponsor. Anybody interested should contact
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Soccer award for William
William Badderson won the Player of the Year award at Thornton-le-Dale Football Club's presentation evening. Runner-up was Mark Shepherd while Richard Swier was the top goalscorer. The club hold their annual general meeting on Sunday, July 1 at the Buck
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Town police monitor 'sex tourism' toilets
Police in Malton have taken action to prevent public toilets in the town being used by sex tourists. The toilets in Market Square came under the spotlight last month when they were advertised on an Internet sex site as a place for gay men to meet. The
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Mighty Marcia close to flourish
Champions Marcia had all but secured a place in the quarter-finals of the University of York Men's Six-a-side Tournament even before this week's final group games. Going for a hat-trick of successive titles, Marcia headed their group with a 100 per cent
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Dancers put best foot forward
The Millennium Bridge and York Railway Station became the two latest venues to become dancing stages for Dance Week York. Part of the festival has been christened Dance 2001: A Space Oddity, to encourage dancers to opt for more unusual dancing venues.
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City trials recycling scheme
Tough new recycling rules mean the future for waste disposal could lie in schemes like one being tested in a York suburb. Huge increases in the amount of rubbish we are producing, and a move away from landfill disposal, means local councils are legally
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Coroner quizzed by fraud squad
Coroner Jeremy Cave is to be interviewed by North Yorkshire Police's fraud squad on Tuesday. Mr Cave is coroner for the districts of Claro and Craven in North Yorkshire, which include Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon and Skipton, as well as being coroner
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Pig farmers face new stock disease
Disaster has struck again for pig farmers in the East Riding who are battling to control an outbreak of a new disease capable of wiping out up to 20 per cent of their young stock. Over the past two years pig farmers have struggled to survive through economic
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Why involve church?
The involvement of the Church of England in the Brussels regional assembly scheme makes one ask questions. Why were bishops, not to mention archbishops, set up to head the campaigns to persuade the rest of us that it would be a good idea to hand over
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Election thank you
I WISH to thank the Evening Press and your reporters for the excellent opportunity you afforded each candidate to put their case in the run up to the General Election. Unfortunately it makes it all the more hard for me to accept that my vision of the
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Call off the hounds
ALL in good time an official announcement will be forthcoming as to who is going to lead the Conservative Party. Until then I wish the media would stop hounding possible contenders. Little seems to have altered in this direction since the voracious pursuing
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Hock, aye's the coup for Mary Jane
Mary Jane Simpson is poised to be a Mary Jane, queen of Scots, after her selection for the Scotland Under-16s hockey team. A pupil at Queen Margaret's School in Escrick, the 15-year-old will join up with the Scottish team on a summer tour of Germany.
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Lively times ahead
TONY Blair's pledge to improve the public services was at the heart of the Queen's Speech. New Bills will mean more changes for Britain's reform-weary schools, place more NHS resources in the hands of medical staff, and ask more of our police. It is an
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City protg wins big break
York City trainee Chris Hogg is poised for football's ultimate test next month. Hogg, who will start a three-year scholarship at Bootham Crescent next season, has been named in the England Under-17s squad to face two of the world's traditional football
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And that's a fact
Books are full of fantastic facts. CHRIS TITLEY purloined these 20 from the latest offerings on the non-fiction shelf. 1 The Public Records Office has on its books details of a naval ancestor who was court-marshalled for "offences with a goat below deck
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The Night Of The Triffids by Simon Clark (Hodder & Stoughton, £17.99)
THE flesh-eating triffids are back and hungrier than ever! To mark the 50th anniversary of John Wyndham's classic, The Day Of The Triffids, Doncaster-based author Simon Clark has conjured up a sequel of which I'm sure Wyndham, who died in 1969, would
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Media rights bid back on
Go Racing's on-off bid for media rights was back on course today after last minute talks to salvage the £307million contract with the British Horseracing Board. Earlier this week Go Racing, a consortium involving race track operator Arena Leisure, BSkyB
