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999 teams crack response targets
AMBULANCE chiefs were today celebrating news that services across North and East Yorkshire are finally hitting their toughest fast-response targets. The success of the Tees, East and North Yorkshire Ambulance Service (TENYAS) in meeting the Category A
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Lincoln City 1 York City 3
AWAY day performances rarely get more polished than that produced by York City at Sincil Bank. The 3-1 win over Lincoln City was every bit as assured as the 3-0 thumping dished out to Torquay United last month, if not more so. It would not be an over
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Walk this way
A ten-kilometre walk is the latest initiative to beat breast cancer, reports MAXINE GORDON WHEN the organisers of the successful Race For Life event decided to launch a new sponsored walk also in aid of cancer research, York mum Morag Crudge was among
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Coasting along
Victoria Ellis takes in the views on a walk along the coast from Scarborough. The car park took a bit of finding, being curiously unsigned, but when I pulled up it would have been worth the drive just to sit there and enjoy the views of Scarborough Castle
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Perry's Garden Caf, Sleights
THE drive from Pickering to Sleights was stunning. The heather on the moors was in full bloom and although there was an autumnal edge to the air the day was almost perfect. Our mission was to locate a specific shrub which we had been told might be available
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Emerald isle
The Greek island of Corfu could be satisfied with trading on its gorgeous looks, but as NICK HALLISSEY discovered, there's more to it than that - including James Bond... MY fiance, Liz, is getting a tad fed up with me. Whenever we go on holiday, I find
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Praise for midwives
I WAS so glad to read the letter from Mr Squires (September 24) praising the staff of York District Hospital. Having just spent a few days in the maternity ward following the birth of my daughter, I wholeheartedly agree with Mr Squires' comments. Amid
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Adverts placed to fill top jobs
ADVERTS have been placed in the national press to fill vacancies at the top of the City of York Council's education department. The move means that the top of the department should finally be fully staffed by early in the New Year, after a year of change
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White Swan, Market Place, Pickering -reviewed 01/09/01
Dave Wiles savours an excellent supper A framed receipt, dated 1907, hanging on the restaurant wall of the White Swan in Pickering, shows a charge of £1 17s 6d for no less than 15 dinners. How times change. A three-course meal for the two of us - with
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Glory days at St Paul's
ONE of the most familiar landmarks outside the bar walls in York is St Paul's Church. Countless motorists see the imposing building every day as they travel along Holgate Road. It is built on an area known as Bishop Fields; but as historian Geoff Hodgson
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Looking for Cook
HE got everywhere, Captain James Cook RN, FRS. Born at Middles-brough, he went to school at Great Ayton and became an apprentice to a shipowner at Whitby before taking to the High Seas and becoming Britain's greatest explorer. But there's also another
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Farmers urged to contact ministry
STEPS are being taken to lift foot and mouth disease restrictions on farms across North Yorkshire. But the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is having trouble contacting all the farms affected by Form D control measures - including farms
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Ambulances doing the job
POOR response times have long cast a shadow over the reputation of North Yorkshire ambulance service. It was back in February 1999 when the then Health Secretary Frank Dobson approved the service's merger with its counterparts in Cleveland and East Yorkshire
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On the quiet
SO much conspires against the train traveller's rest. The tinny drumbeat leaking from the headphones of the heavy metal enthusiast. The electronic chirruping of the Game Boy. And, most irritating of all, the moronic massed chorus of "I'm on the train!
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Malton bringing home the bacon
MALTON Bacon Factory are the early pacesetters in division one after another convincing win against an under strength Wigginton Black Horse. They were helped on their way by an own goal and Nicky Cass added a second before the break. Nigel Allen netted
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Late agony for Heworth
A late conversion by Milford Marlins scrum-half Martin Kelly condemned Heworth to their first defeat of the National Conference League division two season after a thrilling game. Heworth had led 21-16 going into the last six minutes but then substitute
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Acorn stay top
York Acorn produced a solid, hard tackling display to register a club record sixth straight opening win of the campaign when beating a determined Normanton Knights 25-6 at home. The victory preserved their 100 per cent start to their term and, with Heworth
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Retiring Trust chief proposed as Freeman
THE OUTGOING chairman of York Civic Trust could become a Freeman of the city under new proposals being put before City of York Council. John Shannon has served as Civic Trust chairman for more than 30 years. During that time he has worked closely with
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RI miss out on try spree
YORK RI completely out played Castleford in their Yorkshire Two encounter at New lane although their superiority was not reflected in the 15-6 scoreline. Playing open running rugby, RI kept Castleford penned in their own half creating numerous chances
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Opera singer tries out play aria
A NEW playground was officially unveiled at a village near York - almost a year after its predecessor was ripped down. Excited youngsters at Newton-on-Ouse have been clambering on the new equipment since it was installed earlier this month. And on Saturday
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Selby hold all the aces
SELBY ripped up the form-book to pull off a surprise Yorkshire One victory against York at Clifton Park on Saturday. They fully merited their 13-3 win to give them their first victory of the season, leaving York to reflect on a poor display. York, seeking
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UK freezes £60bn terror assets
CHANCELLOR Gordon Brown today announced tough new powers to block the funding of terrorist groups. Mr Brown told the Labour Party conference that ready access to money is the "lifeblood of terrorism" and must be stopped. He revealed the Government had
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Hair we go, charity head shave
TWO brothers have shown solidarity with their cancer victim sister - by taking part in a sponsored head shave. The two, Ralph and Harry Atkinson, wanted to help sister Anne-Marie Collinson, of Acomb, who has lost all her hair through chemotherapy. So
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Fur flies over Fox on run
Controversy reigned after the third running of the Mascot Grand National at Huntingdon in which York City's very own Yorkie hurdled to a top 20 finish from 120 starters. The fun event, sponsored by online firm NetBetSports.com, was won in runaway fashion
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Pupils ready for university challenge
PARENTS in Tang Hall gave the thumbs-up to the area's first children's university when it was opened by the Lord Mayor of York, Coun Irene Waudby. A hall full of around 100 parents and children greeted the Lord Mayor, a former pupil, when she arrived
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Big is beautiful for York housebuilder
ENTRANTS in the Evening Press Business of the Year 2001 do not come much bigger than Persimmon plc, the York-based housebuilder which boasts 4,453 employees nationally. And not one of them would be surprised that the firm, which is based at Persimmon
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John calls time
SAME moustache, save service, same atmosphere, different prices. After 20 years at Walmgate's Five Lions, John Harrington is calling time for the very last time tomorrow. The 63 year old, who previously held the reins at the Shoulder of Mutton in Heworth
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Tadcaster brewery giant goes back to nature
Bass Brewers, which employs 123 people at the Tower Brewery, Tadcaster, keeps up the good work which earned the company so much praise as finalists of last year's Evening Press Business Awards. Once again, the brewery is seeking the Best Environmental
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More gaudy than goddess
A CORONATION Street barmaid. That's how one critic described cookery queen Nigella Lawson's new image. The so-called Domestic Goddess has swapped her natural black tresses for peroxide blonde locks. "She's far too old for that - she looks like mutton
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Nap Selection
Tom O'Ryan's nap selection from tomorrow's races is: Newmarket: 3.50 - High Pitched Updated: 12:43 Monday, October 01, 2001
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Pub gives play group £1,000 leap
A SELBY pub has raised abou £1,000 for a play group in one day. The Gypsy Moth, in Flaxley Road, organised a bungee jump and car boot sale at the nearby primary school on Saturday for Oscar's play group. Despite the rain, intrepid jumpers leapt from a
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Duke welds friendship at Thrall
THE Duke of York today began his new role as a special ambassador for trade and industry by visiting York Carriageworks Thrall Europa. The Duke was shown the entire wagon-making process at the Holgate Road-based business. He met workers and management
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Healing help for animals
Q I have a ten-year-old dog which has been diagnosed with the early stages of arthritis. I have been told that healing can help animals as well as people. Is this true, and do you know of a good animal healer? A Healing is a gentle, non-invasive therapy
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Aching arm
Q My left arm and wrist have been aching for a while, but I'm getting pins and needles in my left hand. I have heard that chiropractic could help but I am worried about manipulation. What can you suggest? A It sounds like you might be suffering from Carpal
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City versus England
YORK City fans may face a tricky club versus country dilemma next week when the Minstermen entertain Exeter at Bootham Crescent. On the same day, England entertain Greece at Old Trafford in their vital World Cup qualifier. City's game with the Grecians
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City parking problems demand a solution
THE residents of Fleming Avenue, a cul-de-sac of ten houses off Fifth Avenue, received a letter from the council informing them that because of a boundary change they will be joining the East Parade area residential parking scheme. Fleming Avenue will
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Hidden agendas
I APPLAUD the Evening Press for steering well clear of the warmongering journalism that has spread through the press in the wake of the recent tragic events in America. Media hacks have jettisoned any semblance of balanced coherent judgement in favour
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Pupils ready for university challenge
PARENTS in Tang Hall gave the thumbs-up to the area's first children's university when it was opened by the Lord Mayor of York, Coun Irene Waudby. A hall full of around 100 parents and children greeted the Lord Mayor, a former pupil, when she arrived
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The Tapas Tree Restaurant, Walmgate, York
STEPHEN LEWIS is disappointed by Walmgate's latest attempt to capture the taste of Spain. TAPAS, says a copy of the printed menu pasted up inside the window of the recently-opened Tapas Tree restaurant in Walmgate, originated in Spain. It evolved from
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Tower's Restaurant, York Hilton Hotel, reviewed 29/09/01
For some reason, when you think of going out for a meal, it's not usually to the likes of your Hiltons or Moat House Hotels. Perhaps it's the price; perhaps it's the feeling that the restaurants of hotels belonging to large chains are a bit lacking in
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Brilliant Stein hits Scarborough
VETERAN striker Mark Stein gave a masterclass of forward play as Dagenham and Redbridge destroyed Scarborough. The 35-year-old, who joined the Nationwide Conference leaders from Luton in the summer, scored a hat-trick and the Daggers roared to a 4-2 victory
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Shane sees Selby through
SELBY Town remain unbeaten in the premier division of the Northern Counties East League after a battling 1-1 draw against Sheffield. Selby made a good start, taking the lead through a Shane Forrest header after just seven minutes. But despite dominating
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Anti-flood measures on show
HUNDREDS of North Yorkshire residents turned up to an event aimed at helping them shore up their defences against flooding. Led by North Yorkshire County Council, the "flood fair" saw more than 40 exhibitors displaying products aimed at protecting homes
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Wigginton hammer champions
WIGGINTON Grasshoppers turned on the style to hammer Leeper Hare York and District Football league premier division champions Old Malton 4-0. Dave Crudass opened Wigginton's account with a well taken goal and after Old Malton missed a string of chances
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Farmers urged to contact ministry
STEPS are being taken to lift foot and mouth disease restrictions on farms across North Yorkshire. But the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is having trouble contacting all the farms affected by Form D control measures - including farms
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Captain's visit is just champion
RETIRING Yorkshire cricket captain, David Byas, who this summer led the team to their first county championship success in 33 years, met some potential players of the future on a visit to an East Riding school. David was guest of honour at an open day
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Pock sink at Scarborough
ON a waterlogged pitch Pocklington crashed to a heavy 32-0 defeat at Scarborough, where the home backs produced some remarkable handling in the conditions. The surface was only just playable with pools of standing water in numerous places, but Scarborough
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Bus passenger attacks drivers
BUS drivers were kicked and punched after an unruly passenger was asked to get off a bus at Malton bus station. The man, who was travelling from Leeds to Scarborough, was told to leave the bus by the driver when it stopped at 1.40pm on Saturday. The man
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Search for missing OAP
A PENSIONER whose abandoned car was found five miles from his Malton home is still missing. Police today continued to search for the 71-year-old man around Howe Bridge, where his car was found in a small lay-by on the A169 Malton to Pickering road. The
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Dolan's delight as Imps subdued
YORK City boss Terry Dolan hailed his quick-fire Minstermen after seeing their reputation for slow-starts disappear at Lincoln's Sincil Bank. Two goals inside the opening 15 minutes on Saturday paved the way for City's 3-1 triumph and helped stretch their
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Rapid reaction to world crisis pays off
NO sooner had Saville Audio Visual, of Millfield Lane, Nether Poppleton, submitted its entry for the Evening Press Business of the Year Awards when it found itself playing a major role in international preparations in the aftermath of the U.S. terrorist
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Pines Restaurant, 23 Nunnery Lane, York - Reviewed 15/09/01
When it comes to restaurants, Lynne Martin discovers the old ones are the best During the build up to this year's York Festival of Food and Drink it became a talking point among the Eating Out team, here at the Press, as to which was the oldest restaurant
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Proctorious
ACE poacher Michael Proctor doubled his tally for the season in York City's 3-1 win at Lincoln but shunned the limelight to heap praise on partner in crime Lee Nogan. Proctor's two goals, coming at the beginning and end of the match, capped a fine individual
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Sound of silence on GNER trains
TRAIN travellers who prefer the sound of silence to the shrill symphony of mobile phone ring tones can now go in peace thanks to the latest move by York-based rail firm GNER. From today, the firm is introducing new quiet coaches on all its East Coast
