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Seeing red over city's claims to be green
BEFORE you print more about how the city is doing so well on 'green' issues I offer two points: the first being the use of electricity from renewable sources to light the Christmas lights. Unless you know something I don't, I think you will find that
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Support for sport
RICHARD Starks is right to point out the scandalous Government hijack of Lottery funds (November 22). How much of the six million allocated to schools and community sports facilities will actually end up in the voluntary sports clubs? It is a fair bet
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Poor decisions
HAS the City of York Council won the Lottery? I have watched in fascination as the bus shelter before the Poacher pub in Front Street, Acomb, did a neat 'side-step' with the central traffic bollard before Acomb Library. The bus shelter now blocks the
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Stars at the store
LAST time members of the star staff at Fenwick in York's Coppergate Centre came to my rescue (I had mislaid a vital carrier bag which was kept safe for me), I sent a note of appreciation to the store and received a charming acknowledgement. This time
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Sex shock in empty church
AN elderly York couple were horrified when they turned up for an afternoon church mass to find a man and woman having sex in the doorway. The pensioners, who said it was like a scene from "Sodom and Gomorrah", fled the city's leading Roman Catholic church
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400 jobs at tannery tech park
AT LEAST 400 jobs could ultimately be created by a proposed new high-tech business park near York, consultants behind the scheme said today. And they claimed it could also help tackle York's traffic problems by providing work, particularly for local people
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Breath of life
Following the death of actress Charlotte Coleman after an asthma attack, STEPHEN LEWIS seeks advice on how to live with the condition THE death of Four Weddings And A Funeral star Charlotte Coleman at the age of just 33 after suffering a massive asthma
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Readers help launch York candida support group
WOMEN suffering from candida need no longer struggle alone as a support group is being launched this week in York to help victims of the condition which can cause bloating, anxiety, depression and even ME. Candida is a yeast that occurs naturally in the
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The story of York
WHEN you are writing a book with the ambitious title: "The History Of York: from earliest times to the year 2000", where do you start? At the beginning, of course. So it is that chapter one introduces the readers to the Romans, who founded the city in
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Better but not good enough
THIS Government does humility well. Tony Blair indulges in the occasional bout of hand-wringing. Now party chairman Charles Clarke is doing the same. Parts of the National Health Service, Mr Clarke admitted in a radio interview, have "gone backwards"
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Shout about it
HERE is something worth shouting about. The National Railway Museum is free to all from Saturday, and 14 town criers have been hired to spread the glad tidings around York. Britain's national museums are abolishing admission fees, reopening their doors
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Council on list for third award
CITY of York Council was today celebrating after winning its third nomination for Beacon Status - this time for its work in helping business growth through the Science City project. Science City York was launched three years ago, and is at the core of
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Guests flee hotel fire alert
GUESTS were evacuated as firefighters were called to one of York's newest hotels during the city's busiest weekend of the year. Management of the Quality Hotel, in Piccadilly, emptied the building as smoke filled the kitchen. A spokesman for North Yorkshire
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Pikes take foot off gas
A FLURRY of first-half goals ensured Pickering Town continued their assault on the Northern Counties East League first division in style. But the 4-1 victory over a very pedestrian Denaby United was marred by a woeful second half display which was as
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Driver hunted
A pedestrian was knocked down by a white car while crossing the entrance to Langdale House, on the A661 Wetherby Road in Harrogate. The driver, described as aged more than 30, with brown hair and a beard, drove away while the pedestrian was treated.The
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Slice of luck for Bacon Factory
Reserve B side Malton Bacon Factory scored a last minute winner after twice coming from two down at home to Reserve C leaders Copmanthorpe in the Leeper Hare York and District League Reserve Cup. Callum McKay continued his scoring form by giving the visitors
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Child badly hurt in smash
A TWO-year-old boy was seriously injured in an accident in North Yorkshire. The toddler was in a Peugeot 106 which was in collision with a blue Transit van on the A168, between Northallerton and Thirsk. The child, and three other people in the Peugeot
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Old Malt stay in title race
OLD Malton kept well in the Leeper Hare York and District premier division championship race with a 2-1 win at Crayke. Neil Wilford put the visitors ahead and then ten minutes into the second half Phil Hill made it 2-0 to Old Malton. Substitute Simon
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Shock for Premier teams
Post Office and Osbaldwick from division one provided the shocks in the second round of the Leeper Hare York and District League Senior Cup by beating premier division opposition. Brothers Andy and John Triffitt both scored in the first half of Osbaldwick's
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Omnibus: Local journeys checked out
We have briefed a mystery passenger - Our Man On The Omnibus - to sample a selection of bus journeys around the district and comment on all aspects. This trip is from Tadcaster to York I HAVE been hearing reports of the delays at Copmanthorpe caused by
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Watson penalty gives RI victory
YORK RI earned their place in the fifth round of the Junior Cup with a hard fought 16-13 win on a cold damp day at Stocksbridge. Kicking down the slope in the first half, RI started sharply and only dogged defence by Stocksbridge stopped Austin and Alexander
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Singers raise the roof at charity concert
HUNDREDS of singers packed the Barbican Centre for the 44th York Community Carol Concert. The event, being held a little early this year because the Barbican is to host the UK Snooker Championships from December 8, saw skilled singers and musicians lead
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Minster speaks out on A64 nightmare
A TRANSPORT Minister today revealed he has asked the Highways Agency to look at ways of lessening the impact of the Copmanthorpe roadworks. But David Jamieson has said York people must expect inconvenience while work to upgrade the A64 continues. Speaking
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Wedding belles at Press Fair
LOVE was in the air at a York hotel, as soon to be happy couples planned their big days at an Evening Press wedding fair. The event, being held in the Moat House, in North Street, has been hailed as "a real success" by its organisers. Everything a bride
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Waldron hat-trick seals Acorn victory
SCRUM-HALF Jon Waldron kept York Acorn in the National Conference division two promotion hunt with a superb hat-trick in his side's 30-14 victory over Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks. Waldron, who is just 18-years-old, raced over for Acorn's opening two
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Platform for his talent
NOEL Pullan shows off his sole ambition - to make Dr Egostein's boots for the panto. The 8in-high shoes will take a starring role in this year's Theatre Royal pantomime, Jack And The Beanstalk. Mr Pullan, owner of Linfoots, of Walmgate, York, is a regular
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Care Home closures hit York NHS
THE care home crisis is hitting the local NHS, with recent closures helping to push up "bedblocking" at York hospitals. Delayed transfers of patients from wards have increased in the last three months at York District Hospital (YDH), despite a massive
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Malton celebrate once more
MALTON and Norton Rugby Union Club were to be honoured last night by the BBC. They won the BBC Radio York Club of the Year award for their Tetley Bitter Vase triumph at Twickenham. York Acorn ARL Club were runners-up with Haxby Netball Club third and
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Ginley sparkles in Network Q
SELBY'S Alistair Ginley had the drive of his life to finish 14th in the Network Q Rally of Great Britain. He and his Isle of man co-driver Andrew Bargery guided their Mitsubishi Lancer to third place in their class. The 23-year-old Ginley said: "It was
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Hobson's relief
YORK City defender Gary Hobson could be back in time for the Christmas run-in after initial reports on his knee injury indicated a longer lay-off. Hobson, who has added an extra steel to the City back-line since returning against Kidderminster Harriers
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Relaxed code is wrong - Higgins
SNOOKER'S relaxed new dress code is wrong according to the star who is defending the UK Championship in York next month, writes Hugh MacDougal. Former world champion John Higgins told the Evening Press that he does not agree with players now being able
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Tom O'Ryan's nap selection
Tom O'Ryan's nap selection for Tuesday's meetings is: MARKET RASEN 2.00 Aspirant Dancer (Nap) Updated: 12:59 Monday, November 26, 2001
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Minster speaks out on A64 nightmare
A TRANSPORT Minister today revealed he has asked the Highways Agency to look at ways of lessening the impact of the Copmanthorpe roadworks. But David Jamieson has said York people must expect inconvenience while work to upgrade the A64 continues. Speaking
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Calling all shipmates
MAY I appeal to those shipmates who served in "C" class destroyers to join our association. The 8th Destroyer Flotilla/Squadron Association was originally limited to those who served in the 8th in the Far East from 1945 to 1963. But we are now broadening
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Art tape clue to body in suitcase
A DISTINCTIVE type of sticky tape was used to bind and gag the woman in the York body-in-a-suitcase mystery, it was revealed today. Detectives investigating the gruesome find in a country lane near Askham Richard said their inquiries had also revealed
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Action for strong bones
Q I'm 65, and have arthritis in my bones and my doctor says I have osteoporosis too. What can I do to keep fit and well and stop my bones crumbling, especially now that winter is coming on? A The short answer is keep active. If you are out of doors, whether
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Train firm's deal with unions
YORK-BASED rail company GNER has signed a "ground-breaking" partnership agreement with three leading trade unions. The company says the deal is aimed at ensuring its continued success and further improving the welfare of its employees. The new partnership
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One down, nine to go
SCARBOROUGH's new manager Russell Slade said after the Seasiders had marked his first game in charge with a 1-0 Nationwide Conference win at home to Farnborough: "It's a good start." Slade added: "Now we have to repeat this another nine times to stay
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DJ duo prepare for epic charity stint
A DYNAMIC DJ-ing duo from York are hoping to put a smile on children's faces, with an eight-hour marathon of music. Steve Dixon and Paul Reilly, who are collectively known as Double Drop, will pull off the epic stint at the Lowther pub, in King's Staith
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Barmby Moor march on
Phil McLaren scored after only three minutes to set Barmby Moor on the way to victory in their Leeper Hare York and District League Reserve Cup tie at Civil Service. There were no more goals in the first half, but the second half produced four goals,
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Police facing £4m overspend
NORTH Yorkshire Police is facing a £4 million overspend on its budget, members of the police authority heard today. Police pensions account for the majority of the projected overspend - £3.1 million - and the cost of policing major incidents is estimated
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Four-try Harrogate end losing run
HARROGATE brought an end to a dismal run of five successive away defeats with a four tries to none success at Esher, who have never got the better of them in the league. They bounced back in style after last week's hammering at runaway leaders Plymouth
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Free at last
YORK'S Town Crier John Redpath shouts it from the footplate - admission to the National Railway Museum is free from this weekend. The Loyal Company of Town Criers visited York today to spread the news, and 14 of them - one for each year that the museum
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'We just want him back'
THE family of the York man being held in a Greek jail on suspicion of spying have made a heartfelt plea for him to be allowed home. Relatives of air enthusiast Andrew Jenkins, who was arrested earlier this month in Greece, say they "can't think about
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Hobson's relief
YORK City defender Gary Hobson could be back in time for the Christmas run-in after initial reports on his knee injury indicated a longer lay-off. Hobson, who has added an extra steel to the City back-line since returning against Kidderminster Harriers
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Truce in the gender war
AT work women are forever trying to keep up with men - in status, earnings and now at the bar at lunchtime. Female workers are trying to keep up with their male colleagues, drink for drink, says new research. And the habit has spilled over into their
