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Solve road dangers
WE all hope Sean Curtis, who was knocked down on Knavesmire Road, makes a full recovery, (November 23). I also hope the council will think about placing a pelican or zebra crossing on this part of the road. My daughter also crosses here so I also agree
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Just build a bridge
THE simple solution to A64 traffic disruption, once work starts after Christmas to complete the Copmanthorpe underpass, would be to build a temporary bridge over the working area to allow traffic to pass over it uninterrupted, while work takes place under
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Rise in Sunday violence
A FIFTH of all violent crimes now happen on a Sunday, according to York police - with all-day drinkers causing many of the problems. Violent crime in York and Selby has risen by 11 per cent since this time last year, although York city centre has seen
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Motorist denies sleeping at wheel
THE motorist at the centre of the Selby train crash has denied falling asleep at the wheel as his Land Rover slid off the M62 onto the East Coast main line. Gary Neil Hart, 37, told police he was "buzzing with excitement" about his acquaintance with Kristeen
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A force for change
STEPHEN LEWIS talks to North Yorkshire chief constable David Kenworthy about efforts to battle discrimination, rising crime - and a budget black hole. WHEN Sergeant Nicola Lamb faced the press earlier this year, she became at a stroke a symbol of the
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Future of the club bodes well with the younger players
THE financial figures released at the weekend did not make good reading with the losses in the 12 months up to June 2001. This is an accumulation of four or five years and whereas in the past the club have managed to sell players on, this didn't happen
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Have A Heart for Jamie
JAMIE Bucknell was a special young man. The fulsome tributes paid to him by his family and many friends spoke of a generous, lively and popular boy, known for his "amazing smile and infectious laugh". His sudden death from a heart attack, at the age of
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Never on Sunday
AMID the latest, disappointing set of crime statistics, a disturbing trend has emerged. Sunday is the new Saturday night. A fifth of all violent crime in York now happens on a Sunday, the police have revealed. They blame all-day drinking. Those who campaigned
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Special Minster service for bereaved parents
PARENTS of babies who died in infancy are to gather at York Minster for a special Christmas service to commemorate their lives. Parents from York and all over the country are invited to gather together at the special service, organised by the Foundation
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Word gets around on popularity of project
ORGANISERS of the York branch of an innovative new child development project have hailed the work a major success - and are soon to launch it on the Internet. The Playing With Words project is run on a national basis, with groups in 12 towns and cities
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Man, 23, killed on friend's motorbike
A YORK motorcyclist whose life was a "whirlwind" died on a country lane when he collided head-on with an oncoming car, an inquest has heard. Peter Orange, 23, of Rosedale Avenue, was riding a friend's motorcycle on the Malton to Buttercrambe road on July
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Tories claim N Yorks facing council tax rise
HOUSEHOLDERS in York face a Council Tax hike of 6.8 per cent, according to the Conservatives. This would add £54 to the bill for an average Band D property - taking the total to £851. Other rises predicted by the Tories are £54 for a band D property in
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N Yorks finally beating foot and mouth
THE battle against foot and mouth disease in North Yorkshire has scored another significant victory. The last remaining part of the county to be classified as "infected" has now been downgraded to "high risk." Farmers are hoping the whole of North Yorkshire
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Heworth 'A' team increase their lead
HEWORTH 'A' continued their unbeaten run in York Conservative Clubs' Carlsberg Tetley Snooker League with a 5-2 victory over Acomb 'A' to extend their lead to eight points. Richie Burdett won the first frame for Heworth, but Acomb went in front as Richard
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Acorn chase historic spot
YORK Acorn feel this is their best chance to make an historic appearance in the third round of the Challenge Cup. Acorn entertain Dewsbury Moor on Saturday (kick-off 2pm) in the first round of the famous competition, knowing they have already comfortably
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York Poppy Appeal saved
YORK'S threatened Poppy Appeal has been saved - thanks to the Evening Press. The annual fundraising drive, which generates thousands of pounds for war veterans, was facing cancellation unless a new headquarters could be found. Now Captain Andy Halliwell
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Why are we scared of shopping on the Net?
Internet shopping is quick, convenient and doesn't leave you queuing for hours. So what are we scared of? MATTHEW WOODCOCK reports IMAGINE a Christmas when young mothers aren't rugby-tackling each other to grab the last Buzz Lightyear in the toy shop.
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York cues up
STEPHEN LEWIS looks ahead to a festival of snooker at York Barbican Centre BY THE time Hazel Irvine takes to the air on December 8 to introduce live TV coverage of the later rounds of the UK Snooker Championships from the Barbican Centre, York, the city's
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Now it's pop till you drop
YOU'VE got to feel sorry for Mick Jagger. The poor man has made millions, slept with assorted beauties (not all of whom filed paternity suits) and had fun for 58 years. It's a wonder one human frame can take so much. So where lies the pity? Well, poor
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Harvest the wind
CRISIS-hit farmers in North Yorkshire have been urged to boost their incomes by £4,000 a year by giving up land for a windfarm. The Government has set up a scheme in partnership with National Windpower to build a network of small wind turbines across
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Plane spotting is not new to the Greeks
So plane spotting is virtually unheard of in Greece? In fact, the original Athens airport - replaced this year by a new one - has been a mecca for British aircraft spotters for many years. So much so, that the Emmantina Hotel in Athens regularly advertised
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Enlightening facts
D J SPINK said it was ridiculous to claim that York's Christmas lights are fed on renewable electricity and that it is hard to believe that we have arranged a separate cable from the wind farm in Wales to the Christmas lights in York (November 26). This
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Buses are not so bad
I REFER to your Man On The Bus article (November 26). Regarding the journey time I suggest that your man on the bus would have had the sense to allow more time for delays on the A64, the diversion into and out of Copmanthorpe and traffic congestion on
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Help us to save lives
THE Evening Press today proudly launches a campaign that could change the lives of many York people - in tribute to a young lad who was "simply the best". Our Jamie's Have A Heart Appeal campaign is in memory of Jamie Bucknell, the 14-year-old Huntington
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Relatives weep as 999 call is heard
SURVIVORS and victims' relatives of the Selby rail crash wept today as they heard the shocking moment when the train they and their loved ones were travelling on hit a Land Rover at high speed. They were listening to the 999 call that the vehicle's driver
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Business park plan sparks concern
PARISH councillors have raised concerns over traffic and the environmental impact of a proposed new business park at Strensall, York. But they want to hold further discussions with the applicants before reaching their verdict on the multi-million pound
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More York traffic misery
COUNCIL roadworks in York will send extra traffic on a lengthy diversion via Fishergate when it is already heavily congested because of the A64 roadworks. But City of York Council denied today that the closure of Navigation Road and subsequent diversion
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York hosts charity treasure hunt
TREASURE hunters could find a pot of gold in York over the coming weeks - and help raise charity cash at the same time. Simon Nicholls, of Acaster Malbis, has organised a city trail in aid of the National Asthma Campaign. Mr Nicholls is hoping to raise
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'Not enough lolly'
SIX posts for crossing patrol staff to help children across busy roads outside York schools are currently empty. Recruitment problems are partly due to a cut in retainer pay brought in by City of York Council, a union leader says. The shortage means there
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'Fantastic' system prepares Edward for normal classes
A YORK mother has praised the "fantastic" effects of a treatment that means her son can join mainstream education - despite the hugely debilitating genetic disorder from which he suffers. Three-year-old Edward Mitten suffers from the extremely rare Pallister
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Life inside an overcrowded Greek jail
NICK HALLISSEY reports from Greece about the day which shattered the plane spotter's hopes of release YORK man Andy Jenkins had his plea for freedom from a Greek jail debated - then dashed - behind closed doors. Journalists and family members were forced
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Press article brings hope to Greek jail ordeal Brits
THE plane enthusiasts held in a Greek prison as they await a decision on spying charges against them are being comforted by an article published by the Evening Press, it emerged today. Andy Jenkins, the York man included in the group, revealed he had
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Fowler in demand as injury crisis mounts
WITH numbers so thin on the ground Robbie Fowler should have little difficulty walking into Leeds United's side. The Liverpool striker was expected to complete his £11million move today amid a mounting Elland Road injury crisis. Reserve team centre-back
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Darren appointed
Darren Lehmann has been officially confirmed as Yorkshire's new captain for next season by the club's general committee. The star Australian batsman takes over from David Byas who announced his retirement after leading Yorkshire to their first Championship
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Women in York frame
There will be another UK snooker championship up the grabs as well as the one between the men in York next month - and it won't cost you anything to watch it. The Ladies UK Professional Snooker Championship final will be played at the Barbican Leisure
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New York collection
YORK Wasps are to help raise money for the New York fund during Sunday's Northern Ford Premiership opener with Whitehaven. The club, who are sponsored by the New York Economic Council, will donate a £1 for every person who turns up for the clash, as well
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Roar goes out with a whimper
YORK City boss Terry Dolan is not set to further his interest in Norwegian defender Roar Fredriksen after watching him play for the Reserves in their 4-1 defeat by Grimsby. Fredriksen had been training with the club for the past few days in a bid to secure
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When will our county be free?
ON Monday, I got a call from a farmer in the Otley area. I had sold most of his stock for many years. In the first week of June he rang, devastated that he was to be taken out as a contiguous cull and he lost all his stock. I fully expected the news that
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Batswing can fly in for his Norton trainer
Brian Ellison, who captured a useful prize at Cheltenham recently with Latalomne, returns south to Newbury tomorrow with another valuable race in his sights. The Norton trainer saddles Batswing in the £15,000 Tote Jackpot Handicap Hurdle and is fancied
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Thirsk MP takes Morley to task
VALE of York MP Anne McIntosh is writing to Farming Minister Elliot Morley to demand that he stops attacking Thirsk farmers. Ms McIntosh was contacted by the National Farmers' Union in the wake of recent comments by Mr Morley in relation to the Animal
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Second term as chairman
RYEDALE farmer Derek Watson has been re-elected for a second year as National Farmers' Union chairman for the county. Mr Watson, who farms 250 acres at West Knapton, pledged to continue battling for farmers and the British food industry. He said: "I will
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Sheep subsidy fears
RYEDALE MP John Greenway warned this week that DEFRA ministers are planning to discriminate against sheep producers in England while farmers in Scotland and Wales and the rest of Europe would receive higher subsidies. The European Council of Ministers
