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It's time to relax the regulations
When Malton Livestock Auctioneers called a meeting in the cattle market to explain the rules, which would apply to farmers bringing livestock to sell at the livestock markets, all the farmers listened carefully and agreed to obey the rules. None of us
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Farmers show anger at disease inquiry
FARMERS have spoken with anger and frustration at a North Yorkshire inquiry about their experiences during last year's foot and mouth crisis. More than 100 members of the rural community crammed into Harrogate's Wesley Methodist Church for the last public
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Search for the farm of the year
Ryedale farmers are being urged to enter the new look Farm of the Year Awards. Farmers looking to compete against the pick of the crop could be in line for a top prize of £1,200. Categories include dairy, livestock, arable and conservation awards. The
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Grieving family's shotguns seized
THE grieving family of a six-year-old road crash victim spoke out today after police confiscated their shotguns. The Crowders, of Barlby, near Selby, claimed it was like a scene from TV's Starsky And Hutch when officers "descended" on their homes in marked
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Honour all OAPs with financial security
I WRITE this as I watch the TV, before the service for the Queen Mother. An historic and touching occasion, with reflections of my own mother's life - she was born in 1900 too, and I was born in 1926 - the same year as our Queen. The Queen Mother was
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Polluter should pay
KEITH Smith complains that there are not enough Yellow Pages recycling banks in the York area (April 1). At the moment, residents cannot put their Yellow Pages directories into the paper banks because the paper recyclers are not willing to take them.
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Turning point
IN response to Jason Brant's letter (March 29), the reason for there being two cycle lanes at the Clifton Moorgate traffic lights is that the 'with traffic' lane caters for cyclists wanting to proceed ahead with traffic. The 'off road' lane enables left-turning
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An underpass would be best
TRAINS have trundled through farms since the original rail revolution scattered tracks across rural England. The farmer and the railway usually find a way to rub along together, and that was the case for generations of the Barnitt family. But times change
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White's central loss
Matthew Hoggard, Darren Gough and Michael Vaughan have all been given new central contracts for the summer by the England and Wales Cricket Board - but there is no place this time for their Yorkshire colleague, Craig White. The successful trio all look
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Positive vibe for Trust's fears
THE York City Supporters' Trust have expressed their hopes for a positive future for the football club after a meeting with new chairman John Batchelor. However, it has emerged the 'transitional period' that sees the four 'old' directors of the club,
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Jubilee joy for cash-strapped Wasps
THE 'Keep Wasps Buzzing' campaign is set to prosper from the York Golden Jubilee Rugby League Festival, which takes place on June 3 at Heworth ARLFC. A huge crowd is expected for the exciting new nine-a-side festival with "all or a sizeable slice" of
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Boy found
A schoolboy who shares his name with rock wildman Axl Rose has been found safe and well after he went missing in Bridlington. The ten-year-old namesake of the Guns 'n' Roses frontman sparked a search involving police when he failed to turn up at New Pasture
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Knee Deep in success
IN a night of heavy metal and rock, York act Knee Deep "completely dominated" Heat Nine of Round One of the Fibbers/Evening Press Battle of the Bands 2002. At Fibbers, in Stonebow, York, last night, Ross Shipley's new force on the York music scene emerged
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Hannah stunner
York City Baths Club swimmers returned from the third and final Yorkshire championships with three gold, three silver and a bronze medals out of 26 top eight finishes. Hannah Petts won the Top Girl award in her section and Rachel Eastaugh was second in
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GPs split may lead to changes
A SPLIT in a York medical practice could prompt major changes in the way GPs conduct themselves in similar disputes across the country. The controversy which followed the rift at York Medical Group (YMG), in which six GPs took out an injunction against
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Wasps plight taken to the top
YORK MP Hugh Bayley has added his Parliamentary weight behind plans to keep the Wasps buzzing. The Labour MP has backed York Wasps' supporters in their endeavour to keep the club alive after it was closed by directors on Tuesday. He is to raise at Westminster
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Rowntree ladies rout Riverside
ROWNTREE produced one of their best displays of the season in beating Riverside 9-0 in ladies division one of York Badminton League. Joan Emmerson and Emma Andrew had an inspired series for Rowntree with three straight wins for a total of 90-22. Paul
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Wasps fans fight on
FANS of York Wasps were today taking their first steps to resurrect the club. About 150 fans attended a public meeting at short notice last night - just three days after 400 fans crammed into an initial crisis meeting - and unanimously agreed to form
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Spy case man backs fight to free Stillman
THE campaign to free deaf charity worker Ian Stillman today won the backing of York plane spotter Andy Jenkins - only days before he faces up to five years in a Greek prison. Andy, 32, of Barkston Avenue, Acomb, returns to Greece this month for the first
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'Civil war' thwarted
A RIGHT royal rumpus has erupted over York's Golden Jubilee Rugby League Festival after a team from Oxford tried once again to muscle in on the event. City of York Council has teamed up with the Rugby Football League and Heworth Amateur Rugby League Club
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Keep on buzzing
DEFIANT York Rugby League Club fans are to fight on as they step up the pressure for an Easter rising. Supporters of the Wasps are urged to attend another public meeting at the Huntington Stadium bar tonight (7pm) in a concerted drive to form a working
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Ambulance in shunt
A PATIENT escaped further injury after the ambulance transferring him from York District Hospital was in collision with a car. The crash happened at a roundabout just yards from the hospital, at about 9am today. Neither of the two ambulance staff were
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Dobson's sorrow
YORK Wasps supporter and former Health Secretary Frank Dobson MP has told of his sadness at the collapse of the Northern Ford Premiership club. Dobson, now the Labour MP for Holborn and St Pancras in central London, contacted the Evening Press today to
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A model village
A North Yorkshire village's recipe for success is going global with a specially-commissioned report. Residents in Sheriff Hutton already know they are on to a winning formula after being crowned community village of the year in 2000. But now the secrets
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Fans to fight on
DEFIANT York Rugby League Club fans are to fight on as they step up the pressure for an Easter rising. Supporters of the Wasps are urged to attend another public meeting at the Huntington Stadium bar tonight (7pm) in a concerted drive to form a working
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York nightclub doorman denies attack
TWO doormen pushed a nightclub customer down a flight of stairs and kicked him into near-unconsciousness outside a York nightclub, a jury has heard. Ashley Tunstill told York Crown Court that he still suffers a tingling in his face more than a year after
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Jubilee joy for cash-strapped Wasps
THE 'Keep Wasps Buzzing' campaign is set to prosper from the York Golden Jubilee Rugby League Festival, which takes place on June 3 at Heworth ARLFC. A huge crowd is expected for the exciting new nine-a-side festival with "all or a sizeable slice" of
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All for nothing
DEVASTATED York Wasps' coach Leo Epifania declared his time in England as 'all for nothing' as the club today bit the dust. Today's shock development that a potential buyer and saviour of the beleaguered Northern Ford Premiership outfit had pulled out
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Ex-Bronco chief's Wasps hope
THE former chief executive of Super League club London Broncos has said he would consider taking on a role at York Wasps if approached. Lionel Hurst, a Cheltenham-based lawyer, is a big fan of both York and rugby league, and indeed is the man behind the
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York drive to clear dumped cars
NEW powers which should help rid York and North and east Yorkshire of abandoned cars have been welcomed by authorities today. As part of a government clampdown, local authorities have been given the right to take away dumped vehicles after just one day
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Kindred spirits
YORK Wasps RL coach Leo Epifania said the collapse of the club could be a "blessing in disguise" if it meant the fans could help to bring back its spirit. Epifania was asked to speak at yesterday's "Save Wasps" meeting arranged by fan Gary Hall, who described
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Bus drivers reject 2.2% pay rise offer
BUS drivers in York could soon be threatening strike action after unanimously rejecting a pay offer. Union officials at the Transport and General Workers' Union (TGWU) have confirmed that a deal, offered by First, had been rejected out of hand by members
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Gurkha troops in York to have their own Hindu temple
A Hindu temple is to be built in York for Gurkha soldiers serving in the city. It is to be created at Imphal Barracks, along with new accommodation for the Nepalese troops. A former indoor rifle range at the barracks, in Fulford Road, will be transformed
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Income stream must flow for Wasps to survive
YORK Wasps chairman John Stabler believes any future for York Wasps is dependent on the club finding a new income stream. Stabler folded the Northern Ford Premiership club on Tuesday in the face of mounting debts, but the Rugby Football League have given
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48 hours to save Wasps
ANYBODY interested in saving York Wasps must come up with a "workable and sustainable plan" by Tuesday for the club to survive. That is the message from the Rugby Football League, who have indicated it is highly unlikely that the deadline for bids - 3pm
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Fan's stand
MOVES are afoot to set up a supporters trust to rescue York Wasps. Such a trust helped secure the future of York City FC and fans of the rugby club are keen to follow suit. A meeting has been arranged for 2pm on Sunday at Huntington Stadium. Ironically
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City fans shocked by threat
THE York City Supporters' Trust has expressed its disappointment about the news that York Wasps Rugby League Club has folded. The shock news came just a matter of days after the Trust had helped secure the future of their football club with new chairman
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Direct advice
THE company which came into help York City FC's fans set up a Supporters' Trust is unable to offer York Wasps the same backing - but they are still willing to do what they can. Supporters' Direct, the organisation which specifically works at setting up
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Cost of saving Wasps: £105,000
THE York Wasps board have today put a £105,000 price tag on saving the ailing Northern Ford Premiership club. Director Russell Greenfield has revealed that anyone interested in preventing the club, which ceased trading yesterday, from going out of existence
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City rescuer in close watch
New York City chairman John Batchelor has not ruled out the option of stepping in and saving York Wasps. After hearing of the Wasps' plight Batchelor told the Evening Press: "It is quite a sad thing to see happen. It doesn't help the city for a club like
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Wasps get six days to survive
YORK Wasps have been given a six-day deadline to survive. At an emergency meeting today between Wasps officials and the Rugby Football League, the club officially handed in its resignation from the league. However, the RFL has agreed to give the Wasps
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Screwed up
YORK Wasps coach Leo Epifania said today that the closure of the club had "screwed his life up". The Aussie flew to England before the start of the season with promises that star players were signed up, that the club was financially strong and that they
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Little hope of any rescue
LONG-TIME York Wasps fan Ann Wright said today she was not surprised that the club have gone to the wall. She also feared that there was little chance of a saviour coming in to rescue the century-old club from extinction. "It's not out of the blue," she
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Cain stunned by bombshell
YORK Wasps star Mark Cain has told of his utter shock and bewilderment after learning the club was being closed down, writes Peter Martini. Cain, along with the rest of the squad, turned up for training at Huntington Stadium last night, where they were
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Wasps' timetable towards oblivion
Sunday, February 10: Only 442 spectators turn up for a Challenge Cup home defeat by Villeneuve. Receipts shared. Saturday, March 9: Wasps chief executive Ann Garvey tells the Evening Press the club was in the black and that bills were being paid, but
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Helperby trainer can Nip ahead to victory
Jimmy Turner, whose Inn At The Top got only as far as the first fence in last Saturday's Martell Grand National, will be hoping for better luck at Carlisle tomorrow. The Helperby trainer saddles Nip On in the Burnswark Handicap Hurdle and I fancy Adie
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Positive vibe for Trust's fears
THE York City Supporters' Trust have expressed their hopes for a positive future for the football club after a meeting with new chairman John Batchelor. However, it has emerged the 'transitional period' that sees the four 'old' directors of the club,
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First cattle auction success
Week by week we seem to be passing another milestone on the long road back to normality - and Tuesday saw the first auction sale of fat cattle in the Malton ring for nearly 14 months. There was a great atmosphere with a healthy collection of buyers who
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Sun sets on the Queen Mum
THE passing of Her Majesty, the Queen Mother has finally brought the 20th century to an end. When she was born, Queen Victoria was on the throne. The sun never set on the British Empire. Most of Britain was owned by the great families. Eighty five per
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Our man with the Commons touch
The Evening Press's Westminster correspondent James Slack is to begin a series of weekly columns about life behind the scenes in the nation's corridors of power. He spoke to STEPHEN LEWIS HE MAY have the looks of a mischievous schoolboy, but James Slack
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B&B gives a needed boost
FARMS in Ryedale are boosting their income with an influx of visitors wanting bed-and-breakfast accommodation. It follows the launching of a campaign by Farmstay UK and the Home Grown Cereals Authority to encourage tourists to stay in farmhouse accommodation
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Young Farmers - Kirkbymoorside
On March 13, a meeting was held in Church House when Ruth Wass demonstrated saltdough art. All members participated and made various objects. On March 20, at a meeting at Church House, Mavis Davison and Rosie Harrison gave advice on stock judging techniques
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Farmer fumes at rail block on his access
FURIOUS farmer Richard Barnitt says he will lose £36,000 if rail bosses block him from using his field, which is on the "wrong side of the tracks". Mr Barnitt says his family have safely transported farm machinery across a section of the Harrogate to
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York backpacker found murdered
A YORK teenager has been found murdered under a bridge in Queensland, Australia. Former York College student Caroline Ann Stuttle, 19, who was on a backpacking holiday in the town of Bundaberg, may have been robbed and thrown from the structure, detectives
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Beckham's break
TODAY it feels as if our entire World Cup hopes rest on David Beckham's metatarsal. The Manchester United star is so crucial to England's chances that medical bulletins on his hurt foot are awaited with a level of gravity more appropriate for a patient
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Paying the penalty for going for power over accuracy
THERE are still three games to go of the season and it possible that we could get another penalty. I would like to think if we did we would score because I have never suffered a season before of so many spot-kick misses. There have been seasons when we
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Builder withdraws plans to demolish York hotel
PLANS to tear down one of York's best-known pubs have been scrapped by a home builder. Cleckheaton-based Jones Homes have withdrawn proposals to replace Fulford's Gimcrack Hotel with 19 new homes. They were due to be considered by City of York Council
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Winning ways with pies
A FAMILY butcher has won a national award for its pork pies. J A Mounfield and Sons, in Staithe Street, Bubwith, picked up a platinum award for its pies. The business was one of only five companies to receive this national award in the Meatex competition
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Treble triumph for York
YORK and District Indoor Bowls club capped a fine season as their men completed a hat-trick of victories in the county leagues, writes Ian Clough. They won the John Smith's Yorkshire League final to add to the Yorkshire Over 55's League title and the
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New York firefighter's book pitch in York
A NEW York firefighter who survived the collapse of the World Trade Centre has met his York counterparts. Battalion Commander Richard 'Pitch' Picciotto led the north tower evacuation but was inside when it fell. In York to promote the book of his experiences
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Moving performance
York RI 'A' chess team finally produced a good result against one of the top teams in the Woodhouse Cup when they drew with Bradford 'A'. After a season spent thrashing weaker opposition but losing to any half decent team, York RI 'A' finally delivered
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Aled's right at home
CHOIRS, camera crews and choristers took over Castle Howard for a week as filming for Songs Of Praise got under way. The stately home will be appearing on television screens in May with a special edition of the programme focusing on the stately home.
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Hetherington offers his backing
SUPER League lynchpin Gary Hetherington has pledged his total backing to the resurrection of York Wasps. The chief executive of Leeds Rhinos - a former Wasps' star - insisted professional rugby league could again survive and thrive in the city despite
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Drive for top suits Heworth
IN-FORM Heworth under-15s' tilt for promotion has netted a new sponsorship deal. The young Villagers' side currently top the Yorkshire League U15s division two table, are all set to be promoted to division one next year as well as being through to the
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White's central loss
Matthew Hoggard, Darren Gough and Michael Vaughan have all been given new central contracts for the summer by the England and Wales Cricket Board - but there is no place this time for their Yorkshire colleague, Craig White. The successful trio all look
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Duke of York at Minster memorial service
THE Duke of York will attend a public thanksgiving service in York Minster for the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, next Thursday, at 3.15pm. The poignant ceremony will be conducted by the Dean of York, the Very Rev Raymond Furnell
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Nailbiter
FANS of York Wasps have been thrown a lifeline - but they now face a 24-hour race against time to save the club. Players and supporters have pledged to wipe out the Wasps' immediate debt, and as a result of this, the Rugby Football League says it will
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Wasps ace to sign for Hull KR
YORK Wasps half-back Mark Cain is set to sign for Hull Kingston Rovers, the Evening Press can reveal. However, the rest of the squad have pledged to stick with the Wasps at least until its resignation from the Rugby Football League is accepted. It appears
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World of RL rallies to help
RUGBY league fans and players from all over the country have rallied round in the York Wasps cause. The Evening Press sports desk alone has fielded many calls from people wanting to know how they can help save the club, while websites have been deluged
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Sponsor 'not prepared' to take over club
WORLD Rugby League global marketing director Paul Faires will not make any attempt to take over control of York Wasps Rugby League Club. French-based businessman Mr Faires, whose company is behind the sponsorship of the Wasps, told the Evening Press last
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Players to stick together
YORK Wasps players are to hold a behind-closed-doors meeting tonight to decide where to go from here. They had been told by chairman John Stabler that as the Wasps were folding they were now free agents and as such could seek other clubs. However, the
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The turbulent times of York Rugby League Club
May 5, 1999: A players' strike is averted after unpaid wages are forthcoming at the 11th hour. June 4, 1999: Head coach Dean Robinson, his assistant John Paterson, and four backroom staff walk out over non-payment of wages. June 29, 1999: Both coach Robinson
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Fans and gates to blame - Garvey
HEARTBROKEN York Wasps chief executive Ann Garvey blamed poor sponsorship and disappointing gates for the demise of York Wasps, writes Peter Martini. "(Chairman) John Stabler announced to the club last night that the club would not continue, as of yesterday
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More than a century of history up in dust
WHEN what was to become York's prime rugby league club was first founded it had precious little money and no permanent home. Some 134 years later some people would argue that not so much has changed after the bombshell announcement that York Wasps has
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Sting in tail: York Wasps RL folds
YORK Wasps Rugby League Club have sensationally folded. The directors have informed the Rugby Football League that the club ceased to trade as of last night, and all forthcoming fixtures have been called off. If a saviour is not found to take on the running
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England's big blow - Shaw
YORK City's second in command Adie Shaw admits David Beckham's injury could put a major dent in England's World Cup hopes. Said Shaw: "We will have to wait and see just how bad the injury is but since he became captain of the country he has been the leader
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Close-up on the nation
IT'S almost as if a giant magnifying glass has been held up to the country. The death of the Queen Mother has been one of those moments when the way we live, who were are, comes under scrutiny. Normally, being British, we just get on with things, not
