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Ta-ta, me old fruit
IF YOU haven't stocked up with fresh, home-grown veg for the weekend yet, you'd better hurry. Browns of Wigginton, the local market-gardening firm which has been selling its own produce at York market as long as most people can remember, will be packing
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Hungry work
Many thanks to Evening Press reader Shamuna Aslam for the gist of this gourmet's gambol to Helmsley via Harome. Rather than gamble on the buses I have started you at Oswaldkirk, which is served by Moorsbuses from York, Helmsley and elsewhere. We began
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Teddy Bear Tearooms, Stonegate, York
HOW come we hadn't visited this venue before? Has it been around for some time? Perhaps having to run the gauntlet of sweets from by-gone days and an array of teddy bears to reach the stairs had put us off in the past? Once aloft, you encounter a 'little
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Good neighbours?
ANDREW Trotman, headmaster of St Peter's School, may feel that the reconfiguration of the campus is working well ("School completes £4.8m deal", April 2). Sadly, few of his neighbours would agree. Residents of Queen Anne's Road, North Parade and other
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Bar Talk bounders
IT'S no surprise to learn from Chris Titley (April 10) that your editor has a decanter and glass on her desk. I'm of the opinion that these items are not only of the finest quality - purchased at a leading York store - but also contain spring water. The
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My debt of thanks
YORK City striker Peter Duffield is back on track after his third leg-break in 18 months and admits it's pay-back time. As reported in the Evening Press this week, Duffield has been given the all-clear by specialists to step up his return to training
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Getting going
Plants sometimes take one by surprise. You know they are there but maybe they have grown slowly and failed to make an impact, perhaps they are overshadowed by bolder neighbours. Then suddenly they are discovered, flowering away and you wonder where they
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'Sabotage' move by Foreign Office
FOREIGN Office diplomats have been accused of attempting to "sabotage" efforts to free deaf charity worker Ian Stillman. Officials made a behind-the-scenes attempt to replace a leading human rights lawyer, employed to fight Ian's case by his family, with
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Late book shock for 'delinquents'
BORROWERS at York's libraries may be surprised to discover they can be labelled as "delinquent" - just for returning their books late. Startled bookworms with overdue items are identified by the library computer system as "delinquent". The harsh description
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Brother inspired by brave sister to do marathon
A CARING brother was inspired to run tomorrow's London Marathon after his sister was diagnosed with breast cancer. Tom Guthrie, 30, who has moved to the capital from his family home in York, decided to dust off his trainers and pound the streets for 26
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'Man of ideas' dies
ALAN Robertson, museum designer, writer and antiques and art dealer, has died at the age of 71. Mr Robertson, of Huntington Road, York, who died on Thursday, was described today by his friend, Don Robinson, as a "man of many ideas who was always bubbling
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First use of new law to shift cars
NEW laws which give councils the power to shift dumped cars are to be used for the first time in York by a city councillor. Coun Derek Smallwood, City of York Council's environment spokesman, is applying to have a car which was abandoned outside his Wycliffe
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'Warden's wife squeezed me'
A MAN has alleged that a children's home warden sexually abused him in a laundry cupboard - while the warden's wife was present. The man, now 42, told a jury that Mrs Pat Littlewood had squeezed his bottom just before her husband, James Littlewood committed
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Space shape just tetra-riffic
PUPILS from two York schools took up an unusual challenge at St William's College. Half a dozen Year Nine pupils from Millthorpe School and Archbishop Holgate School were set the task of building a four-metre high giant tetrahedron, using only rubber
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Sharp pairing
PRESIDENTIAL rule operated again in York Union Of Golf Clubs' Sharp Trophy. Just like last season the YUGC's first event of the campaign was won by a pair from the reigning president's club. Easingwold Golf Club duo Denis Sanderson (27 handicap) and Chris
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Team Spirit
FOOTIE banter has been flying across the bar at a York pub as FA Cup semi-final weekend approached. Steve Sharples has been a fan of Middlesbrough FC since he was four, thanks to living next door to the club's then goalkeeper Bob Appleby. He's long been
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Appeal from travellers after horses go missing
A FAMILY of York travellers has appealed for information after two of their horses went missing. The Smith family used to keep two horses at the side of the A166 York to Stamford Bridge road, near Cockerill's potato merchants. But on Thursday afternoon
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Trio punch clever
THREE upcoming York boxers are to head a strong local contingent for a show at Tang Hall Working-Mens' Club on Wednesday. Luke Atkin, James Cooper and Andy Smith go into the show boosted by recent stirring performances. The 14-year-old Atkin was included
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Man quizzed by Caroline police
POLICE hunting the killer of York backpacker Caroline Stuttle in Australia revealed a potential breakthrough in their inquiry today. Officers said a man was being questioned in connection with the murder of 19-year-old Caroline, of Huntington Road, but
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York to quit top division
YORK went down 3-2 to Halifax Queens in their last Yorkshire Squash League match of the season at Clifton Park and then announced that they would be dropping out of the premier division next season. York were without professional Paul Spencer, due to
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Running bear
HAIRDRESSER Brian Hughes is getting in trim to run his seventh London Marathon dressed as Paddington Bear. Brian, 49, who owns Brian's Hair Fashions, in South Bank Avenue, York, will be raising cash for the charity Action Research in tomorrow's event.
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June target for Hall
FANS' leader Gary Hall has outlined the need to get York Wasps readmitted to the Rugby Football League this season rather than wait for next year. A number of supporters have suggested it might be better if the club scrapped plans to reform in time for
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'Sabotage' move by Foreign Office
FOREIGN Office diplomats have been accused of attempting to "sabotage" efforts to free deaf charity worker Ian Stillman. Officials made a behind-the-scenes attempt to replace a leading human rights lawyer, employed to fight Ian's case by his family, with
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Bryan's grass fill
YORK City's last home match of the season on Tuesday will mark the end of an era in more ways than one. The Evening Press understands the game with Bristol Rovers will be the last for groundsman Bryan Horner, after eight years of dedicated service. It
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We're proud to be British
MANY people have lost faith with the Royal Family, but surely anyone who watched the Queen Mother's mourning and memorial service, and the Royal Family so proud and smart and serene walking behind their grandma, must surely see what a good monarchy we
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Wuthering hikes
WE should like to remind readers that the St Leonard's Way Challenge Walk takes place again this year on Saturday, May 4. The 20-mile route covers spectacular Bront Country on the Haworth Moors and sections of the Pennine Way. Last year, regretfully,
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World beater
I'M a man of nearly 79 years and I have eaten nearly all around the world - Acapulco, Australia, America, India to name just a few. In England, I have eaten in many public houses, but to me the very best is here - The Nag's Head in Askham Bryan. The menu
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Beware bonfires
AS spring is here, garden bonfires are on the increase. Not only are they a nuisance to householders but are a great threat to nesting birds. Please think before lighting a garden bonfire. D James, Huntington Road, York. Updated: 11:45 Saturday, April
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Wash and brush-up for old tiles
CURATORS have removed tile wraps from a 12th century abbey in North Yorkshire in preparation for a warm summer season. The wraps were placed around thousands of monastic tiles at Byland Abbey, near Coxwold, to protect them from being damaged by the winter
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Royal appointment
SEEN here flying the flag for tourism in Yorkshire is Yorkboat owner Denise Howard, who was presented with an OBE at Buckingham Palace. Mrs Howard, who runs the award-winning River Ouse cruise company with her husband, John, and is a director of Yorkshire
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'Big Brother' code reluctantly agreed
A MAJORITY of parish councillors across Ryedale have reluctantly signed up to new Government regulations. Six members of Rillington Parish Council resigned last week after refusing the sign a new code of conduct introduced by the Government. But despite
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The weight is over: centre opens
A NEW £300,000 state-of-the-art fitness centre has been officially opened in Easingwold. The Galtres Fitness Centre, built on to Galtres Centre Community Hall, includes more than 30 pieces of equipment for people to use under the supervision of five assistants
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Motorist in big cat sighting
A STUNNED motorist claims he could have spotted the beast of Ryedale as it darted in front of his car. The man was on his way to work in Malton, driving along the A170 near Snainton, when the animal ran out in front of him. He said the big cat was gone
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Floods battle
FLOODING bosses have agreed to spend £378 million over the next decade on improving defences across Yorkshire. A long-term plan - setting out where money will be spent on building new defences or improving existing ones - was agreed by members of the
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Bands link up for Afghan gig
A YORK nightspot will hold a charity concert on Monday evening to raise money for the Afghanistan appeal. Four bands will be playing at Fibbers, in The Stonebow, including Capone, modelled on 1970s and 1980s legends the Jam, and High Sounds, a rock band
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Acorn into national final
YORK Acorn Running Club produced their best-ever performance to qualify for the National 12 Stage Road Relay Championships at Sutton Park near Birmingham. Nestl Rowntree are the only previous team to have qualified for the event from York in the mid-1990s
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'Wary' bouncer admits lying to police
A FORMER soldier and prison officer has claimed he lied to police about a nightclub assault because he was wary of York doorman and alleged gangster Paul Sawford. Giving evidence in his own defence, fellow bouncer Marc Shane Ward, 30, alleged his home
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Ellis crows Cockerels' success
WHILE Clive Woodward's men have looked on enviously as France succeeded to tie up the Six Nations Championship crown and the coveted Grand Slam, one Englishman still managed to get his hands on the trophy. From a rugby league upbringing, Dave Ellis has
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Chip off the old block
YORK'S rising star Paul Watson reigned supreme in the hills around Sheriff Hutton putting on a classy display of speed and power in Clifton Cycling Club's first promotion of their Rudy Project Hilly Circuit Time Trial. Watson, 23, riding in Loughborough
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£23m army museum
PLANS for a £23 million military museum in North Yorkshire were being unveiled today by former Conservative leader William Hague. An exhibition at Tesco in Catterick was giving details of the proposed National Army Museum North, which would provide an
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Ellerker enjoys life in the fast lane
ROOKIE racer Paul Ellerker is speeding to the top. After a highly-successful debut season the rising motorcycle racing ace plans to move into national events next season. The 29-year-old, from Long Street, Easingwold, has converted a Honda RVF 400 machine
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Attempt to put punch back in railways
RAIL passengers in York have the chance to punch out their frustration at strikes and delays, as part of a new campaign from Friends of the Earth. Travellers using York Station on Monday between 7.30am and 9.30am will be invited to hit a giant punch bag
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My debt of thanks
YORK City striker Peter Duffield is back on track after his third leg-break in 18 months and admits it's pay-back time. As reported in the Evening Press this week, Duffield has been given the all-clear by specialists to step up his return to training
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World Cup beer for breakfast
FOOTBALL fans in York were today celebrating news that pubs could be opening "early doors" during this summer's World Cup. It had been feared that a 1978 ruling would ban landlords from serving alcohol during some of the early matches. Different time
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New Inn, Cropton, near Pickering - Reviewed 13/04/01
THE bar was absolutely heaving on our arrival. And many were definitely here for the beer. In fact, the drinkers included a coach party of CAMRA members who were attending a real ale conference in Scarborough and enjoying an evening out. Their interest
