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Hear and now
POP into the audiology clinic at York District Hospital and most days you will find a scene of orderly chaos. Chairs line both sides of the dingy corridor - the clinic's only 'waiting room'. The mainly elderly patients could be waiting to see a consultant
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Phone stalker jailed for ten years
A SERIAL stalker from York who threatened to mutilate TV vet Trude Mostue in a sickening phone call has been jailed for ten years. Lawyers for welder John Maynard said his threats to women, made over the course of 30 years, were the result of a "deep-seated
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Book was tasteful
IN response to the letter from Sheila Hughes on the book of condolence in Guildhall for the Queen Mother, I do not agree that the book was "not very nice" and believe it was extremely tasteful with gold embossed lettering on the front cover. It was similar
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Blood on all hands
JOYCE Pickard's letter (April 17) would have carried more weight had she not been strangely silent on the subject of the hundreds of Israeli deaths from Palestinian terrorism. She seems to dismiss Israel's pain as being almost irrelevant. In this latest
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Well remembered
I SYMPATHISE with Mr and Mrs Bucknell ('Cemetery ban on Jamie's headstone', April 17). Why shouldn't they have a picture of their beloved son on his gravestone - pompous officialdom again? Wandering around beautiful cemeteries in Spain and Italy I have
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Sort out police resources
YORK police respond quickly to most calls for help. That makes their alleged failure to turn out to a serious disturbance in Heworth all the more prominent. This is a disturbing story on so many levels. A gang of drunken youths smashed up the area's community
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Help St John
PRINCESS Anne knows the value of the St John Ambulance Service. The medical volunteers attend both royal occasions and the show jumping events the princess so enjoys. She gave her full backing to the St John service at Bishopthorpe Palace last night.
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City aim to get pick of bunch
YORK City will wait to see what the fall out is from the ITV Digital collapse before beginning their search for new players. A record number of players could be looking for new clubs in the summer as teams throughout the Nationwide League look to slash
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Degree of energy saving at York Uni
ENERGY-minded staff and students are attempting to make the University of York the UK's most energy-efficient. In the latest drive to clinch the title, the university has joined forces with the Stockholm Environment Institute to launch an internet site
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Ben's star quest orbit
DEPARTED York Wasps full-back Ben Sorbello today revealed he is lining up a quick return to England - and he might even bring some stars from Down Under with him. The Aussie flew home to Sydney on Monday following the closure not only of the Wasps but
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Breakdown delays A1 drivers
DRIVERS were delayed on the A1 after a Cleveland Police exercise left a vehicle broken down on the carriageway. The incident happened just after 2pm yesterday when the van broke down near the junction of the A1 and the A59. Police were carrying out an
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Pub pays for dream trip to London for cancer victim
REGULARS at a pub near York have rallied round to give a barmaid the trip of her dreams - after doctors told her she had a year to live. Mother-of-three Denise Scott, from Dunnington, was recently given the tragic news by doctors after cancer was found
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Residents' anger over green belt homes plan
ANGRY residents have slated green belt proposals which they fear might lead to another 600 homes built at Haxby. Up to 150 people from the Haxby and Wigginton area attended a ward meeting to hear details of City of York Council's plans to take 15 hectares
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Winner sated by corn-fed capture
ANGLERS fishing from pegs on Cyprio Lake had the best catches at Carpvale as the warmer weather saw the bigger carp starting to move. Mick Laverack led the 40-strong field from peg 15, using long at 16 metres with corn and meat. His net of 50lb 12oz contained
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Extra time goal puts Kirkdale in cup final
THE first two cup finals of the RJF Homes Beckett League season are on the horizon. Cup holders Rosedale play second division runners-up Duncombe Park in the Ryedale Hospital Cup on Saturday (6pm at Kirkbymoorside), while Aislaby meet Kirkdale in the
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Man had stroke after 'attack'
A YORK jury is today deciding if a man caused his former wife's new partner to have a stroke. Andrew Parsons collapsed six days after Leslie John Price, 41, allegedly held him round the throat at the York home of Jeanette Price. The prosecution at York
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Brave York bow out to Dale
YORK put up a brave fight before finally bowing to the might of National Two visitors Wharfedale 41-8 in the Yorkshire Cup last night. It was always going to take a monumental effort to stop the 'Green Machine', but York battled hard as they tried to
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Safety refit pool reopens
AN IMPORTANT safety refit has been completed at York's oldest swimming pool. Part of the Edwardian Yearsley Pool, built in 1908, was closed off in February as a precaution after a problem with a drainage grille. But a City of York Council overhaul over
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Victim of crime must pay to get car back
A SINGLE mother from York who allowed her car to be towed away to help police inquiries has been left stranded because she cannot afford to get it back. Julie Bushell, of St Peter's Quarter, Leeman Road, was told that she must pay almost £150 to reclaim
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Raiders get away with prize miniature ponies
A PRIZE miniature pony breeder has spoken of his disgust at thieves who stole eight of his granddaughter's beloved animals. Howard Jackson only discovered the missing animals when he returned from a pony show in Bedfordshire. "I don't know how I'm going
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City aim to get pick of bunch
YORK City will wait to see what the fall out is from the ITV Digital collapse before beginning their search for new players. A record number of players could be looking for new clubs in the summer as teams throughout the Nationwide League look to slash
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Robber attacks York car driver
A ROBBER jumped into a car which had stopped at a pedestrian crossing on a busy York road. The attack was reminiscent of car-jacking, more commonly seen in London, and was believed to be the first incident of its kind in York. The robbery happened just
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Fake cigs shop is fined £8,000
A SELBY shopkeeper has been fined £8,000 after being caught selling counterfeit cigarettes. The rogue Benson & Hedges 20-packs were said to be almost identical to the real thing - apart from the taste and smell, which were more akin to "camel dung
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Ben's star quest orbit
DEPARTED York Wasps full-back Ben Sorbello today revealed he is lining up a quick return to England - and he might even bring some stars from Down Under with him. The Aussie flew home to Sydney on Monday following the closure not only of the Wasps but
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York's Youth Games girls selected
THE York Primary Girls' Youth Games representative football squad has been selected after trials. York squad: Abigail Shoobridge (Ralph Butterfield), Amy Ibbotson (St George's), Fay Waudby (Headlands), Frances Smith (Copmanthorpe), Hannah Bush (Robert
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Hearts of Oaken
OAKEN Grove School leap for joy at their place in the netball history books. The school swept to victory in the York and District netball rally for mini-primary schools held at Lowfield. But the conquest was tinged with a certain poignancy as it was likely
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Princess Anne urges business to back St John
THE Princess Royal made a guest appearance in York last night to launch the St John Ambulance Bricks and Wheels campaign to local businesses. The campaign is being boosted by the latest Evening Press Life Savers appeal to raise £45,000 to buy a new ambulance
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Sorry, we can't help you
YOUNG thugs caused mayhem on a York estate because there were no police officers available to stop them, it has been claimed. Terrified residents who pleaded with police to stop a gang of youths smashing up a community centre in Heworth Without were told
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If you care about Brid speak up for us now
I appeal for help to protect Bridlington from the destructive intent of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council and speculators. Readers may have heard about the proposed marina for this town. What you will not have been told about is the housing estate
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On yer bike, dad!
I URGE readers not to give dad chocolates or cake on Father's Day (June 16). Instead, why not encourage him to cycle off excess pounds during Bike Week (June 15-23)? Hundreds of free rides are being organised - visit www.bikeweek.org.uk for details of
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Princess Anne urges business to back St John
THE Princess Royal made a guest appearance in York last night to launch the St John Ambulance Bricks and Wheels campaign to local businesses. The campaign is being boosted by the latest Evening Press Life Savers appeal to raise £45,000 to buy a new ambulance
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Early losses strike tykes
Yorkshire were forced to battle hard by Surrey's keen attack after they had been put in to bat at Headingley on the first day of their defence of the County Championship and with 30 overs gone they had struggled to 57 for three. An excellent crowd approaching
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Blakey grasps role of leader
Yorkshire today went into their opening Frizzell County Championship match against Surrey at Headingley with senior professional Richard Blakey as the newly appointed vice-captain. The decision to hand the job to the 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman was
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Sven it's best to fear worst
WHO wouldn't be besotted by Sven Goran Eriksson? He has everything a date could dream of: intelligence, charm, money, a top job and a Burton suit. According to the people who know him worst, ie journalists, he is attractive, even "bearing a passing resemblance
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Learning the ways of the working world
VETS, football clubs and theatres apply here - more employers are needed to provide work experience placements for teenagers in the York area. From June until October around 2,200 students will venture out into the working world to spend two weeks with
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A real hair-raiser
A TADCASTER punk rocker's "Mohican" has launched him into the limelight. Ross Tierney, 21, lead guitarist of punk band Flint, has become a celebrity on the streets of North Yorkshire due to his hair-raising style. Ross, who goes by the stage name of Rossini
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Capital runners
KNAVESMIRE Harriers were heavily involved in the London Marathon, having once again been invited back by the organisers to provide course marshals near the Tower hotel (approximately 22 miles) as well as having nearly 50 successful competitors. Fastest
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All Blacks on brink of double
Double-chasing New Earswick All Blacks Under-14s travel to Drighlington tomorrow needing a point to secure the Yorkshire Junior League U14s division two title. All Blacks won through to the final of the Yorkshire Continuation Cup at the weekend and although
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York make a big splash
York City Baths Club swimmers returned from the Harrogate Distance Meet with two silver and six bronze. The club also recorded 28 top-eight finishes and six National Age Group and National Youth Championships qualifying times. Thirteen-year-old Phillip
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College's slam-tastic champs
NERVES were held to leave York College basketball team high and mighty. The College corps claimed the north-east region championship after fending off a spirited challenge from rivals Doncaster, whom they eventually beat 77-69 in the final at the Yorkshire
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Early losses strike tykes
Yorkshire were forced to battle hard by Surrey's keen attack after they had been put in to bat at Headingley on the first day of their defence of the County Championship and with 30 overs gone they had struggled to 57 for three. An excellent crowd approaching
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Golden moment for N Yorks resort
A NORTH Yorkshire seaside town has scooped gold after being named as England's most improved resort. Scarborough beat off stiff competition from all over the country to land the trophy in the Excellence in England Awards at a ceremony in London yesterday
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Rush hour smash car lands on roof
TWO drivers were lucky to escape unhurt after a crash in rush hour traffic. The accident happened on Lawrence Street, in York, when a silver Citroen Saxo, emerging from a Reg Vardy dealership near Walmgate Bar, was in collision with a red Vauxhall Nova
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Talks over gravestone
A DECISION could come today in the row between a York parish council and the family of teenage heart attack victim Jamie Bucknell. As previously reported in the Evening Press, Strensall Parish Council twice refused designs for Jamie's gravestone. His
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Bayley urges police pensions shake-up
HOME Secretary David Blunkett is being urged to change police pension rules in a bid to ease cash pressure on the North Yorkshire force. The call has come from York Labour MP Hugh Bayley, who is warning that almost a fifth of North Yorkshire police's
