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India plea in fight to free charity worker
INDIA'S representative in Britain has come under fresh pressure to allow charity worker Ian Stillman to remain in the country if he is freed from jail. MP Sandra Gidley managed to lobby High Commissioner Ronen Sen at a Friends of India reception at the
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Rural communities to welcome the campaigning Prince
RURAL communities in North Yorkshire will give a big welcome to Prince Charles when he visits the county next month. The Prince this week voiced his concerns on the future of the countryside in a letter to the Prime Minister People living in rural areas
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Well-known pub to close 'imminently'
ONE of York's best known pubs is to close its doors - in a move which has caught campaigners by surprise. The Gimcrack, in Fulford Road, will shut "imminently" because it does not fit the "commercial strategy" for brewery Tom Cobleigh. A spokeswoman for
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World Cup hero plays ball in York
WORLD Cup legend Nobby Stiles was in York today to strike home the message - "keep hearts healthy". The 60-year-old, famed for his toothless grin and victory jig when England won the 1966 World Cup, suffered a heart attack in May while watching a game
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Kim's Wilde about gardens!
GREEN-FINGERED pop star Kim Wilde tackled the weeds of York District Hospital today in an effort to transform a garden for patients. The singer, known for hits including Kids in America and Chequered Love, teamed up with graduates from Norwich Union to
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Switched-off
TWO of York's traditional Christmas lights switch-on ceremonies are being turned off this year. Large crowds have gathered in recent years at Monks Cross and the Coppergate Centre to see the festive illuminations turned on by celebrities. As many as 15,000
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Tykes pay for ill start
YORKSHIRE'S drop into the Second Division of the Championship has been nothing short of a disaster, said batsman Anthony McGrath. Despite the many disappointments which this season brought, however, McGrath said that winning the Cheltenham and Gloucester
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Sharp to lay down the law - 26/09/02
SHARPLAW Venture, a winner at Pontefract on her debut, has excellent prospects of hitting the jackpot at Ascot tomorrow. The filly, trained by William Haggas, goes for the richest race on the televised card, the Watership Down Stud Sales Stakes, which
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Charles and the ranters
A FEW paragraphs down, I intend to explore the vindictive nature of the debate between town and country. But first, here is a word from my sponsor, the intermittent anonymous correspondent who this week began his communication thus: "Another Thursday,
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Grounded war hero Ken gets back on the road
A YORK war hero who has been "grounded" for the last three years is flying high again thanks to an organisation which helps ex-Service members and their families. Former Royal Air Force sergeant, Ken O'Brien, 77, flew 34 bombing missions during the Second
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Council in rebuild bid at hostel for homeless
A HOMELESS hostel could nearly double its capacity if refurbishment work is allowed. The Howe Hill hostel, in Holgate, York, offers accommodation to 13 households. But an application to rebuild inside would create 24 self-contained living areas. Julie
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Church closures meeting 'intense'
THE report which recommends the closure of a number of York's churches may not be radical enough, the Archbishop of York has warned. Dr David Hope told a meeting of York's Deanery Synod that there would be a decrease in the number of new clergy available
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Triangle tussle
THE recently re-established York and District Leeper Hare League premier division representative team play their first game of the season next week. The York squad tackle their counterparts from the Leeds Red Triangle League at York RI's New Lane ground
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Dunn ranks left down at Heels in cup shock
A BRACE of shock results graced the opening salvoes in the York FA Saturday Senior Cup. Top of the stunners was the 2-0 home defeat of premier division side Dunnington by Post Office from division one. A similar triumph was registered by Civil Service
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Groves to be talk of Town
YORK Groves will attempt to bridge a three-division gap on Saturday when they entertain Keighley Town in the second round of the Yorkshire Cup, writes Peter Martini. The Terriers, of Pennine League division four, were among the majority of teams to be
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India plea in fight to free charity worker
INDIA'S representative in Britain has come under fresh pressure to allow charity worker Ian Stillman to remain in the country if he is freed from jail. MP Sandra Gidley managed to lobby High Commissioner Ronen Sen at a Friends of India reception at the
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Latest crop of brides...
A GROUP of blushing brides raced along five miles of pathways in York's maize maze in an effort to find Prince Charming. The brides negotiated the twists and turns of the 10ft pathways to race to the centre of the maze ahead of the Yorkshire Brides 2002
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Tykes pay for ill start
YORKSHIRE'S drop into the Second Division of the Championship has been nothing short of a disaster, said batsman Anthony McGrath. Despite the many disappointments which this season brought, however, McGrath said that winning the Cheltenham and Gloucester
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Birthday boost for baby care unit
A CELEBRATION of 110 years raised cash for newborn babies as two birthday girls gave up their presents. Joyce Carr and Cath Smith, both from Haxby, asked family and friends not to buy gifts as they celebrated their birthdays. Instead, they asked them
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Graeme's a Scots hit
YORK City youth team defender Graeme Law made a winning start to his international career last night as Scotland Under-19s beat Switzerland 2-1 at Dumbarton. Law, who is based in Copmanthorpe, came off the bench for his debut in the 75th minute with the
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Scissor kicks slice City
YORK City reserves suffered their second successive defeat, losing 3-1 to Huddersfield Town in the first round of the Avon Insurance League Cup, writes Dave Stanford. Two of the Terriers' goals were superbly executed overhead kicks from Jon Stead on 43
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School bus fury of York mother
A YORK mother says children are being left stranded at bus stops because of a shortage of bus drivers. Maria Audet, from Vine Street, says her daughter has been late on six occasions since starting at All Saints' School in Mill Mount Lane because of late
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Anger over hostel claims
A YORK councillor is threatening to sue the Liberal Democrats over claims made in a residents' newsletter that he admitted knowing about changes to the controversial probation hostel, but failed to make them public. Beckfield ward councillor Richard Cregan
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Simon says USA for me
NORTH Yorkshire golf ace Simon Dyson is praying for a 'bold pals' act' to prove him wrong tomorrow. Dyson is currently taking a break from the competitive European circuit as the cream of the Continent make their final preparations ahead of tackling their
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Big new store planned for York
A MASSIVE new John Peters furniture store will open on the site of a former car dealership in Clifton Moor, it was disclosed today. The 17,000 sq ft premises in Stirling Road, until recently the Leadley Mercedes dealership, was bought by the Leeds-based
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How to avoid parking
Car parking charges are again upsetting people - Mr Peter James (Letters, September 24) for example. There are some simple alternatives to use if people want to shop in York but don't want to pay car park charges. 1. Go by our reliable bus service! 2.
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Beckett proposes eight-hour rule
A MAXIMUM eight hours for live animal journeys to slaughter has been proposed by DEFRA secretary of state Margaret Beckett. She outlined her views to the EU Agriculture Council. An eight-hour rule would need to be subject to strictly-controlled concessions
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Status Quo, Heavy Traffic (Universal Music TV) ***
THIS is what Quo have done for five decades. This is what they do best and they have done it again... very well. Heavy Traffic is Quo's first studio album for three years and proves the band has never lost its way during the years. Their trademark driving
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Ryan Adams, Demolition (Lost Highway) ****
"THIS is where the summer ends," sings Ryan Adams with perfect timing for the release of his autumnal almanac. The track is Nuclear, the opening melodic rocker that finds magpie American Adams adding John Mellencamp to his list of soundalikes. Adams reckons
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Death In Vegas, Scorpio Rising (Concrete) *****
WELCOME back to the dark side. The much-anticipated third album from those Lords of the underworld Richard Fearless and Tim Holmes more than lives up to expectations. After such stunning albums as Dead Elvis and The Contino Sessions, the pressure was
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Goldrush, Don't Bring Me Down (Virgin/Truck) *****
THE hype heap has been rising all around the Bennett boys and their low-key quintet from deepest rural Oxfordshire. Goldrush have taken their time, changing their name and setting to work on Don't Bring Me Down at their own Steventon studio, before starting
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John Mayall and The Bluesbreakers, Stories (Eagle Records) ****
STRANGE facts about bluesman John Mayall: he was born in Macclesfield, on the outer rim of Manchester, and when young he took to living in a tree-house. He has been playing in blues bands since 1956, and rode to fame on the British Blues wave of the 1960s
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Car driver tries to lure boys
POLICE revealed today they were investigating two attempts to lure children into cars in York villages. In both incidents, which took place in Dunnington and Wheldrake, the man was said to be driving a silver vehicle, be of medium build and have blond
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Knights' quest gathers momentum
THE search for players will soon be stepped up by York City Knights - but not until new boss Paul Broadbent takes a deserved holiday. The former Great Britain international, who was to undergo a shoulder operation this week, goes away for a fortnight
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Scissor kicks slice City
YORK City reserves suffered their second successive defeat, losing 3-1 to Huddersfield Town in the first round of the Avon Insurance League Cup, writes Dave Stanford. Two of the Terriers' goals were superbly executed overhead kicks from Jon Stead on 43
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Graeme's a Scots hit
YORK City youth team defender Graeme Law made a winning start to his international career last night as Scotland Under-19s beat Switzerland 2-1 at Dumbarton. Law, who is based in Copmanthorpe, came off the bench for his debut in the 75th minute with the
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The Blind Boys Of Alabama, Higher Ground (Real World) ***
THE Blind Boys Of Alabama have been singing together for 63 years. Their passion for music is undimmed, their huge, ageless voices are as powerful as ever and their beautiful harmonies remain vibrant. Gospel has always nourished blues, rhythm and blues
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Selby attack man's battle for justice
THE family of a man badly injured in a vicious assault today backed the police appeal for help in catching his brutal attacker. The 23-year-old victim, from Selby, was today undergoing major surgery at York District Hospital - but his family fear the
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Cadden learns lesson the hard way
ACOMB Thai-boxer Richard Cadden has classed his second round defeat by the classy Chan-rit Sit-o as a 'real learning experience'. Cadden put up a brave display against the quality Bangkok fighter, who is ranked at number four in the independent world
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Crowds turn out for TV gardener Alan
THE excited queue snaking round the first floor of Borders Bookshop in York said it all - the second sexiest man on television was in town and his fans were out in force. He might have come second to George Clooney in a recent television poll, but Alan
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Campaigning Prince to visit Selby Abbey
THE Prince of Wales is to make his second visit to Selby in less than two years. He will follow in the footsteps of his parents and late grandmother when he arrives at Selby Abbey on Thursday, October 24. Prince Charles, who this week voiced his concerns
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Point of full return
ASSURING victory will remain a higher priority for Heworth than racking up points as they look to extend their unbeaten run at home to Cottingham Tigers on Saturday. The Villagers are one of only two teams in National Conference League division two with
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We're glad to have you back
THE family of a Selby teenager who went missing for more than 36 hours spoke today of their "massive relief" when she was returned home by police. Bill and Val Napper also revealed that their granddaughter, Kayleigh Wadsworth, 13, left the home they share
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Knights' quest gathers momentum
THE search for players will soon be stepped up by York City Knights - but not until new boss Paul Broadbent takes a deserved holiday. The former Great Britain international, who was to undergo a shoulder operation this week, goes away for a fortnight
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Phil on mission to help African schools
IT'S the challenge of a lifetime for York man Phil Douglas. Determined Phil is set to give up his home, job and lifestyle for a year, and instead go it alone on an overland trip to the heart of Africa, to raise money to help educate needy children. Phil
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College to star in TV show
ONE of the country's leading boys' schools is to let television crews behind the scenes for the first time. Staff at Ampleforth College, near Helmsley, have agreed to a one-off documentary to be shown on ITV. As part of the fly-on-the-wall programme,
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Spreading the word
CHARLES HUTCHINSON meets the new Literature Development Officer of City of York Council and finds out what his tasks involve Chapter One DAVID Cooper is, in his own words, a one-man task force. As the first Literature Development Officer for City of York
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Dear Prime Minister...
Dear Prime Minister: AT the TUC conference, you made it clear how irresponsible it would be if you were to ignore the clear warning signs seeping out of Iraq that might endanger the peace of the world. I can't help wondering where those sentiments were
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Labour's hypocrisy by selling nuke material
The news that the Department of Trade and Industry approved the export of Beryllium - a key component to make nuclear weapons - to Iran is proof, if any were needed, that the Government does not take seriously the issue of weapons of mass destruction
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Footprint of hope
I FEEL 'buoyed-up' by the idea of City of York Council adopting an eco-footprint approach to its decision-making ('Council urged to think green,' September 20). Although the technique is far from simple, it provides vital information on the environmental
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Annie sparkles
In Annie Get Your Gun, well and cheerily presented by The Shipton Players, the song "There's No Business Like Show Business" seems to fit "There's No Theatre Like Joseph Rowntree Theatre" for ambience, the welcome from the formally-dressed stewards, the
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Dim view of Christmas
FOR years the Christmas lights in York were considered a great disappointment. For such a fine historical city, known throughout the world for its ancient charms, the festive illuminations cast a dim glow. In his time as Lord Mayor, Councillor Derek Smallwood
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Nobby's all heart
AS A player, Nobby Stiles was all heart. Most famously, he was the heart of England's 1966 World Cup team, and fondly remembered for his toothless grin and victory jig. These days, the 60-year-old World Cup legend, who suffered a heart attack in May,
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Beck, Sea Change (Geffen) **
AT LEAST he's never predictable. Since making his name with the madcap, hip-hop-inspired approach of his Mellow Gold and Odelay albums, the prodigious Beck Hansen has dabbled with stripped down, mellow psychedelia (the excellent Mutations) and naff Prince