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Hospice charity worker is jailed
A YORK hospice fundraiser was today jailed for 12 months for a £38,000 benefit fraud. Tony Stevenson, prosecuting, said Charlotte Ann McCulloch, 61, had worked as a waitress and booking agent for more than one company over a five-and-a-half year period
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How tax hike will affect you!
National Insurance contributions are to go up on April 6. Ray Cadman, of chartered accountants Garbutt & Elliott explains how the increase will affect you In LAST year's Budget speech Gordon Brown made reference to a higher than expected shortfall
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Report into financial mess would be too costly
SEVERAL times during a long Yorkshire CCC annual meeting at Headingley on Saturday there were complaints that no-one appeared to be accepting responsibility for last year's dreadful financial mess. Chief executive Colin Graves admitted the cash position
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Tinkler gelding has a real chance - 31/03/03
Cryfield, ridden to victory by his trainer Nigel Tinkler in a charity race at Doncaster recently, is in action for 'real' at Nottingham tomorrow, with Kim Tinkler, the trainer's wife, in the saddle. The Doncaster race was not staged under Jockey Club
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York Knights 32, Sheffield Eagles 18
IT wasn't the best display by York City Knights, but they didn't half look good when going forward. Paul Broadbent's men left their minds in the changing rooms at half-time, were on the back foot for periods, especially in the second half, and chucked
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Memories of a country childhood
DAISY Naylor is 93, but vividly remembers her childhood on a farm near Stamford Bridge. It was both a harder and a freer upbringing than children know today, and her tale of rural life early in the last century makes for fascinating reading. We have Mrs
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City's on the ball
YORK City's game on Saturday was one long party. And the players not only iced the cake; they added a shiny red cherry on top with a win which pushed City into an automatic promotion spot. These adventures make Roy Of The Rovers look positively pedestrian
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Hugh Bayley is a disappointment to me now
I TOO am disappointed that Hugh Bayley voted for the UK Government to attack Iraq without a UN resolution specifically authorising military action. This was despite the fact that he wrote three letters to me dated February 22, February 28 and March 14
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Not so cutting edge
THE multi-headed microscope is indeed a fine teaching tool (March 27). It has been available across the world for more than 30 years and so is hardly revolutionary or "cutting edge". But I am very happy to know that York Hospital finally has one. Walter
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Stonebow shame
USUALLY I come into York through the Museum Gardens, a very pleasant experience. The other day I came along Stonebow and was ashamed of my lovely city. Surely we should upgrade roads like this and the south end of Piccadilly, a horrid area, before we
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Mark's the man
THE youngsters photographed with Mark Inman, our cycling paramedic, seemed to be enjoying the Life-Cycle Project for Schools in York (March 11). Recently I needed emergency treatment at my house. Mark was with us within minutes,very efficient and calm
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Free by Easter?
LOOKING forward to Easter... because City of York Council will have finished all the roadworks. They will, won't they? Anne Church, Severus Avenue, Acomb, York. Updated: 10:39 Monday, March 31, 2003
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Special school unveils 'fruity' name
A NEW name has been given to a former York school as part of the reorganisation of special schools in the city. Galtres School, Burnholme, which will close next year, will be reopened in September 2004, as Applefields. The decision to rename the school
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Give yourselves a great big hand
IT was the perfect day.The new chairman of York City, Steve Beck, took the plaudits from a bumper crowd as Bootham Crescent ushered in a new era in the best possible style. More than 4,300 fans turned up to witness the start of the Supporters' Trust's
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Pock edge past 'Trees
Nestle Rowntree came within five minutes of taking a point at championship-chasing Pockling-ton. After some resolute defending by the York side, Barry Gargett finally broke the deadlock when he headed home a Dave Abblett cross to keep Pock on target to
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Saints' Super League shocker
Super League new boys Huddersfield shocked the rugby league world yesterday by toppling champions St Helens. Tony Smith's side won 36-22 at the McAlpine Stadium to turn the table on its head. And, with Wigan slipping up at home to London Broncos on Friday
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Bayley in talks on aid
YORK MP Hugh Bayley says it is vital that relations between members of the UN are repaired, after a visit to America to discuss the human crisis in the Gulf. Mr Bayley has been in Washington during talks with diplomats over humanitarian aid for Iraq.
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Harrogate lift for Wharfedale
HARROGATE improved their chances of finishing third in National League Division Two with a late 19-17 victory over Nottingham at Claro Road. The win was a big help to North Yorkshire rivals Wharfedale, who were able to leapfrog Nottingham near the foot
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Nestl on a roll
NESTLE Rowntree extended their unbeaten run to six games by beating Ripon Wakemen 17-3 at Mille Crux. It is a measure of how much 'Trees have improved as they lost to the Wakemen by 50 points in October. The York-based side produced a great defensive
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Peace campaigners play dead in market
A SILENT column of peace protesters marched to a York market before holding a symbolic "die-in" in solidarity with civilians killed in the Iraqi war. More than 200 protesters marched from the Museum Gardens to Newgate Market, where scores threw themselves
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Four-try Smith sparkles
SCRUM-HALF Matthew Smith was the toast of Selby today. He scored four tries as his side swamped Yorkshire One bottom club Sheffield Tigers 37-6 at Sandhill Lane. The darting Smith was in prime form with his will o'the wisp running. Other Selby tries were
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Victorious York claim their place in play-offs
YORK gained revenge on Pontefract by winning 28-25 to clinch a play-off place. With Old Brodleians losing 25-23 at home to Huddersfield YMCA, the Clifton Parkers are guaranteed at least second spot in Yorkshire One. Mathematically they have a chance of
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Malton's wake-up call
MALTON and Norton romped to a 56-8 victory over Pocklington to keep their Yorkshire Two promotion hopes on track. But they had a shock as lowly Pock held an 8-7 interval lead at The Gannock. Well fired up and with several points to prove Pock attacked
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Interfaith talk
Dr Harriet Crabtree, deputy director of the Interfaith Network for the United Kingdom, has been invited to speak about her work at the York Interfaith Group meeting at 7.30pm, on Wednesday, at the Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, York. Updated: 11:36
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Cash boost for minority groups
MINORITY groups in North Yorkshire are to benefit from a newly-established grant scheme. A programme to support minority groups has been established by Hambleton District Council. Grants of up to £1,000 will be allocated to organisations which cater for
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£500m for health in Ryedale
HEALTH CARE in part of North Yorkshire has received a massive cash boost worth half a billion pounds. Health bosses recently met in Whitby to discuss the three-year Local Delivery Plan (LDP) for healthcare in Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale. They agreed
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Plucky Elizabeth aims for the games
PLUCKY York schoolgirl Elizabeth Richardson is planning to compete in a national athletics contest against other youngsters who, like her, have been through transplant operations. Eleven-year-old Elizabeth, from Huntington, underwent a kidney transplant
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Knights on the Rhodes to success
NEW signing Scott Rhodes said he was delighted to be 'Knighted' after helping York beat Sheffield Eagles 32-18 in the Arriva Trains Cup yesterday. The victory saw the Knights complete their first ATC double, having also won at the Don Valley Stadium earlier
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Radiation claim on radar base
THE Government is ignoring concerns about electro-magnetic radiation at a North Yorkshire radar base, a new report claims. A paper, written by a former data analyst at RAF Fylingdales, claims that radio wave levels are at "virtually" the maximum levels
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We can go all the way - Nogan
FORMER Welsh international Lee Nogan believes York City can go on and secure the third automatic promotion spot after Southend's Nemesis maintained his scoring record against his former club in Saturday's 2-0 victory. Nogan, who played 11 games on loan
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Sunny weekend brings crowds flocking to York and the coast
SPRING sunshine prompted summery scenes in York and a mass east coast daytrip get-away. The higher than usual temperatures and several hours of sunshine saw people taking to the city walls, river areas and Museum Gardens on both Saturday and yesterday
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Allott brilliance seals victory
A FLASH of brilliance by winger Graham Allott and a sound all-round display by stand-off Matthew Yates gave York RI a well deserved 24-15 victory at Castleford. With both sides needing the points to put daylight between themselves and the Yorkshire Three
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Harrogate lift for Wharfedale
HARROGATE improved their chances of finishing third in National League Division Two with a late 19-17 victory over Nottingham at Claro Road. The win was a big help to North Yorkshire rivals Wharfedale, who were able to leapfrog Nottingham near the foot
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Knights on the Rhodes to success
NEW signing Scott Rhodes said he was delighted to be 'Knighted' after helping York beat Sheffield Eagles 32-18 in the Arriva Trains Cup yesterday. The victory saw the Knights complete their first ATC double, having also won at the Don Valley Stadium earlier
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No Knights let-up
YORK City Knights star Mick Ramsden has pledged there will be no let-up by the Knights as they look to hit the league campaign running. York entertain fellow National League Division Two side Sheffield at Huntington Stadium tomorrow (kick off 3pm) aiming
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MS is not the end
The Multiple Sclerosis Society celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with the aim of 'Striking back' at this unpredictable and debilitating disease. Rosslyn Snow finds out how sufferers cope THE first sign of multiple sclerosis can be as simple as
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We can go all the way - Nogan
FORMER Welsh international Lee Nogan believes York City can go on and secure the third automatic promotion spot after Southend's Nemesis maintained his scoring record against his former club in Saturday's 2-0 victory. Nogan, who played 11 games on loan
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Diets are a man thing
LIKE most people, I do not readily associate men with dieting. But they do it, and by all accounts they are very good at it. According to a study - the results of which have been screened on the BBC's Diet Trials programme - men make better dieters than
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Radiation claim on radar base
THE Government is ignoring concerns about electro-magnetic radiation at a North Yorkshire radar base, a new report claims. A paper, written by a former data analyst at RAF Fylingdales, claims that radio wave levels are at "virtually" the maximum levels
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Support troops ...and families
DAY 12, and the bloody reality of this war is sinking in. Neither generals nor the general public had anticipated the fierceness of the Iraqi resistance. The belief that once our tanks rolled in, their forces would roll over now looks absurdly optimistic
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Sickened by cheers
AS a more mature peace protester (new pensioner), I am sorry Saddam could not have been taken out by the SAS or CIA. However, now it's war, I did think how terrible it is for the soldiers, who are only working for the governments as a job. Maybe I thought
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Hardly illuminating
I WOULD like to ask about the lighting (or lack of it) on the three principal bridges. Friends of mine staying in the city for a few days all agreed it was a wonderful place, except for the bridges. On Skeldergate it was so dark it was unsafe at night
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Let's get fitter
I WHOLEHEARTEDLY agreed with Professor Smith ('Make York a fit city', Letters, March 3). Many people need more exercise. As well as the Race for Life on May 11, Eborienteers is holding an orienteering event in York city centre (meet about 10.30am by the
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Swiftly done
ONLY four weeks after seeing my GP, I had my appointment with the consultant. Very good. Even better, I had the necessary surgery the same day I saw the consultant. Is this a record? Thank you York Hospital. Thank you Alan Milburn. John Staples, St Paul's
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Coin celebrates DNA discovery golden jubilee
THE DNA £2 coin, marking the 50th anniversary of one of the last century's most important scientific discoveries, is introduced into general circulation from today. The term DNA - or Deoxyribonucleic Acid - is now in everyday use and the double helix
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Women urged to join race
COME on girls, there is still time to join this year's Race For Life in York and raise some vital cash for Cancer Research UK. The 5km race celebrates its tenth anniversary this year and to celebrate the landmark a bumper race is taking place at York
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Let the train take the strain - council told
TRANSPORT chiefs in York should continue to press to bring rail stations to Haxby and Strensall, a council report argues. Officers at City of York Council say that the authority should work to bring the long-awaited scheme to fruition - even if no government
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All Blacks win
JEZ Petch shone as New Ears-wick beat Heworth 'A' 42-8 in the York and District Cup. Adie Robinson's fine try on 16 minutes was sandwiched by two Heworth penalties before the All Blacks cut loose. Petch crashed over, and then Matt Godfrey raced in after
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'The sun shone, the boys won and we have a club to be proud of'
Shaun Urquhart, City fan and Supporters' Trust member, sums up his feelings on the club's big day of celebration SATURDAY, March 29, 2003, is certainly a day that will live long in my memory. It marked the day that heralded a new beginning for York City
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Down in the dumps Heworth bitten by Sharks
HEWORTH'S promotion dreams ended last week when National Conference League chiefs decided only two teams would go up from division two. And the York club's disappoint-ment was to the fore on Saturday as they lost 21-18 at Huddersfield Syngenta, a defeat
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E Yorks speed cameras in action
A PROJECT committed to cutting the speed of cars on roads in East Yorkshire is set to go "live" tomorrow. Up to 64 mobile speed enforcement cameras will soon be seen across Humberside when the area's Safety Camera Partnership gets under way. Consisting
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Growers turn over new leaf
GARDENING fans with an interest in the kitchen should head to a North Yorkshire tourist attraction for some green-fingered, culinary gifts. Everything from tangerine sages to pineapple mints are on offer at Yorkshire Lavender in Terrington, outside Malton
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Cathedral city's big year
A NORTH Yorkshire city is promising visitors more to do and see than ever before. The 2003 calendar of events for Ripon is the biggest and best ever, according to the Ripon City Partnership. New for this year is the Thorpe Prebend House, which narrates
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Objectors slam plan for homes on town hotel site
PLANS to build 14 homes in the centre of a busy North Yorkshire tourist town have been met with a barrage of objections. Helmsley Parish Council, North Yorkshire County Council, local businesses and residents have opposed the plans behind The Feathers
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Allott brilliance seals victory
A FLASH of brilliance by winger Graham Allott and a sound all-round display by stand-off Matthew Yates gave York RI a well deserved 24-15 victory at Castleford. With both sides needing the points to put daylight between themselves and the Yorkshire Three
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York sees both sides of the argument over war
TWO York brothers and their families are proudly flying the flag to send a strong message of support to Allied soldiers serving in the Gulf. Andrew Gibson, of Tang Hall, and brother Martin, of Acomb, are to hold a weekly flag and banner demonstration
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Rural expert at fundraiser
Rural commentator Robin Page, former presenter of One Man and His Dog and co-founder of the Countryside Restoration Trust, will be the guest speaker at a special fundraiser for St Catherine's Hospice in Scarborough. A countryside dinner is being held
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Six of the best for Robins
SELBY Town extended their unbeaten run to six matches in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division when they drew 2-2 with Arnold Town at Flaxley Road. It was the visitors who opened the scoring six minutes later when Michael Brown scored from
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Scouts honour new home
A YORK scout group left devastated by an arson attack at their headquarters 18 months ago have celebrated the opening of their new home. The St Chad's Grey Scout Group hut was gutted by a blaze in July 2001, which also destroyed thousands of pounds-worth
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Pensioners slam council tax rises
OLDER citizens' groups have hit out at the sharp rises in council tax in York and North Yorkshire. Representatives of York Older People's Assembly, Age Concern and Help The Aged have all spoken of the pressures placed on older people with the recent sharp
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Report into financial mess would be too costly
SEVERAL times during a long Yorkshire CCC annual meeting at Headingley on Saturday there were complaints that no-one appeared to be accepting responsibility for last year's dreadful financial mess. Chief executive Colin Graves admitted the cash position
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Man in car follows girl
A TEENAGE girl ran to her friend's home for safety after being followed round a York estate by a man in a car. Police said the 14-year-old girl saw a man in a "mint green" car watching her near the Nestle Rowntree factory, close to The Groves. He then
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York rail services curtailed by strike
VERY limited Virgin Cross Country rail services were expected to serve York today, despite strike action by guards across the UK. The fresh travel chaos has been brought about by another 24-hour strike by Rail Maritime and Transport Union members. Up
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Radio station scoops award
YORK Hospital Radio scooped a silver medal in the prestigious 2003 National Hospital Radio Awards. The station, which broadcasts 24 hours a day on the wards of York Hospital and celebrates its 40th birthday next year, was awarded silver in the UK Station
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Concern over plan to sell alcohol to cinema audiences
A NORTH Yorkshire cinema boss has hit out at councillors for voicing concerns about his plans to sell alcohol at the pictures. Jeremy Powell, who reopened the Palace Cinema in July last year, has applied for a licence to sell alcohol at the Malton cinema
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East is best for golden couple
CHAMPAGNE flowed in a York village as a couple celebrated 50 years of marriage. Barbara and Andrew Jones of Nether Poppleton yesterday celebrated their golden wedding, surrounded by friends and family. Barbara, 74, a native of Cheshire, met Andrew, 78
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Digger charges man in custody
A 32-YEAR-OLD man appeared before York Crown Court today facing three charges of criminally damaging police vehicles with intent to endanger the lives of officers inside them. Ian Robert Leaper, of George Terrace, Barlby, is also accused of dangerous
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City driving on road to promotion
YORK City chief Terry Dolan was full of praise of his charges after they moved up into third spot despite a car accident forcing him into make a late change to his defence to face Southend United. Dolan was robbed of the services of Scott Jones, after
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York City 2, Southend 0
THE Supporters' Trust in charge, 4,312 fans, three points and City into the automatic promotion spots - what else could you want for a day of celebration? Okay, the game will probably not be remembered for skill, quality and action, but the whole occasion
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Safe hunt police in chase
A HIGH-SPEED police chase which crossed two counties started after thieves took a safe from a pub. Officers began the chase on the A64, after managers reported their safe had been taken from the Four Alls Inn, at Flaxton Moor. A white Renault Clio was
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City fans celebrate with street march and victory
THE centre of York was engulfed in a sea of red and white as fans took to the streets to celebrate the rescue of their football club. More than 200 York City supporters voiced their relief in a march from High Petergate to Bootham Crescent. They were
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Nestl on a roll
NESTLE Rowntree extended their unbeaten run to six games by beating Ripon Wakemen 17-3 at Mille Crux. It is a measure of how much 'Trees have improved as they lost to the Wakemen by 50 points in October. The York-based side produced a great defensive
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Four-try Smith sparkles
SCRUM-HALF Matthew Smith was the toast of Selby today. He scored four tries as his side swamped Yorkshire One bottom club Sheffield Tigers 37-6 at Sandhill Lane. The darting Smith was in prime form with his will o'the wisp running. Other Selby tries were
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Victorious York claim their place in play-offs
YORK gained revenge on Pontefract by winning 28-25 to clinch a play-off place. With Old Brodleians losing 25-23 at home to Huddersfield YMCA, the Clifton Parkers are guaranteed at least second spot in Yorkshire One. Mathematically they have a chance of
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Malton's wake-up call
MALTON and Norton romped to a 56-8 victory over Pocklington to keep their Yorkshire Two promotion hopes on track. But they had a shock as lowly Pock held an 8-7 interval lead at The Gannock. Well fired up and with several points to prove Pock attacked
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They're under pressure to tackle strokes
CHRIS TITLEY discovers how you can have your blood pressure checked on the way to the shops ANYONE at any age can suffer a stroke. It can strike out of the blue, and leave the victim permanently disabled - or even dead. But there is an early warning sign
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It's never too late to exercise
Q I AM in my late 50s and have never done much exercise. I should like to take up some form of regular exercise to help me keep fit because I'm getting older; is it too late to start? A The over-50s make up more than 20 per cent of the UK population and
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City driving on road to promotion
YORK City chief Terry Dolan was full of praise of his charges after they moved up into third spot despite a car accident forcing him into make a late change to his defence to face Southend United. Dolan was robbed of the services of Scott Jones, after
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'The sun shone, the boys won and we have a club to be proud of'
Shaun Urquhart, City fan and Supporters' Trust member, sums up his feelings on the club's big day of celebration SATURDAY, March 29, 2003, is certainly a day that will live long in my memory. It marked the day that heralded a new beginning for York City
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Give yourselves a great big hand
IT was the perfect day.The new chairman of York City, Steve Beck, took the plaudits from a bumper crowd as Bootham Crescent ushered in a new era in the best possible style. More than 4,300 fans turned up to witness the start of the Supporters' Trust's
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Bayley in talks on aid
YORK MP Hugh Bayley says it is vital that relations between members of the UN are repaired, after a visit to America to discuss the human crisis in the Gulf. Mr Bayley has been in Washington during talks with diplomats over humanitarian aid for Iraq.
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North Yorks man leads tank raid
AN ARMOURED raid into the besieged city of Basra has been led by a North Yorkshire serviceman. Major Tim Brown, from Bedale, commanded a tank unit that stormed three miles into the heart of the city, Iraq's largest after Baghdad. His squadron of 11 Challenger
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Peace campaigners play dead in market
A SILENT column of peace protesters marched to a York market before holding a symbolic "die-in" in solidarity with civilians killed in the Iraqi war. More than 200 protesters marched from the Museum Gardens to Newgate Market, where scores threw themselves
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York sees both sides of the argument over war
TWO York brothers and their families are proudly flying the flag to send a strong message of support to Allied soldiers serving in the Gulf. Andrew Gibson, of Tang Hall, and brother Martin, of Acomb, are to hold a weekly flag and banner demonstration
