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Dewsbury 24, York City knights 28
IF York City Knights had nothing to play for at Ram Stadium yesterday, nobody told the players. Although they cannot progress in the Arriva Trains Cup - York will finish fourth in the East section - they are intent on hitting the Division Two league campaign
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Police priorities
WHAT an absolute disgrace the police are. Mrs Wilson has her windows broken eight times and all the police do is give her advice on security (March 20). Exceed the speed limit on a motorway roadworks in the early hours of Saturday morning with no traffic
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Threats charge
A 42-year-old man was appearing before York Magistrates today, charged with making threats to kill during a domestic incident at a house in Thornfield Avenue, off Malton Road, early yesterday. Updated: 12:29 Monday, April 07, 2003
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Police 'failed to answer call'
A CALLER trying to report a series of crimes has hit out at North Yorkshire Police, claiming they failed to pick up the phone. Robert Milsom, 47, from Tadcaster Road, York, says he made a string of unanswered calls to the police. Police today apologised
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Will power to help fight against cancer
TODAY the Evening Press joins forces with Yorkshire Cancer Research to launch a Free Will Scheme which aims to boost the charity's vital work in the region. In conjunction with eight firms of solicitors in York and the surrounding area, the charity is
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Police hunt burglars
POLICE have reported a spate of burglaries in the York area. Burglars took advantage of an unlocked back door to steal a CD player and CDs from a house in Broadway West, off Fulford Road. A rear downstairs window of a house in Cameron Grove, off Bishopthorpe
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Award for York restorer
ONE of York's oldest construction firms has earned a top national accolade. William Anelay the 256-year-old firm in Murton Way, Osbaldwick, which specialises in restoration of ancient buildings, has received a national Civic Trust award. The award, presented
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Green light for affordable homes on site of centre
PLANS to develop the site of a community centre into new homes, a shop, and a new, smaller, centre, have been given the go-ahead by councillors. City of York councillors have agreed in principle to dispose of part of the Chapelfields Community Centre
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Members on track for more fun with locos
A MODEL engineering club has completed a massive extension to its miniature railway facilities. York City and District Society of Model Engineers previously had one 1,000ft miniature track on which members could run their locomotives at their site to
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Stitches in time
A LABOUR of love that took three years to sew by hand has finally been hung in place. Marilyn Roberts, of Pickering, designed and sewed the medieval-inspired tapestry to hang over the main staircase at St William's College, in York. She was commissioned
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60 on peace protest at base on the Moors
ANTI-WAR protesters marched outside RAF Fylingdale in their latest demonstration for peace on Saturday. About 60 people marched through the bridleway towards the early warning station. Neil Bye, 43, said: "The turn-out wasn't as good as we'd expected,
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Husband and wife fight for opposite sides
SEVERAL husband-and-wife teams are fighting the local election in York - but one couple have topped the lot by standing for opposing parties. Janet Looker, the city council's executive member for education, is defending her Guildhall Ward seat at the
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RAF man misses war so he can get married
NOT even war could hold this couple back from marriage, as they proved at York register office. Elaine Reed, 32, of Stillingfleet, and Paul Watson, 29, from Harrogate, were devastated when their wedding plans faced ruin by the news that Paul, a senior
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Second Marble Arch attack
A MAN who punched a woman in the face in an unprovoked attack in York may have struck again, police believe. A 33-year-old woman was punched in the face by a man as she walked with a colleague through the Marble Arch tunnel, Leeman Road, last Monday.
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Inquest delay prolongs nightmare for widow
THE widow of a former York Carriageworks employee killed by asbestos told today how delays in holding an inquest meant her nightmare was still dragging on. Jeffrey Sanderson, who worked for 37 years at the trainmaking factory in Holgate Road, died of
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Pock's teen spirit
Pocklington's young guns had too much fire power for Hull Ionians Hawks as they stormed to a 54-5 victory. Though the young players in Pocklington's line-up, eight of them teenagers, took the plaudits after the interval, it was two of the clubs most experienced
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Pre-occupied Malt bow out
WITH one eye on next week's crucial promotion game at Beverley, Malton and Norton's challenge for the Yorkshire Shield came to an abrupt end as they lost 25-8 against West Leeds. West are the only only side to have completed a league double over Malton
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Haxby and Strensall stations on agenda
THE possible restoration of two York rail links was due to be discussed by senior city councillors today. A council scrutiny report indicates cross-party support for the restoration of the rail links at Haxby and Strensall. Possible funding for the links
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Grand racing here, too
THE Grand National may have been the focus of the country's sporting attention at the weekend, but in North Yorkshire not all eyes were on Aintree alone. More than 7,000 spectators attended a traditional county social and sporting event to chance a bet
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Robins' wings clipped by Brid
SELBY Town's six match unbeaten run in the Northern Counties East League premier division came to an end when they lost 3-1 at top of the table Bridlington Town. The Robins were behind after just eight minutes when Martin Thacker scored from the penalty
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Trust death rates 'highest in North'
DEATH rates within York Health Services NHS Trust are the highest in the North and staffing levels are among the lowest in England, according to a Sunday Times Good Hospital Guide. According to the guide, published yesterday, the trust, which serves York
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Pocklington close in on title defence
POCKLINGTON now need two wins from their last three games to retain the Leeper Hare York and District League premier division title. But Pock left it late before overcoming the determined challenge of Osbaldwick 2-0. After a blank first half, it was Osbaldwick
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Reserves in action
YORK City reserves were in action this afternoon in a re-arranged Avon Insurance League division one east encounter. City's second string were taking on their Mansfield Town counterparts in their last reserve team outing of the season at Bootham Crescent
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Now Adam is in the driving seat a year after losing leg to cancer
A BRAVE teenager who lost his leg to cancer has passed his driving test at the first attempt. Tadcaster Grammar School student Adam Hudson is now looking forward to hitting the open road once he gets insured on his mum's car. The 17-year-old first discovered
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Pock's teen spirit
Pocklington's young guns had too much fire power for Hull Ionians Hawks as they stormed to a 54-5 victory. Though the young players in Pocklington's line-up, eight of them teenagers, took the plaudits after the interval, it was two of the clubs most experienced
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Look, no hands
Therapist Gillian Wright practices massage without using her hands. MAXINE GORDON checks out whether she has the magic touch WHEN people learn that Gillian Wright practices no-hands massage, their first response is usually to make a joke. "They ask me
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Get rid of cellulite
Q I have noticed the appearance of significant patches of cellulite on my upper thighs and bottom. I have always had some cellulite but it seems to be getting worse. I have tried creams and regularly go running but I'm not seeing much difference. Are
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60 on peace protest at base on the Moors
ANTI-WAR protesters marched outside RAF Fylingdale in their latest demonstration for peace on Saturday. About 60 people marched through the bridleway towards the early warning station. Neil Bye, 43, said: "The turn-out wasn't as good as we'd expected,
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RAF man misses war so he can get married
NOT even war could hold this couple back from marriage, as they proved at York register office. Elaine Reed, 32, of Stillingfleet, and Paul Watson, 29, from Harrogate, were devastated when their wedding plans faced ruin by the news that Paul, a senior
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Fierce battle raging in the heart of Baghdad
A FIERCE battle was today raging in the heart of Baghdad after an American armoured column smashed its way into the Iraqi capital. US troops were said to have seized three presidential palaces and raised the American flag over one of them, and reporters
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One for all
THOUSANDS of York residents are set to benefit from a community police initiative launched today. Every ward in the city will now have a dedicated police officer to help find solutions for its long-term crime issues. The team - consisting of three sergeants
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Leanne to make a Noble effort - 07/04/03
Racing returns to Pontefract tomorrow - and Leanne Kershaw is back, too, bidding to win the course's five-round apprentices' series for the second successive year. Middleham-based Kershaw, who is attached to Jedd O'Keefe's stable, won a fortnight's working
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Steam team on the road
THE golden age of steam began in 1896 and lasted 30 years. Not on the railways, of course - that golden age lasted a little longer - but on the roads. For a brief period steam power rivalled the petrol engine as the motorised marvel of the day. These
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Speed up inquests
GRIEF is one of the hardest experiences anyone has to endure. Coping with the loss of a loved one is always going to be tough - and even more so if the inquest into their death is delayed. The funeral may well have already been held, but without the inquest
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Step up, Kaler
DAME Janet Baker is stepping down as Chancellor of the University of York and the hunt is on for her successor. According to scamp-like rumours reported in the national press, one possibility might be Hunter the Gladiator, otherwise known as James Crossley
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How will this jail sentence make society safer?
I WRITE regarding the one year jail sentence received by Mrs McCulloch, a 61-year-old woman in ill health (March 31). In what way will society benefit from this jail term? Will we sleep easier at night? Feel safer leaving our homes while out at work or
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Coveted car parks
I CAN assure Mr James (Letters, March 28) that York's parking charges are comparable with other cities of similar size throughout the UK. A lot has been said about our parking fees and this so-called blitz on motorists but very little is said about the
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Kids' verdict on parents' driving
WOMEN drivers are much better than their male counterparts, if children have a say in the matter. This was revealed in a survey carried out by Vauxhall to gain an insight into modern family motoring. Almost half the children questioned trust mum more
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1,500 respond to town vision survey
RESIDENTS have laid out their 20-year vision for Haxby, near York. Every household was sent a questionnaire by the town council to find out how they would like to see the town develop by the year 2020. Town councillor Alan Robertshaw said more than 1,500
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Keeping on the right track
YORK prides itself as being a tourist city, but what do visitors find when they arrive at the railway station? Reporter Chris Greenwood puts himself in their shoes Picture the scene, you step out into a new city, tired, uncomfortable and carrying a hefty
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Minster to host Carmelites' mass
A SPECIAL mass is expected to draw 1,000 people to York Minster next month to celebrate the admission of women and lay people to a religious order. The service, on Friday, May 16, is being held by the Carmelites, a religious order within the Roman Catholic
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Gun amnesty a success - police
A FIREARMS amnesty in North Yorkshire has been hailed a success by police. By the weekend, a total of 35 firearms, nine of which were illegal, had been handed in to police around the county. Prohibited weapons handed in included seven handguns and two
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Late-night shops spring into action
YORK city centre streets will be for pedestrians only when a new late-night shopping "experience" is launched later this month. The evening shopping, which begins on Thursday, April 17, will see city centre shops stay open until 8pm every Thursday throughout
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Soap star Christine steps in
EMMERDALE star Christine Cox has stepped into the breach at short notice to play Enid and Lavender in the English stage premiere of Kate Atkinson's Abandon-ment at York Theatre Royal. Best known for her soap role as Eric Pollard's other woman, Glynis,
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Group 'destroys GM crop trial'
ENVIRONMENTAL activists today claimed to have completely destroyed a genetically-modified crop trial in North Yorkshire. The raid was just the latest in a series of attacks targeting GM oil seed rape at Hedley Hall, near Tadcaster, owned by Leeds University
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Hate mail sent to ex-Labour member
HATE mail on official York Labour Party notepaper has been sent to a former party supporter who burned his membership card in protest against the war in Iraq. Gordon Campbell-Thomas torched his membership card after the war started, saying he could not
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Boy pinned to wall by attackers
A 15-YEAR-OLD boy was pinned against a wall and robbed by two men in a terrifying attack in York. The teenager, who is from Kirkbymoorside, was walking along Holgate Road close to St Paul's Church when he was pushed against a wall by two men who stole
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Campus role for Hunter?
TV gladiator James Crossley could be facing an unlikely new battle - as a contender to succeed Dame Janet Baker as Chancellor of the University of York. The muscle-bound hunk, who starred as Hunter in the hit TV series, is in the frame for the honorary
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Nap hand gives leaders Moor Lane the advantage
THE Leeper Hare York and District division three title is developing into a three-horse race with long-time leaders Moor Lane still heading the field. The Lane had a comfortable 5-0 win over York Railway Institute with five names on the score-sheet -
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All Blacks end Old Boys' unbeaten run
NEW Earswick All Blacks got the psychological edge ahead of their White Rose Trophy final against Hunslet Old Boys as they won the Yorkshire League fixture between the sides 13-10. It was Hunslet's first defeat in two years and although the match was
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Valiant Villagers end their season on a high
HEWORTH finished their National Conference League division two campaign in fine fashion as they hammered Rochdale Mayfield 44-10 at Elm Park Way. The Villagers, despite being unable to go up, wanted to end on a high and did so by avenging a defeat at
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York family at Crowe wedding
A YORK family joined some of the world's hottest stars today as they celebrated the marriage of their niece, Danielle Spencer, to Russell Crowe. Peter and Anne Horsfall, from Nether Poppleton, joined guests including Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise for the
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Police storm siege house
POLICE investigating an incident at a house in York stormed the property after a two-hour stand-off. Officers were called to the property in Thornfield Avenue, off Malton Road, early yesterday following reports that property was being smashed up. Sixteen
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Coach hails his brave Knights
PLAYER-COACH Paul Broadbent hailed the pride and never-say-die attitude in his squad after they registered their fourth win in five games. Broadbent's injury-hit troops shocked Dewsbury in a thriller at Ram Stadium, coming from 14-0 and 18-6 down to win
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Pre-occupied Malt bow out
WITH one eye on next week's crucial promotion game at Beverley, Malton and Norton's challenge for the Yorkshire Shield came to an abrupt end as they lost 25-8 against West Leeds. West are the only only side to have completed a league double over Malton
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Coach hails his brave Knights
PLAYER-COACH Paul Broadbent hailed the pride and never-say-die attitude in his squad after they registered their fourth win in five games. Broadbent's injury-hit troops shocked Dewsbury in a thriller at Ram Stadium, coming from 14-0 and 18-6 down to win
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Reserves in action
YORK City reserves were in action this afternoon in a re-arranged Avon Insurance League division one east encounter. City's second string were taking on their Mansfield Town counterparts in their last reserve team outing of the season at Bootham Crescent
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No bottle for a real crisis
I DON'T mean to panic anyone, but the shoppers surrounding me in the mile-long line of checkouts in Tesco (ear defenders recommended) at the weekend were buying an awful lot of bottled water. It could be that there's a camping and caravanning convention
