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Yorkshire exact lift out of draw
Yorkshire hardly came out of their rain-hit Championship match with Northamptonshire smelling of roses but an improved bowling performance on the final day brought them a couple of bowling bonus points and in the end they were more than happy to leave
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Cash questions
WHO does Hugh Bayley think he is kidding when he tries to scare everyone into believing that Britain is doomed if it does not adopt the Euro? To do this would mean that we surrender our gold reserves to some faceless bureaucrats who have the power to
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Value of voting
THE arguments of Paul Snowden trying to justify not voting in the recent election do not ring true (Letters, May 13). We need someone to run the city and even if only one per cent of those eligible voted, we would still have councillors and a council
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Missing the music
ON May 10 I very much enjoyed a concert presented by the York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir with the Muker Silver Band at the Tempest Anderson Hall. However, I was appalled that there could scarcely have been 100 people in the audience. Surely this must
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Top dog Orca
IT sounds like an adrenaline-driven tale straight out of Lassie, the fondly-remembered TV series about the Collie dog that was always rushing to the rescue. Orca is different, it is a Labrador, but other than that the similarities are striking. This newly-trained
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Big year for the top brass
OUR story begins, as so many York stories do, at the Rowntree works. "It has been suggested," started an advert in the Cocoa Works Magazine, "that the formation of a brass band in the confines of the works would be welcomed by the many music enthusiasts
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James homes in for win
The biggest win of the day was recorded by Wilberfoss who overwhelmed Thorp Arch & Boston Spa by 162 runs to move into second place in division six. James Crawford hit his maiden century in making an unbeaten 104 as he shared a big stand with Mick
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Earswick beat the elements
New Earswick gained their first division five victory of the season when they defeated neighbours Rowntrees by six wickets. Andy Main was the only batsman to show in a poor batting display by the visitors as he made 29, but Earswick's two bowlers, who
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Six golds for 'Trees
Nestl Rowntree Athletic Club athletes recorded some excellent performances in the Yorkshire County Championships at the Don Valley Stadium in Sheffield. Crowned county champions and gold medallists were: Richard Buck Under-17 men's 400metres, Will Steel
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James homes in for win
The biggest win of the day was recorded by Wilberfoss who overwhelmed Thorp Arch & Boston Spa by 162 runs to move into second place in division six. James Crawford hit his maiden century in making an unbeaten 104 as he shared a big stand with Mick
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Huby stay in front
EVERY game in division four was adversely affected by the weather and, as a consequence Huby remained leaders after reaching 51-0 in 12.4 overs at Acomb. The weather terminated an exciting game at Thorp Arch & Boston Spa which was abandoned with the
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Grange on top
Only one game was completed in division three where Woodhouse Grange beat Bubwith in a low-scoring affair. Dave Stephenson caused problems for the Grange batsmen as he captured 5-41 to limit their score to 84-6 in the reduced 31 overs. This modest total
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Buses bring Dales closer
YORK visitors now have the chance to travel further afield after a new bus service started over the weekend. The services will provide direct links into the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Nidderdale
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Derby duel doused
None of the games in the premier division were completed as the weather took its toll. The west York derby between Heworth and Osbaldwick was tipped in favour of the visitors as Dave Thompson reduced Heworth to 126-7 by taking 5-56. However, the curtailment
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Ton-up Khalid toast of the coast
The game of the day was the all-coastal encounter at Hornsea, where Bridlington pulled off a fine victory in seriously bad light to leap-frog over their opponents to the top of division two. A good team effort saw Hornsea pocket the full batting points
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Minster tribute to Jack
A MEMORIAL service to a former Lord Mayor of York will be held at York Minster at the end of this month. Jack Birch, of Fulford, who was chairman of builders William Birch and Sons and gave more than 30 years' service to the old York City Council, died
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Football inspires artist
THOUSANDS of York people who love the art form that is football are staring three months of boredom in the face now the season is over. But they can fill in a bit of time by visiting a football-based art exhibition has already been sampled by York City
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Tykes all shook up at Grace land
Yorkshire's worrying slump in form continued at Grace Road yesterday when Leicestershire Foxes crushed them by 66 runs in the National League. The fact that Leicestershire had lost their first three matches only rubbed salt into White Rose wounds and
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Chicago is my kind of town... in York
SHOPPERS in York were treated to a taste of Chicago as cabaret dancers took over a shop window. A troupe of 20 dancers made up from staff and parents from the Montessori School in Pocklington were snapped up by York department store Browns, to help it
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Asbestos widow tells of her grief
THE widow of a former York Carriageworks employee killed by asbestos told today of her family's heartbreak. Robert Hirst, who worked at the British Rail factory in Holgate Road in the 1960s, died of the asbestos-related disease mesothelioma, aged 60.
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Walk gives help to cats
CAT lovers took part in a sponsored walk at the weekend in aid of a cats charity. The walkers set off from the Millennium Bridge, inYork, to raise the money for a new isolation unit which York Cats Protection League will use to quarantine sick moggies
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Cyclists brave the wind and rain
DESPITE wet and windy weather, a good time was had by all on the first Tadcaster Community Bike Ride, organised by the Cyclists' Touring Club (CTC). A total of 18 cyclists took part in the tour around local beauty spots, taking in Bolton Percy and Appleton
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Bid to rid town of eyesore
PICKERING Civic Society members have called for action to rid the town of its worst eyesore, the former coalyard, and for the future of the area to be resolved. Former town councillor Peter Gorrill said there was growing concern about the site and about
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Property poser for first-time buyers
YOUNG people in York and North Yorkshire are being priced out of the housing market, it was claimed today. Research carried out by the University of York for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation shows young people cannot afford to get on the property ladder
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Webbo vows all hands to the pump
There was only cruel disappointment for North Yorkshire sidecar aces Steve Webster and Paul Woodhead at Monza in Italy, where a fuel pump failure caused their retirement on lap eight of the scheduled 14-lap race. Webster had just taken the race lead from
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School stung by sumo hoaxer
A HOAXER left York headteacher Hugh Porter with a huge problem when a giant sumo wrestler turned up at his school. Man mountain Steve Pateman arrived at Joseph Rowntree School, in York, to give a demonstration of the Japanese sport during last Friday's
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Jacko's back
YORK City Knights are set to receive a welcome boost with the news that Lee Jackson could soon be back in action. And in another plus, winger Alex Godfrey might also put off a hernia operation until the end of the season. Former Great Britain hooker Jackson
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Suicide tragedy of attack victim
A CYCLIST who was almost strangled in a baffling late-night attack in York has taken his own life, his partner said today. Adam Petch spoke out about the assault last month on Justin Berry, and its tragic aftermath, while appealing for witnesses to come
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Distracted drivers are accidents-in-waiting
I READ the comments made on the crash on the A1079 at Wilberfoss (May 13). As a bus driver I and my colleagues see many problems daily as we travel between Hull and York. Only today I have seen three drivers on mobile phones, one lorry driver drinking
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Love's chance to conquer all rivals - 19/05/03
Tough Love, out of luck in the Thirsk Hunt Cup on his latest start, can gain handsome compensation in the feature race at Beverley tomorrow. The sportingoptions.co.uk Back Or Lay Rated Handicap is the target for Tim Easterby's gelding, who was a winner
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Keep terror off buses
A BUS driver being held at knife-point during a robbery is certainly shocking - but, sadly, this was no isolated incident of trouble. Buses in York have long been dogged by vandalism and violence. And it is usually the driver who has to face an unruly
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In the dark on park
STILL with all things Rowntree, we need your help. Next Sunday, May 25, from 2pm-4pm, the Friends of Rowntree Park are holding a Memorabilia Afternoon. Friends' archivist Syd Heppell has collected photographs and other items and is looking for help in
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Huby stay in front
EVERY game in division four was adversely affected by the weather and, as a consequence Huby remained leaders after reaching 51-0 in 12.4 overs at Acomb. The weather terminated an exciting game at Thorp Arch & Boston Spa which was abandoned with the
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Grange on top
Only one game was completed in division three where Woodhouse Grange beat Bubwith in a low-scoring affair. Dave Stephenson caused problems for the Grange batsmen as he captured 5-41 to limit their score to 84-6 in the reduced 31 overs. This modest total
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Scaling hits heights in solid Bridge work
Sheriff Hutton Bridge was the scene of some remarkable hitting by the home batsmen and some consternation on the part of the Ripon captain in relation to the conditions towards the end of the game which resulted in a draw in favour of the home side. Having
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Ton-up Khalid toast of the coast
The game of the day was the all-coastal encounter at Hornsea, where Bridlington pulled off a fine victory in seriously bad light to leap-frog over their opponents to the top of division two. A good team effort saw Hornsea pocket the full batting points
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Earswick beat the elements
New Earswick gained their first division five victory of the season when they defeated neighbours Rowntrees by six wickets. Andy Main was the only batsman to show in a poor batting display by the visitors as he made 29, but Earswick's two bowlers, who
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Drama group presents songs from the shows
Malton and Norton Amateur Operatic Society's annual variety show runs in Malton and Pickering this week. That's Entertinment - formerly known as Serenade - is a showcase of music and comedy, this year under the musical direction of Gill Boler for the
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Jeep day sets off at a canter
PONY-lovers in East Yorkshire are being invited to an equestrian extravaganza at a special Horsepower day. The Jeep National Riding Festival has joined forces with the Sledmere Country Show to stage the event at Sledmere House, East Yorkshire, on Sunday
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Scaling hits heights in solid Bridge work
Sheriff Hutton Bridge was the scene of some remarkable hitting by the home batsmen and some consternation on the part of the Ripon captain in relation to the conditions towards the end of the game which resulted in a draw in favour of the home side. Having
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Garage code follows example set by York
YORK trading standards staff have praised a national initiative that will help drivers get a better deal from garages. The Good Garage code has been launched by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), five years after the successful Motor Trader Fair Trading
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Slimming couple together through thick and thin
A YORK couple have stuck together through thick and thin - after losing more than five stones between them. Andrew and Louise Wilde, aged 30 and 31 respectively, of Handley Close, Clifton Moor, were there for each other as the pounds fell away. Now Andrew
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Yorkshire exact lift out of draw
Yorkshire hardly came out of their rain-hit Championship match with Northamptonshire smelling of roses but an improved bowling performance on the final day brought them a couple of bowling bonus points and in the end they were more than happy to leave
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York museum is a big draw
FAMOUS illustrator Quentin Blake, patron of The Campaign For Drawing, presented Caroline Jariwala and Graham Relton, of the National Railway Museum, York, with a Drawing Inspiration Award for their contribution to The Big Draw 2002. The Big Draw is an
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Bridge too powerful to cross
Sheriff Hutton Bridge have made a promising start to the York Junior Cricket Association's Rawcliffes Intersport Under-15 League. They beat Stillington by 20 runs and more impressively Stamford Bridge by 74 runs during which David Coverdale hit an unbeaten
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Duo's gold-dust bowl
ADMIRABLE accuracy was displayed by both York and Acomb to strike singularly successful blows in the ECB National Club cricket championship. Yesterday's torrential rain swamped any prospect of play in the respective second round ties of York at home to
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Reporter in patch
RESIDENTS in Easingwold will have the chance to share their views with the Evening Press this week. The Press will be holding a reporter's surgery at the Galtres Centre to discuss any stories readers might have. Our reporter for Easingwold, Sally Fletcher
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Council bid to tackle pollution
RYEDALE councillors plan to give greater priority to the environment in their vast rural district. But the council decided not to opt for a full-blown environment committee, although it agreed to set up a five-strong working party to explore how the authority
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'Auntie Rosie' is town's eminent citizen
FEW people in Kirkbymoorside know the name of Mrs Rose Magson, despite her being one of the best-known personalities in the market town. Even her neighbours are baffled when you ask for her - because everyone knows her merely as "Auntie Rosie". Mrs Magson
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Press owners aid York good causes
THOUSANDS of pounds have been handed out to good causes in York - and the lucky recipients are seen here celebrating their windfall. The Evening Press's American owners have given away £260,000 to organisations around the country. Three York-based groups
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Stunts thrill crowd
RECORD-BREAKING stunt man Russ Swift screeched into York at the weekend to display his jaw-dropping car tricks. Driving a Mini Cooper, Russ, who holds the world records for a number of car stunts, wowed the crowds at the grand opening of Castle Mini,
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Heroes' homecoming
SMILES on the faces of sailors aboard HMS York widened as the warship inched towards a jetty packed with shouting well-wishers at Portsmouth - more than four months after she set sail for battle in the Gulf. It was a long-awaited return for families who
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William's a winner on drugs questions
A STREETWISE schoolboy cracked open the lemonade to celebrate winning a mountain bike in the York Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week quiz. William Kay, 12, from Acomb, York, scooped the top prize after correctly answering questions designed to test young
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The bite fantastic
HUNDREDS of people ate, drank and were merry at the Evening Press Food and Wine Exhibition. Visitors flocked to Temple Hall, at St John's College, to sample offerings from the cream of York's restaurants, food stores and suppliers. The event included
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Bumper festival to help Ryedale youth
A HUGE festival involving hundreds of young people will be taking over Ryedale this summer. The month-long Celebration of Youth will see workshops, training sessions and activities for young people aged eight and over, said Coun Natalie Warriner, former
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Double celebration for little Chloe
A COUPLE enjoyed a double celebration at the weekend by tying the knot and christening their daughter at the same time. Mark and Catherine Leatherbarrow, from Clifton, York, were brought closer together during their daughter Chloe's fight against a serious
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School wants to be drama academy
A YORK school is aiming to be top of the pops for performing arts. Canon Lee School at Rawcliffe, York, is campaigning to become a specialist school, focusing on drama, music and dance. The school has decided to go for special status to develop its strengths
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Golden wonder
ORCA the golden labrador was hailed a "wonder dog" today, after helping to save his disabled York owner when she plummeted 20 feet down a ditch in her motorised wheelchair. In a scene straight out of Lassie, the dog ran off to get help and managed to
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Driver in bus knife terror
TWO teenagers put a bus driver through a terrifying knifepoint attempted robbery ordeal as he drove through a York estate. Witnesses spotted the First driver "under attack" from the two youths as he drove past shops in Chapelfields Road at the Bramham
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Lifted by mind games
YORK City Knights have employed a sports psychologist in a bid to boost confidence among the squad, writes Peter Martini. Player-coach Paul Broadbent reckoned the second-half performance at Cougar Park, where the Knights fought back gamely in their defeat
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The beat of life
York woman Claire Woodcock lives with a potentially fatal heart condition. She tells Rosslyn Snow why the diagnosis has not stopped her living her life... IMAGINE living with the knowledge that your heart could stop at any time. This is the nightmare
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Are you a gym phobe or a fanatic?
EVERYONE'S approach to fitness varies but have you ever wondered why some people can't wait to work out at the gym, while others announce proudly their aversion to activity? We're all very different and those differences can also reflect in our approach
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Jacko's back
YORK City Knights are set to receive a welcome boost with the news that Lee Jackson could soon be back in action. And in another plus, winger Alex Godfrey might also put off a hernia operation until the end of the season. Former Great Britain hooker Jackson
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Knockout idea for TV
THANK goodness it's over - for now anyway. I find it distressing to witness how obsessed the nation has become over so-called reality TV shows like I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here, Survivor, Big Brother and the like. Am I alone in thinking they
