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Yorkshire shame
Yorkshire's season sank to a new low at Headingley yesterday when they lost to Durham in the County Championship for the first time since their opponents acquired first class status in 1992. Set to make 261 for victory, Yorkshire slumped to 93 all out
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Don't blame Britain and US for bombings
YORK Against The War's Bob Looker blames Britain and America for recent suicide bombings by Arab terrorists. He believes we provoked them with our military action in Iraq (Letters, May 23). But the recent attacks were against two countries - Morocco and
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Cultural vandalism
FOR once I agree with Hugh Bayley, MP, when he says (Evening Press, May 24) that the Minster library "isn't just an archive of precious old books and manuscripts" but "also a modern working library of national importance". As an occasional user of York
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Drama spotting
WITH the greatest respect to P Willis (Letters, May 30), has he never heard of the much-publicised book and film on which the play Trainspotting was based? If theatre could be summed up concisely, it should be educational, informative and entertaining
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Bilton's brilliance
HIGHLIGHT in division three was a wonderful spell of bowling by 14-year-old Andrew Bilton who took 8-41 for Woodhouse Grange against Heslington. It was the best bowling of the season and earned him the honour of being the youngest winner of a league monthly
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Mower raider's prison warning
A BURGLAR who was tied to a lawnmower after a North Yorkshire man caught him and made a citizen's arrest narrowly escaped jail today. Michael Kenneth Gath, 18, of East Grange Rise, Belle Isle, Leeds, appeared before magistrates in the city. Amphetamine
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Burglars strike at 17 city homes
POLICE have again appealed to York householders to secure their property after a string of houses were burgled at the weekend and property worth thousands of pounds stolen. Two cars, a motorcycle and half- a-dozen mobile phones were among the haul snatched
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24-hour cycle
ENERGETIC students from York St John College abandoned sleep and embarked on a 24-hour sponsored bike ride - all in the name of charity. Philip Distin, 22, and Martyn French, 21, took it in turns to cycle around a 30-mile relay circuit towards Stamford
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Girls kick off the fun in a packed weekend
Aspiring female footballers had the chance to Bend It Like Beckham and show off their skills at a special soccer event. Dozens of talented sportswomen turned up for the annual Girls' Football Funday which featured a football tournament involving 24 teams
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Sessay's unbeaten run ended by Pock
POCKLINGTON pulled off a good victory in division five despite having to take first innings against Sessay. Three Pocklington batsmen played substantial innings to help them reach 196-9 - Colin Forsdyke 44, Ted Donkin 47 and Alex Downey 46. Keith Till
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Fourth attack at city sex shop
Thieves who try to steal sexy accessories and jewellery from a York sex shop window display have struck for the fourth time. Shop owner Andrew Clark, of Xes in Goodramgate, said he was "sick and tired" of the attacks, which have left him with an expensive
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Bumper charity pay-out
A RECORD amount of money has been handed over to three local charities by the outgoing chairman of Selby District Council. Coun John Bedworth raised an impressive £14,700 during his term of office - a new record for the district. The previous record was
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Dunnington make up for lost time
DUNNINGTON'S batsmen really went to town at Carlton Towers when they recorded the second highest ever total in the Hunters the Estate Agent York and District Senior League premier division. Their massive 304-7 has only been bettered by Heworth's 321-3
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Drugs bag stolen
A DOCTOR'S bag containing dangerous drugs has been stolen. The leather bag was taken either from the doctor's car in Hampsthwaite, near Harrogate, on Friday morning, or from Ripon, on Thursday night. The bag contains drugs which could be dangerous, including
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Last hope in cancer battle
A TERMINALLY-ill woman and her husband are racing against time to raise enough cash for intensive cancer treatment in Mexico. Stef Axelby, 37, and Kevin Axelby, 42, of Wharram-le-Street, near Malton, who have a nine-year-old son, Kane, believe that the
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Heart man's charity golf appeal
A YORK heart attack victim is appealing for teams to play in a charity golf tournament to say "thank you" to the cycling paramedic who saved his life. Richard Hunter, of Navigation Road, York, collapsed at his home last January after suffering his third
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York spinners turn screw on Driffield
YORK consolidated third position in the Oxbridge Yorkshire ECB Premier League by defeating Driffield by eight wickets at Clifton Park. It was a necessary victory as top two teams Scarborough and Cleethorpes had comfortable victories over Harrogate and
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Selby shops park goes ahead
SELBY'S new retail park will have a Christmas opening after councillors approved controversial changes in plans for the development. Selby District Council's planning committee defied recommendations by principal planning officer Richard Borrows to pass
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Duke of Kent to visit county tourist venues
A royal guest will be visiting some of the gems of North Yorkshire's heritage as part of Royal Tourism Day. The Duke of Kent will visit Fountains Abbey and the Studley Royal estate, near Harrogate, on Tuesday, June 10. Members of the National Trust will
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Yorkshire shame
Yorkshire's season sank to a new low at Headingley yesterday when they lost to Durham in the County Championship for the first time since their opponents acquired first class status in 1992. Set to make 261 for victory, Yorkshire slumped to 93 all out
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Wartime fliers celebrate museum links
A FRENCH airman who served with the Allies during the Second World War has been honoured by the French government for his work in maintaining links between the UK and the continent. Paul Deligne, who lives in York, has been made a Chevalier de l'Ordre
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Couple's "two weddings for the price of one"
Surprised wedding guests arrived at York Register Office to find the bride and groom had already been married - only minutes before. But 1950s fans Ian Rhodes and Sadie Smith repeated their vows in front of the 50 onlookers because of a quirk in their
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Fish killed by sewage spill
THOUSANDS of fish have been killed after raw sewage spilled into a water course at Pocklington. Trout, bream and other coarse fish were today spotted floating on the surface of a one-mile stretch of Pocklington Beck and Canal - an area popular with anglers
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City squatters on the move again
YOUNG squatters have taken control of a third disused York building - saying they had no choice after they were made homeless from the White Swan Hotel. Protesters have moved into a ramshackle terraced home in Holgate Road that has been unoccupied for
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High-flying Knights
WHAT a difference a few weeks make. That was the verdict of player-coach Paul Broadbent after his side turned on the style to hammer Swinton Lions 40-2 at Huntington Stadium yesterday. The Knights scored seven sensational tries in a breathtaking final
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Dolan in frame for Hartlepool and Huddersfield
TERRY Dolan may bounce straight back in to management with promoted Hartlepool United. He has been installed as favourite to take over from Mike Newell, who was axed on Friday - the same day as Dolan was relieved of his duties at Bootham Crescent. Dolan
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Teacher posts axed in York and county
BUDGET cuts and falling rolls will result in 19 teaching posts in York and 15 more in North Yorkshire being lost. A total of 55 full-time posts will go next year in the county council area through redundancy and natural waste and these will be replaced
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Couple escape 'fireball' strike
A COUPLE had a remarkable escape when lightning struck "like a fireball" at their home near York. Peter and Trisha Allison emerged unscathed after part of their ceiling collapsed when the bolt of lightning hit the building, throwing roof tiles across
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Name game
YORK City are set to appoint a new boss by the end of week, with a host of names in the hat. Despite only parting company with Terry Dolan and Adie Shaw on Friday, the club's board have moved quickly to fill the post, with talks held at a secret location
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Batanai Marimba
THIS nine-piece African ensemble, including a bass guitarist from Huddersfield, transformed the usually staid old Theatre Royal into a dance hall with exuberant playing and singing lasting three hours. Scores of people, including some from the dress circle
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Stay in the swim
Keep your children swimming is the message from health experts in response to a scare about chlorine in pools causing asthma, reports STEPHEN LEWIS. It is just what parents needed: another health scare. For years, parents of asthmatic children have been
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Bike for life
The Cancer Research UK Cycle For Life raises awareness and money for men's cancers. ZOE WALKER talks to one competitor for whom the race has special significance WE are not renowned for our proactive approach towards our health and well-being, we Brits
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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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The whole tooth
STEPHEN LEWIS visits a York dentist who is really giving his patients something to smile about... THERE'S nothing like a guided tour of your teeth to make you realise why that regular check-up by your dentist is so important. The gleaming smile you see
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High-flying Knights
WHAT a difference a few weeks make. That was the verdict of player-coach Paul Broadbent after his side turned on the style to hammer Swinton Lions 40-2 at Huntington Stadium yesterday. The Knights scored seven sensational tries in a breathtaking final
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"There are times when things happen that make me feel my age and firmly ram home the hideous fact th
PEOPLE say: "You're as young as you feel" and older people often say they feel no more than 16. I now know why they say that - because despite being in my early forties, I too feel the same as I did when still at school (the sixth form, I hasten to add
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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
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Teacher posts axed in York and county
BUDGET cuts and falling rolls will result in 19 teaching posts in York and 15 more in North Yorkshire being lost. A total of 55 full-time posts will go next year in the county council area through redundancy and natural waste and these will be replaced
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Dolan's departure good news for fans
THE exit of the dismal Terry Dolan and his dreadful sidekick Adie Shaw is the best news I've heard in ages - in fact, the best news since the Supporters' Trust took over the club. Dolan was not only the luckiest manager City have ever had, but also one
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Exit stunner
I was shocked and surprised that Terry Dolan and Adie Shaw have been sacked. They both did a tremendous job last season and showed real dedication to the club. They created a promotion-chasing side on a shoestring budget in impossible circumstances. I
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Defending asylum
I OBJECT strongly to Ella Hirst's comment that "asylum seekers are milking our coffers dry" (Letters, May 24). Such language shows an ignorance of the real situation. Asylum seekers receive only £40 a week, which is 75 per cent of normal income support
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Harry looks up for it at Lingfield - 02/06/03
Harry Up, narrowly denied at Beverley last month, is napped to gain compensation at the opposite end of the country tomorrow. Derby week starts on a low-key note with a minor Flat meeting and a jumping fixture in the west-country, but trainer James Given
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We demand an inquiry
RAF Fylingdales has helped maintain world peace for 40 years by keeping an ear on our enemies, the politicians like to tell us. Those who question the base's role are told: it is for your own good. This supercilious attitude is no longer acceptable. We
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Romans return
THERE is no doubt which of York's past invaders have the best PR. With the Jorvik centre and festival, the Vikings are the dominant brand. Now, however, the Romans are making a comeback. And not before time. The founders of Eboracum in AD71 have left
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The good news day
IT was the day that Britain needed. After six years of war, and the austerity that followed, the people were ready to rediscover national pride, march into a hopeful new era, and have a right old knees-up. The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 50 years
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Why Plane City never took off
THESE sleek aeroplanes should have had York stamped all over them. They were designed and built by Airspeed Ltd, the aircraft factory set up in York - but which later relocated, lock, stock and undercarriage, to the more forward-thinking town of Portsmouth
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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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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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York spinners turn screw on Driffield
YORK consolidated third position in the Oxbridge Yorkshire ECB Premier League by defeating Driffield by eight wickets at Clifton Park. It was a necessary victory as top two teams Scarborough and Cleethorpes had comfortable victories over Harrogate and
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Dunnington make up for lost time
DUNNINGTON'S batsmen really went to town at Carlton Towers when they recorded the second highest ever total in the Hunters the Estate Agent York and District Senior League premier division. Their massive 304-7 has only been bettered by Heworth's 321-3
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York's Aussie ton-up twins
AUSTRALIAN duo Nash Stone and Sean Hunter powered York II to victory over Sheriff Hutton Bridge with a century each. Bridge lost their unbeaten record and their division one leadership when they opted to chase a massive score set by the Clifton Parkers
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Skipper Moore leads from the front
DESPITE getting the worst of a draw against Whitkirk, Huby continue to lead division four. Huby captain Paul Moore took 6-42 to help sew up maximum bowling points but Whitkirk were able to total a useful 194. Huby's Darren Howell made 38, Mark Mierzwinski
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Sessay's unbeaten run ended by Pock
POCKLINGTON pulled off a good victory in division five despite having to take first innings against Sessay. Three Pocklington batsmen played substantial innings to help them reach 196-9 - Colin Forsdyke 44, Ted Donkin 47 and Alex Downey 46. Keith Till
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Brad day at office
North Yorkshire Service Area Under-13s lost 28-16 against the Bradford Area at Cougar Park, Keighley. The visitors found themselves 4-0 up after three minutes after some excellent work from full back Adam Jones which put Tom Harrison in the corner. North
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Tories 'already making mark'
TORIES on Selby District Council say they are already making a difference - only one month after wresting control from Labour. After capturing 23 seats on the council, compared to Labour's 14, the Conservatives claimed they were making their mark. Tory
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New era for police officers
Distinctive new front-line officers who will soon become a familiar sight on the streets of North Yorkshire have been paraded for the first time. Police chiefs boast that almost 40 community support officers will herald a "new era" for policing in the
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Tribute to attack tragedy man
A YORK man who took his own life after suffering a brutal attack is to be the focus of a cinematic tribute at a city cinema. Chiefs at City Screen are planning to show a special charity screening of Blade Runner - the favourite film of duty manager Justin
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Skipper Moore leads from the front
DESPITE getting the worst of a draw against Whitkirk, Huby continue to lead division four. Huby captain Paul Moore took 6-42 to help sew up maximum bowling points but Whitkirk were able to total a useful 194. Huby's Darren Howell made 38, Mark Mierzwinski
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Bilton's brilliance
HIGHLIGHT in division three was a wonderful spell of bowling by 14-year-old Andrew Bilton who took 8-41 for Woodhouse Grange against Heslington. It was the best bowling of the season and earned him the honour of being the youngest winner of a league monthly
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York's Aussie ton-up twins
AUSTRALIAN duo Nash Stone and Sean Hunter powered York II to victory over Sheriff Hutton Bridge with a century each. Bridge lost their unbeaten record and their division one leadership when they opted to chase a massive score set by the Clifton Parkers
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Biker hurt in country crash
A motorcyclist suffered serious leg and chest injuries after colliding with car at a rural road junction in East Yorkshire. The Yorkshire Air Ambulance took the man, who has not been named by police, to hospital after the crash on the B1253, near Sledmere
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Heatwave proves a boost for York
TOURISTS packed into York to enjoy two days of tropical temperatures as York enjoyed its hottest May day for more than ten years. City tourism chiefs have hailed a bumper weekend, after the heatwave saw York record a high of almost 27C (79F) on Saturday
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Foster family search starts
A NEW drive has been launched to find foster parents for troubled teenagers. City of York Council has launched a campaign to find foster parents for about 16 children aged between 11 and 16 years - a difficult age to find foster places. Howard Lovelady
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York slated on brownfield land
COUNCIL bosses in York were today urged to be more creative about redeveloping land in a bid to stop house building on unblemished green sites. According to new figures, only 48 per cent of new housing developments were built on brownfield sites between
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Missing man turns up safe
A MISSING Jarvis employee not seen since he walked out of his York office more than a month ago has turned up safe and well. James Stephen Venney, 49, of Southfield Road, Pocklington, was picked up at a West Yorkshire railway station by his wife on Saturday
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Assault man hunted
DETECTIVES are hunting a man who exposed himself and attempted to assault a young woman as she walked home late at night in York. Police said the woman was left uninjured but shocked by the attack, close to the War Memorial Gardens, Leeman Road. Detective
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Attempted murder charge man held
A 20-YEAR-OLD York man today appeared before the city's magistrates charged with attempted murder. James Christopher Glenton of Rowntree Avenue, Clifton, is alleged to have tried to kill Richard Sampson and wounded Carrie Dowson with intent to cause her
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Safety checks focus on building site risks
CONSTRUCTION sites in York and North Yorkshire are to be assessed by health and safety inspectors to check the risk of falls from height. Health and Safety Executive (HSE), inspectors, will visit sites over the next two weeks as part of a national blitz
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Man accused of killing baby
A 39-YEAR-OLD Pickering man was appearing at Scarborough Magistrates Court today charged with the murder of a 13-month-old baby. The man was arrested and questioned by police in February over the death of Kieran Brown, from Birch Avenue, Malton, in York
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Romans return for a festival
ALMOST 2,000 years after they first arrived in York, the Romans have finally returned - with the city's first Roman Festival. The city's streets will be filled with Roman soldiers practising their military skills, exhibitions showing off Roman culture
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Archbishop in talks on Minster issues
The Archbishop of York has been invited to an unprecedented meeting with York Minster officials following revelations that he might use historic powers to block the closure of the cathedral's library. Dr David Hope is known to be extremely concerned about
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City name game
YORK City are set to appoint a new boss by the end of week, with a host of names in the hat. Despite only parting company with Terry Dolan and Adie Shaw on Friday, the club's board have moved quickly to fill the post, with talks held at a secret location
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I wouldn't buy a home near here
A TOP US Air Force scientist says he would not buy a house near a North Yorkshire spy base because he fears the radiation it creates could cause cancer. USAF researcher Dr Richard Albanese says he fears phased array radiation being created by RAF Fylingdales
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Dolan in frame for Hartlepool and Huddersfield
TERRY Dolan may bounce straight back in to management with promoted Hartlepool United. He has been installed as favourite to take over from Mike Newell, who was axed on Friday - the same day as Dolan was relieved of his duties at Bootham Crescent. Dolan
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Castle Howard to host cancer research run
RUNNERS will be descending on Castle Howard this autumn to take part in a new 10km race in aid of cancer research. The historic Ryedale venue is one of three stately homes chosen to host a series of 10km races for the charity, Cancer Research UK. Each
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Family way
Q: How can I get my teenagers active? A: If exercise is part of your life then chances are it is part of your children's lives too. Active parents often produce active children for whom going for walks, swimming and playing football is the norm. With
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Bones of contention
Q My mother suffers from osteoporosis and my friend suggested more regular exercise may help reduce my risk of being affected by it later in life. Is this true? A The brittle bone disease osteoporosis affects one in three women and at least one in 12
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The terrors of temping
I love Faking It, the Channel 4 show which recently scooped the prestigious (in journalistic terms every award is deemed "prestigious") Golden Rose prize at the Montreux television festival. It is fascinating to watch a complete novice become proficient
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Fooling around with joy of sex
When I spotted the headline I had to check it wasn't April Fools' Day. "Great sex life begins at 40 - survey." I gasped at the words, wondering exactly how much the researchers paid women (the object of the survey) to agree with that statement. To me,
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Euro bore of a final
WAS Dave Stanford's rave report on the stale Champions' League final a spoof? He called it "incredible... a sumptuous feast of compelling football... an enthralling and open encounter that oozed quality and class..." Was this the same game that one national
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Knights' bold effort
HAVING witnessed recent displays of pride, passion, commitment and great team spirit by York City Knights RL Club we want to congratulate not only the players but also everyone involved from the ball boys to the chief executive/chairman in what truly
