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White back for Yorkshire
ENGLAND all-rounder Craig White makes his first appearance of the season for Yorkshire at Bradford Park Avenue tomorrow in the three-day match against Bradford-Leeds Universities' Centre of Excellence. White, who played in the Ashes se-ries and the World
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Chapter of woe
THE Minster library is the best place I have found for the books I need for my research, then I go to York University libraries and others in London. But Canon Theologian Draper says its books "can usually be found elsewhere". What a misrepresentation
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Horrors of drugs
I COMMEND York Theatre Royal on its recent production of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting. The Studio setting gave an up-front, in-your-face setting, drawing you in and making you feel part of the play. The quality of the four actors shone through. With nowhere
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Call this customer care? No, it's a phone minefield
Shell-shocked, battle-scarred and weary to the bone, I have just come off the phone. All I wanted was to report a fault with my daughter's mobile phone, but it turned into the war of the worlds, man against machine. In the name of customer care, modern
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Vital vision shapes York
THE team which put together the Without Walls report had the bad luck to publish it as war erupted in Iraq. That inevitably diverted attention away from its findings. So today we look in detail at the vision for the future of York as laid out in the report
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£6.3m flood works begin
ENVIRONMENT Minister Elliot Morley is to visit Ryedale next week to view work on the Malton and Norton flood defences. Work started this week after the Yorkshire Flood Liaison Committee and DEFRA agreed funding for the project. The minister, who last
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Flood victims may get relief on council tax
FLOOD victims who are unable to live in their homes could soon be entitled to reduced Council Tax bills. Ministers have announced plans to give councils across North Yorkshire discretionary powers to reduce bills. Unless all the furniture has been removed
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MPs push for flood defence cash
MPs Hugh Bayley and Anne McIntosh have secured a Ministerial meeting to discuss the need for millions of pounds of flood defence work in North Yorkshire. Floods Minister Elliot Morley agreed to face-to-face talks after being pressed by the MPs in a Commons
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Flood warning issued in York
TWO flood warnings have been issued on the River Ouse at York and Naburn today following more heavy rainfall. The Environment Agency (EA) has released the warnings for the Ouse between Clifton Bridge and Fulford and at Naburn Lock. But a spokeswoman,
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Flood watch back in York
MOTORISTS in York and North Yorkshire were being urged to drive carefully today after the region's roads were covered with debris and standing water by strong winds and rain. A spokesman for the Environment Agency said a Flood Watch was now in place in
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Anti-flood measures on show
HUNDREDS of North Yorkshire residents turned up to an event aimed at helping them shore up their defences against flooding. Led by North Yorkshire County Council, the "flood fair" saw more than 40 exhibitors displaying products aimed at protecting homes
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Minister to hear views on Moors base
PARISH councillors plan to attend a public meeting about RAF Fylingdales' role in Son of Star Wars after being snubbed when the last one was held. Armed Forces Minister Adam Ingram is to attend the meeting, which was postponed earlier this year because
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Hunters outfit ambush quarry
The Hunters York and District Senior Cricket League had one of their best ever inter-league victories when they beat the Yorkshire ECB County Premier League by five wickets at Woodhouse Grange. Having struggled to field a truly representative side in
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Will York become a playground for the over-50s?
A FASCINATING blueprint of what York could be like in the future is considered today by the Evening Press. From a place dominated by fun-seeking older people to fears for the ambitious York Central development, a report looking at a future York has taken
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Royal accolade for York education group
A YORK group that puts university students into classrooms received an award from the Queen as she celebrated the 50th anniversary of her coronation. The York Student In Schools group was one of 16 schemes across Yorkshire to be given a new Queen's Golden
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Young writers in print
YOUNG poets from York and North Yorkshire were among published winners of a national writing competition. Lyndsay Coo, 17, of York, and Livvy Hanks, 15, of Long Marston, entered their poems for publication in Young Writer magazine, which publishes work
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Depressed Lara was 'thrown to the wolves'
Friends of a York woman who died after falling from a window have lashed out at the mental health support system, claiming it "threw her to the wolves". Effie Arestides, 55, of Clifton, said her friend Lara Saunders was "badly let down" by community health
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Missing Jarvis man turns up
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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Sewage overflow kills fish in beck
POCKLINGTON residents were shocked to learn that thousands of fish died when raw sewage spilled into a local water course. The sewage entered Pocklington Beck at West Green and polluted a one-mile stretch of water, flowing into Pocklington Canal. The
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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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Mowers and tyres taken
THIEVES stole a Hayter petrol lawnmower worth £250 from a garage in Selby Road, Riccall, yesterday. The thieves got into the garage by forcing a padlock sometime after 10am. They also entered the garage but nothing was taken. Four tyres from a silver
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Records smashed by race winners
THE men's and women's records for the course were broken at York-based White Rose Triathletes' 14th annual White Rose Duathlon. In winning the men's race Brian Field, of Otley Cycle Club, beat the previous record by 7min 20sec when he finished in a time
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Thieves target church cars
A YORK vicar has put warning signs up in his church because thieves are targeting worshippers' cars during sermons. The Rev Simon Stanley, of St Chad's Church in South Bank, said the church car park had been targeted a number of times in the last two
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Drive repair gang threatens woman
A NORTH Yorkshire woman has been threatened by a gang after she refused to pay them £7,500 for resurfacing her drive. Trading Standards officers from North Yorkshire County Council are investigating after a woman in Harrogate was approached by a doorstep
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Nightclub gets new lease for 21 years
SELBY clubbers will be able to dance into the future after the owners of a town centre nightclub secured a 21-year lease on the venue. Tony Sambridge, who runs Jems Nightclub, in Ousegate, made the announcement despite rumours circulating last week that
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Police warning on PIN con
NORTH Yorkshire police are warning people to be vigilant when using cash machines after money was stolen from victims in Thirsk and Skipton. In both cases, victims went to cash points and found their cards were stuck. A helpful passer-by told them to
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Funeral spectacle for race fan
MORE than 150 people paid their respects at the funeral of the York-based larger-than-life horse racing fan William Smith. Black horses pulled a carriage carrying the 62-year-old, who was dressed in his racecourse uniform for his final journey, and was
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Wilberfoss boss lot
IT was all change at the top of division four of the IT Sports York Mixed Tennis League after the latest matches. Wilberfoss have won their last two matches. Against Poppleton they were led by Mike Tebbutt and Chris Oldfield with 33 games supported by
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Dispute led to broken skull
A RACEGOER allegedly broke another man's skull at York Racecourse during last year's August meeting, a jury was told. Prosecution barrister Christine Egerton claimed that Michael Anthony Day, 28, hit out in a dispute started when a disabled man stumbled
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Campbell's clan on their marks
SPRINT king Darren Campbell cantered into York's Bootham School yesterday to encourage pupils to get out and get fit. The Olympic silver medalist at 200metres was at the school as part of the Norwich Union campaign 'Do the Right Thing', aimed at enabling
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Man knocked out victim in taxi row
A YORK man who attacked two innocent people knocked one out in front of his family and broke the other's cheekbone in two separate displays of violence, a court heard. As one victim, Christopher Gibson, lay unconscious on the ground, his wife told Edward
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Hunters outfit ambush quarry
The Hunters York and District Senior Cricket League had one of their best ever inter-league victories when they beat the Yorkshire ECB County Premier League by five wickets at Woodhouse Grange. Having struggled to field a truly representative side in
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Decision later on tenants' right to appeal
A DECISION on controversial plans to take away troublesome council tenants' right to an internal appeal has been deferred. Housing chiefs met last night to discuss the plans which, if approved, would apply to tenants served with a Notice of Seeking Possession
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Minister to hear views on Moors base
PARISH councillors plan to attend a public meeting about RAF Fylingdales' role in Son of Star Wars after being snubbed when the last one was held. Armed Forces Minister Adam Ingram is to attend the meeting, which was postponed earlier this year because
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Cordell pride of England
YORK squash sensation Neil Cordell helped guide England Under-15s to the European Team title by dropping just three points in four matches. However, the 13-year-old Joseph Rowntree School pupil was denied his chance to continue his winning run in the
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Abandoned car explodes in blaze
A FRIGHTENED woman told of her shock today after an abandoned car exploded only yards from her York home. Jean Scott was in bed when the vehicle was set alight opposite her property in Oldman Court, off Foxwood Lane. "It blew up right outside my house
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Protest saves village hall
MONTHS of wrangling over the sale of a village hall has come to an end after the parish council finally agreed to retain the building. Fulford parish councillors last night unanimously voted to keep the Social Hall after widespread controversy over the
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York RUFC booted out of county cup
YORK RUFC have been kicked out of next year's Yorkshire Cup. They are among 28 clubs banned from the county's knockout competition after failing to fulfil fixtures this year. The Clifton Park side pulled out of their second round tie against Doncaster
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Son was found dead in his home
A COUPLE are trying to come to terms with the tragic loss of the son they found dead at his York home. Enid and Arnold Carter said they were deeply shocked after making the discovery at 28-year-old Jason's home off Malton Road, York. Jason had spent his
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Hounded by charities
I AM being stalked by charity workers. It wasn't so bad when they just lurked about in York's Parliament Street waiting to grab me as I nipped into Whittards for some coffee or M&S for some knickers. At least then I could spot them in good time (clipboard
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Queen Mum's own county
CHRIS TITLEY charts the special relationship York holds for the Royal who used to bear the city's name... ON APRIL 26 1923 a very "special relationship'' began. It was the day Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon became the Duchess of York by marrying Albert, second
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Queen Mum's own county continued...
Three weeks later she was in the city again to attend the wedding of the Duke of Kent and the then Miss Katharine Worsley of Hovingham. She was one of three Queens in the congregation, the other two being our present Queen, a cousin of the Duke, and Queen
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York's bells ring out for Queen Mum
In York, a waiting crowd greeted with rapturous applause the first chimes of the Minster's Queen Mother Bells on the morning of her 100th birthday. The Kings Division Waterloo Band followed the chimes with a rendition of Happy Birthday for the Queen Mother
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County salutes Queen Mum
Celebrations broke out all over North Yorkshire today as the county saluted the Queen Mother on her 100th birthday. As the Queen Mother celebrated with the royal family and thousands of fans in London, the carnival atmosphere spread to York and North
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Royal fans dress for festivities
Queen Mum fanatics Lesley North and her mother Pamela Byers were today staging a right royal party in their living room. The pair iced three cakes and purchased tiaras and Union Jacks to add to a Queen Mother tea towel, commemorative mugs and other collectibles
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Centenarians welcome Queen Mum to club
North Yorkshire centenarians today congratulated the Queen Mother on becoming a member of their distinguished club. Annie Worcester, of Westminster House Nursing Home, York, who celebrated her 100th birthday last October, also lived through two world
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York keeps eye on river levels
FLOOD warnings were set to be issued today at York and Naburn as high water levels were reported across the region's rivers and streams. But a spokesman for the Environment Agency urged people not to panic, saying it expected levels to drop considerably
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Blueprint for the future of York
YORK may soon be a very different place if the report A New Vision for York is any guide. STEVE CARROLL looks at the future that could await us. YORK is changing. The Minster, the ancient city walls and York's historic bars may suggest otherwise, but
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Ditch these antiquated measurements
YOUR report "Trucker stuck" (May 31) states: "The driver did not understand the warning signs". This is an understatement. He was Portuguese. Europe and Britain went metric some years ago, so how could he be expected to understand feet and inches (which
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Say no to GM food
LAST month the United States government filed a complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) about Europe's moratorium on genetically- modified crops and food. The United States is unhappy that people in Europe are not eating GM food and the US biotech
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It's a roundabout...
IT may be a good idea to remind drivers that Boroughbridge Road is a 30mph zone and that the offset round object at the junction with Beckfield Lane is a roundabout. If people are unsure how to react to either of these situations, there is an excellent
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Sporting links
FOOTBALL fans do not need to be asked for their opinions. Visit any sports pub on big match night and you will hear men loudly proffering pointers on team selection and strategy to the big screen. They know that their wisdom will never reach the ears
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Floods money is slashed
VITAL work to keep North Yorkshire roads and properties free from flooding has been placed in doubt after plans emerged to slash county council funding for the work of the environment department. Environment chiefs at North Yorkshire County Council are
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£1m to bolster flood defences
FLOOD defence chiefs have approved urgent repairs costing more than £1 million to three damaged defences in Yorkshire. The decision came as the Environment Agency revealed that walls, embankments, pumping stations and other protective measures prevented
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City sets national standard for flood defences
YORK is to host Britain's first National Flood Forum - two years after the city was hit by the devastating floods of autumn 2000. Hundreds of delegates from flood-affected communities across the country will come to the event on October 28 at York Racecourse
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York lobby for floods funds
COUNCILLORS in York are set to lobby the Government for millions of pounds in order to protect the city against flooding. A notional programme of works, which will cost in excess of £11 million, has been identified by City of York Council in an independent
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Urgent flood repairs get go-ahead
URGENT repairs to York's flood defences can now go ahead, after the region's flood chiefs approved a ten per cent increase in the local authority levy. As reported in later editions of yesterday's Evening Press, the way above inflation increase was agreed
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Flood workers facing new crisis
FUNDING for flood defences across Yorkshire looks set to be plunged into further crisis next month. The York and North Yorkshire representative on the Yorkshire Regional Flood Defence Committee predicted today that - for the second year running - members
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Fight to speed up flood defence work
RESIDENTS and businesses in the centre of Stamford Bridge have launched a campaign group to press for flood defences to be built as quickly as possible. The formation of the Stamford Bridge Square Flood Defence Association follows East Riding of Yorkshire
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Tears as flood scheme is rejected
A £1 MILLION scheme to protect Stamford Bridge from flooding has been blocked by councillors - devastating a mother whose family home and business have twice been inundated. Jane Parsley walked out of the committee room in tears castigating councillors
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Flood defences hold-up anger
FLOOD victims were furious today after planners called for a £1 million defence scheme at Stamford Bridge to be put on hold. East Riding of Yorkshire councillors are being urged to defer Environment Agency proposals for permanent flood walls near the
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MP wades into flood defence debate
ONE year on from the flooding which devastated North Yorkshire, an MP revealed today he is pressing for a major change in the way flood defences are funded. York MP Hugh Bayley said he wanted regional flood committees to have the powers to set precepts
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Extra £1.5m to bolster flood defences
THE Government has stumped up an extra £1.5 million towards the cost of new Yorkshire flood defences in the wake of last year's disaster. But some of the boost to the Environment Agency's coffers is under immediate threat because of the need for urgent
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Flood defence bill may be £11m
DEFENDING York against future flooding could cost as much as £11 million - and the Environment Agency admits such funding may be difficult to secure. The agency's calculations emerged as Yorkshire householders were warned today they may need to stump
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Experts to be quizzed on flooding
EXPERTS are to be quizzed tonight by councillors looking into the issues surrounding flooding in York. Representatives of the Environment Agency and Yorkshire Water Services have agreed to attend the third meeting of City of York Council's floods scrutiny
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Up for national prizes
TWO York-based businesses are in contention for prestigious national awards. The Bar Convent Trust and Hunter's Estate Agents are finalists in The National Business Awards North East Regional Competition. The awards, sponsored by Orange, are part of a
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And the award goes to...
A BUILDING consultancy which operates in York has won a prestigious award. Weatherall Green & Smith scooped the Best Building Surveying Practice prize at this year's Yorkshire Property Awards. This follows their success at the 2002 ceremony, when
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Helen in the House
YORK & County Press company training manager Helen Hora was attending a parliamentary reception on business in London today. Colleges At The Heart Of Business was a reception for colleges, employers, learners, Ministers and MPs to help politicians
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Changing rooms for zoo tigers
WILD animals at a North Yorkshire zoo have found themselves in a mysterious ancient city - thanks to a local business. FabFX, based in Wetherby's Thorp Arch Industrial Estate, are experts at creating themed environments. Their latest project was to create
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Liquid lunch of pizza and pictures
DINERS at a York Italian restaurant will be able to snap up a piece of artwork as they eat. Villa Italia has teamed up with York-based photographic firm Liquid Images and is exhibiting a range of prints on the walls of its Micklegate restaurant. A total
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We have to keep the technology
YORK could lose its technology businesses to America and the Far East if the government does not act, it was claimed today. A survey by Grant Thornton has revealed only 15 per cent of British technology firms see the UK as a centre for future growth.
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Knightds 40, Swinton 2
YORK City Knights yesterday put on the most scintillating 20 minutes of rugby league Huntington Stadium has seen for many a year. The Knights had plugged away for almost 60 minutes against a talented Swinton side but, with luck having evaded them in the
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Dynamic duo raise £225
TWO energetic schoolgirls put on their running kit and trainers to raise money for the NSPCC. Martina McGinley, ten, and her friend Stephanie Buckby, 11, both pupils at Rufforth Primary School, decided to stage their own sponsored run at the weekend.
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Group's royal accolade
A YORK group that puts university students into classrooms received an award from the Queen as she celebrated the 50th anniversary of her coronation. The York Student In Schools group was one of 16 schemes across Yorkshire to be given a new Queen's Golden
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Drinker admits dangerous driving
ROOFER Darryl Woodhouse had ignored two warnings about the speed and manner of his driving before entering a market town at 75mph, overturning his sporty hatchback and leaving two of his passengers lying injured in the road, a court heard. Prosecutor
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'Nul points' from Labour for Tories
LABOUR has hit back at claims by Tories that they are already making their mark on Selby District Council - awarding them "nul points" for their first month in power. Labour councillors say that money saved in the housing budget was due to Labour group
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'Don't kick us out of our home'
ANGRY residents of a York sheltered housing unit today took their fight to save their homes straight to senior city council decision makers. Under new proposals aimed at tackling bed blocking in York, the council's executive was considering whether to
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First defeat for N Yorkshire U-12s
The North Yorkshire Service Area Under-12s representative rugby league team lost their unbeaten record when going down 18-10 away to Bradford Service Area. Playing at Keighley RLFC's Cougar Park, North Yorkshire, who had previously defeated South Yorkshire
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Knockout for hospice fund
ENERGETIC and enthusiastic Ryedale residents are needed to take part in a knockout fundraising event. St Catherine's Hospice is searching for teams of ten to take part in the It's a Knockout competition at Yorkshire Coast College in Scarborough. Giant
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Phil loses out as he sits up
A MISTAKE right on the finishing line cost Wigginton racing cyclist Phil Brighton third place in the latest race in the Joe Dalby road race series. The race was based at Aldborough near Boroughbridge over a circuit based on the A168 Marton to Boroughbridge
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N Yorks warning over doorstep traders
NORTH Yorkshire residents have been warned not to deal with doorstep traders, after reports in the Malton area concerning men calling door-to-door offering to buy antiques. People have received fliers through their doors, stating that the people responsible
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Trip in memory of Gail
THE widower of Gail Hepworth is to return to the American city where she took her inspirational fight for life - to help other cancer sufferers. Dave Hepworth is to run in the New York Marathon in November, exactly four years after Gail travelled with
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Raids target drug dealers
SUSPECTED dealers of hard drugs in Scarborough were being targeted today in a series of police raids. Detective Sergeant Heather Pearson, of North Yorkshire Police's eastern area drugs squad, was leading the operation. She said: "This operation is the
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Sure-shot Lowery provides high-point
CRYSTAL Palace's captain, Sue Lowery, shot out on 130, using treble 20, treble 10 then double top, in a 7-2 York John Smith's Ladies League division one victory over Golden Slipper. Anne Bass stylishly set Cygnet off against Independent, whose skipper
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Brideshead fire recalled
VISITORS to Castle Howard can go back in time and relive one of the stately home's most significant events. A fire ripped through the building in 1940, destroying parts of the south-east wing and some valuable works of art. At the time the home was occupied
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Dunnington stun foes with ace run of form
DUNNINGTON struck ruthless form to stay unbeaten in division one of the Tyke Petroleum Men's Tennis League. Their 91 games against Bubwith included four clean sweeps and the three pairs scored 32, 31 and 28. In third place, Sutton drew nearer to Poppleton
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Emma into Hall of fame
YORK 800 metres runner Emma Macalister-Hall's recent success continued as she was crowned North of England champion at Liverpool. The Nestl Rowntree AC ace went in to the championships fresh from winning the Yorkshire County Championships. After qualifying
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Bottle attack soldier jailed for three years
A SOLDIER who nearly blinded a teenager while allegedly absent without leave has been jailed for three years. Felicity Davies, prosecuting, told York Crown Court that Matthew Sam Beckitt, 19, smashed a beer bottle on the ground during the incident in
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Psychiatric unit boosts services
A NEW unit has opened at Bootham Park Hospital, in York, as part of a redevelopment of mental health services in the city. The new Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), opened by Selby and York Primary Care Trust, is the first part of a two-phase grant
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Robbery victim feared for her baby's safety
A WOMAN robber who made a mother fear for the safety of her four-month baby was today starting three years behind bars. Sara Louise Green, 22, forced childhood friend Deborah Burns to hand over £20 as the victim was on her way to Haxby Road Nursery, said
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York lab's test for 'H-factor' health threat
THOUSANDS of people could be saved from killer diseases with technology developed by scientists in York, it was claimed today. A tester kit to measure the level of Homocysteine, a naturally-occurring protein-like chemical in the blood, has been developed
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No anorak required...
TRAINSPOTTERS are not required... but the National Railway Museum (NRM) in York is seeking volunteers. The museum has launched its first recruitment poster campaign to recruit younger helpers during National Volunteer Week. The NRM wants to project a
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Hot deal for Hotte
Defender Mark Hotte has accepted a new offer from Scarborough. But goalkeeper Andy Woods looks as though he is going to reject his deal. Boro boss Russ Slade said: "I have spoken to Andy and it seems as though he has played his last game for the club.
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White back for Yorkshire
ENGLAND all-rounder Craig White makes his first appearance of the season for Yorkshire at Bradford Park Avenue tomorrow in the three-day match against Bradford-Leeds Universities' Centre of Excellence. White, who played in the Ashes se-ries and the World
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That jacket is very Graham Norton
Graham Norton fans in York can get their hands on a jacket worn by the flamboyant television presenter on his famous show. The Mind shop, in Goodramgate, is raffling one of two jackets donated to the charity to celebrate Mind week and launch the mental
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Will York become a playground for the over-50s?
A FASCINATING blueprint of what York could be like in the future is considered today by the Evening Press. From a place dominated by fun-seeking older people to fears for the ambitious York Central development, a report looking at a future York has taken
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Strikes cost Arriva £5m
THE rail strikes that crippled train services for more than a year cost a York operator about £5 million. An annual report issued by the passenger watchdog, the North Eastern Rail Passengers' Committee (RPC), today revealed that Arriva Trains Northern
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Count me out - McCarthy
CHRIS Brass and Lee Nogan have surged to pole position as York City's next new leaders after ex-Minsterman Jon McCarthy ruled himself out of the managerial race. McCarthy exclusively told the Evening Press that entering management was a million miles
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Count me out - McCarthy
CHRIS Brass and Lee Nogan have surged to pole position as York City's next new leaders after ex-Minsterman Jon McCarthy ruled himself out of the managerial race. McCarthy exclusively told the Evening Press that entering management was a million miles
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Driven by dual control
YORK City are standing on the brink of one of the most momentous times in their history. If, as expected, the Minstermen reveal the identity of their new manager tomorrow, they will be hitching their wagon to arguably the most difficult role in football
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Birthday cheers as city celebrates
Pensioners at a York community unit were among those flying the flag for the Queen Mother's landmark celebration today. About 20 people who attend Acomb Gables, in Oak Rise, Acomb, for day care were joining in a big birthday bash this afternoon. Later
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Mum's the word for millions of fans
FANS of the Queen Mother were today finalising their preparations to celebrate her 100th birthday. The Evening Press has received dozens of calls about people's plans to celebrate the big 100 with the country's favourite grandmother. And while some will
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Residents facing two flood seasons
FLOOD stricken Ryedale residents could face not one, but two more flooding seasons before proper defences are completed, the Evening Press can reveal. Environment Agency bosses have admitted that a £4.1 million scheme to protect Malton and Norton may
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Flood defence work starts in Ryedale
WORK has finally begun on the construction of flood defences in Ryedale - as environment officials urge the country to prepare for the possibility of more flooding this winter. The first stage of work on Malton and Norton's £4m flood defence scheme has
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We must learn to manage the planet
SUMMER has officially started, in America. Here it does not begin for a few more weeks. No one seems to have told the weather. The last few days have been glorious, even if you include the thunder showers last weekend. Neighbours are making silage as
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Off the wall
All is not as it seems in the world of Pamela Dawson. Ponies rear their heads above a children's bedhead; logs roar on the fire and never die down and sandstone walls swap places with plain old plasterboard. Once upon a time, Pamela Dawson was a graphic
