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Baghdad's airport said to have been seized
AMERICAN troops were said today to have seized Baghdad's airport after bitter overnight fighting. A US intelligence officer at the scene said that American ground forces had seized "probably 80 per cent" of the large airport site, but stressed that every
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Another three weeks of jams on A64
MOTORISTS are facing another three weeks of congestion and delays on the A64 near York. The Highways Agency has warned that the dual carriageway will be restricted to a single lane in each direction until Friday, May 3. A spokeswoman said the restrictions
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Iraqi elite forces move out of Baghdad
IRAQI elite forces have moved out of Baghdad to take on advancing US troops, as coalition commanders sought to put a stranglehold on Saddam Hussein's regime. Republican Guard troops have been moving out to combat the American spearheads and protect the
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Human shield back home
HUMAN shield Antoinette McCormick was safely back in York today - to the great relief of her worried parents. The 38-year-old, who spent several nights at a power plant in Baghdad last week in a bid to deter Allied bombing, flew back to Britain yesterday
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Roadworks and queues return to A64
TRAFFIC chaos once again brought the A64 to a standstill today as the second phase of major roadworks got under way. Tailbacks were causing motoring misery for drivers who faced long delays travelling on the eastbound carriageway. Work to reconstruct
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Mum says: 'Finish the job'
THE mother of a soldier stationed in Iraq today sent a message to the forces fighting in the Gulf - finish the job and rid the world of Saddam. Ann Grundy, of Selby, has not heard from her son, Peter, a staff sergeant with the Royal Engineers, since the
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Students in call to back soldiers
STUDENTS will take to the streets on Friday to show their support for British troops fighting in Iraq. A group from York St John College will march from the Students' Union, through the city centre to the Minster, waving "Back our Boys" banners and posters
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Six more months of traffic misery
YORK is set for another six months of traffic misery next year after highways chiefs ruled out extra lanes at the A64 roadworks. This autumn's crippling congestion on the dual carriageway and across the city centre has largely been caused by the single-lane
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American ground forces in fierce battles south of Baghdad
AMERICAN ground forces have been taking on Iraq's Republican Guard in fierce battles south of Baghdad. The US troops became engaged with the Iraqi elite forces at Kerbala, 70 miles south-west of Baghdad, from about midnight British time. They were supported
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Mime artist aims for Turkish border
YORK street entertainer Michael Mime was today trying to cross the Turkish border into Iraq after meeting and taking advice from Kurdish politicians. Michael, real name Michael Todd, has met leading members of the Kurdish Democratic Party who, he claims
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Planet York push was 'a huge success'
MORE than five thousand homes and businesses signed up to Planet York, the year-long push to make York the UK's most energy-efficient city, leading organisers to declare the campaign "a real success." Now complete, the aim of Planet York was to make York
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Overnight explosions rock Baghdad
BAGHDAD was rocked by overnight explosions, with two large blasts heard as daylight first broke over the Iraqi capital. Reports suggested that earlier during the latest bombardment of the city a presidential palace and the area around the Information
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Fuel-saving schools go to top of class
ENERGY efficient schools are going to the top of the class after taking part in a fuel-saving project. Joseph Rowntree School, St Aelred's Primary, Huntington Primary, Park Grove and Haxby Road Primary are in line for thousands of pounds of grant aid
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York sees both sides of the argument over war
TWO York brothers and their families are proudly flying the flag to send a strong message of support to Allied soldiers serving in the Gulf. Andrew Gibson, of Tang Hall, and brother Martin, of Acomb, are to hold a weekly flag and banner demonstration
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Have you taken the pledge?
Have you taken the pledge? Here are some of the pledges people have made to the PlanetYork campaign. Park Grove School, Park Grove - reduce energy consumption and teach pupils about efficiency Haxby Road Primary School, Haxby Road - set up systems to
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Ill York medic back in England
THE second Gulf War has ended early for an Army medic from York, after he was rushed out of Iraq suffering pneumonia. Sergeant Giles Farrington was taken to a Greek-based RAF hospital and is now back in England after coming down with the illness before
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Degree of energy saving at York Uni
ENERGY-minded staff and students are attempting to make the University of York the UK's most energy-efficient. In the latest drive to clinch the title, the university has joined forces with the Stockholm Environment Institute to launch an internet site
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Welcome to clean machine
THIS is the van that is helping the York Housing Association clean up its act. The vehicle, leased from City of York Council, is being used by the organisation after it signed up to PlanetYork. The year-long project aims to make the city the United Kingdom's
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Missile strikes Baghdad market
IRAQI officials claim an Allied missile has struck a market in Baghdad, killing 58 people. As television pictures showing the aftermath of the alleged attack were flashed across Arab countries by satellite TV stations, American military sources said they
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Support group mooted
NORTH YORKSHIRE parents of soldiers out in Iraq have told how they feel isolated and lacking in support as they worry for the safety of their sons. They have said their plight would be eased if they could meet up with other soldiers' relatives, and share
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Business urged to back campaign
YORK businesses are being urged to take the environmental destiny of the planet into their own hands by tackling energy waste head-on - and saving money at the same time Laura Collins, campaign manager for PlanetYork - a year-long drive to make York the
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Jenny on write lines with letter to leaders
A NORTH Yorkshire schoolgirl is so worried about the war in Iraq that she has gone straight to the top with her concerns. Jenny Hyde, from West Heslerton, near Malton, penned letters to US President George W Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair after seeing
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Tourism hit by anti-war feeling
EUROPEAN visitors are making their anti-war feelings felt - by not coming to York. The tourism industry in York is suffering a double blow from the war in Iraq as, besides the fall in American visitors, the country is now suffering a backlash of anti-war
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Chairmen discuss League shake-up
CLUB chairmen, including York City's Steve Beck, were expecting a stormy Football League AGM today with several controversial proposals on a radical agenda that could lead to a major shake-up in the professional game. The two main proposals likely to
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Mum's agony at war scenes
MARGARET WELBURN knows only too well the anxiety of service families in wartime. The York mother has not one but two sons who are fighting in the Gulf. She is so concerned for Russell, 22, and Nicholas, 25, that she sometimes cannot bring herself to watch
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Pupils remember the fallen
NORTH YORKSHIRE schoolchildren turned their thoughts to the war in Iraq when they took part in a poignant trip to some of Europe's battlefields. Upper school pupils from Ryedale School spent a week in Belgium, visiting battlefields as part of a tour organised
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Human shield leaves Baghdad with warning for the Allies
HUMAN shield Antoinette McCormick was today leaving Baghdad for Syria after being told she could no longer stay on her tourist visa. But the 38-year-old told the Evening Press by phone from the Hotel Palestine she intended getting a shield visa when she
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Baghdad rocked by wave of blasts
IRAQ was today claiming it had suffered "many casualties" after two missiles allegedly hit a busy market place in Baghdad. Officials from the Iraqi information ministry were reporting that the market was hit during a Coalition air raid today in the north
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Anti-war protester to fight election
A PROTESTER will stand for election on an anti-war mandate, only days after resigning as a Labour candidate. Gordon Campbell-Thomas has promised to stand in the seat that would damage his former party the most. Mr Campbell-Thomas burned his Labour Party
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Forces block breakout at Basra
British forces have blocked an attempted breakout by Iraqi armour at Basra, it was reported today. British armour backed up by helicopters was said to have destroyed between five and seven Iraqi tanks. Up to 50 Iraqi tanks were said to have taken part
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Defeated Tory, 65, plans comeback
TORY leader John Galvin today said he still hoped to lead his party into the next York local elections - at the age of 69. Mr Galvin is coming to terms with life away from the political chamber after he, and his two Conservative colleagues, lost their
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Greens call for action
THE Green Party has called for urgent action to improve school crossings in York. Andy D'Agorne, Green Party candidate for Fishergate in this week's election, said that although there was a programme of safety measures outside York schools there were
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Tackling the congestion question
Only two days of campaigning are left before York's crucial city council election. In the latest of a series of articles, Political Reporter Richard Edwards questions the leaders of the four largest parties, this time on York's congestion problems Gridlock
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Home truths
York's crucial local election is now only days away. In the run-up to polling day, Political Reporter Richard Edwards is putting questions on key issues to the leaders of the four largest parties. Today, he asks about York's housing crisis The question
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Independent voice 'healthy for York'
YORK'S only Independent councillor says she wants to continue "working for the people and the community in York." Upper Poppleton councillor Janet Hopton, pictured, is seeking election to the new Rural West York Ward. She said a voice on City of York
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War hits Labour
LIFELONG Labour supporters in York are deserting the party in the wake of the war in Iraq. One long-term Labour supporter and election candidate, Gordon Campbell-Thomas, has already publicly burned his party membership card because of the war. Now, three
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Candidates check out new wards
LOCAL election campaign stress seemed a world away for these three Tories as they took a gentle boat ride along the River Ouse. Boundary changes saw the end of group leader John Galvin's Copmanthorpe Ward, so he is now standing for election in Wheldrake
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Burn prove too hot for Heworth
BURN remain on top of Division Four after beating Heworth, who did well to restrict the leaders to 125-8. But Bob Robinson (4-8) and John Wilson (5-11) skittled out Heworth for 82. Bishopthorpe are five points adrift of Burn after overcoming Drax. Andy
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Eels, Shootenanny! (Dreamworks) ****; Grandaddy, Sumday (V2) ****
EELS' Mark Oliver Everett is a loner who lost his parents, family and friends too young. This has left this American analyst of fate in a humour that is both mordant and morbid, and with a fixation for the role of the outsider that goes deeper than the
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The Bluetones, Luxembourg (Superior Quality) ***
RESPECT to The Bluetones for somehow surviving when it seemed they had disappeared. The towering Slight Return seems so long ago now, and, sadly, has started to sound dated. Quality singles came after that, but for many The Bluetones will now be The Who
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The Matrix Reloaded: The Album (Warner Sunset/Maverick) ***
ATMOSPHERIC, dark and industrial, the soundtrack to The Matrix Reloaded flows seamlessly from start to finish. Packed with special effects, the futuristic tracks conjure images of the film's majestic fighting and bleak battles. Including heavy rock tracks
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2 days to quit
SOLDIERS from York who are serving in the Gulf have been sent boxes of goodies by the British Polio Fellowship. Members of the fellowship from the Yorkshire region filled many large comfort boxes with sweets, magazines, books, beverages and toiletries
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Expectant Marie keeping posted
A YORK woman whose husband is stationed in Kuwait, has spoken out about her fears of war. Bombardier Stephen Newton, 29, born and raised in York, said goodbye to his pregnant wife, Marie, and their two children more than a month ago. While he prepares
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Anti-war pedal power
ANTI-WAR campaigners have been pedalling for peace around the streets of York city centre. The cyclists have been towing round an A-board to raise awareness of the anti-war demo in York tomorrow. York Against The War (YAW) spokesman Rory Palmer said:
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Office set up for big York demo
ORGANISERS of one of York's biggest-ever demonstrations have set up a temporary office to handle inquiries and co-ordinate administrative matters. York Against The War says there has been an unprecedented level of interest in what is being billed as the
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Survey will gauge attitudes on Iraq
HUNDREDS of York residents are expected to take part in a survey that will offer a revealing snapshot into public attitudes to war with Iraq. York academic Professor Roy Carr-Hill is leading the poll, which focuses on the build-up to war and the effect
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Gulf widow talks of fears for war families
GULF war widow Anne Lennox spoke today of her concerns for the families of Servicemen preparing to fight in a new war against Iraq. Her father, John Lofthouse, said it was a great pity that "tyrant" Saddam Hussein's regime was not sorted out during the
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Women in silent vigil
A GROUP of black-clad women held a silent vigil for peace in the heart of York today. The women, part of a movement called Women In Black, were taking part in an international protest against war in Iraq and highlighting International Women's Day. Similar
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Fishergate anti-war group is launched
THE campaign group York Against The War has spawned a local offshoot - Fishergate Against The War. The new group held its inaugural meeting this week. Spokesman Steve Roskams said Fishergate was an area particularly concerned by the imminent threat of
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More of your views - No to US war on Iraq
I OBJECT strongly to DM Martin's letter (February 28) referring to York Against The War as the "save Saddam campaign". Most people accept that Saddam Hussein is a brutal tyrant, but we do not believe that killing 500,000 Iraqi civilians (the UN estimate
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York soldiers leave for the Gulf
FORTY soldiers left York today for the Gulf as conflict with Iraq looms ever closer. The party is among about 500 members of 2 Signal Regiment, based at Imphal Barracks in Fulford Road, who are being deployed to the Middle East. More than 400 soldiers
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Questions of war
Despite the biggest backbench Labour rebellion ever against Tony Blair, war with Iraq looks more likely by the day - especially since Britain, the US and Spain tabled a "war resolution" at the United Nations. Here, The Ministry of Defence and the Foreign
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Your letters - 15/02/03
IN response to D M Martin and R S Pearson (February 13), I shall be marching for peace. And yes I do vote and yes I do know how it is we came to enjoy our present freedoms and no I do not belong and never have belonged to any political party. There should
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Just say no
'WE DON'T want war' - that was the message from hundreds of York area peace protesters who today headed to London for what could be Britain's biggest-ever demonstration. More than 1,500 demonstrators left the city to deliver a hard-hitting anti-war message
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War threat tourism slump
YORK tourism bosses are expecting a slump in American visitors because of heightened terrorist tension in Britain. Staff at the city's tourist information centre, in St Leonard's Place, have notice a marked decline in visitor enquiries from the U.S. -
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York 'overwhelmingly against war with Iraq'
A LEADING York peace campaigner says opinion in the city is now "overwhelmingly" against war with Iraq. Chris Fuller, spokesman for York Against the War, said: "There has been a mix of anger, horror and frustration at what is happening. "Public opinion
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York joins global protest
ANTI-war campaigners are to gather around the Eye of York tomorrow in solidarity with those meeting for the mass demonstration in London. Organiser Dr Keith Davis will be waving a banner and is covering his body with slogans such as "not in my name" and
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War threat pushes up prices at the pumps
PETROL prices are rising in York after speculation about war in Iraq pushed up the cost of fuel on world markets. The Petrol Retailers Association warned today that further increases were on the way at filling stations across the country in the next few
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City in the pink for cup preparation
York City witnessed shots of a different kind yesterday as they went to the UK Snooker Championship at the Barbican. With their FA Cup second round tie against Brentford just days away, boss Terry Dolan has opted for the top snooker event to build team
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Davis and King to jacket in
STEVE Davis, 9-2 victor yesterday against Paul Wykes at the PowerHouse UK Snooker Championship in York, will be playing for an unusual private stake against his former practice partner Mark King in their second round match on Thursday - a jacket. Davis
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Agony as Henry misses maximum
DREW Henry's golden chance of a 147 maximum break was floored by a knuckleduster as the second day's play in the PowerHouse UK Snooker Championship produced more upsets in last night's marathon session. The world No 22, from Rutherglen, Scotland, was
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Hall of frame thrills York
YORK is on the brink of completing a major sports treble as the world's top snooker stars head to the city for the start tomorrow of the PowerHouse UK Championship. When the deal to bring the second biggest tournament in world snooker to York's Barbican
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It's a blast for Rocket
FEARLESS - that's how snooker maestro Ronnie 'The Rocket' O'Sullivan feels as he prepares to defend the coveted UK crown in York. And the World No 1, who was in the city yesterday to pave the way for the start of the big event on Sunday, fired a warning
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Powerful backing for York event
YORK'S biggest single sports event will has been given a massive boost this year. The UK Snooker Championship, being staged at the Barbican Centre and starting on December 1, now has a sponsor. Electrical giants PowerHouse, the UK's largest independent
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Tykes may look overseas again
YORKSHIRE may sign a second overseas player within the next week or so, said chief executive Colin Graves today. The issue was one of several topics discussed by the Management Board at Headingley yesterday when the club's recent disastrous results came
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Hamilton back with a vengeance
GAVIN Hamilton marked his return to Yorkshire's team after a year's absence with a career-best 143no on the first day of the three-day match against Bradford-Leeds Universities' Centre of Excellence at Bradford Park Avenue yesterday. There was a century
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BBC's double standards on protesters
ON the BBC ten o'clock news on June 2 two items appeared that were very strange. Protesters at the G8 summit were described by the reporter as "anarchists" and an "unruly mob". They threw stones and litter bins through shop windows. For this they were
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Hospital of angels
THE staff at York Hospital deserve medals as big as dustbin lids for the magnificent work they do. This is especially so right now with ongoing alterations leading to unavoidable, sometimes overcrowded rabbit warren, conditions. On a recent morning of
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Minster library could be rescued
YORK'S Minster library could be saved, the Evening Press can reveal today. A compromise deal is expected to be thrashed out between the Archbishop of York, Dr David Hope, and the Dean and Chapter whereby Dr Hope would agree to the imposition of charges
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Don't lose out on holiday luggage
Zoe Walker seeks a few tips on what to do if your airline loses your holiday luggage. THINK twice as you are packing your holiday suitcase this year - if you go to Ibiza and your Louis Vuitton luggage full of designer gear goes to the Bahamas you might
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Placing your pets in safe hands
With the holiday season upon us, readers who have cats and dogs may be wondering what to do with their animals while on holiday. Many of us will have friends or relatives who can take care of our pets while we are away. However, if you don't you may be
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GNER cancellations buck trend
GNER managed to buck the national trend last year by reducing the number of cancelled trains, it was revealed today. Research carried out by the Liberal Democrats revealed the York-based train operator cancelled 457 services in the first nine months of
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Rail boss fires salvo at Byers
RAILTRACK chairman John Robinson has delivered a vicious assault on the Government, launching a salvo of criticism over its handling of the company's demise. Speaking among the proudest remnants of Britain's railway history at the National Railway Museum
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Sound of silence on GNER trains
TRAIN travellers who prefer the sound of silence to the shrill symphony of mobile phone ring tones can now go in peace thanks to the latest move by York-based rail firm GNER. From today, the firm is introducing new quiet coaches on all its East Coast
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Council's pledge to GNER
THE Government's failure to award GNER a 20-year rail franchise on the East Coast Main Line could have a "potentially devastating" threat on York, according to a leading councillor. In an emergency motion - passed almost unanimously - the full council
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GNER wins two year rail deal
Transport Secretary Stephen Byers today extended the GNER franchise by two years, until April 2005. But, in a statement to the Stock Exchange at 3.30pm, Mr Byers said: "I regret that the process to negotiate a new 20-year deal has not proved successful
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GNER 'will win rail franchise'
GNER is poised to clinch the East Coast Main Line franchise, it emerged today. The York-based train operator, supported with more than 2,000 signatures by the Evening Press Back The Bid campaign, is now widely expected to be announced as the Strategic
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Iraqis 'will fight for their country'
HUMAN shield Antoinette McCormick, speaking from war-torn Baghdad today, said the message to her from ordinary Iraqis had been: "We hate Bush, but we love Americans." She believes they will resist when the Allies try to take Baghdad. "There is a strong
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Anguish of soldier's family 'hooked' on Gulf coverage
THE mother of a North Yorkshire soldier out in the Gulf told today of the "absolute hell" her family has been going through since the war started. Frances Ellerker, who pleaded last week for Britain to rally behind "our boys", says she cannot sleep or
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Inside the terror of Bagdad
HUMAN shield Antoinette McCormick told today of the daily terror of life in Baghdad. The 38-year-old York woman, speaking exclusively to the Evening Press, revealed she has now fulfilled her original aim of becoming a shield to avert Allied bombing of
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Muslims at cathedral
DOZENS of members of two different faiths came together to pray for peace at a North Yorkshire cathedral. Muslims and Christians joined together at Ripon Cathedral to take part in prayer and silent thought on the ongoing conflict in Iraq. About 50 Muslims
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Road reopens
YORK'S traffic nightmare eased today when Cemetery Road reopened to vehicles. The road had been closed for more than four weeks while engineers carried out major repairs to a collapsed sewer. Rush-hour traffic in the Fishergate area has been extremely
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Huge demo at 'spy base'
THIRTEEN people were arrested during the biggest protest seen at a North Yorkshire "spy base" in 20 years. Police said "a tiny minority" got involved in trouble when more than 1,000 demonstrators converged on the Menwith Hill base, near Harrogate. Three
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A64 fiasco 'will not happen at Bilbrough'
MOTORISTS have been assured there will be no repeat of the Copmanthorpe traffic jam nightmare when the next big A64 project gets underway. The construction of an underpass to allow villagers from Copmanthorpe to get safely across the dual carriageway
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Press lobbies roads meeting
THE Evening Press today took its campaign to Get York Moving to a crucial meeting of highways bosses. Copies of last night's Evening Press, with its uncompromising headline: York Cannot Take Much More Of This, were hand-delivered to officials arriving
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Seven die as Sea Kings crash
SEVEN British servicemen aboard two Royal Navy Sea King helicopters died in a mid-air collision during action in the war on Iraq. The collision was said to have happened accidentally above international Gulf waters as British and American forces took
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Sort this mess out NOW!
THE Evening Press today issues an urgent plea to highways bosses: Get York Moving. The A64 roadworks at Copmanthorpe have led to rush-hour chaos on the dual carriageway and across the city in recent weeks, trapping commuters, shoppers and tourists in
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Iraqi fears for his relations
AN IRAQI living in North Yorkshire was desperately trying to contact his family in Baghdad after Friday night's intense bombardment of the capital. Hadi Chiad, who has three sisters living in Baghdad, said he watched the allied onslaught on TV with growing
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Dame Judi's peace plea
YORK-BORN actress Dame Judi Dench is taking centre stage on Sunday night at a Concert For Peace. Dame Judi, who was made an Honorary Freeman of her home city last year, will join stars of opera, theatre, ballet, comedy, music and literature on stage at
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Troops may enter Bagdad by Monday
BRITISH and American troops may enter Baghdad by Monday, a British military official revealed today. Group Captain Al Lockwood said he hoped Allied Forces would be in the Iraqi capital within the next three or four days. US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld
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Trigger for demonstration
The war in Iraq has triggered an unprecedented wave of protest in York. Political Reporter Richard Edwards observed local demonstrators as they said: "Not in our name" YORK is not known for being a left-wing city with a strong tradition of political protest
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200 hold candlelit vigil at school
ABOUT 200 hundred pupils took part in a vigil at a York school following the start of the war. Teacher Ann Finch said the theme of the vigil in the main hall at Fulford School was solidarity and sorrow with the people of Iraq. But she said pupils, who
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College students thrown off campus
YORK College students were thrown off campus as they tried to gather support for their anti-war protest, sparking a row between college management and staff. According to student Oli Wilson, 19, the 20-strong group was told to leave the Tadcaster Road
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Mount school's silent vigil
PUPILS at a York private school were today holding a silent vigil against the war. The anti-war protest took place outside the Mount School, a girls' boarding school in Dalton Terrace, York. Deputy Head Sarah Hebron said that the vigil, which began at
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York's opinion on war divided
Opinion on the outbreak of war were divided in York today. Debra Anderson, 22, of Strensall, York, said: "I'm disgusted, I don't want this war to go ahead. Over the past couple of days I think they have proven it is all just about oil, and is purely money-orientated
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Iraqi missiles hit Kuwait
Two Iraqi missiles this morning hit northern Kuwait, according to the official Kuwaiti news agency. Experts in bio-chemical suits were said to be examining the blast sites. Updated: 09:13 Thursday, March 20, 2003
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Pupils stage anti-war protest
Police were called to a York school after hundreds of students protesting against war with Iraq spilled out onto a city street. Four pupils aged between 14 and 16 have been excluded from Joseph Rowntree School for two days for "inappropriate behaviour
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Security tightened at Westminster
SECURITY has been tightened at Westminster amid fears of a terrorist attack linked to the war in Iraq. MPs have been informed of "detailed plans for increased security measures" inside and outside the Houses of Parliament. Updated: 08:33 Thursday, March
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Labour Labour members burn their cards
THE Labour Party is today at least three members lighter after three York stalwarts burned their membership cards in response to war in Iraq. Gordon Campbell-Thomas and Mick and Sue Hoban said they could not support UK military action without UN backing
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Lord Mayor offers support
The Lord Mayor of York today offered his full support to the servicemen and women from the city who are out in the Gulf. Coun David Horton said "I and the whole of the Civic Party would offer our support to the men and women who are out there, particularly
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Top army officer 'confident'
YORKSHIRE'S top army officer spoke today of his confidence in soldiers from the region who have been deployed to the Gulf. Brigadier David Shaw is Commander of 15 (North East) Brigade and also of York Garrison, which encompasses Imphal and Strensall Barracks
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Splashing out
SO now we know. Steve Owen was not killed in Walford at all. Our exhaustive investigations tracked down the evil EastEnder in the unlikely setting of Nunnington Hall. Perhaps unsurprisingly for a man last seen trapped in a blazing car, Steve has assumed
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Hart of pride
TIM HART gained revenge for York when he beat Harrogate's Brian Pritchard in the amateur challenge match at the Barbican CueZone. Harrogate won the inaugural inter-town match at last year's UK Championship, but this time the honours stayed on home territory
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Doherty to take the three-way
Ken Doherty bids to make it third time lucky tomorrow in the PowerHouse UK Snooker Championship final. He held off a spirited fightback by Drew Henry at York's Barbican Centre last night to win his semi-final 9-5 and earn a place in the final for the
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Ebdon's double target
PETER Ebdon is aiming to give himself a Christmas bonus by becoming only the sixth player to complete snooker's big double - world and UK champion in the same year. "It would be a fantastic Christmas if I can do it," he said after beating outsider Robert
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Sad 'Rocket' fizzles out
DETHRONED champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is locking his cue away till next year after his shock exit from the PowerHouse UK Snooker Championship in York. Far from living up to his nickname of 'The Rocket' he played more like a damp squib as he tamely surrendered
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Bite-size Ronnie aims to chew man Fu
DEFENDING champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is biting mad as he starts his second match in this year's PowerHouse UK Snooker Championship in York tonight. Despite beating rank outsider Adrian Gunnell 9-2 in his first match at the Barbican Centre, O'Sullivan
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Busy championship for Michaela
THE only female referee on snooker's world ranking tournament circuit has been busy at the Barbican Centre this week. Michaela Tabb was an official on snooker's Main Tour last season and, as well as refereeing at Harrogate's Manhattan Club, she was on
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Gloves off for election
THE gloves came off today in Selby's local election campaign as the Labour and Conservative Parties launched their manifestos. The district council's Labour group vowed to tackle anti-social behaviour, while the Tories pledged to crack down on council
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Racking up top breaks
THERE have been 26 century breaks in the PowerHouse UK Championship this week up to end of play on Thursday night. The top break in York so far is 138 by Mark Davis, but the highest break in the whole championship is 141 by Matthew Crouch in a qualifying
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Pocklington Coachworks
POCKLINGTON Coachworks of Osbaldwick seems to make a habit of reaching the finals of the Evening Press Business of the Year awards. Last year, the organisation which builds super-duper caravans for Formula One racing teams, was in the final three in the
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Tasty blend of tech and tradition
YORK Gift Hampers, that wonderful marriage of tradition and technology, was a finalist in last year's awards. Can it succeed again in the Innovative Use of New Technology category? And can its new venture win the New Business of the Year? The fine foods
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Setting the scene for success in 2001
THERE has been a massive leap in imagineering and next year it will be even greater. This is the fourth year since Production Imagineers Ltd, of Elvington, began trading. Now its order book for creating interior themes, theatre sets, scenic backdrops,
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On the road with mobile Net link
CONVERGENT Telecom Limited, which, with 225 staff, is one of the biggest employers in Pocklington, is setting its sights on the Innovative Use of New Technology Award. Tony Farmer, chief executive, believes that his firm's latest product, SmartLinx is
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Green means gold for Thirsk company
A ROAD-building and haulage business in Thirsk has since diversified into such a model of waste disposal, recycling and management that it is pitching for our Best Environmental Company of the Year. The 30 people working at Todd Waste Management, on the
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Fast track to skills accolade
IT took only ten weeks for rapidly expanding e-commerce firm Management Services 2000 Ltd of York (MS2M) to attain the Investors in People standard. The speed was an expression of a philosophy that has always existed at MS2M - that if you support and
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Brothers exploit market niche
WHEN brothers Richard and Ross Stewart pooled their talents to form a company in Selby more than a year ago, it not only "had legs" - it had wheels. Their firm, Chequers Transport Services, based in a 4,000sq ft warehouse (used for short-term storage
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Sheppee International Ltd
SHEPPEE International Ltd, the Elvington firm with a lotta bottle was last year's Exporter Of The Year. Can it do the double? In spite of the strength of sterling, its exports of engineered products for the hot glass container industry all over the world
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The Swallow Hotel, York
WHERE one Swallow usually makes a summer this time it made a Marriott and heralded the start of the BAM busters. Explanation: The Swallow Hotel, York, became part of the Marriott International Hotel group with a York Marriott branding in June - and that
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Big is beautiful for York housebuilder
ENTRANTS in the Evening Press Business of the Year 2001 do not come much bigger than Persimmon plc, the York-based housebuilder which boasts 4,453 employees nationally. And not one of them would be surprised that the firm, which is based at Persimmon
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Rapid reaction to world crisis pays off
NO sooner had Saville Audio Visual, of Millfield Lane, Nether Poppleton, submitted its entry for the Evening Press Business of the Year Awards when it found itself playing a major role in international preparations in the aftermath of the U.S. terrorist
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Tadcaster brewery giant goes back to nature
Bass Brewers, which employs 123 people at the Tower Brewery, Tadcaster, keeps up the good work which earned the company so much praise as finalists of last year's Evening Press Business Awards. Once again, the brewery is seeking the Best Environmental
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Couple's talents go to waste
SHEY were finalists in last year's tough category for Best Environmental Company - and this time Chris and Christine Dennis justifiably expect their Tadcaster business, Waste To Compost to be up there among this year's leaders. The couple used to count
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Food tests company with a good pedigree
WHO could question the fact that as a business, TLC Pet Allergy Testing of Bishopthorpe, York, has been barking up the right tree? Last year the firm that introduced the first-ever blood test which can prove or actively disprove that a dog has sensitivity
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Success from the ruins
APPLAUD Jane and Martin Nordli for making a huge success of facing the ruin .of history Or rather - what a luxurious haven they have made of The Abbey Inn smack opposite the gothic curves and ragged shapes of Byland Abbey in Coxwold whose ruins are testimony
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No compromise for recruitment firm
A NO-COMPROMISE yet empathetic approach to recruitment is paying dividends for York-based executive search specialist Beresford Kane Associates, which is pitching to win the Evening Press Small Business of the Year category. Since Steven Matsell and Maura
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Pavers Ltd
NO, you are not a foot fetishist! You really have seen the name of Stuart Paver connected with the Evening Press Business Awards before. Already Mr Paver's shoe-shop dot com internet sales service worldwide is in the running for the title. Only this time
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Hunter Gee & Holroyd
AS an organisation which specialises in business development advice it is worth heeding what Hunter Gee & Holroyd, the York chartered accountancy firm has been doing to collectively involve its own staff in making major changes and improvements. All
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Corus Rail Consultancy
It's not just that York-based Corus Rail Consultancy has almost doubled its staff - from 195 to 350 - since it moved into the private sector from British Rail that makes it a strong contender for the Growth Business of the Year category. It is the high-tech
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Spicing up contest
SALEEM AKHTAR, the man who has built up an expanding chain of Asian restaurants across the region, is spicing up the Evening Press Business Awards. As leader of a family business of eight restaurants and takeaways in York, Harrogate, Flaxton and Bradford
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Courses revered
NEARLY three years ago when Maureen Ryan, then aged 53, was suddenly, shockingly, made redundant she promised herself that from now on she would never work at anything she did not enjoy. So, like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, she began Phoenix Training
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David Horner and Co.
AFTER all the risk taking and emotional turbulence, the struggle to raise capital and the careful networking, David Horner & Co, York-based business recovery and insolvency specialist, is not only up and running but pitching for the title of New Business
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Burn and Company
A LOT of time, effort and money has gone into making Burn & Company, the York solicitors and business practice, a "people first" organisation. That is why the practice is entering the Progress Through People category in the Evening Press Business
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Firm that changed skyline of York joins race for our awards
FEW organisations could have had more of an impact on York than the 127-year-old firm of family builders, William Birch & Son. Time and again it has changed the skyline of the city and beyond with its new schools, factories, churches, houses and shops
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Childhood was good grounding
AS the sighted child of blind parents Gareth Owens has always regarded the task of translating complexities into simple language as his birthright. Even while studying physics he discovered he could communicate scientific research into simple language
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A great achievement
Workers laboured into the early hours to make sure York awoke to see its Millennium Bridge proudly in position. The river reopened after a 30-hour closure at 6am, with the new 310-ton bridge secured three hours earlier. After a meticulous operation the
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York's new bridge takes shape to span the millenia
THE elegant arch of York's new Millennium Bridge rises above the banks of the River Ouse. The structure, inspired by the simple design of a bicycle wheel, is now almost ready to be swung out over the water from its resting place near Rowntree Park, and
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Blair struts his stuff
TONY Blair may have been speaking off the cuff and on Sky News, but his choice of words was telling. Insisting he had secret proof that weapons of mass destruction would be found in Iraq, the Prime Minister said: "I certainly do know some of the stuff
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Bridge bollards to put the brake on drivers
DRIVERS who take their vehicles across York's newest bridge are set to be blocked by new laws. City of York councillors will be asked to ban motor vehicles from New Walk, the riverside footpath from the Blue Bridge up to Fulford, and the Millennium Bridge
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Bridging the divide
Two communities from either side of the Ouse were united today with the opening of York's Millennium Bridge. Residents from the Fulford Road and Fishergate area met up on the crossing with their counterparts from the South Bank and Bishopthorpe Road district
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New bridge spans decades
York's Millennium celebrations came to a late but great climax today when a £4.2 million new bridge across the Ouse was officially opened. Hundreds of residents and cyclists gathered on the Millennium Bridge as the Lord Mayor, Councillor Shan Braund,
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Opening date for Millennium Bridge
York's Millennium Bridge will finally open today - in time for the Easter holidays. The Lord Mayor, Councillor Shan Braund, will cut a ribbon at 10:45am to officially open the foot and cycle bridge over the River Ouse this morning. The York Millennium
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Your lovely Jubilee!
WHAT a Golden Jubilee weekend you had. When the celebrations were at their height earlier this month, we went out and captured events across North and East Yorkshire on camera. But there were far more street parties and other events than we could get
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A golden chance
YORK residents are grabbing a golden opportunity to celebrate 50 years of the Queen's reign this Bank Holiday weekend. People from York will be joining events in the city and around the country as the nation marks the historic occasion. Army veteran John
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Pair camp out to see Queen
TWO madcap monarchists are camping outside Buckingham Palace for 36 HOURS this weekend for the Queen's Golden Jubilee celebrations. Louise Robson and Graham Hollingworth, from Cemetery Road, York, want a bird's-eye view of the monarch as she parades down
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Roll up, roll up for a Jubilee jamboree
JUBILEE joy is on the cards for York and North Yorkshire this bank holiday, say tourist chiefs. Despite gloomy weather reports for Monday and Tuesday, attractions anticipate a bumper session as the Queen celebrates and Sven's men go into battle. Many
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York's proudest moment
THE Queen's association with York Minster continued in the 1980s. After celebrating the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Kent there in 1961, and distributing the Maundy Money there in 1972 she toured the great church again in November 1988. This was
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Town's tribute to councillor
A MEMORIAL plaque will be put up in Pocklington town centre to remember a town councillor who died suddenly. Coun Barry Hodgson died in April after he was taken into York Hospital with a blocked bowel and suffered a stroke. He had served on Pocklington
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Pocklington's bowlers on top
Bowlers were on top as Heworth beat Pocklington by 51 runs in York and District Junior Cricket Association's Costcutter Under-13 20-over Cup. Pocklington made only 29, with R Walton taking 2-0 and D Fairclough 2-5. Dunnington also reached the semi-finals
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Playtime for Mayor
THE Lord Mayor of York got in touch with his inner child when he tested out new play equipment at Askham Bryan College. Coun Chas Hall visited the children's playing field and research centre, at Askham Bryan College to celebrate the centre receiving
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Hart pockets snooker prize
TIM HART won York and District Snooker Association's monthly handicap competition for May, beating Richard Stroughair in the final at the Cueball Club. As well as the £20 first prize he picked up another £5 for the highest break in the competition for
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Emmerson triumphs in close two-wood singles final
John Emmerson (Holgate) won York Amateur Bowling Association's annual Bert Keech Two-wood Singles competition. Emmerson, a previous winner of the competition, beat Geoff Eagles (RI Corinthians) 21-19 in the final, no more than two sots separating them
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Singers break record
YOUNG songsters from York and North Yorkshire have smashed the Guinness World Record for the largest ever simultaneous sing. More than 83,000 children from nine primary schools sang together in an effort to break the record of 15,500 children, and raise
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Luckless Ladies
York Ladies Cricket Club crashed to their first defeat by 57 runs at the hands of Bridlington Ladies. York batted first but their score was severely reduced by penalty runs for losing wickets. By contrast, Brid batted very steadily and suffered only two
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At home in the hills
At the age of 73, pensioner Jean Collinson has no intention of putting her feet up and taking it easy. She told Mike Laycock of her experiences in a remote mountain village in Thailand. HER home was a hut on stilts, entered up a steep ladder. No bed,
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Anniversary challenge
NEW Earswick All Blacks ARLC will be holding a special challenge match between past-masters and the current team as part of the club's 20th anniversary celebrations later this month. The clash will take place on the afternoon before the anniversary dinner
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Warning on furniture trader
TRADING standards bosses in North Yorkshire are investigating a furniture seller who is known to operate in the county. The authority was called in following a complaint from a Scarborough resident concerning claims that furniture, which was sold as leather
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White Rose blooming
SHERBURN White Rose Junior FC have netted a new clubhouse, thanks to the Football Foundation, the UK's largest sports charity. The foundation has provided the club's 250 members with a £329,935 grant to build a pavilion at Sherburn Recreation Ground,
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Fostering campaign a success
THE current campaign to find foster parents for teenagers wanting new homes in York has prompted a strong response. Howard Lovelady, group manager for City of York Council's children's services team, said: "We have had as many calls in one week as we
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Top approval for hospital's new theatre
SURGEONS in York welcomed the president of the Royal College of Surgeons, Professor Sir Peter Morris, on his visit to York Hospital's latest operating theatre. Sir Peter enjoyed an informal chat with surgical staff during his visit. He joined Alan Maynard
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Victim hit with mallet
A MASKED attacker hit a North Yorkshire man over the head with a mallet when he refused to hand over his car keys. Police said the intruder went into the middle-aged man's garage at Aldborough, near Boroughbridge, and demanded the keys. North Yorkshire
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Graham uses his head to help hospice
HOLIDAY makers at Cawood Holiday Park were treated to a hair-raising experience by the park manager. Graham Dainty, 54, leapt on to the stage during Sunday evening's entertainment to have his hair shaved off to raise money for St Leonard's Hospice, York
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Army couple wed as war threatens
A MILITARY couple brought their York wedding plans forward because of the increasing threat of war in the Gulf. Corporal Leah Sandys-Parsons, 28, is on 24-hour stand-by to be flown to the region within two weeks as a member of the Catterick-based Royal
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Ex-prosecutor dies
THE first Chief Crown Prosecutor of York's Crown Prosecution Service has died, aged 67. Duncan McCallum Sharp, worked for the North Yorkshire and Cleveland service, which was set up in October 1986, and retired in 1995. He was born and educated in Wakefield
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Oxford spits, York swallows
CELEBRATING 20 years of marriage, Christine and Neil Hamilton last night enjoyed a toast in York. The couple were in the city courtesy of the University of York Wine Society who greeted them with a sparkling wine reception. "It is lovely to be back in
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Iraq dossier inquiry backed
YORK area MPs have backed the parliamentary investigations into the controversy over war with Iraq. Doubt over the dossier published by Downing Street to make the case for war with Iraq has led to calls for a full and independent public inquiry. One of
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Move gives Craig food for thought
BARNSTORMING prop Craig Forsyth believes he has made the right decision in moving down a division to join York City Knights. The former Heworth and York Wasps front-rower signed from Doncaster last week and, although he has stepped down from National
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Chairmen discuss League shake-up
CLUB chairmen, including York City's Steve Beck, were expecting a stormy Football League AGM today with several controversial proposals on a radical agenda that could lead to a major shake-up in the professional game. The two main proposals likely to
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Drown by the riverside
LADYKILLER Martin Kemp was up to his old tricks as he filmed a chilling period drama in locations across North Yorkshire. The ex-EastEnders actor was on set at Nunnington Hall, near Helmsley, shooting scenes for forthcoming ITV thriller The Brides In
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York is the world's most spooky city
YORK's new Lord Mayor decided to pass on the spirits when he downed a pint of special ale to celebrate the city's status as the world's most haunted place. Councillor Charles Hall celebrated the Ghost Research Foundation International's proclamation of
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Waiting game
YORK City fans eager to see new additions to an undermanned Minstermen squad could have to wait until the end of the month to see any activity. Holidays, contracts and a still-to-be finalised playing budget means new City player-manager Chris Brass is
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Mother accused of baby neglect
A 32-YEAR-OLD Malton woman has appeared at Scarborough Magistrates' Court charged with neglecting a 13-month-old baby boy. Deborah Louise Brown is charged with neglecting Kieran Brown between October 19 and December 15, 2000, the date Kieran died in York
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Back home
A ROYAL Marine has returned safely from Iraq to his ecstatic York family - and told how he cheated death on the battlefield. Acting Corporal Robert Barnett, whose mother and sisters wept tears of joy as they were reunited with him at York Station, said
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Our boys are back in town
YORK-BASED soldiers have returned to the city after serving in Iraq. The party of 40 soldiers from 2 Signals Regiment arrived at Imphal Barracks at 1am yesterday for a joyful reunion with their families and loved ones. They were among the first wave of
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Protesters make a point
THESE young people from York took to the hills to make their point about the Iraqi war. The students at Bootham School are training for an expedition to the Moroccan Atlas mountains later this year. One of their training expeditions took them over the
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Hope makes Easter plea on Iraq
THE Archbishop of York has urged the international community to work together to bring about a civil and democratic society in Iraq after the suffering of war. But he has warned that the precedent set by Afghanistan after its liberation from the Taliban
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Battle rages on banks of the River Tigris
A FIERCE battle was said to be raging today on the banks of the River Tigris, as US Marines battled with Saddam Hussein loyalists around a mosque where it was rumoured the dictator himself may be hiding. One Marine was reported killed in the fighting,
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Gunfire reported as dawn brakes in Baghdad
GUNFIRE was reported in Baghdad as dawn broke today, with US forces looking set to continue strengthening their grip on the Iraqi capital today. Although some reports said the night in Baghdad had been relatively quiet, it was also said that American
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Americans admit carrying out massive strike in residential area
THE Americans have admitted carrying out a massive strike against a building in a residential area of Baghdad - because they thought Saddam Hussein may have been there. Intelligence reports had apparently suggested that key figures from the Iraqi regime
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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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PR firm finds that size isn't everything
SIZE isn't everything, as York-based Simon Mountford Communications is proving. Not that this PR company set up seven years ago by Simon, a former Evening Press journalist, is tiny, but with just seven employees it is succeeding beyond the dreams of many
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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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Why Paul has the answer
READERS of the novel, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy will know with absolute certainty that the secret of life, the universe and everything is 42. So Theme 42 seemed an obvious success-targeted title for Paul Duce's new company which he set up on the
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Big relief for mum
A MOTHER with two sons fighting in Iraq got the message she had been longing for - on national television. Marlene Jenkins, 57, broke down in tears when she saw her sons, Shaun and Nyall, being interviewed by TV war correspondents. The first clip showed
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Pentagon refusing to let sun set
HERE is the best slice of independent business advice you are likely to get: There's life - and success - after Sun Life. Ask Alan Cook, 51-year-old managing partner of Pentagon Financial Services LLP, of The Grange, in Wheldrake Lane, Elvington, York
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Convoy off to London on protest
YORK Against the War is planning another convoy of coaches to the next national anti-war protest. The demonstration takes place in London next Saturday, with coaches departing from York's Memorial Gardens at 7.45 am. Spokesman Rory Palmer claimed tickets
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Bucking the trend in the world of dotcom sales
WHILE other dotcoms are being ground into the dust under the heel of disillusionment, the York-based shoe-shop.com is not only alive and kicking - but virtually tap dancing... Perhaps a major reason for its success was the fact that it was founded by
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Back our boys
WHEN Jade Whitby and Laura Buckle took to the streets to demonstrate their support for British forces in the Gulf, they were marching for love. Jade's boyfriend of six months, Matt Goodman, has been with the Marines in the region since January, and Laura's
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York TA man saved by pack
A YORK Territorial Army soldier has been airlifted back to Britain from Iraq after being injured in action. An Army spokeswoman said the soldier had been treated briefly in hospital before being discharged. She declined to name the soldier, saying it
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Contractors 'caused A64 cones chaos'
HIGHWAYS bosses today blamed a new bout of A64 chaos on contractors who extended lane closures - only minutes before the morning rush hour. Tailbacks and long delays confronted frustrated motorists because workers closed off part of the A64 before they
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We need outsiders
IT is a shame that people remain so inward looking that they feel the need to berate "outsiders", like myself, for settling in this beautiful city. I am a newish "outsider", having only lived here for 12 months, but have enjoyed every second. I pay my
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Is the Minster safe?
YET more eminent buildings have fallen into the hands of developers. How many more flats/apartments are needed in this city? Is York Minster safe for posterity now the cash for its maintenance has to be found? Ann Chelton, Foss Islands Road, York. Updated
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Praise for squatters
HATS off to the squatters occupying the Gimcrack Hotel (May 30). If people think back at how many perfectly good buildings have been left boarded up to decay, for whatever reason by asset strippers and "holding companies", not just in York, but in every
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Waste of time
RECYCLING garden waste is an excellent idea. I am all for it, but, when I put out the council's rubbish bag plus an extra sack of garden waste which I was advised to do by a council offical, it was rejected. Will I try to recycle garden waste in the future
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GNER gives warning over new trains
THE dream of faster and more comfortable trains to London will be put on hold until 2006. GNER chief executive Christopher Garnett has revealed no new trains will be introduced on the East Coast Main Line until 2006 because the company was only granted
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Top rail adviser backed GNER
THE Government's most senior rail adviser has re-ignited the East Coast Main Line franchise controversy by revealing that Ministers repeatedly ignored his recommendation that GNER should be given a 20-year deal. Sir Alistair Morton, chairman of the Strategic
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'Joker card' rail deal lashed
A RAIL watchdog today savaged the Government's decision to "play the two-year Joker card" over the East Coast line franchise. Jim Beale, chairman of the Rail Passengers Committee for North Eastern England, said there was "widespread disappointment" at
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Fuming and frustrated
ANGRY MPs and passengers today condemned a "scandalous" Government decision to extend GNER's franchise by only two years. Transport Secretary Stephen Byers went against the Strategic Rail Authority's recommendations for either GNER or Virgin or GNER to
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Trains franchise decision in days
MINISTERS have pledged to announce the winner of the drawn-out battle for the East Coast Mainline franchise within two weeks. Last week, Transport Secretary Stephen Byers insisted he was still weighing up the submissions from GNER and Virgin. Parliament
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Send messages to UK troops in the Gulf via Press website
A GULF War veteran who suffers from post-traumatic stress syndrome is urging people to rally behind our troops by sending them messages of support through the Evening Press. Marianna Finch, 32, of Cumbrian Avenue, Strensall, York, was a member of the
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British soldiers missing in Iraq
TWO British soldiers are missing in southern Iraq, and several US marines have been killed in fighting around the city of Nasiriyah, in what has been described as the toughest day so far in the war in the Gulf. The Ministry of Defence would give no details
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Sales of bottled water rocket
SALES of bottled water have rocketed in York, as people stockpile emergency supplies - and cope with the warm spring weather. Supermarkets across the city have reported increased sales of bottled water over the past few days, with some stores forced to
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200 from York join big London protest
FIVE coachloads of York protesters against the war in Iraq joined a major peace march in London. More than 200 people from the city joined over 100,000 who gathered in the capital on Saturday to voice their dismay over the ongoing coalition attacks. Columns
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Your A64 ideas get go-ahead
ROAD bosses are to adopt traffic chaos solutions put forward by Evening Press readers to help solve the A64 roadworks chaos. Highways Agency chiefs revealed today that they will create an extra lane approaching works on the westbound carriageway of the
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Peace movement gathers pace in York
ANTI-war protesters daubed red paint on York's Mansion House and other council buildings to symbolise the blood of those being bombed in Iraq. Members of the York Painters for Peace squirted the removable paint on the steps of the Lord Mayor's official
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Service for the troops
EX-SERVICEMEN and women are urging York residents not to forget troops fighting in the Gulf. They are inviting people to take part in a special church service aimed at honouring troops, and are asking that political arguments surrounding the war are not
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Protest guidelines urged
TORY MP John Greenway has called for limits on how anti-war protesters are allowed to behave. The Ryedale MP spoke out after massive protests outside Westminster paralysed the capital's roads for more than 12 hours on Thursday. A police officer also suffered
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EU cash aid for war refugees
MILLIONS of euros of European Union money have already been released to help provide humanitarian aid to refugees from the Iraqi war, York MP Hugh Bayley said today. Mr Bayley has recently returned from Brussels where he and fellow members of the International
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Peace marchers in bridge blockade
TRAFFIC was brought to a standstill in the centre of York last night as peace protesters occupied Ouse Bridge and Museum Street. About 300 people took to the streets following a rally at St Sampson's Square to express their outrage at the war with Iraq
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Students' anger at 'heavy-handed' police during anti-war protests
Student protesters today claimed police officers were heavy-handed with them as they were arrested during anti-war demonstrations in York city centre. Three University of York students were taken into custody for obstruction offences as they rallied with
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War claims its first British casualties
THE war against Iraq claimed its first British casualties early today when a helicopter crashed in the Kuwaiti desert. The tragedy occurred as American and British forces drove into Iraq, attacking by "air, land and sea". British Royal Marines were said
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'Get behind the British troops'
CIVIC heads in Selby and Tadcaster today urged local people to get behind the British troops - even if they were against the war with Iraq. Selby District Council chairman John Bedworth said he was against military action without a second UN resolution
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Special service at Ripon Cathedral
Ripon Cathedral is to hold a special service of prayers on Saturday. The Rev John Carter said a delegation of Muslims would be visiting the cathedral to take part in midday prayers for peace. Updated: 09:11 Thursday, March 20, 2003
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York 'human shield' now in Baghdad
WOULD-BE human shield Antoinette McCormick has reached Baghdad - just hours before the conflict began. The 38-year-old arrived safe and well at the Palestine Hotel in the Iraqi capital after a long and difficult overland journey from Jordan, her York
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'Bring country to a standstill'
YORK residents were today urged to take part in non-violent civil disobedience in protest at war in Iraq. Chris Fuller, of York Against the War, said the direct action protests can be the only response to the Government's "immoral and ludicrous behaviour
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MPs speak of regret as war begins
MPs from across York and North Yorkshire today spoke of their regret as war started in the Gulf. And support for troops, many from North Yorkshire, was expressed across the party lines. York MP Hugh Bayley said: "Everyone wanted to avoid war and it would
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Home Office issues 'preventative steps'
THE Home Office has set out "simple preventative steps" - like stocking up on bottled water and tinned food - that people should take to guard themselves against possible terror attacks in this country. Though officials say there is currently "no information
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Bush launches war against Iraq
SADDAM Hussein was defiant today after the war against Iraq was launched with a wave of air strikes targeting the country's top leadership. Air strikes by stealth bombers and long-range cruise missiles were said to have targeted five senior members of
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York leads the field
AND they're off. The race to land Royal Ascot 2005 is underway, and York has been installed as the 3-1 favourite. It is impressive that York is making the early running. Out of the frontrunners, which include other great racing names such as Newmarket
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Phew, it's a knockout scorcher for Mark
A FIGHTING friend inspired Mark Williams to deliver a knockout punch to land the PowerHouse UK Snooker Championship in a toe-to-toe battle which went the full distance at York's Barbican Centre. After capturing his first title in Britain for 26 months
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Watch out for...
WATCH out on television next spring for a piece of snooker wizardry from the young pro' who has been running the show at the Barbican CueZone during the UK Championship. Del Smith will be appearing in the next series of BBC television drama Murphy's Law
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Top of the pots
THE 138 by Mark Davis in his first round match remains the highest break made in York since the PowerHouse UK Championship started at the Barbican on December 1. The highest break in the past week up to the start of yesterday's semi-final is 137 by Stephen
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Tyke in final frame
A YORKSHIREMAN will be centre stage in tomorrow's PowerHouse UK Snooker Championship final at York's Barbican Centre. Stuart Bennett, from Barnsley, is the referee for the climax of the second biggest tournament in world snooker. It is the biggest honour
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Cue queen's agony
THE future of the world's best woman snooker player could be in doubt, she admitted in York this week after playing through pain to retain her UK title. Kelly Fisher, the 24-year-old four-times world champion from Carlisle, was in so much pain on the
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Reds alert
YORK CITY midfielder Lee Bullock collected a snooker cue for winning the man of the match award in the FA Cup game against Brentford last Saturday. Bullock scored the City goal and gave a solid display as the Minstermen just failed to overcome the Second
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Rocket looks for Barbican lift-off
RONNIE O'Sullivan is at a loss as he seeks to stay on track in the PowerHouse UK Snooker Championship in York tonight. Although the defending champion beat Hong Kong's Marco Fu 9-7 last night at the Barbican Centre to reach the last eight, 'The Rocket
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Yorkshire title hopes vanish
Yorkshire hopes of a white rose triumph in this year's UK Snooker Championship vanished as Leeds star Paul Hunter's sudden loss of form continued yesterday and he went out 9-4 to former world champion Ken Doherty, last year's UK beaten finalist. Trailing
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Brothers get top tips from Ronnie
TWO York brothers will be appearing on television with their snooker hero during the BBC's coverage of the PowerHouse UK Championship. Steven and Lee Gregson, from Stockton on the Forest, spent two hours at the Cueball Club in James Street, getting coaching
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Disabled final
THE best disabled snooker players in Britain duel for UK glory at the Barbican Centre on Wednesday morning. The four who featured in the finals of the Disability Sport England (DSE) Snooker Championship will give a repeat performance of those finals.
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Council 'must do better'
A VOTE for an Independent councillor is a free vote and a free voice, says long-serving Selby councillor Maurice Patrick. Farmer Mr Patrick, spokesman for the district council's Independent group, was speaking ahead of the local elections on May 1. He
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Hustings session hailed a success
CURRENT and would-be councillors who braved York's voters of the future at a lively question and answer session today hailed the event a success. The Evening Press organised session, or hustings, was held at Oaklands School, Acomb. It saw a group of Year
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Comfortable for slick Hendry
STEPHEN Hendry, the seven times world champion, eased his way into the third round of the PowerHouse UK Snooker Championship, with a convincing 9-4 win over Welshman Dominic Dale last night. He came back from losing the first frame to lead 4-1 including
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'It's time to dump council dinosaurs'
A GROUP of independently-minded York election candidates today urged voters to "dump the dinosaurs" - and vote Independent. Les Marsh, spokesman for the Clifton-based Independent group, says that two decades of Labour council rule have left York ready
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Rough ride over humps
ROAD humps, crime and congestion charges were all on the agenda when voters of the future grilled politicians of the present at a York school election hustings event. The Evening Press-organised question-and-answer session, was held at Oaklands School
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Battle for York
With the local elections looming, the scramble for your votes is hotting up. The three main City of York party leaders explain why you should choose them... Dave Merrett, Labour Running a successful council requires a broad vision, local focus and determination
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Infocom, York
FIVE years ago Infocom at the York Science Park was a start-up funded by £100,000 of private investment and four staff. Now it is a highly successful, profitable enterprise technology services provider to worldwide clients with 150 clients and a turnover
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A firm built on a rock solid base
YOU'VE got to tip your hard hat to the founder of the booming York company, Guildford Construction Ltd. As a builder to his toecaps, John Guildford, knows that the forecast of £7 million turnover was achieved on good foundations made rock solid through
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Firm's growing client list
WITH a name like Acute Marketing, Nick Eggleton expects his York business to take sudden tangents, but in his case they are always on an upward path. Nick had to issue a quick update on his entry for the Evening Press Business Awards, both in the Growth
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Healing Clinic, York
APPLYING feng shui, the ancient art of positioning furniture to create a more harmonious flow of chi, or energy, helped to boost turnover at the Healing Clinic in York tenfold. That is the claim of June Tranmer, founder-proprietor the natural health centre
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Clive Owen & Company
IN only seven years Clive Owen & Company has become one of the top firms of chartered accountants and business advisers in the York area - and it believes in training with a passion Good enough reason for the firm, which in March had to move from
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It's a family affair at Lesley's estate agency
IT'S tough starting out in the crowded estate agency business, even in boomtime. No one knew that better than Lesley Beattie who, having closed one chapter of her life as founder of Friends Estate Agency in York, opened another with Quantum last November
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Payroll award for Mitrefinch
STAFF at York-based Mitrefinch are today celebrating the news that the company has won the Pay Awards 2001 Best Support Product or Service for the Payroll Industry category. The glass trophy, awarded by Pay Magazine in National Payroll Week, was accepted
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Inspiring lessons from animal feed supplier
ALL those starting out on the hard, but rewarding road to exports, can learn inspiring lessons from Norfeed UK Ltd. The Boroughbridge supplier of nutritional and technical animal feed ingredients has just one family working against the challenges of BSE
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Fiona is life and soul of the parties
THERE has been a lot of glittering revelry since the last time Fiona Sidwell entered her York-based corporate hospitality and events company, Exclusive Events, in the Evening Press Business of the Year. There has also been a lot of money raised for good
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Dave Gahan, Paper Monsters (Mute) ***
Paper Monsters is the latest from Depeche Mode frontman Dave Gahan. Surprisingly, given the 22 years he's spent in the frontline of rock, this is the first time Gahan has recorded any of his own songs - written here in collaboration with Knox Chandler
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George Jones, The Gospel Collection (BMG) ***
THE hard-living, heavy-drinking country star had a near-fatal car accident five years ago. The experience, he says, "put the fear of God into me". Having given up booze, coffee and cigarettes - all long-standing props in the dusty theatre of country music
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Elusive label is aim for Sessions
OF all the millions of labels produced by Sessions of York, the huge label printing and application machinery company on a five-acre site in Huntington, York, there is one yet to be worn by the firm itself - the Evening Press Exporter of the Year. Its
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Firm clocks on for award bid
IN WHAT now seems the olden days, workers would "punch a card" or clock-in. Then came family-owned Mitrefinch, of York, to blaze a new trail by creating the first-ever computerised time-recording system. That was in 1979. Since then the Mitrefinch clocking-in
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Bright future for Past Forward
TIME machines, it seems, are big business. Past Forward Limited, the York exhibition-maker which uses 21st century techniques to transport us all into history, proves the point. Its reputation for interpreting history using the latest multi-media techniques
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CPP's rapid growth shows in turnover
EVERYONE has gasped at the speed with which CPP - Card Protection Plan - has become one of the biggest employers in York, operating out of its new £10 million flagship HQ at Holgate Park. Now the company, which at the latest count has 1,100 on the payroll
