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Harassment at work can be costly
Harassment in the workplace can be devastating. Rita Rogerson, head of the employment department at Langleys Solicitors in York, sets out the options that victims have. Harassment in the workplace can have a devastating effect on its victims, resulting
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We are not caring properly for our elderly
I WRITE to express my appreciation to all the staff of ward five at Bootham Park Hospital who have provided help and support not only to my father, who until recently was a patient on the ward, but to his family. Ward five is an assessment ward for elderly
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Right on track
I WOULD like to give a vote of confidence to Network Rail and GNER in the light of all the bad publicity they have received lately. My son and I had no choice but to make a return journey from York to King's Cross on Saturday, August 23, the first day
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Starsailor, Silence Is Easy (EMI) ****
THERE has never been any arrogant self-belief with Starsailor -confidence in the songs on their debut Love Is Here, yes, but no bragging about their imminent world domination. Despite such confidence Starsailor must have been stunned at the album's success
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Tim Burgess, I Believe (Pias Recordings) **
FROM their distant origins in the Madchester baggy era, Tim Burgess's band The Charlatans have had a career of unexpected longevity. So you can hardly blame Burgess for wanting to take a break to test the solo waters with I Believe, a sun-drenched love-letter
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Iron Maiden, Dance Of Death (EMI) *****
THEY'RE at it again. Another Eddie. Another album. Will we become bored? I hope not! Iron Maiden step up a gear from Brave New World, offering a few shorter tracks, possible single material, alongside the epics, which are showcases for voice and guitars
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Jewel, 0304 (Atlantic) ****
THIS fourth album by Alaskan singer songwriter Jewel Kilcher, which blends her pop-folk style with dance and R&B, initially lacks the punch of a purer sound. But 0304 is definitely a grower and undeniably catchy. Whoever your favourite diva, there's
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Traders call for Piccadilly revamp
RETAIL leaders are calling for fresh plans to be drawn up to revive run-down Piccadilly in York, following the Government decision to throw out the Coppergate Riverside scheme. They said the car park area between Piccadilly and Clifford's Tower should
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Simple Kid, Simple Kid 1 (2M Recordings) ***; Clarkesville, The Half Chapter (Wildstar Records) ***
SIMPLE Kid is, take your pick, the new Badly Drawn Boy, this year's Beck or the best wordplay wit since Morrissey. Labels can be a hindrance, but then again calling yourself Simple Kid is only adding another tag! Simple Kid is Irishman Ciaran McFeely,
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Masterclass by magical Martyn
AUSTRALIAN Damien Martyn, who only two weeks' ago broke his nose while batting, returned for Yorkshire yesterday to thrash the fastest first class century of the season on his way to an epic record-breaking innings of 238 against Gloucestershire at Headingley
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Hunt for 'dangerous' suspect
THE prime suspect in a burglary where a North Yorkshire pensioner was stabbed in the face was once involved in an attack that saw a man's neck badly slashed, police revealed today. Detectives investigating the stabbing, at Stillington, near Easingwold
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Sex shop in Sunday trading appeal
A YORK sex shop is appealing against a decision to refuse it a licence to open on Sundays. Licensing chiefs at City of York Council threw out an application from The Adult Shop, in Gillygate, opposite the Salvation Army Citadel, to extend its opening
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Fifty firefighters battle Moors blaze
MORE than 50 firefighters were today still locked in a battle to control a massive North Yorkshire moorland blaze. The fire, which at one point was almost two miles across, is burning on Fylingdales Moor between Scarborough and Whitby. The situation was
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Deadly dust hell of ex-railman
A former York railway labourer could be one of the youngest people ever to have contracted a fatal asbestos-related lung disease. Mesothelioma sufferer Colin Ridley, 35, of St James' Court, claims he was exposed to the deadly dust while working in a refitting
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Greenway is UK's new gambling guru
THE future of the UK's gambling industry should be based on the mix of betting and socialising at York Races, according to the MP shaping government legislation. Ryedale MP John Greenway has been named chairman of the Westminster committee studying plans
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City's triple boost
YORK City could be in line for a hat-trick of good news as the Minstermen prepare for the visit of Bristol Rovers to Bootham Crescent on Saturday. Buoyed by the 1-1 draw against Darlington in midweek which brought to an end a run of three successive defeats
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Record house sales in York
YORK estate agents posted record sales as demand for housing stayed buoyant during the traditionally quiet summer months. Lesley Beattie, of York estate agents Quantum, in Walmgate, said the company had seen "record" levels of business in the last three
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150 new rail jobs for city
MORE than 150 rail jobs are set to return to York through a £10m deal for the Thrall wagonworks site, the Evening Press can reveal today. Newly-formed Holgate Rail Industries Ltd (HRI) is on the brink of securing the entire Holgate Road complex from owners
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Knights close in on coach
YORK City Knights are hopeful of naming their new coach within the next few days. Chief executive Steve Ferres confirmed to the Evening Press today that discussions have been held with a potential successor to Paul Broadbent, who officially resigned as
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Hallas stakes claim
YORK City Knights veteran centre Graeme Hallas has thrown his hat into the ring for the vacant coaching job at Huntington Stadium. The former Great Britain tourist, who was an assistant to outgoing boss Paul Broadbent, is strongly considering hanging
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Why I quit - Broadbent
DEPARTING York City Knights boss Paul Broadbent has spoken at length about his decision to quit Huntington Stadium. The Evening Press revealed yesterday that Broadbent had resigned as player-coach of the Knights, three days after the end of the club's
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Admiration for part-timers
OUTGOING York City Knights boss Paul Broadbent has told of his admiration for the part-time players at Huntington Stadium, after admitting dropping down from full-time rugby had been a "wake-up call" for him. The 35-year-old had spent the bulk of his
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Players were 'gutted' by shock news, says Hayes
THE York City Knights squad had no idea Paul Broadbent was to resign as player-coach, according to club captain Rich Hayes. The 33-year-old prop, a front-row partner to Broadbent and one of the elder statesmen in the Knights camp, told the Evening Press
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Acorn starting to bulk up numbers
YORK Acorn's home form will be crucial to their promotion aspirations in Arriva Trains Conference division two, according to assistant-coach Paul Lumby. The Blue and Golds face Eastmoor Dragons at Thanet Road on Saturday aiming to bounce back following
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Medics take a patient approach
In the week that York and Hull's new medical school opened, health reporter Rosslyn Snow assesses what impact it will have on health care in the region. TWINS Sam and Louise Queen make no secret of why they chose the new Hull York Medical School rather
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Rail hopes rise again
YORK has been down this track before, so the celebrations are inevitably muted. No fanfare heralds the 2003 resurrection of the carriageworks. The Deputy Prime Minister is unlikely to be whisked here to share the credit, as he did when Thrall took over
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Betting on John
JOHN Greenway is Britain's new gambling guru, and he seems game for the challenge. It will not be easy to get the balance right. Britain is about to undergo a gaming revolution. Deregulation will see casinos opening across the country. Offering the public
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University or bust
THIS month sees thousands of students going on to further education, taking up their college places, including ones at the University of York and local colleges. So now is the time for them to think about the best way to manage their finances. City of
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Ducking the issue
YOUR article regarding the Mucky Duck public house in Pocklington quotes me as saying "if customers didn't like the name of the pub, they don't have to drink there" (September 16). I'm sure my quote was "if customers didn't like the name of the pub, they
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Cut down to size
IN response to Mike Usherwood's letter "Sizing us all up" (September 16), if his blue bag is not big enough has he ever thought of ringing the council's recycling team up and asking for a second bag? That is what I did. One arrived in the post a few days
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The Euro benefits
WHEN you put the pro-European argument to any set of rational tests it wins... as does the case for our membership of the Euro. The facts are there for all to see. Independent economic research which has looked at the experience of France and Germany
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Spiritualized, Amazing Grace (Spaceman/Sanctuary) ****
THE first sign that Jason Pierce had come to his senses arrived on the eve of Spiritualized's gig at York Barbican Centre in March 2002. Without warning, during his European tour, he jettisoned his horn section: an alternative case of being brassed off
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Joan Baez, Dark Chords On A Big Guitar (Sanctuary) ***
SIX years on from her last release, Joan Baez returns with a clear-voiced collection of songs. Some 43 years after she emerged on to the American folk scene, she is still committed and still has much to say. It's just that sometimes you wish she had a
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Six goal feast ends in a draw
JUDGED by the referee to have been a brilliant game, Tadcaster Albion and Selby Olympia 'A' drew 3-3 in division one of York Mitchell Sports Football League. Stanley Wilson scored two of Tadcaster's goals, Olly Box getting their third. Aaron Davey got
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Barratt nets a hat-trick for Poppleton
Poppleton started their centenary season in fine style with a 5-3 win at home to Wilberfoss in Leeper Hare York and District Football League Junior Cup. James Barratt scored a hat-trick and Dave Pickles and Ben Janes got the other two goals for Poppleton
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Can we all have a guru?
ALL this talk of the Blairs' lifestyle guru has me confused. I have no idea what a lifestyle guru is - or, come to that, a lifestyle. Do we all have one or are they only available to the rich and credulous? 'Life' is something you live, 'style' is something
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City's triple boost
YORK City could be in line for a hat-trick of good news as the Minstermen prepare for the visit of Bristol Rovers to Bootham Crescent on Saturday. Buoyed by the 1-1 draw against Darlington in midweek which brought to an end a run of three successive defeats
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Village 'chaos' fears
ANGRY residents claim their quiet cul-de-sac will be hit by traffic chaos if plans for a new village on York's outskirts win the go-ahead. Under the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust's proposals for New Osbaldwick, vehicles will use Temple Avenue in Tang
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Traders call for Piccadilly revamp
RETAIL leaders are calling for fresh plans to be drawn up to revive run-down Piccadilly in York, following the Government decision to throw out the Coppergate Riverside scheme. They said the car park area between Piccadilly and Clifford's Tower should
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Business leader attacks airport 'mistake'
A NORTH Yorkshire business leader today blasted as short-sighted moves to throw out plans to transform Elvington Airfield. Len Cruddas, chief executive of North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, said a recommendation to turn down Elvington Park Ltd's plans
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Pot in the park party planned
CANNABIS campaigners plan to roll up in York and hold a picnic with a difference - a "smokey bears picnic." Later this month, pro-legalisation activists will gather in the Museum Gardens for the event, at which cannabis is likely to be smoked openly.
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York's oarsome gold
YORK City Rowing Club can boast their own golden girls. Senior scullers Jill Salvin and Loretta Williams won the women's double sculls at the World Masters Rowing Championships held in Vichy, France. The event hosted more than 3,000 competitors from around
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Why I quit - Broadbent
DEPARTING York City Knights boss Paul Broadbent has spoken at length about his decision to quit Huntington Stadium. The Evening Press revealed yesterday that Broadbent had resigned as player-coach of the Knights, three days after the end of the club's
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Knights close in on coach
YORK City Knights are hopeful of naming their new coach within the next few days. Chief executive Steve Ferres confirmed to the Evening Press today that discussions have been held with a potential successor to Paul Broadbent, who officially resigned as
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Knights on the up
PAUL Broadbent reckons York City Knights can only go from strength to strength. The former Great Britain prop, who resigned as player-boss yesterday one year after being installed as the fledgling club's first coach, believes the foundations have now
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Masterclass by magical Martyn
AUSTRALIAN Damien Martyn, who only two weeks' ago broke his nose while batting, returned for Yorkshire yesterday to thrash the fastest first class century of the season on his way to an epic record-breaking innings of 238 against Gloucestershire at Headingley
