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Bountiful looks on course to win - 17/11/03
COUNTY Durham trainer Michael Dods is aiming to strike while the iron is hot at Lingfield tomorrow. Darlington-based Dods returns to the Surrey course with Mr Bountiful, following the gelding's success on the same Surrey track five days ago. That victory
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City growing up, says Brass
DELIGHTED Chris Brass reckons York City are primed to make a concerted strike for the play-offs after a 1-0 win over Doncaster Rovers. In front of City's biggest home crowd of the season, the Minstermen brought a run of seven matches without a victory
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Hope wants extra time
RICHARD Hope has told York City boss Chris Brass that he would like to extend his three-month contract at Bootham Crescent. The former Northampton defender's current deal expires in the middle of December but he is keen to stay on City's books. And Brass
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Danny Bhoy, The Other Side Comedy Club, City Screen, York
BOMBARDING the audience with a fusillade of funnies, exiled Scot Danny Bhoy turned run-of-the-mill occurrences into rip-roaring anecdotes. You only wished you could recall a fraction of them - to give your mates the impression you are a master of wit
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Malton's attacking flair winsthe day
Malton and Norton won 62-15 at home to Cleckheaton second string filling the gap caused by Wakefield Cougars having conceded their scheduled Yorkshire Shield tie to Malton. After a tetchy start by the home side it soon became apparent that Cleckheaton
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Pocklington gain the upper hand
Pocklington's young side, with an average age of only 21, stuck to their task in enterprising style to beat a strong Driffield 'A' team 36-17. Driffield's side contained a number of players who have been regular players in North One this season and the
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Useful Yarnbury workout for York
YORK won their friendly at Yarnbury 26-23 rather more comfortably than the score suggests. With only four minutes of normal time remaining, York led 26-11 but carelessly conceded two tries in the final moments to give the home side a boost. A cold and
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Four in row for Harrogate
Harrogate dominated their National League Two match at Rosslyn Park to win 53-20 with eight tries, five conversions and a penalty. It was their fourth consecutive win and consolidates their second place in the league. Harrogate caught Rosslyn Park cold
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Changes may hit funding for police
CHIEF Constable Della Cannings fears plans to reorganise voting boundaries in North Yorkshire could knock back police funding. North Yorkshire's most senior police officer said suggestions that Selby may be taken out of the county could reduce the police
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Gemma's 11-year wait for operation
A YORK teenager is hoping for a pain-free Christmas now that her tonsils have been removed - after 11 years of waiting. Gemma Newell, 18, of Embleton Drive, Rawcliffe, York, has suffered repeatedly from tonsillitis since she was seven. She said she has
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Families angry after furniture firm folds
HOUSEHOLDERS across York and North and East Yorkshire could be counting the cost after a York furniture business went into administration. Families have been left hundreds of pounds out of pocket and promised goods have not arrived after the problems
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Get your skates on - the festivities are almost here
AN OUTDOOR ice rink, a Christmas market and a festive light show are to be the highlights of York's Yuletide celebrations. Festivities will include with the four-day St Nicholas Fayre, a traditional market selling local produce and handcrafted gifts,
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Factory hit back to take points
Rufforth gave Leeper Hare York and District League premier division table-toppers Malton Bacon Factory a competitive game until two goals early in the second half turned the tide in favour of the Factory side Tom McKay scored for Rufforth midway through
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Britain blew it says coach
GREAT Britain coach David Waite pulled few punches after seeing his side lose the second 'Think! Road Safety' Test - and the Ashes - to Australia in another epic battle on Saturday. And he became the latest Brit coach in various sports to blame their
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Acorn dumped out
THERE was no hint of a Powergen Challenge Cup upset at Castleford on Saturday as York Acorn were brushed aside by big favourites Lock Lane in their preliminary round clash. The big-guns from the premier division of the Arriva Trains Conference were always
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York City 1, Doncaster Rovers 0
VICTORIES over near neighbours are always to be enjoyed but York City's win over Doncaster Rovers was particularly sweet. Rovers arrived at Bootham Crescent riding high in Division Three on the back of six straight League wins, while a stuttering City
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Matt finish to All Blacks win
MATT Godfrey was man of the match as New Earswick All Blacks continued their recent good form with a hard earned 26-18 win against Batley Boys in the Yorkshire League senior division. All Blacks took control early on when John Leach made a great break
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No sense in shopping
I HAVE lost count of the number of times I have said, "I only popped into town to go to pay a bill..." as I struggle home with armfuls of carrier bags. It's sad but I can't venture into any town centre without being drawn to the shops. It is as if an
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The President collapsed face down in the car. Pandemonium followed." From the Evening Press of Novem
THE arrangements for President George W Bush's State visit to London this week have created a fuss. After landing in Air Force One, he will be whisked along secret routes accompanied by his own security staff on roads free of protesters, we are told.
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Selby's cup dream ends
Selby's adventure in the Powergen Intermediate Cup came to a disappointing end when, despite giving an improved display, they were beaten 32-23 by a determined Broughton Park. In an exciting game the lead changed hands on four occasions. Broughton Park
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Alternative views for St Leonard's
RESIDENTS have come up with a range of alternatives to the pedestrianisation of St Leonard's Place in York. The Evening Press revealed last week how City of York Council might eventually close the congested section of York's Inner Ring Road to through
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Dragon race hot stuff
ST LEONARD'S Hospice has benefited from the biggest fundraising event run by the Rotary Club of York. The club's dragon boat race, which took place in July, raised £48,000, which will go to the hospice to buy a van. Club president Robin Rich said: "The
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Rainbow over York
THOUSANDS of balloons soared above York in memory of murdered backpacker Caroline Stuttle. The balloons were released at Bootham Crescent before York City's game against Doncaster on Saturday in aid of the Rainbow Appeal. A special colour cartoon strip
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Santa Claus quits York in grotto dates clash
THE Christmas dreams of thousands of York children are under threat after it emerged that Santa Claus is NOT coming to town this year. A grotto based in St Sampson's Square for the previous two years proved a big hit with both local children and visitors
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City growing up, says Brass
DELIGHTED Chris Brass reckons York City are primed to make a concerted strike for the play-offs after a 1-0 win over Doncaster Rovers. In front of City's biggest home crowd of the season, the Minstermen brought a run of seven matches without a victory
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Injured man is critical
A MAN found with serious head injuries in a York street was fighting for his life in hospital today. Police today confirmed they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident and that it was not being treated as suspicious. The man
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Hope wants extra time
RICHARD Hope has told York City boss Chris Brass that he would like to extend his three-month contract at Bootham Crescent. The former Northampton defender's current deal expires in the middle of December but he is keen to stay on City's books. And Brass
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Soccer hooligans cause pub havoc
A LANDLORD told today how his pub resembled a scene from the Wild West as brawling soccer fans brought chaos to York city centre. Two women customers were hurt and a party of elderly tourists was showered with glass and beer when up to 30 York City and
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Acorn dumped out
THERE was no hint of a Powergen Challenge Cup upset at Castleford on Saturday as York Acorn were brushed aside by big favourites Lock Lane in their preliminary round clash. The big-guns from the premier division of the Arriva Trains Conference were always
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Get your skates on - the festivities are almost here
AN OUTDOOR ice rink, a Christmas market and a festive light show are to be the highlights of York's Yuletide celebrations. Festivities will include with the four-day St Nicholas Fayre, a traditional market selling local produce and handcrafted gifts,
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Santa Claus quits York in grotto dates clash
THE Christmas dreams of thousands of York children are under threat after it emerged that Santa Claus is NOT coming to town this year. A grotto based in St Sampson's Square for the previous two years proved a big hit with both local children and visitors
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How to be calm
STEPHEN LEWIS finds out about a form of Yoga for the mind that can help relieve stress. CHRIS Greathead tells a neat little story to illustrate the restorative powers of transcendental meditation. Thirty years or so ago, when he was 18, Chris was enduring
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For and against shutting St Leonard's
I Come into York because I have to, not because I want to. If there were anywhere else I could go to, then I would. York is a place where the past seems to be more important than the present or the future. Now, the people who try to run - or should that
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South Bank win to stay out in front
Second half goals by Mark Belleh and Will Moore gave division one leaders South Bank a 2-0 win at home to Norwich Union. Second-placed Hamilton Panthers won 4-1 at New Earswick. Jamie Moore put them in front after only a minute and Paul Barron made it
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Leaders end Poppleton unbeaten run
DIVISION Two leaders Easingwold won 3-1 at home to Poppleton, who suffered their first defeat of the league season. Easingwold went ahead after only two minutes but Richard Jennison equalised eight minutes later and Micky Raper made it 2 -1 less than
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Factory hit back to take points
Rufforth gave Leeper Hare York and District League premier division table-toppers Malton Bacon Factory a competitive game until two goals early in the second half turned the tide in favour of the Factory side Tom McKay scored for Rufforth midway through
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Soccer hooligans cause pub havoc
A LANDLORD told today how his pub resembled a scene from the Wild West as brawling soccer fans brought chaos to York city centre. Two women customers were hurt and a party of elderly tourists was showered with glass and beer when up to 30 York City and
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Seeking Santa
WANTED: fat, cheery and red-faced man with a cloud of whiskers (genuine or stick-on, we're not fussy). York city centre has lost its Santa. Thanks to a double booking, the festive fat man has moved his grotto to Lancashire, of all the places. While individual
