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Fashion correspondent in a tights spot
ONLY a day old, and already the Diary has made its first appointment. We've really hit the ground walking. Step forward our new fashion correspondent, Anne McIntosh. The Vale of York Tory MP who very nearly upstaged the Queen in her dazzling outfit for
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A date with fruity Jamie has a certain a-peel
WELCOME to the first Diary. We will be here every weekday with an exotic mix of hearsay, half-truths and stuff we've retrieved from the bin, until the editor finds us out. Uncovering snippets to make York smile is bound to be hard work. That's why we
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Money's at the bottom of it all
IT'S FUNNY what brings couples almost to blows. A mess in the bathroom, leering at a pretty pair of legs, having the in-laws for the entire weekend, snoring through the school concert. But money is most likely to have couples tearing at each other's throats
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Versatile Jon to fill City void
YORK City striker Jon Parkin is ready to answer any SOS call from manager Chris Brass. Parkin, 21, will be available for selection again at Darlington on Saturday after sitting out the last four matches because of suspension. But the 6ft 4in target man
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Dangers of the obesity timebomb
A GOOD deal of attention is being paid to the health of the nation at the moment. The Food Standards Agency warns us that the unhealthy diet eaten by many will have long-term consequences. We are told that there is too much fat, sugar and salt in much
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Support grows for city Venturefest
SUPPORT from the Yorkshire business community for Venturefest York has been so great that the future of the region's first exhibition and conference for hi-tech start-ups is assured for at least the next two years. That is the assessment of Di Johnson
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York scientists scoop international award
A REVOLUTIONARY technological breakthrough by a York company has been recognised with a major international award. Xceleron Ltd, the University of York spin-off company, is runner-up in the biotech-medical category of the Wall Street Journal Europe Innovation
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Focusing on the future
SNIP! And it was a case of happy snap - as a snappy new Jessops photographic shop opened in Parliament Street, York, just a telephoto lens view away from its branch in Piccadilly. Snipper was Derek Hine, chief executive of the £242 million Jessops group
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Julie honoured for charity work
NORTH Yorkshire businesswoman Julie Dodsworth has been recognised for her work for a children's charity. Creating living plant displays for companies, Julie and her husband, Simon, picked up the Evening Press Progress Through People award for their company
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Rat-run drivers face being snared
MOTORISTS who try to avoid roadwork congestion on the A64 by rat-running along country lanes will be swiftly halted in their tracks. The Highways Agency says traffic orders will be in place when work starts on construction of a flyover at Bilbrough Top
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Police swap red tape for patrols
ALMOST three police officers a day are swapping paperwork for street patrols - thanks to a new move to put bobbies back on the beat. The introduction of a team of specialist "case building" administrative staff at Fulford Police Station has proved a startling
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Selby bid to join York in council shake-up
THE fledgling row over where to put Selby in any local government shake-up has already escalated - as a campaign is under way to link the town with York. North Yorkshire county councillor John Vause has launched the campaign - quickly backed by Selby
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Insurance job cuts
THOUSANDS of York workers were said to be braced for job cuts today as Aviva, the country's biggest insurance firm, announced it is to shed 2,350 posts. The white-collar union Amicus said that staff at York were among those being told of job cuts under
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'Caf corner' plan in street
A CAMPAIGN to turn a busy York street into a continental caf corner could find favour with city authorities, it has emerged. Sue and Jim Hardie, licensees at the Blue Bell pub, Fossgate, are campaigning to have their street pedestrianised. That option
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Clarkson's silver lining
YORK swimmer Alan Clarkson picked up a silver medal at the National ASA Nasters at Sheffield in the 50m freestyle. He clocked 32.40 seconds in the 65-69 age group and also figured in the York City Baths Club team which came third in the freestyle relay
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Champ Stevens' gets top billing
MATTHEW Stevens has gone top in snooker's LG Electronics Tour Order of Merit following his victory in the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York on Sunday. The hundred points he got for his dramatic victory over Stephen Hendry in the Barbican Centre final
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Byas back in control
DAVID Byas has been confirmed as Yorkshire's new director of cricket. His first big task when he takes up the appointment on January 1 will be to decide how to restructure the coaching side of the club's operations. The former captain, who led Yorkshire
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Versatile Jon to fill City void
YORK City striker Jon Parkin is ready to answer any SOS call from manager Chris Brass. Parkin, 21, will be available for selection again at Darlington on Saturday after sitting out the last four matches because of suspension. But the 6ft 4in target man
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£3,000 to rent home for Ascot
AN entrepreneur who is planning to make thousands renting his house during Royal Ascot today urged York residents to "cash in" when the festival hits the city. Computer expert Neil Boddy hopes to pocket up to £3,000 letting his Middlethorpe Grove home
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Child hurls gas cylinder at bus
A CHILD as young as ten put a bus driver in hospital by hurling a gas bottle at his windscreen as he drove on a busy city centre route. York police say the First driver needed treatment for eye injuries when glass showered his cab in the attack. The bus
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Flirting with floods
I WAS interested to read that the council is considering reducing council tax bills for people who suffer from flooding (November 29). The council tax cannot be levied on homes that are uninhabited and unfit to live in, so this "concession" is of little
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City's arrogance
ONCE again the arrogance of York City Football Club directors comes through in their comments in the Evening Press (November 25). The club has at long last put forward its planning application, but consultation with the athletics club is to take place
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Proper policing
I WOULD like to know how we can afford three types of law enforcement agencies ("Changes may hit funding for police", November 17). Mayfair security, community support officers and regular police - and it would appear more finance is needed. What on earth
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Thorny Steve
WHAT is the problem with council leader Steve Galloway? Once again he is the thorn in the side of the Acorn Rugby Club - by insisting the club remove the fence erected to protect the playing area where at least 400 kids from the age of seven to 18 are
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Helping Skelton
I WAS surprised to read the comments of Mr Thomas (Letters, November 20) regarding anti-social behaviour in Skelton. I was fortunate enough to receive a briefing from Mr Thomas on this matter recently at one of my advice surgeries. Mr Thomas painted a
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Why did Judi lose out to Greg?
HOW appropriate that Greg Dyke should be elected as the Chancellor of the University of York (November 29). Mr Dyke's image and reputation are well matched to those of the university. However, as a former employee of the university, I was a bit dismayed
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It's a green site
HOW strange that City Of York Council's education director, Patrick Scott, did not hasten to write in to correct a mistaken impression on proposed new schools. Your text (November 20) said that a new school was to be built on the old St Barnabas school
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Goodwill to animals
AS we approach the season of "goodwill to all men", let us remember the animals as well. Put out scraps for the birds. Get a bell for the cat's collar. Make sure an outdoor pet rabbit is warm and dry. Take a dog for a walk if the owner no longer can.
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Champ Stevens' gets top billing
MATTHEW Stevens has gone top in snooker's LG Electronics Tour Order of Merit following his victory in the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York on Sunday. The hundred points he got for his dramatic victory over Stephen Hendry in the Barbican Centre final
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SOS.. he hates DIY
I HAVE just apologised to my husband. For years I believed that he loved DIY. I genuinely thought that, when faced with a bathroom wall in desperate in need of tiling and armed with the necessary gear, he was as happy as a pig in the proverbial slurry
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"If men start getting silly, I ask them what their wives might think. That usually sorts them out"
JO HAYWOOD talks to a group of women at York's only au pair agency and discovers their English is much better than her Polish, German or Swiss. MENTION the words "au pair" in mixed company and about half the men will start sniggering. The other half will
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Feet first in Fossgate
THE footstreets are on the march again. Soon after the council announced it could pedestrianise St Leonard's Place, a proposal to ban traffic along Fossgate is being favourably considered. This is all to the good. It is time York re-established itself
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Cardinal can do the trick on sand - 02/12/03
Cardinal Venture bids to complete a hat-trick of wins on the sand tomorrow and prove that he is as effective at Southwell as he is at Wolverhampton. Trained at Hambleton by Kevin Ryan for well-known Ryedale businessman Tony Fawcett, Cardinal Venture goes
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One-stop shop for BT users
PHONE company BT has gone local with a new one-stop shop for small businesses in York. A project to strengthen BT's provision to businesses in York, Scarborough, Bridlington and Darlington was launched on Monday. Owned by Mike Cardew, the BT Darlington
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NME New World Disorder Tour, Fibbers
THE New Musical Express came roaring into York last night, the final destination on a whistle-stop tour. Despite being seemingly delayed from the early 1980s, with its rocking new romantics and punk, the NME New World Disorder tour was just the ticket
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So close, but so far at home
FORTUNE did not favour City of York Ladies who hit the woodwork several times in their 3-1 North League defeat at home to league leaders Chester, whose 'keeper also made a series of good saves at the other end. Chester made the most of their chances,
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York's 'ham and glee
TENACIOUS City of York I moved to joint second place in the Northern Hockey League premier division with a 2-0 win at Rotherham I. It was York's third successive game without conceding a goal and was achieved despite defensive stalwarts Gordon Jennings
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Pubs anger at louts bill plan
YORK landlords today attacked plans that could leave them paying for damage drunken louts cause - after leaving their pubs. Frank Cartin, president of the York Licensed Victuallers' Association, said Tony Blair's idea - aimed at cutting police time and
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The 'second battle of Marston Moor'
CAMPAIGNING residents were today fighting another "Battle of Marston Moor" in an effort to defeat controversial stone-crushing plans. More than 50 Tockwith villagers were travelling by minibus to a meeting in Northallerton today to voice concerns. They
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Gallery secures lottery windfall
STAFF at York Art Gallery were celebrating today after the venue secured a £270,000 lottery windfall. The gallery is to be given a revamp to improve facilities, increase audiences and create a learning space. More than a quarter of a million pounds has
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Worker killed as he directs traffic
AN investigation has been launched after a worker was killed in an horrific accident on a North Yorkshire road. The man, who was wearing high-visibility clothing, was hit by two vehicles on the A658 at Birkham Wood, near Knaresborough, yesterday afternoon
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Rape charge doctor gave massages to naked women
FORMER York psychiatrist Michael Haslam has told a jury he gave baby oil massages to a number of completely naked women patients. But speaking under cross-examination at Leeds Crown Court, he denied ever being aroused or tempted to touch them intimately
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Leighton offers to step down
Leeds United could slip into administration later this week if an offer from Allan Leighton to step down as vice-chairman fails to save the club. Leighton last month offered to inject fresh capital into the ailing club but plc legislation insists that
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Norwich Union workers in York face axe
THOUSANDS of York workers were said to be braced for job cuts today as Aviva, the country's biggest insurance firm, announced it is to shed 2,350 posts in the UK. The white-collar union Amicus said that Norwich Union staff in York, where 3,000 are employed
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French dissection
IT didn't take the doom-mongers long to rattle their chains, start wailing and gnashing their teeth. The news that England had drawn European champions France in the group stages of the Euro 2004 championships in Portugal next summer initiated an outburst
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Say no to ID cards
I WRITE in support of Coun Andy D'Agorne's opposition to the introduction of identity cards (November 12). The civil rights which ordinary people have fought and died to obtain and protect down the centuries should not be abandoned at the whim of a Government
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Airport chance
AS a resident of Elvington I can understand Mr Starks not being too happy about the development of Elvington airfield (Letters, November 5). I would, however, point out that, with the exception of Finningley, Elvington has the only runway capable of taking
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Yes to referendum
TONY Blair has agreed in principle to the new European constitution, which involves grave and significant issues that will affect democracy in the UK. Some of the proposals include: - European Laws that will have constitutional primacy over our own national
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The Stone who rolled away
STEPHEN LEWIS meets the York man who has designed an exclusive new book about the "forgotten Stone", Ian Stewart TRUST a child to put things in perspective. When Ned Hoste's five-year-old daughter Katy saw a photo of ageing rockers The Rolling Stones,
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Byas back in control
DAVID Byas has been confirmed as Yorkshire's new director of cricket. His first big task when he takes up the appointment on January 1 will be to decide how to restructure the coaching side of the club's operations. The former captain, who led Yorkshire
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Rat-run drivers face being snared
MOTORISTS who try to avoid roadwork congestion on the A64 by rat-running along country lanes will be swiftly halted in their tracks. The Highways Agency says traffic orders will be in place when work starts on construction of a flyover at Bilbrough Top
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England's anglers landed world title
IT is nice to see that an England team (Rugby Union), is capable of winning World Championships, but the Evening Press leader and TKO columns of last Monday and Tuesday are factually incorrect. They say that this is the first time since 1966 that an England
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Don't be daft
TONY Blair is always on the look out for a gimmick to capture some positive headlines. They are usually ill-considered and unworkable, like the quickly-ditched plan to march yobs to cashpoints. The same is true of Downing Street's latest wheeze, which
