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Follow advice to stay safe in DIY season
EASTER is the busiest DIY time of the year and, with a warmer than usual Bank Holiday expected, handymen and women are set to wield their hammers and power tools in record numbers. However, it is also the most likely time people may suffer a do-it-yourself
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Engineering Technician
National Railway Supplies (NRS) specialises in the manufacture, repair and distribution of engineering products used throughout the railway infrastructure. We are now looking to expand our on-site installation team and are recruiting experience and competent
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Hours opt-out is 'vital to stay competitive'
A WARNING that Yorkshire businesses would lose their competitive edge if EU policy-makers were to abolish the UK's opt-out from the 48-hour maximum working week has been issued by the Institute of Directors (IoD). In a survey, 76 per cent of IoD members
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Ready for take-off
THE Helmsley Group, the Yorkshire property venture behind some of York's most prestigious commercial and residential developments, will take centre stage at a leading business conference in June. Helmsley, responsible for York's Merchant Exchange riverside
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Pock set for feast
Rugby union will be in full swing this Easter with the Good Friday Pocklington 7s and the Junior Charity 7s on Sunday. There will be a new winner in tomorrow's main event after three-times champions Impalas had to drop out because of services commitments
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Things We Do For Love, Harrogate Theatre, until April 24
ALAN Ayckbourn had a dual motive for writing the tragic-comic Things We Do for Love. First, he had always wanted to write a play set on three different levels of a house at once: an impossibility in the Round at his theatre in Scarborough, but a live
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Use it or lose it
AS one of the leading figures involved in the Evening Press Save the York Odeon campaign, I would like to ask all the thousands of York citizens who signed the petition to now support the cinema by actually using it. It needs more than mere signatures
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No humps? I'm as fast as a Bullitt
IT seems Liz Edge and others want road humps to be abolished and spoil my fun. I like racing about, flying over humps, flashing through red lights and ignoring speed restrictions and other signs. Just like Steve McQueen in Bullitt. I'm only joking, but
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Wrong on Europe
PAUL Blanchard states that "European law overrides national law and has always done so" (Letters, April 6). He is wrong. Since Edward Heath took us into what we were led to believe was the European free trade area, various governments have surrendered
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Bold front for Knights
YORK City Knights are set to start Friday's final Arriva Trains Cup group game at Featherstone with an entirely new front row after loan ranger Ryan Benjefield was recalled by Hull. In addition to the 21-year-old's sudden departure - which leaves the
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Best of face-off
IT has not been the best of seasons for either club but Heworth and York Acorn will be wanting to finish on a high on Saturday. The arch-rivals clash in the Arriva Trains Conference division two with both looking to lay claim to the 'best-team-in-York
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Pipe dream start fades like smoke for Strensall
Strensall's York and District Leeper Hare League division three promotion hopes were dashed by a 6-1 home defeat by title favourites Tockwith. Mick Pipe actually gave Strensall the lead but Ben Tobin hit an equaliser and the sides turned round all-square
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Thorpe's goal-force conquest
YORK Mitchell League division one leaders Thorpe United maintained their position with a 4-2 win over Haxby Town 'A'. Thomas Littlewood, Byron Summers, Corey Fox and Luke Kitson scored, with Matthew Day bagging a brace in reply. Copmanthorpe remain second
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Drivers braced for road delays
YORK drivers trying to get away this Easter could face delays on one of the area's busiest roads. For while many roadworks are being suspended across the country over the Bank Holiday in an effort to keep traffic moving, some restrictions, including those
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Cost no bar to gritting of roads
A TRANSPORT boss has told councillors that winter road maintenance in York in unexpected bad weather will continue - whatever the cost. Accountants with City of York Council have been forced to dig deep to find an extra £185,000 for road gritting this
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Yorkshire beaches in the UK top ten
THREE beaches on Yorkshire's east coast were today named in the top ten of UK resorts, and eight have been given prestigious accolades for their clean sands and water. The beaches at Filey, Scarborough North and South Bridlington have come joint second
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Probe into taxi plates rise
COUNCIL legal officers are to investigate whether a massive 1,400 per cent increase in the cost of transferring taxi plates in York could land the city authority in court. Councillors yesterday considered a string of objections from angry private hire
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Transport plans on the way in York
YORK transport bosses have pushed ahead with a series of plans to promote public and "green" transport, despite residents' concerns about some of the proposals. Work to create a city-bound bus lane on the heavily-congested Malton Road will continue, despite
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Nap hand Wood shines to quell Mackenzie breaks
NEIL Wood (Heworth) won the York Conservative Clubs' Tayrol Scruton Cup for the fifth time in six years when he defeated Gerald Mackenzie (Acomb) 3-1 in the final at Bootham Club. Mackenzie, playing in his first final, took on a difficult red at his second
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Pipe dream start fades like smoke for Strensall
Strensall's York and District Leeper Hare League division three promotion hopes were dashed by a 6-1 home defeat by title favourites Tockwith. Mick Pipe actually gave Strensall the lead but Ben Tobin hit an equaliser and the sides turned round all-square
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Bold front for Knights
YORK City Knights are set to start Friday's final Arriva Trains Cup group game at Featherstone with an entirely new front row after loan ranger Ryan Benjefield was recalled by Hull. In addition to the 21-year-old's sudden departure - which leaves the
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Developers plan new Coppergate expansion
THE company behind the controversial York "Coppergate II" plans is considering a new expansion blueprint for the shopping centre in the shadow of Clifford's Tower, the Evening Press can reveal. The £60 million Coppergate Riverside scheme was rejected
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It's a scrap warns Brass
YORK City boss Chris Brass has warned his players that their livelihoods could be at stake if the club drop out of the Football League this season. City's board confirmed this week that the club would financially survive relegation, however regrettable
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Get it right for the city
YORK council is adopting a "blank sheet of paper" approach to the development of the Castle area, according to leader Steve Galloway. That must remain true throughout the consultation process. It was the inability of the council to look beyond one, monolithic
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Head of Maintenance
Full time Head of Maintenance required for large Care Home, to join the senior staff team, with responsibility for general maintenance work, complying with legislation, maintaining records etc. Salary around £19,000 per annum. Associate of the British
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Care Assistants
Care Assistants required. £6.00-£6.40 per hour, with NVQ's £6.50-£7.40 per hour. All hours considered. Full training provided. Manor House Nursing Home. Stamford Bridge 01759 371418. Updated: 09:27 Thursday, April 08, 2004
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Passion play the key for City
LITTLE more than 24 hours after our very disappointing display in the "six-pointer" against Macclesfield, Leeds United were involved in a relegation battle of their own and there are parallels between the situation we find ourselves in and that of our
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Tykes' opponents tackle adversity
The Bradford and Leeds Universities' Centre of Cricket Excellence team have suffered trials on and off the field in their build-up to the opening match of the season against Yorkshire at Headingley, starting on Easter Saturday. After spending the winter
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The Rasmus, Dead Letters (Island Records) *
FINLAND must be a dull place if The Rasmus are regarded as a band shaking up the music scene. Aside from the fine pop-rock of their latest single, In The Shadows, which combines a funky bass riff with a catchy "ah-oh, ah-oh" chorus, the rest of Dead Letters
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Guns N' Roses, Greatest Hits (Geffen Records) ****
Probably the only person not to welcome this essential chapter in the history of modern rock will be troubled front man Axl Rose. Because every song on this record sounds as if it is his career death knell. A new album or a reunion tour? I'll pay you
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Music As A Weapon II (Reprise Records) **
DEVIL horn signs are compulsory while listening to this hard rock live bonanza. Its 14 tracks were taken from the Music As A Weapon II Tour that "shot heavy metal across the US" in Spring, 2003. Largely made up of songs from tour favourites Disturbed,
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Sorting out fact from fiction
Welcome to York & District Citizen's Advice Bureau's monthly advice column. Each month we attempt to answer questions on different subjects. MYTHS about landlord and tenant problems are the theme of this month's Citizens' Advice Bureau column. Myth
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Engineering Technician - Electronics
National Railway Supplies (NRS) specialises in the manufacture, repair and distribution of engineering products used throughout the railway infrastructure. We are now looking to expand our on-site installation team and are recruiting experience and competent
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IT Trainee
Corus Rail Consultancy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Corus Group Plc, employs the highest quality people to ensure our continued success as one of the leading multi-disciplinary railway consultancies, providing detailed design solutions to a wide range
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Firms set to bring 'The Knowledge'
At least 15 new knowledge-based companies - generating perhaps 100 new jobs - will be created in York and North Yorkshire over the next two-and-a-half years, using an extended mentoring service. A specialist "business promoter service" based at Science
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Confusing codes
I WONDER why the post office always urges us, the public, to use postcodes, as the franking machines are geared to do, when they are so often ignored? St Olave's Church hall, in Marygate Lane, regularly received letters clearly addressed to Marygate Playgroup
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No nappies to buy
HOW dare Heather Causnett accuse mothers of being lazy and also spending money needlessly on disposable nappies (Letters, April 3). When my daughter was pregnant, and after she, myself and a friend tried to buy washable nappies, we were told time and
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Fund new road
RE the article "£3.2m boost for homes" and the comments by Ian Atkinson therein (March 31). It would appear that the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (after the injection of £3.2 million of taxpayers' money) is expecting that planning permission for "Derwentthorpe
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Care and courtesy
ON March 2 I was taken suddenly and unexpectedly ill, being taken into hospital during the night. The care and attention I received on Wards 11 and 12 was very reassuring. My problem was thoroughly investigated, the nursing care was generous and unstinting
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Midwife quest
I AM trying to trace anybody who knew of Elizabeth Vagg, or any of the Vagg family who lived at 62 Cemetery Road, Fulford, York. In the 1920s and onwards, Elizabeth was a midwife and registered my nan when she was born. If anybody can help me in researching
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Selby stay thrive in the Old routine
Selby carried on from where they left off in the previous outing against Old Crossleyans, this time toppling the visitors 28-3 in the first round of the Yorkshire Cup. While the margin of victory was a little harsh on Crossleyans, Selby thoroughly deserved
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Keep on Track-ing
CHARLES HUTCHINSON celebrates 25 years of York specialist shop Track Records. IT began in a dry cleaners' shop and 25 years and two moves later, Track Records is still on track in York. Down the years, 78, 45 and 33 have been the significant numbers in
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Artist recreating York's 'magnificent' shrine
A SHRINE dedicated to a 12th century Archbishop of York and smashed during the Reformation is being recreated in the city. St William's shrine stood in York Minster until the 1500s, where it was a place of pilgrimage for thousands of people. It is now
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York's extra slice of woe
YORK'S County League team missed out again for the second week running when they lost another final, this time to champions Featherstone, in the Yorkshire Challenge Trophy. It proved a thrilling game which needed an extra end to decide the winners. Paul
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Shephard joins the Minster flock
YORK Minster has employed an expert fundraiser who hopes to help reverse its fortunes, it was announced today. Dr Richard Shephard, head of the Minster School, will start his new job as development officer at the cathedral on September 1. He will work
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Gloves off in Punch and Judy row
A YORK councillor and Punch and Judy operator fears his popular puppet shows could soon be wiped out by new licensing laws. David Wilde, a former Lord Mayor of York, says government plans to charge operators up to £500 each time they move venue could
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Easter bonus
YORK was bracing itself for a bumper Easter today after the city was named as one of the Bank Holiday's top destinations. A trip to the city is expected to be more popular with Britons this Easter than a holiday abroad, according to new research. Internet
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Sucker Punch
THAT'S not the way to do it. Punch, who has survived countless encounters with the constable down the years, is in danger of being undone by a new character: the bureaucrat. Punch And Judy man David Wilde fears new licensing laws could force him to shell
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Trainee Track Engineer
Corus Rail Consultancy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Corus Group Plc, employs the highest quality people to ensure our continued success as one of the leading multi-disciplinary railway consultancies, providing detailed design solutions to a wide range
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Plumbers
Minster Plumbing and Heating Ltd currently recruiting Plumbers. Good rates of pay. Bonus scheme. On the books or labour only. Tel. 01904 488818 Updated: 09:39 Thursday, April 08, 2004
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Trainee Paralegal Assistants
Corries is a personal injury specialist Solicitors practice based in York. We currently require the following full time members of staff to join our team: Trainee Paralegal Assistants - these positions involve assisting a Fee Earner in handling road accident
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Agricultural Mechanic & Apprentice Mechanic
Agricultural Mechanic. Fully qualified with experience. Apprentice Mechanic. To be trained on site. Apply in writing, complete with cv and references: Phil Robinson, Yorkshire Handlers Ltd, Fryers Close, Murton, york YO19 5UY. 01904 489988. Updated: 09
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It's a scrap warns Brass
YORK City boss Chris Brass has warned his players that their livelihoods could be at stake if the club drop out of the Football League this season. City's board confirmed this week that the club would financially survive relegation, however regrettable
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Brackstone cracker
UNWANTED City midfielder Stephen Brackstone cracked in a 20-yard goal in last night's 2-2 reserve match at Scunthorpe. Reserve skipper Brackstone, who is free to leave Bootham Crescent, joined substitute Stephen Downes on the scoresheet after first-team
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Aerosmith, Honkin' On Bobo (Columbia Records) ***
ERIC Clapton is paying his respects to Mr Johnson, and Chris Rea has immersed himself in the deepest blues. So here come rock poodles Aerosmith to turn the blues up to 11, in a horny homage that is a little bit ZZ Top, a whole lotta Led Zep, and not at
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Young Heart Attack, Mouthful Of Love (XL) *****
TEN seconds after pressing 'play', my better half flings the door open. "What the hell is that!" is her not unreasonable question. Riotous, chaotic Texan rockers Young Heart Attack make that kind of impression. You will love them or run screaming for
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Damageplan, New Found Power (Elektra) **
GOOD grief, didn't we never leave the Eighties? Let's do the checklist. Throaty lead singer? Yup. Mushroom cloud on packaging. Uh-huh. Songs that Metallica would have bellowed before they suddenly became good? That's three for three, roll back the calendar
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John Frusciante, Shadows Collide With People (Warner Bros) ***
ECLECTIC doesn't quite describe the mix of music that Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante has come up with here. Shadows Collide With People, his fourth solo album, is a fascinating look into Frusciante's head, where an infinite number of
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The Icarus Line, Penance Soiree (V2) ***
Angrier than commuters on a delayed train packed with killer bees, The Icarus Line leap from a cliff and flap their heavy metal wings in a humungous hissyfit that makes Slipknot and Marilyn Manson look like kids' party clowns. Branding the LA mosh-maestros
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Anti-social job ad has emailer in a tizz
AN anonymous emailer makes an interesting point. "I noticed in your newspaper last week that there was an advert in the jobs section for an 'anti-social behaviour co-ordinator'. What does this job entail? Does somebody stand in front of a gang of youths
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Exit of Dolan was ill-timed
With reference to my own letter dated October 22 last year, in it I quoted York City as just being an average team, well I must wholeheartedly apologise for this incorrect statement. Regarding the state of the club and what looks likely to happen now,
