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York miss their big opportunity
YORK lost their Yorkshire ECB Premier League match against Doncaster by three runs with three wickets remaining. However, they still retained the leadership by a mere two points from Sheffield Collegiate, who disposed of Harrogate in a high-scoring game
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Bridge drawn at Scarboro
STAMFORD Bridge's lead in division two was reduced when they had to settle for a draw against Scarborough. Stuart Boyle was in fine form for the Derwentsiders as he cracked an unbeaten 133. Andy Milner 27 and Paul Milner 43 also weighed in as Stamford
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Gary Andrew Dunn good for leaders
DUNNINGTON'S Gary Andrew hit his 12th league century as his unbeaten 105 helped his side to a nine-wicket win at Hovingham to keep Dunnington in pole position in division five. John Ward had made 42 and Neil Thompson 44 in Hovingham's 150-6 but Andrew
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Don't call me a hero
THE elderly garage owner who spotted fugitive Mark Hobson and brought to an end Britain's biggest manhunt insisted today: "Don't call me a hero". Derek North, 78, realised immediately that it was Hobson when the 34-year-old, who was wanted for questioning
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City blooms despite charges - study
NEW tourism figures appear to show that York's popularity continues to grow - despite the controversial city centre parking charges. The study, conducted by the Yorkshire Tourist Board (YTB) and based on a sample of accommodation providers, found that
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Council pay cuts could be parking solution
WE always try to be helpful here at the Diary. And we think we have found a solution to the parking row. It comes from reader Louis Stephenson. Why not, he suggests, ask every City of York Council officer earning more than £40,000 to take a voluntary
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Jogging dogs
I WRITE in response to David Brickwood's letter headed "Don't jog that dog" (Letters, July 20). I am a long-distance runner and my running partner is four-legged. She is an ex-RSPCA lurcher - built to run. She has even been likened to a "mini racehorse
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Mums have easy ride
K GREENHELD writes about others parking in parent and child bays ("Make space for us", July 22). What is it about modern women that makes them so useless? I see at many supermarkets, mothers and child bays nearer than disabled bays, how can this be right
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Myth making
THE letter from S C Ward (July 21) is urban myth number 10,000. An elderly couple were visiting York/Manchester/Grimsby/Timbuctoo. They left their car in a street and walked around. Husband felt very ill - it seemed serious so the wife decided to drive
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On the wall
IF Andrew Collingwood (Letters, July 20), York Palestine Solidarity Campaign, and the International Court of Justice could stop suicide bombers murdering innocent Israelis, there would be no need for the wall to separate them and the Israelis would have
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Forward march
Yorkshire Forward is patting itself on the back for delivering its best-ever performance in terms of creating jobs and attracting private sector finance to the region. The regional development agency's year-end figures show that nearly 800 jobs were created
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Boro boosted by cup conquest
SCARBOROUGH boss Nicky Henry has set his sights on Nationwide Conference success after bringing the Seadogs their first silverware for 12 years. Scarborough won the North Riding Senior Cup as Robert Gill's first goal since signing from Doncaster ended
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Brass pleased as Groves gets in the groove
CITY boss Chris Brass singled out goalscorer Paul Groves for particular praise after Saturday's 2-1 friendly defeat to Sheffield Wednesday. It was the Minstermen's third successive pre-season loss, but Brass was pleased with his team's display. Groves
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Keeper closes in on City deal
PAUL Crichton is closing in on a York City deal after impressing player-manager Chris Brass during Saturday's 2-1 friendly defeat against Sheffield Wednesday. The 35-year-old goalkeeper has already seen off the challenge of fellow trialist Craig Mawson
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PromoBikes (Yorkshire) Ltd
PEDDLING advertising and pedalling advertising are two different things. But the twain - or is it the bicycle chain? - meet at York-based PromoBikes (Yorkshire) Ltd. Account director Steve Lydiatt's eco-friendly way of getting the message to the marketplace
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TV licence dodge offences on rise
THERE are more TV licence dodgers than ever in York, according to new figures released by government experts. But the city's citizens are still more law-abiding than those in some other parts of Yorkshire. A recent survey for TV Licensing has placed York
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Boro boosted by cup conquest
SCARBOROUGH boss Nicky Henry has set his sights on Nationwide Conference success after bringing the Seadogs their first silverware for 12 years. Scarborough won the North Riding Senior Cup as Robert Gill's first goal since signing from Doncaster ended
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York miss their big opportunity
YORK lost their Yorkshire ECB Premier League match against Doncaster by three runs with three wickets remaining. However, they still retained the leadership by a mere two points from Sheffield Collegiate, who disposed of Harrogate in a high-scoring game
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Residents shocked as police descend on quiet village
THE peace of a small village near York was shattered as the biggest manhunt in the history of North Yorkshire came to a dramatic conclusion. Residents in Shipton-by-Beningbrough were astonished as the spotlight fell on their normally sedate village and
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Dramatic end to county's biggest manhunt
"HE'S here - they've caught him." These were the frantic words from the owner of Oakdale Upholstery, who had just witnessed the arrest of Mark Hobson. Robin Wilson, who runs the store in Shipton-by-Beningbrough, on the A19, near York, rang the Evening
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Keeper closes in on City deal
PAUL Crichton is closing in on a York City deal after impressing player-manager Chris Brass during Saturday's 2-1 friendly defeat against Sheffield Wednesday. The 35-year-old goalkeeper has already seen off the challenge of fellow trialist Craig Mawson
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Vandals make park life a danger
When it comes to brain power, vandals fall just behind "supermodel" and "stegosaurus" on the official grey matter spectrometer. Supermodels are, of course, not usually over-burdened when it comes to the old noggin filler. They can walk, although not necessarily
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Runs galore for Askham Bryan and York Uni Staff
THERE was a run feast in the third division of the HPH York Vale Cricket League on Saturday led by York who rattled up 273-2 in their win over Askham Bryan YPO. This was closely followed by York University Staff who reached 256-8 at Drax and Thorpe Willoughby
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Wizard Tom goes down a storm
THE Welsh wizard of song brought his fans to the boil despite the cold and wet, when he took Castle Howard by storm. There may have been a touch of irony when Tom Jones took to the stage at the unseasonally rain-swept stately home, and announced: "I would
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York City 1, Sheffield Wednesday 2
YORK City suffered a third straight pre-season defeat against Sheffield Wednesday but enjoyed more of an even contest than in their previous outings against Doncaster and Middlesbrough. Paul Groves gave the Minstermen an early lead but goals by Chris
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Records tumble for old King Col
DUNNINGTON skipper Collis King recorded the second highest score in the premier division when he made 165 against Sheriff Hutton Bridge in an illustrious innings which saw him hit 17 fours and 4 sixes. Whilst he missed out on going top of the individual
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Zinger cuts back Malton
FIRST division leaders Malton & Old Malton had their lead cut to 25 points when they suffered their second defeat at the hands of a Hull Zingari side, who are mounting a serious challenge for a promotion place. Malton had good service from Greg Johnson
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Wright stuff holds leaders
DIVISION three leaders Bolton Percy were held to a draw by Yapham, for whom Dick Wright batted throughout a 47-over innings to make 46 not out, but still increased their lead to 31 points as New Earswick lost narrowly at Wilberfoss. The top five Bolton
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Division four battle hotting up
THE clash between the top two sides in division four saw second placed Easingwold gain a seven-wicket victory over Selby, who have led the section all season but now find themselves just five points ahead of their conquerors. Selby's batsmen took full
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Selby still unbeaten after last over draw
DIVISION six leaders Selby came within one delivery of losing their cherished unbeaten record when their last pair were at the crease as they held out for a draw in a high scoring game against local rivals Cawood. Bottom placed Cawood belied their lowly
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Way we were
Monday, July 26, 2004 100 years ago: Hopes were high that the King would graciously grant the petition of his liege subjects of Scarborough and visit the ancient borough next year to open the Marine Drive. His Majesty visited the town and district several
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Readers' letters: He's got it so wrong
I was at Thursday evening's meeting with Steve Galloway, when he issued the Evening Press with his oddball challenge about supporting recycling (Under Pressure, July 23). I was attending on behalf of York Opera, one of the many voluntary, arts and entertainment
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Protesters threaten race traffic chaos
TRADE unionists are threatening to stage a fuel-protest-style "go slow" during the Ebor Day race meeting if councillors fail to agree to an urgent review of York's parking charges. The York Trades Union Council (TUC) says it is seriously considering slowing
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Scorecards
July 24/25 Premier Division Acomb (6) lost to Woodhouse Grange (29) by eight wickets Acomb 214-8 (A D Tute 82, J Burton 53, K Sajid 3-70, S Dwyer 3-34); Woodhouse Grange 215-2 (N D Hadfield 62, K Sajid 107no) Clifton Alliance (4) lost to Pickering (28
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Earlier manhunts that shocked us all
CHRIS TITLEY looks back at other manhunts which have occurred in North Yorkshire. NORTH Yorkshire has been here before. The terrible events of last week inevitably brought to mind two other incidents which stunned the county: the murder of Special PC
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He's got it so wrong
I was at Thursday evening's meeting with Steve Galloway, when he issued the Evening Press with his oddball challenge about supporting recycling (Under Pressure, July 23). I was attending on behalf of York Opera, one of the many voluntary, arts and entertainment
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Scorecards
July 24/25 ECB Yorkshire League Doncaster v York Doncaster: S Widdup b Broadbent 35, A Resson c Durham b Flack 0, A Parkin-Coates c Durham b O'Neill 51, P Ellis lbw O'Neill 27, G Attenborough c Durham b O'Neill 3, A Fiddler c Wood b O'Neill 24, S Shah
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Flying pigs
EVERYONE appears to be asking - "Just when is City of York Council going to get its act together?" With the popular answer being: "One day pigs will fly!" So, was that a council test-pilot porker that got stuck up a Huntington parish telegraph pole (Evening
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Applause for Theatre Royal
CONGRATULATIONS are long overdue to whoever arranges the programme for York Theatre Royal. Thanks to the helpful attitude of members of the staff there and the facilities for people who need to use wheelchairs, I have been able to enjoy some magical evenings
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New face at Hunters
Hunters Estate Agents, in York, is expanding its Human Resources department with the appointment of a new manager. In her new role, Kim Hanley will support Glynis Frew, HR director, in recruiting employees and developing training programmes for the company's
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Police earn our praise
THEY were the words North Yorkshire and the nation had waited to hear. "He's here - they've caught him." Shipton-by-Beningbrough businessman Robin Wilson was speaking after he witnessed the end of a seven-day manhunt, as armed police arrested Britain's
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The Ffrench connection - 26/07/04
ROYSTON Ffrench, whose riding career has been sensationally revived since he moved from Newmarket to Richmond in North Yorkshire last November, heads south tomorrow with excellent prospects of making a splash on day one of Glorious Goodwood. Ffrench joins
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Council tax crackdown yields £2m
A CRACKDOWN on council tax arrears which saw angry York payers bombard authority offices and phone lines brought in nearly £2 million in only ten days, it was revealed today. A total of £1.9 million was collected after City of York Council sent reminder
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York move to pull foreign dentists
EXTRA dentists from abroad are to be drafted into the York and Selby area to help ease the massive shortage, it was announced today. In a letter to York MP Hugh Bayley, Health Minister Rosie Winterton revealed that Selby and York Primary Care Trust (PCT
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Ack-ack veterans go on last march
WOMEN who played a vital role in the defence of Britain during the Second World War gathered in York for one last march together. The women, who operated anti-aircraft guns in the fight against the Luftwaffe and later fired on German V1 and V2 missiles
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York set to get creativity cash
YORK is set to benefit from a massive £1.75 million National Lottery handout to encourage creativity among young people, it was revealed today. It is among five Yorkshire cities given the cash boost by the Millennium Commission and Arts Council England
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City blooms despite charges - study
NEW tourism figures appear to show that York's popularity continues to grow - despite the controversial city centre parking charges. The study, conducted by the Yorkshire Tourist Board (YTB) and based on a sample of accommodation providers, found that
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Protesters threaten race traffic chaos
TRADE unionists are threatening to stage a fuel-protest-style "go slow" during the Ebor Day race meeting if councillors fail to agree to an urgent review of York's parking charges. The York Trades Union Council (TUC) says it is seriously considering slowing
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Prayers for the victims
MOURNERS in Strensall were urged not to let the "evil" and "vile" murders of James and Joan Britton paralyse their community. In a poignant service at St Mary The Virgin Church, in Strensall, the Rev Martin Harrison, told the congregation he was left
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Records tumble for old King Col
DUNNINGTON skipper Collis King recorded the second highest score in the premier division when he made 165 against Sheriff Hutton Bridge in an illustrious innings which saw him hit 17 fours and 4 sixes. Whilst he missed out on going top of the individual
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Gale force blows Phoenix to victory
A second century in four days at Scarborough for Australia's captain, Ricky Ponting, counted for nothing yesterday as Yorkshire Phoenix kept on the promotion trail by beating Somerset Sabres by six wickets. Needing to make 254 runs to win - two more than
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'I just thank God that it's all over'
THE relief in Selby and surrounding villages was almost tangible after residents heard the news that Mark Hobson had been found. Father-of-four Scott Shooter, a long-time pal of Hobson, said: "I thank God it's all over. I'm glad for Mark's mother that
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We've got him
North Yorkshire's biggest manhunt, following the murders of twin sisters and a frail elderly couple, ends at a village on the outskirts of York. BRITAIN'S most wanted man - Mark Hobson - has been dramatically arrested in a village near York. He was spotted
