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Knights thrilled by dual control
YORK City Knights' Chief Executive Steve Ferres is backing Jim Elston and Yusuf Sozi to continue their rapid improvement. Both players have re-signed for the Knights, as reported in Monday's Evening Press, and Ferres reckons they will be big assets in
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Pinafore Swing, York Theatre Royal, until Saturday, Oct 23
IN his artistic directorship at York Theatre Royal, John Doyle had a thing for actor-musician shows. Seven years on, he still has, and this time G&S don't mean a thing if ain't got that swing. Doyle's adaptation sends Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS
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Union on song
Norwich Union made it four wins from four in Reserve 'D' as they eventually beat Ouseburn 5-2. Twice Ouseburn equalised through Lance Cameron and Adam Wise but a Jim Parker hat-trick and two from Rob Collier sealed the win. LNER Builders suffered their
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It's just so shameful
MANY readers will remember York Odeon in its heyday. It was a true picture palace. The auditorium was decorated in red, black and gold and the screen curtains bore mythical beasts with fearsome claws. Going there was a chance for everyone to escape the
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Trials should stay
I support the present flight path trials continuing (Evening Press, October 16). While I support the RAF I also want a fair distribution of noise - the trial circuits achieve this, the previous circuits did not. Sean Hutton, Melrose House, Main Street
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Choice for all
I FEEL a response is necessary to the letter from County Councillor Jim Snowball (October 16). It seems to me hypocritical of anyone, not least a member of the council, to complain about concreting over our countryside when you consider where the member
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Sorting the clutter
GREAT to see you giving prominence to the issue of street clutter (Our streets are too cluttered, October 18). Here in Bishopthorpe, we are working on the Bishopthorpe@Crossroads project that aims to improve an area in the centre of the village. We have
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A clear issue
IF motor vehicles were built from the same material as greenhouses, their owners might drive them rather more carefully than many do today. This would remove much of Mike Usherwood's perceived need for cyclists to wear helmets (Letters, October 18). Paul
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The best site
SO the city council is contemplating relocating its office staff on to one purpose built site and selling off existing council-owned property, thereby assisting council finance (Evening Press, October 13). If this brings some comfort to the city council's
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Are we the 51st?
THE news that the Government has effectively given the go ahead for the US administration to build interceptor/Star Wars missiles on the North Yorkshire Moors is very worrying (October 18). If it goes ahead it will make the county even more of a target
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Charity celebrates birthday in style
FORMER trainees and staff have helped an innovative North Yorkshire social enterprise charity to celebrate its tenth anniversary Paperworks, the Harrogate-based organisation, is marking ten years since it was established in 1994 in response to Care in
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New farm shop for stately home
IT'S a case of good food revisited. Castle Howard is opening a new farm shop, caf and chocolate shop on November 11. A spokesman for the magnificent 18th century house said: "These outlets will showcase the best foods the region has to offer, encouraging
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Cup of woe
Hard-working York Acorn ARL under-18s had to settle for a 34-4 Yorkshire Cup defeat to higher-ranked Wibsey - but never gave up the ghost. The score remained 0-0 until two quick tries by Wibsey opened up a 10-0 gap after 25 minutes, but man-of-the-match
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Science is golden
YORK is now truly Science City. Latest figures show a seven per cent annual increase in science and technology jobs in Greater York. That is 457 new jobs in the year to July, and brings the grand total of new jobs in the six years since the launch of
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Martin Simpson, The National Centre for Early Music, York
WITH such a clean, distinctive guitar style, Martin Simpson has no need for a backing band. The English acoustic virtuoso warmed the capacity crowd with a well-received set of traditional English and American songs. His encore version of The House Carpenter
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Why our teens are stuck in between
In the week teenage trouble flared on a York estate once again, STEPHEN LEWIS enters the bewildering world of the adolescent in an attempt to find out what makes them tick. WHAT is it with teenagers? Why can't they just behave like responsible adults,
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Ballot box remains on shelf for Trust
THERE will be no need for a York City Supporters' Trust election this year after the deadline for nominations only mustered two candidates. New members David Potter and Mike Grant will join the board at December's annual general meeting because Mike Brown
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It's good to walk
YORK schools are one step ahead when it comes to jam-busting measures to help beat traffic congestion. City of York Council's school travel co-ordinator, Ann Sunderland, said about 30 primary and secondary schools in the city had congestion-busting "travel
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Lesson for MP
STUDENTS turned teacher for the day to give Vale of York MP Anne McIntosh training in a new profession. She was given a short demonstration in technical installation by trainee electricians at the Conservative Party conference in Brighton. The demonstration
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Design contest
PUPILS from York and North Yorkshire can win cash prizes for their schools by entering the National Audi Innovation Awards. The awards offer all design and technology students aged 11 to 14 the chance to win up to £2,000 for their school. Entries must
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York sub Jamie stars
SUPER-SUB Jamie Wilstrop turned the game for York under-11 schoolboys after scoring within a minute of entering play in their 2-0 defeat of a strong Hull side. A tight first half yielded few chances for either side although Karl Knowles went closest from
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Jo Ro net shield
SEVEN York schools battled it out last week at the first round of the national schools U16 netball tournament for a place in the county round in November. All Saints and Joseph Rowntree schools, who had both qualified in the under-14s a few days previously
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Sorry, that's my bank account!
A WOMAN who tried to bank a cheque in her daughter's joint bank account was stunned when the cashier exclaimed: "That's my account!" A bizarre mix-up at the Abbey National, in High Ousegate, York, had led to Helen Rathmell's daughter and her partner,
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Richard in the running
PICKERING athlete Richard Buck has been named the North-East Young Sportsman of the Year. Buck, 17, will be England's only representative in the 400m at the Junior Commonwealth Games in Melbourne next month and the rising star already boasts a personal
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Little Reece on Road to health
IN MARCH the future looked bleak for little Reece Turnbull. The four-year-old from Rawcliffe had been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, to the shock and dismay of his family. Reece himself faced a gruelling schedule of biopsies, surgery, chemotherapy
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Knights thrilled by dual control
YORK City Knights' Chief Executive Steve Ferres is backing Jim Elston and Yusuf Sozi to continue their rapid improvement. Both players have re-signed for the Knights, as reported in Monday's Evening Press, and Ferres reckons they will be big assets in
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Finns come to a fine pass
AH, the thrill of your first proper rock concert. I can picture myself now in my new drainpipes, walking into a smoky, sweaty Leeds University refectory to see the Stranglers in something like 1978. The Stranglers, notoriously difficult artistes, were
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It's just so shameful
MANY readers will remember York Odeon in its heyday. It was a true picture palace. The auditorium was decorated in red, black and gold and the screen curtains bore mythical beasts with fearsome claws. Going there was a chance for everyone to escape the
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Way we were
Wednesday, October 20, 2004 100 years ago: A Scarborough woman who had made astounding claims about witchcraft at an inquest on one of her children was charged, along with her husband, with having neglected her four children. The police surgeon gave evidence
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A little spot of toilet humour
RUN down cinemas used to be called "flea pits". But looking at our pictures of the inside of the York Odeon tonight, we are not sure if any self-respecting flea would wish to reside there. Terrific to report that a sense of humour flourishes amid the
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Pleasing point for 'Houses
Leeper Hare York and District Reserve 'A' leaders Dringhouses were pleased with their 1-1 draw at York St Johns College. Dringhouses took the lead through an Andy Barkway penalty but a well taken goal by Robin Bedford shared the points. Second placed
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All be square
Both fixtures in Reserve 'B' finished all square. Leaders Haxby took the lead through Mike Taylor but a substitution saw Phil Hulse feed Paul Broadbent to score. Kevin and Martin Smith netted for Stamford Bridge in their 2-2 with Easingwold. In Reserve
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What a fighter
YORK City Knights know a tough guy when they meet him. And Reece Turnbull is a true battler. The four-year-old was struck down by a rare form of cancer. But just like the rugby team who took him to their hearts, Reece has never stopped fighting. Today
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All these tricks are not a treat
IN view of the "war against yobs" (Evening Press, October 12), and the campaign to get kids off the street after dark, is it too much to hope that action will be taken this year to ban the silly annual visitation of "trick or treat"? It is nothing more
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Tory governments? Thing of the past
IMAGINE living in a country in which millions lose their jobs and 1,000 small businesses go into liquidation each week. Imagine inflation at ten per cent, interest rates reaching 15 per cent, negative equity and the national debt doubling. Imagine a country
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Home comes first
WHY is there an apparent difference between the national budget and home finance? For example, an employee approaches their boss with a request for an increase in salary. "Why do you need the extra money?" asks the boss. "Because I have charitable commitments
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Much less noise
SINCE April this year, the RAF at Linton-on-Ouse have been running a trial with changed flight circuits. This has resulted in significantly less noise for Alne as a whole. As a care home, we have found this loss of noise over our home to be beneficial
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Fair to share
REGARDING the RAF trial at Linton on Ouse, while I support the RAF I feel strongly that the noise distribution should be shared equally among local residents. I do not see why the residents of Alne should suffer additional noise to the benefit of the
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So upset over Annie cancellation
WE had tickets to see Annie Get Your Gun at the Grand Opera House, York, on Sunday, October 10. Having travelled for an hour from Scarborough, paid to park our car, gone to a restaurant for dinner, we turned up at the theatre to find it closed with a
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The wrong note
YORK Central Library has been invaluable for borrowing both novels and musical scores. Recently I found that much of the York City Music Library has been relocated to a specialist section at York St John College. A notice informed me that it was only
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Well done Jude
WHAT a wonderful story of Jude Metcalf's achievements (Letters, October 15). Every time I see another success story about a child with dyslexia, it makes me proud. Only when you live with a child who suffers from dyslexia, knowing their desperate need
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New Earswick turn on power
FAST and flowing rugby league by New Earswick All Blacks under-12s earned them another win after beating Whinmoor 28-6 away. Full back Joe Davison danced over the line to open the All Blacks tally, and, after some ferocious tackling, man of the match
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County construction firm takes delivery of vans worth £250,000
DELIVERY has been taken of the first of 27 new vehicles ordered by Selby-based Parkland Construction Services, an investment worth £250,000. The 27 Ford Transit Connect vans will bear the new livery of the company which has rebranded since relocating
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Young whistlers head for training camp
TWO members of the next generation of rugby league referees have been selected for the advanced training camp. Teenagers Shane Daniel and Gareth Evans have become the first members of the York Rugby League Referees' Society to earn a call to the highest
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Eyes on the pies
The countdown has started for the 2004 Great Yorkshire Pork Pie, Sausage and Black Pudding Competition - open to all butchers across the county. Organised by The Confederation of Yorkshire Butchers Councils, the annual competition and supporting trade
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Beth Nielsen Chapman, Grand Opera House, York
IF you think you've never heard a Beth Nielsen Chapman song, you're probably wrong. Ever watched ER or Dawson's Creek? Remember the Faith Hill hit This Kiss? Listen to BBC Radio 2? Chapman is a talented songwriter, with a huge catalogue of songs and soundtracks
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MoD rules out missiles at RAF base
TORY MPs are planning to raise the future of RAF Fylingdales in the Commons tomorrow, after the Ministry of Defence appeared to rule out any prospect of missiles being sited there. A senior official has written to the North York Moors National Park Authority
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Palin on a high
Former Python Michael Palin arrives in York tomorrow on the latest leg of his round-the-world journey, new book in tow. STEPHEN LEWIS reports. IF you have been watching Michael Palin's gentle six-part trek through the Himalayas on the BBC, you will know
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Beggar's choice for Ian
BEGGARS can't be choosers. But local writer Ian Stuart was more than satisfied after picking up the £300 winner's cheque in a York literary competition. His short story The Beggars Tale was adjudged the best entry in local publishing house ENDpapers'
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Stock market rising
YORK City boss Chris Brass insists he has had no "concrete" inquiries for teenage goalkeeper David Stockdale but admitted he would be surprised if Football League clubs did not show an interest soon. Stockdale has impressed in City's last 11 games after
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College unveils new prospectus
YORK College has held a prospectus launch for people involved in providing careers advice for young people in and around the city. Staff from Guidance Services, careers, personal advisors from Connexions, and heads of careers from York College feeder
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Ofsted gives 'special measures' school a clean bill of health
PUPILS at a North Yorkshire school which failed an Ofsted inspection in 2003 are celebrating getting the all-clear from the inspectors. The 55 pupils at Welburn Primary School, near Malton, are celebrating the lifting of "special measures". The school
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Mud kings best - 20/10/04
With rain falling and plenty more on the way, racing's mudlovers will be in their element over the next few days. This is good news to supporters of Kingscross, who goes to Brighton tomorrow. A confirmed lover of soft ground, Michael Blanshard's sprinter
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Congregation forum on new archbishop
A PUBLIC meeting will be held next month at Bishopthorpe Palace to give ordinary churchgoers a say in the appointment of a new Archbishop of York. The meeting, to be chaired by the Bishop of Hull, the Right Reverend Richard Frith, will take place at 6.30pm
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Arcade 'to hit shops' - Council
YORK council planners are making a last-ditch attempt to stop an amusement arcade being opened in a city high street. They believe the Leisurama Ltd business would tip the balance away from shopping as the main use for Acomb's Front Street. Planners said
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MoD rules out missiles at RAF base
TORY MPs are planning to raise the future of RAF Fylingdales in the Commons tomorrow, after the Ministry of Defence appeared to rule out any prospect of missiles being sited there. A senior official has written to the North York Moors National Park Authority
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Tree storm
THE fate of a much loved willow tree has caused a rift between housing developers and residents of a village near York. The Storm family, who live in Main Street, Appleton Roebuck, were horrified to discover that the large willow tree in their hedgerow
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Ohm help
GREEN energy could one day power a village near York, after a local councillor came up with a plan to use a weir on the River Derwent to produce electricity. Sutton Upon Derwent parish councillor Peter Kirby hit upon the idea of using a water turbine
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MP seeking cap on parking fees
YORK MP Hugh Bayley today urged councillors to cut York's ResPark charges - and called on the Government to ban future hikes in fees. The MP branded York's residential parking charges, which were doubled from £42 to £84 in the spring, as a "second council
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Young whistlers head for training camp
TWO members of the next generation of rugby league referees have been selected for the advanced training camp. Teenagers Shane Daniel and Gareth Evans have become the first members of the York Rugby League Referees' Society to earn a call to the highest
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Ballot box remains on shelf for Trust
THERE will be no need for a York City Supporters' Trust election this year after the deadline for nominations only mustered two candidates. New members David Potter and Mike Grant will join the board at December's annual general meeting because Mike Brown
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Two weeks of torment
POLICE warned today that few York residents would escape nuisance behaviour as annual celebrations clash with school holidays. Officers are bracing themselves for a busy fortnight of unruly disorder and petty lawlessness as Hallowe'en, Bonfire Night and
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Stock market rising
YORK City boss Chris Brass insists he has had no "concrete" inquiries for teenage goalkeeper David Stockdale but admitted he would be surprised if Football League clubs did not show an interest soon. Stockdale has impressed in City's last 11 games after
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Now showing at a cinema near you
THE Evening Press today exposes the appalling deterioration of the once proud Odeon Cinema in York. Following complaints from readers we inspected the Blossom Street picture house and discovered shocking examples of neglect and decay. We found: Disgusting
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MP seeking cap on parking fees
YORK MP Hugh Bayley today urged councillors to cut York's ResPark charges - and called on the Government to ban future hikes in fees. The MP branded York's residential parking charges, which were doubled from £42 to £84 in the spring, as a "second council
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Now showing at a cinema near you
THE Evening Press today exposes the appalling deterioration of the once proud Odeon Cinema in York. Following complaints from readers we inspected the Blossom Street picture house and discovered shocking examples of neglect and decay. We found: Disgusting
