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Pikes scrape victory
It would be nice to say Pickering Town's 1-0 NCEL premier division defeat of winless Borrowash Victoria was never in doubt. But despite an amazing 20-odd chances on goal, it was. There were even hushed murmurs of 'I can see us losing this 1-0' at half
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More Selby misery
Selby's miserable run in Yorkshire One continued with an inept performance and a 22-5 defeat at local rivals Goole. With only one win from their last eight league fixtures, Selby gave their worst display of the season in a poor game between two poor sides
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Determined Malt return to winning ways
Malton and Norton's poor run of results came to an end as they beat Redcar 36-10 in North Two East. Malton showed some of the fine rugby they played earlier in the season, with man of the match Ian Cooke, Craig Foote, David Cooke, Liam Vaughan, Jon Newsome
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Points for Pock but only after anxious end
Pocklington came away from their long trip to Settle with a fine 21-17 Yorkshire Two victory - though it took a short while for the referee to agree they had won. As they were walking off the pitch, the ref announced that North Ribblesdale had won. However
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Triple result boosts York
YORK RUFC enjoyed an excellent weekend as they won 31-9 at Ashington while Durham/Northumberland One title rivals Percy Park and Durham City both lost. It wasn't the heavy margin of victory expected of York against their lowly rivals but it was comfortable
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Way we were
Monday, January 31, 2005 100 years ago: An advertisement for a shop girl in the paper had riled some factory girls, prompting one to write "as regards the advertisement for a lady assistant in chemist shop, and about trying to run the factory girls down
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It was tough being young
KIDS these days, they don't know they're born. In Ivar The Boneless's day, they'd have had no time to idle great hours away in front of computer games or Da Bungalow. Viking kids would have been lucky to fit in a quick game of hnefatafl between hazardous
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Chow pain for Daz
DARREN Dunning could be forced to treat his team-mates to a Chinese meal after being sent off against Leigh RMI on Saturday, writes Dave Flett. The 24-year-old midfielder was red carded for a second bookable offence after kicking out at Leigh's Warren
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City's Jon Joy
YORK City have extended Jon Maloney's loan stay at KitKat Crescent by a futher month. The Doncaster Rovers centre back has forged a solid defensive partnership with Paul Groves since joining the Minstermen at the start of the year. Maloney's one-month
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How long will this go on for?
Julia Murray never worked at the York Carriageworks, but her father, John Bull, was there for decades, and her two brothers, David and Duncan, also worked there. When they returned from work, they used to bring their dusty overalls home with them. The
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Generating city interest
CASH GENERATOR, the second-hand goods retailer, is looking for talented entrepreneurs to start up a new franchise store in York. Once an entrepreneur has been found and trained, the new outlet in York will take Cash Generator's portfolio of franchisee-operated
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Wheel firm 'to hire 30'
THE plan to bring a London Eye-style observation wheel to York would mean about 30 new jobs if the ambitious scheme gets the approval of councillors. World Tourist Attractions has indicated that new staff would be employed on the site at Tower Gardens
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Police carer probe rapped
THE police investigation into abuse at a North Yorkshire children's home has been attacked by a campaign group, following the conviction of a former carer. Anver Daud Sheikh was jailed last week after a jury found him guilty of two indecent assaults and
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Wheel firm 'to hire 30'
THE plan to bring a London Eye-style observation wheel to York would mean about 30 new jobs if the ambitious scheme gets the approval of councillors. World Tourist Attractions has indicated that new staff would be employed on the site at Tower Gardens
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Airfield hangar plan is revived
PLANS to expand a village airfield by building six large hangars have been resubmitted to council chiefs in York. Elvington Park Ltd is again asking council chiefs to sanction its hangar application so it can provide an air taxi service on the village
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Red carpet rolled out for residents
THOUSANDS of York residents enjoyed VIP treatment at the city's tourist attractions, as part of the Residents First weekend. Fifty of the city's museums, tours and attractions opened their doors or provided their services free of charge to local people
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Bins row puts block on alley plan
MANY crime-hit streets in York are still waiting for burglar-busting gates because of a row over bin collections and street cleaning. New powers brought in two years ago gave local authorities the chance to block entrances to alleyways that are abused
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£75,000 loss on the bins
A COUNCIL department charged with rubbish collection, street cleaning and housing repairs has racked up losses of £75,000, a new report reveals. City of York Council's commercial services initially planned to make a £150,000 profit this year, but contract
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Woman killed in fireball crash
A WOMAN died after her car veered off a busy York road and burst into flames. Police said the woman, who has not yet been named, lost control of her white Rover saloon while travelling on the A64 eastbound towards Scarborough, at 2.30pm on Saturday. The
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China Syndrome
COLOURFUL festivities to mark the Chinese New Year have been held across the city. Chinese students from the University of York joined in the celebrations, helping local children prepare traditional decorations to see in the Year Of The Rooster next month
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Same old story for Leeds
TOP level changes may have taken place at Leeds United with the arrival of owner Ken Bates but it is the same old story on the pitch at Elland Road. Frustrated fans saw their side throw away more home points as a late goal from 35-year-old defender Guy
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City's Jon Joy
YORK City have extended Jon Maloney's loan stay at KitKat Crescent by a futher month. The Doncaster Rovers centre back has forged a solid defensive partnership with Paul Groves since joining the Minstermen at the start of the year. Maloney's one-month
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Victory over the yobs
ONE of York's most notorious trouble spots is now "crime free" - because of community spirit and clever building designs. Figures reveal that the Tedder Road and Slessor Road estate in Acomb has undergone an extraordinary transformation following the
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It was tough being young
KIDS these days, they don't know they're born. In Ivar The Boneless's day, they'd have had no time to idle great hours away in front of computer games or Da Bungalow. Viking kids would have been lucky to fit in a quick game of hnefatafl between hazardous
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We will look into firework noise
I WRITE to reply to the series of very similar letters relating to noise levels of fireworks. The issue, which the leisure & heritage executive members advisory panel dealt with last week, related to a petition received by the council about firework
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It's a disgrace
YORK residents, terrorised by gangs of drunken yobs, have been advised by the police to stay indoors (January 27). This violence has been going on for five years. We also read that North Yorkshire Police has a stash of £26 million of public money (January
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We lost lunch too
As an S&N pensioner, I read your article about the Queens closing with some interest (Evening Press, January 28). I worked for John Smiths from 1962 to 1996. When I started, the brewing industry was very labour intensive but, over the years, technology
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Way to Quo
ABSOLUTELY superb, said one Nestl Rowntree employee. Fantastic, said another. It didn't come cheap, but the thank-you party for Rowntree's staff, including a live performance by Status Quo, proved to be a priceless way of boosting staff motivation. Managing
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Closing the gap
THE sides in third, fourth and fifth place in the Leeper Hare York and District League premier division took full advantage of the top two's weekend away. Third-placed Malton Bacon Factory beat visitors Haxby Utd 2-0 with Dave Bradshaw adding to an earlier
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Leaders lose to unbeaten side
Amotherby & Swinton maintained their unbeaten record in Leeper Hare League division two with a crucial 3-2 win over leaders Heslington. Jimmy Baxter, Johnny Dunning and Bob Brewer were on target for the hosts while Danny Walters and Stuart Dickenson
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Safety plea on Ascot licences
THE safety of York people must be the prime concern when licences for Royal Ascot are considered, a top councillor said today. Vast numbers of extra racegoers, plus a likely "prodigious amount of alcohol being consumed" could worsen off-racecourse problems
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Second-half credit for RI in loss to leaders
YORK RI's lack of match fitness showed as they lost 33-8 to Yorkshire Three leaders Barnsley in their first league outing since December 18. However, they can take credit from their second-half show as a 50-point mauling had looked on the cards as RI
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Away joy at last for 'Gate
ANOTHER huge defensive effort allied to powerful forward play carried Harrogate to a 22-19 National League Two win, their first win on the road since September 11. Just as in the victory over Wharfedale last week, they gave a fine all-round team effort
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Bad injury for Kev as Acorn go down
YORK Acorn's promotion chances took a big dent as they lost 18-12 at home to mid-table Stanningley in a game marred by a serious injury to full-back Kev Brundrett. The Blue and Golds produced a stirring comeback having trailed 18-0 at half-time and been
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Shepherd Construction gets preferential treatment
A CONSORTIUM including York-based Shepherd Construction Ltd has announced that it is the preferred bidder for a new £65 million oncology and haematology hospital. Shepherd will be the main contractor for the project in Hull and work is expected to start
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In a steam over the ironing
I like to think I'm quite an understanding person. Not in a Mother Theresa way - the headdress plays havoc with my fringe and I can never find the right accessories to go with the frock - but in an open-minded, approachable way. But there are some things
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Triple result boosts York
YORK RUFC enjoyed an excellent weekend as they won 31-9 at Ashington while Durham/Northumberland One title rivals Percy Park and Durham City both lost. It wasn't the heavy margin of victory expected of York against their lowly rivals but it was comfortable
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Bad injury for Kev as Acorn go down
YORK Acorn's promotion chances took a big dent as they lost 18-12 at home to mid-table Stanningley in a game marred by a serious injury to full-back Kev Brundrett. The Blue and Golds produced a stirring comeback having trailed 18-0 at half-time and been
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Chow pain for Daz
DARREN Dunning could be forced to treat his team-mates to a Chinese meal after being sent off against Leigh RMI on Saturday, writes Dave Flett. The 24-year-old midfielder was red carded for a second bookable offence after kicking out at Leigh's Warren
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Look who popped into the party
We're choccing all over the world! Status Quo played a surprise gig for Nestl Rowntree employees at a party thrown by managing director Chris White. About 2,000 people enjoyed a night of music at York Racecourse on Saturday, as a thank you for all their
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Leigh RMI 0, York City 3
THE ramshackle Hilton Park - a venue as open to almost as much ridicule for its name as KitKat Crescent - will play host to Super League rugby for the first time when Leigh Centurions take on Huddersfield in 12 days' time. But spectators watching York
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My solution to protect Walmgate Bar
IN order to reopen Walmgate Bar and to avoid further damage by high vehicles getting stuck inside it, I offer the following solution. The outer arch of the barbican is higher than the inner arch of the bar where damage occurs. I suggest an imitation portcullis
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Grammar matters
To prove that Julian Cole is talking through his hat (Evening Press, January 27), you only have to refer to Charlotte Percival on the same night to show how necessary correct teaching of grammar is. In 1997, I was living in Tadcaster. If the UFOs had
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Passengers' plight
I NOTE with interest the support for the renewal of GNER's east coast rail francise (January 24). Whereas that may be good news for the company's employees, perhaps some thought may also be given to its passengers. I commute to London four days a week
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Keep FTR to P&R
IN response to several letters regarding the new First group streetcar "FTR" project, I agree that these vehicles will not be suited to Turquoise Line 4. They are too large to go round Acomb, particularly in Acomb centre, and would not be suited to several
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You got soul
YKSoul would like to thank everyone who attended the Charity Soul Ball at the Royal York Hotel on Saturday January 22 which was jointly promoted with 99 Soul Club. This event sold out in advance and all proceeds are going to Macmillan Cancer Relief. We
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False economy
I NOTE from your report that City of York Council need to spend millions of pounds to bring up to date inadequate school buildings (January 24). This is the direct result of inadequate funding by politicians of all persuasions, who persistently seek to
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Talking like a man
OH Heather Causnett, champion of the male species... I remember peering closely at the TV screen, fully expecting to see you scaling Buckingham Palace walls with Batman and Robin. Oh well. Maybe the pen is mightier than the sword. Or should I say ladder
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Family friendly policies are going too far
While I wouldn't go as far as Mrs M Pierotti in turfing parents with buggies off the buses (Letters, January 28), the recent correspondence about 'mother and child' parking spaces highlights the fact that 'family friendly' political correctness is now
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Power to the residents
PEOPLE power has transformed the Tedder Road and Slessor Road estate in Acomb, York. For years it was sinking. Derelict former Ministry of Defence homes were a magnet to vandals who inflicted anti-social misery on residents trapped in the middle. But
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Flowering talent of Selby poet
GRASMERE has William Wordsworth, York has WH Auden and now Selby has... Thurston Dylan. The Diary is delighted to unveil Thurston to the world, a poetic talent of massive proportions. We are thrilled to be the first to publish Thurston's great ode to
