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White Horse halt A&S
AMOTHERBY and Swinton lost their first division two game of the season when they went down at White Horse Church Fenton 2-1. After a blank first half, John Williams gave the hosts the lead which was doubled with Tom Daniels' first goal in three years.
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Slow coach Boro
SLUGGISH Scarborough will have to get their act together from the first whistle, declared angry coach Nick Henry after his side's 2-1 Conference defeat at Accrington Stanley. Not for the first time this season Henry saw his side totally outplayed for
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Classy Pikes in derby win
Classy Pickering Town taught Goole a lesson in cohesion on Saturday in a 3-1 Northern Counties East League premier division win The Pikes were strong as a unit with their quality teamwork characterised by three key partnerships across the pitch, while
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Injuries take their toll on York RI as valiant effort falls well short
INJURY-RAVAGED York RI RUFC were just too depleted to hold off a West Leeds side who triumphed 36-22 at the Railway Ground in Yorkshire Three. Key injuries to fly-half Matthew Yates and the unavailability of front-row Nathan Ashman conspired to give RI
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Defence key to Pock win
POCKLINGTON were made to work hard by lowly Knottingley before grinding out a 31-21 home win thanks to their organised defence and the close range efficiency of their forwards. Pock found themselves seven points down inside three minutes as they spilled
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Revived Malton scrape more points
MALTON edged Alnwick in an evenly-matched battle 17-16. Malton opened in style and showed their intent by spreading the ball wide and making inroads into Alnwick territory with strong running on the flanks. Malton should have taken the lead when they
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City miss out on a Shot in the arm
YORK City caretaker boss Viv Busby was ruing a missed opportunity after watching his side lose 2-0 at home to play-off hopefuls Aldershot on Sunday. A third successive league victory would have lifted the Minstermen above Gravesend, Burton Albion and
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Acorn slip up again
A LATE try and conversion denied York Acorn victory on Saturday and saw them slip up in the National Conference League division two promotion chase. Huddersfield Sharks stand-off Kevin Bower crossed with six minutes remaining and Richard Knights added
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Fertile soil for acorns
BUSINESS acorns will be planted at York St John College this spring. The college aims to smooth a path for people wanting to start their own ventures, by launching a free six-month course called the Acorn Programme. Starting in April, it is aimed at people
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30 years of work for disabled
WELL, this was one way to flag up a momentous occasion for Remploy in York. Bill Farrell and David Nicholls, who between them have clocked up 80 years' service at the factory in Redeness Street, York, celebrated the diamond anniversary of the organisation
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Review: York Guildhall Orchestra; Central Hall, University of York
LAST autumn, many of York Guildhall Orchestra's regular audience found the prospect of a temporary move to Central Hall distasteful - and stayed away. On Saturday, Schubert and Brahms lured many of them back, but it was the orchestra under Simon Wright
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Review: Willy Mason, Fibbers
WE all know how certain music magazines love to shoehorn new acts into neat little compartments; well, since the death of tragic genius Elliott Smith, the section which alphabetically lies between The New Morrissey and The New Nirvana has remained sadly
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Businesses join campaign to remove street 'clutter'
A LEADING business group has pledged to help remove "clutter" from the streets of York. York Business Pride has decided to adopt a plan put forward by Sir Ron Cooke, former vice-chancellor of the University of York, and Bill Woolley, acting director of
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Chasing the princess
IT was like a scene from a classic romance. She was dressed in pale pink silk, her gown gently caressing the floor and her head adorned with a dainty, bejewelled crown. He was in rags, but his head remained high and there was a definite twinkle in his
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'I went out and bought a pink dress and two rings. It was the best thing that has ever happened to m
A SHOCKED York mother-of-four took a gamble on love when her partner made a surprise appearance in Las Vegas to tie the knot. Diane Waddell-Brown, from Badger Hill, was on holiday in the casino capital of the world to celebrate her sister Denise's 50th
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Workers deny they 'spy' on residents
WORKERS with the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) have defended the controversial workshops designed to train them in how to look out for problems like no heating, child abuse and drug abuse while repairing homes. Fourteen out of the 19 Direct Labour
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Residents to lobby meeting over plan to close rat run with bollard
RESIDENTS who are up in arms over plans to site an "intelligent bollard" in a York street are to lobby councillors tonight. They are due to gather at the Heworth Ward Committee meeting at Tang Hall Primary School at 5.30pm to raise concerns about the
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More than 40 jobs to go at Allders
A JOBS axe loomed over workers at a major York shop today as receivers revealed bad news for the Allders store at Clifton Moor. A "Closing Down Sale' has begun at the store, which employs 42 people, after Kroll, the administrator of the retail chain,
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Taking it too far
THE announcement of the smoking ban in North Yorkshire hospitals and their grounds (February 3) is taking things a step too far. I used to smoke, and now I don't. The smell is abhorrent to me. However, I defend the right of anyone who wishes to smoke.
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Ludicrous idea
I WAS shocked at the ludicrous suggestion of a big wheel so close to Clifford's Tower. Councillors are supposed to look after York, but they seem hell bent on simply wrecking the area around Clifford's Tower one way or another. York is unique and let's
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Cycling isn't always idyllic
I COMMUTE by bike, and cycle for leisure, and I generally find York is a great city in which to cycle. Most drivers are well aware of cyclists, and many are actively courteous. However, in the past three days I have had a passenger door opened across
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Too many flaws
CITY of York Councillors should never have voted in favour of the Derwenthorpe housing scheme, because it has so many flaws. To start with, there are no vehicular access roads on to the site without opening up three culs-de-sac in quiet avenues and turning
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We love wheelies
IN response to the Soapbox letter 'Stop wheelie bin blight' (January 28), I presume Ann Petherick is on another planet? Her criticism of wheelie bins is most unfair. Most of the people I know around here describe them as "the best thing since sliced bread
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Viking couple 'marry' in York
VISITORS to one of York's most famous landmarks witnessed a scene from history - an "authentic" Viking wedding. Tourists taking in the sights at Clifford's Tower on Saturday watched as Snorri, played by Ian Uzzell, and Gyghe, played by Hazel Uzzell, took
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Give them some peace
THE Government has acted to address York's inquest delays, and not before time. By despatching Home Office officials to meet with coroner Donald Coverdale, Whitehall has finally acknowledged there is a problem. We must thank Anne McIntosh for prompting
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Huntington win despite going behind
BISHOPTHORPE started the better in their Leeper Hare York and District premier division clash with Huntington and took the lead on 29 minutes but it just stirred Huntington into action. Paul Crangle, their recent signing from Dunnington, started the fightback
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Chasers lose title ground
All four fixtures in Reserve 'A' resulted in home wins meaning the two sides challenging leaders Old Malton both lost ground. Copmanthorpe, despite having lost their last four games, totally outplayed second placed Dringhouses to win 2-0. Two well executed
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Late penalties seal Brough win
HEMINGBROUGH reclaimed the second promotion place in division three after recording an away win at Moor Lane. Welshman Richard Ireland gave Brough the lead but the home side responded through Gary Tutt and John Kennelly before Richard Singh converted
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York worst in years - but still on the up
YORK strengthened their grip on Powergen Durham and Northumberland Division One by beating Hartlepool TDSOB 17-3 at Clifton Park. In, fact they occupy the spot outright by virtue of fourth-placed Durham City beating Northern who held the third spot. However
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Mistakes haunt 'Gate
AFTER back-to-back wins had revitalised their season, it was a return to the same old story for Harrogate - too many mistakes and too many points given away as they succumbed to a 32-22 home defeat to Moseley. After Lee Cholewa and opposite number Ollie
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Fightback bodes well
AN oustanding late try by winger Martin Protheroe gave Selby the points and a vital boost for the forthcoming Intermediate Cup quarter-final. Protheroe struck in the second minute of added-on time to make it 27-23 against Bridlington - despite trailing
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Way we were
Monday, February 7, 2005 100 years ago: The furore created by an advertisement that ran: "Wanted, lady, to Assist in Chemist's Shop; putting up stock and helping as required; previous experience unnecessary: factory girls need not apply," continued. The
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Lens of history
THIS week, the story of a York genius, his wealthy star-gazing benefactor, a lost invention and the detective work which tracked it down in a foreign land. Add in elements of a spy thriller and you have a mix which prompts the astronomer's exclamation
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Hayes back
YORK rugby league legend Richie Hayes was back in action yesterday for a National League club. The retired Hayes played for former club Hunslet in the testimonial for veteran Hawks prop Steve Pryce, himself an ex-York Wasps player. The game saw an ex-Hunslet
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A helping hand in time of need
The work of charities has been highlighted by the response to the Asian tsunami tragedy. Alex Lloyd examines their role, and finds that, in the Year Of The Volunteer, what they often really need are more helping hands. THE plight of communities devastated
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Makin whoopee - 07/02/05
Philip Makin, who has made giant strides since moving to North Yorkshire last year, can further underline his riding talents at Southwell tomorrow. The crack apprentice, who is attached to David Barron's Thirsk stable, has good prospects of completing
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Calls for flood cash cut rethink
YORK MP Hugh Bayley has called on council chiefs to reverse a decision to more than halve flood defence funding. The Labour MP has written to City of York Council asking them to rethink their decision to cut funding they give to the Regional Flood Defence
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Fears over car wash expansion
RESIDENTS are up in arms about plans to install three new jet-wash bays at a York service station. It is the third time Graham Kennedy has tried to expand his Inner Space Stations Ltd jet wash facility in Hull Road, with the latest application due to
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Acorn slip up again
A LATE try and conversion denied York Acorn victory on Saturday and saw them slip up in the National Conference League division two promotion chase. Huddersfield Sharks stand-off Kevin Bower crossed with six minutes remaining and Richard Knights added
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No 24-hour licences
NOT a single York pub will apply to serve alcohol round-the-clock, despite the relaxation of the licensing laws, a Government Minister has predicted. Culture Minister Richard Caborn told the Evening Press that surveys of thousands of pubs and bars revealed
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Injuries take their toll on York RI as valiant effort falls well short
INJURY-RAVAGED York RI RUFC were just too depleted to hold off a West Leeds side who triumphed 36-22 at the Railway Ground in Yorkshire Three. Key injuries to fly-half Matthew Yates and the unavailability of front-row Nathan Ashman conspired to give RI
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35 redundancies at Nestl
ABOUT 35 information systems workers at Nestl UK are set to be made redundant. The redundancies, to be phased during 2005, will be shared between the company's two sites in York and Croydon. A Nestl spokeswoman said it seemed likely that about 15 jobs
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Huntington win despite going behind
BISHOPTHORPE started the better in their Leeper Hare York and District premier division clash with Huntington and took the lead on 29 minutes but it just stirred Huntington into action. Paul Crangle, their recent signing from Dunnington, started the fightback
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Classy Pikes in derby win
Classy Pickering Town taught Goole a lesson in cohesion on Saturday in a 3-1 Northern Counties East League premier division win The Pikes were strong as a unit with their quality teamwork characterised by three key partnerships across the pitch, while
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Council tax job cuts warning
YORK residents look set for a council tax rise of just below five per cent this year - which could mean 30 job cuts. If approved, the 4.87 per cent rise would see £52.12 added to City of York Council's share of the annual council tax bill for an average
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City miss out on a Shot in the arm
YORK City caretaker boss Viv Busby was ruing a missed opportunity after watching his side lose 2-0 at home to play-off hopefuls Aldershot on Sunday. A third successive league victory would have lifted the Minstermen above Gravesend, Burton Albion and
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Inquest delay 'unacceptable'
Coroner Donald Coverdale could face disciplinary action as concerns grow over delays in holding an inquest into a York woman, who died four years ago tomorrow. Carli Barry, who suffered from ME, died in St Paul's Churchyard near her Holgate home on February
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York City 0, Aldershot 2
THE Casino Times website had their names emblazoned across York City players' backsides for the first time at KitKat Crescent yesterday afternoon. It was Aldershot, however, who always looked the safest bet to secure all three points once striker Tim
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We stubbed it out years ago
IN response to your article about the Coach House Hotel's smoking ban (Evening Press, February 4), we have been completely smoke free in our rooms, bar and restaurant for eight years. We have been awarded Gold standard in the National Clean Air Award,
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Three times no
NO! No! No! What is this city's tourist bureau thinking of by backing the plan for a 54-metre ferris wheel in central York? Tourists come to this city because it is the finest historical place in the country, and to admire and enjoy the medieval centre
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Heaven forbid
WHAT it is about this proposed York Wheel that is generating such obvious enthusiasm in Gillian Cruddas? Has she ever tried to rush through York, manoeuvre a pushchair, or wheel a bike through town during the tourist season? Now she wants to encourage
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Flooding risk
HOW will the proposal for the York Eye benefit York? It won't. The land on which York Eye would be built, Tower Gardens, is open and has permeable surfaces so water can soak through and be stored before going to the Ouse. However, construction of the
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How disappointing
OVERALL, the feeling at the Derwenthorpe planning meeting was one of disappointment (February 1). Councillors were disappointed the scheme had reduced affordable housing provision from an originally planned 50 per cent to 35 per cent and that only five
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What a mad idea
I THOUGHT I was the loony candidate for York. However it seems there could be several more following the suggestion of a booze parlour for children (February 3). Drinking underage, when the body is so much more vulnerable, can lead to permanent liver
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Millions of reasons
IN response to Mrs Dodd's letter and her comments on possible double standards on planning permission being granted or not (January 26). Mrs Dodd is being nave. There are millions of reasons why planning permission was given to the redevelopment of the
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Stamp on signs
YORK has the finest streets in England. So why do we obscure them behind so much modern flotsam and jetsam? Some of our most beautiful buildings can only be viewed through a nest of poles and signs. This municipal mess reflects the mania for regulating
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Mighty Bluebird keeps going
IS this the mightiest motor in York? Former cabbie Tom Sweeney has been flying around our streets in his Nissan Bluebird for years. The 1987 D-reg car has done a whopping 229,000 miles and has hardly troubled the mechanics in all that time. During the
