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Touching tributes to two devoted twins
TWO devoted twins, "each with their own personality and beauty", were badly beaten and their bodies stripped naked as Mark Hobson began his killing spree which saw four people murdered. At their funeral last August, the parents of Claire and Diane Sanderson
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Press was the first on scene
EVENING PRESS reporters were first on the scene when Mark Hobson's victims were found - and first again when the killer was finally cornered. The first inkling that something was wrong came with reports of police activity in the village of Camblesforth
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A classic love-hate affair
HE couldn't live with her - and he couldn't live without her. According to two of Hobson's long-time friends, his relationship with Claire Sanderson was a classic love-hate affair, which exploded nearly every time they drank. Mother-of-four Angie Roberts
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So does Footballers' Wives ring true for York City?
JO HAYWOOD goes in search of real life Footballers' Wives. FOOTBALLERS' wives are few and far between at York City. They do exist, but their numbers have dwindled over the years and they are now rarely seen. A bit like giant pandas. Girlfriends are plentiful
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He would have sold his soul for a drink
HOBSON became so addicted to booze, he would have sold his soul for another drink. Close friend Val Kemp, 49, of Abbots Road, Selby, said he would sell anything he could get hold of money to buy a drink. She said: "He sold his DVD player and his hi-fi
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Life must mean life for killer
COMMUNITIES shocked by Mark Hobson's crimes today called for "life to mean life" when he is sentenced next month. Selby District Council chairman Chris Pearson said today: "What he did was unimaginably cruel and shocking, and Mr and Mrs Sanderson lost
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Diary of killer on the run
This is the sequence of events in the hunt for Mark Hobson: SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2004 The last confirmed sighting of Claire Sanderson. She is seen in the Comus Inn in Camblesforth with Mark Hobson. SATURDAY, JULY 17 Diane Sanderson is seen by relatives during
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He should have been jailed before
THE mother of a man knifed five times by Mark Hobson insisted he should have been jailed for the attack which left her son fighting for his life. Hobson repeatedly stabbed love rival William Brace with a butterfly knife in front of horrified shoppers,
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Hobson's sexline secret
LEEDS Crown Court heard that even before Hobson murdered twins Claire and Diane Sanderson, he was harbouring a secret. In June and July last year, Hobson called both straight sex and gay sex telephone chatlines a total of 68 times. The calls included
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So just why did he kill and kill again?
DETECTIVES remain baffled over why Hobson killed and killed again. "The mystery still remains. We don't know what Mark Hobson's motives were and why he carried out four killings," said Detective Superintendent Javad Ali, who led the investigation. But
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Dishevelled and dazed, police capture on-run killer
DISHEVELLED and bloodstained, crazed killer Mark Hobson is pictured here at the dramatic moment he was caught by armed police. The former binman stares into space as if in a trance as the two officers warily lead him away from his hiding place behind
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Nail-biting finish
NEW Earswick All Blacks' battle for the Pennine League division two title is likely to go down to the wire after they and second-placed Kippax Welfare both won. Man of the match Ben Jones scored four tries as leaders All Blacks overcame an under-par first
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Deadline for election passes
ELECTION fever mounted today as the official deadline passed for Westminster hopefuls who want to throw their hats in the ring. Nomination papers for would-be MPs had to be delivered to election offices at 4pm today. Tomorrow the Evening Press launches
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Look for style - 19/04/05
Artistic Style, trained at Norton by Brian Ellison, spearheads a strong North Yorkshire challenge at Epsom tomorrow which promises to bring wide-ranging rewards. The mount of smart apprentice Tom Eaves, who struck up a great rapport with him last season
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York to host IT show and conference
A new annual conference and exhibition next month will underline the massive growth in York's IT and digital industries. The event, organised by IT and Digital York, one of three technology business community organisations supported by Science City York
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Silverwood drops down to regain pace and fitness
YORKSHIRE'S leading strike bowler Chris Silverwood is spending a spell in the second team in order to boost his fitness and get back to top pace. As a result, Silverwood was turning out for the Second XI today in their three-day encounter with the MCC
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Classes too big
I challenge York's Labour MP Hugh Bayley and the Liberal Democrat-controlled city council. Recently, Tony Blair has renewed his "education, education, education" pledge and the Liberal Democrat party has launched a commitment to have all children under
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Seeking Baseline
I SEEK information about a York-based band from the past and hope one of your readers may be able to help. Baseline recorded a single in 1981 called Suspended Animation with a B-side called Truth About The Lies. The record was released on the Extra Bit
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Lack of info at Minster
YOUR newspaper is full of the £30 million plea to save York Minster's East Window, but there is no information on this subject inside the building and, in particular, beside the window itself. When I visited last week there were lots of tourists gazing
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Volkswagen man's 'dream job'
THEY are the vehicles of choice for everyone from trippy hippies to Scooby-Doo, to celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. The classic Volkswagen camper van has always been a cult favourite, and now York entrepreneur Keith Turner has just sold a custom made model
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Demand to keep ancient hedges
A LEADING campaigner against the Derwenthorpe new village scheme hit out today against plans to destroy a key feature of the local landscape - one which has been there for centuries. Adrian Wilson said he was firmly opposed to moves to rip out ancient
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York teacher wins The Weakest Link
TRIUMPHANT teacher Fiona McCallion proved she was not The Weakest Link when she went home from the television quiz show with more than £2,000 in prize money. The Year Five teacher at Tang Hall Primary School survived the acid tongue of quiz presenter
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Meat cleaver raider targets city shop
A MAN brandishing a meat cleaver raided a wine shop in York. Terrified staff at the Wine Cellar store, in Hull Road, handed over money from the till and the man made off in a white van. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which happened
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Festival travel plans setback
ASCOT travel plans suffered a setback today after it emerged that a key road into York was damaged - four months after it was relaid and reopened to traffic. A 5km stretch of the busy A1(M) should have been fully open for the Royal race meeting in June
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Milford's domination
SOUTH Milford's Lesley Booth retained her York Ladies Veterans' Squash Championship title with a comfortable final victory over team-mate Caroline Wyatt. Top seed Booth had complete control in the opening two games, winning 9-4 9-3. Booth seemed to be
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Special enclosure invitation for York racegoers
A DECISION to open the Royal Enclosure to York racegoers and their guests during Royal Ascot has been backed by tourism chiefs - despite claims the move was an admission that southerners were shunning the city. Gillian Cruddas, chief executive of York
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Silverwood drops down to regain pace and fitness
YORKSHIRE'S leading strike bowler Chris Silverwood is spending a spell in the second team in order to boost his fitness and get back to top pace. As a result, Silverwood was turning out for the Second XI today in their three-day encounter with the MCC
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Bouquet for Buck
LOANEE prop Tom Buckenham has ended his spell at York City Knights and returned to Doncaster Dragons with endorsements ringing in his ears. The young forward played nine times for the Knights, seven as substitute, with his last appearance being in the
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Our lives are ruined
RELATIVES of Hobson's victims have told how their lives have been torn apart - and called for the killer to stay in jail for the rest of his life. The court heard how the twins' father, George Sanderson, had attempted suicide by taking an overdose, and
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Shoot to thrill
York City's forwards have more than just the goal to shoot for at Canvey Island tonight after manager Billy McEwan challenged them to make his mind up before contracts are decided next week. The Minstermen last found the net 382 minutes ago when Andy
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Festival travel plans setback
ASCOT travel plans suffered a setback today after it emerged that a key road into York was damaged - four months after it was relaid and reopened to traffic. A 5km stretch of the busy A1(M) should have been fully open for the Royal race meeting in June
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Striking a chord for the girls
Forget plucking your eyebrows and pluck some strings instead. JO HAYWOOD reports on the growing band of 'Guitar Girlz'. WHEN Chloe McLaren and her band are filling Wembley Stadium, just remember you saw her here first. She may only be 15 and not actually
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Players springing into action
EXPERIENCED home duo Richard Pears and Jill McCreedy swept to victory in the 28th Fulford Spring Cup tennis tournament. They beat Fulford pairing 16-year-old Daniel Bruce and Eleanor Crooks 6-4 in the final. The home club dominated the event with all
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Help! Will our children ever leave?
I HAVE got to stop. Making the children's beds, tucking them up at night, cooking special meals, washing their clothes, tidying their rooms, buying them treats. I must stop because I have glimpsed the future and it is scary. I must stop doing these things
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Why wasn't he in jail?
MARK Hobson nearly became a murderer more than two years before embarking on the killing binge which shocked a nation. It was only prompt medical attention that saved an earlier victim, William Brace, stabbed five times in front of horrified Selby shoppers
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With snobs on
THE fact that York Racecourse members will be allowed into the Royal Enclosure alongside their Ascot counterparts has some southerners rattled. Do we detect a note of snobbery in their concern? Allow us to put Ascot members' minds at rest. When we mingle
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Bouquet for Buck
LOANEE prop Tom Buckenham has ended his spell at York City Knights and returned to Doncaster Dragons with endorsements ringing in his ears. The young forward played nine times for the Knights, seven as substitute, with his last appearance being in the
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Gary's musical theme lark
MUSIC history was made this week, when (Is This The Way To) Amarillo topped the first chart to take into account songs downloaded from the internet. But the success of Tony Christie's re-released Seventies anthem is no surprise to York City Knights' Gary
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Shoot to thrill
York City's forwards have more than just the goal to shoot for at Canvey Island tonight after manager Billy McEwan challenged them to make his mind up before contracts are decided next week. The Minstermen last found the net 382 minutes ago when Andy
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Manhunt ran up £690,000 police bill
THE massive hunt for Hobson and extensive investigation into his horrendous crimes ran up a massive bill for North Yorkshire Police. Deputy Chief Constable Roger Baker revealed that the total cost so far to the force was £690,000. And he indicated there
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Reports in Evening Press kept Hobson up to date with hunt
AS police staged one of their biggest-ever manhunts in North Yorkshire, Mark Hobson kept up with what they were doing by reading the Evening Press. Detectives have revealed that a copy of our newspaper was discovered in fields where Hobson hid out near
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Couple's near miss with the killer
A COUPLE from York have told how they had a near-miss with the murderer after Hobson came calling while they were out. Paul and Mary Moore had gone away for the weekend when Mark Hobson unsuccessfully attempted to break into their home in New Lane, Huntington
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Way we were
Tuesday, April 19, 2005 100 years ago There was it seemed a diversity of opinion as to whether York should have in the future an up-to-date service of electric trams or motor 'buses. A correspondent kindly sent along a cutting from the automobile topics
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All change at care home
A HUGE historic former manor house near York which has found a new life as a care home has changed hands for an undisclosed sum. Grimston Court, a Grade II listed Jacobean-style property where 31 residents overlook eight landscaped acres off Hull Road
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Why is everyone so peeved?
THE silver anniversary of the London marathon will go down in history as the blockbuster marathon. How so? Well, because women's winner Paula Radcliffe declared: "I'll have a P". Yes, Paula put the pee into an event initiated in memory of Greek runner
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Unfair to criticise actions of police
I TAKE exception to uninformed criticism of the police ("Fuelling Anger", April 14). Hindsight is a wonderful skill but one which few people possess. This incident was reported to the police at 16.15hrs on April 11. Staff at Tesco's described the driver
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Go for it, Norma
NOT only was Norma Rose wrongly accused by the mighty Tesco but she was also labelled an "elderly widow" by the Evening Press. Her photograph shows a courageous woman who drives a very nice BMW. She is brave to even attempt the pumps at Tesco. I have
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Help for elderly
COUN Simpson-Laing's letter claiming credit for free bus passes for the elderly is breathtaking (April 6) and needs to be examined in the light of Labour's record within the city on the issue of concessionary travel. Labour froze the bus token allocation
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Needle work
OW that a disgusted York resident has complained about the discarded needles to be found all over the city (April 14), readers can hear of my life at the sharp end of needle collection. Since 1996 my team of street sweepers have had to clear needles from
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Off the streets
ONCE again the council street cleaners come under attack, this time over dumped syringes, yet nothing is said about the drug users. They get their syringes in great quantities as well as Methadone on prescription from the chemist. This is supposedly to
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Untold billions
ARE you Labour, Liberal or Conservative? What would you like from your party? A better health service? A good education system? Better law and order? Maybe better roads? Well, whatever you want be prepared to pay much more in taxes, whoever wins the election
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It's not for us
IS it just me, or is everyone else sick to the back teeth with Royal Ascot? Joe Public (me and thee) can't afford it, will not benefit from it and won't be able to get to work on time. Yes, I know it will benefit the city generally but it is only a sporting
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Dumbing down
I WAS disturbed to read that the Norfolk Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education is proposing in guidelines for teaching communion that there should be no reference to 'the body of Christ' or 'the blood of Christ'. At the Last Supper, Jesus gave his disciples
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Zero tolerance
CHRIS Greenwood's report says consideration is being given to providing a dedicated wall somewhere for graffiti "artists" to produce their work (April 13). Surely this is impractical. Where could it be so that it was accessible to them all? How long would
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That's worn me out
IT WAS the most exhausting weekend we've had. Our bones are still aching, the salt stains won't wash out of our clothes. But phew, what fun. We broke the habit of a lifetime and declared Sunday a sporting day. So we got up early, flexed our TV-remote
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ASDA vow to clear up trash
A SUPERMARKET today pledged to clean-up a swathe of litter, which has built up and turned part of the countryside around York into an eyesore. Shrink-wrap plastic sheeting has been littering trees, bushes and hedgerows at the back of Asda's Monks Cross
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Jo shows no sign of flagging
FLAG's Jo West closed with 102 and then partnered Dawn Gore to seal their 7-2 victory at Holgate in York John Smith's Darts League division one. Leaders Cueball 'A' had Angie Hields finishing with 71 (11, 20, double 20) in their 7-2 win at Slip 'A'. The
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York church to get phone mast
A MOBILE phone mast will be installed inside an historic York church - despite health fears being voiced by residents. Council planners have given the go-ahead for T-Mobile to put three antennae inside the tower of St Laurence's Church, one of the city's
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Couple's baby death agony
GRIEVING parents are still waiting to learn the cause of their premature baby's death, four weeks after he lost his fragile hold on life. Helen Kinder and Jonathan Greenup lost their son, Joel, a month ago today. Born 14 weeks early, he survived for only
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Special enclosure invitation for York racegoers
A DECISION to open the Royal Enclosure to York racegoers and their guests during Royal Ascot has been backed by tourism chiefs - despite claims the move was an admission that southerners were shunning the city. Gillian Cruddas, chief executive of York
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So does Footballers' Wives ring true for York City?
JO HAYWOOD goes in search of real life Footballers' Wives. FOOTBALLERS' wives are few and far between at York City. They do exist, but their numbers have dwindled over the years and they are now rarely seen. A bit like giant pandas. Girlfriends are plentiful
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Review: Unless, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough, until May 7.
UNLESS was the Booker-shortlisted closing chapter of the writing career of Canadian novelist Carol Shields. At the invitation of artistic director Sir Alan Ayckbourn, after she visited the Stephen Joseph Theatre, she did a dramatisation for the stage,
