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Realistic McEwan not fooled by victory
YORK City boss Billy McEwan held the club's players responsible for the sorry 17th-placed finish in the Conference table after Saturday's 4-0 victory over relegated Farnborough brought the curtain down on a poor campaign. McEwan was reluctant to celebrate
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Breaking down the barriers
Reporter Gavin Aitchison reveals a number of shops in York are failing to provide access for the disabled, six months after new legislation came into effect which said businesses have to make their premises accessible to all. MAJOR businesses in York
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York off to a flier
YORK Cricket Club opened their defence of their Yorkshire League crown by coming away from Scunthorpe-based Appleby Frodingham with a decisive 120-run victory. York captain Marcus Wood bravely took on the responsibility of bowling the opposition out by
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Butchers get their home
TWO business partners who fought planners for two years have got their way - and work begins today building a brand new farm shop in North Yorkshire. Former farmers Sam Blacker and Stuart Beaton started Ainsty Farms Direct as a farmers' co-operative bringing
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Review: Hi-5 Space Magic, Grand Opera House, York
FORGET Neighbours, Home And Away and Kylie Minogue. Australia's brightest exports by far are the Hi-5 team. Their early morning children's programme on Channel Five is watched by more than 200,000 youngsters every day, and so it was no surprise to find
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Review: Scottish Fiddle Orchestra, Central Hall, University of York
A FEAST of Scottish culture was served with great flair by members of the acclaimed Scottish Fiddle Orchestra (SFO), which celebrates its silver jubilee this year. Saturday night's St George's Day audience responded with tremendous warmth to the scores
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Bresnan rattles Sabres
YORKSHIRE Phoenix maintained their good early season form with an emphatic five-wicket victory over Somerset Sabres at Headingley yesterday in Division Two of the totesport League. Career-best bowling of 4-25 by Tim Bresnan -- his best figures in any
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Patient Tykes earn big reward
IT took until the second over after tea before a double strike by Matthew Hoggard snuffed out Somerset's stiff resistance and brought Yorkshire victory by an innings and 44 runs in their first home Championship game of the season. The win was still an
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Hats off to Bavarian festival
I DON'T normally have many good words to say about City of York Council, however when praise is due it's only fair to mention it. I'm talking about the Bavarian food and beer stalls on Parliament Street for the last two weeks. The food was authentic and
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Faith restored
I SYMPATHISE with the plight of elderly widow Norma Rose who was terrorised by the strong arm of the law over a Tesco petrol incident (April 14). As a slightly younger pensioner, I had a not dissimilar experience at a franchised petrol station on Hull
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Memorial needed
David Lyon asks why we should have a memorial only to Palestinian victims of violence ('Memorial poser', April 8). The massacre at Deir Yassin on April 9, 1948 marked the beginning of the destruction of more than 400 Palestinian villages and the exile
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Real democracy
IT is generally held that members of Parliament are elected to express the opinions of the people. Today modern party politicians use powerful persuasion to reverse this idea, they seek the endorsement of the people for their own opinions. They may occasionally
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Spot my beastly gaffe
SOMETIMES I can be alarmingly inarticulate. My friends and family have got used to my blundering, distracted, wittery way with conversation down the years. They know I usually come to a point eventually and are happy to go off and put the kettle on or
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Knights 74, Rams 12
UNBELIEVABLE is the only word to describe the crazy goings-on at Huntington Stadium yesterday. York City Knights charged to the top of LHF Healthplan National League Two with a sensational 74-12 sledgehammering of previously undefeated Dewsbury, a victory
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Row councillor refuses to quit
A BELEAGUERED councillor has refused to quit office over York's Derwenthorpe scheme after calls from campaigners for him to go. Coun Jonathan Morley - who is Osbaldwick's only representative on City of York Council - made his comments after a ward meeting
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Bowling green homes opposed
ANGRY York residents are protesting against plans to build on a former bowling green behind their homes. People living near the green, situated behind the Ainsty Hotel in Boroughbridge Road, Acomb, say Cedar Properties Developments' scheme for 15 homes
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Pledge made on neglected hall
A NEGLECTED church hall which has been targeted by vandals and thieves will be secured against further deterioration, council officials have pledged. But a City of York spokeswoman said that significant investment could not be made at St Clement's Church
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Many happy returns for Deltic loco
IT had been missing for nearly two years. But at 11.19am it hauled passengers through York Station to mark its golden jubilee. Once a familiar sight in the York, the Deltic 55019 Royal Highland Fusilier returned to the city on a direct journey from London
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Early exit hits Walton
LEEDS United are running short of midfield players after Simon Walton's season came to a premature end in bizarre fashion in the 1-1 draw against promotion-chasing Ipswich on Saturday. Former Sherburn High School pupil Walton, who started his career as
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York off to a flier
YORK Cricket Club opened their defence of their Yorkshire League crown by coming away from Scunthorpe-based Appleby Frodingham with a decisive 120-run victory. York captain Marcus Wood bravely took on the responsibility of bowling the opposition out by
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Patient Tykes earn big reward
IT took until the second over after tea before a double strike by Matthew Hoggard snuffed out Somerset's stiff resistance and brought Yorkshire victory by an innings and 44 runs in their first home Championship game of the season. The win was still an
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Pride on parade
THE sound of drums and marching bands reverberated through the streets of York as crowds lined up to celebrate an annual parade. As many as 2,000 Scouts and Guides from York and the surrounding areas put on an eye-catching show for the St George and Founder's
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Knights charge to head of table
YORK City Knights coach Mick Cook said his players were bearing the fruits of hard labour after his side stormed to the top of LHF Healthplan National League Two thanks to a record-breaking display. Dewsbury visited Huntington Stadium yesterday as undefeated
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City must be all-go zone
YORK should be accessible to all, no matter how easily or otherwise they can get around. That much should be obvious to everyone, yet the reality is more muddled. This city is still not doing enough to make life as straightforward as possible for those
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Collis is the king
THE opening day clash of the titans at Dunnington saw the home team earn the better of a draw over champions Easingwold thanks, largely, to another century by Collis King. His 124 was his 32nd three figure score in the York and District Senior Cricket
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'Trees ace Davidson ties up Crayke
TWO of the possibly weaker sides in division two met at Crayke where victory went to a depleted Rowntrees side under the leadership of new captain Richard Tuite. Graeme Dawson made 44 at the top of the home order which helped Crayke recover from 13-3
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Quit stalling and sort market
THE Diary was very concerned by our report last Friday on the decline of York market. Having given some thought to the matter here is our five-point plan to restoring its status and prosperity. 1. Bring York Market back to centre stage. Move it into Parliament
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April 23-24
President's Challenge Trophy Easingwold 153 (A Dawson 49, T Piercy 40; M A Butt 5-38) lost to Dunnington 157-0 (M A Butt 63no, M H Khan 91no) Premier Division Beverley Town (7) lost to Osbaldwick (30) by 16 runs. Osbaldwick 174-9 (M Hammerton 30, P B
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Hope for Harrogate
HARROGATE RUFC gave themselves a fighting chance of avoiding relegation from National Two by beating Manchester 39-19. The result pushed Bracknell into the relegation zone and if Harrogate win at Waterloo on the final day of the season they will stay
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RI thumped
YORK RI RUFC ended their Yorkshire Three season with a 31-12 defeat at Thornensians. In a typical end of season affair the strong wind and rock hard pitch made any form of open play a lottery. Thornensians' tactics were clear fron the start, give the
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On war path at absent Bayley
WAR in Iraq was today thrust on to centre stage in the York election campaign as Labour's Hugh Bayley was forced to defend his stance on the issue. Mr Bayley was criticised for not attending a hustings organised by an anti-war lobby group. Conservative
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Crowning story
AS usual, Saturday passed with little fuss. No floats, no marching bands, no flypasts. Poor old St George. Why are we always so neglectful of his big day? Because, many argue, the Christian martyr and dragon slayer never set foot in this country. And
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Long range bid - 25/04/05
Sheriff Hutton jockey Kevin Darley is clearly intent on rattling-up as many winners as he possibily can this season and his 'have-saddle-will-travel' policy is plainly evident as this week unfolds. In action at Hamilton, near Glasgow, this afternoon,
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Partnership benefits all
A NEW work-based learning centre has opened at the Sundora Foods factory in Pocklington - evidence of the good that can arise when management and unions work together. The Fruitful Learning Centre is a joint initiative between the dried fruit specialists
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Help Tang Hall by taking part
I WAS interested in your article about possible development projects in the Tang Hall area ('A sweeter Tang', April 21). Although I would prefer not to see too much development on the Melrosegate playing fields, it being one of the few truly open spaces
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Streets too narrow
I READ with dismay the article 'Green light' (April 15). It would appear this council is considering removing a busy zebra crossing in Front Street, Acomb, to make way for the new FTR bus. Will First Group be asked to pay for the installation of the traffic
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Facts on drugs
DOROTHY Greenwell is concerned about the Lib Dems' policy on drugs (Letters, April 18). Ms Greenwell's knowledge of illegal drugs will, I am sure, be made up of mainly what she reads in the papers and hears about the "war on drugs" mentioned by politicians
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Noise nightmare
IN Heslington, we have endured throughout this week, the invasive noise of racing cars being tested on Elvington airfield, which is several miles away. I pity those poor souls who live closer to the airfield. The noise they have to suffer must be unbearable
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Mobile lop-top
I HATE to disillusion Roz Agar, (Letters, April 8), but the use of open-top buses, of one sort or another, for trimming trees along bus routes is not a new idea. It has been going on for many years. Way back in the 1940s and 50s many bus companies had
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Narrow squeak
AFTER completing a first class job of resurfacing our road I am extremely disappointed to see the replacement cycle lanes even narrower than they were before, even though I requested they be made wider. They are now 32 inches wide (83cm) including the
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Where was Hugh?
LAST week I attended an election hustings on international issues at the Friends Meeting House. Candidates from the Conservative, Green and Lib-Dem parties attended and were unafraid to state their views on a wide range of issues. However, there was a
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Pensioners should be tested
WHY is it wrong to test the needy and old (Letters, April 22)? How does social security know if someone is needy without testing them? Sir Bobby Robson, for example, is a pensioner by his age, but also a millionaire, and entitled to the same heating allowance
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Radio listener headlines on city's main stage
HEADLINES from the Evening Press were shouted out on the streets of York as part of a "fraught and frantic" St George's Day challenge. BBC Radio York listener Pascha Turnbull was chosen to take part in the weekly challenge Dare You Do It With Dougie?
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York City 4, Farnborough 0
EMBARASSED York City players were afforded a heroes' reception having finished a depressing season with a 4-0 hammering of desperate Farnborough. The victory, however welcome after a nine-match win-less run, should not though detract from the stark reality
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Mini motorbikes are not legal to ride on streets say police
POLICE are calling for the public's help in stopping mini motorbike riders speeding through the streets - and on the pavements - of York. PC Paul Beckwith said the tiny machines were the latest craze to hit some areas of York, but some people were not
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Monument unveiled to bloodiest-ever battle
A MONUMENT to the 30,000 soldiers killed in a ferocious medieval battle has been officially unveiled. The stone pyramid was put in place to remember the dead of the notorious Battle of Towton, near Tadcaster - said to be the bloodiest clash on English
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School issues mumps alert to parents
AN OUTBREAK of the potentially-deadly mumps virus has seen almost as many cases reported in North Yorkshire during the first three months of this year as in the entire preceding year. Health chiefs have revealed that 331 cases of the disease were reported
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Realistic McEwan not fooled by victory
YORK City boss Billy McEwan held the club's players responsible for the sorry 17th-placed finish in the Conference table after Saturday's 4-0 victory over relegated Farnborough brought the curtain down on a poor campaign. McEwan was reluctant to celebrate
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'I could have been Hobson's 5th victim'
THE boyfriend of murdered twin Diane Sanderson said he had recurring nightmares about the moment he found her body in a Selby flat. Ian Harrison keeps a treasured photo of Diane by his bedside and "talks to her" every night as he tries to come to terms
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Fan-tastico
SPORTS fans in York could be forgiven for feeling light headed. Not one but two triumphs - in the same weekend. Top honours go to York Knights whose sensational 74-12 hammering of previously undefeated Dewsbury ranks as a victory so stunning no one in
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Knights charge to head of table
YORK City Knights coach Mick Cook said his players were bearing the fruits of hard labour after his side stormed to the top of LHF Healthplan National League Two thanks to a record-breaking display. Dewsbury visited Huntington Stadium yesterday as undefeated
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Bell makes York impact
STRONGLY fancied York started their bid for a speedy return to the premier division of the York and District Senior Cricket League with a convincing eight-wicket victory over Hemingbrough who have been divisional winners in each of their previous two
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Malton's drop also bad news for York
MALTON and Norton RUFC suffered relegation misery on Saturday - leaving neighbours York stuck in the North East. Malton's 37-26 home defeat against Huddersfield saw them drop out of North East Two into Yorkshire One, a result that blocked York's return
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Jamie's final fling
JAMIE Pocklington made a fairytale ending to his playing career with Selby RUFC on Saturday. In his final appearance for the club, the veteran forward scored the try which wrapped up Selby's 25-6 victory over Yorkshire One bottom club Yarnbury at Sandhill
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Pock hold on
POCKLINGTON RUFC completed their season with a 19-16 win at Heath. The Percy Roaders scored three tries of the highest quality in the first period but had a few anxious moments late on as Heath staged a determined comeback. Pocklington opened the scoring
