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Postal votes delivery blunder
ELECTION officials today moved to reassure residents in south York they will get postal votes in time after a mistake meant 1,500 had to be hand delivered. Selby District Council admitted on Friday that about 1,500 voters who had asked for postal votes
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Forgotten election
As the temperature soars in the General Election and the nation's gaze focuses on the battle for Downing Street, the fight for county council seats seems to have been pushed right out of the spotlight. But voters served by North Yorkshire County Council
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Back down Goodramgate
This week we dip back into York Reference Library's photographic archives. All these pictures focus on one of York's most historic streets: Goodramgate. Originally it was known as Gutherumgate, possibly after the Viking King Guthrum. Updated: 10:40 Monday
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Boycott stores that deny access
It was good to see the Press conducting another investigation into the failure of companies to comply with the provisions of the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act, but somewhat disappointing to find that the emphasis was once again on access and not
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Get in on the Act
THE provision of access to shops for wheelchair customers need not be an expensive undertaking. I own a music shop with two steps to the front door. For less than £250 I bought a portable ramp to allow access for wheelchair users. I shared the cost with
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Sort out Barbican
I HAD the good fortune to be present at York University central hall for the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra's ninth annual visit to York. What an excellent evening the packed house of more than 1,000 witnessed. As described by reviewer Richard Foster, it was
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Stop knocking NHS
I AGREE with those who write positively about York Hospital. In March I was rushed into hospital, thankfully for a day's treatment, and I can only praise staff. The nurses were very understanding to my low pain threshold regarding needles, and the consultant
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Election postbag
ON May 6 we will have a Labour, Conservative or, less likely, a Liberal Democrat government. It does not matter which one gets in, the real government, making most of our laws, will still be in power - but it will be in Brussels. So many of our powers
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Return market to Parliament Street
I READ your article on Newgate Market with great interest (April 22). I have shopped in the market on a regular basis since coming to York more than 25 years ago. It is convenient, produce is fresh and you can buy as much or as little as you need - unlike
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Phoenix battle to the top
Yorkshire Phoenix maintained their 100 per cent winning record with a dramatic three-wicket victory over Sussex Sharks at Headingley yesterday to go top of totesport League division two. It is the first time in six years that Yorkshire have won their
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Tykes ponder Irish return for Vaughan
Yorkshire have put off making their toughest decision of the season so far - who to leave out when England captain Michael Vaughan joins the team for their Cheltenham and Gloucester Trophy clash with Ireland in Belfast tomorrow. Instead of dropping anyone
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'It's time to help the victims of domestic abuse'
A WOMAN whose daughter has been suffering domestic abuse for two years today called on Evening Press readers to help other victims. Katie's 24-year-old daughter, who lives in York, has suffered broken ribs and burns at the hands of her partner and has
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Police issue warning after rise in number of moped thefts
POLICE have warned moped and motorcycle owners in York to be on their guard, after the number of vehicle thefts soared in recent weeks. Last month, ten machines were stolen in Huntington and New Earswick, compared with only one or two in a typical month
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Speed dating for the 'slightly older' generation hits city
SINGLETONS whose puppy love years are far behind are being offered an opportunity to find their Mr or Miss Right within three minutes of meeting. People in the 35 to 50 age group will be able to date more than a dozen potential suitors after just one
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Michael Brian Kitching's orgy of violence
A SIMPLE-MINDED hooligan is to get royal-sponsored help to stop his orgy of violence on the streets of York. Anti-social Michael Brian Kitching, 19, even invaded the home of an ex-girlfriend where he threatened to "rip off" her new boyfriend's head. He
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24/7 helpline by Depot company
THE company behind a controversial new train washing depot has pledged to set up a 24-hour helpline for York residents. Siemens says the telephone helpline will allow residents living near to the Leeman Road site to contact the company with "any issues
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Last over sixes glory
HITS for six in the final overs won the day in the rain-wrecked Hunters the Estate Agents York and District Senior Cricket League premier division programme. Because of waterlogged grounds and rain, only two premier division matches were played. In the
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Thornicroft's thrash sets up York victory
Yorkshire colt fast bowler Nick Thornicroft exchanged ball for bat and became York's hero with a quickfire 40 off 16 balls to propel York to an unlikely victory over Scarborough by three wickets. This success also established the Clifton Park outfit as
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Acorn gain promotion
YORK Acorn Rugby League Club stormed to promotion from division two of the National Conference League thanks to a 46-26 win at home to Millom while their promotion rivals Waterhead were losing at lowly Saddleworth. Acorn's ten-try victory has put them
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Musical cheers
SIZZLING samba music brought the streets alive during the spectacular York Carnival parade. Thousands of people flocked to the colourful event which celebrated music and dance from across the globe. The Escola De Samba band led the thumping procession
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Harrogate safe with last game triumph
A GUTSY, determined display saw Harrogate RUFC avoid relegation from National League Two with a 39-28 win at Waterloo. Harrogate travelled to Merseyside knowing that only victory would do, and they achieved it with a performance which ranks as one of
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The Hidden Mystery, York Minster, until Monday, May 30.
A NEW exhibition of abstract paintings will has arrived at York Minster. The Hidden Mystery, by Jerry Scott, of Stillingfleet, is an expression of Christian faith and includes a selection of inspirational texts and poems. Jerry has been exhibited all
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Heslington champions despite surprise defeat
Heslington are Leeper Hare York and District League division two champions despite suffering their first defeat in nine games as they lost 4-3 at home to relegated Strensall. Matt Gomm put the visitors in front, but this was cancelled out by Peter Vince
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Lorenzo smashes century for Bridge
The only game possible in Hunters York and District Senior League division one saw Stamford Bridge's West Indian player Lorenzo Ingram rip the Hull Zingari attack to ribbons. He raced to 119no in the allocated 25 overs. With Andy Milner making 69, Stamford
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April 30 - May 1
Premier Division Acomb (9pts) drew with Pickering (9pts): Match abandoned, no play, ground waterlogged. Clifton Alliance (30pts) bt Sessay (7pts) by 2 wkts: Sessay 157-9 (D A Johnson 32, J B Flintoff 44, C J Till 31, F Hawthorne 3-22), Clifton Alliance
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Students grill Labour on Iraq
SIXTH-FORM students in York turned out in force to give Labour a rough ride on Iraq. More than 150 York College teenagers packed a hustings to quiz York's eight election candidates on war, education, immigration and Tony Blair's leadership. Hugh Bayley
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City doctor in targets 'tip-offs' claim
A YORK doctor has charged into the political battlefield once again by claiming some surgery bosses alert doctors about when their targets are to be checked. Surgeries are under pressure to ensure patients are seen within 48 hours - a target which has
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Acorn gain promotion
YORK Acorn Rugby League Club stormed to promotion from division two of the National Conference League thanks to a 46-26 win at home to Millom while their promotion rivals Waterhead were losing at lowly Saddleworth. Acorn's ten-try victory has put them
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Tackling the MRSA threat
Concerns about MRSA have been raised by the families of two more patients at York Hospital. Mike Laycock talks to health chiefs about this antibiotic resistant strain of a common germ- and the steps being taken to detect and treat it. IF you thought the
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Thornicroft's thrash sets up York victory
Yorkshire colt fast bowler Nick Thornicroft exchanged ball for bat and became York's hero with a quickfire 40 off 16 balls to propel York to an unlikely victory over Scarborough by three wickets. This success also established the Clifton Park outfit as
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Clean up for Ascot
COUN Martin Lancelott must think we were born yesterday if he expects us to believe that this rush of renovation to our city has nothing to do with Royal Ascot (Letters, April 28). Didn't anybody notice before that the Knavesmire grass on Tadcaster Road
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Cruel to keep Sophia in the zoo
WHAT a cute picture of Sophia, the baby white crowned mangabey monkey, on the front of the Press (April 26). However, it is so sad to know she will spend her life in captivity in the zoo, and especially sad since mangabeys are so rare in the wild. Life
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Praise for over-50s
STEPHEN Lewis' article on "Time to be positive about age" says it all (April 28). This country owes a great deal to the over-50s who get involved in the community and give their time to many of the organisations that need volunteers. I would not like
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Men-only please!
I AGREE with David Quarrie that there should be men-only checkouts at supermarkets (Letters, April 22). The only trouble is that women would still be in front of you doing the handbag/purse-fumble for change routine when you caught a bus etc. Jayne Baker
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Black for good
BROWN has been the new black. Purple has been the new black at least twice. Even white has been the new black, and that's just plain silly. But despite all this, we all know deep, deep down in the black hole of our psyche that the only black worth having
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Teen Yob spat at paramedic chief
AMBULANCE chiefs today condemned a teenager who assaulted a senior paramedic and a policeman during a violent struggle in York. David Butterfield, area manager for North Yorkshire's ambulance service, was spat at full in the face and sustained a cut to
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Pub smoking ban delayed
A PUB has delayed stubbing out smoking - over fears that food sales will rocket once a ban is in place. Pub giant JD Wetherspoon had hoped to make The Postern Gate, in Piccadilly, York, a completely smoke-free zone by the middle of this month. But the
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Families' fury at support for Hobson decision
GRIEVING relatives and friends of murderer Mark Hobson's victims today blasted officials for backing a judge's controversial decision not to jail him in 2002 when he stabbed a man. Critics of Judge Scott Wolstenholme rounded on a leading judiciary body
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Tykes ponder Irish return for Vaughan
Yorkshire have put off making their toughest decision of the season so far - who to leave out when England captain Michael Vaughan joins the team for their Cheltenham and Gloucester Trophy clash with Ireland in Belfast tomorrow. Instead of dropping anyone
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Superb move decides York Senior Cup final
DRINGHOUSES won the York FA Saturday Senior Cup when they beat Huntington Rovers 1-0 in the final at Tockwith. The first clear chance fell to Dringhouses midfielder Craig McShane, who blasted the ball wide. John Lake then went close to scoring for Dringhouses
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Woman biker killed in crash
A WOMAN was killed when her high-powered motorbike crashed on the A162 between Sherburn-in-Elmet and Tadcaster. The victim, travelling towards Tadcaster, was accompanied by six other bikers when the crash occurred near to the Scarthingwell Golf Course
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Ronnie Wood exhibition, Nunnington Hall, Helmsley, until May 8
A ROLLING Stone gathers no moss, not least because guitarist Ronnie Wood is busy painting when he is not bestriding the world with the veteran British rockers. In a rare opportunity to see his art in the north, Nunnington Hall, near Helmsley, is holding
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Superb move decides York Senior Cup final
DRINGHOUSES won the York FA Saturday Senior Cup when they beat Huntington Rovers 1-0 in the final at Tockwith. The first clear chance fell to Dringhouses midfielder Craig McShane, who blasted the ball wide. John Lake then went close to scoring for Dringhouses
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Town wreck their chance
Harrogate Town manager Neil Aspin told his team to watch Southport's promotion celebrations on Saturday to get an idea of what it feels like after missing out on their chance to go up. Southport needed a point to be sure of the Nationwide North championship
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Copmanthorpe keep up their great form
COPMANTHORPE continued their excellent end-of-season form in Leeper Hare York and District League premier division by winning at T&L Selby. It was their third victory over T&L this season and takes Copmanthorpe's record to only one defeat in their
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Carnival time
BLINK and you could have been in South America. The York Carnival offered a colourful spectacle yesterday, bringing a samba procession through the city centre, with drums, whistles and maracas. The carnival visited other parts of the world too, celebrating
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Last over sixes glory
HITS for six in the final overs won the day in the rain-wrecked Hunters the Estate Agents York and District Senior Cricket League premier division programme. Because of waterlogged grounds and rain, only two premier division matches were played. In the
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Ready for the YIP-YAP pact?
JUST as you thought the General Election couldn't get any more exciting, a new political party throws its hat into the ring. Or at least it would, if it weren't too much effort. A man styling himself the Rt Hon Couch Potato LFB (which stands for lazy
