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Hotte makes a rare switch
NEW signing Mark Hotte has become the first Scarborough player to join York City for 50 years. In fact, only three players in City's 83-year history have swapped the Seadogs to pursue a career with the Minstermen. The last footballer to travel the rarely-trodden
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Way we were
Friday, June 3, 2005 100 years ago A correspondent signing himself Mr J Carroll, of Castlegate, York, wrote that the Police and Law Courts, the Opera House, and public newsrooms had rendered Clifford Street one of the most frequented thoroughfares of
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Walking the walk - 03/06/05
Alan Munro, the former York-based jockey, who turned his back on racing for four years before returning this season, can crown his comeback with a sensational win in tomorrow's Vodafone Derby. Munro teams-up with Walk In The Park, trained in France by
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Primed for a revolution
A YORK firm which has designed revolutionary communications software is on the verge of a multi-million pound breakthrough. The Morrice Partnership Ltd, based at the IT Centre in York Science Park, has invented NETp.a., a system which taps the brains
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Green Nigel fits the bill
NIGEL COULTAS has been appointed director of amenity sales for Johnsons of Whixley. The £10 million turnover firm, which was finalist in the Environmental Business of the Year category in last year's Evening Press Business Awards, grows millions of trees
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Engineering firm's three of a kind is a World Class first
EXCELLENT, excellent, excellent in that order...a North Yorkshire precision engineering firm has picked up a prestigious national industry award for a third successive year. Claro Precision Engineering of Knaresborough came out on top at the strongly
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Review: Joe Jackson, Todd Rundgren and Ethel, Grand Opera House, York
WHAT an inspired combination: Two of the most influential popular musicians of their generation plus a string quartet with attitude. The climax of a memorable gig was their interpretation of that classic by The Beatles, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, with
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Preview: Donovan, Grand Opera House, York, June 4
Sixties singer Donovan is on the road with his own Beat Cafe. He tells Charles Hutchinson what's happening. THE beat goes on for Donovan. In his 40th anniversary year since his first hit, Catch The Wind - number four in March 1965, pop pickers - he is
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Preview: Hard-fi, Fibbers, June 10
HARD-FI'S gig at Fibbers next Friday, re-arranged from April, has sold out. The four blokes in combats from Staines play York in the lead-up to the July 4 release of their debut full-length album, Stars Of CCTV, on Necessary Records/Atlantic Records.
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Preview: Jazz notes
AUSTRALIAN vocalist Anita Wardell has establishes herself as a leading light on the British jazz circuit. As a teacher, she has mentored many of the young singers coming to prominence, Clare Teal being one. Tonight (3rd) Anita and her quartet come to
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Lucas aids push
Yorkshire left-arm fast bowler David Lucas virtually guaranteed that his contract will be extended to the end of the season by capturing 6-20 on his first team debut against Leeds-Bradford Universities at Headingley yesterday. And Australian paceman Adam
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All-rounders switch for York
York CC are virtually unchanged for their Yorkshire League trip to bottom four Hull this weekend with only one alteration to Monday's team that narrowly lost to Yorkshire Academy. All-rounder Tom Bartram comes in for lower order Mike Mortimer for the
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Going great guns
THE 52nd anniversary of the Queen's coronation was marked with a 21-gun salute in York. A 19-strong firing party from 40 Regiment Royal Artillery, based in Topcliffe, Thirsk, fired four 105mm light guns in the city's Museum Gardens at the stroke of noon
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Bus hope to go the extra mile
AN EXTRA morning journey could be added to a York bus service linking Acomb with the city centre to appease unhappy residents. City transport chiefs have agreed to explore with bus company First the possibility of adding an early journey to the Service
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Preview: Little Shop Of Horrors, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, York, June 7-11
GILLY Adam is directing her first production for Rowntree Musical Theatre, following the retirement of the stalwart Clive Hailstone last year. Gilly is a familiar figure in York theatre circles, first performing with the York Theatre Royal repertory company
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Preview: Ladies' Day, Hull Truck Theatre, Hull, until June 25
With Royal Ascot on the horizon, Charles Hutchinson introduces a play with a racing flavour. LADIES' Day at Royal Ascot at York will be every day from now until June 25... but it won't be in York. Confused? Don't be. Amanda Whittington's new comedy drama
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Last Smarties tube rolls off production line
IT WAS the end of an era for a confectionery icon. This was the scene as the last circular Smarties tubes rolled off the production line at the Nestl Rowntree factory in York. Members of staff gathered to mark the occasion, brought about because of a
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Review: Sister Josephine Kicks The Habit, Helmsley Arts Centre, May 27-28; Selby Arts Centre, June 4
JAKE Thackray had long nurtured the idea of a stage musical in which his dales tales and disparate characters from his humorous songs would find a home. Too late for the late, great Jake now, alas, but the baton has been passed to Ian McMillan, the ever
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York pub wins 2.30am licence
A REAL ale pub in a residential area in York could open as late as 2.30am after being granted a late licence - only the second pub in the city to gain the special measures. A number of residents living close to The Swan Inn, in Bishopgate Street, objected
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Hotte makes a rare switch
NEW signing Mark Hotte has become the first Scarborough player to join York City for 50 years. In fact, only three players in City's 83-year history have swapped the Seadogs to pursue a career with the Minstermen. The last footballer to travel the rarely-trodden
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Child leukaemia fear on pylons
CAMPAIGNERS against a massive line of power pylons in the Vale of York said research released today suggesting a link between electricity lines and childhood leukaemia added weight to their arguments. Researchers estimated that youngsters living within
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Turning attention to spin bowling
YORK youngsters are trying to spin their way to success thanks to an ex-Aussie Test star. Former Australian international and off-break bowler Ashley Mallett, who made his Test cricket debut in England at The Oval in the Ashes tour of 1968, has been coaching
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Plussy cat
A NEW Jaguar S-Type has been launched. Designated as "Plus" models there will be three versions, the entry level 2.5-litre, the 2.5-litre SE and the 2.5-litre Sport. Prices start at £25,995. The Plus models are in fact the run out edition of the 2.5-litre
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Six of the best motor caravans
MOTOR caravanning is growing in popularity. As more families recognise the fun and freedom that can be enjoyed in a mobile home, so manufacturers and importers are answering the challenge to provide the ideal holiday on wheels. Many of the latest motor
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Langwith Late Summer Exhibition, Norman Rea Gallery, University of York, June 6 to 24
THE painting life of Jack Hellewell will be celebrated in the Langwith Late Summer Exhibition at the University of York. Yorkshireman Jack, who was born in Bradford in 1920 and died in 2000, called himself a fanatical painter, but such was his reticence
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Probe power cancer links
A NEW study into the potential risks to health of living close to high-voltage power lines is likely to cause alarm, while also re-igniting all the old arguments. There has long been concern in the Vale of York about the implications to health of the
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Mick's back to add seconds clout for Knights
KNIGHTS coach Mick Cook is set to make second-row switches for tomorrow's game against Blackpool, writes Peter Martini. The experienced Mick Ramsden will return for only his second start of the season, with Darren Callaghan sitting this one out, thus
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Cook ramming home warning
MICK Cook has warned his players to concentrate on getting their performance right tomorrow rather than going gung-ho for a plethora of points. York City Knights go into tomorrow's clash with bottom-club Blackpool level on points at the top of the LHF
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Diana reminder at the palace
IF Prince Charles and Camilla are booked in at Bishopthorpe Palace for Royal Ascot, as rumours suggest, one tiny detail may have been overlooked. Every time the heir and his duchess trip in or out of the ancient house they will be reminded of his first
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Cannabis must stay outlawed
The letter "War on drugs is war on our people" (June 1) prompts me to say: prohibition of cannabis is the best thing that has happened in Britain, because who wants people driving cars while doped up? Can you imagine the accidents? The problem of crime
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Who will pay up?
I am not at all surprised City of York Council approved plans for the development of Germany Beck (Germany calling, May 30). It is typical of the soulless politics of "being competitive" that has so dominated the government of Tony Blair and notably that
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Ascot holiday
Give the schoolchildren a holiday When will we ever see another Ascot in York? All the excess traffic.... Crowds of visitors... Give our schoolchildren a holiday... They may even see the Queen. Anne Chelton, Foss Islands Road, York. Updated: 09:19 Friday
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Action, not words
It is unfortunate that David Horton chooses to claim the idea of recycling is not being "sold" to residents (Letters, June 1). With the changes still several months away, I assure readers that I am working very hard with others to prepare an exciting
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Smelling of roses
WITH all the controversy over the proposed introduction of wheelie bins for garden waste and the fortnightly collection of household waste, the possibility of bins becoming smelly can be easily overcome. For a small fee a team call once a month and pressure-wash
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Quiet, please
IN response to Mr Shillito's letter (May 24), he omitted to refer to the interminable noise from the motorbikes which frequent the Clifton Backies on an almost daily basis. One cannot sit in the garden in peace because of the horrendous noise they make
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Ghostly request
I AM very interested in ghosts and haunted places. I hope to write a book on the subject, but would like new stories never published before. I wonder if any of your readers have any true ghost stories they have heard or experienced? When I holidayed in
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Keep the noise down!
TEN years ago I bought a flat in St Giles Gate, knowing full well that having the privilege of living in the city centre we would be subject to a certain amount of noise. However, in my view and in the view of many others, a loud band is over the top.
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Shifting ground
YORK City's Conference rivals Northwich Victoria are facing relegation to the Conference North after failing to convince league officials that they have any security of tenure over their new ground. The Victoria Stadium complied with Conference regulations
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Are spot fines the right way to tackle menace of chewing gum?
Yes... says York MP Hugh Bayley, who has spoken in Parliament about the nuisance of the sticky blobs. THE problem with chewing gum is that councils across the country have to pay £100 million a year to clean it off pavements and public places. You look
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Meet the golden guys
DRAX Power Ltd of Selby has won a top award for health and safety. The power station organisation has received the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents' Gold Award. Dave Woodward, Drax's health and safety officer, received the accolade from Lord
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Review: Mark Eitzel, Fibbers, York
AS Mark Eitzel would say, to disappear in the spotlight is not easy. The cult American songwriter gave an idiosyncratic performance full of squalour, self loathing, love and possible redemption. Many would probably prefer opener Amy Smith's coffee table
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Celebs under starter's orders
ROYAL ASCOT is only days away - and it is time to get your bets on for which celebrities are likely to turn up. With help from a leading betting agent the Evening Press can today reveal the likely odds on which VIPs will be donning their glad-rags for
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York crash cabbie able to work again
CABBIE Richard Smith who suffered massive injuries in a car smash is back behind the wheel. York taxi-driver Mr Smith sustained massive injuries when a goods van ploughed in to his car on a wet road nine months ago. Doctors told 6ft 2in tall Mr Smith
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Preview: Bev Jones & Company, Grand Opera House, York, June 5
BEV Jones will sing in public for the first time in 17 years on Sunday, living up to the title of his song-and-dance revue at the Grand Opera House, York. Bev is presenting I Got The Music In Me, his celebration concert of his many years as the doyen
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Preview: The Other Side Comedy Club, City Screen, York, June 5
JIM Jeffries has come a long way since his first comedy spot in Sydney at the age of 17. On Sunday, the Western Australian ends up in York at The Other Side Comedy Club. Jeffries is a celebrity in his home city of Perth. "But then even local newsreaders
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Help shape tomorrow on World Environment Day
PUT up a pledge and help save the world from global warming. That's at the heart of an energy-saving drive that will be marked in York and across the globe on Sunday. Residents will be encouraged to sign up for a pledge and show that a small change in
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Ladies' toilet charge panned
WOMEN are demanding much more for their money from city centre toilets as the cost of spending a penny in York doubled. The state of the public lavatories came under fire following an announcement that the charge for the ladies in Coppergate and Parliament
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Mark loses battle against disease
A BRAVE York man who was a well-known figure on the city's scooter scene has lost his battle against leukaemia. Mark Miller, 34, who was originally from Acomb, was diagnosed with the disease while living with his girlfriend, Dawn Cox, about two-and-a-half
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Nines kick off with big opener
FAIRFAX Trophy holders West Indies Wahoos will go head-to-head with Challenge Cup giantkillers Sharlston Rovers in a mouthwatering opener to this years York 9s festival. The reigning champions exploded onto the scene last year when they beat favourites
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Mick's back to add seconds clout for Knights
KNIGHTS coach Mick Cook is set to make second-row switches for tomorrow's game against Blackpool, writes Peter Martini. The experienced Mick Ramsden will return for only his second start of the season, with Darren Callaghan sitting this one out, thus
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Graffiti yob avoids jail
GRAFFITI vandal Daniel Farmeary could spend the next six months cleaning up the trail of destruction he left around York. The teenager avoided a prison sentence despite admitting to more than 25 attacks on property that caused damage estimated at more
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Cook ramming home warning
MICK Cook has warned his players to concentrate on getting their performance right tomorrow rather than going gung-ho for a plethora of points. York City Knights go into tomorrow's clash with bottom-club Blackpool level on points at the top of the LHF
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Beating the baby blues
MOST women expect to be overcome with joy at the birth of their babies - but for some, hopes are dashed as they enter a downward spiral into a dark depression. On Monday, celebrity mums like Fern Britton and Brooke Shields will talk openly on prime time
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Sonata hits the right note
MANY years ago I went for a test drive in the Hyundai Sonata at a time when it, and indeed the car's manufacturer, were relatively new to Britain's roads. I almost bought one, but eventually I was swayed to buy a family saloon from a more-established
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All change
WITH 60 per cent of Volvo's UK customers now choosing diesel power, it should come as no real surprise that two new versions of the five-cylinder turbo-diesel engine are to be introduced. The D5 engine's power output increases from 163bhp to 185bhp and
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Who's that girl?
WITH Royal Ascot looming, let's consider the the runners and riders - not horses and jockeys, but celebrities. The biggest social event in recent memory in York will attract all sorts of big name racing fans, and celebrity-spotters will have a field day
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Blair thanks lucky stars
OH, it must have been the ultimate indignity for the leaders of Britain, France and Germany - a pet project blown right out of the water by the people of Europe. Bitter recriminations followed. Was there any point continuing with the programme? Should
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Wrong on cancer
So cannabis is highly effective in cancer treatment (Letters, June 1)? I am truly lost for words. There was I thinking cannabis is a major cause of cancer, because of its high tar content. Of course, if you're familiar with the work of Dr Zuo-Feng Zhang
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999's so fine
I thank the 999 service, the professional and nursing staff for the care I received in the intensive care unit and wards 22, 36 and 39 during my recent stay in York Hospital Stroke Unit. There was compassion and cheerfulness and nothing was too much trouble
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Smug leader
Presumably your leader comment 'Lure of York' (May 31) was a failed attempt at humour. If York is 'a great place to live' it certainly doesn't need such smugly satisfied prose to endorse it. As a Londoner I take exception to being described as "grumpier
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Buy plastic bags
Hilary McElroy (Letters, May 26) stated it can take up to 1,000 years for plastic bags to decay in landfill sites. In view of this, I think we should all use the large plastic bags on readily on sale at supermarkets, costing 10p, which can be used many
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Super staff
I compliment the staff at York City Library for their fantastic service and helpful and friendly customer relations. I had not been to York Library for years because I have relocated to Nottinghamshire, but when I visited a sick friend in the city, I
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The professionals
I RECENTLY had to take my wife to the accident and emergency department at York Hospital after an accident. From the receptionist to nurses, sister and doctor, they were all true professional, dedicated, caring staff. We were made comfortable and at ease
