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Floating homes in wrong place
I WISH to respond to the article about the proposed development on the River Foss at the Dixon's Yard site (Floating homes to dock in city, July 29). As someone who is involved with the development of the waterways in and around York, I fully agree with
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Too much already
IN response to the letter from the Rev Tony Morgan re traffic on Tang Hall Lane, yes indeed the council has concerns about this problem. That is why they are proposing to generate even more traffic by creating a huge housing development at Osbaldwick,
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Marvellous Monty
THE Full Monty by the Shipton Theatre Company was the best modern musical show I have seen, professional or amateur. It deserves a replay at a larger venue. Old York can show New York how to do it. Best wishes to the company for Honk. Jean Lawn, Crossways
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Outrageous slur
MIKE Bentley's description (Saturday Soundoff, July 30) of the killing of Jean Charles de Menezes as a "public service" is outrageous. No hard evidence has so far been produced to suggest that Mr Menezes had committed any crime, let alone one which justified
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Not a game of tag
THE bombers who are after us are not playing tag you're out - and nor can we ask our security forces to do so, as some would have them do. Don't shoot to kill! Don't use stun guns! Don't keep them in captivity too long! Don't back America! Don't fight
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Don't rope in ID
IT WAS only a matter of time before a member of the Government stepped outside the sensible and considered approach adopted by political parties following the terror attacks on London. At the weekend, the hapless Geoff Hoon took such a step when he attempted
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How one woman inspired a Yorkshire village to help a Sri Lankan community still devastated by the ts
Despite the massive fundraising appeal to help them, many tsunami victims are still without basic necessities. CHRIS TITLEY learns of a North Yorkshire campaign to put one disaster-hit village back on its feet. ON the sparkling Indian Ocean, some distance
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Brown to strike - 02/08/05
Alan Brown can triumph at Pontefract tomorrow with the speedy Blue Maeve, who was narrowly beaten on the same course just over a week ago. Brown, a former top jump jockey who rode such famous horses as Night Nurse and Sea Pigeon, had a spell of training
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Aussie goes on trial for Tykes
YORKSHIRE CCC will put on show their 22-year-old trialist Australian fast bowler Mitchell Claydon in the three-day first class friendly match against Bangladesh 'A' which starts at Headingley tomorrow. Claydon, who has played cricket in New South Wales
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Safety firm lands BSkyB contract
A YORK firm which provides health and safety consultancy has landed a £30,000 contract with global broadcasting giant BSkyB for the second year running. Corporate Safety Solutions, which recently moved its headquarters from Poppleton to James Nicholson
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Come on England
SHOULDERS back, heads held high, snap to it - come on England, get in the zone. Buoyed by a sharp upswing in fortunes, we have waited all summer long for the Ashes collision against the world's greatest cricket side Australia. Now after just one Test,
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Alley scheme is extended
ALLEYWAYS in three areas of York look set to be closed to the public, in a bid to clamp down on crime and increase residents' security. An "alleygating" proposal before City of York Council has recommended the closure of the alleys behind Neville Street
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Storming Castle
WETHERBY Castlegarth are celebrating their centenary in style. Along with Civil Service, they have sealed promotion places from division two of the IT Sports Mixed Tennis League. Castlegarth, favourites to go up as champions, made it 12 wins out of 12
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Smith and Hodges sparkle for Clifton
WENDY Smith included a maximum for 23 and was matched with a 23 by Clifton 'A' colleague Jo Hodges in the York John Smith's Ladies Darts League division one win over Flag. Blacksmiths raced into a 3-0 lead before Sue Smith kick-started Leeman 'B's winning
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Villagers fight late bar bids
LOCALS in a community near York are fighting plans for both their village pubs to be able to stay open until the early hours. Dunnington village's two pubs, The Greyhound and the Cross Keys, have both submitted late opening applications to City of York
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Cheap tricks
School holidays can be expensive. Jo Haywood comes up with some cheap ideas to keep your children happy (and you teetering on the right side of sanity) until September. IT'S not enough that you have to spend more time with your kids during the summer
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Where is my apology?
WHISTLEBLOWER Linda Bigwood has told how she has received no apology since her attempt to expose psychiatrist William Kerr wrecked her career. The former York nurse was speaking a fortnight after an official report into the way the NHS handled complaints
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Bomb disposal team called in to aid archaeologists
WHAT do you do when you find a Roman sarcophagus and want to know what's inside? Archaeologist Mike Griffiths called in the Army Bomb Disposal Squad. The stone coffin - one of the first of its kind to be discovered in York for decades - was found during
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Grandma dies in A170 crash
AN ELDERLY woman died and her two young grand-daughters were injured in a horrific head-on crash. One of the girls was taken to hospital by air ambulance suffering from "very serious" injuries after the accident on the A170 between Pickering and Thornton-le-Dale
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Great idea, wrong place
PUBLIC opinion can be a boulder to push against. So plans to move the Arc Light Centre for the homeless from Leeman Road to a former school were always going to be difficult to sell to local residents. It is a sad comment on society that a hostel such
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Payout in flats row
A COURT case brought by a York couple who were suing the builders of a luxury flats development in the city has been settled. Taylor Woodrow chiefs revealed that Roger and Linda Bailey have accepted an offer, estimated to be a six-figure sum, after the
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It's the coast for me again
THEY call them the 'New Spartans'. Affluent families who for years have spent their holidays in the world's top hotels in luxury resorts around the world. Families who have every hi-tech mod con in their rooms, overnight laundry service and on-tap pampering
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That's funny, in fact it's a gas
HOW strange is this? Chief Reporter Mike Laycock was writing yesterday's page three story about a "gas leak" at York estate agency Otisdale when he needed a comment from gas transporters United Utilities. The company has only recently taken over responsibility
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Review: Youssou N'Dour and the Super Etoile, Harrogate International Festival , Harrogate Internatio
Even if you're on world music's A-list, it can take a little time to warm up a Harrogate audience. But within 20 minutes, Youssou N'Dour, the African star deemed big enough by Bob Geldof to appear at the Hyde Park Live 8 gig, had taken the crowd from
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McGurk back in loan deal
DARLINGTON defender David McGurk has rejoined York City in a six-month loan deal. McGurk, 22, played for the Minstermen in the second half of last night's 2-1 friendly victory over Sheffield Wednesday and has agreed to a second temporary stay at KitKat
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City fans' extra game
YORK City will stage a Reds v Blues match between their own players at KitKat Crescent on Saturday (3pm). Fans will also be invited to meet the team, who will be on hand to sign autographs and have their picture taken. Admission will be £3 for adults
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Nuclear debate
IT WAS disturbing to read about the "dumping of radioactive waste on our doorsteps" and sites in North Yorkshire being considered as nuclear waste "dustbins" (Radioactive waste list sparks fear, July 29). This sounds very emotive and one must question
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Troubled by faith
I STILL have relatives in York and read the Evening Press on line every now and then. I have other relatives in San Francisco and Denver and check their local papers quite often. Recently there were major stories about sex abuse of children in all three
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Appalling way to treat Street actor and his mum
I WAS appalled at the articles referring to Keith Drinkel. What possible business can his private life be to anyone else? Keith is a loving son who visits and supports his mum, especially since the death of his father. Had he been guilty of murder, theft
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Yes to IRA move
SURELY we should all be welcoming the IRA statement of 4pm on July 28, that their armed struggle is over, their men are to lay down their guns and all IRA recruits now agree to the Sinn Fein method of gaining political power via peaceful means. Cynicism
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York City 2, Sheffield Wednesday 1
YORK City boss Billy McEwan prides himself on producing fit football teams. Frustrated, at times, last season with the inability to play at a tempo he required, McEwan has since recruited a side that he believes can deliver in that department. Only Chris
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Commercial Property spotlight: Investors scramble for new offices
PENSION fund investors are scrambling for spaces in four small offices being built on part of the former RR Donnelly site at Ouse Acres off Boroughbridge Road, York. The project, known as Isis, is being developed by ASP Venture Partnership led by the
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Review: A Summer Gala Evening of Dance and Song, Grand Opera House, York
MAKE that A Summer Gala Evening of Dance and Song and Turns. Here was a chocolate box of dancing delights and more besides, in aid of the Yorkshire Ballet Seminars held each summer at York St John College. Director Marguerite Porter called up a galaxy
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Oh, it's all such a chore
SOME days everything seems such a bother. It's the relentless, mind-numbing repeat tasks that drive me up the wall, and sometimes I can't even be bothered to crawl back down again. Some jobs give me a real sense of satisfaction, especially if they are
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Car park homes face rejection
A PLAN to build four new townhouses on a car park in central York is set to be booted out by council chiefs after police said it could be a haven for antisocial behaviour. Councillors are also set to turn down the plan, from Tropicwatch Ltd, to build
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Event raises £12,000 for charity
COMPETITORS gathered in York for a special charity version of the cult game-show, It's A Knockout. The event, held on the city's racecourse, saw teams battle it out over a series of bizarre events while helping raise money for Macmillan Cancer Relief.
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Snowball gets Bridge rolling towards Lord's
LORD'S is once again beckoning for Sheriff Hutton Bridge in the National Village Knockout Cup - if they can go one step better than last year's semi-final exit. Teenage bowler Danny Snowball swept through the order at North Yorkshire and South Durham
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Scheme to tame blackspot on A19
A NOTORIOUS accident spot that has been the scene of horrific road crashes is the focus of a new safety plan. The junction of Wheldrake Lane and the A19 at Crockey Hill has claimed the lives of at least four people in the last decade, with many more suffering
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Paul in Winters' discontent joy
ONE of York's up-and-coming bowlers, Paul Humphreys, won the men's singles title in the 38th York Open Bowls Tournament at the first attempt. He beat experienced Hull bowler Tim Winters 21-19 after staging a tremendous fightback. It did not look good
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Residents' task force to fight homeless plan
A SPECIAL "task force" has been set up to fight plans for a controversial homeless centre. The Clifton Residents' Association and Grosvenor Terrace Residents' Association have formed a joint committee to oppose plans to relocate the Arc Light Centre to
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McGurk back in loan deal
DARLINGTON defender David McGurk has rejoined York City in a six-month loan deal. McGurk, 22, played for the Minstermen in the second half of last night's 2-1 friendly victory over Sheffield Wednesday and has agreed to a second temporary stay at KitKat
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Be sure, be safe
THESE are twitchy times for Army bomb disposal experts, whose skills are crucial in the most dangerous of situations. So an ancient tomb must have made for a refreshing change. Archaeologists working at the Mount in York called in the Army Bomb Disposal
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City's march on culture
YORK ambassadors have been travelling round the country in an effort to spread the word of two of the city's top cultural attractions. As the York Roman Festival got under way, secretary Nick Eggleton and organiser Keith Mulhearn donned full Roman dress
