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Beat the bully
Bullying is again under the spotlight in the run-up to anti-bullying week next week and the campaign's blue wristbands will be spotted on the wrists of pupils across the country. Education reporter Haydn Lewis paid a visit to a York primary school to
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Clifton football kings
CLIFTON With Rawcliffe have been crowned the York Junior School PTA Five-A-Side champions. The Rawcliffe Lane school emerged victorious in the 20-strong under-11s' tournament that was held at the New Earswick Sports Ground. Goals from captain Lewis Rhodes
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Darren's triple century
A TRIPLE century from Darren Lehmann has sent a strong message to Yorkshire fans that the club's Australian left-hander is still as run-hungry as ever. Lehmann, who returns to Yorkshire next season for the final year of his contract, smashed an unbeaten
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The Robards Report: The big ifs in business
"If only....!" How often do we hear those words? "If only....things were in someway different....then I might be able to achieve my goals". This attitude often applies to people thinking about starting up their own business. "If only I had a good idea
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Pupils take stock
Nobody takes stock like these pupils from Whitby Community College who picked up £1,000 for their school in the North Yorkshire leg of the Norwich Union Stock Market Challenge at York Racecourse. They beat 26 other school teams taking part in the competition
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Revamp for 'Agatha' hotel
THREE historic rooms at a top Harrogate hotel have been given a makeover by a Knaresborough company as part of a £5 million refurbishment. The Old Swan Hotel in Swan Road, which dates back to 1840, is famous for being the hotel where novelist Agatha Christie
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Top honour for Viking team
Viking Management Systems, the computer company on the Pocklington Industrial estate, took top honours at the first Sage Circle of Excellence awards ceremony in Edinburgh. Sage, the world's leading provider of accounting and business management software
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York on course for free event
A LETTER has gone out to 1,600 business people urging them to converge on the free Evening Press Business 2 Business Event at York Racecourse tomorrow. It has been signed by Len Cruddas, chief executive of the York and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
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Question of timing
WHEN I sat down to write last week's column about the dreaded concept of ovulation, I must admit I did wonder how people would react to the mention of such an unnatural topic. But I never imagined how much of a chord it would strike with the people around
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Work cut out
AFTER what seems like years, the Conservative leadership campaign finally rolled into our neck of the woods yesterday. And at a meeting in York, the two Davids, Cameron and Davis, attempted to talk up their Yorkshire credentials. If this was the only
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The price of a late-night drink
UNTIL I read Tessa Jowell's article in the Evening Press (November 10), I stood with the police, health service, judges, local authorities and most of the general public in not quite grasping how 24-hour opening for bars will make our streets safer at
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Shame on Emmerdale production staff
THE writers and producers of Emmerdale should be ashamed of themselves, to have given the grand old gentleman of the series, Seth Armstrong, a funeral without his beloved Betty being there. To show her in the woods in a mock gathering does not help the
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Hunt supporters guilty of hypocrisy
I HAVE rarely read a more hypocritical load of nonsense than that which was written by John Haigh, of the Countryside Alliance (Letters, November 6). He states that anti-hunt protesters show no respect for the law. Was it not the Countryside Alliance
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Political decision
MANY residents in York have deep concerns about the appointment of Dr Sentamu as Archbishop of York. I was appalled by the appointment. Theologically, I do not think anyone can deny there were those much better qualified. This was a politically correct
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Waste not
SO, Ruth Potter and her anti-recycling Labour councillors believe the garden waste recycling scheme is "counterproductive" (Letters, November 4). Over the first four weeks of the scheme participation in doorstep recycling has increased, the amount of
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Seethe with anger
I WOULD like to know what people's opinions are regarding the use of fireworks. I know there is new legislation, but it does not seem to have eased the problems. I appreciate that around November 5 we may be subjected to the constant barrage of explosives
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Railway louts
I AGREE entirely with K Jackson that loutish behaviour on trains (some, though not all, of which is alcohol-fuelled) is a big problem. I'm not entirely convinced, however, that stopping alcohol sales on trains would achieve very much. When I travelled
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Now tower says no to Iron Mike
MIKE Tyson's sightseeing visit to York has been delivered another knock-out blow - by bosses at a major historical landmark. Top attraction Clifford's Tower has announced that the former heavyweight boxing champion and his entourage will not be welcome
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Retired couple feel 'deserted' after losing service of MS carers
A COUPLE who relied on the daily help of carers feel "deserted" after being left in the lurch without warning. Julia Brown has suffered from Multiple Sclerosis for more than 30 years and now has the use of only one arm. Devoted husband, Stuart, helps
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Patients put through their paces before major ops at York Hospital
ELDERLY patients are being tested on exercise bikes - as part of a scheme to assess their fitness before operations. York District Hospital is achieving some of the best survival rates of pensioners after surgery of any medical centre in the country.
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World caves in on York-based club's challenge
A DISASTROUS performance in Sunday's fourth round of the Yorkshire Winter League leaves York-based Anglers' World with little chance of retaining their title. After slumping to a lowly seventh place on an out-of-sorts Ouse between Hunters Lodge and Linton
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Darren's triple century
A TRIPLE century from Darren Lehmann has sent a strong message to Yorkshire fans that the club's Australian left-hander is still as run-hungry as ever. Lehmann, who returns to Yorkshire next season for the final year of his contract, smashed an unbeaten
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Transport boss stays amid fury
UNDER fire transport boss Ann Reid's refusal to step down during an investigation into the "green light affair" was "incredibly damaging" and a "serious misjudgement", according to Labour leader Dave Merrett. Labour councillors attacked Coun Reid, who
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York end 'Trees run
NESTLE Rowntree RUFC were beaten 21-24 by a dramatic last minute try from York III at Mille Crux. It was 'Trees' first defeat since their opening game of the season. York opened the scoring with a converted try from their backs. 'Trees hit back with three
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Should junk food be taxed?
Stephen Lewis reports on the great British fast food debate featuring takeaways and "ping cuisine" microwave meals. A LEADING public health expert has called for a tax on unhealthy foods after shock figures revealed poor eating habits were costing the
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Supreme fancy - 16/11/05
Supreme Serenade can hit a high note at Wincanton tomorrow by notching her first win over fences. The six-year-old, trained by Philip Hobbs, was a prolific winner last season over hurdles and promises to do at least as well over the major obstacles. There
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Get your school in the news
IF YOU want to get your school in the news or fancy being a reporter why not visit the My York News website. My York News is a website for ordinary people to write the news or publish their pictures. Sports days, awards evenings, new teachers arriving
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Hot-shot Steve takes wind out of Ryedale sails
HAT-TRICK hero Steve Sailes sank Ryedale Sports Club as Black Swan, Pickering, stormed to a 2-1 RJF Homes Beckett League division one victory. After Marc Dobson shot Swan in front after only 47 seconds, Sailes struck with a 15-yard volley, a diving header
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Town boss Aspin backs off-target Wood
FORMER York City defender Leigh Wood has had the finger of blame lifted after missing the decisive penalty in last night's shoot-out which saw Harrogate Town tumble out of the FA Cup. The 22-year-old midfielder from Selby saw his sudden death penalty
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Superfit kids to fly York banner at nationals
TWO York area schools will be represented at the National Biathlon Championships in the spring after qualifying at the North East regional championships at Ampleforth College. St Olave's School won the Year 7 boys event with Edward Clarkson doubling up
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Big feat by little school
ST MARY'S Primary School beat the odds to claim the Peter Feasby Celebration Hockey Trophy. The small Askham Richard school saw off 27 other primary schools from around the city to win the second annual tournament, taking the title off Robert Wilkinson
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Grist to the Mill
MILLTHORPE Schools' girls' team were convincing winners of the North East round of the English Schools Cross Country Cup at Whitby. They now go through to the national final at Leeds on December 3. The Millthorpe team was Sophie Hunter in 3rd place, Katie
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Lessons in taking risks
OUR hearts go out to the family of Joe Lister. He set out for the adventure of his young lifetime on Monday, but within hours that excitement had turned to horror. Joe's death in a caving accident is a shocking tragedy. The loss to his family and friends
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Wrong decision
WHILE I agree with Mr Collingwood that our troops should be brought home from the Middle East (Letters, November 14), I take issue with his intimation that Selby's Labour MP John Grogan did the right thing in voting against the 90-day detention period
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Favourite mantra
THE ever-reasonable and tolerant Heather Causnett writes in defence of Hugh Bayley's loyal support for the Government over 90-day detention without trial (Letters, November 11). And indeed how could anyone oppose such a measure? As Mark Steel recently
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Schoolboy dies in cave tragedy
A TEENAGE boy has died after becoming trapped in a cave while on a school trip. Police are investigating the death of Joseph Lister, 14, a pupil at Tadcaster Grammar School. He was brought out of the Manchester Hole cave system in Upper Nidderdale after
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'Please don't snooker our snooker' plea to Barbican campaigners
"DON'T snooker the snooker." That was the message today from the Save Our Barbican campaigners to their own supporters today. The campaign is urging its members not to threaten the UK Snooker Tournament by opposing a new licence application. Campaigners
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£1.7m to beat the floods
FLOOD defences are set for a £1.7 million boost in a bid to protect more than 500 York properties through the 21st century. Embankments defending homes in the Leeman Road area from the River Ouse came perilously close to failure during the 2000 floods
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Hot-shot Steve takes wind out of Ryedale sails
HAT-TRICK hero Steve Sailes sank Ryedale Sports Club as Black Swan, Pickering, stormed to a 2-1 RJF Homes Beckett League division one victory. After Marc Dobson shot Swan in front after only 47 seconds, Sailes struck with a 15-yard volley, a diving header
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The two Davids woo Tory party activists
THE two contenders for the Conservative Party leadership locked horns in York - and promised to put Yorkshire affairs at the top of their agenda. David Cameron and David Davis held a hustings debate for the city's Tory members at York Racecourse last
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Bishop on the mark for England
YORK City striker Andy Bishop was on target for the England National Game XI in a 2-0 victory over a Belgian representative team last night. Bishop, who partnered Grays Athletic forward Jamie Slabber, found the net during the European Challenge Trophy
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Good samaritan speaking riddle
A SAMARITAN who went to the aid of the victim of a sexual assault may not have been aware of her ordeal because the victim has a speech impediment, York Police have revealed. Police want to speak to key witnesses following the attack in the grounds of
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Town boss Aspin backs off-target Wood
FORMER York City defender Leigh Wood has had the finger of blame lifted after missing the decisive penalty in last night's shoot-out which saw Harrogate Town tumble out of the FA Cup. The 22-year-old midfielder from Selby saw his sudden death penalty
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Teachers and coaches in glowing tributes to talented sportsman Joe Lister
"A KEEN sportsman and a great role model for younger children." That was how tragic Joe Lister was described today. Joe, 14, died after becoming trapped in a cave in Upper Nidderdale on Monday, and tributes to the youngster were today being paid by the
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Boxer's short circuit of York
SNUBBED by the Jorvik Viking Centre, spurned by Clifford's Tower - what's York got against the Baddest Man On The Planet? Quite how either attraction plans to stop Mike Tyson paying them a visit next week is not clear. Perhaps a crack English Heritage
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Bishop on the mark for England
YORK City striker Andy Bishop was on target for the England National Game XI in a 2-0 victory over a Belgian representative team last night. Bishop, who partnered Grays Athletic forward Jamie Slabber, found the net during the European Challenge Trophy
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Way we were
Tuesday, November 16, 2005 100 years ago A sketch drawing was printed of the Clifton Green drinking trough and lichgate roof, with the enclosing rails, which had recently been the subject of some discussion in connection with the fatality to a cyclist
