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All ticket opener for Knights?
YORK City Knights may make their first competitive game of 2006 all-ticket after it was confirmed they will kick off the season at home to Hull Kingston Rovers. The fixtures for next term were officially released today and, as revealed by the Evening
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Strain to land Scott
YORK City Knights appear to be in a three-horse race to sign highly-rated youngster Scott Murrell on loan from Leeds Rhinos. The Knights are waiting to hear back from Leeds about the chance of bringing the 20-year-old half-back to Huntington Stadium on
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Lennon to score - 30/11/05
Graham Lee, who was at yesterday's Go Racing In Yorkshire Awards Lunch in Ripon to receive the prize for being the top jumps jockey in the county last season, travels to Lincolnshire tomorrow in search of further success. He rides Lennon in the Racing
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Past master at recycling
We are all being encouraged to go green and recycle as much of our household waste as possible. Now it seems one York company director is determined to take the war on waste into the classroom. Education reporter Haydn Lewis spoke to Chris Moss of York
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Ace Dan's the man
SUPER-SUB Dan Wilson scored what is thought to be the fastest hat-trick in York Under-11s schoolboy football history as his side cruised to a 6-0 victory over Bradford. Wilson came on at half-time and scored his first from close range, outpaced the defence
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Mount plot course to title
ORIENTEERS at the Mount School, York, have mapped their way to the top. Their eight-strong team have been crowned champions of the small secondary schools' section in the British Orienteering Championships at Storthes Hall, Huddersfield. The Year 10 trio
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All Saints netballers march on
DOMINANT All Saints will fly the flag for York in the regional round of the national netball tournament in Sheffield in January. They swept aside all-comers in the county round when six teams battled it out for glory. All Saints defeated Easingwold 6-
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Margaret's net North lacrosse title
QUEEN Margaret's School at Escrick are on a sporting roll. Their senior lacrosse team have just been crowned North champions. They will be taking part in the Scottish Championships in Edinburgh in January and the National Championships at stowe in March
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The Robards Report: Lifeblood of future
Some of York's newest technology-led businesses are already becoming significant players on the world stage. These are the lifeblood for the city's future. They are home-grown and more likely to stay and develop in York. Too many of our present (and recent
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Milestone for bioscience in York
Bioscience York is celebrating its tenth anniversary in York tomorrow with a special symposium, where ten innovative bioscience businesses from across North Yorkshire will be describing their success and aspirations for the future. The half-day symposium
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Don't let Best put off donors
AS a liver transplant recipient 11 months ago, I am concerned about the effect of organ donations following the death of George Best. While waiting on the donor list, there were allegations of a reduction in donor volunteers following George's first illness
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No invitation
I AM appalled that so many people think young women should not dress as they wish because it could lead to rape. I am a grandma and a mum of young women, and just because a young woman shows cleavage or a lot of leg does not mean she is asking to be raped
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Cut staff instead
I WAS interested to read Coun Macdonald's reasons for needing to spend £30 million on a new council headquarters (November 18). While it may improve efficiency, the council the article gives a clear indication that the council has no intention of saving
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Nestl rumours
IT is hoped that Nestl Rowntree is not making excuses up about the Pension Protection Fund costing the company millions of pounds ("Nestl Deny Sweets Switch", November 28). What about the 1,600 York jobs, and the city economy? And the impact on people's
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It's Gordon's fault
THE Turner Report on pensions has already been sabotaged by Gordon Brown, who is said to believe that the key element of linking the state pension to earnings, as opposed to inflation, is unaffordable. The black hole in pensions was created by Gordon
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Throwing light
AS we are at the time of year where drivers don't seem to know which lights they are supposed to be using in different weather conditions, here is a brief reminder. 1 Sunny days: no requirement to have lights on 2 Dawn, dusk, dull, raining or mist: dipped
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Judge shows mercy to York killer
ONE of the three men jailed for killing a fellow drinker in a York flat could be released in time for Christmas. Paul Darch has had his sentence cut to 18 months - so he can have a home to go to when he leaves prison. The judge, Mr Justice Peregrine Simon
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Physios finding a job at last
PHYSIOTHERAPY students from York are finally finding jobs in their chosen field - six months after they finished their degrees. York St John College said a high proportion of its graduates had gained positions, despite national figures which show that
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Bungalows set for demolition
THE homes of more than 100 elderly people in York look set to be knocked down and replaced. City of York Council officers have recommended the demolition of the prefabricated "Discus" bungalows to people living in Faber Street, Regent Street and St Anne's
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Plea by mum over chip pans
GET rid of your chip pan now! That was the stark plea by the mother of a Selby fire victim, who died after putting the pan on, then falling asleep. Kevin Lowery, 24, died following a fire at his Denison Road home on July 16, despite valiant rescue attempts
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£60K cost of damage claims
DODGY kerbstones, domestic water leaks - the council's compensation bill stretched into many thousands over the past two years, the Evening Press can reveal. We asked City of York Council to release its compensation claims figures under the Freedom of
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Hobson fails in sentence plea
MARK HOBSON must serve his "whole life" behind bars the nation's most senior judge ruled today. The former Selby bin man was jailed for life in May this year at Leeds Crown Court after admitting murdering Claire Sanderson and her sister, Diane, at his
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All ticket opener for Knights?
YORK City Knights may make their first competitive game of 2006 all-ticket after it was confirmed they will kick off the season at home to Hull Kingston Rovers. The fixtures for next term were officially released today and, as revealed by the Evening
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Way we were
Wednesday, November 30, 2005 100 years ago The Grand Pygmalion, Boar Lane, Bank Street and Trinity Street, Leeds, Yorkshire's Great Stores and Drapery Emporium, where every section of the stores was claimed to be alive and interesting, while offering
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Nuclear reaction
Do we really need a new generation of nuclear power plants - or could greener sources provide the power we need? STEPHEN LEWIS reports. SO: Tony Blair has admitted it. He is considering commissioning a new generation of nuclear power stations to plug
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Acomb strike late to tame Panthers
Goals were the order of the day in the York FA Sunday Morning Senior Cup third round tie between rivals Acomb WMC and Ainsty Panthers. First blood was to Panthers who took a 2-0 lead through Thomas Reed and Chris Kamara before Paul Barker pulled a goal
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Cliffe's Grundy fun day
CLIFFE's topper was Tom Grundy to turn around their York FA U14s Minor Cup tie against Fulford. It was Fulford who struck first, but once Grundy levelled Cliffe took command. Grundy added three further goals, supplemented by Michael Brown and Jon-Jo Thompson
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Trio of clubs hit the eight track
EIGHT was great in the York FA Senior Minor Cup. Nestl Rowntree shattered ten-man Selby Town 8-1, the victors' plunder shared by Danny Penrose (2), Jimmy Heslop (2), Sam Harrison (2), Tom McGee and Scott Stewart. Real Cliffe went two goals up against
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No presents, but we're happy to help
BIRTHDAY boys and girls raised £160 for the Guardian Angels appeal by going without presents at their party. Tots attending a joint party to celebrate the second birthdays of Oliver Hannon, Milan Singh, Amber Sheridan and Lilly Quick were asked not to
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Bubbly company is a real corker
MOST people who launch new businesses dread the bubble bursting. But York entrepreneurs Kevin Francksen and Angie Mazs revel in it. The bubblier the better. They have launched The Classic Champagne Company, from their home in Howard Drive, Rawcliffe,
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Sir Don to open new NFU base
Sir Don Curry, who headed up the Government's Policy Commission on the Future Of Farming And Food, will open the National Farmers Union and NFU Mutual's prestigious new office in Pickering on Thursday. Sir Don, who is also chairman of NFU Mutual, will
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Let hospital do its work
YORK Hospital is exceeding expectations. Its three-star rating marks it out as one of the best. But it could be even better. It could do even more. Medical staff are keen to undertake extra operations, and bosses want to drive down waiting lists still
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A special man
THE archbishop's throne at York Minster has been occupied by many great characters down the centuries. But we can be certain that none of them was quite like Dr John Sentamu. It is not only his position as Britain's first black archbishop which made his
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Veteran effort
EARLIER this month I volunteered to help with the street collection for the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal. I would like to thank everyone who supported the cause by making a donation. By Saturday the donations I'd received amounted to a fantastic
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Just too high
COUN Simpson-Laing's sentiments on high density developments in the article "Housing Limits Plea Rejected" would have been most welcome had they not had such a hollow ring to them. It is not only the city centre that suffers from bad planning decisions
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Backing Blair
THANK you Elizabeth Earle for your letter supporting our Prime Minister (November 18). I agree with everything that you said. The apologists for the terrorists such as John Heawood (Letters, November 25) would rather blame Tony Blair than the perpetrators
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Summer finish for fire flats
HOUSEHOLDERS whose homes were gutted by the Fulford Place blaze in York should be able to move back in by next summer - a year after the devastating fire. Builder Taylor Woodrow has confirmed they have now started to rebuild the roof of the complex, of
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Girl power boosts boys
CITY of York Hockey Club's Under-10 boys' Hawks team had to borrow three players from their girls' team because of illness in their squad to fulfil their latest Yorkshire Youth League games. The Hawks lost their opener against Ben Rhydding 'B' 3-2 with
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Acomb strike late to tame Panthers
Goals were the order of the day in the York FA Sunday Morning Senior Cup third round tie between rivals Acomb WMC and Ainsty Panthers. First blood was to Panthers who took a 2-0 lead through Thomas Reed and Chris Kamara before Paul Barker pulled a goal
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Family slams justice system
THE family of murder victim Peter Robinson has hit out at the justice system, after one of his killers had his sentence cut. "It's totally wrong," said brother Alan Robinson, after hearing that killer Paul Darch had his two-year jail term reduced to 18
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Vics for City
YORK City will take on Conference North leaders Northwich Victoria in the first round of the FA Trophy. Northwich booked a December 17 meeting at KitKat Crescent after beating Hucknall Town 2-1 in last night's third qualifying round replay. The game will
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Hills' girlfriend is jailed for life
THE woman Rod Hills tried to save from a life of prostitution and drugs was today beginning a 17-year jail sentence for murdering a client. Vice girl Julie Long was helped by the former York council leader in 2003 to kick her heroin habit and give up
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Champion on red alert to keep title
SNOOKER king Stephen Maguire is coming back to York next week with a burning ambition to keep his UK title. The 24-year-old Scot who stunned star names on his way to the crown last year, is determined not to relinquish it without a fight. "You're going
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'Impossible job' facing York's outspoken new archbishop
Dr John Sentamu will face some huge challenges when he takes up residence at Bishopthorpe Palace following today's enthronement. The former Archdeacon of York, the Venerable George Austin, told MATTHEW WOODCOCK about the virtually "impossible job" facing
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Britain's first black Archbishop is enthroned in eagerly-awaited Minster ceremony
DR John Sentamu was this afternoon being enthroned as the 97th Archbishop of York. He sailed into the city from Bishopthorpe Palace to make history as Britain's first black Archbishop. More than 2,700 people were cramming into York Minster to watch the
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Arsenal bottles it again
NOW we've smelled everything. Fashion designers, models, pop stars - everyone brings out their own fragrance these days. But a football club? Final proof that modern players are a nothing but a bunch of sweet-smelling sissies who get more kicks at the
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Vics for City
YORK City will take on Conference North leaders Northwich Victoria in the first round of the FA Trophy. Northwich booked a December 17 meeting at KitKat Crescent after beating Hucknall Town 2-1 in last night's third qualifying round replay. The game will
