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Winston win bid - 08/12/05
Doncaster in the north and Cheltenham in the south take centre stage on jumping's racing front tomorrow, but Wolverhampton in the Midlands is the destination for York-based jockey Robert Winston as he bids to seal his comeback this week with a winner.
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Thin blue line
REGARDING the proposed police force merger, option one, on face value, would be the best option for York and North Yorkshire, as this would give one officer to 1.15 kilometres. Option two would illustrate police shortages in that it gives one officer
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Right to life
YOUR correspondent from Sheffield, Mr Arnott, shows a lamentable lack of knowledge of Europe and its institutions (Letters, November 29). Britain played a major role in setting up the Council of Europe and it is that institution which safeguards our human
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Off their trollies
I WOULD like people to be aware of the well-dressed ladies of York who seem to have the right to steal and then abandon Marks & Spencer's trollies. They are usually left at the St Saviourgate taxi rank, bus stops or car parks. How dare they! So thoughtless
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Chronic pain
I AM writing with reference to the article regarding the York Pain Clinic (October 27). When I developed chronic pain I was referred by my GP to the York Pain Clinic and was seen by consultant Dr P Hall. He was very kind and sympathetic and was able to
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Santa Claus is coming to town
THE Priory Street Rock Church, in York, has scored again with the great Father Christmas arrival. Crowds of children roared with delight as he appeared on the rooftop with his sack of toys. What a great idea, what a spectacle, even great grandma had a
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Acts of kindness
ON Monday, November 21, I had the misfortune to slip on the ice and fall off my bike in Lendal, York, at about 11.20am. I am really grateful to the group of people who stopped to help, who got the bike off me, got me on to the pavement and picked up everything
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Too dense
I WOULD like to respond to David Smith's letter in relation to planning density levels (November 30). The Draft Local Plan - Fourth Set Of Changes is the tool that City of York Council uses for development control purposes in planning. It states: "Applications
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Virgin soldiers
MANY of your readers will have served in the Army during the 1940s and 1950s as National Servicemen - the "Virgin Soldiers". Some of us completed our service in the Pay Corps in the UK, Germany and many other parts of the world. An RAPC "Old Boys" Association
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Shops boost for new city centre site
MORE jobs and shopping opportunities are being created in the city with the arrival of several major retailers. Spanish clothing chain Zara opened in the new Spurriergate development yesterday and other high street stores, including fashion giant H&
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City flood fight hope
SEVERAL areas of York could be in line for improved flood defences - but only after a lengthy wait. The Environment Agency (EA) has revealed that it wants to give better protection for properties in parts of Clementhorpe, South Esplanade, Marygate, Skeldergate
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Goose chase
SICK driving antics are being blamed for the bloody deaths of four geese found on a city centre York street. The mangled bodies of the unfortunate birds were found feet apart in Clifford Street by York street cleaning chief Paul Willey as he was doing
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Tight battle
York men's indoor bowls team went through to the next round of the Egham Trophy competiton when they scraped home 88-79 against Ryedale, writes Ian Clough. Trailing on aggregate for much of the game they were boosted by a good performance from the rink
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Farewell to a pink princess
SHE was the "pink princess", with a "lop-sided smile and a wicked glint in her eye". It was a sea of pink coats, scarves and dresses, as hundreds packed into St Stephen's Church, at Acomb, York, to pay their last respects to brave Kelsie Copping - whose
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It's captain slog
MARK Hotte is determined to prove his worth as York City captain after a stop-start beginning to his KitKat Crescent career. The former Scarborough defender ended seven weeks on the sidelines with a fractured shoulder by completing 90 minutes in the reserves
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Chipping in
EACH member of the Royal Family will be asked to support the York Minster restoration appeal. The pledge came during a flying visit to the city by the Duke of York to promote the latest scheme to help restore the historic cathedral to its former glory
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It's captain slog
MARK Hotte is determined to prove his worth as York City captain after a stop-start beginning to his KitKat Crescent career. The former Scarborough defender ended seven weeks on the sidelines with a fractured shoulder by completing 90 minutes in the reserves
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City duo set for diverse journeys
YORK Acorn ARLC and New Earswick All Blacks face long journeys to reach the third round of the GMB Union National Cup as both travel to deepest Cumbria. The former take on struggling Flimby, who are rooted to the foot of the Cumberland League's bottom
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Identity theft - don't become a victim
City of York Council Trading Standards is concerned at the rise of identity theft. It is estimated more than 100,000 people are affected annually in the UK, costing the British economy over £1.3 billion each year. Identity theft occurs when your personal
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Gladys gets the pip
This is my Dad's hen, Gladys. Dad came back from his holiday in South Africa to find Gladys in his garden! She had strayed from a neighbouring farm & made up home under a bush! He didn't know she was there until she wandered into his house when he
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Margaret nets York sporting honour
Rawcliffe netball club stalwart Margaret Long has been honoured by the York and District Sports Federation. She received the coveted Service to Sport Award at a ceremony at the Mansion House to mark her contribution to the local netball scene. After moving
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Who benefits?
Almost everybody, including those commissioned by the government to make recommendations about state pensions, agrees that there has to be an adequate state pension linked to average earnings. It would be just reward for a working life of contribution
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Wellie good idea
What a shame it is to see years of tradition changed at the stroke of a Whitehall pen. I'm referring to the merger of three regiments to form the Yorkshire Regiment. Where is the imagination? Surely The Prince of Wales's Own Regiment, The Green Howards
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The Big Sing
Pupils at St Olave's School in York will be taking part in a World Record attempt this Friday, (December 9). The whole school will join in excess of one million other children around the UK to sing 'Lean on me' at 2.00pm on Friday. Some of the children
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Test threat to Tykes' HQ
Headingley could lose next summer's Test match between England and Pakistan for which thousands of tickets have already been sold if Leeds City Council do not confirm a £9million loan to help Yorkshire buy the ground. That was the stark warning given
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Rise of the Tory Tony
DAVID Cameron is a blank sheet of paper. It's very nice paper and all, with two addresses, one in London, the other in Oxfordshire. The watermark suggests this is quality stuff too - hold it up to the light and you can make out the words "son of Eton
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Blow your horn at unlit cyclists
MONDAY'S Evening Press had an item headed Fine Threat For Cyclists. Any driver in York will be well aware of the real hazard that unlit or inadequately lit bikes present at this time of year. Each evening as I drive up Huntington Road, I lose count of
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Will of the people
SPOT on, L G Arnott (Letters, November 29). Tony Blair's opposition to what he calls state murder (ie capital punishment) does not represent the views of the national populace who, in poll after poll, have consistently asked for hanging to be brought
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Laudable tactics
I AM writing further to my letter to you in September about vehicles at night travelling around York with only one headlight operating. I heard recently there will be an organised crackdown on drink-driving over this fast-approaching festive season. Apparently
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Shame on unions for 'sickie' strike threats
HAVING read the article Sickness Scheme Strike Threat (December 2) I am stunned that union bosses should threaten strike action for a thousand front line staff in City of York Council's adult services department, just because councillors have called for
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Link advice puts Steven in picture
A new photo processing studio has been opened in York thanks to the help of Business Link services. Former design manager Steven Kershaw has launched York Digital Image in Bridge Street to enhance pictures and produce high quality photographic prints.
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Fax scam leaves hoteliers to pick up bill
HOTELS and restaurants are being urged to beware, after businesses were targeted by two different fraudsters trying to con them out of cash. The first scam involves a caller wanting to book most of the rooms in the hotel for an extended period, during
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Stop this cash sting
IT is the nightmare before Christmas. A criminal gang is targeting York cash machines, cloning debit cards and stealing hundreds of pounds out of people's accounts. For the victims, this is the worst possible news. They have been cleaned out with little
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A loving girl
EVENING Press readers have shared in Kelsie Copping's remarkable life. She was only four when doctors discovered she had multiple sclerosis, making her the youngest known victim of this terrible illness. Despite a life blighted by pain and regular hospital
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No money for village by-pass
THERE was joy and despair for Selby area residents today, as transport bosses gave the green light to major road safety improvements - but postponed a long-awaited village bypass. The Highways Agency has announced work will begin on Monday on £220,000
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Railway revamp delay fury
SERIOUS delays have hit the revamp of York Railway Station - to the fury of taxi drivers and bus passengers. City of York Council had originally scheduled to finish the project by the beginning of this month, but the work will not now be completed until
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Running totals
A MOTHER-OF-THREE from Burnholme, York, has raised £800 for the Breathe Easy support network by completing the New York Marathon, which athletes regard as one of the toughest long-distance events in the world. Jackie Franks, 40, entered the marathon with
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'Now we can cross road in safety'
SCHOOLCHILDREN and other pedestrians can now cross a busy York main road with a greater chance of getting safely to the other side. City of York Council has carried out a series of measures to help pedestrians across Cemetery Road, near its junction with
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Shock at death of popular resident
NEIGHBOURS were still in shock today after the death of a kind, loving woman, who was struck by traffic lights after they were uprooted in a car collision. North Yorkshire Police have named the victim as Pamela Kirby, 67, from Rawcliffe, York - a much-loved
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Test threat to Tykes' HQ
Headingley could lose next summer's Test match between England and Pakistan for which thousands of tickets have already been sold if Leeds City Council do not confirm a £9million loan to help Yorkshire buy the ground. That was the stark warning given
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Courageous Paul defies all odds
PAUL Hunter was totally drained after giving the most determined snooker performance of his career to triumph over adversity in the Travis Perkins UK Snooker Championship in York last night. Making a monumental effort and refusing to give in despite being
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Menace to all women
A CONVICTED rapist who broke into an 85-year-old woman's home and threatened her with a knife has been jailed for almost nine years. Yesterday, thankfully for the public, this convicted rapist was back behind bars for nearly nine years after his latest
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I saw a film today, oh boy...
ONE person whose mind might be scrolling back a quarter of a century today is York actor Stephen MacKenna. As reflected elsewhere in the paper, John Lennon was murdered 25 years ago today. Stephen played the iconic musician in a film which was screened
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Racism wrangle is not the first
I READ with interest the report about Hemingbrough Cricket Club in the Evening Press (Saturday, November 26). I was somewhat amazed that the spokesman for York and District Senior Cricket League's sponsors said that there had never been a racism problem
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Way we were
Thursday, December 8, 2005 100 years ago The Yorkshire coal trade so far as it related to Hull, maintained its activity, as shown by the official returns relating to the previous month. The tonnage received in November reached 331,600 tons, giving a substantial
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Departing Aussie keen to return to Heworth, England
AARON Wood is set to bid farewell to Heworth ARLC, and England, next week - but he is keen to return as soon as possible. The Australian, who first moved to England in 2003 to play for York City Knights, has been a key figure in the Villagers' improvement
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Terriers are Craven a vital victory
PLAYER-coach Simon Moat reckons victory on Saturday would reignite York Groves ARLC's promotion hopes. The Terriers, fourth in Pennine League division five, travel to West Craven Warriors, who lie one place and three points above them. Defeat would leave
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So what did John Lennon mean to you?
Twenty-five years ago today, John Lennon was gunned down in New York. STEPHEN LEWIS and CHRIS TITLEY ask York music lovers to assess his legacy. TWENTY-five years ago, five shots rang out into a cold New York night. John Lennon died - and his music became
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Chipping in
EACH member of the Royal Family will be asked to support the York Minster restoration appeal. The pledge came during a flying visit to the city by the Duke of York to promote the latest scheme to help restore the historic cathedral to its former glory
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Right royal snub for York
Dilemma: how to suggest that the wider British ESTABLISHMENT has snubbed York, without leaving us open to accusations of having either an inferiority complex, or a proverbial chip on the shoulder! Wednesday, 30th November: the Archbishop's ordination:
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A Chav's Christmas Tale
There's this bird called Mary, yeah? She's a virgin (wossat then?). She's not married or nuffink, but she's got this boyfriend, Joe, innit? He does joinery an' that. Mary lives with him in a crib dahn Nazaref. One day Mary meets this bloke Gabriel. She's
