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It's snip and tuck for pupils
SCHOOL could be out on Tuesday, as teaching assistants and caretakers join the pensions strike. But, judging from this selection of letters written by parents to head teachers, there probably won't be that many kids in school anyway... Dear Head, Our
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Car retailer launches vehicle parts division
NIDD Vale Motors, the Harrogate-based car retailer, has launched an autonomous new business division to sell branded motor vehicle parts to local independent service and repair outlets. The company has been awarded the X-Part franchise for North Yorkshire
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Firms urged to take on taxman
STAND up to the taxman. That is the advice of a York accountancy firm that managed to get the Inland Revenue to scrap nearly £7,000 from a penalty it had levied on a North Yorkshire pub landlady. Accountants UHY Calvert Smith in the Mount, York, is being
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Excellence first
A NORTH Yorkshire business development manager has become the first female chair of an English building standards association. Paula Stewart, a boss at Thirsk-based Severfield-Reeve Projects (SRP), will chair the steering committee for the North Yorkshire
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Stanley's bit of a stutter
TABLE-TOPPERS Accrington Stanley will arrive at KitKat Crescent to face York City having seen their five-month unbeaten league run ended by lowly Southport this week. Stanley had not tasted defeat in 20 Conference matches before Tuesday night's trip to
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Quids in for pitch
YORK Minstermen's Pitch in a Pound appeal will continue at York City's home game with Conference leaders Accrington Stanley tomorrow. Bucket collections will be held at various points inside the ground before the game and in the car park afterwards. The
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Active stations!
MANY of us know we should be a little bit fitter. When we get around to doing some exercise, whether it's going for a jog in the park or getting down to the swimming pool, we know it makes us feel instantly healthier. It puts a spring in our step, and
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Nestl values its employees
WE were concerned to read the letter "Nestl treating workers badly" (March 15). Nestl Rowntree would like to set the record straight and to strongly defend ourselves against any suggestion that we treat our employees poorly. Nestl employees are the most
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No consultation
THANK you for running your article on our campaign against the proposed possible siting of York's Arc Light Centre in the Union Terrace car park. Our concerns are the total lack of consultation by City of York Council with the local community and the
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Tribute to our man on the buses
SNAIL mail arrives here with the sad, sad news of John Robson's death from his widow, Janet. This suddenly, on St. Valentine's Day, while on a trip to their daughter in Edinburgh. With his wondrously flowing beard and his frequently being tagged "the
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Lung infection
RECENTLY my wife Mary Rosewarne was rushed into ward 22 of York Hospital with a lung infection after having influenza. This was at 10pm. We were so impressed with the treatment she received, we thought we should write a public thank you to all concerned
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Beware of apathy
SHOULD political parties be funded by the taxpayer (March 21)? In my view, yes. Political apathy among the general public is at an all-time high, as evidenced by lower and lower voting turnout at general elections. The public needs to be engaged in the
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'Trade in the road is dead... it's costing us thousands'
ROADWORKS have turned a busy York thoroughfare into a ghost town, according to business owners. People who run shops and businesses in Bishopthorpe Road claim roadworks, which started outside their premises on Monday and could last up to eight weeks,
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Firms back call for new bypass
FIRMS in the Selby area have joined forces to back calls for a long-awaited bypass, and changes to an accident blackspot junction. Business owners sent the petition to local MP John Grogan urging him to continue pressing roads bosses for the Osgodby relief
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A sword point
SAMURAI swords could be banned under a Government review. York MP Hugh Bayley asked Ministers to look at outlawing the lethal weapons, which have been used in several violent incidents in the city. Now Home Office Minister Hazel Blears has revealed the
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Heart of city to be rejuvenated
A BLUEPRINT for reviving a vital part of York's historic heart has been given the go-ahead. Following a four-hour meeting, city planning chiefs voted last night to accept a document setting out ground rules for the development of the Castle area - more
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Warren chasing another Wold win
YORK driver Warren Philliskirk will be hellbent on a fifth victory in the Wold Construction North Humberside Forest Rally tomorrow. He and co-driver Eurig Evans (Newcastle Emlyn) head the entry list for this year's event in their MG Metro 6R4. After a
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Anglers spring into action
SPRING has made a belated appearance in the York area. While the bright, crisp mornings may have suited some people, the change to the more usual wet and windy weather is just what anglers have been waiting for. Water temperatures look set to rise with
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Ferres back in business
ONE of York City Knights' founding fathers, Steve Ferres, is back in rugby league. Ferres, who as chief executive helped set up the Knights in 2002 before leaving Huntington Stadium as a hero at the beginning of last season, is back at the helm of Super
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School kicks out pot pupil
A TEENAGER was searched, arrested and excluded from school for cannabis possession after fellow pupils tipped off their head teacher. Today police urged other students to follow the lead of the Tadcaster Grammar School youngsters by informing the authorities
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McEwan wants fans to break sound barrier
YORK City boss Billy McEwan is calling on fans to turn out in their droves for tomorrow's home clash with Conference leaders Accrington Stanley (3pm kick-off). McEwan is hoping for a crowd of more than 3,000 for a match that he has labelled the weekend's
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Drugs pupil excluded
SOME may call it "grassing" but that is not the case at all. A secondary school pupil was carrying drugs. Perhaps she thought this would impress her classmates, perhaps she hoped to seem big, a bit dangerous or "grown up". Instead, the girl ended up being
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Bad neighbour
YOUNG people are not the only ones who need the courage to stand up and be counted. Neighbours in York had their lives ruined by an extended campaign of antisocial behaviour, nuisance and ill-judged pranks. So they stood together against the woman who
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Victory crucial for New Laners
THE top two collide in Yorkshire Three tomorrow when York RI RUFC travel to Heath in a match which could decide the destiny of the title. The Railwaymen know that victory against the side just a point behind them in the table - and with a game in hand
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What price a pension?
More than a million public sector workers are set to strike next week. But what is the dispute all about, and what disruption could it cause? CHRIS TITLEY finds out. NURSERY nurses. Teaching assistants. Home care workers. Dinnerladies. Environmental health
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Schools to benefit from Knights' initiative
SCHOOL sport in North Yorkshire has received a massive boost thanks to a new charitable foundation set up by York City Knights, backed by Hugh Bayley MP and bolstered by a huge donation from Shepherd Building Group. There were fears the rugby league club's
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Knight fantastic - 24/03/06
Take a chance on Blythe Knight at around 28-1 in tomorrow's £110,000 William Hill Lincoln Handicap at Redcar - that's my advice as the Flat turf season finally gets into gear. Trained at Norton by John Quinn, and one of the trainer's three runners in
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Confessions of a sale
"Dear Mr and Mrs Woodcock, This morning I write to confirm that I have exchanged contracts in connection with your sale of the above property." HALLELUJAH!! After nearly a year of disappointment, frustration and heated arguments, this letter from our
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Estate agent: Stop the cons
A TOP York estate agent today blew the whistle on the "bad hats" of his own industry. Kevin Hollinrake, senior partner of York-based Hunters, has called for better regulation and qualifications to screen out the estate agency con men. His call to unite
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£2m centre for 60 start-up firms gets go-ahead
A £2 MILLION scheme to give business start-ups and fledgling companies a new purpose-built, eco-friendly business centre in Clifton Moor has been given the green light. City councillors have approved the plan, which will see the closure of the Fishergate
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Tea room has bags of promise
A TEA shop in Boroughbridge is hoping to fly the flag for Yorkshire in the 2006 HSBC Start-Up Stars Awards - a search to find the most promising start-up businesses in Britain and the inspirational entrepreneurs behind them. Tea For Two, started by accountant
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Rivals look for some home comfort
YORK City play-off rivals Hereford United, Morecambe and Stevenage all have home matches against teams in the bottom half of the Conference table tomorrow. While the Minstermen host leaders Accrington Stanley, Hereford entertain Kidderminster, Stevenage
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McEwan wants fans to break sound barrier
YORK City boss Billy McEwan is calling on fans to turn out in their droves for tomorrow's home clash with Conference leaders Accrington Stanley (3pm kick-off). McEwan is hoping for a crowd of more than 3,000 for a match that he has labelled the weekend's
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Concert confusion
YORK Symphony Orchestra gave a fine performance on Saturday at the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall at York University. There was a little confusion at first when piano soloist Josephine Peach, who gave a splendid performance of the Shostakovich second piano
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Drop-in facilities
AS a York resident who is concerned about the proposed use of the Union Terrace car park for the Arc Light project, I believe that Barrie Stephenson's comments are misinformed (March 22). One of our objections is that there are already homeless drop-in
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Blair was patronising and insensitive
INSENSITIVE and patronising! Two words that summed up Tony Blair when Evening Press chief reporter Mike Laycock asked him three questions about unemployment in York, Terry's and Nestl (March 20). How would he feel if any of his family had become unemployed
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Praise for NHS
WE often hear negative comments about our NHS. I would like the chance to put the positive. I have been in the hands of our NHS for the past seven months and have had the very best of care. I would like to thank Mr D Alexander and Mr Aghahoseeni and all
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Land Day
THIS weekend those of us lucky enough to have mothers will honour them with flowers, treats or gifts. Those of us lucky enough to have gardens will be out sifting the (hopefully) warm crumbly earth between our fingers. Those of us lucky enough to have
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Housing fund
COUNCILLOR Nelly Trevelyan calls for second home owners to pay more tax to fund affordable rural houses ("Are second homes bad for the rural economy?", March 15). Does she not know that the discount on second home council tax was reduced from 50 per cent
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Barbican site fight
THE new owners of York's Barbican Centre are seeking permission to go ahead with a refurbishment before the rest of the site is redeveloped. Absolute Leisure say they want to speed up their plans to revamp the auditorium and build new bars and restaurants
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Grand plan is back on track
THE hard work starts today for York rail firm Grand Central, after the company was given the go-ahead to run rail services between the north-east and London. Managing director Ian Yeowart said the company now had to negotiate deals for rolling stock,
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Takeaway wins 3.30am licence
TAKEAWAY owners in York have been told they must stick to strict conditions if they want to stay open late. The message came from John Lacy, City of York Council's licensing manager, following a hearing which saw councillors grant Salt And Pepper, in
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'Blackpool' fears of residents in York community
"IT will be like living at Blackpool." Those are the fears of residents on a York estate after they learned council chiefs want a permanent licence to hold entertainment events on Knavesmire. Keith Chapman, chair of Nunnery Area Residents' Association
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The neighbour from hell
THIS neighbour from hell's campaign of torment against other residents in her York street "cannot be allowed to continue", a judge said. Katrina Minns has made life a misery for others living in Fossway for five years, with a catalogue of harassment,
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Victory crucial for New Laners
THE top two collide in Yorkshire Three tomorrow when York RI RUFC travel to Heath in a match which could decide the destiny of the title. The Railwaymen know that victory against the side just a point behind them in the table - and with a game in hand
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Vaughan making slow progress
MICHAEL Vaughan is continuing the rehabilition process on his injured knee under the supervision of Yorkshire CCC physiotherapist Scott McAllister but it is not yet known if he will be fit for the start of the new season. McAllister is closely monitoring
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Wiggy finals
BUBWITH White Swan will play College of Law at Mill Lane playing fields in Wigginton on April 21 for the President's Trophy (kick-off 6.15pm). College beat Clifton Rangers 2-1 away to make their first ever final with Michael Freebury and Oliver Hincks
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Poor Keys out of tune
NINE-MAN Cross Keys were thanking their goalkeeper for keeping the score down in a mind-blowing 20-0 thrashing by Dunnington Reserves in division two of the York and District Sunday Afternoon League. All of the Dunnington starting 11 ended up on the score
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Tight at the top
Selby Olympia WMC's grip at the summit of division one of the John Smith's York Sunday Morning League was maintained by a 5-0 thumping of Nestle Volunteers. The damage was done in the first half with Ryan Chadwick netting a hat-trick, and Danny Chadwick
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Ferres back in business
ONE of York City Knights' founding fathers, Steve Ferres, is back in rugby league. Ferres, who as chief executive helped set up the Knights in 2002 before leaving Huntington Stadium as a hero at the beginning of last season, is back at the helm of Super