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Ten-point plan for Arc Light
DURING the meeting to discuss relocation of the Arc Light Centre, it became clear that City of York Council has a ten-point plan to consult on one of the most contentious issues it has faced in recent times: 1 Place the cart (site selection) before the
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Worthless tests
I am pleased to see that Geoff Edmond of the RSPCA and Michael Krause of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust are taking the problem of badger-sett digging seriously (Evening Press, April 13). However, given their concern, I am surprised to see that no reference
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To pre-pay or not to pre-pay, that is the question
I'd like to say thank you to Councillor Tracey Simpson-Laing for pushing for some answers with regard to pre-pay bus tickets for use on the FTR services and, potentially, other city-wide services. It seems that no-one else is bothering. Though not likely
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Stifling debate
STEVE Galloway's comments that the Labour group is being extreme over the review of the council's constitution (April 5) are outrageous. It is bizarre for Coun Galloway to believe that it is extreme for members of the Labour group to ask for a proper
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Ban is right
I write in response to M Revell's letter regarding 'smokers' freedom'. I too am a non smoker and I fully agree with the Government's decision to make public houses no smoking. Regarding the freedom of smokers to be able to smoke where they want, what
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Safety first
I believe that Anne Rylatt's suggestion for a regular feature on the subject of driving safety is one which should be followed up (Letters, April 13). I know the Evening Press already publishes useful advice on car and driver preparation for holiday travel
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Code for all
I am in full support of Anne Rylatt's letter encouraging the educating of drivers within the city. I would point out, however, that cyclists and pedestrians need to take heed of the Highway Code. Red traffic lights also apply to cyclists, that is when
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New slogan takes a break
IT seems KitKat's new slogan, Make The Most Of Your Break, has been on a permanent break. Nestl Rowntree launched the phrase in 2004 to much fanfare and media attention as a replacement for the much-loved traditional slogan, Have A Break, Have A KitKat
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City have nothing to fear
CLAYTON Donaldson insisted York City had nothing to fear ahead of Monday's derby home clash against fellow play-off hopefuls Halifax Town (3pm). The Shaymen were fortunate 1-0 winners at home to City in a televised Sky clash back in August and have still
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People are working very hard. It is heartbreaking to be honest when this sort of thing happens'
AS joy-ride vehicles go it's not much to look at - but it didn't stop thieves hot-wiring this ride-on mower and wrecking it during a spin. Now volunteers who maintain well-used sports pitches have been forced to abandon their grass-cutting duties after
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Anita's lasting hospital legacy
A SPECIALIST piece of equipment to help lung patients cope while receiving treatment has been presented to York Hospital. A new non-invasive ventilator, which helps people who are suffering from respiratory diseases, has been donated to the hospital's
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House party
Dringhouses retained their York and District Leeper Hare premier division title in emphatic style after beating Thorpe Utd 4-1. Alex Dewhurst opened the scoring for Dringhouses, Shane Forrest added the second and Mark Woodward's 25th goal of the season
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Police moans up by a fifth
COMPLAINTS against police officers for rudeness, and neglect of duty have shot up by more than a fifth in North Yorkshire, according to new figures. The number of complaints made against the county's police officers and staff rose by 21 per cent to 392
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Knights look for revenge
NATIONAL League One new boys York City Knights go head-to-head with an old enemy at The Shay today (Monday, 3pm). The last time the Knights and Halifax met up, it was at Widnes Halton Stadium on grand finals day on October 9, 2004, when the Knights agonisingly
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John, The Baptist
THE Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, baptised four believers by total immersion outside St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church. The Sunday morning baptisms were part of a service held before the Easter Day Eucharist at York Minster. The Archbishop of York prayed
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City have nothing to fear
CLAYTON Donaldson insisted York City had nothing to fear ahead of Monday's derby home clash against fellow play-off hopefuls Halifax Town (3pm). The Shaymen were fortunate 1-0 winners at home to City in a televised Sky clash back in August and have still
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Neighbour guilty of racist taunts
A FAMILY man told a court how years of racist abuse from his neighbour drove him to the brink of suicide. Ahmed Karbani, who is of Asian appearance, accused racist Christopher Roy Heppell of a three and-a-half year campaign of insults and intimidation
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Too many complaints
POLICE work is often high-pressure and can be charged with tension and violence. Officers have to deal with tense situations, from handling the dregs of society to dealing with ordinary people caught up in an incident. They have to be firm and this can
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Promotion dream dies
THEY always knew it was going to be a tall order but York Acorn's non-promotion fate was finally sealed on Saturday in a 26-12 defeat by West Hull. Heroics from Great Britain trio Adam Endersby, Johnny Waldron and Andy Gargan had put them 12-10 up. But
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House party
Dringhouses retained their York and District Leeper Hare premier division title in emphatic style after beating Thorpe Utd 4-1. Alex Dewhurst opened the scoring for Dringhouses, Shane Forrest added the second and Mark Woodward's 25th goal of the season
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Walk this way
Dr Duncan Newton, the medical director at the Bradford Hospitals Foundation Trust, told the Downing Street summit on healthcare to follow its lead and ask patients to walk to the operating theatre to cut portering costs. If York Hospital had a genius
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Waste of money
IF Councillors Galloway and co are seriously interested in avoiding Government capping can I suggest the following. Immediate implementation of traffic enforcement action, on residents and visitors who park illegally on pavements, verges etc, as outlined
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Why not switch off TV and get a life
I read Matthew Woodcock's article about giving up TV for Lent with interest (YEP 14th April 2006). I am as guilty as the next person for sitting in front of the television on an evening, rather than doing a more productive activity. However, lately I
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Are you a dummy mummy?
DUMMIES pacify parents just as much as children. We might pretend that we only allow our kids to suck away on revolting bits of rubber and plastic to make them feel better, but our motivations are rarely entirely altruistic. I was mooching down Coney
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Protest group's Arc Light appeal
ARC Light's new home should be part of the council's new multi-million pound office development at Hungate, York, protesters said today. Campaign groups, angry at the prospect of one of four short-listed sites becoming the charity's new centre, have joined
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Rat-running crackdown
ACTION needs to be taken to stop motorists using "rat runs" to avoid roadworks in Bishopthorpe Road, in York. The three Labour councillors for Micklegate Ward, Dave Merrett, Sandy Fraser and Dave Evans, have called for action to speed up the sewerage
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Yorkshire debut pitch for new boy Claydon
Mitch Claydon, Yorkshire's burly Australian-born rookie paceman, virtually assured himself of a Championship debut later this week with two dynamic bursts of bowling in the match against Leeds-Bradford Universities at Headingley yesterday. The 23-year-old
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Sky's the limit
THE sky is the limit for one young pilot who is preparing to take his first solo flight. High-flying Sam Roddie, of Selby, is set to become one of the country's youngest glider pilots when he turns 16 on Friday. The Selby High School pupil has been flying
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Promotion dream dies
THEY always knew it was going to be a tall order but York Acorn's non-promotion fate was finally sealed on Saturday in a 26-12 defeat by West Hull. Heroics from Great Britain trio Adam Endersby, Johnny Waldron and Andy Gargan had put them 12-10 up. But
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Yorkshire debut pitch for new boy Claydon
Mitch Claydon, Yorkshire's burly Australian-born rookie paceman, virtually assured himself of a Championship debut later this week with two dynamic bursts of bowling in the match against Leeds-Bradford Universities at Headingley yesterday. The 23-year-old
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Biker is killed in coast road smash
A 32-year-old man from town was killed when his motorbike collided with a car on the A171 between Whitby and Scarborough. Police said the victim's red and white Kawasaki bike was in collision with the Ford Mondeo at Pond Hill at 3.40pm yesterday. He was
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A great weekend
York's very own Roman Emperor, Constantine the Great, received some treats on the festival whose date he helped decide. The Yorkshire Museum's latest exhibition celebrates the man who brought Christianity to the Roman Empire, and helped decide when it
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We'll meat again
VEGETARIANS in York will be choking on their leg-of-lentil roasts. York is the meat-eating capital of Britain. The title of King of the Carnivores was bestowed on York by mustard-makers Colman's, who also claim Yorkies know more about meat than the rest
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Age concern
As York and Selby Primary Care Trust struggles with massive debts, a study for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation has revealed that retirement villages, such as Hartrigg Oaks, in York, can ease pressure on health budgets. NADIA JEFFERS0N-BROWN reports. RETIREMENT
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Golden chance missed by Riccall
Riccall missed a golden opportunity of reclaiming top spot in division two and promotion when they were beaten by a Gary Ratcliffe goal at home to Fulford, who are now safe from the drop. Tadcaster kept their slim hopes of promotion alive with a 3-0 home
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Knights look for revenge
NATIONAL League One new boys York City Knights go head-to-head with an old enemy at The Shay today (Monday, 3pm). The last time the Knights and Halifax met up, it was at Widnes Halton Stadium on grand finals day on October 9, 2004, when the Knights agonisingly
