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Final foes blown away
MANOR Church of England School took advantage of a strong wind to lift the York and District Schools' League's Under-12s Cup. The Poppleton Lane pupils managed to keep opponents Archbishop Holgate School at bay despite playing against the elements during
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Double eludes champs
York and District Under-12s schools football team missed out on a marvellous double when losing 2-0 to Sheffield in the final of the regional Matthew Dale Cup. York had already won the league with eight wins and two draws from ten games, a particularly
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Ralph in tag triumph
RALPH Butterfield emerged victorious from the 66 teams that took part in this year's York City Knights Primary Schools Tag Rugby Festival. The Haxby school beat Wheldrake 4-0 on golden points after normal time had failed to separate the two teams in the
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Riccall attack - arrest made
POLICE hunting an attacker who subjected a young woman to a terrifying sexual assault have arrested a man. Officers swooped on a house in the Riccall area last night. A 21-year-old man was taken to York Police Station, where he was being interviewed by
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Just watch where you put that biltong
It's really coming to something when a loving South African parent cannot bring a bit of biltong to her starving son studying in York. Ask York guesthouse owner Olga Shepherdson, who is confused by Britain's food import rules. She appealed to the Diary
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Sci-gning off!
I HAVE written previously about Science City York and pronounced on its success, not least in contributing significantly to the city's positive economic performance over the past few years. Such major initiatives can never depend exclusively on a single
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What a dry spell it is...
HAVE you noticed how dry is it outside? Fields parched, crops failing, the Ouse down to a trickle? Me neither - in fact, I'm still drying off after last week's city centre downpour, and Barnitts probably remains a bit damp round the edges, too. But it
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Give us credit
A COMMUNITY bank dedicated to the city of York has officially opened with 30 supporters signing up as members at the launch. York Credit Union promises to offer a financial alternative to high-interest doorstep lenders and aims to attract 1,000 members
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Nightmare after chat at store
A CHANCE meeting outside a supermarket led to York stalker Stephen Moss first targeting his victim Theresa Helstrip. The 51-year-old has been persistently stalking the mother-of-two, since striking up a conversation with her at Netto supermarket in Layerthorpe
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Cyclists' time trial series to begin
The first races in Clifton Cycling Club's 2006 Time Trial series takes place tomorrow on quiet country roads around Sheriff Hutton. Always popular with Clifton members and other local riders, this year's series departs from tradition by mixing a flat
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Sex attacker tracks woman home and forces his way in
SHE had just popped into her local shop and was on her way home when the nightmare began. As the woman in her twenties left the store in the village near York, a man stopped her and spoke to her. He then followed her home, forced his way in and subjected
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Fev and Batley join York 9s
THE York International 9s rugby league tournament has continued to grow in stature with the news two more National League clubs are confirmed entrants. York City Knights have already announced they will enter a team and they will now be joined by rivals
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NHS axe hanging over ops
AILMENTS like varicose veins and bunions might not be treated on the NHS, as cash cuts start to bite. The shock news came as NHS Direct said it was planning to shut its call centre in York. Penny Jones, chief executive of the debt-ridden Selby and York
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What a step back for NHS
THEY may not be the most life-threatening conditions, but bunions and varicose veins can surely hurt. That is what makes so painful the news that cash-strapped health chiefs can no longer afford to treat them. After 60 years, the NHS should be getting
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Way we were
Saturday, May 20, 2006 100 years ago As May neared its end, the weather had become less summer-like, instead deteriorating to heavy rainfall. Cricket the previous Saturday had been out of the question and the only form of outdoor sport indulged in was
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Way we were
Friday, May 19, 2006 100 years ago Farmers in North Yorkshire and parts of Durham were discussing the advisability of giving farm servants half a day holiday in the week. This was, perhaps, more in response to a growing demand amongst the farm men for
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Way we were
Wednesday, May 17, 2006 100 years ago For four years there had been a Boys' Brigade corps connected with St Paul's Church and parish, York, and its existing position was stronger in number and more popular than ever. It was most capably and earnestly
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Home or away?
The Government seems keen to enable more women to give birth at home if they wish - reversing decades of medical convention. But when it comes to having your baby, which is best, home or hospital? STEPHEN LEWIS reports. MORE women may be able to give
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I'm still waiting
I READ with interest the comments of Peter Scott regarding his disappointing experience when reporting a crime to York police (Reporting crime left me stunned, readers' letters, May 15). I have recently reported the theft of my husband's expensive mountain
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Stick at it
PETER Scott, I suggest you take this matter further. The same thing happened to my daughter. Hartlepool police took all the details, asked us to provide everything we could such as eBay pages and emails printed out. Sent all the details to Greater Manchester
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Double up instead
I HAVE been interested in reading your reports over the last few days about the new ftr bus. I would like to raise a couple of points. Firstly, why can't we have double-decker buses rather than the bendy bus? This would have saved thousands of pounds
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The colour purple
ALL we have heard last week is people whinge and whine about the new ftr. It's here to stay because our councillors always know best and don't listen to the public. But whoever is responsible for the new bus stops in the middle of the road at York Station
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What's going on?
I WAS interested to read Coun Ann Reid's letter in the Saturday edition of The Press about the closure of the Bus Info office on George Hudson Street. She does not tell us what is going to happen to Dial-a-Ride when this office closes. At present, bookings
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Society in a mess
I READ with dismay that the head teacher of Millthorpe School has had to negotiate a settlement with a pupil over wearing a lip stud. Although it seems trivial, even laughable, that this story has been run in The Press, it holds up a little mirror to
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So vulnerable
THE term 'bed-blockers' is an unfortunate expression for elderly people at a vulnerable time of their lives who may be concerned and mistrustful of where to go to end their days. Nationally, we have seen investigative television programmes highlighting
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Recycling proficiency
How to encourage people to recycle more of their rubbish is a conundrum that councils and governments have spent years puzzling over, but in York these days they are starting them young. Education reporter HAYDN LEWIS went to the city's Lakeside Primary
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Sporting superstars
ST Olave's School, York, can boast two new national sporting heroes. Edward Clarkson was crowned the Under-12 individual national modern biathlon champion and Adam Edwards became the U13 England youth pe fencing champ. Modern Biathlon is made up of a
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City's economic development chief takes early retirement
THE man who helped to turn York around from gloom to boom today announced his early retirement. Tony Bennett, assistant director for economic development for the City of York Council, will leave on July 21. Mr Bennett, aged 58, who joined the former York
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White hunch fails to fire
A DOUBLE gamble by Yorkshire failed to pay off on a rain-hit first day of the Roses match at Headingley yesterday. Lancashire closed on a healthy 228-3 with Mal Loye unbeaten on 113 and Stuart Law on 59. Firstly Yorkshire dropped off-spinner Richard Dawson
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Plea for more traveller camps in York
MORE travellers' sites are needed across the York area to cater for all the families who want to stay here, a group has claimed. York Travellers' Trust said there were 250 families wanting somewhere to stay in the city, but only 50 permanent pitches available
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Review says fireworks should never be let off again from secret location
FIREWORKS should not be fired again from a secret location in York - and roads should be shut on safety grounds if big crowds are expected for future events in the city centre. Those are two of the key conclusions of a review, published six months after
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Pledge to speed up payment to asbestos sufferers
VICTIMS of York's asbestos timebomb could benefit from a Government pledge to speed up compensation payments. Work and Pensions Secretary John Hutton said he wanted to ensure that sufferers of the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma received money while
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Transport boss angry at clamour over bus
CRITICS of York's new ftr "superbus" have been slammed by the city's transport boss - who claimed many of them have "never even tried the vehicle". Coun Ann Reid blasted those who have complained about the multi-million pound investment in York's public
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Duke bestows seal of approval
THE Duke of York will pay a flying visit to York and North Yorkshire today to highlight the region's economic success - and its rich cultural heritage. As well as making the case for boosting international trade and investment, the duke will take time
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Residents launch ChildLine fundraising group
A GROUP of residents have got together to launch York's first support group for the charity ChildLine. The York Friends of ChildLine is planning to stage its first event at 7.30pm tomorrow night at York Health Services Social Club in Whitecross Road.
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Hill proud of his Tykes
ALFIE Hill has lauded the performance by his Yorkshire side in retaining the amateur rugby league County Championship, including the contributions made by the team's York Acorn ARLC duo. The Tykes beat Lancashire 28-6 in the decider, with Acorn winger
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Addinall reels in Guy's lead
MICK Addinall continued his rich vein of form at Carpvale in the latest Bob-Co Tackle match. The Newton on Ouse-based rod's latest win saw him close in on long-time league leader Bernard Guy. Drawn on peg 17 on Cyprio. Addinall opted to fish long with
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Glut of medals for York swimmers
York City Baths Club swimmers won seven gold, ten silver and four bronze medals at the Sports Aid meet at Leeds International Pool. York had a total of 53 finalists. Anna Atkinson-Smith, 11, won four gold, two silver and two bronze medals. Her golds came
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Wayne threshold
ALL together now: We're gonna win the World Cup - win it for Wayne!/We're gonna win the World Cup - win it for Wayne! Fiona Himsworth's World Cup anthem, written to cheer up her gloomy sons after Wayne Rooney injured his foot, is inspired. She is hoping
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Way we were
Thursday, May 18, 2006 100 years ago A correspondent signing himself "Gillygate" wrote: "One often hears of the natural beauties of various towns. Can you tell me of a finer view than the trees on Lord Mayor's Walk at present, approaching from Goodramgate
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Hill proud of his Tykes
ALFIE Hill has lauded the performance by his Yorkshire side in retaining the amateur rugby league County Championship, including the contributions made by the team's York Acorn ARLC duo. The Tykes beat Lancashire 28-6 in the decider, with Acorn winger
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Cycling should be for everyone
IT MAY not be fashionable to praise City of York Council, but I would like to express my appreciation of the measures they are taking to encourage cycling in the city centre as a means to cut the congestion that so many of us experience every day. Not
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Excellent value
ELIZABETH Earle in her letter published on May 12 made various references to Hartrigg Oaks, the continuing care retirement community opened by the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust in New Earswick eight years ago, which is where we live. We discussed our
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Too expensive
I COMPLETELY agree with Elizabeth Earle (Service charge, readers' letters, May 12). Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust service changes are far too high. Every year the changes go up far more than inflation. I think Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust's main problem
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Why won't young people use the bins?
RE the article "It's garbage" (May 11), I was shopping last week in Acomb. I have a mobile buggy as I am 84. I am a York man and love my city, but, while passing a cake shop, I saw a gang of young mothers, all with babies in prams. One came out of the
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Septimus to nail treble - 17/05/06
AIDAN O'Brien, with two Classics already tucked neatly away this season, can highlight his chances of capturing a third on Knavesmire tomorrow. The County Tipperary trainer saddles Septimus in the Dante Stakes, and Kieren Fallon's mount is strongly fancied
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Home or away?
The Government seems keen to enable more women to give birth at home if they wish - reversing decades of medical convention. But when it comes to having your baby, which is best, home or hospital? STEPHEN LEWIS reports. MORE women may be able to give
