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Mum to be reunited with her boys after 11 years
THE mother of two teenagers is set to be reunited with them - after they moved to Canada 11 years ago. Bridget Carlisle, 44, of Acomb, was devastated when her sons, Daniel and Darren - now 17 and 16 - moved from York to live with adoptive parents in
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Self-help group for sufferers
A SELF-HELP group is being launched in York for victims of the city's asbestos timebomb and their families. The group is intended to provide an opportunity for people devastated by the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma to get together and share their
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Making waves
IT may be 50 miles from the sea, but one York company is making waves when it comes to renewable energy. T-Gen Service Ltd based in Copmanthorpe village is at the centre of a plan to harness wave power. The firm was established in 2004 to explore alternative
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Time to pay up
COMPANIES in North Yorkshire were today urged to take action against persistent late payers by regional law firm Dickinson Dees. Jonathan Blair, partner at Dickinson Dees, said it was "unacceptable" for companies to wait months before they were paid.
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Cheggers Plays...Rock-It-Ball
TELEVISION personality Keith Chegwin will host the first world championships of a made-in-North Yorkshire throw and catch game. The GMTV presenter has already proved himself to be a dedicated fan of Rock-It-Ball by lending his name to a special "Cheggers
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Review: Loudon Wainwright III, Grand Opera House, York
THE last Wainwright to grace this stage ended his act high in the air, in sequins and fishnet tights. Loudon keeps his feet on the ground, letting his wit doing the soaring. What a lot of these Wainwrights there are: Loudon's mock-operatic son Rufus
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A danger to our children
PERVERT Stephen John Burnell's sex crimes against a nine-year-old girl were so sickening they earned him a six-year jail sentence. They included attempted rape, making pornographic images, and eight sex attacks. The 53-year-old had already gone on the
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Review: Stacey Kent, York Theatre Royal
York Theatre Royal again hosted musicians of the world forum. Stacey Kent, the eloquent jazz vocalist, was accompanied by her husband, Jim Tomlinson, on tenor sax, and was supported by piano, bass and drums. Saturday's visit was part of a wider tour
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Wembley dream
The dream is alive for York City and their manager, Billy McEwan. The Minstermen's 1-0 victory over Oxford on Saturday leaves them only two games from Wembley. The team are enjoying their most successful season since the last time City were at England's
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Shop signs of a city in decline
ARE people aware that this city of York is on the decline? Some years ago I could go to Currys (Pavement), Comet (Piccadilly, then Layerthorpe), and to supermarkets like Presto (George Hudson Street, or as I prefer, Railway Street), Tesco (Piccadilly
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Grazier sells stake in hotel
A Harrogate businessman who led a private consortium to buy the town's Crown Hotel has sold his stake in the business. Peter Grazier became co-owner of the Grade II Listed building near the Valley Gardens in October 2005, and began a £3 million refurbishment
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Farewell to Mike
FOLLOWING Ron Godfrey's article on the sad loss of family man and farmers' champion Mike "Mr Sugar Beet" Blacker, I write in tribute to a great campaigner on behalf of his fellow farmers, sugar beet factory workers, haulage contractors, and the many
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Life is cheap
In response to Mr Henley's letter. I am only too sadly aware that there is a breed of shopper who puts cheapness before everything, and to try to appeal to them on the grounds of giving meat animals and poultry better living conditions at the cost of
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Traffic scare
I read with interest John Galvin's curious comments about fears of increased traffic through Bishopthorpe village. If, however, he had followed the Development Brief debate, he would have realised the fears have no foundation. If and when an application
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Crucial questions
I WRITE as a concerned citizen regarding your stories (Blind Fury, April 24, and Saved, April 25) regarding Mr Howard's fight to get an operation to save his eyesight, and his success after his story appeared in The Press. I am sure other readers will
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Peter elected
PETER Atkinson, of York accountants Atkinsons, has been elected president of York Society of Chartered Accountants. Peter, a former finance director with Yorkshire Post Newspapers, qualified with local York firm Barron & Barron before moving to Ernst
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Conspiracy to keep us sporting failures
Fitness, health, leisure and sport are now major sources of income and activity, contributing massively to the economy and still growing. The most popular originated in England, and there are still some that haven't made the world stage yet - like
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Design throwback
CITY of York Council is obviously working hard to save council taxpayers' money, by saving on expensive architects fees and simply using again the original plans for York's first homeless centre which used to be called "The Work House" or "The Grange
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The early birds
In reply to John Rogers (The Press, April 27) regarding the early arrival swallows, we too have also noticed the presence of these birds. These welcome birds nest in number every single year in the barns and outbuildings where our swan rescue charity
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Save your energy
WITH regard to the article on energy sharing (Energy-sharing idea for York, The Press, April 26), I for one would welcome any ideas which will reduce our power bills. However, I think the idea of neighbouring properties having wind turbines in their
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All still to play for as York goes to the polls
As York residents prepare to vote on Thursday, Political Reporter GAVIN AITCHISON reflects on some council issues that have hit the headlines over the past four years. IT was the end of one era, and the dawn of another. Four years ago this week, almost
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School works gather speed
WORK on a new children's centre being built in the north of York is coming on apace. The new children's centre at New Earswick Primary School is now taking shape with new classrooms and community facilities all under one roof. Head teacher Carole Farrar
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York fire service chief issues safety warning
TAXPAYERS stumped up hundreds of thousands of pounds last year to pay for false fire alarms in York - with an average of four unwanted call-outs every day. Fire chiefs said the false alarms - which include at least one hoax call a week - are putting
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IVF blow for the childless
HUNDREDS of women desperate for help conceiving a child will now have to wait at least another year for their treatment, The Press has learned. On Tuesday we reported how 300 North Yorkshire women were currently on a waiting list for in vitro fertilisation
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James looks to net some votes
IT seems one prospective York councillor has been more innovative than most in his electioneering methods. James Alexander, would-be Labour councillor for Holgate, has not been content with knocking on doors and leafleting his potential voters. He
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It’s diva-bolical!
IT must be nice to be a diva. I wonder if they've got any vacancies? I don't mind starting at the bottom of the diva ladder with an entourage of about 50 - hardly big enough to be called an entourage at all really - and just the one miniature shitzu
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‘Police must show paedophile’s face’
HE was jailed for six years for sexually abusing a nine-year-old girl and is wanted by every police force in the UK - but eight weeks after he vanished dangerous paedophile Stephen Burnell is still on the run. Police have repeatedly refused to release
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Give us more
YORK City manager Billy McEwan says he's expecting the Minstermen's Conference play-off semi-final clash with Morecambe to be a "tremendous battle". Midfielder Neal Bishop's spectacular first-half volley secured City a 1-0 win over Oxford, a post-season
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General rush for legion of City fans
TICKETS for York City's Conference play-off semi-final first leg against Morecambe at KitKat Crescent on Friday will go on general sale tomorrow. Season ticket holders have been able to snap up seats since yesterday and, by producing voucher Y3,
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York City 1, Oxford United 0
WITH Archbishop Dr John Sentamu cheering on from the stands, York City's very own evangelist fired the Minstermen into the Conference play-offs. Neal Bishop's stunning 20-yard first-half volley capped a quite sensational week for the 25-year-old midfielder
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Knights licking their wounds
YORK City Knights' defeat at Barrow Raiders was costly in more ways than one. The 30-10 result against the high-flying Cumbrians yesterday sees the Knights not only fall further behind the pace-setters in Co-op National League Two but also slip out of
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TV presenter opens revamped Samaritans base
YORK'S branch of the Samaritans has been reopened by TV presenter Harry Gration after a badly-needed refurbishment. The charity, which lends an ear to people in need, has been at 89 Nunnery Lane for many of its 40 years in the city. The branch was closed
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Barrow Raiders 30, Knights 10
WHEN Mick Cook took York City Knights to the National League Two title in 2005, they lost only three games all season. After yesterday's 30-10 defeat at Barrow, they have now lost three out of their opening four fixtures this term. The teams that finished
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It’s carry on Wise as United plunge
DENNIS WISE will be given the chance to get beleagured Leeds United back into the Championship. Barring a mathematical miracle, next season Leeds will be playing in the third tier of English football for the first time in the club's 88-year history.
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Hughes stuns Dunn’
WOODHOUSE Grange paceman Joe Hughes got his side off to a terrific start to the Hunters York and District Senior Cricket League premier division season. He struck twice in the opening over to remove Dunnington's Harwood Williams and Hamid Khan for ducks
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Vaughan’s precious batting time
ENGLAND captain Michael Vaughan batted with great fluency and style yesterday but failed to go on to make a big score in his first innings for Yorkshire since returning from the World Cup. Vaughan, who is anxious to improve his form ahead of the Test
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O’Neill leads fightback
York found themselves reduced to 27-4 at Carlton Towers in division one but battled back to win easily thanks to a fine all-round performance by Riley O'Neill. A powerful fifth-wicket stand of 142 between long-serving Mike Mortimer, who made 79, and
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Town’s finale fades out
VICTORY at last - but gloom all round for Harrogate Town, who were edged out of the Nationwide North play-off frame. Town ended a sequence of damaging home draws to beat Worcester City 1-0 in the season's climax at Wetherby Road. But it was not enough
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Super Simon slays Harrogate
TON-UP Simon Mason made a triumphant return to York Cricket Club as he made his former Harrogate side suffer. Mason, back at Clifton Park for a second spell after his move from Harrogate, scored an unbeaten 138 to steer York to a comfortable seven-wicket
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Earswick fall short in chase for runs
ONE of the day's few drawn games was played out in division two at New Earswick. The home side had to settle for the lesser spoils in making 177-7 as opposed to Ripon's 216-5. Stuart Clark struck the best innings when he made 91 and, with Dirk Van
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All to do for Boro
SCARBOROUGH managed to finish on the high of conquest, but it's a massive re-construction job ahead for the Seadogs. Already relegated to the UniBond League premier division, Boro went to Hucknall on the last day of the season seeking some consolation
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Les gets sight op
GRATEFUL Les Howard is to undergo treatment to save his sight today thanks to a deal arranged by The Press. Last week, we told how Mr Howard, 76, who has been diagnosed with wet age-related macular degeneration in his right eye, was told by NHS chiefs
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York & District Senior Cricket League results
Premier Division Easingwold (17) drew with Sessay (2). Sessay 260-4 (M C Till 113, M Wilkie 26, N Harrison 37, D Johnson 48no); Easingwold 258-9 (J P Marwood 75, P Skilbeck 30, A M Dawson 54, D Copeland 36; D Johnson 3-110, M C Till 4-66). Heworth (
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Selby slide out of picture
SELBY Town's hopes of a top four finish in the Northern Counties East premier division ended when they went down to a 3-1 defeat to Thackley at Flaxley Road. The game sparked into life after 51 minutes when Matt Mathers put Thackley in front. The
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Champions seek cup glory
HUNTINGTON Rovers will be looking to double up tonight. They will be hoping to add the League Cup to the Leeper Hare York and District Football League premier division title already in the trophy cabinet. Rovers face runners-up Dringhouses at Tadcaster
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Spanish sighs but Dyson on Euro high
NORTH Yorkshire swing commander Simon Dyson was soaring today despite his putter losing its magic touch over the concluding round of the Spanish Open. Dyson finished joint fourth in the star-studded event at the Centro Nacional de Golf complex just outside
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Hot cross-country trek bodes well for Darley
Kevin Darley makes the long journey from North Yorkshire to Somerset tomorrow and looks to be on a winner. The former champion jockey, who lives near Boroughbridge, teams up with Eradicate in the Western Daily Press Maiden Stakes and Mark Johnston's
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Dunn but not dusted
Just two teams are battling it out for honours in Reserve A'. York St John's are out of contention following their 2-1 home defeat to Huntington Rovers. Pat Noon and John Colley scored for Huntington. Neil Fryers scored for the students. Leaders Dunnington
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Police out in force for City
POLICE were out in force to make sure there was no trouble following York City's crunch clash with Oxford United. There was a massive police presence around the KitKat Crescent football ground and in the city centre before, during and after the match
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Ace Caca wings in for York
York RUFC secured their place in North Two East with a dramatic 18-16 injury-time victory at Sunderland in their play-off. It was a display of grit, determination and courage by York who lost skipper Jon Sharpe after just 30 seconds of the kick-off with
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Sale of land idea sparks petition
RESIDENTS have submitted a petition to council chiefs opposing the sale of land near their homes. Heworth councillor Ruth Potter presented the 42-name petition to City of York Council's ruling executive, on behalf of residents of Morritt Close. A paper
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Ploughed-up grass angers Tang Hall residents
RESIDENTS in a York suburb are calling for action over grass verges turned into a quagmire by car wheels. Long-term resident and pensioner, Jean Tattersfield showed York MP Hugh Bayley the state of the grass verges outside her home and her neighbour's
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Thugs jailed
TWO thugs who could have killed a man in drink-fuelled street violence have been jailed. Aaron Jay Campy, 32, Paul Leslie Dobbin, 35, and a 14-year-old boy punched and kicked Michael Gath until he was unconscious on the ground, said Matthew Bean, prosecuting
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Law school gets chief
THE boss of the new York Law School has been appointed - with the first undergraduates just over a year away. Professor Stuart Bell, an authority on environmental law, is to be the school's founding head when its doors open later this year. The new
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‘I just want to raise as much money as I can so it can go towards research to help the young and old battle this illness’
SHE has already lost one grandmother to cancer and now her second grandmother is also battling the disease. Sandie McEwan, of Fulford, York, will be running this summer to raise money for the charity that is working to beat the condition once and
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Singing sensation on song for cancer charity
A NORTH Yorkshire soprano sensation will be singing her heart out to raise more vital funds for cancer research. Well-known local musician Demelza Stafford is putting on a major concert in memory of her grandfather, Chris Stafford, a former postmaster
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Wanted: Roman legionary
AS job adverts go, it must rank as one of the more unusual. Keith Mulhearn, also known as Roman Centurion Maximus Gluteus, has put out the plea for his Minimus to step forward to work with his tour guide business. He said his Roamin' Tours business
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Traffic ban plans defended
PLANS for a controversial traffic ban in Pickering Market Place on Mondays have been defended. The Press told last week how traders are organising a petition to fight the scheme, which is intended to be a year-long experiment. The traders say it will
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Call to tame accident blackspot
THREE people were injured when two cars crashed on the A19 at an accident blackspot near Selby. Police closed part of the road for several hours while a 17-year-old was airlifted to hospital and investigations were carried out into the cause of the
