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Glory to the carols king
A GROUP of carol singers who have celebrated over eight decades performing for good causes in Poppleton is saying goodbye to its organiser. Poppleton Carol Service first got together in 1925, singing door-to-door over Christmas time to raise money for
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Coping with losing your other half
A PENSIONER who was widowed after nearly six decades of marriage has set up a club for people who have lost their partner. Margaret Ford felt shocked and alone when she lost her husband of 58 years in 2005. Although she had her family to rally round
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Chip shop serves up Isaac memory gift
A BRAVE three-year-old, whose life was tragically cut short by a rare condition, has inspired a fish and chip shop to raise £600 for The Press Guardian Angels Appeal. Poppleton Road Fish Bar, in York, held a Christmas raffle in aid of our appeal -
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York Art Gallery in line for £50,000 funding
YORK Art Gallery has been shortlisted to receive £50,000 funding. It is one of ten museums and galleries in the UK now in the running to spend a share of the money on contemporary craft at Collect 2008 - the international art fair for contemporary objects
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‘Tax-payers should be experiencing the benefit of a thriving market, yet they are not’
YORK'S Newgate Market is floundering due to the incompetent bureaucracy of its council administrators, a prominent former trader has claimed. Brian Card, who was a bookseller on the market for 12 years, said the council's refusal to listen to traders
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System puts lives at risk
AMBULANCE crews have been delayed in reaching critically-ill patients - because control room operators are struggling to get used to a new computer system. The Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system was introduced by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service to
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Safeguards for doctors’ victims
I was pleased to see the report in The Press (Disgraced doctors' victims get "closure", January 10), about the reports from the Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence (CHRE), which were commissioned by the Government following the three inquiries
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Who’s in charge?
ON Sunday morning I went to use Park&Ride at Askham Bar. The electronic sign on the roadside stated the park was full and to use other Park&Ride sites. As I had to go to Tesco roundabout to turn round, I glanced at the park and saw it was nearly empty
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Well done, Asda
I am not usually one to praise huge corporations. However, I was very pleased to read about Asda's move to fine people for abusing the use of disabled and parent parking bays (Supermarket to fine custokmers, The Press, January 11). I used to work at
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Cracking up
I SAW in The Press that councillors will meet today to discuss the annual resurfacing programme for roads and footpaths in York. On the front page of the same edition of The Press, the headlines ask how we are to make savings to offset the £1 million
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Window shopping
Retailers nationwide might be experiencing doom and gloom, but shops in York seem to be bucking that trend as businesses jostle for more space. Kate Liptrot reports. THE face of shopping in York seems to be changing rapidly. As more and more retailers
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Power politics
AS an npower customer, I am utterly appalled at the latest energy increases. To be informed by the media, not by npower in writing, shows the contempt with which the German-owned company treats its UK customers. In 2005 and 2006, npower increased my
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Market forces
IT IS a depressing sight to see so many empty stalls in York's Newgate Market these days. It's in the heart of the city, but lacks the hustle and bustle that should radiate from such a vital sector of the city's retail activity. Critics have claimed
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Residents should resist wind plans
I REFER to your feature on the proposed wind monitoring mast at Elvington waterworks (Village wind turbine move, The Press, January 10). There is a potential for two or more giant turbines to be constructed very close to Elvington village. Turbine viability
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Noisy neighbours
A FEW comments on your articles "Wills wings it to RAF Linton" (The Press, January 4) and Pilot Wills Shows Off His New Kit' (The Press, January 8). First of all, I'm not a royalist, nor a fan of all things that emanate from that insatiable consumer
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Room at the inn
We sympathise greatly with Julie Dickens and her family (Dogs welcome, Letters, January 8) and the problem in finding dog-friendly accommodation and places to go where dogs are accepted. It is a major problem which besets all dog owners, no matter
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Trio join flock at York builders
York-based homebuilder Shepherd Homes has unveiled the appointments of two new directors and a land executive as part of the company's continued development plans. Firstly, David Smith joins as sales and marketing director having previously worked at
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Ashtray attack man spared jail
A man who smashed an ashtray into the face of a nightclubber in drunken late-night violence, has avoided a return to prison. Carl Foster-Harvey's unprovoked attack on Laurence MacKenzie-Hoyt left the victim with a two-inch cut above his eye, said prosecutor
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Memories of the mount
WOMEN, said George Fox, are the spiritual equals of men. It was a radical idea for its time (Fox was born in 1625) - but no less than you would expect from the founding father of the Quaker movement. It is certainly a philosophy that York's Quaker school
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Picture plea
I have been working on the history of York College for the last year and we are now in the final stages of preparation for publication. The "Tech" has a long history. Its roots are in the Mechanics' Institute of 1827, and it had three homes in York
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Top speaker at city event
A Former British Ambassador to the United States and BBC economics editor is to be the guest speaker at top business event in York. Peter Jay, also a journalist, broadcaster, author and non-executive director of The Bank of England, will give his
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Review: Victoria Simonsen & Ben Powell; Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York
Back in the bad old days, solo players would always get star billing, their accompanist - the very word implies inferiority - relegated to a supporting role. "At the piano was Joe Bloggs," we might read at the end. Today such duos are rightly regarded
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Three seized in B&B drugs raid
THREE people have been arrested during a drugs raid on a York guest house. Police seized what they have described as a "significant amount" of what is believed to be Class A drugs, as well as cash and drug-related paraphernalia, in the raid at the Carousel
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City's FA Trophy away day
YORK City will travel to the winners of the Alfreton Town v Farsley Celtic tie if they can win tomorrow night's FA Trophy second round replay at Grays Athletic. Mid-table Blue Square North outfit Alfreton forced a 1-1 draw at Farsley on Saturday and
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Cost of dying set to increase
THE cost of dying could be set to go up as part of more savings proposals at cash-strapped City of York Council. The authority is going through its annual budget process and all departments are looking to make substantial savings. Potential cut-backs
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Council sickness rates still a big headache
MORE action is needed to tackle high sickness rates among York council workers, opposition leaders have claimed. David Scott, leader of the Labour group on City of York Council, says the number of health-related absences is still too high, despite a
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Computer system blamed for fall in ambulance response times
It was a hi-tech new system that was supposed to improve the performance of York and North Yorkshire's ambulances. However, a new control room computer program introduced last year has led to a dramatic drop in ambulance response times - leading to fears
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School meal take-up falls
Less than a third of York's schoolchildren are eating school dinners - with fears over healthy eating to blame. The school meal take-up rate in York has dropped to 32.5 per cent. This represents a gradual declining trend since 2003/04, when more than
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Fury at home care budget
PLANS to slash the home care budget in York have drawn further condemnation. As reported in The Press, City of York Council officers have proposed cutting the budget by £316,000 next year, and by £950,000 in 2009/10 and 2010/11. The council says the
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Selby MP blasts energy supplier’s price rises
A FURIOUS row has erupted between Selby's MP and a national energy supplier that has just announced inflation-busting price increases. Selby MP John Grogan blasted npower in a Commons debate on fuel poverty, branding the company socially irresponsible
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Turn ordeal into a screen test
WITH the possible exceptions of being a member of the armed forces, a lion tamer, Britney Spears' therapist or the manager of Newcastle United, there can be few more nerve-wracking duties than that of best man. It may be an honour, but it's also invariably
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On the horns of a moral dilemma
HERE'S a dilemma for you to ponder. My friend ordered himself a Wii on t'internet from a well-known electronics store. He claimed it was for his daughters, but he wasn't fooling anyone. He got an email message to say it had been delivered. Unfortunately
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Old soldier vows to not fade away
YORK'S most senior soldier has pledged to remain involved in the region as he saluted the city for the final time. Brigadier Richard Dennis, the Army's top commander in north-east England, has brought his three-and-half years in Yorkshire to an end by
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City’s FA Trophy replay relief
YORK City boss Colin Walker welcomed a second chance to progress in the FA Trophy after a 1-1 home draw against Grays. The two teams will now meet again at the Recreation Ground tomorrow with Walker relieved to get a reprieve after a first-half display
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Learning difficulties hospital to close
A HOSPITAL for people with severe learning disabilities is set to close in a move that health bosses say will allow the inpatients to become "real citizens". North Yorkshire and York Primary Care Trust (PCT) is hoping to win a £1.5 million grant from
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Honours even in tribute to McTigue
PAUL MARCH was left reasonably content after his first friendly in charge of York City Knights ended with honours even. March's youthful line-up came from behind to draw 22-22 with a York Select XIII featuring amateur players from the city as well as
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Catch up game suits Leeds United boss
LEEDS United have perfected the art of playing catch up this season - and boss Dennis Wise is sure his side can do it again. The Whites have galloped up the Coca-Cola League One table since they wiped out their 15 point deduction in double-quick time
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Coppergate to reopen
A BUSY shopping street in the centre of York was set to reopen today after being closed for several days while an unstable chimney stack was repaired. Hundreds of shoppers navigated their way round the barricades at the weekend after a short section
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Haxby in a Pickles
LEADERS Haxby United were held 1-1 at home by struggling Thorpe in the Leeper Hare York Football League premier division. The table-toppers were indebted to 'keeper Mark Phillips for extending their unbeaten run to 13 games, as he produced three exceptional
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Ruff justice for Jones
Phil Jones hit a last-minute equaliser for Rufforth at Huby as the division two leaders extended their unbeaten away run to eight matches. Jamie Williamson had given the visitors the lead but, after the break, the hosts drew level with a perfectly placed
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New leaders Bridge gap
Stamford Bridge took full advantage of leaders Wilberfoss' inactivity to reclaim top spot in division one. They enjoyed a 4-3 home win over fellow promotion candidates Poppleton. Harry Bryant scored twice in the first eight minutes for the hosts and
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Marksman bags all four as Pikes go marching on
HOT-SHOT Mark Swales scored all four goals as Pickering Town beat Lincoln Moorlands 4-1 in the Northern Counties East League premier division. Fourth-placed Pikes trailed after eight minutes to a goal by Lincoln's Craig Bridge. Swales made it 1-1 within
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York City 1, Grays Athletic 1 - FA Trophy, round two
CONTROVERSY is never far away when Grays Athletic defender Jamie Stuart takes on York City. Having recently pleaded not guilty to charges of causing grievous bodily harm to Chris Beardsley during the league meeting between the two clubs back in September
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Charity supports Asda fines for bad parking
A CHARITY which helps disabled motorists has backed a York supermarket which has announced it is to fine customers for parking where they shouldn't. As revealed by The Press, the Asda store at Monks Cross is introducing a £60 penalty for drivers who
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Selby RUFC eye the summit
SELBY RUFC moved to within three points of Yorkshire One leaders Sandal with a 25-7 victory over Keighley at Sandhill Lane. The hosts fielded their strongest line-up of the season and they took full advantage. A wild challenge on Shaun Austerfield
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Struggling York RI tumble out of Vase
York RI crashed out of the EDF Energy Junior Vase in disappointing style as they went down 34-5 at Barnsley in round six. RI were 15-0 down at the break, despite putting Barnsley's defence under severe pressure at times. The visitors started the second
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York City Knights 22, York Select XIII 22
NEW York City Knights player-coach Paul March was given food for thought after his youthful side were held to a 22-22 draw by a York Select XIII. The Knights needed a try ten minutes from time from prop Andy Bailey, the senior player in the ranks, to
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Brit sensation Ful of running
Fulford, who did a good turn for York trainer Mel Brittain and apprentice jockey Mark Lawson when winning at Southwell last week, returns to the same course this afternoon with every chance of doubling his tally. The three-year-old ran out a gutsy scorer
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Ryedale residents to delvier views on post office closures
RYEDALE residents will have the chance to make their views known about impending post office closures at a public meeting tonight. Ryedale District Council and North Yorkshire County Council have teamed up to organise the meeting in Malton, which will
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Pocklington lose at Goole
Pocklington let themselves down as they lost 18-15 at lowly Goole in Yorkshire Two. Pock turned in an error-strewn display against a side battling relegation and, even when they went in front with five minutes to go, they were unable to close the game
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Young thug’s death threat
A YOUNG thug has narrowly avoided being jailed after attacking a man and his mother in a row over his friend's car. Dale Kedge punched, kicked and headbutted his victim while he watched television with friends in Church Fenton, chased him in the street
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Learning difficulties hospital to close
A HOSPITAL for people with severe learning disabilities is set to close in a move that health bosses say will allow the inpatients to become "real citizens". North Yorkshire and York Primary Care Trust (PCT) is hoping to win a £1.5 million grant
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Home care cuts draw condemnation
PLANS to slash the home care budget in York have drawn further condemnation. As reported in The Press yesterday, City of York Council officers have proposed cutting the budget by £316,000 next year, and by £950,000 in 2009/10 and 2010/11. The
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Senior soldier ships out of city
IT WAS a case of tanks for the memories for York's most senior soldier as he saluted the city for the final time. Brigadier Richard Dennis, the Army's top commander in north-east England, has brought his three-and-half years in Yorkshire to an end
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City centre market 'should be privatised'
YORK'S Newgate Market is floundering due to the incompetent bureaucracy of its council administrators, a prominent former trader has claimed. Brian Card, who was a bookseller on the market for 12 years, said that the council's refusal to listen to
