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Appleton Roebuck Primary School's ‘outstanding’ achievement
PUPILS and staff at a village primary school near York are celebrating an "outstanding" Ofsted report. Inspectors visited Appleton Roebuck Primary School in December and found that in 25 out of the possible 26 areas scrutinised, the school scored the
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Running for Rod
A YORK man is stepping up his preparations for a marathon effort in memory of his brother. Running was a shared love between brothers Rod Watson and Matt Rylatt. So when Rod died on the eve of the 2007 London Marathon following a fight with a lung
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Police blitz on rat-run drivers
DRIVERS have been warned to stay away from a Selby district rat-run after police handed out 15 fixed penalty tickets to motorists in one hour. Inspector Richard Abbott blasted the motorists, saying his officers could have issued one ticket every minute
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The China syndrome...
YORK'S year-long programme of Chinese events and exhibitions marking the 2008 Beijing Olympics kicks off next week at the National Railway Museum (NRM). Representatives from a number of York attractions, including the Castle Museum, the National Centre
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Patients urged to support GPs
PATIENTS across York are being urged to join the fight against changes to GP surgery opening hours by writing to their local MP. Doctors fear Government proposals to change their contracts to work during evenings and weekends would dilute resources during
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Theatre may be forced to cut back on shows if council reduces support
BOSSES at York Theatre Royal have warned they will have to reduce productions if proposed cuts to their budget go ahead. The theatre has enjoyed a bumper year, with ticket sales beating expectations; the debt being substantially reduced; and many productions
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Bees drinking - 057
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Fishing at Cottesloe Beach - 056
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Honey eater - 055
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Tall trees - 054
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Cable Beach sunset - 053
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Authority in drive to improve road safety
DRIVER behaviour needs to be improved on York's roads to help combat speeding problems, councillors have said. Members of City of York Council's city strategy panel called for a range of actions to help tackle dangerous driving. They were speaking in
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Final lap in Formula One battle
RESIDENTS are cautiously hopeful the long-running Formula One battle of Elvington Airfield may finally be settled - in six months time. For years, the communities of Elvington and Wheldrake have complained about the deafening noise of motor racing
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Battle to save gallery ceiling
PLANS have been submitted for major repairs to a crumbling ceiling at York Art Gallery. Chunks of plaster have fallen from the roof, and in other cases are held up only by wallpaper. A report by the gallery's architect, Gelder Harvey, states: "It is
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York staging its annual Residents First weekend
A COLD war bunker, dungeon, church and archaeological dig are among more than 50 venues throwing open their doors to York residents later this month. The city is staging its annual Residents First weekend on Saturday and Sunday, January 26 and 27, when
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Fire union concerned over van plan for small blazes
MOTORISTS might expect a fire engine to turn up if their car goes up in flames. But Fire Brigades Union (FBU) leaders claimed today they may instead get "two firefighters in a van". The FBU said North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service was planning to
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Tollerton crash latest
THE three people who suffered serious injuries in a horrific smash on a major road just outside of York are said to be in a "comfortable" condition in York Hospital. The accident happened at 4pm on Monday on the A19 just south of Tollerton.
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City's Trophy tie postponed
YORK City's FA Trophy second round replay at Grays Athletic has been postponed. An inspection of Athletic's Recreation Ground pitch this morning has revealed it to be waterlogged and the game will now be played on Tuesday, January 22, at 7.45pm, with
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York College safety plan backed
YORK College bosses and fire chiefs today defended new rules which would see exam students staying at their desks should fire alarms go off. While students would remain seated, staff would check whether there really was a fire. A tutor at the college
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January sunset, Helmsley - 052
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Whitby - 051
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Trail to Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park - 050
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Tough choices in council cuts
I AM appalled at the audacity of our cash strapped council, attempting to hold what amounts to a referendum of the citizens of York to decide what cuts should be made to accommodate the £1 million shortfall in the city finances (You choose, The Press,
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Bin hazards
I AGREE with the resident of Wellington Street (Our Christmas waste collection was rubbish, Letters, January 4). The sight of overflowing bins over the Christmas period was disgusting. The council gave us all notices telling us when they would be
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The biggest gift
Should Britain change the emphasis for organ donation by presuming that most people consent to donating organs after their death? STEPHEN LEWIS investigates. SUE Nelsn will never forget sitting at the side of her sister Louise's hospital bed when the
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Thief sold stolen work goods on eBay
A MECHANICAL fitter smuggled home more than £33,000 worth of equipment from his workplace to sell it on eBay. Today Mark Standridge was beginning a 12-month jail sentence after someone tipped off his bosses in an anonymous letter and his crimes were
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Issue of life and death
IT IS estimated that more than 1,000 patients die every year for want of an organ transplant. Despite years of trying to persuade people they should sign up as donors, there remains a chronic shortage of transplant organs. Asking people to "opt in" to
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Efforts spoiled
SHAME on the vandals who drove a stolen pick-up truck across a newly-laid cricket square. Hours of hard work had gone into improving the turf at Heworth Cricket Club, in York. Much of that graft has been undone in a malicious moment. Dedication
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Challenges posed to church leaders
I am writing regarding the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu. He is apparently seeking a meeting with Pope Benedict XVI (Vatican visit for Dr John, The Press, January 12). Although I agree this is a good thing in principle, am I alone in thinking Dr
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Upgrade bypass
In "Dual views" (Letters, January 11) once again Paul Hepworth is berating Ryedale District Council for the Clifton Moor development. What he again omits to say is that Clifton Moor was built on the former Clifton Airfield, which was owned by the former
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Event thanks
I would just like to say thank you to everyone concerned regarding the Rawcliffe Recreation Centre, for the wonderful afternoon and meals given to us older people. It was very well organised, and the two dancers were superb. Many thanks. Jean Scott
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Conflicting views
I find Roger Westmoreland's hate-filled diatribe (Israeli question, Letters, January 5) against Israel to be most offensive. What an obnoxious display of ignorance. My previous letters have merely tried to show that the Israel- Palestine conflict
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Bold vision for county’s future
A BUSINESS masterclass is set to help burgeoning tourism commerce in Yorkshire. The event, to be held at Yorkshire Tourist Board's (YTB) 2008 conference at York Racecourse on Tuesday, February 19, will offer an in-depth look at various areas of business
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Waste firm picks up a 3-year deal
A NORTH Yorkshire recycling and waste management specialist has won a healthy addition to its list of clients. Yorwaste has been awarded a three-year contract to manage the recycling and disposal of the hundreds of tonnes of non-clinical waste York Hospital
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Clearing the way
Is your messy home getting you down? Maxine Gordon gleans some tips on clearing that clutter. HEATHER is a great cook but never has friends and family over for dinner because her house is so untidy. "I'd have to spend the whole week gutting it first
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Whopping gas rise might be good for us
WHERE are all those irritating cold callers when you need them? There was a time barely a day went by when our home was not plagued by people trying to persuade us to switch to a different gas and electricity supplier. Yet now, when the company we are
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Chipping in with a few facts...
THE Diary likes to pass on fascinating pieces of information with which readers can regale their friends and relatives for years to come, allowing them to increase their social standing no end. So here are a few facts about chips. If all the chips eaten
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Pope tackles a sporting lesson
THESE days world leaders are generally expected to push back the boundaries a bit and set "new goals" for their followers. I wonder if Pope Benedict XVI had that sort of thing in mind when he told representatives of Italian football that the sport had
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Busker still had guitar on his back
A BUSKER who was pulled from the River Foss on New Year's Day still had his guitar strapped to his back. At the opening of the inquest into the death of Kingsley Geoffrey Hoffman, of Feversham Crescent in York, coroner Donald Coverdale said Mr Hoffman
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Pension report dismissed as ‘a red herring’
THE number of retired police officers in North Yorkshire could soon out number serving officers. A pressure group has hit out, claiming that taxpayers will be left footing the bill for the increase in pension pay-outs. North Yorkshire Police paid out
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We find a handy spot for Hannah
A STUDENT who was refused a parking permit at York College has had her parking problem solved - thanks to a reader of The Press. Hannah Bowater, 17, lives in North Newbald, about 25 miles away from the college, and there was no public transport that
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Farrell setback for City
YORK City joint-top scorer Craig Farrell will not make today's FA Trophy trip to Grays Athletic because of a groin injury. Farrell moved level with Onome Sodje at the top of the Minstermen's goal charts after his 75th-minute penalty forced a replay in
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Yobs churn up cricket ground in stolen pick-up
MEMBERS of a York cricket club have hit out at car thieves who drove a pickup truck across their newly-laid square. Groundsman Jerry Dunnington discovered the damage to the ground at Heworth Cricket Club on Sunday. When he arrived at the club he found
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Sky’s the limit for the Knights
YORK City Knights have welcomed the chance to play live on television - although there are downsides. The Knights' Co-operative National League Two match away to Barrow at Easter will now be televised by Sky Sports as part of the broadcaster's increased
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Beard growth for York only
YORK City boss Colin Walker intends to welcome Kettering Town hero Chris Beardsley back to the fold in a fortnight's time despite the Blue Square North leaders' bid to extend his loan stay. Beardsley has scored five goals in three games since joining
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Farewell Olga
A STRIKING funeral cortege brought traffic to a halt as mourners followed the coffin of a much-loved mother-of-five in a Victorian horse-drawn carriage. Olga Franklin - the former wife of Len Franklin, one of the country's first victims of Creutzfeldt-Jakob
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Fans’ favourite Shearer has his own questions to answer
COMING from the North East I am very interested in the debate concerning who should be appointed the next manager of Newcastle United. Alan Shearer seems the people's choice but the two big questions are does he want it and is he ready for it? He's
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Leeds move up to third after away win
Leeds United climbed to third place in League One after securing a narrow win over Crewe thanks to Jermaine Beckford's 16th goal of the season. Beckford got to the ball ahead of Crewe goalkeeper Ben Williams to head the winner in the 36th minute after
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Lettered Board retain top spot
Lettered Board A' remain on top of the Pickering Pool League premier division after they pipped Coach House Inn A' 4-3. Horseshoe Inn A' are second after they beat Buck Inn B' by the same scoreline. Peacock A' are now third after losing 4-3 to Downe
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Carole’s Clifton cracker
Carole Layne produced some stunning darts (3 x 100) to game in 19 as Clifton A' won a close-fought contest against York John Smith's Ladies Darts League division one opponents Cygnet C'. Clifton's victory was sealed by captain Sue Lowery in the pairs
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Johnston aims to strike with in-form Boomtown
Mark Johnston, aiming to strike while the iron is hot, can gain his second success with Boomtown in under a week at Lingfield tomorrow. The North Yorkshire trainer, whose massive Middleham-based Flat operation, runs seven days a week, 52 weeks a year
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Towns’ twin ascent tilt
AMBITIOUS North Yorkshire rivals Pickering Town and Selby Town are eyeing a move up the football pyramid. The duo are among a quartet of Northern Counties East League premier division sides to apply for promotion to the higher UniBond League. With
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York fail at the finish
MISFIRING City of York Hockey Club's Men's I team will be sent to finishing school after their 1-1 draw with Didsbury Northern. A host of missed opportunities prevented York opening 2008 with a victory in the Northern Hockey League premier division
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Ladies I double up at Leeds
CITY of York Hockey Club Ladies I made a stunning start to their 2008 fixture programme by beating North League division one leaders LA Carnegie 1-0. The win was York's second over the Leeds team this season and they are the only side to register
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Mixed day for Acomb
Acomb Hockey Club's mixed team were beaten 4-2 at Wakefield II. Acomb took the lead when a reverse stick strike by Matthew Dickenson found the corner. Wakefield rallied well and, despite some excellent work by Steve Church in the Tangerines goal, the
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Stolen antique furniture haul
DO you recognise this furniture? Police are trying to find the owners of these items, which they found while carrying out a drugs raid in York. Officers believe the furniture, some of which is antique, is stolen - but their database shows no record
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Phew, Hew’s so glad to bag a point
Leeper Hare York Football League division three leaders Heworth were held to a draw for the second time in three games as they had to settle for a point against New Earswick. Matty Coupe and Tom Quinn gave Heworth a two-goal lead but this was wiped out
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Top day for happy Acorn
YORK Acorn ARLC A' team coach Chris Bedingham was a happy man after seeing his side move to the top of Yorkshire League division three. The Thanet Road club are going for a promotion double with the first team riding high in National Conference division
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Crash victims escape serious injury in A19 smash
AT least four people had a miraculous escape after an horrendous accident involving a heavy goods vehicle and two cars on a major road near York. The accident happened at 4pm yesterday, on the A19 just south of Tollerton. Two cars and a tanker were
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Snaith firefighters are pride of service
FIREFIGHTERS from a village near Selby have become the first in the country to meet new national standards. Snaith Fire Station is the first in the UK to have everyone qualified to the new benchmark. And the feat is all the more impressive because it
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Residents make their post office closure views known
MORE than 100 people arrived at Ryedale District Council's headquarters to make their views known to Post Office bosses about proposed branch closures. The meeting was organised by the district council and North Yorkshire County Council with the Post
