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Fears on care home scheme
A DEVELOPER behind plans for a new care home has given a reassurance that it will not impact on residential traffic. Keyland Gregory Limited has applied to build a one, two and three-storey, 60-room care home on land at Tribune Way, on the Centurion
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Phoenix pub will rise again from ashes
A STRUGGLING pub is set to reopen its doors today, following a closure of several weeks. The Phoenix, in George Street, York, has been closed for business since mid-December. But now owners Marston's Pub Company has said the bar was throwing its doors
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‘Adopt our alley’ plea to council
RESIDENTS in a York suburb want the city council to take over a path and stop it being a regular haunt for drug users. Helen Douglas, a Clifton ward Labour councillor, is to hand in an 80-name petition to a City of York Council meeting next week to recommend
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Mixed results over action plans
THERE was mixed news for residents in several York neighbourhoods, as a range of improvements and action plans went before city councillors. Members of City of York Council's city strategy panel waded through a mammoth agenda at their meeting this week
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Crunch talks on new homes rule
CRUNCH talks are to be held between council bosses and developers to thrash out a solution to York's affordable homes row. Councillors from all parties are to meet with council officers and major house builders to discuss the city's controversial housing
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Fatal train incident
A MAN was killed when he was struck by a train at Dringhouses yesterday. The man, who has not been identified but is believed to be in his late 40s or early 50s, was hit by a TransPennine Express train at around 7pm on the tracks near St Helen's Road
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Massive eco-town scheme for Selby
DEVELOPERS have unveiled plans for an enormous eco-town in Selby district. Politicians have welcomed the proposed scheme, which would see up to 15,000 homes built on a 1,500-acre site near the villages of Eggborough and Kellington. GMI Property Company
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Algarve, Portugal - 059
Photograph by Barbara Hutchinson © The copyright of this image remains with the photographer
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Photograph by Tony Morris © The copyright of this image remains with the photographer
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Skills centre opens at last
A DELAY-hit skills centre for York pupils has opened three months behind schedule. The Danesgate Centre, City of York Council's new vocational skills centre at Fulford Cross, opened its doors for the first time on Monday. The flagship centre, which
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Double the funds
TWIN brothers celebrating their 40th birthday gave The Press Guardian Angels Appeal a huge boost by asking for donations at their party instead of presents. Gary and David Barker, of Acomb
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Casualties airlifted from A1079 accident
Three casualties were airlifted to hospital in a two-vehicle smash on a main road near York. The accident happened at about 11.40am today, when a Nissan Almera and a Ford Focus collided on the A1079 at Wilberfoss. Humberside Police are currently
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Leisure centre plans delayed again
THE long-awaited redevelopment of York's Barbican Centre has been delayed again. But operators Absolute Leisure said today that the revamp was now "imminent," and it was working flat-out with contractors to ensure the leisure centre becomes a top showcase
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Hope amid the gloom
FEW of us can have missed the signs of economic gloom gathering on the horizon. The weekly shop costs more as food prices continue to soar. Petrol costs the earth, and gas and electricity prices have also increased sharply. Meanwhile, the housing market
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Sporting idea for green belt
ALONG with many others, I am concerned at the enormous impact of the proposed housing developments within the precious greenbelt area between Clifton Moor and Skelton village. Driving into York along the A19 there is a sign outside Clifton Park sports
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Time to listen
TODAY, we are taking our Cut The Closures campaign to save local post offices right to the top. More than 6,000 readers have signed our petition - and we will be handing in copies today at both Royal Mail HQ in London, and at 10 Downing Street. The
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Why no fins?
I READ Mr Stead's letter of January 12 and must concede he is most likely correct in stating that this bomb came from one of the two aircraft which collided near Howden in July 1944. I do, however, have one or two small doubts. The aircraft were returning
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Let mums walk
AFTER reading that Asda plan to fine people who park in disabled/mother and baby bays, I wish to say that while I have every sympathy with disabled people being unable to get into the special parking spaces at supermarkets, I do not feel there is any
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Insult to Royalty
BRITISH Royals have shown their valour for centuries in defence of the realm. Adam McCartney's diatribe (Prince Will to quaff wine and guzzle swan, Soapbox, January 8) is an insult to history, the Royal family and intelligence - and the same is true
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What a very odd idea this is
I SHARE your reporter's surprise in learning that Tracy Chevalier has been appointed writer in residence at York Art Gallery (The Press, January 5). I, too, think it likely that "this is the first time a well-established author has become a writer in
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Left me shocked and intrigued
I HAVE just finished reading Julian Cole's novel, The Amateur Historian. I am not sure what to make of it. I was intrigued, fascinated, shocked and unable to put it down. I still cannot say if it was good, well written or a mixture of every other book
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A toff old world
LET ME try to remove the confusion of Charles Rushton regarding the definition of "toff". This is British slang for a member of the upper-class or such pretence and with an air of superiority. The word could derive from "tuft", which described the
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Not so sparkly
I have just read "Vision of light" (The Press, January 1) and wondered if Coun Vassie could perhaps enlighten me as to where their "trendy" expensive tree which was in Parliament Street Christmas 2006/7 has actually been put up this year. It was hailed
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Coward’s way
WE LIVE in a free country, and while your correspondent has every right to make fun of and belittle my efforts on animal welfare matters (Tongue in cheek, Readers' Letters, January 7), it's a shame he or she was not brave enough to reveal who they were
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Just too biased
FURTHER to Paul Willey's comments re "Real issues" (Readers' Letters, January 12) he should be aware that it is the responsibility of elected members to monitor and comment on the services provided by respective City of York Council departments, and
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Post office closures ‘mad’
THE proposed decimation of York's post office network has been condemned by councillors, as the public consultation on planned closures comes to an end. City of York Council is today submitting its comments on plans to close four branches in the city
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Cuts could lead to increase in rough sleepers
THE number of homeless people in York could rise if proposals for cutbacks by the cash-strapped city council are allowed to go ahead, it has been claimed. Rachel Barber, of the Salvation Army, believes the numbers of people being turned out on to York's
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Apprentice challenge
THEY are a long-standing but declining tradition of British industry. Millions started their careers over the years with an apprenticeship, including many thousands of workers at the former York Carriageworks. Now credit card services firm CPP, based
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Bus information system backed despite concerns
HI-TECH transport devices have been hailed by ruling councillors - despite opposition complaints that they are not working properly. Labour councillors say signs advising passengers when their bus is due are unreliable, and often result in "phantom buses
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Civic society supports £70m casino plans
THE owners of the Opera House Casino have welcomed the support of Scarborough Civic Society for their planned £70 million family entertainment venue in the heart of the town. Nikolas and Becky Shaw's North Street redevelopment plans which include a six-screen
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Just how bad is it?
Soaring prices, the housing market at a standstill, and City of York Council is looking to make yet more cuts. We may all be in for a period of belt-tightening. STEPHEN LEWIS and CHARLOTTE PERCIVAL report. THE recent rain lashing out of grey skies
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Miracle escape of man who fell on rail tracks
PASSENGERS screamed in horror as a man fell into the path of an oncoming train at York Station. The middle-aged man appears to have slipped and fallen between the tracks on platform nine at about 1.45pm yesterday as a CrossCountry train headed towards
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Silence is golden
Education Reporter Haydn Lewis visited a York school to find out why pupils have chosen to keep quiet in class next week. DRINGHOUSES Primary in York is one of many schools in the city and across the country taking a vow of silence next week. Pupils
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Down with all that stress
TAKE a deep breath, think soothing thoughts and forget that the boss wanted the sales figures done/toilets cleaned/ mid-morning bacon rolls fetching (delete as appropriate) five minutes ago before reading Diary's latest revelations. The hectic nature
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Don’t worry, Paul – we all get forgetful
POOR old Paul Burrell. Eating kangaroo undercarriage and sticking a shaking hand into a vat full of squirming rats must seem like child's play to Diana's Rock now that he's come face to face with the real king of the jungle in the shape of Michael Mansfield
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Boy had bullets in his bedroom
A BOY who picked up some live bullets at an Army firing range near York and kept them in his bedroom has been convicted by a court for possession of ammunition. The 13-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had picked up the 7.62mm rounds at
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Chance is offered for caring career
A RECRUITMENT drive is under way to attract more people to work in early years education. Anyone who wants to work with children or who would like to develop their child care skills is being invited to a training and recruitment fair in York later
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Plug pulled on 'splash palace'
YORK'S infamous "splash palace" is finally to be consigned to the history books. Plans have been unveiled to close the Parliament Street toilets, and replace them with a new block in Silver Street, off Newgate Market. Tourism bosses, councillors and
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Accident closes both lanes of A1
BOTH lanes of a motorway were closed this morning after a lorry crash caused chemicals to spill across the carriageway. The leak happened at around 8.30pm today at junction 46 of the A1 between Boston Spa and Wetherby, causing large queues in both directions
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Cyclist taken to hospital following collision
A WOMAN has been taken to hosptial after her bicycle and a car collided on a main road to York this morning. Large traffic queues formed both ways along the A19 in Fulford's Main Street after the accident at around 7.25am today caused the road to be
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City boss says Trophy delay is a blessing in disguise
YORK City boss Colin Walker believes the decision to postpone yesterday's FA Trophy replay at Grays Athletic might prove "a blessing in disguise". The Minstermen could have been without key trio Craig Farrell, Martyn Woolford and Manny Panther for
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The Arclight Centre
The Arclight centre is on Leeman Road, across the road from the national railway museum. Since becoming a Councillor, I wanted to find out more about what the centre does. The centre is a hostel for the homeless who have links in York. Some residents
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Witness plea after smash
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. A 44-tonne
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New boy hails ‘ambition’ of Minstermen
YORK City midfielder Simon Rusk is hoping his new club can become the second team he has helped win promotion to the Football League. Rusk was a member of the Boston side that clinched the Conference title in 2002 and, having spent the last five seasons
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Managerless Shakers taking Brass tack
FORMER York City boss Chris Brass has been handed temporary charge of Bury. The Gigg Lane-based club said Brass, currently youth team manager, would be taking charge of all team affairs "for the immediate future as caretaker manager" following the
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Abu Dhabi opener as Si seeks ‘quality’
MIDDLE Eastern treasure is the target for North Yorkshire man of irons Simon Dyson. The 30-year-old makes his first appearance on the European Golf Tour in 2008 when he tackles the $2 million Abu Dhabi Championships in the United Arab Emirates tomorrow
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Retailer scraps city store plan
FASHION giant Next has scrapped plans to open its fifth store in York. The high street clothing chain had been given the go-ahead to take over a vacant unit at Clifton Moor Retail Park on the edge of the city in a move which could have created up
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York ace Turner claims two top scalps in UK Open
YORK darts player Martyn Turner reached the last 32 of the PDC Blue Square UK Open North-East regional tournament in Gateshead. Turner beat Roland Scholten 5-4 in round two and Andy Jenkins 5-1 in round three, before he was whitewashed by Bristol's rising
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Popular Harriers event attracts a top quality field
TWO top quality fields will line up in York when one of Britain's favourite road races celebrates its 25th anniversary this weekend. Knavesmire Harriers host their annual Brass Monkey half marathon with a top quality northern field of 1,000 runners looking
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Jockey Elliott handed chance to make amends
Jord, who last week won the race that never was at Southwell, returns to the same course tomorrow bidding for quick compensation in the Treat The Kids At Half Term At Pontin's Handicap. The Alan McCabe-trained four-year-old made all the running in a
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Kim Critchley
York athletics star Kim Critchley tells deputy sports editor TONY KELLY about the joys of running free. BORN to run - that's York's tough of the cross-country trail Kim Critchley. From the highlands of Kenya to the flat-lands of Roundhay Park, Critchley
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Knights at races
THE York City Knights Supporters' Club are set to stage a race night double. They will be hosting the events at the Cueball Club, on James Street, on Friday, and the Black Bull, on Hull Road, on Saturday, both starting at 8pm. All are welcome. All
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Trees pulled up in Trophy clash
A MAGNIFICENT effort was not enough to see Nestlé Rowntree RUFC reach the semi-finals of the North Yorkshire Trophy as they lost 38-15 at Ripon. Trees competed well in the forwards but could not match the pace of Ripon's back division, who scored
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Flood alert as torrential rain hits York area
THESE were the scenes as York motorists struggled to pass through flood waters following torrential rain over the city. Residents and businesses have also been put on high alert after a flood warning was issued for the River Ouse at Naburn Lock. But
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Man hurt in head-on collision
THIS was the aftermath of a head-on collision between two cars that led to one man being taken to hospital with serious injuries. The smash happened shortly after 6pm last night on an unclassified road off the A1079 between Newton-upon-Derwent and Wilberfoss
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Men in the middle
FOOTBALL refereeing courses will be held in the Ryedale and Scarborough areas this month. Anyone interested in joining the courses should phone Keith Sales, secretary of the RJF Homes Beckett League and Scarborough and District FA, on 01751 473348
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Collection bags ‘not for charity’
A COMPANY that claims to collect unwanted goods for people in the Third World, but may not send them there, has been targeting homes in North Yorkshire. Helpmates Limited has leafleted households across the region asking from everything from "ladies
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Police helicopter proves its worth in search for missing Selby pensioner
AN AIRBORNE manhunt has saved the life of a pensioner who went missing from his Selby home in sub-zero temperatures. Police scrambled a helicopter to search for the elderly man after his worried wife called them to say her husband had not come back an
