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Votes reported missing in York Outer - returning officer disputes claim
YORK'S acting returning officer has disputed claims that ballot papers went missing in the post. It was reported in The Guardian that hundreds of papers may have gone missing, partly due to last Friday's closure of the Leeman Road sorting office
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High turnout at York counts
Reports are coming in that the turnout for both constituencies in York have been far higher than in previous General Elections. Officials at the counts believe York Central could be as high as 70 per cent, and York Outer 75 per cent.
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Hugh Bayley, Labour candidate not complacent
Responding to news that exit polls suggested Britain was heading for a hung parliament, Hugh Bayley, Labour candidate for York Central, said: "It's a foolish candidate who is complacent. I am waiting to see what happens." The York Central result is
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Ticket sales see York City fans dwarfed by Oxford United
FANS of Oxford United and York City have snapped up 24,644 tickets for the Blue Square Premier play-off final - but Minstermen supporters account for only 4,075 of them. With ten days still to go before the showpiece final at Wembley on
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Country walk at Great Ayton
JAMES Cook was born with the Cleveland Hills towering above him on one side and the North Sea on the other. He was attracted to the sea and, as we all know, became a great navigator and explorer. Before he went to sea, he lived around Great
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Guy Gilbert casts his vote on his 18th birthday
THIS York teenager has got his first taste of voting after his 18th birthday fell on the same day as Britain went to the polls. As well as celebrating the milestone with his family, Guy Gilbert was able to play his part in the General Election
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Knapton polling station based in village pub
WHILE most voters turned out to community halls, churches and schools to cast their vote, some polling stations were in less orthodox surroundings. In Knapton, west of York, villagers were able to combine their democratic duty with a trip to
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Review: The Chamber Players; Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York
Those of us fortunate enough to attend a wealth of concerts all year round know that, once in a blue moon, usually quite without warning, we may experience a ‘pin-drop’ moment, when time seems to stand still. Composers rarely plan it that way.
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David McGurk: Luton Town win was my best moment in football
PLAY-OFF hero David McGurk reckons York City will be able to draw on the experience of their FA Trophy final appearance when they return to Wembley. The talismanic centre-half, awarded an unprecedented ten out of ten by York City reporter
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York Labour leader ousted after three years in role
ONE of York’s political chiefs has been ousted in a coup by his own party. Coun David Scott was dropped as leader of City of York Council’s Labour group at a meeting this week, bringing his three-year stint in the role to an end.
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David Chaplin completes London Marathon in aid of NSPCC
A FATHER from York who completed the London Marathon for the 11th time last month has raised £200 for a children’s charity. David Chaplin, 42, from Haxby, who finished the 26-mile race in three hours and ten minutes, said: “I decided to run the marathon
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Inntravel Ltd staff win prize for most miles in charity trek
STAFF who put their best feet forward for charity have been given the boot. A team from travel company Inntravel Ltd, based near Castle Howard, clocked up the most miles between them in the 2009 Harrison Trek for Children in Nepal, held in the grounds
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Mount School pupil wins Latin reading competition
Sixteen hundred years after the end of the Roman occupation of Britain, students from the legionary fortress city of York are still speaking Latin. For the 20th year running, a pupil at the Mount School, in York, won a prize in the Latin reading competition
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Friends of June Edge raise over £1000 for St Leonard’s Hospice
Friends of St Leonard’s Hospice patient June Edge have raised more than £1,000 in a sponsored walk. Six friends and colleagues, including June’s sister Carol Barnett, undertook the 16-mile walk from Whitby to Ravenscar and in March. With sponsorship
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Lettings: rural homes to rent
The good folk from Martin and Co were in touch this week to point out that we’ve been tootling around town for a while and wouldn’t it be nice to do something on country properties… after all, we are blessed with lovely villages and beautiful countryside
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Property of the week: homes with character and charm
Well, has this week been a lucky one or what? Not only have we managed to find one property with its own bar – we’ve found two. After visiting the former Turf Tavern (see front page) we then staggered across another home that is just brilliant for entertaining
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York College students perform Beatles' Sergeant Pepper’s album
First-year National Diploma Music Technology students at York College were joined by guests from other music courses there to perform the iconic 1967 Beatles album, Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. About 35 students performed the music.
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World’s largest trainer appears at Tesco to raise cancer awareness
THESE boots were not made for walking, but for raising awareness on one of the most common terminal illnesses that affects the UK. The world’s largest trainer, UK size 454 sports shoe, which is touring the UK, appeared at Tesco Extra, Clifton Moor,
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York police hunt handbag thief
POLICE are appealing for information after a robber knocked a woman to the ground and stole her handbag in a York street. The robbery happened at about 3pm yesterday down an alleyway off Ashville Street, off Huntington Road. A 22-year-old
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Knights chiefs to face the music at fans’ forum
FANS are to be given the chance to grill York City Knights coaching staff and players – in a “timely” move prompted by Dave Woods’ arrival as director of rugby. Supporters have been invited to a question and answer session with Woods, head coach James
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Ardsley Industrial Ventures on the hunt for northern manufacturing firms
A CASH-RICH Indian family is being helped by a York firm of accountants to buy up UK businesses, many of them in Yorkshire. Garbutt & Elliott, of York, is working with Ardsley Industrial Ventures, headed up by a US-based member of the family, to identify
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York law firm announces ‘new chapter in its history’
A MAJOR restructuring of York law firm Rollits has been unveiled. The firm, which has offices at Rowntree Wharf in Navigation Road, York, as well as in Hull, is being converted into a limited liability partnership (LLP). Managing partner Richard Field
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Shepherd Construction win contract for £20m munitions site revamp
SHEPHERD Construction of York has won a £20 million contract to modernise a 5.7-hectare munitions factory on behalf of defence, security and aerospace company BAE Systems. Work on the project at Radway Green, in Crewe, has just started and will involve
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Pavilions of Harrogate in the running for three awards
PAVILIONS of Harrogate has been short-listed in three categories in the 2010 Harrogate Hospitality and Tourism Awards. The awards, the winners of which will be announced at a ceremony next month, are organised by Destination Harrogate. They aim to
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Oxford United manager wary of York City
OXFORD United boss Chris Wilder will not be underestimating York City when the two sides meet in the play-off final at Wembley. The U’s boss hailed the Minstermen’s achievement in twice beating Luton Town in the Blue Square Premier play-off semi-final
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Simon Dyson hoping for flying start to Italian Open golf tournament
SIMON Dyson was looking to make a flying start when he teed off in the BMW Italian Open today. The 32-year-old Malton and Norton Golf Club star tied for 17th in last week’s Open de Espana and was hoping to improve on that in Turin.
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Odds against York City play off victory
YORK City are once again the underdogs as they prepare to meet Oxford United at Wembley for a place in the Football League – according to the bookmakers. Despite the heroics of Martin Foyle’s men over the two legs against Luton Town, league sponsors
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York City Supporters’ Club AGM
THE annual general meeting of the York City Supporters’ Club will be held in the Keith Walwyn room at Bootham Crescent tonight at 7pm. The annual statement of accounts will be presented and details of the club’s player sponsorship for 2010/1 will be
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Special section allotted at Wembley for York City's most vocal fans
YORK City’s most vocal fans will have their own special section allotted at Wembley for the club’s Blue Square Premier play-off final against Oxford United on May 16. Fans who want to get involved are asked to request Block 111 when booking
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Oxford United expect £750,000 boost if promoted
OXFORD United’s coffers will be boosted by at least £750,000 if they can secure promotion back into the Football League. Club chairman Kelvin Thomas said he expected to gain an extra £500,000 next season if his team beat York City in the play-off final
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Team spirit important as York Lokomotive ARLC eye successful season
YORK Lokomotive ARLC will bank on a great team spirit to put them into the race for honours in the new summer season. The Lokos kick off their campaign in the RL Conference’s Yorkshire premier division on Saturday with a home match against Haworth Park
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New Earswick All Blacks reach ARL Accident Cup final
NEW Earswick will meet Selby Warriors in the final of the York & District ARL Accident Cup after a comprehensive 36-6 victory over Heworth in last night’s semi-final. Impressive young hooker Jack Carling put All Blacks ahead, with further first-half
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Joe Lumb Under-17s team face Aire Wharfe League opener
THE York Senior Cricket League Joe Lumb Under-17s team face the Aire Wharfe League at Guiseley on Sunday in their first game of the new season. York will be seeking to gain revenge for last year’s two-run defeat, which ruined their chances of a play-off
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Doherty to play solo gig in York
CONTROVERSIAL rock star Pete Doherty is to play a solo gig in York weeks after cancelling a show in the city at the last minute. Hundreds of fans were left disappointed when the singer-songwriter called off a performance by his band Babyshambles
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Attack on police stance on Claudia Lawrence investigation
THE spokesman for the family of missing chef Claudia Lawrence has called for an independent inquiry into the suspected murder investigation. Martin Dales, spokesman for Claudia’s father, Peter Lawrence, also launched another stinging attack
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Thrilling climax to New Earswick Indoor Bowls Club season
THE New Earswick Indoor Bowls Club season reached a thrilling climax with their league play-off finals and the last of the knockout finals. In the knockout competition, Ralph Tiplady (-2) played Andrew Fothergill (scr) in a repeat of last year’s Handicap
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Erland & The Carnival, Fibbers , York, May 8
Erland & The Carnival, the band formed by Orkney Island folk guitarist and singer Gawain Erland Cooper and former The Verve guitarist Simon Tong, play in York on Saturday night in support of their forthcoming single, You Don’t Have To Be Lonely. Joined
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York Guildhall Orchestra, Central Hall, University of York, May 8
York Guildhall Orchestra’s 30th anniversary season continues on Saturday evening at Central Hall, University of York, where Michael Thompson is the soloist for Strauss’s Horn Concerto No 1. The 7.30pm programme also includes Elgar’s In The South and
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Clifton ‘A’ close to clinching York Badminton League runner-up spot
Clifton ‘A’ look to have consolidated second place in men’s division one of the York Badminton League with a 9-0 home win over RI Tues/Thurs ‘A’ and a 5-4 defeat at Riverside. Daniel Woolfson and Erik Wagenaars were best for Clifton against the Institute
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Inspiring Architecture and Décor: A Period Piece, Holy Trinity, Goodramgate, York, May 14 to 28
Lucy Beveridge draws on her fascination with period architecture and interior décor for her exhibition in the hidden church of Holy Trinity, Goodramgate, York. Her practice encompasses both art and design, working in the field of theatre production
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Gerald Leslie Kingfisher Cup angling match to be held on June 5
THE annual Gerald Leslie Kingfisher Cup angling match will be held at Langwith Lakes on Saturday, June 5. The competition, held in memory of late well-known angler Leslie, pictured, will be fished on Kevin and Bethany lakes. The draw will be at 9am
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Nick Hindle helps Clifton Alliance ease past Clifton Alliance in York Vale Cricket League
NICK Hindle scored a half-century on his debut to see Clifton Alliance to an easy HPH York Vale Cricket League division one win against Heworth. Batting was difficult on a rain-hit day which saw much of the programme wiped out, but opener
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Violence following York City v Luton Town football match
I would like to express my shame and disgust and apologise to all York City fans following the actions of so-called Luton Town supporters at the end of the game. I live in Acomb and travelled to the game with my friends, who are three generations
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Rain threat to Yorkshire’s County Cricket Championship victory hopes
If you believe the weather forecast for the Scarborough area today, the players of Yorkshire and Essex will be arriving at North Marine Road two by two. Rain is supposed to hit the North Yorkshire coastal town by the bucketful, and it would be a kick
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Injured jockey Phil Kinsella misses out on The Magic Bishop ride
Spare a thought for Phil Kinsella, who, instead of heading to Wetherby this evening with the chance of figuring among the winners, is facing at least a month on the sidelines after fracturing a vertebrae in his neck. Kinsella, who rides as stable
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Conservatives support A Stadium For York group
THE group campaigning for a stadium in York say they now have the backing of the Conservatives’ culture spokesman. The group, A Stadium For York, have released a campaign video which they say features Ed Vaizey promising that a Conservative government
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St Leonard’s Hospice Challenge Walk
In this silver jubilee year of St Leonard’s Hospice, I’m delighted to report that we had our largest-ever turnout for our annual St Leonard’s Hospice Challenge Walk, on Saturday. This was the 20th challenge walk, which over the years has raised more
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Play area worries
My daughter visited the Viking Road play area with me recently. The existing equipment is great for younger children and my five-year-old also enjoyed exploring the new adventure “mountain” with my help. It looked safe enough, although there
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Pause for thought
TWO items from The Press on May 3 gave me pause for thought. First, crown court cells were to be upgraded to prevent opportunities for prisoners to harm themselves (Crown court cells to be upgraded), and in the same edition City of York Council
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Liberal Democrat candidate Madeleine Kirk hits back over public meetings
YORK Outer’s Liberal Democrat candidate has hit back after coming under fire for failing to attend a public meeting in Osbaldwick. Labour candidate James Alexander said Madeleine Kirk might have had a genuine reason for not attending the meeting last
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100th birthday vote for Evelyn Bodley
WHEN Evelyn Bodley was born in 1910 women did not even have the vote. But today, on her 100th birthday, she will be voting in her 20th General Election. In 1918, when Mrs Bodley was eight, only certain women over 30 were allowed to vote. But it was
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Special markets in York ‘hit other traders’
I REFER to the recent and latest outburst of concern at the contraction (and possible demise?) of York’s famous and historic market. It seems the penny has still not dropped with members of City of York Council and senior officers that there
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Review: Script Factor, The Studio, York Theatre Royal
Since 2008, Script Yorkshire and York Settlement Players have come together with York Theatre Royal to offer an exciting and interactive outlet for new writing to be nurtured. The concept is just as beneficial for the audience as it is for the writers
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Who's behind the door of 10 Downing Street?
SO THAT’S it, more or less. Today the nation decides and all that, and tomorrow David Cameron will stand in a grey and gusty Downing Street – for surely the sun will not shine – and declare his victory. He will make a passable speech, gracious even,
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Chuckle Brothers announce 2010 winter tour
SORRY to mention Christmas already, but Paul and Barry Chuckle have announced their 2010 winter tour, The Chuckle Brothers In The 12 Days Of Christmas. The South Yorkshire double act will visit the Grand Opera House, York, for two performances of their
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Spring is blooming in York
NOTHING is so beautiful as spring, wrote the poet Gerard Manley Hopkins, “when weeds, in wheels, shoot long and lovely and lush”. Looking at photographer Garry Atkinson’s photographs today, it is not hard to agree. Spring, naturally enough, has inspired
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‘Go-ahead’ for Derwenthorpe development following European Commission ruling
COUNCIL chiefs say York’s controversial Derwenthorpe model village can finally go ahead following a crucial ruling by the European Commission. The 540-home development at Osbaldwick has been stalled while the Commission investigated a City of York Council
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Funeral of Melsonby postmistress to be held tomorrow
THE funeral of a North Yorkshire postmistress allegedly murdered by her husband will be held tomorrow. The service will take place in the church in Melsonby, across the green from where Diana Garbutt’s body was found above the post office she ran with
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Farm Foods store robber jailed indefinitely
AN armed robber has been jailed indefinitely for terrorising a woman at a Farm Foods store in Selby. Ian Gary Wynne, 43, went into the shop wearing a helmet and pulled out an imitation gun, said David Garnett, prosecuting, at York Crown Court. He pointed
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Woman relives Flamingo Land rollercoaster ride terror
A WOMAN who spent 20 minutes trapped upside down in a rollercoaster carriage has told how she feared a family day out would end in tragedy. Emma Johnson, 26, and her ten-year-old sister, Amy, were left dangling 50ft from the ground, pictured, after
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York chef works at best restaurant in world
A CHEF from York who was voted one of the top young chefs in the country now works for the best restaurant in the world. Fulford-born Sam Miller is the second-chef at Noma restaurant in Copenhagen, which was awarded the title of World’s Best Restaurant
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Councillors urge residents to vote for 20mph zones
COUNCILLORS have urged residents in the South Bank and Scarcroft Road areas of York to make a final push to vote for a 20mph zone. The area is under the spotlight of a road safety public consultation exercise by City of York Council, with all
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Sutton Bridge could close for nearly two months
A DAMAGED bridge could close for nearly two months while repair work is carried out, sparking despair from nearby businesses. East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced plans to complete the restoration of Sutton Bridge in June and July. The bridge
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Askham Bryan College aiming for a top prize at Chelsea Flower Show
A TEAM of green-fingered students and staff at a York college are aiming for a top prize at the world’s most famous flower show. Under lecturer Harry Turner’s leadership, past and present stonemasonry, landscape and horticulture students at Askham Bryan
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Nominate your sporting unsung hero
THE hunt is on to find the unsung heroes in York who selflessly give up their time to make a difference to other people’s lives through sport. We want to hear about the extraordinary achievements of coaches, ground staff, referees and sandwich-makers
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Can you solve Mystery Plays puzzle?
THE Guilds of York have been set a challenge over this picture, which captures the scene when the Mystery Plays were performed in York in June 1963. The Guilds, which will be staging the plays again on the backs of wagons this summer, said it was sent
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Clifton Moor Park&Ride site approved
A MASSIVE revamp of York’s congestion-busting Park&Ride network has moved a step closer after the go-ahead was given for a new 600-space site. Building work on new bases for shoppers and visitors to leave their cars before travelling into the city is
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Cycling champion welcomes city centre cycle routes plan
PROPOSALS for cycle routes in a pedestrianised area of York have been welcomed by the city’s cycling champion. As reported in The Press, City of York Council is considering introducing cross city centre cycle paths and improving the appearance of the
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Gertrude Mellor celebrates her 100th birthday
THIS grandmother will be celebrating her 100th birthday today with a party with the help of a civic guest. The Lord Mayor of York, Coun John Galvin, will be among the guests helping celebrate Gertrude Mellor’s 100th birthday. Mrs Mellor, known as Gertie
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Body found in Majestic Hotel fire wreckage
A DEVASTATING fire in a historic North Yorkshire hotel left one man dead and saw more than 100 guests evacuated. About 90 firefighters battled flames at The Majestic, in Harrogate, early yesterday. It is one of the town’s largest and
