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Simon Dyson shoots up PGA Championship leaderboard
YORK golfer Simon Dyson moved 28 places up the leaderboard on day three of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. The 32-year-old shot a third round 70 to leave him on one-over-par for the tournament after opening rounds of 73 and 71. Dyson, who
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Biker killed in crash with car
A MOTORCYCLIST has been killed after a collision with a car on a North Yorkshire road today. The tragedy happened at about 11.30am on the main road through Summerbridge, near Harrogate, when a black Honda motorcycle was involved in a crash
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Acomb fall to ace York
ACOMB were blown away by rampant York ‘A’ in Zone ‘B’ of the York & District Junior Cricket Association Hirepoint Under-13s League. The Clifton Parkers ran up a total of 115 at Acomb, with both Andrew Brewster and Harry Richardson reaching 30. Acomb
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Cluster of clubs home in on the Drax spectacular
PRIMARY schools in East Yorkshire begin their attempt to win the Drax Cup 2010 on Thursday, May 27, in a cluster festival at Pocklington Cricket Club. Barmby Moor CofE and Melbourne will be competing against Goole sides Snaith and Swinefleet for a place
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The glory boys
A LATE winner from George Brown earned York Schoolboy Under-11s their first Yorkshire Cup triumph since the 1980s. The Minster city boys beat Leeds 2-1 after a titanic battle in the final at York City’s Wigginton Road training ground. It was a remarkable
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Minstermen fun sessions
YORK City in the Community will be running football fun camps during the half-term holiday. The courses will be held at the Energise Sports Centre in Acomb, PlayFootball in Clifton Moor, Selby Abbey Leisure Centre, Norton College and Pickering Town
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Baynes and Watson set standard
New Earswick ARLC Under-10s impressed again in winning 36-30 against Dudley Hill. Men of the match were Harvey Baynes and Daniel Watson, the latter for his non-stop tackling. Tries came from ‘team player’ award-winner Thomas Noble (2), most improved
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Villagers top the pile
Heworth ARLC Under-18s lifted the Yorkshire League top four play-off trophy after beating Cottingham 40-12 in an enthralling final at Upton. The game could have gone either way until 15 minutes from time when the Villagers, led by top performers Josh
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Tag trophies in bag for Applefields
IN-FORM Applefields School are celebrating a quickfire tag rugby trophy double. At the Federation of Disability Sports Organisation’s first Mini Games Festival at York College, the team won the tag rugby competition. And they added to their
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Swimmers in Tad trio
The Leeds & District Swimming Championship shield belongs to Tadcaster Grammar School once again, making it a hat-trick of wins for the 35-strong squad. The final gala was an exciting affair and Tadcaster proved again that they are a force to be
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Jack on a high to propel Ovington to opening victory at home to Selby
OVINGTON ‘A’ had Jack Smith to thank for their opening win of the season against visitors Selby in the York & District Junior Cricket Association Burn & Company Solicitors Under-11s League. Smith starred in the Zone ‘A’ fixture with 15 runs in his
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Joe Lumb brigade get off to a belter
THE Hunters York & District Senior Cricket League opened their Joe Lumb Under-17s season with a six-wicket win over the Aire-Wharfe League at Guiseley. Aire-Wharfe had a calamitous start when they were four wickets down for only nine runs after two overs
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Bish land top treble
Bishopthorpe White Rose Under-14s completed a tremendous treble by defeating Thorpe 3-1 in the York Minor League Cup final at Poppleton. Bishopthorpe forged ahead in the first half thanks to an unstoppable Tom Hawksby shot. Midway through the second
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All at double
STUDENTS have double the reason to celebrate in a school in Northallerton, writes Tom Shingler. Both the boys and the girls in year 8 and 9 at Allertonshire School became county champions. winning leading football competitions in the region. The girls
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Knights advance into Dale of fears
YORK City Knights have admitted they are entering “must-win” territory ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Rochdale. Off the field, they have received a blow as former captain Lee Paterson has rejected an offer to return, although in better news York Acorn ARLC
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Higher call clinches Purkiss switch
YORK City right-back Ben Purkiss admitted the lure of League football proved too strong after signing a two-year contract with Oxford United. Purkiss, keen to point out his decision to leave City had nothing to do with wanting a bigger wage at Bootham
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Offers will fend off tickets increase
YORK City have announced a small increase in the price of season tickets for the 2010/11 campaign to help fund stadium maintenance. Match-day prices, meanwhile, have been frozen at the same level for another year. The cost of an adult season ticket
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David McGurk wins The Press Player of the Year award for 2009/10
DAVID McGurk has won The Press Player of the Year award for 2009/10. It is the second time McGurk has earned the accolade having also enjoyed the honour back in 2006. He becomes the second successive centre-back to win the prize following on from club
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Rusling power seizes York title
YORK Railway Institute player Chris Rusling produced a dominant display to brush aside Dunnington’s Nathan Hill 3-0 in the York men’s squash open final. The tournament number one seed, who was playing on his home court, justified expectations as he reproduced
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York oche aces plot advance in UK Open
YORK pair Chris Thompson and Martyn Turner should both be favoured to reach the third round of this year’s UK Open, writes Dave Flett. World number 58 Thompson, a quarter finalist in 2008, has been drawn against Taunton-based Justin Pipe, who lies 19
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Kirkbymoorside 's Jonny Moss wins York Rose Bowl
Kirkbymoorside Golf Club’s Jonny Moss captured the coveted York Rose Bowl. The 19-year-old won what is one of Yorkshire’s premier 36-hole amateur competitions by two clear shots at York GC. The event is the fourth on the Yorkshire Order
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McCoy’s treble chance at Perth
No rest for the wicked – or for record-breaking champion jockeys. Tony McCoy, jumping’s legendary rider, makes the journey to Britain’s most northerly course tomorrow and can complete a Perth treble for Irish trainer Gordon Elliott. Elliott is a frequent
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Aussie ‘enjoying the challenge’ of getting Knights back on promotion track
DAVE WOODS says York City Knights’ season goal has not changed despite the inconsistent results so far – and that goal is to win promotion. The Aussie, who joined the club as director of rugby six weeks ago, has so far overseen an inconsistent run of
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Yorkshire snap up bowler Clint McKay
Yorkshire have snapped up Australian pace bowler Clint McKay as their second Twenty20 specialist. Director of professional cricket Martyn Moxon has added the 27-year-old from Melbourne, who has played one Test match and ten one-day internationals
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Law case for Munsef
MUNSEF looks set to be one of the leading players in today’s Stowe Family Law LLP Grand Cup at York. The eight-year-old is rated 110 on official figures – the highest of any of the 11 runners for the one-mile, six-furlong Listed contest. Trained by
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Where are you?
SO another term consigned to the Conference. Another season out of the Football League. Another campaign of scrimping, saving and scrapping to try to banish exile to the fifth tier of English domestic football. At least York City have got several factors
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Brews for the barbecue
IF the weathermen are to be believed, today will see us enjoying glorious sunshine as temperatures reach the giddy heights of the mid-20s throughout Yorkshire. Now just pause for a second and listen very carefully. Can you hear that noise in the distance
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Zulu: The Truth Behind The Film by Paul Raby (York Publishing Services, £7.99)
Paul Raby first saw the epic film Zulu as an 11 year old in 1964. He was visiting London with his parents, sister Janet and brother Steve. The family was walking along a busy London street when his mum said: “Look, Lulu’s on. Let’s go and see her
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The Killing Club by Angela Dracup (Robert Hale, £18.99)
A body is discovered at the edge of a Yorkshire rock outcrop popular with ramblers and dog walkers. And once again it is DCI Ed Swift who has the job of trying to piece together what happened. No one seems to know what was going on in Christian
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Say no to pinot grigio
I wish I could get Government backing for an awareness campaign. I’m giving it the working title, Just Say No to Pinot Grigio. The campaign would urge pinot grigio drinkers to change their allegiance to other wines. The problem with pinot
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Meltons Too on Walmgate
HOW quickly landmarks come round. This, the 600th survey, is of a venue we haven’t visited for almost ten years. In its current role, the building still retains much of its charm as a former saddlery. Downstairs customers are invited to order at the
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Ready to spread
OUR lovely Clematis armandii spreads along the wall opposite the kitchen window. It has finished flowering and is now busy sending out new stems that seem to need tying up daily. This is such a fantastic plant with which to greet the new garden
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Bibi’s Danish style
CROSS the threshold of Bibi Klamer’s farm cottage and prepare to be surprised. The Danish mum of two has transformed this traditional Yorkshire house into a light and airy open-plan space in the best Scandinavian tradition. Walls have been knocked down
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Charles Hutchinson reviews Catcher, Before Chapman Shot Lennon
THIS is the story of three men whose stories are known and one woman who has kept her story to herself… until now. She is the New York prostitute who spent the last night with Mark Chapman before he shot John Lennon in December, 1980. She has never
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Pockley
POCKLEY’S swallows swooped over the roofs of thatch, red tile and tin and pigeons clattered out of barns. As for humans, a local or two, or maybe they were visitors, took the track for the bluebell trail in Riccal Dale. The valley is wooded with hazel
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Turning out a new leaf
I WAS hopeless at woodwork at school. All fingers and thumbs, and clumsy joints, and bits of wood that wouldn’t do what I wanted them to. Which is a shame, because I have always loved the texture of wood. I have always wanted to plane it, work it, make
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Celebration of wildlife at The Lower Derwent Valley national nature reserve
VISITORS to a nature reserve near York were today getting the chance to explore wildlife at an event staged as part of a celebration of the environment. The Lower Derwent Valley national nature reserve was the venue for those attending to plant a reed
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8 arrests in swoop on illegal workers in York
THREE businesses, including a leading York restaurant, could face hefty fines after illegal immigrant workers were discovered during raids. The raids were carried out by officers from the UK Border Agency at Red Chilli Chinese Restaurant, in George
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Cannabis grower David Woodhouse is jailed
A MAN who grew cannabis in a barn has been jailed for a year. David Woodhouse, 40, hobbled into the dock at York Crown Court on crutches to learn his fate for working at a “professional” drugs factory hidden in a South Duffield barn. Police discovered
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Delays in pipeline as Lawrence Street to close for a fortnight
MOTORISTS are facing chaotic journeys in York from Monday when a key route into the city shuts for gas main repairs. Lawrence Street will be completely closed for a fortnight at its junction with Barbican Road and Foss Islands Road, with traffic being
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York to have a new civic party
YORK will have a new Lord Mayor next week when the latest changes to the city’s civic party are made official. Westfield councillor Susan Galloway will take up the figurehead role for the year ahead, replacing Coun John Galvin, when she is sworn into
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First two locations on new York Monopoly game unveiled
THE first squares on the York Edition Monopoly board have been announced, and one of the locations is frightfully excited about it. The York Dungeon will feature on the special edition board, although its exact location has not yet been confirmed. Krissi
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North Yorkshire County Council boss Richard Flinton on reduced salary
THE new chief executive of North Yorkshire County Council is to earn almost £25,000 less than his predecessor in the face of a deepening financial crisis. Richard Flinton has taken over from John Marsden at the authority, which needs to save £40 million
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Sutton Bridge to shut for more work
A DAMAGED bridge near York is to close for repairs for six weeks from next month. Sutton Bridge, on the B1228 between Elvington and Sutton-upon-Derwent, closed for four weeks after being damaged by a lorry last January. It was reopened to cars and light
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York set for weekend scorcher
GLORIOUS sunshine looks set to greet race-goers for the first Saturday of the season at York’s Knavesmire. Forecasters are predicting temperatures of 25C at the one-day meeting. Leading jockey Frankie Dettori will be making an appearance and a number
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Lamp shone at police in car chase by Gareth Town
A TEENAGE driver who shone a high-powered lamp into the faces of pursuing police officers has been fined and given a curfew. Gareth Town, 19, appeared at Selby Magistrates’ Court for sentencing after being found guilty of causing a danger to road users
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Tragic Jamie Kyne anniversary
RACING enthusiasts will observe a poignant anniversary at York’s Knavesmire today, a year after tragic jockey Jamie Kyne rode to his biggest victory in the sprint. At Leeds Crown Court on Thursday, Peter Brown was convicted of the manslaughter of Jamie
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Prescott ready to listen to the people
Former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott visited Thirsk and Malton to add his support to the Labour campaign there. Mr Prescott brought his Prescott Express campaign bus to Thirsk, Pickering and Malton yesterday, ahead of the Thirsk and Malton constituency
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Riddle of sore toes at Energise centre swimming pool in Acomb
A SWIMMING pool at York’s new flagship leisure centre will be forced to close for inspection next week after swimmers complained of sore toes. City of York Council says about three out of every 2,000 users of the small pool at the Energise centre in
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New homes plan for former farm near Mill Lane, Wigginton
PLANS have been drawn up for nine new homes to be built on a patch of land on the edge of York. The application submitted to City of York Council has outlined proposals for the development near Mill Lane, Wigginton, replacing farm buildings and a
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Woodthorpe church hall design like father like son
A CHURCH in York has opened its new state-of-the-art hall to groups in the community. The Church of St James the Deacon, in Woodthorpe, boasts many modern facilities, including a sprung wooden floor system and a new car park. The previous hall
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Archbishop leads church celebrations
THE ARCHBISHOP of York, Dr John Sentamu, led a special service to mark the 150th anniversary of St John the Evangelist Church in Welburn. The anniversary celebrations will continue when ten gardens throughout Welburn will be open on May 30 and 31.
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Plans to scrap regional development agencies leave question mark over York developments says city’s Labour group leader
FEARS have been raised about the future of major developments in York because of possible Government funding cuts. The Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition has unveiled plans to scrap regional development agencies (RDAs) such as Yorkshire Forward
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Homes change is ‘green belt boost’
The full coalition agreement between the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives has been published (programmeforgovernment.hmg.gov.uk/), bringing with it many welcome proposals, not least the commitment to “rapidly abolish Regional Spatial Strategies
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What’s so great about black bags?
AS I walked home the other day I noted the neat cylinders of black plastic bags on every doorstep. Can someone explain to me why it is suddenly more eco-friendly – more green – to use thousands upon thousands of plastic bags for our refuse, when until
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COUNCILLOR Keith Ellis will take his place as the new chairman of Selby District Council at a ceremony on Tuesday
The role involves taking the lead in a number of community events and officiating at meetings of the full council. In recent years, the chairmen have also been heavily involved in raising money for local charities. Coun Ellis, pictured, said:
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‘New village’ needed
The city’s new MP for York Outer displays a lack of decisiveness, and so early in his tenure too. No doubt local opponents of the Derwenthorpe development were delighted to welcome him on a tour of the site, but quite what conclusion they drew from
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Sorting out Square
IT was reported in The Press that the head of city strategy was forming a committee to address the problems with the Tea Room Square at the railway station. I think this is a very poor attempt at an apology for getting it wrong, as we at the station
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No trouble here
Reading between the lines of this letter (Let’s all take part, Letters, May 11), is Mr Laidlaw Wilson suggesting that Tadcaster should have what are now referred to as “pressure groups”? Is Mr Laidlaw Wilson unaware that historically Tadcaster
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Retain the roof
David Brinklow (chairman, Yorkshire Architectural and York Archaeological Society) is absolutely right when he states that it should be possible to retain what remains of the original station roof in its existing location. Its proposed re-erection
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‘Crazy’ spending
AN audit of the national books will take place after finding examples of “crazy” spending in Labour’s last year in power. A national newspaper gives details how the clapped-out Labour government held back information on its borrowing, and the amount
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Guiding memories
Were you a Brownie or Rainbow at St Hilda’s Church, Tang Hall Lane, York? This year GirlGuiding UK is celebrating its centenary. The girls at St Hilda’s are celebrating as it is the Brownies 80th Birthday and the 20th birthday of the Rainbows.
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Bad neighbour Katrina Allan evicted from Olympian Court off Hull Road
A nuisance neighbour has been evicted from her home, ending years of misery for others living in her area. At least two former residents of Olympian Court off Hull Road moved out of the social housing to get away from the behaviour of Katrina Allan and
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Roadworks alert to York drivers
ROADWORKS will begin across the city of York next week for resurfacing to take place. Flaxton Road in Strensall will be closed on June 3 and 4, and Highthorn Road in Huntington and New Earswick on the June 7. Bad Bargain Lane in Osbaldwick will be closed
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Lock-up your shed warning
POLICE are on the prowl in a part of York in a bid to prevent homeowners becoming victims of theft during the summer months. Officers in Micklegate say as the temperatures soar and days get longer, sheds and garages are targeted by opportunist thieves
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Praise for York Blind And Partially Sighted Society
VOLUNTEERS for York Blind And Partially Sighted Society are being invited on a celebration outing to thank them for their efforts. The society says it relies on the “amazing gift of time” by more than 100 people to support its work – for example by befriending
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Food festival will raise cash for hospice
VISITORS to a food festival in a village near York will have the chance to get their hands on everything from handmade fudge to Indian spices. The event, on Sunday, at The Main Furniture Company’s showroom at Green Hammerton is being held from 10.30am
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Builder Ralph Cater’s £15k court victory over extension at the home of Kathleen Swift, in Pocklington
A BUILDER from York has won a lengthy legal battle to be paid almost £15,000 for his work in the construction of a house extension. A judge at York County Court decided Ralph Cater was entitled to be paid £14,798 for his work on the extension at the
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Safety improvements planned for popular Willow Restaurant in Coney Street
A RESTAURANT in the centre of York has won permission to carry out a string of improvements and make the building safer. The Willow Restaurant in Coney Street, a popular destination for late-night revellers and students, has been given the go-ahead by
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Rolf Harris in York to exhibit his art collection
ROLF Harris will be showcasing his latest artwork in York next month. The entertainer and artist is showing his collection of paintings, drawings and sculptures free of charge. Mr Harris was voted the world’s most famous artist in a poll by artMart
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Recycling collections for every home in York
A KERBSIDE recycling scheme is now being rolled out to every home in York. The service already covered about three-quarters of the city’s properties, but did not include terraced streets with narrow back lanes, flats and apartments because of the difficulties
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The Harlequin singing group nominated for Charity Fundraiser Of The Year
A SINGING group in York that raises hundreds of pounds for charity every year by performing with a smile is the latest contender in our Community Pride Awards. Harlequin singing group, which rehearses at York Cricket Club and Rugby Union Football
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Drivers left confused by Strensall road closure
MOTORISTS have been left confused after a road was closed without any work taking place – while two councils argued over who was responsible. York Lane in Strensall has been shut for more than two weeks, causing a headache for drivers and neighbouring
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War veteran Peter Shaw makes annual pilgrimage to evacuation beaches
A NORTH Yorkshire veteran returned to Dunkirk to mark the 70th anniversary of the military evacuation. Peter Shaw, of Willow Rise, Tadcaster, was rescued along with thousands of Allied troops from the French beaches and harbour in May 1940. Mr Shaw,
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Wendy and Eddie Carter from Acomb win balloon flight
A YORK woman has won a Virgin hot air balloon flight for two for displaying the England flag poster she received in The Press in her window. Wendy Carter, of Marston Crescent, Acomb, had an up-to-date copy of The Press to hand to show our roaming merchandisers
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Clearing backlog of York's 8,000 potholes
DRIVERS can expect a smoother ride around York thanks to work to repair thousands of potholes. Bosses at City of York Council say severe winter weather left 8,000 potholes requiring urgent attention, and two extra teams have been working to clear the
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4,000 more hens for egg unit at Wilton Gate House, near Pickering
THOUSANDS more birds are set to be housed at a Ryedale unit which has become a centre for the production of free-range eggs. The owners of the facility at Wilton Gate House, near Pickering, have won permission from planners to create an extension which
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Natalie and Nicole Kirby, from Acomb raise money for the Cherish Watoto and Kenya charity
A FOOTBALL tournament organised by two York sisters raised more than £1,000 for an orphanage in Kenya. Natalie and Nicole Kirby, from Acomb, arranged the event to raise money for the Cherish Watoto and Kenya charity. They heard about the charity last
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Mystery visitors in York
SHOPPERS in York city centre witnessed angelic beings descend from the North East into their midst. The angels were performers from Durham Gala Theatre’s contemporary take on the Mystery Plays, and had come to swap notes with the more traditionally-dressed
