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Yorkshire and Hampshire play out a draw
THE final day of Yorkshire's County Championship clash with Hampshire fizzled out into a draw at the Rose Bowl. The Tykes declared on 292-5 - a lead of 356 - and Hampshire crawled to 12-0 in 14 overs of their second innings. * Don't miss The Press
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Yorkshire and Hampshire heading for a draw
TEA UPDATE: Yorkshire’s match with Hampshire will end in a draw, but there is still no declaration from the Tykes at the Rose Bowl. At tea they have moved on to 262-5, to increase their second-innings lead to 326. It means both teams will shake
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Counted?, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds, May 27-29
COUNTED? is a documentary-play about British democracy and why it is missing the X factor. Based on interviews with the people of West Yorkshire conducted by Stephen Coleman, director of research at Leeds University, it tells “the real stories
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Rain hits Yorkshire's bid for victory over Hampshire
LUNCH UPDATE: There is still no sign of a Yorkshire declaration following a rain interrupted morning on the final day at the Rose Bowl. By lunch the Tykes have reached 180-3 against Hampshire to lead by 244 second-innings runs. It means that with
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York City manager reveals push for five more quality players
YORK City manager Martin Foyle is targeting another five players as he looks to build a squad for the 2010/11 season. Foyle made his first summer signings this week when Kidderminster right-back Duane Courtney and centre-half Greg Young arrived at Bootham
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Lettings: York town houses
Brian Page takes delight in the many and varied delights of town houses. One of the great things about townhouses is the varying styles on offer – something to suit every lifestyle in fact. Take our first two properties this week. One is a modern
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New homes: Luxury log cabins
Forget the old log cabins… today’s homes are luxurious and stylish, says Brian Page. Once upon a time log cabins used to be the preserve of Scandinavians and lumberjacks and people who read Health & Efficiency magazine (if you’ve never heard of
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New homes: Wilstrop Lodge Farm, Moor Monkton
Brian Page discovers a pair of stunning homes set in beautiful countryside. We’ve long been a fan of barn conversions – but here is something that goes way beyond that – a farm conversion! Wilstrop Lodge Farm was once, as should be obvious from
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Personnel about-turn for Knights as Danny Hill is shown the exit door
HEAD coach James Ratcliffe promised player movement this week and it now looks afoot – with one notable signing secured and a local ace coming for talks. That movement is two-way, too, with one star name – former Super League player Danny Hill – shown
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Lakeside Primary School pupils win poster competiton
TWO talented young artists from a York school picked up prizes in a competition which asked youngsters to depict their favourite day out in York or Yorkshire. Emma Calam, aged seven, was named the overall winner, and Laura Murray, also seven, was one
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Work starts on Bootham Junior School revamp
Building work has started on new facilities for Bootham Junior School in Rawcliffe Lane in Clifton. By September the school will have a new nursery, a new library, new art and craft area and more space for the ever- expanding music department.
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Local businesses supporting UK’s first Towards Carfree Cities conference
Campaigners, academics and architects from four continents will gather in York next month for the UK’s first Towards Carfree Cities conference. Local businesses, campaigners and City of York Council are supporting the event and the Co-operative Membership
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Hundreds turn out for free garden waste giveaway
A compost giveaway event in York has been hailed a big success with 250 tonnes being bagged up and handed out to green-fingered residents. Recycling company Yorwasate is working with City of York Council to give away free compost throughout
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Aviva staff raise £100k for homeless children’s charity
AVIVA staff in York helped raise £100,000 for a homeless children’s charity by spending a night outside the insurer’s offices in the city. As reported in The Press, more than 30 employees of the insurance giant, including John Lister, finance director
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Review: The Tartuffe, Belt Up Theatre, York Theatre Royal.
THE Tartuffe is not the definitive Tartuffe, but it is the definitive Belt Up Theatre production. Or rather, it was, because Tuesday’s riotous performance was the final curtain for both this chaotic comedy and its disgraced protagonist
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All aboard the train to coalition cuts
SO the week we had all been dreading has finally arrived – the time when George Osborne was going to tell us how many more notches our belts would need as they tighten ever further. But the feared announcement of cuts deep enough to dwarf the
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Seabird breeding season at Bempton Cliffs
A PAIR of gannets neck as they swap nest-guarding duties at Bempton Cliffs. Yes, it really is as romantic as it appears, according to Ian Kendall, the RSPB’s site manager at the spectacular clifftop reserve, near Bridlington. “Gannets pair
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New interim chief executive of Yorkshire Forward could be Thea Stein
THEA Stein could be the new interim chief executive of Yorkshire Forward. Ms Stein, who is currently executive director of economic inclusion at the regional development agency, is believed to be taking over for one year after current chief executive
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Growth on the cards for firm York-based GO-SIM
YORK-based GO-SIM is continuing its expansion plans by acquiring a United States business, a month after acquiring a UK concern. The international prepay SIM card business bought Oneroam Communications of Miami, Florida, for an undisclosed sum, as part
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North Yorkshire farmland sells for £300,000 more than expected
NORTH Yorkshire farmland is being snapped up – because it is seen as a safe asset in an uncertain world. Two lots of land near Marton cum Grafton in North Yorkshire have been sold for £300,000 more than expected. Carter Jonas sold a lot of 41.8 acres
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Steve McNamara taking part in Big Battlefield Bike Ride in aid of Help For Heroes.
Residents and staff at a Scarborough care home gathered to wish a local fundraiser well as he prepared to set out on a gruelling cycle challenge. Steve McNamara is taking part in the 350-mile Big Battlefield Bike Ride to raise funds for the armed forces
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Selby Business Show sells out
MORE than 35 local businesses will be exhibiting at the Selby Business Show. Selby Chamber has sold all available stands at the show, at Carlton Towers, near Selby. It has been set up to help businesses source new customers and suppliers and get ideas
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Art exhibition raises funds for children in Nepal
AN ART exhibition aimed at helping children in Nepal raised about £2,500 in its first two days. The event in aid of New Futures Nepal, which is being staged at West Offices in Station Rise – City of York Council’s future HQ – was officially opened by
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Asda buys Netto
ASDA, the Yorkshire supermarket chain, has bought all 193 Netto supermarkets in the UK for £778 million. The acquisition of the Danish discount grocery group’s UK stores, allows Asda, owned by US giant Walmart, to step into the small supermarket
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Form-book overturned as Bishopthorpe are beaten by Askham Bryan in HPH Cricket Cup
ASKHAM Bryan pulled off a surprise victory in the first round of the HPH Cup with a brilliant all-round bowling performance against Bishopthorpe. Vale Cricket League first division outfit Bishopthorpe were skittled for just 97 in 29 overs, Pete Wood
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Yorkshire looking to set an aggressive total against Hampshire
YORKSHIRE director of cricket Martyn Moxon says his side will set Hampshire an aggressive total today, if they can, after an impressive all round display on day three put them in control of their LV=County Championship fixture at the Rose Bowl.
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Carly Hilton shines in New Earswick Ladies Rugby League victory
CARLY HILTON scored a hat-trick of tries and was player of the match as New Earswick Ladies picked up their first win in the National Conference Women’s East League summer season. The York side enjoyed a 38-12 victory over Leeds Akkies Ladies at the
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Lack of timescale adding to uncertainty of York community stadium project
REFUSAL to put a timescale on building a community stadium in York is only adding to the uncertainty surrounding the project, said the city’s Labour leader. Coun James Alexander said he felt a key City of York Council executive meeting in July
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RI Amateurs suffer first York Amateur Bowling Association League defeat for two years
RI Amateurs have tasted defeat in the York Amateur Bowling Association League division one for the first time in two years. Amateurs were beaten 6-2 at Selby thanks to a costly 25 per cent reduction for playing short after one shot separated the sides
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Tough Milford Marlins test for York Lokomotive in RL Conference Yorkshire league
YORK Lokomotive face a tough test as they look to get back on track in the RL Conference Yorkshire premier division. The Lokos were given a rugby league lesson by former Challenge Cup hero Leroy Rivett on Saturday as they lost 42-30 to East Leeds in
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Simon Dyson fired up for Madrid Masters by Ryder Cup ambitions
A SPANISH high will be to the fore on club class Simon Dyson’s agenda today. The York-born golf ace, who is inching closer week by week to selection for the European Ryder Cup team to face the Americans at Celtic Manor in less than five months’ time,
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Selby Town pre-season campaign to include London trip
SELBY Town’s pre-season campaign of friendlies will include a mini-tour of London. The Northern Counties East League premier division outfit’s programme is: Saturday, July 10, Grimsby Town youth team (away) 2pm kick-off; Wednesday, July 14, Grimsby
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Tim Walford racehorse Braille seeking Newcastle races victory
Keep a close eye on Braille at Newcastle tomorrow – that’s the advice as the North Yorkshire sprinter takes a step up from five to six furlongs. The extra distance is expected to bring about a return to winning form for the well-named gelding who has
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Ladybirds ‘A’ lift York & District Netball League division one trophy
LADYBIRDS ‘A’ won division one of the York & District Netball League for the first time and lifted the trophy at the organisation’s presentation evening last week. They were a new name on the plinth after champions and runners-up for the past three
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Miss York finalist warns of sunbathing and tanning salon dangers
A MISS York finalist has revealed how years of tanning and sunbathing have led to her developing skin cancer at the age of 24. Days before the competition reaches its climax, dental student Amy Hills has spoken out to alert other women to the dangers
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A64 tragedy driver ‘had only a second to react’
A DRIVER whose car collided with two young women on the A64 told police he saw them “only a second” before the tragic crash. Kevin McGregor claimed he was overtaking when he suddenly spotted two pedestrians in the middle of the rain-drenched road near
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North Yorkshire worker died of asbestos disease
THE asbestos timebomb has claimed another victim – a North Yorkshire man believed to have been exposed to the deadly dust more than 30 years ago. An inquest was told Sydney Cutsforth, of Beechwood Grove, Sherburn-in-Elmet, died on September 30 last year
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Missing woman Dawn Thompson found safe and well
A WOMAN who went missing in York has been found safe and well in Bradford. Police made a public appeal for help in finding Dawn Thompson, 43, from the Heslington area of the city
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Date set for swimming pool scheme scrutiny
CITY of York Council has set the date when its executive will formally consider plans for a major new swimming pool and sports facility in east York. The University of York and the council are working together to fund and build a sports village as
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Former Emmerdale stars to appear in Grand Opera House pantomime
LISA Riley will join fellow former Emmerdale star Stuart Wade this Christmas in the Grand Opera House pantomime, Cinderella. The actress, who played Mandy Dingle in the Yorkshire Television soap opera and later hosted You’ve Been Framed, will
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Selby benefits cheat claimed £7,400
A WOMAN has pleaded guilty to fraudulently claiming more than £7,000 in benefits from Selby District Council. Patrecia Sansom, 40, who used to be known as Teresa Wood, claimed the money while living at Hillside Cottage in Hambleton, near Selby
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Perfect delivery as wife goes into labour after watching cricket
A CRICKETER had his best delivery of the year when his wife gave birth after watching him play cricket. Burn Cricket Club captain Ed Clarke was bowled over when wife Helen went into labour after she had spent the afternoon watching him play his finest
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H&M store opens at Monks Cross Shopping Park, York
FASHION giant H&M has opened its second store in York, creating 20 new jobs. The company has 13,000 sq ft at the former Blacks premises at Monks Cross Shopping Park, Huntington. With its Spurriergate branch, H&M now employs 40 people in the city. Magnus
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Police hunt wanted men
DO YOU know where any of these men are? Police in York are asking for the public’s help to locate three men who are missing and wanted for a number of crimes. Two are on parole after being released partway through prison sentences for violent crimes
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Police focus on items in Claudia Lawrence hunt
POLICE have confirmed they are analysing a small number of items after a search of a house and grounds in connection with missing York chef Claudia Lawrence. Police have refused to say where the items came from or whether they had been seized during
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Nominations invited for Spirit Of Youth category of Community Pride
PARENTS, teachers and community groups are being urged to tell us about the teenagers in York who have made a positive contribution to their community. The Press is inviting nominations in the Spirit Of Youth category of our Community Pride Awards,
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York streets to close for engineering work
THREE streets in York are to be closed in the evening so work can be carried out on sewers. From 6pm until 11pm today and tomorrow, Penley’s Grove Street, Townend Street and Union Terrace will be closed to traffic to allow engineers to feed
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Jamie Inglis doing well after more antibody therapy
CANCER battler Jamie Inglis has now finished the second course of antibody therapy designed to save his life. Readers of The Press helped four-year-old Jamie’s family, of Elvington, raise £250,000 to send him to America for the revolutionary antibody
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City buildings in spotlight during York Design Awards judging
VIGILANCE is essential if York is to maintain its “highly-prized special character” according to three of the country’s top architectural professionals. Architectural critic Ken Powell, historic buildings adviser Peter de Figueiredo and Emma England,
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Brayton College head formally quits
THE headteacher of Brayton College has formally resigned from the school, North Yorkshire Education Authority has announced. John Kesterton’s resignation will take effect from August 31. He has been on secondment with North Yorkshire County Council’s
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Police check security of households as part of Operation Joypad
POLICE tested the doors of more than 1,000 properties in part of York during a four-night operation to crack down on burglaries. Officers in Micklegate were out in force in a bid to prevent owners of sheds, garages and allotments becoming victims of
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729 speeding drivers caught by North Yorkshire Police
FIGURES released by North Yorkshire Police have shown 729 speeding tickets were handed out by officers last month in the county. The figures showed 365 of the tickets were handed out during a week-long study by the European Traffic Police Network TISPOL
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Surprise seal encounter for ten-year-old canoeist
A CANOEIST had a close encounter with a seal near York. Ten-year-old Will Holmes was practising his canoeing skills on the river at Moor Monkton, when he felt a nudge to his canoe. Looking down, he saw the nose of what looked like a grey seal. It had
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Askham Bryan College celebrates RHS Chelsea Flower Show silver medal
STAFF and students at a York college are celebrating winning a silver medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. It was one of two successes for York and North Yorkshire in the prestigious horticultural event. York-based landscape architect and
