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Yorkshire up against it in Roses clash at Headingley
CLOSE OF PLAY: Yorkshire closed day three of the County Championship clash with Lancashire on 199-8 - trailing their Roses rivals by 217 runs. The Red Rose declared on 416-9 at lunch and quickly had their hosts in disarray at 4-2 and then 55-5.
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Lancashire declare on 416-9 against Yorkshire at Headingley
LUNCH UPDATE: Adil Rashid has taken two wickets on the third morning of the Roses clash against Lancashire at Headingley, but the visitors declared on a commanding 416-9 at lunch. Tom Smith has recorded his maiden LV= County Championship century for
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Knights 24, Blackpool Panthers 22
WHAT a difference a week makes. Just seven days ago, York City Knights were in turmoil. Defeat at Rochdale dropped them to seventh in Championship One, cards were marked for head coach James Ratcliffe, and fans were writing off the season. But after
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‘Thriller’ Knights
JAMES RATCLIFFE has offered an olive branch to the two players axed by York City Knights – but told them they must buy into the team ethos the club are trying to build. That ethic was to the fore yesterday when the Knights pulled off a shock
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McLocklan missing in action as a youthful reserve side is beaten
JOE McLOCKLAN is facing a York City Knights club fine after failing to turn up for the reserves’ match at Oldham on Saturday. The former Featherstone hooker, a big signing when he stepped down to the Championship One outfit, was recently told
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Washout in York league
ONLY 17 matches were played to a conclusion as rain wiped out the vast majority of the Hunters York & District Senior Cricket League programme. The only completed match in the premier division was at Marfleet, where home club Fenner moved off the bottom
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Panthers prop brought to book over Freer clash
YORK City Knights are to cite Blackpool prop Andy Hobson after an off-the-ball incident left Nathan Freer needing several stitches in a huge gash above his left eye, writes Peter Martini. Prop Freer, the sponsors’ man of the match, left
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Dyson stays on course for Ryder place
A FINAL round of 68 earned York golfer Simon Dyson a share of tenth place at the Madrid Masters. The 32-year-old finished on 11-under-par for the tournament after a consistent four days which brought rounds of 70, 69, 70 and 68. His reward for a
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Net gain thrills Shahzad
Ajmal Shahzad believes his month in the nets with England can benefit Yorkshire over the coming weeks. The White Rose pace bowler yesterday bowled in a competitive match for the first time since April 24 after being away with the national squads at
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Weather hits leaders York
LEADERS York Cricket Club travel to Appleby Frodingham today (noon) in the Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League hoping for better luck with the weather. The champions’ trip to Sheffield United was a total washout on Saturday along with
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Improver Oneofapear can underline potential at Redcar
Oneofapear, who made a winning start to the season at Ripon earlier this month, can underline his potential by capturing the £35,000 Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar today on the first of two days’ action on the seaside course. Trained at Melsonby near Richmond
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Terry Walker's parents told that Gulf War Syndrome will not be examined at his inquest
THE family of York hero Terry Walker claim they have been cheated after it emerged that Gulf War Syndrome will not be examined at his inquest. Terry, who served in the Falklands, Northern Ireland and the first Gulf War, died following a failed heart
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Minstermen legends out in force for charity clash
YORK City legends Jon McCarthy, Andy McMillan and Chris Topping are among three former Bootham Crescent favourites that will turn out for a charity match on Saturday. Steve Tutill, Sean Haslegrave and Dale Banton will also be playing in the game against
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Five York men arrested after cannabis raid
Updated: FIVE men from York have been arrested after a massive haul of cannabis plants was seized in a police swoop on a North Yorkshire farmhouse. About 160 mature cannabis plants with an estimated street value of £96,000 were seized after North Yorkshire
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Hannah Buffam crowned the new Miss York
The 19-year-old English language student at the University of York, will now go on to represent the city at the Miss England finals. Hannah beat off competition from 18 other young women to win the coveted Miss York title at the Royal York Hotel last
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Chief Scout Bear Grylls gets a warm reception during his visit to the Easingwold District Centenary Camp at Kilburn
ADVENTURER Bear Grylls was the guest of honour as scouts celebrated the centenary of the movement in the Easingwold area. Bear, who is the Chief Scout, visited about 100 Cubs, Scouts and Explorer Scouts on Saturday who had set up camp on the edge of
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Castle Howard campers fortunate to be alive
A FAMILY narrowly avoided being gassed to death after putting a leaky gas canister in the tent they were sleeping in. The near-tragedy took place at a camp site at Castle Howard, near Malton. North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said they were called
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Grub’s up at York's Roman festival
VISITORS to York’s Roman Festival got a taste of the exotic this weekend. The festival was held in the grounds of the historic Grays Court, near the Treasurer’s House and included a banquet fit for an Emperor. Best-selling author Ben Kane was guest
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The Read School in Drax appoints Belinda McCrea as its first woman head teacher
A NEW head teacher is to take over at The Read School in Drax, and for the first time in its 343-year history it’s a woman. Belinda McCrea, a Cambridge graduate who is originally from the Midlands, will take up the reins in January. Mrs McCrea, who
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A puppy and two terrapins were killed when fire swept through the kitchen of the New Inn pub at Easingwold
The fire started in the first floor kitchen of the New Inn in Long Street at 3.20am on Saturday. The fire brigade was called and firefighters from Easingwold, Thirsk, Acomb and York tackled the blaze, but were unable to save the puppy and reptiles.
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Armed robber ordained as priest
A FORMER armed robber has been ordained as a priest at a ceremony at York Minster. The Rev Matt Martinson used to sleep rough in York, took drugs and became involved in armed robbery as matters spiralled violently out of control. The 35-year-old
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£18k bill for demolition of the former Peasholme Centre ‘a waste of money’ say critics
THE controversial demolition of a York homeless hostel has cost the city’s taxpayers £18,000. Bulldozers reduced the former Peasholme Centre to rubble last week after it was deemed surplus to requirements following the creation of a replacement complex
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Fortunate escape in Flaxley Road, Selby
A CAR nearly ended up smashing through the front door of a house after an accident in Selby. The crash took place at about 2.30pm on Saturday when two cars collided in Flaxley Road. One of the cars mounted the the pavement, stopping just short of a
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Scare tactics help in Green Street bid
RESIDENTS in York put their waste to good use by creating some weird and wonderful scarecrows this Bank Holiday. A team of York residents in the Scarcroft Road area of the city organised a Green Scarecrow Festival to raise awareness of what local residents
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Salesman Jonathan Richard Kennerley jailed for stealing cars from Clifton Moor-based Minster Jaguar
INTERNET gambling has landed a car salesman in jail after he stole high-powered vehicles from the York firm he worked for to raise cash. Jonathan Richard Kennerley was an “exemplary” employee of Clifton Moor-based Minster Jaguar before three months of
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Fishergate Primary School and St George’s RC Primary School speed limit petition
CAMPAIGNERS are stepping up their efforts to force drivers to cut their speed outside two York schools. A petition calling for the stretch of road outside Fishergate Primary School and St George’s RC Primary School to be made a 20mph zone is to be delivered
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Super slimmer Claire Martin loses a third of her body weight
THIS super slimmer has lost a third of her body weight. At her heaviest, Claire Martin tipped the scales at 19 stone eight pounds and wore a 24 dress size when she existed on a diet of takeaways, pizza and greasy food. Now the 27-year-old has dropped
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Safety work at Fishergate gyratory system on agenda
PLANS to improve safety at one of York’s key junctions are to come under the spotlight next week. The proposals include making changes to the Fishergate gyratory system in the centre of the city and to the northern stretch of Fulford Road between Cemetery
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New play facilities for Bell Farm in the spotlight
RESIDENTS will have their chance to air their views on plans and shape ideas to improve an adventure playground in York this week. An open consultation event is being staged to look at how the Bell Farm’s area allocation of the Playbuilder
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Rural roads are not a racetrack
ON Saturday, May 22, I was driving from Helmsley to York when I came to a small hill which was high enough for me to be unable to see anything on the road behind it. On cresting the hill, I was suddenly faced with every motorist’s nightmare, happening
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No football here
In response to the letter from Mike Usherwood, of Huntington (Cup runneth dry, May 26), I write to inform you that the Duke of York, Gate Helmsley, which I run with my daughter Jo, will be a football-free zone during the World Cup. We will be
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And maybe not here
I JUST had to respond to Mike Usherwood’s comments about the World Cup. For a man his age his knowledge is remarkably low on life around him. He states that the people who watch the World Cup are the “minority”, but at the same time complains
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No protection
According to Mark Botham, chairman of the North Yorkshire Police Federation, allegations made against police officers are investigated rigorously and fairly (The Press, May 25). “There are appeal measures when appropriate, just as there would be for
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Quest for family
I am trying to find information regarding my grandmother’s family who lived in Yorkshire, and wonder whether any of your readers can help. My grandmother’s name was Lily Gilbert, born 1906. Her birth was registered in Knaresborough. Her
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They’re not pets
In recent months there has been a worrying increase in the number of people keeping meerkats as pets. Animal dealers have exploited the popularity of the TV commercials featuring the Russian meerkat who wears a smoking jacket, and have made meerkats
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Zak Robinson given suspended sentence for causing grievous bodily harm
A PLUMBER has been given a suspended prison sentence for his part in drink-fuelled violence that left a man with a broken eye socket. Zak Robinson punched the victim as he lay on the ground, York Crown Court heard. Another man hit the victim in the
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It’s not in the Code
Points of information for motorway driving, not included in the Highway Code. If your rear window is obscured by the word Volvo, you ain’t going fast enough. If it is your side window – pray! Malcolm Glover, Lindsey Avenue, Acomb, York.
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Concerns over revamped library
I visited the “new” York Central Library twice in the first two days, after it reopened following its six-month refurbishment (Are you ready to Explore?, The Press, May 21). Too early to pass judgement yet, of course. However, some early signs
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RSPCA centre in Landing Lane, York celebrates anniversary
A HAVEN for animals in need is celebrating its 30th anniversary today. The RSPCA centre in Landing Lane, York, was opened on May 31, 1980, and currently holds about 180 animals at any given time. But branch manager Angela Hunter is keen to let the public
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The Best Western Monkbar Hotel to help carers
A YORK hotel will be pulling out the stops next month to help care for the city’s carers. The Best Western Monkbar Hotel is working closely with the York Carers Forum to help it celebrate the service and dedication given by carers during
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Owners in Ryedale facing ‘dog dirt’ fines
DOG-OWNERS in Ryedale who fail to clear up after their pets could be hit with fines for the first time. Council chiefs are set to bring a fixed penalty notice scheme into operation throughout the district it would see anybody who lets their dog foul
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On the trail of snails...
Beningbrough Hall gardener Mark Pethullis gets up close to a snail found in the walled garden at the National Trust property, near York. There will be organised bug trails and mini-beast hunts during this week. Clare Fletcher, learning officer, said
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Our dear old NHS
THE NHS is one of the few areas where public spending will be protected, following George Osborne’s £6.25 billion package of cuts announced last week. That is a sign of just how dear it remains to ordinary people. Politicians know they tinker with
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Heart charity’s volunteer plea
A VOLUNTEER from York is urging people in North Yorkshire to support the British Heart Foundation (BHF) by donating their time. The BHF launches its Hand On Heart volunteer recruitment campaign tomorrow which will run throughout June. Dennis Jones,
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HMS York heading home from the Falkland Islands
HMS YORK is on her way home from the South Atlantic after a high-profile five months on patrol off the Falklands Islands. The Type 42 destroyer made the headlines earlier this year when she had an encounter at sea with an Argentinian warship. Relationships
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New band brings return to bass-ics
From Joy Division to New Order to Monaco, Peter Hook has had to watch front men from the bass player’s side street for 30 years. He has had enough. Not only has he handed in his notice to New Order, but also his long-promised Mancunian supergroup of
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The part of flight I don’t much fancy
SERVES me right for wearing an under-wired bra. Being subjected to a detailed inspection of my upper underwear in full view of fellow travellers at an international airport was the price to be paid for falling foul of super-sensitive security scanners
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York St John University students enjoy their annual summer ball
STUDENTS at a York university ended the summer term in style. About 1,400 students donned their finery on Friday for the annual York St John University Summer Ball. The night kicked-off at 7pm with a VIP champagne reception and went into the early
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Carr Junior to create a sensory garden
MEMBERS of the school council at Carr Junior were delighted to welcome into school the president of York Viking Rotary Club, Trevor Woodward, to present a cheque for £1,000. The money will be used to create a sensory garden in the school grounds, a
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£237 raised by Archbishop of York Junior School through donations of 50p each for WaterAid
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, visited the Archbishop of York Junior School in Bishopthorpe, York, as part of the school’s celebration of One World Week. Pupils and their teachers from Years Three, Four, Five and Six put together a water-themed
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Sainsbury’s staff raise £710 for St Leonard’s Hospice and For the Love of Bryony
TWO York charities shared more than £700 thanks to the fundraising efforts of staff from Sainsbury’s. Dawn Moore and Jodie Watson, of Sainsbury’s in Blossom Street, handed over cheques for £355 to Sarah Atkinson, of St Leonard’s Hospice, and Kath Aveyard
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Insect hotel constructed at Haxby Road Primary School
THERE are vacancies at a five-star hotel in York – but only very small guests with lots of legs need try to check in. Haxby Road Primary School and BAM Construction have been working together to build an insect hotel in the school grounds in support
