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How I struggled to live with Asperger’s
WHEN Amie Hooper was diagnosed with Asperger's at the age of 22, she described the revelation as an “absolute relief”. For years she had suspected her inability to form lasting friendships or interact in a meaningful way with her school friends had been
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Digital Invoicing Ltd
DIGITAL Invoicing Ltd, based at the York Eco Business Centre in Clifton Moor, was created with one aim in mind. Namely, to provide a software tool which would help freelancers, sole traders and small businesses to take control of their cash flow quickly
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Charity bank opens in St Clements Hall, York
A NEW bank which specialises in helping charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises has moved into York. Charity Bank In The North, which empowers organisations throughout Yorkshire to become entrepreneurial in their outlook, has become
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Foundation Marketing Communications awarded Yorkshire Show brief
The creative and design brief for next year’s Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate has been awarded to Yorkshire-based Foundation Marketing Communications, after a three-way competitive pitch. The account will see Foundation, of Ilkley, produce a suite
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Mistakes scupper York City’s switch to 4-3-3 in Hartlepool draw
NEGATIVE equity can prove a bankable asset to get York City in prime condition for the August 14 big kick-off. Reflecting on his side’s 1-1 draw at home to Hartlepool on Saturday, City chief Martin Foyle reckoned there were too many errors. And as
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North Yorkshire businesses feature heavily in latest “food bible”
BUSINESSES in North Yorkshire feature prominently in the latest Yorkshire “food bible”. Just launched by deliciouslyorkshire, the campaigning brand which champions greater use of regional produce, it is the 2010 edition of Yorkshire’s Own Kitchen. Described
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Knights boss hails battling Lions victory
DAVE WOODS praised his York City Knights battlers after they crucially won 48-42 in an eventful game at Swinton – but he also rollocked them for making life hard. New recruit Ryan Esders grabbed the headlines by scoring a hat-trick on his debut back
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Swinton Lions 42, Knights 48
WHAT has been a good week for York City Knights ended on a high amid drama aplenty at Park Lane yesterday. Friday’s transfer deadline day was not as busy as hoped, with the Knights missing out on a few targets, but the man who did arrive, Ryan
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York City 1, Hartlepool United 1
YORK City wound up their pre-season programme against Football League opposition with another vital strike from merchant of menace Richard Brodie. But whereas his previous pre-season predatory power to prevail over Scunthorpe was a thunderbolt, it
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Yorkshire go top after Netherlands win
YORKSHIRE went back to the top of Clydesdale Bank 40 Group ‘B’ with a comfortable win against the Netherlands. Rich Pyrah was the star with the ball, before York-based Jonny Bairstow again showed he has the temperament to score runs under pressure to
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York Cricket Club spin bowlers team up to send Sheffield Collegiate spiralling to defeat
IN-FORM York Cricket Club bowlers Daniel Woods and Tom Pringle sent Sheffield Collegiate spinning to defeat in the Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League. Leaders York made 180-9 after losing the toss at Abbeydale Park on Saturday and then
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Questions raised on cost of York Cycling City Races
I READ with interest the concerns of those affected by the closure of certain roads because of the York Cycling City Races. I’m sure that it benefited some and not others, as does everything. It didn’t affect me. Last summer, however, something
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Normandy veteran’s thanks
I WOULD like to say a big thank-you to The Co-operative Funeralcare for providing a coach for The Normandy Veterans to have a day out at Lichfield Aboretum. It was a lovely day and a very moving experience. Alf Barker, New Earswick, York.
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Wind In The Willows is a charming show
I HAVE just had the great pleasure of seeing Wind In The Willows at York Theatre Royal. What an amazing, amusing clever and charming production. Not to be missed. Poop poop! Sue Stewart,
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Reasons for giving aid
I KNOW a lot of people won’t agree, but I believe we should give aid to poorer countries for these reasons. First, a lot of them were or are members of our empire. Africa still has not recovered from the days of slavery, which we participated in.
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Glass Bridge never known as Monkey Bridge
IN reply to the letter Monkey business, in The Press of July 24, I am sorry to disappoint D Cutting, but it was never called Monkey Bridge as stated. It was the Glass Bridge, a wooden structure completely covered in glass. My brothers and sisters
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NHS postcode lottery is already here
I READ with interest the letters published in The Press regarding the Government’s proposed changes to the health service. In one of the letters the writer stated that these changes could possibly create a postcode lottery for treatment. I would like
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Not so brave?
THE cowards who shot and killed the seal in the River Ouse near York, and the coward who stabbed a horse in a field off Tannery Lane, plus the gangs who are netting foxes so they can use them in vicious fights with pit bull terriers – they should all
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Pickering pile on division one pressure with win at Clifton Alliance
SECOND-PLACED Pickering piled on the pressure at the top of Hunters York & District Senior Cricket League division one with a win at Clifton Alliance. The Pikes rapped out a warning to leaders York with a three-wicket win at Shipton Road. Clifton were
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On-song Malton topple Whitkirk in Senior Cricket League division two
IT WAS all change at the top of division two as Malton & Old Malton trounced former leaders Whitkirk by nine wickets. Malton shot out their visitors for 70, with Mike Linsley (3-24) and Oliver Gilbank (3-8) among the wickets. Linsley then led his
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Batsman Ricky Woodmansey runs riot for Yapham in win over Hornsea II
AN innings of 95 by Ricky Woodmansey steered Yapham to an eight-wicket win over Hornsea II in division 4A. Hornsea had been restricted to 166-7 but Woodmansey made short work of the run chase. Drax shot Stamford Bridge II out for 105 and then raced
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Taking part in The Pan Massachusetts Challenge
LESS than a week from now my 16-year-old son Michael will be setting off at dawn on a gruelling two-day 192-mile cycle ride in aid of cancer research. For the second year running he will be among thousands of cyclists from all over the world doing
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Clifton Alliance maintain Senior Cricket League lead with Thirsk victory
LEADERS Clifton Alliance skittled Thirsk for 66 to maintain their grip on the Hunters York & District Senior Cricket League premier division. The York side, who lead Dunnington by eight points, clinched their ninth win in 15 games after making 191
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Will Phelps leads Civil Service's charge in Senior Cricket League division 5A
SECOND-PLACED Civil Service beat Drax II by a massive 147 runs in division 5A. Service totalled 216 with Will Phelps hitting 72 and C Lowan making 45, before Drax II were shot out for 69, of which P Vickers made 33 not out. Hovingham II made 206-6 against
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The Country Girl, Leeds Grand Theatre, until August 7
MARTIN Shaw is returning to a play he last performed 27 years ago in the West End, visiting Yorkshire from tonight ahead of a London run at the Apollo Theatre. He first appeared there in Clifford Odets’ American drama The Country Girl in the role of
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Leeds United tame Wolves
Leeds started the game with four of their new signings playing against Wolverhampton Wanderers in their final pre season friendly. United lined up in 4-5-1, the favoured formation from the world cup, is this a sign of things to come or just a
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Two hundred NHS workers face axe warns doctor
MORE than 200 NHS administrators employed by North Yorkshire and York are likely to lose their jobs in the next two years under the Government’s health reforms, a leading GP has warned. Acomb GP Dr Brian McGregor, who is vice-chair of the local
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More scenes from Pocklington at war
More scenes from wartime Pocklington this week, courtesy once more of Jim and Margaret Ainscough’s great new book, Pocklington At War. Last week we looked mainly at the airfield on the edge of the town: 922 airmen who took off from here were to die
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Juvenile Squires Gate can benefit by teaming up with top jockey Paul Hanagan
Paul Hanagan, who was largely responsible for proving the undoing of Squires Gate at York ten days ago, joins forces with the Barry Hills-trained juvenile at Ripon today and can guide him to his first success. Having recently had his third run on Knavesmire
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Teaching speeding motorists to be more aware
TWENTY people are sitting around desks in the conference room of a hotel on the outskirts of York. On a whitescreen in front of them, trainer Louise Ridgeway flashes up a slide. Coping Strategy, it says, and then spaced out down the screen, the
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Thousands take part in Jane Tomlinson’s York 10k run
They came in their thousands from all walks of life to take part in this year’s Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All York 10k. The race, which attracted participants from across the county, has been hailed even bigger and better than the inaugural event last
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Selby community minibus to display advertising
A CHARITY whose vehicles travel more than 50,000 miles a year has started to offer advertising space to businesses. Selby Community Transport has a fleet of minibuses which are regularly seen on the roads of the district and county. The charity is taking
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The British nation is a proud one,...
The British nation is a proud one, It’s the leadership that let’s us down. David and George are products of the wealthy, top layer few who own this country and have always been at the heart of the Tory Party. They have come through the development
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Crowds flock to Yorkshire Air Museum’s Wings And Wheels show
THE Yorkshire Air Museum’s Wings And Wheels show proved a hit over the weekend with displays both on the ground and in the air. The Elvington attraction pulled in the crowds with the first fast taxi run of the museum’s latest acquisition, the Nimrod
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York City Knights fan thrown out of ground
A YORK City Knights rugby league fan was ejected from his team’s match after an allegation that punches were thrown on the touchline. The unnamed fan had travelled to Park Lane in north Manchester yesterday to watch the Knights take on Swinton. He
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Commer van fans gather for celebration of iconic vehicles
DOZENS of Commer vans from across the country converged on North Yorkshire for Commerfest. Fans of the iconic van which – is perhaps best known in its yellow, British Telecom guise – from across the country to gather at Biggin, near Sherburn-in-Elmet
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Two-week rubbish collections ‘set to stay’
FORTNIGHTLY rubbish collections are not likely to be scrapped despite the Government launching a review into how households deal with their waste, according to a senior councillor. Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman has announced the study will
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Fire rips through York nightclub
Updated: A FIRE ripped through a York nightclub, devastating the first, second and third floors. The fire began at Club Salvation, in George Hudson Street, shortly after 4am on Saturday when the venue had closed. An hour earlier, hundreds of people had
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Apollo House expands to meet demand
YORK business centre Apollo House is expanding after owner Prospect Business Centres experienced a 25 per cent increase in enquiries for serviced office accommodation in York. The company said the last three months in particular of the first
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Traffic wardens’ car parked on yellow lines while they issue tickets
TRAFFIC wardens issued motorists with tickets in York city centre while their own car was parked on double yellow lines nearby. City of York Council today defended the actions of its parking enforcement officers in Davygate, saying wardens
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Declaration of Yorkshire pride read out at city gates
A DAY of celebration for the white rose county came a traditional climax as declarations were read out at York’s historic gates. In the city centre, white roses were donned while a local produce market sold delicacies from across the county to mark Yorkshire
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Spanish fiesta-themed day at York College summer camp
CHILDREN attending an activities summer camp in York have been given a flavour of Spain at a fiesta-themed day. Following the country’s win at the World Cup and spaniard Alberto Contador’s victory in the Tour de France, King’s Foundation, a charity
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Holgate school group to hold public meeting
A GROUP of parents looking to set up a new secondary school in Holgate, York, are holding a public meeting on Wednesday to detail their plans. Tim Moat, one of those leading the campaign, said: “The proposed school’s beliefs, core values and educational
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Community heroes giving others a sporting chance
WITH only days to go before we find out who the finalists are in our Community Pride Awards, we take a look at more of the city’s unsung heroes. Derek Lancaster, of Woodthorpe, in York, has been put forward in the Sporting Hero category for his outstanding
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Joy as £1.7k motorbike is found
HE THOUGHT he would never see his bike again – but thanks to a high-profile police operation one Press reader has been reunited with his pride and joy. The 30-year-old from Acomb, who gave his name only as Kevin, was heartbroken when he discovered his
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New sweeper to keep cycle paths clear
Cycling City York funding has been used to buy a new, ride-on sweeper to help City of York Council’s communities and neighbourhoods team maintain the area’s 55 miles of off-road cycle routes and paths. The Euromec Powerflex 2200T can carry out many
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Part of Blossom Street to close for work
PART of Blossom Street, York, will be subject to traffic restrictions later this month to allow telecommunication work to take place. The carriageway heading towards Micklegate, between Holgate Road and The Crescent, will be closed to traffic throughout
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St Leonard’s Church stalwart is honoured
A LONG-SERVING parishioner has been awarded an honorary title to recognise his contribution to his church. Leslie Atkinson, 82, was appointed churchwarden emeritus at St Leonard’s Church in Farlington, near Sheriff-Hutton, by the Rt Rev Martin Wallace
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Free family fun at Global’s summer tour event in York
GLADIATOR jousting and sumo wrestling will be among the activities as a York church transforms the city centre into an arena for family fun. Thousands of people are expected to attend Global’s summer tour event in Parliament Street tomorrow. Activities
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York schools' academy plans branded "regrettable"
Updated: THE decision by two York schools to move towards gaining academy status has been branded “regrettable” and “rushed”. Archbishop Holgate’s CE School and Manor CE School are among 153 schools across the UK who have applied to opt out