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York-born Matt Kilgallon could strike Middlesbrough move
YORK-born defender Matt Kilgallon's arrival at Middlesbrough can't come quickly enough after the Teessiders were swept aside 3-1 by Ipswich Town in their opening game of the npower Championship. The Tractor boys' three second-half goals exposed
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Simon Dyson eight-over par in World Golf Championship event
YORK golfer Simon Dyson stands at eight-over par after three rounds of the World Golf Championship Bridgestone Invitational in Ohio. The 32-year-old carded a second successive three-over par 73 to add to his opening round of 72 at Firestone Country
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Two men arrested in connection with student death
TWO men have been arrested in connection with the death of a University of York student. James Matthews, 23, was found collapsed after a suspected drug overdose at his home in Seventh Avenue, Tang Hall, York, last Wednesday. North Yorkshire Police
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York City win 3-0 at North Ferriby United
YORK City have beaten North Ferriby United 3-0 in their latest pre-season friendly. The Minstermen close out their warm-up fixtures with a trip to Ilkeston Town on Monday, ahead of the Blue Square Bet Premier opener against Kidderminster Harriers at
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Six people injured in North Yorkshire crash
THREE children, their parents and a pensioner were injured after a two-vehicle crash on a country road in North Yorkshire. The accident happened at about 7pm yesterday on Mains Lane at Whitwell-on-the-Hill, between York and Malton, when a 4x4
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Can’t buy love
TOM Mitchell felt he had to reply to Heather Causnett’s letter (Letters, July 29), so I feel I must reply to his (Aid at home too). It seems obvious to me that this man is not a Christian, so let me enlighten him a little. First of all, the key
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Praise for Wind In The Willows show
WIND In The Willows – what a wonderful show, such talent, comedy, magical music, superb improvisation by the cast. How fortunate we residents in York have such a thriving theatre which produces such amazing shows. Go and see this masterpiece.
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York 10k spoil sport
I WRITE with some hesitation after the wonderful letter from Jane Tomlinson’s husband and that from Helen Dewsbury (Letters, August 3), regarding the York 10K run on Sunday. I enjoyed watching from the riverside, but after an hour a participant proceeded
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Sick and cruel treatment of River Ouse seal
I WRITE in regard to the Ouse Seal story. I was horrified to read of such a cruel and sickening act. I cannot understand why anybody would do such a terrible thing. These people should be ashamed of themselves and I wish they would be brought to
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Council housing ideas drawn up in ivory towers
SO THE Con-Dem coalition Government is now set on ridding the country of council housing. The millionaires in the Cabinet think this form of housing is too cheap. The proposal seems to be reducing secure accommodation to five or ten-year contracts,
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Children take up summer reading challenge
A FREE summer reading challenge has been launched for youngsters in York. The free reading challenge, which was launched at York Explore, encourages children aged four to 12 to join in and read six books over the summer holidays. During the summer
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No envy - Labour and proud
WITH reference to Bob Waite on the burqa (Letters, August 3), he implies that all Labour voters follow a politics of envy. Envy of what? What an insulting thing to say. I come from County Durham, with a mining background of decent, hard-working
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Traffic troubles from Knaresborough to York
I TRAVEL to work from Knaresborough to York daily and have noticed how the congestion is getting worse every journey, especially with all the road works. The other day it took me an hour to get out of York, when my journey home normally takes me
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We cannot afford this war in Afghanistan
HOW sad that we have to watch continuous processions of the bodies of our brave – often very young – servicemen being paraded through the streets of Wootten Bassett. One wonders just how the parents, wives, children and siblings are able to cope with
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Steam engine trip to Carlisle
A steamy day out sees JULIAN COLE transported back in time and all the way to Carlisle. HOW nice it is to be accorded the proper respect due to a celebrity. The other day people waved and smiled at the mere sight of me. All day long they kept
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Ellis Island by Kate Kerrigan (Pan Macmillan, £6.99)
THEY say you shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover, but as a graphic designer I am always sucked in by cover design. Thankfully, in the case of Ellis Island, I wasn’t disappointed. Set in the early 1900s, Irish girl Ellie marries her childhood sweetheart
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England’s Last War Against France: Fighting Vichy 1940-1942, by Colin Smith, published in paperback, price £12.99, by Phoenix
THROUGHOUT most of history, major naval engagements with more than a thousand men killed and the invasion and occupation of such countries as Syria and Lebanon, plus most of north-west Africa, would be considered major acts of war. In the Second World
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Eco-friendly Feather Down Farm Days
DAVE STANFORD and family really enjoy life down on the farm. IT WAS not quite the road to perdition, but it certainly felt like it. In hindsight, it was perhaps not the wisest decision to begin our long-awaited weekend away amid the endless lines
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Knights boss to launch more creative approach
YORK City Knights are to try something new ahead of the forthcoming Championship One play-offs in a game which could be a dress rehearsal for the qualifying semi-final – or even the grand final. The Knights, who lie third in the table, entertain an
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York Hospital to make savings of £30m
HOSPITAL bosses in York have admitted that £30 million must be cut from running costs over the next three years to avoid job losses. The Press has seen a list of money-saving measures being implemented by York Hospitals Foundation Trust to deal with
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Country walk around Burniston
An errand takes GEORGE WILKINSON to Scarborough, so he fits in a quick and inspiration coastal walk at Burniston. SCARBOROUGH was our destination, to deliver the mother-in-law to the hospital to have her eyesight improved. My navigator said “we might
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Updated: Bones found near scene of arson attack
FIREFIGHTERS clearing up the scene of a fire in North Yorkshire have unearthed what are believed to be human remains. Gateforth Park, a former mushroom farm near Thorpe Willoughby, was targeted by arsonists on Thursday afternoon, and fire crews
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Beers to bring back the beach
RICHARD CATTON suggests three international beers to summon up warmer times abroad. THE last time I stood in for your regular Pints of View columnist, I was looking forward to what promised to be the hottest weekend of the year. With this in mind,
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Exploring Australian shiraz wines
In this week’s Tipping’s Tipples, MIKE TIPPING explores the bold and easy-going style of Aussie shiraz. AUSSIE shiraz is not known for being feminine or subtle, but sometimes I crave its boldness and easy-going style. Besides, I make a habit of ignoring
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Vanilla Café, College Street, York
ANOTHER business that has recently changed hands. Nestling within the shadow of the Minster’s East End, the café embraces the footpath as well as an upstairs area. Food is displayed in a cabinet opposite the entrance. I spotted an appetising array
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Late-appearing blooms in the garden
The later-appearing blooms are having their moment in the garden right now, finds GINA PARKINSON. AUGUST sees a change in the garden as early summer plants begin to fade and have their places taken by their later-blooming fellows. The first Michaelmas
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Pocklington Rocket targets belt as he renews belief after defeat
HARRY MATTHEWS has targeted a British Masters title next year and has vowed to become a renewed boxer after losing his unbeaten record. The Pocklington Rocket will return to the ring, against an opponent yet to be decided, on Saturday, October 2 at Leeds
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Brett Waller play-offs decision depends on scan
YORK City Knights have not ruled out bringing big Brett Waller back in time for the Championship One play-offs – but want a second opinion on his knee first. The former Skirlaugh prop forward – the leading front-rower in the Press/Northern Player of
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Knights' Luke Hardbottle makes his mark in debut season at Huntington Stadium
THERE is a new Press Player of the Month – and it is much-deserved according to head coach Dave Woods. Hooker Jack Lee took the award in both May and June and was very much in the running for the July accolade too. However, this latest gong, voted
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Ilkeston Town match signals end of York City's pre-season programme
YORK City will complete their pre-season programme with a trip to Blue Square Bet North outfit Ilkeston Town on Monday night. Kick-off is 7.30pm with admission £8 for adults and £4 for over-60s and under-16s. City’s U18s, meanwhile, have been drawn
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James Reeder and Owen Harrison finish junior rowing careers on a high
YORK City Rowing Club duo James Reeder and Owen Harrison rounded off their junior careers with an exceptional second place finish in the under-18s Home Countries match in Cork. The talented pair proudly represented England in the race, which saw the
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Meteoric rise of York power-lifter Peter Bielby
SPORTING ascent could hardly have been more meteoric for York power-lifter Peter Bielby. In less than a year, the 22-year-old Holgate ace has advanced from county competition to the ultimate honour of representing Great Britain in the world junior power-lifting
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Easi-RockIts’ Players’ prize goes to Jonathan Cooper
JONATHAN Cooper has won Easi-RockIts’ Players’ Player of the Year prize for a second time. In a close contest, Cooper topped the poll for his outstanding play and organised captaincy of the club’s HellFighters’ Rock-It-Ball team. The Player of the
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Strensall’s Julian Taylor continues golf success
ADVANCING on all fronts – that’s Julian Taylor, Strensall’s teen ace of clubs. Just under a year ago the York Golf Club prospect was revelling in winning the York Junior championship, finishing a terrific third in the York Open Championship for all the
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Oliver Whiteley’s white-hot at The Oaks golf tournament
NO fewer than five European Tour professionals competed in The Oaks Golf Club’s popular Junior Pro-Am tournament. Leading the way was Danny Willett, the rising talent who is coached by The Oaks Head professional Graham Walker. Willett, Oliver Whiteley
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York & District Lady Past Captains’ draw
THE draw for the York & District Lady Past Captains’ Association Meeting at York Golf Club, on Wednesday, August 18: 9am E Tuer (S), T Cahill (Y), J Boyd (H); 9.07 J Irwin (Y), K Bridges (S), M Ingle (PH); 9.14 P Clark (Y), Annette Chambers (S), A Tooms
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Hemingbrough edge out Burn in HPH Cup final thriller
HEMINGBROUGH beat Burn in what many observers believe was the best-ever final of the HPH Cup. Spectators at Heworth’s Elmpark Way were treated to a real Yorkshire Day thriller as the sides tied, having each totalled 226 – Hemingbrough winning courtesy
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Yorkshire rescue County Championship points against Nottinghamshire
Yorkshire saved their crucial LV= County Championship match against Nottinghamshire at Headingley yesterday. Despite a nervous batting display for the first two sessions of the final day, Andrew Gale’s team can look back on a job well done as they have
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Pepper Lane guides the way at Redcar races
Anyone planning to go to Redcar tomorrow will not be short of racing action courtesy of a bumper eight-race card and, although quantity far outweighs quality, Pepper Lane could add some spice to proceedings. The David O’Meara-trained filly, a creditable
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Cycle challenge raises more than £1,750 for Macmillan Cancer Care
A TEENAGER who lost his mother to cancer has completed a charity bike ride in her memory. Andrew Todd, 18, of Huntington Road, York, raised more than £1,750 for Macmillan Cancer Care by completing a cycle challenge from Bridlington to Whitby, together
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Former mushroom farm targeted by arsonists
ARSONISTS have struck for the third time this year at Emergency crews from Selby, York, and Tadcaster and as far as Knottingly were called to the fire at Gateforth Park, near Thorpe Willoughby, on Thursday afternoon. A spokesman for North Yorkshire
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American holidaymaker wins Yorkshire Pass
AN AMERICAN holidaymaker is looking forward to exploring York after winning a free sightseeing pass in a competition. Mary Ann Hamilton, of Chicago, entered a prize draw at an exhibition in London promoting the region to visitors to the capital. The
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Manchester United fan to lead out heroes at Wembley
MANCHESTER United fan Harry Todd will lead one of his heroes out on to the Wembley pitch tomorrow before the FA Community Shield match against Chelsea. Harry, 11, from Crockey Hill, near York, won a national competition to be a McDonald’s Player
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Selby knife drama arrest
A MAN was arrested on suspicion of carrying a knife in Selby. The police were called by a member of the public on Thursday at 10.10pm after a man was seen banging on the door of a property in Dixon Gardens, off Charles Street. The witness said the
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A19 to shut near Shipton for pothole repairs
A MAJOR road into York will close for repairs next week to allow potholes to be repaired. The A19 just south of Shipton will be shut for five days from Thursday, between 7.30pm and 6am, for resurfacing work. The work has been scheduled to avoid rush-hour
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Man in court over attack on Pocklington motel manager
A MAN was due appear in court today in connection with an assault in Pockilngton which left a hotel manager blinded in one eye. Robert Elliott, 20, was set to appear at Beverley Magistrates’ Court on charges of conspiracy to commit Grievous Bodily Harm
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Top beaches ‘should lose Blue Flags’
More than a quarter of Britain’s top-rated beaches, including three in North Yorkshire, should be stripped of their Blue Flag status, campaigners said. According to research by Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), 34 beaches are unable to comply with a requirement
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House tragedy student is named
A STUDENT at the University of York who died following a suspected drug overdose has been named as James Alexander Ednie Matthews. The 23-year-old, originally from the Durham area, was found collapsed in his home in Seventh Avenue, in Tang
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Farm machine blaze at Colton
A PIECE of farm machinery was virtually destroyed after an electrical fault caused it to catch fire near York. Fire crews from Acomb and Helmsley were called to the scene of the blaze at Colton Lane, Colton, just after noon yesterday, spending about
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Police warning after ‘despicable crime’ in Dacre, near Harrogate
POLICE are advising residents to be on their guard following a distraction burglary. At about 2.50pm on Thursday two men called at the home of an elderly woman in Dacre, near Harrogate. One of the men claimed he had called to give her a quote
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Fishermen rescued off the East Yorkshire coast
TWO fishermen were rescued after their vessel caught fire off the East Yorkshire coast. Flamborough Head lifeboat and a rescue helicopter from RAF Leconfield were scrambled to answer a mayday call from Blejan Eyhre, a fishing ship which was 18 miles
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Getting steamed up for the 58th Pickering Traction Engine Rally
HEAVY vehicles have been steaming their way to the 58th Pickering Traction Engine Rally ready for a weekend of events. It kicked off yesterday with an evening performance by Britain’s Got Talent runner-up, dance act Twist & Pulse. The rally, which
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Jamie Inglis to return home in October
LITTLE Jamie Inglis who the people of York raised thousands of pounds for so he could have revolutionary cancer treatment in the United States, will be returning to the city in October. Jamie has been in Philadelphia having treatment for the aggressive
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Man fined for illegally dumping waste
AN EAST YORKSHIRE MAN was ordered to pay more than £1,000 after waste was found illegally dumped in a village. At a hearing at Bridlington Magistrates Court, John Peter Lannan, 59, of North Back Lane, Bridlington, pleaded guilty to failing to transfer
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Loan deal to help York cyclists
Cyclists who cannot afford a bike are being offered loans by a York organisation. Cycling City York is providing affordable, low-interest loans from reputable local retailers. Participating stores are offering a six per cent discount to those in the
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Move to end tombstoning in Bridlington
A DISPERSAL order is being brought in around Bridlington harbour and seafront to stop young people jumping off the pier. Police officers and police community support officers will have the power to tell people in groups of two or more to disperse and
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Selby court travel row
DEFENDANTS would not be able to make it to court on time or be unable to get home if Selby courthouse closes, according to the town’s magistrates. Ron Humphrys, chairman of the Selby bench, said he and his colleagues had studied various bus and train
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York soldiers eager to head out to Afghanistan war zone
TROOPS from York’s 2 Signals Regiment are on their way to Afghanistan this week. The 300 soldiers from Imphal Barracks, Fulford, are heading to Camp Bastion, Kandahar and Kabul, where they will be in charge of all of NATO’s communications systems. The
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Selby organisation to offer free secretarial service to voluntary and community groups
AN organisation which helps hundreds of voluntary and community groups in Selby is offering an innovative secretarial service to support them. The Basis Team, which is based at Community House in Portholme Road, has come up with a free secretarial package
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Cawood hoping for gold in Yorkshire In Bloom competition
GREEN-FINGERED villagers in Cawood are going for gold. The village is hoping to improve on its silver award following the latest judging in the Yorkshire In Bloom competition. The village was awarded a Silver award in the spring judging in the Large
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After almost 60 years, community stalwart finally calls time on public service
A YOUNG people’s champion and award-winning community hero is retiring after more than half-a-century of service. Eddie Benson, who was awarded an MBE for services to the community, has retired as a trustee of Haxby and Wigginton Youth and Community
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BMX stunts competition held at Zoo skatepark
Spectators were in a spin watching BMX stunts at a new competition at The Zoo skatepark in York. More than 20 enthusiasts entered the event, organised by Bob Trotter Cycles, with a BMX worth £320 and other prizes up for grabs. Organiser Steve Barker
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Poppleton Road pensioners in house fire drama
AN ELDERLY couple were taken to hospital following an oven fire at their home in Poppleton Road, York. Fire crews from Acomb and York were called to the property at 1.20pm on Thursday to tackle the fire, which caused damage to the kitchen floor.
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York student to kayak in lakes in Central Asia
A STUDENT from York is preparing to spend his summer break by being among the first westerners to kayak in lakes in Central Asia. Dave Burne, 22, is a second-year medicine student at the University of York, and is leading a five-man expedition to Tajikistan
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Police dogs are put to the test in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Police have marked the reintroduction of annual tests for police dogs with a presentation to the winning teams at the force’s headquarters in Newby Wiske. Assistant Chief Constable Sue Cross presented the winning team of PC Richard Gape
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York producer has first television programme commissioned
A TELEVISION producer from York has had his first programme commissioned for ITV1. Jimmy Baker, 30, who grew up in Acomb, now lives in London where he works for Hat Trick Productions. The former All Saints’ RC School pupil has co-created a factual
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Posthumous university awarded to river tragedy student
A STUDENT who died in the River Ouse has been awarded his university degree posthumously, nine months after his death. Pierre Le Moignan was studying towards a bachelor of science in chemistry at the University of York until his death last November at
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More York roads to be closed for resurfacing
STREETS in York face weeks of disruption while carriage resurfacing works are carried out. Traffic will be prohibited from Heath Moor Drive, Fulford, from August 16 to September 3, between 8am and 5pm. Clifton Moorgate, York will also
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York bingo fans in Friday the 13th lucky mascot experiment
HUNDREDS of bingo fans in York are joining in a nationwide experiment this week, to find the luckiest mascot in the country. On Friday, August 13, players at Mecca Bingo in York will, along with thousands of bingo players across the country, take part
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Inquiry into Strensall nursing home plan
A PUBLIC inquiry will be held next month into controversial plans to build an old people’s home on York land earmarked for affordable housing. The proposals by Bonnycroft LLP for a three-storey, 60-bedroom nursing home in Princess Road, Strensall, were
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Rising tetrathlon ace Ben Barber wins national call-up for European champs
MULTI-SPORT ace Ben Barber has stepped up the pace in his meteoric progress to athletic excellence. The 15-year-old has just landed the United Kingdom national Tetrathlon title in his age group. Barber, who has been a rising star in triathlon
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Football's badge of dishonour
APART from the fans of Norwich City and Watford, who played last night – for the benefit of television, natch – the domestic 2010/11 campaign has not even started. Yet football stands in disgrace and in the dock. The hapless attempt by the tax
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15 medals for City of York Athletics Club members
CITY of York Athletics Club can boast 15 medal winners from this year’s Ingrams League after the four-event competition came to a close, writes Jamie Crane. Athletes gained points for top three finishes and overall league winner’s trophies were
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York cricketers win under-15s championship and cup double
YORK clinched a York & District Junior Cricket Association Under-15s championship and cup double with an emphatic win over Dunnington. The Clifton Park youngsters won the Hirepoint Plant & Tool Hire championship final at Heworth – their first
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U13 six-a-side cricket trophy
THERE was joy for York ‘A’ as they retained the U13 six-a-side Trophy, which is sponsored by Robson & Cooper. Chasing 58 to beat Sheriff Hutton Bridge in the final, Toby Pratt (20 retired) and Harry Richardson (16) got them off to a good start.
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North Yorkshire Rugby League Under-18s Service Area open training session
THE search is on for the top young rugby league talent in the county. North Yorkshire Rugby League Under-18s Service Area will be holding an open training session at Heworth Amateur Rugby League Club’s Elmpark Way base on Tuesday, August 17
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Bootham Crescent reward for York girls' football teams
THERE was a double reward for York’s successful under-9s and U11s North Yorkshire Youth Games girls’ football sides. The youngsters won their sections at the Games which were held at Queen Margaret’s School at Escrick, near York – and received
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Rufforth Reds and Yorkies win summer netball league
RUFFORTH Reds and Yorkies are the first-ever victors in the York and District Netball Junior Summer League. The two teams each beat four rivals to take top spot in their divisions of the four-week tournament at Manor School, in which participants
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Park Grove Primary School's all-round sporting success
PARK Grove Primary School are celebrating an impressive sporting year after five of their pupils represented York in various events, writes Jamie Crane. Hamish McArthur was recently included in the York team to compete in the National Climbing
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£5,000 grant for Dunnington Football Club juniors
DUNNINGTON Football Club are aiming to expand their junior section after earning a £5,000 grant from the Football Foundation. The funding boost will allow Dunnington to increase the number of coaches and teams, with plans to start a new girls