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Scarborough man arrested after suspected murder
A SCARBOROUGH man has been arrested in connection with a suspected murder after man’s body was found yesterday. The body of a 48-year-old man was discovered in a ground floor flat at Eastborough, Scarborough at 7.25pm yesterday. The victim had been
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Vehicles stranded on closed A169
SNOW and ice have caused tens of vehicles to be stranded on the A169 Whitby Road over Christmas. The road has now been closed between Iburndale Lane, Sleights near Whitby and the Lockton turnoff near Pickering. The drivers and passengers of the stranded
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York City v Gateshead - postponed
York City's Boxing Day clash with Gateshead in the Blue Square Bet Premier has been postponed. The Bootham Crescent pitch has been frozen for days and, with little prospect of a thaw, the game was called off after a Christmas Eve pitch inspection
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Young fools cycle on York's frozen Ouse
MORE people have been dicing with death by walking or playing on York’s frozen River Ouse. Last night, two teenagers – including one on a bike – were seen between Tower Gardens and the Bonding Warehouse, near Skeldergate Bridge. Police were called and
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Driving tips on how to stay on the road during icy weather
We are told to travel only if our journey is absolutely necessary. But it’s Christmas and we have somewhere to get to, so how do we drive safely in sub-zero conditions? MATT CLARK finds out. AFTER a brief respite, the snow and ice returned
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York City's Chris Carruthers eyes up defensive role
YORK City utility man Chris Carruthers would welcome a run in the team at left-back. Carruthers, 27, has rarely played in what he believes to be his strongest position since arriving at the club from Oxford in September 2009. Aussie defender James Meredith
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Leicester first up as Leeds United eye Championship pole position
FEET are firmly on the ground at Elland Road as Leeds United prepare for a burst of four key games in ten days. The Whites rose to second in the npower Championship with last weekend’s 2-0 victory over leaders QPR at Elland Road. They kick off their
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Knights club shop to open at noon
York City Knights will open the club shop at their Roland Court offices for an hour at noon today for anyone wishing to pick up replica shirts in time for Christmas. The club had a delivery of more shirts yesterday, including those sized XL (home and
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Non-league football clubs on weather watch
HARROGATE Town will be keeping a close eye on the weather ahead of their Boxing Day clash with high-flying Guiseley in Blue Square Bet North. A frozen Wetherby Road pitch put paid to Tuesday’s scheduled league clash with Corby Town. In Evo-Stik League
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Match preview: York City v Gateshead
[Match postponed] YORK City manager Gary Mills does not want to see a winter break introduced into the English game. The recent frozen weather has led to renewed calls for a space to be installed in the league programmes to avoid the current
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Jockey McCoy tipped to end perfect year with a Kauto Star turn
Wetherby on Boxing Day may have already succumbed to the wintry weather, but there is still hope Kempton will survive and play host to Kauto Star in his history-making assignment. Having last year emulated Desert Orchid in winning the King George VI
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Strike action forces rail firm to revise services
NORTHERN RAIL has today issued travel advice to customers for Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 December. The north of England train operator will provide a revised timetable on selected routes on both days. Services will operate from around
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All-rounder hopes that England Lions’ tour provides boost for Yorkshire
Adil Rashid is hoping Yorkshire will benefit from the schedule in place for the England Lions’ forthcoming two-month tour of the West Indies. The leg spinning all-rounder is one of four White Rose stars to have gained a place in the 17-man squad, which
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Pocklington RUFC ready for Old Pocklingtonians clash
Pocklington RUFC players and supporters will be turning out come what may as the club are scheduled to stage their annual Boxing Day town versus gown encounter – Pocklington against Old Pocklingtonians. The match between the club and school old boys
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Christmas miracle of IVF twins
MEET two little Christmas miracles – Esther Rose and Heidi Mae Woodcock. The newborn twins were conceived through IVF against incredible odds, and thanks to the Christian generosity of a friend of their overjoyed York parents, Anna and Matt
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Eating may put you over alcohol limit
POLICE have warned motorists that they could go over the drink-drive limit – even after they’ve stopped drinking. Because many festive foods are laced with alcohol, they say people need to be wary of going over the limit by eating too much. A consumer
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York woman allergic to Christmas dinner
FOR most of us, tucking into a traditional turkey dinner on Christmas Day is one of the most indulgent treats of the year. But Becky Irvin, a careers advisor from Fulford in York, has been banned from the meal after discovering she is allergic to the
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Flood risk cash awarded
COUNCILS in York and North and East Yorkshire are being given hundreds of thousands of pounds to help them identify and manage flood risks. The Government is handing City of York Council £120,000 next year, and £155,000 per annum in subsequent years.
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Council claws back £3m VAT payments
CITY of York Council has recouped about £3 million paid out in VAT, council leader Andrew Waller has revealed. He said the authority had taken part in a joint legal action with others across the country to recover VAT which had been paid to the Exchequer
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Five-star rating for Three Tuns pub
The Three Tuns pub in Coppergate, York, has been awarded a five-star rating in its latest hygiene inspection by City of York Council. Landlord Jason Hawkins said: “We are very proud of this achievement as very few pubs reach this standard, especially
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Robbie Williams, In And Out Of Consciousness CD/DVD (Virgin) *****
Sleeve: Great deal of care is always afforded to making Robbie look good. A windswept Williams looks every inch the action hero on the iconic artwork. Sleevenotes: Singles’ artwork, full lyrics and comprehensive musician and video credits ensure
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Afghanistan soldiers say thanks for giant Christmas card
TROOPS serving in Afghanistan this Christmas have sent a message via the Lord Mayor of York thanking York residents for their giant Christmas card. Last month, Coun Sue Galloway invited local people to send their festive greetings to the servicemen
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Gritting teams on standby
GRITTING teams are on standby to keep York’s roads safe on Christmas Day and Boxing Day after weathermen predicted the big freeze is set to continue. Some local authorities elsewhere have warned their salt stocks are running low, but City of York
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Walker hit by car on the A19
A SELBY man has been seriously injured in a road accident while walking home along the A19. The 35-year-old man, who has not yet been named, was walking with another man along the road between York and Escrick just before midnight on Wednesday. They
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Keep smiling... it’s Christmas!
ALL I want for Christmas is… a pot of strawberry jam. And so began my daughter’s letter to Santa this year. Of course, there were some other items on her lovingly-crafted scroll to Father C – a Zhu Zhu hamster and a game for her DS.
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Good use of proposed Big wheel site
I HAVE just been to have a look at the area behind the York Art Gallery where it is proposed to site the Big Wheel. It must be the scruffiest and under-used site in all of York. What a brilliant idea to tidy the area up and put it to good use. Congratulations
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Am I a lone voice on big wheel plans?
HAVING seen the photo spread in The Press of December 9, which was magnificent, my mind turned to the proposal to site a wheel behind the York Art Gallery. How any council can even contemplate such an act is beyond my comprehension and I would sincerely
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Heating oil profiteering
WHO’s profiting out of heating oil. More than a million heating oil users will find today the price has gone up by 40 per cent in the last 14 days. On December 7, the cost was 52.29p a litre. Today I was quoted 73.44p a litre. It’s time for the Government
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Bon Jovi, Greatest Hits (Mercury Records) ***
Sleeve: Winged golden dagger through bleeding heart on black background. Let’s ROCK! Sleevenotes: No words, just song credits and a lot of pictures of the boys striking rock poses in tight trousers and dark glasses. Content: 16 tracks including
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Dixie Chicks, The Essential (Columbia) ****
Sleeve: Front sleeve is functional, the discount checkout artwork devaluing the package, but don’t always judge a CD by its cover. Sleevenotes: Bob Mehr contributes four-page essay and a selection of vintage photos proves that someone cares about
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Lendal Bridge closure inconvenience overstated
I AM sorry Neil Raw suffered some inconvenience due to the serious accident on Lendal Bridge and feels that the police were perhaps a little rude to him (Letters, December 18). It appears from his letter that he “challenged” the decision to close the
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Reversing on to a main road
WITH reference D M Findlay’s letter of December 17, complaining about selfish drivers, do they not know that reversing on to a main road is an offence? Many drivers appear to be ignorant of the law, such as driving in poor visibility with only side
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City Screen festive round-up
TIM Burton’s favourite film at Cannes 2010, the dreamlike Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (12A), will be shown at City Screen, York, on Tuesday at 6.15pm. Winner of the French festival’s premier prize, the Palme d’Or, Apichatpong Weerasethakul
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P!nk, Greatest Hits... So Far!!! (Jive Records/Sony) *****
Sleeve: Tough chic b/w photoof P!nk in white vest biting down on a chain with letters P!nk in fuchsia overlaid. Sleevenotes: Elaborate thank-you from the punkster for her decade-long career with some dramatic new snaps. Content: Nineteen tracks, pretty
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Christmas message from the Archbishop of York
In a special Christmas message to readers of The Press, the Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu urges people to remember the most generous gift ever. As I write this Christmas message to you, I wonder if you are really ready for Christmas? Is the
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Pet Shop Boys, Ultimate Pet Shop Boys (Parlophone) ****
Sleeve: Minimalist yet typically tastefully camp. Tennant and Lowe in black-and-white silhouette with feathered plumage frothing from their heads. Sleevenotes: More pictorial plumage plus credits list, but no comment piece. Content: Ever-so-English
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Elliott Smith, An Introduction To… (Domino) ****
Sleeve: As plain as the album title; the late Nebraskan singer-songwriter in moody, reluctant pose in T-shirt against white relief. Sleevenotes: Further introduction to 1994 to 2003 solo career. Content: Belated career appraisal lifts
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Jimmy Cliff, Harder Road To Travel (Trojan) ****
Sleeve: Cartoon beany-hatted Jimmy astride motor-bike. Lurid and striking. The back is a break-down of the two-disc track listing. Sleevenotes: Lovingly detailed by Laurence Cane-Honeysett, British music journalist specialising in Jamaican music. Some
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The Runaways, The Mercury Albums Anthology (Universal Music) ****
Sleeve: Very creative use of old album covers, produced in glossy cardboard in gatefold style. Sleevenotes: 16-page full colour booklet detailing the story of all-girl punk rock band, plus great early pictures. Content: 42 tracks covering
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Christmas wishes for the year ahead
It’s traditionally the time of year when youngsters’ wishes are granted, but what would the rest of us like to see in the year ahead? Andrew Hitchon and Richard Catton consider the possibilities. THE WISH-LIST OF RICHARD CATTON
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Archbishop of York’s radio delight
THE Radio 2 team were joined by choristers, live reindeer, and star musicians as presenter Chris Evans brought his breakfast show to York. Yesterday’s programme was broadcast live from Bishopthorpe Palace, home of Dr John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York
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The Undertones, Teenage Kicks, The Very Best Of (Salvo Records) *****
Sleeve: Late Seventies picture of the Irish boys in bovver boots on the front; just track listings on the reverse. Not a lot of imagination. Sleevenotes: Outstanding 20- page full-colour booklet by Michael Bradley telling his story of life
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The Priests, Noel (Epic/Sony Music) ***
Wrapping: Musical holy trinity of Father Eugene O’Hagan, brother Martin and old school friend David Delargy in dog collars, upturned coat collars and scarves beside a snowy tree. Inside are historical notes on each carol. Content: Thirteen
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Director needed for Much Ado About Nothing
YORK Shakespeare Project is looking for a director for its next show, an outdoor production of Much Ado About Nothing in Rowntree Park next summer. The project’s chairman, Coun Janet Looker, says: “We’re delighted to be planning an openair
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The Charlatans, Fibbers, York, Thursday, 7.30pm. Sold out.
ALREADY this year, Madchester baggy legends The Charlatans have played a 20th anniversary series of Some Friendly dates and an autumn tour of 13 shows that took in the Leeds 02 Academy and Brixton 02 Academy in London. On Thursday, Tim Burgess
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Family pays tribute to Chris Stockton
MUM-OF-THREE Chris Stockton spent her entire life defying doctors. First she was told she wouldn’t live beyond the age of seven and then she was told she would never be able to have her own children. But from the moment Chris developed the severe auto
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Police release CCTV images in connection with shop theft
DETECTIVES have released images of three people they want to speak to in connection with a shop theft in Pocklington. At 10.45am on Thursday, October 28, three men entered the Somerfield Store on George Street, took 16 bottles of various spirits and
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Christmas fire dangers alert
NORTH Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service is urging people to stay safe throughout the festive season, when people are 50 per cent more likely to die in an accidental home fire than any other time of the year. Station manager Simon Meynell said: “Some
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Police encourage North Yorkshire communities to look out for one another
AS the cold snap continues, North Yorkshire communities are encouraged to save police time by looking out for one another. North Yorkshire Police have appealed to residents to join forces and remember their vulnerable neighbours while cold weather persists
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Middleton Hunt to gather despite the Arctic weather
Hunts in North Yorkshire will gather for Boxing Day meets despite being hampered by the big freeze. Arctic temperatures, snow, frost and ice have meant that hunting has been on hold in the county for four weeks, hitting the finances of the hunts.
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Retailers expect rush of last-minute Christmas shoppers
RETAILERS in the York and Selby area are expecting a busy Christmas Eve as shoppers complete some last minute Christmas shopping. The VAT increase in January is also expected to bring shoppers back to the streets, after the bad weather in the
