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Plumber accused of knife threat is cleared
A PLUMBER accused of pulling out a knife during an argument with a dog-owner on a York field has been cleared of the charges. Two off-duty police officers walking their own dog on Hob Moor claimed they saw Garry Arthur Wood, 53, take a blade
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York train derailment 'could have been fatal'
The derailment of a York-bound train was caused by falling ice from an air-vent and could have proved fatal, a fireman has said. 45 passengers and crew had to be evacuated after the 00.38 Transpennine Express service from Manchester Airport to York
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Simon Dyson’s eyes set on 2011 glory
THAT was the year that was confirmed to York-born Simon Dyson he belongs fore-square among the world’s golfing elite. Dyson rounded off the year ranked 64th in the world, a drop of 20 places on the previous 12 months. But it was his 2009 position which
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Flamingo Land zookeepers work hard to keep animals and birds cosy
The cold weather has posed new challenges for those caring for exotic animals in North Yorkshire, as HESTER MCTURK reports. IT’S been hard enough keeping livestock on farms and wild birds in gardens fed and healthy during the harsh winter weather
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Aladdin, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds, until January 15
MIKE Kenny has nothing against pantomimes, but the York playwright prefers the broader writing opportunities presented by fables and fairytales. “I like pantomime as a consumer, but I just don’t do it as a writer because I think of panto as ‘single note
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Player woes for York City's FA Cup foes Bolton
THE odds of York City pulling off a huge FA Cup shock have narrowed slightly given opponents Bolton Wanderers’ current shortage of numbers. The Trotters, whose Matt Taylor is on the ball, had only 19 fully-fit first-teamers available for
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Karate aces shine in England’s Euro Championships
ONE gold and two silver medals were bagged by York Karate instructor Liam O’Grady and club-mate Harry Cuddy in the ESKA European Karate Championships in Germany. O’Grady, who is also the owner of Elite Fight & Fitness gymnasium, captained the team,
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Fulford thrash Heworth 6-1 in York Conservative Clubs’ Snooker League
FULFORD ‘B’ took advantage of a free week for Bootham ‘A’ to take the lead position in the York Conservative Clubs’ Carlsberg UK Snooker League by thrashing Heworth ‘B’ 6-1. The winning team comprised Bob Smith, John Adcock, who held off a 22 break from
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Bumper eight-race card at Newbury
Jumping fans, on a starvation diet in recent weeks as the wintry weather wiped out one meeting after another, have a veritable feast to look forward to at Newbury this afternoon, courtesy of a bumper eight-race card, which includes two Grade 1 contests
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Match report: Leeds United 3, Portsmouth 3
ELLAND Road was a seething mass of frustration as Leeds United once again surrendered a two-goal lead to be denied maximum points. On Boxing Day they led 2-0 at Leicester but had to settle for a draw and yesterday against Portsmouth were 2-0 up inside
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Let’s talk about Turf Tavern’s prospects
• An open letter to the owner of The Turf Tavern: As you now know, The Joseph Rowntree Trust has declared that it is no longer interested in developing the Thanet Road site. We hope that, in part, their decision was influenced by the wonderful support
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No excuses for student riot
THE recent peaceful demonstration by students unhappy at the raising of tuition fees to up to £9,000 is very understandable. One can only feel concerned for them, especially as the Liberal Democrat Party pledged to not raise them in the General Election
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Housing tenants are at risk
A YouGov survey revealed recently that nationally there are 835,000 households in arrears with rent or mortgage. This compares with 405,000 in October, 2009. The unemployment rate for the three months to October was 7.9 per cent, up 0.1 per cent on
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Where will travel fines policy stop?
In view of the recent cancellations and disruption to services due to bad weather, the Government is proposing to introduce a fine against airport authorities if they fail to keep their airports open. I would much prefer my flight to be
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Regional review of 2010
As the year comes to an end the main topic of conversation is the terrible weather. It has caused real problems in our rural areas and for our farmers and, of course, those using our roads, railways and airports. The one bit of weather-related good
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Doctors fight to mend sportsman’s shattered leg after A19 crash
DOCTORS are battling to repair the leg of a rugby player who was seriously injured in a crash on the A19. Shaun Austerfield, 35, was walking home with a friend from a night out in York last week when he was struck by a grey Land Rover Discovery in a
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Vince Cable not so saintly?
Well, so much for St Vince, the so-called Sage of Twickenham. One week he appears to be unaware that, as secretary of state, he might be expected to vote for his own legislation tripling university student tuition fees, suggesting he might abstain
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Fighting killer meningitis bug
Meningitis UK would like to thank everyone who has supported us throughout 2010 – a year which has seen a number of exciting advances in the fight against meningitis. We have been amazed by people’s generosity and dedication, despite the stresses
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Family and friends remember popular teenager
THE heartbroken mother of a York teenager has told how she dreaded the festive season as it marked the first anniversary of the stroke which claimed his life. Kyle Mcfadyean, described as a “popular and fun-loving son” who was glowing with health, suffered
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David Blunkett backs ‘Get York Moving’ campaign
FORMER cabinet minister David Blunkett has welcomed The Press’s campaign to secure massive transport investment in York. He was speaking after York Labour group leader James Alexander wrote to all Yorkshire MPs and front-bench MPs asking them to
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Driver delays continue on B1224 near Harrogate
DISRUPTION is expected to continue on the B1224 in the Starbeck area near Harrogate. Temporary traffic lights are already in place in York Road in the town of Bilton, to allow footway resurfacing. Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their
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Wilkinson store withdraws revamp plans
A HARDWARE chain has withdrawn plans to revamp its store on the edge of York. Wilkinson had submitted a planning application to City of York Council to remodel the interior of its branch at Clifton Moor and put up new signs. The company also planned
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Attitudes in Yorkshire towards disability “shocking”
ATTITUDES towards disability in Yorkshire are “shocking”, according to a charity chief. The survey, carried out by development charity ADD International, also found that six out of ten people surveyed did not have a friend, family member
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Press competition joy for family
A GRANDMOTHER gave a fantastic Christmas present to her four grandchildren this year after winning tickets to Disneyland Paris in a Press competition. Glynis Harrison, of Brockfield Park Drive, Huntington, won the tickets in The Press’s 12 Days Of
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Woman dies in Pocklington house fire
A WOMAN who died in a house fire in East Yorkshire loved children and animals, friends said. The woman, who was believed to have been in her 40s, sustained fatal injuries in the fire in Edward Street, Pocklington, which was reported to Humberside
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Man due in court after sofa blaze at York property
A MAN was due to appear before York Magistrates today following a fire at a house in Clifton Moor, York. Police confirmed a 43-year-old man has been charged with arson after firefighters were called to a blaze in the lounge of a property in Lindley
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Residents in ice battle after water mains bursts
HUNDREDS of water mains burst across Yorkshire as the thaw set in after the Christmas freeze – prompting residents in one York street to launch a community effort to clear their road of ice. Yorkshire Water said about 300 staff were deployed yesterday
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£300m development plan could create 2,000 jobs in Selby
PLANS for a £300 million development in Selby which would create 2,000 new permanent jobs for the district have been announced. The Olympia Park development would also create up to 1,000 new homes on brownfield land currently owned by BOCM Pauls and
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Council apology after street surface failure
HIGHWAYS chiefs are to spend another £120,000 rebuilding a York road where an experimental resurfacing technique ended in failure. City of York Council resurfaced Tranby Avenue, Osbaldwick, in 2006, using a new “crack and seat” method, which involved
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Selby council expenses row
A ROW has flared in Selby over councillors’ expenses. Independent councillor John McCartney has demanded a debate among the full council about the travel expenses of several members. The Enhanced Chairs Group (ECG), is an advisory group for Selby
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Selby waste and recycling services normal during holidays
RESIDENTS across the Selby district are not experiencing any changes to their recycling or waste collections over the festive period. Selby District Council and Enterprise Managed Services said collection crews would be out in the district over the
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Busiest year for Yorkshire Swan Rescue Hospital
A WILDLIFE charity has nursed more than 3,500 swans and animals back to health this year, making it the busiest year on record. Dedicated volunteers at the Yorkshire Swan Rescue Hospital at Brandsby, near York, have so far received 3,529 call-outs to
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Tributes paid to Victor Slaughter
A WAR veteran who has died at the age of 90 has been described by his son as “the perfect father”. Victor Charles Slaughter, who was just a teenager when he escaped advancing German forces on the beaches of Dunkirk in 1940, died peacefully on December
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Top toilet award for Fisher Street conveniences in Knaresborough
STAFF at a North Yorkshire renewable energy business have been left flushed with pride after their makeover of a public toilet won a national award. The scheme by Clean Energy (Yorkshire) at the Fisher Street conveniences in Knaresborough has been
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Ripon Cathedral to hold first wedding fair
RIPON Cathedral is to host its first wedding show as part of a drive to encourage couples to tie the knot the traditional way. Almost 50 businesses, offering honeymoons, stationery and dresses, will set up stands in the cathedral, and organisers
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Mother suffers brain injuries following pub attack
A MOTHER-OF-THREE from North Yorkshire has told how she has had to learn how to live again after an attack left her with life-changing brain injuries. The injuries Lorraine Venning sustained while she attempted to prevent the landlord of her local
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City centre cycling lock-up set to open
A NEW £285,000 cycle hub station is set to open in York city centre in the new year, offering secure parking for 100 bikes. A former electricity sub-station in the shadow of Lendal Bridge is being converted to house the new facility, which will also
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Festive bag-packing event raises money for homeless charity
A North Yorkshire charity has had bags of support at Sainsbury’s Foss Bank store in York during a bag-packing fundraising event. Safe And Sound Homes (Sash) volunteers have been helping shoppers with their festive season supplies and were presented
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MP vows to battle for North Yorkshire health services
THE fight to secure the future of community hospitals has been put at the top of a North Yorkshire MP’s agenda for the year ahead. In her New Year message, Anne McIntosh, who represents Thirsk and Malton, said she would focus on trying to ensure health
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Plans for 2011 Great Yorkshire Show are revealed
CHRISTMAS festivities are barely over, but plans for the 153rd Great Yorkshire Show are well under way. The event will be held at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate, from Tuesday, July 12, to Thursday, July 14. The event is the premier agricultural
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Tickets continue to be snapped up for Lord Mayor's Valentine’s Ball
FUNDS for the Lord Mayor of York’s charities have sailed through the £20,000 mark as tickets continue to be snapped up for a Valentine’s Ball. Coun Sue Galloway’s fundraising committee has worked tirelessly since she took over mayoral duties last May
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Sea Cadets hard work praised
YORK Sea Cadets have hosted their annual passing out parade, with qualifications and awards presented by Lieutenant Commander John Ward RNR, the eastern area training officer for the Sea Cadet Corps. Two cadets who had completed their initial training
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Choir set to rock it up in York and North Yorkshire
ROCK Choir, the singing phenonemon which has been sweeping the country, is coming to York, Knaresborough and Harrogate. Organisers said the contemporary choir offers the general public a chance to sing rock, pop, gospel and Motown music, with no auditions
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Help for business professionals to keep online presence positive
THE FORMER chief executive of a multi-million pound IT company, ICM Computer Group, is expanding his York-based business. Steve Wainwright, who set up Profiled.com last year to help business people manage their online reputation, has developed a Reputation
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Premier Inn in Harrogate to be extended
HARROGATE’S Premier Inn is to be extended in a £750,000 investment that will create 15 jobs. The Premier Inn, located in Hornbeam Park Avenue, said the hotel would add 18 new bedrooms on January 31 to meet “ever-increasing demand”. The development
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Costcutter Group rewards workers for 150 years of service
COSTCUTTER Supermarkets Group has presented long service awards to ten employees who between them have amassed 150 years’ service. Nick Ivel, managing director of Costcutter, said: “We are extremely proud of our record as one of the best places to work
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Two killed in crash near Harrogate
TWO people were killed and another two seriously injured in a road crash in North Yorkshire. Emergency services were called to the B6165 at Burnt Yates, near Harrogate, at 1pm yesterday, after a collision between a green Audi A8 and a red Peugeot 306
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Youngsters’ artwork to brighten Hungate development
A GROUP of talented youngsters have been commissioned to produce artwork to brighten up the hoardings around Hungate’s urban neighbourhood development. The four to 11-year-olds from Funfishers Out Of School Club, based at Fishergate Primary
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History of University of York's library revealed
A potted history of the University of York’s library can now be seen through a series of visitor display boards that have been installed at the main entrance. The JB Morrell Library, which houses more than one million print books, 3,500 print journal
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Scientists warn over closure of forensic service
Britain’s justice system will take a “backward step” if the Government closes its Forensic Science Service (FSS) – which has a laboratory in Wetherby with 200 employees – experts warned. And the quality of British justice would suffer because the free
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Asbestos timebomb still ticking in York
CAMPAIGNERS claim York’s asbestos timebomb is still ticking away as the city approaches 2011. The York Asbestos Support Group said that although asbestos was no longer used in construction or manufacturing in the UK, York would continue to live with
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England wrap up Ashes series win
England completed the formalities of wrapping up a first successful Ashes tour of Australia in 24 years before lunch on the fourth day of the fourth Test in Melbourne, winning by an innings and 157 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the series.
