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Lancashire take charge of Roses battle with Yorkshire
Yorkshire lost three wickets for 11 runs to hand Lancashire the initiative after two sessions of the Roses clash at Liverpool. The White Rose county went into tea at 117-5 from 60 overs, but they were going reasonably well at 95-2 in difficult batting
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Scott Kerr revels in York City move as Lincoln fall
MIDFIELD general Scott Kerr believes his decision to sign for York City last season has been vindicated by former club Lincoln’s relegation to the Blue Square Bet Premier. The Imps will face City in the highest echelon of non-League football during the
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Drug statistics hailed by police officers
DRUG crime rose by nearly a fifth in York last year and hit its highest level in years despite an overall drop in crime across the city. New figures show there were 674 drug offences involving possession and dealing in 2010 compared with 580
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Aussie lift for brace of Knights prospects
YORK City Knights will be without first-team regular Matt Garside and reigning reserves player of the year Jordan Rice for three weeks this summer as both head down under on the Great Britain & Ireland Students’ upcoming tour. The Knights duo, along
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New operator for Woodlands Respite Care Centre
A RESPITE care base for multiple sclerosis sufferers in York has been saved from closure after its owners revealed they have switched its services to a new operator. Residents at Woodlands Respite Care Centre have been anxiously waiting to discover
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New sports hall a possibility in housing deal
DEVELOPERS may fund a new sports hall for a North Yorkshire school if local people agree on the level of low-cost housing to be built. Redrow hope to build about 100 homes as well as commercial properties on land “allocated for development”
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Acomb Primary School pupils raise money towards new playground
Pupils at Acomb Primary School have taken part in an event to raise money for a new school playground. The latest fundraising venture, called “change around the playground”, encouraged pupils to bring in loose change and lay the coins on the ground
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Stuart Lee’s last-ditch rescue act keeps Dunnington in hunt
York Minster Engineering Football League Senior League Cup favourites Dunnington edged into the last four but they needed a late leveller to take the game into a penalty shoot-out where they beat York RI 3-1. Dunnington went in front through an own goal
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Yorkshire turn to fun Guy for rescue
SIMON GUY was supposed to be working this week – but now he is set to spend the next four days “having fun with my friends” after answering Yorkshire’s SOS call for a wicketkeeper ahead of their Roses match against Lancashire at Liverpool today. The
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Bowlers hold muster for table-toppers in Pilmoor Evening Cricket
After the second round of Pilmoor Evening Cricket League fixtures, the early pacesetters in the first division are Helperby, Sessay and current champions Thirsk. Thirsk had much the better of things when they entertained Clifton Alliance
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Walkington and Nafferton set pace in East Riding cricket league
Walkington and Nafferton are setting the pace at the top of the East Riding Independent Cricket League first division – both unbeaten after three games. Walkington have maximum points after a five-wicket win over Middleton. James Dowson took 5-
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Three wins in a row for St John’s in York Badminton League
St John’s made it three wins in a row with a 6-3 home success over RI Mon/Wednesday ‘B’ in ladies division one of the York Badminton League. Niki Hainsworth and Joy Wong led by example for the campus ranks and were untroubled in taking their three
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The Big Interview with Lee Stewart
York’s newest boxing professional Lee Stewart outlines his plans to TONY KELLY. HE’S the new kid on the boxing block – and he is determined to make a fighting fist of his new career. Lee Stewart is York’s latest professional boxer and the youngest
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Seasoned Sheriff Hutton trainer primed to prevail
Mick Easterby, who sent out a magnificent three winners at last week’s York May Festival, can continue his purple patch at Haydock tomorrow. The veteran Sheriff Hutton trainer, who has forgotten more about racing than most of the rest of us will ever
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Tributes to man, 22, found dead in York house
THE death of a 22-year-old York man is being investigated by police, amid suspicions it was drug related. The man, named locally as John Causer, of Middleton Road, Acomb, was taken to York Hospital from a property in Burdyke Avenue, Clifton, after
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Labour unveils new council ‘cabinet’
LABOUR has released details of the men and women who will control council services in York for the next four years following its landslide win in the local government elections. Council leader-in-waiting James Alexander has revealed his inner
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It’s neck-and-neck in Miss York contest
THE contestants in the Miss York competition have been busy in the build-up to the weekend’s nail-biting final. The 28 finalists have been asked to take part in a fashion initiative to make or buy a vintage-style or second- hand dress and then make
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Election sees city painted red now
SO 45 per cent of York’s proletariat have voted and the political colour in the council chambers takes on a new colour with Labour’s large overall majority. The disaffected yellow Lib Dems, who would never vote Tory blue under any circumstances
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‘Callous’ thieves hunted after elderly shoppers are targeted
POLICE are warning shoppers in Selby to be vigilant after two elderly women had their handbags stolen in a local supermarket. The victims, aged 82 and 89, were shopping in Morrisons, in Market Cross, at lunchtime on Saturday, when they were targeted
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Taxi driver’s level crossing bravery award
A TAXI driver has been given an award after she risked her life to save two people from a crash on a North Yorkshire level crossing. Lucy Gale, 32, was awarded the Royal Humane Society’s silver medal for bravery, after she helped the two drivers get
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Shame of York benefit fraudster
A 29-year-old man has been ordered to do 100 hours’ unpaid work after he pleaded guilty to benefit fraud at York Magistrates’ Court. According to City of York Council, Dawon Bellah, of Oldman Court, Foxwood, received £1,278 in housing benefit, £389
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Main roads to close for resurfacing work
A SECTION of two main roads into York will be closed nightly for resurfacing for almost three weeks. City of York Council will close the A19/A1237 Osbaldwick Link Road between 7pm and 6am from today, until midnight on Sunday, June 10. The areas
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History repeating itself
THEY do say history repeats itself and none more so having read the article in The Press, May 10 referring to 1940 ‘On This Day’. Neville Chamberlain having resigned as Prime Minister, leaving Winston Churchill to form a coalition government. Not
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Make everyone vote
I GREW tired of hearing about the Alternative Vote (AV) and first past the post (FPTP) in the run-up to the referendum. The simplest way forward would be to make elections compulsory. That way there would be as fair a picture of public opinion
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Pay MPs by hour
WHEN Parliament is sitting towards the end of the week, the swathes of empty green benches are a disgrace. Given that Parliament is only in session about seven months of the year, surely the least MPs could do is to be at work when they should be.
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Selby cinema support growing
A COMMUNITY group in Selby has urged the council to consider letting them run a cinema in the town. Last week, Selby District Council leader Mark Crane told The Press he wanted to see more entertainment opportunities in the town, including a cinema
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Top lawyer to debate justice and liberties
One of Britain’s most distinguished lawyers will host a debate on justice and civil liberties at a sold-out event at the University of York. Baroness Helena Kennedy QC has championed civil liberties and promoted human rights throughout her career
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Review: Jason Manford, Grand Opera House, York
REARRANGED from last October, and well worth the wait, Jason Manford presented two sold-out nights of thoroughly enjoyable top-drawer comedy in York last weekend, each show running to two and a half hours. Unlike plenty of other comedians, the 8
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Report bike accidents
I WAS sorry to hear about Gavin Wormald’s bicycle accident (The Press, May 16) and wish him luck in finding witnesses. It is important to report accidents like this to the police, as Mr Wormald has done. Cyclists in North Yorkshire who are injured
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Caravan thieves flee empty-handed
POLICE are searching for two men who attempted to steal a caravan from a property near Selby in broad daylight. The attempted theft occurred in Gravelhill Lane, Whitley, at about 10.15am on Monday. A spokeswoman for North Yorkshire Police said the two
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Europe poll now vital
AN EU referendum was promised by Mr Blair and others because of the profound changes and adverse effects upon the UK, which are becoming more obvious by the day. Threats of doom when we leave the EU have proved to be fiction. EU trade with the EU will
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‘Vanished’ way of life caught in book
A NEW book about the life of a Selby bargeman written by a local historian will be launched today. Laurie Dews, 85, worked on a barge on the River Ouse from the time he left Selby Abbey School in 1937, but started his life on the waterways during school
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Diabetes - the silent illness
I WAS very interested to read the contribution from Mrs Dunn (Letters, May 11). Diabetes is a terrible illness, unfortunately it is something you cannot see and therefore gets forgotten. It is more common than ever these days. My son has had to live
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Dealings with Della Canning
AN open letter to Della Canning and all those featured in the article of Saturday, May 14. I was surprised to see you emerge from retirement to comment on a fellow officer of the law. The subject was so trivial by comparison it begs a response.
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Each child precious
RECENTLY Nigel Adams, the MP for Selby, spoke at Escrick’s Mothers Union meeting in the village hall on the subject “Bye Buy Childhood”, a Mothers Union campaign. He spoke well and was met with a large number of comments and questions at the end of
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They’re not worthy of MBE
I WOULD welcome an explanation as to why someone who is a part-time football referee, who let’s face it is in charge of a bunch of overpaid talentless brats, can get an MBE. A friend of mine had over 30 years in the RAF to get his MBE. Other people
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Too much misfortune on TV news
DO any other readers wonder whether TV/radio reporters on programmes such as Look North and Calendar ever think what on earth are they doing reporting on people’s misfortunes, often trivial? Everyone has spells of bad luck. At 67 years, I have never
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‘£5k cost’ of Lord Mayor ceremony defended
THE next Lord Mayor of York has shrugged off criticism about the estimated £5,000 cost of the ceremony ushering him into office. City of York Council has predicted the ceremony will cost about £5,000 – approximately £1,000 more than last year’s ceremony
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Review: Dave Smyth, University of York Spring Festival of New Music, The Basement, City Screen, York
York drummer Dave Smyth and double-bass collaborator Paul Baxter joined saxophonist Iain Ballamy for a rare jazz event at the Basement. Students are often absent from York gigs, but the town/gown nature of this Spring Festival concert resulted
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Review: Blood Brothers, Grand Opera House, York
NIKI Evans follows in the footsteps of Clodagh Rodgers and Stephanie Lawrence in 1996, Bernie Nolan in 1999, West End understudy Sharon Byatt in 2005 and Marti Webb in 2008 in playing Mrs Johnstone in Blood Brothers in York. Your reviewer has seen
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York Walls group enjoys a magical history tour
THE Friends of York Walls had a guided tour of a part of the historic structure into which they hope to breathe new life. City of York Council archaeologist John Oxley showed the not-for-profit organisation around the currently unused Fishergate Postern
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Recovery in construction sector remains "distant" says steel company
SEVERFIELD-Rowen has said it is maintaining its strong position in the UK market, despite warning that recovery remains distant. The structural steel business, based in Thirsk, said demand in the UK remains at relatively low levels with little prospect
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Beer festival’s ticket price promise
TOCKWITH Beer Festival’s organisers have managed to beat inflation and kept their ticket prices at the same price of £5 for Saturday’s event. That is despite the fact the festival has expanded this year into the village’s sports field. The event
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Chloe’s shows are a £12k tribute to mum
AN actress and her friends had 12,000 reasons to celebrate at the end of two charity shows held to mark the tenth anniversary of her mother’s death. In less than three months, Chloe Shipley has achieved her aim of raising £10,000 for Cancer
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Fun events promote new look at learning
YORK residents are being invited to get involved in the annual Adult Learners’ Week. Adults of all ages and backgrounds are being encouraged to take part in learning activities which can be either just for fun or to help gain qualifications this week
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York Science and Innovation Grand Tour 2012
York’s streets will be a blaze of artistic colour next year. MATT CLARK meets the man behind the Innovation Grand Tour. CAST your mind back to 2008 when the city centre resembled an art gallery as York’s Grand Tour showed off 49 reproductions of
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D-Day veterans to pay respects
NORMANDY veterans from York are taking a break this year from their traditional D-Day visit to France – instead they will travel in August to the battlefields of Holland and Belgium. Cyril Haworth, chairman of the York branch of the Normandy Veterans
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Minster service marks 40th anniversary of Age Concern York
A YORK charity which has helped thousands of older people in the city has celebrated its 40th anniversary. Age Concern York marked the occasion with a service in York Minster, followed by an afternoon tea party in the Guildhall. Former Test cricket
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York postmaster nominated for Community Pride award
A YORK postmaster is the latest nominee in The Press’s 2011 Community Pride Awards, praised for his patience and unflappable attitude. Joy Crawshaw, a retired teacher, and her husband, Charles, have nominated their local postmaster, Kenneth Slee, from
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Firms urged to back York 10K race
BUSINESSES in York are being invited to compete against each other in one of the city’s biggest athletic events. About 6,000 runners are expected to pound the city’s streets on Sunday, July 31, in the third Jane Tomlinson York 10K, raising hundreds of
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Lord Mayor toasts distinguished guests
THE LORD Mayor of York, Sue Galloway, hosted a civic dinner to thank organisations that have helped during her year of office. About 44 people were invited to the dinner in the Dining Room of the Mansion House on Friday evening from organisations which
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Cyclist’s 950-mile nine-day challenge
A YORK woman is embarking on an ambitious challenge to cycle 950 miles in nine days to raise money for charity. On Sunday, Julie Rookes, 36, will set off from Lands End in Cornwall in a gruelling challenge to cycle to John O’Groats in Scotland. She
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Smoke alarm flooded by faulty boiler
A FAULTY boiler flooded part of a house in Avenue Close, Starbeck, Harrogate, in the early hours and damaged a smoke alarm. Water flowed from the leak in the boiler upstairs into rooms downstairs, causing the damage. North Yorkshire firefighters
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Party to mark 40 Wonderful years
A YORK pre-school and after-school club is celebrating its 40th birthday with a garden party this weekend. The Wonder Years started life in 1971 as Wigginton Playgroup, based in the village’s Recreation Hall. It has changed its name several times over
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Refurbished tennis courts simply smashing
ONE of North Yorkshire’s top health and fitness clubs has completed a £70,000 upgrade to its indoor tennis courts. The work to replace the playing surfaces of four indoor tennis courts at The Academy in Harrogate – one of the largest private tennis
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Cancer care day
CANCER patients in East Yorkshire are invited to a day of talks and workshops on treatments and care. The East Riding Medical Centre at Hull Royal Infirmary is hosting the event on June 18, which will see workshops on treatment such as chemotherapy
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Campaigner pleased with ‘new’ Barbican
THE councillor who spent hundreds of hours helping to get York Barbican reopened has spoken of his delight that the city once again has a venue to be proud of. As City of York Council’s executive member for leisure, Liberal Democrat Coun Nigel Ayre was
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Volunteers needed to run police office
More volunteers are being sought to staff the police office at Sherburn-in-Elmet so it can open longer. Application forms are available from the office during opening hours, which are Monday, 10am to noon, Tuesday, 2pm to 4pm, Wednesday, 6pm to
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Best Western has best bookings
BEST Western, the York-based hotel marketing and sales consortium, has won an international award for its home-grown British room bookings. It won the “largest domestic room night growth” title, beating off stiff competition from every other Best Western
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Safety measures to be added to cycle path
BARRIERS will be constructed over a city cycle path following warnings that an accident on the route was “inevitable”. John Gallagher, 32, of Lilbourne Drive, Clifton, said building work on the street to construct new council homes was obstructing drivers
