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War planes narrowly avoid crash catastrophe
A MID-AIR crash between three military aircraft in the skies above North Yorkshire was only narrowly avoided, a new report has revealed. Investigators recommended RAF Linton-On Ouse review its standard operating procedures after the incident, which took
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Six hurt in East Yorks crash
SIX people – including a child – were injured following a head-on collision in East Yorkshire which shut a stretch of road for nearly five hours. Police, firefighters and ambulance were called to the A1079 near Beverley shortly before 9am today. The
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City centre apartments at Stonegate Court, Blake Street
If it’s city centre living you’re looking for but don’t fancy the rambling spaces of a town house then the team at Your Move Anscombs might just have what you are looking for… They have a pair of interesting apartments in an exclusive development set
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Property of the week: The Old Station House, Moor Monkton
The Old Station House is one of those wonderful homes where there is a story in every room – and Dave and Sue Howlett are just the people to recount those stories. They’ve lived here for almost a quarter of a century and have gathered a host of historic
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Aviva chief executive Mark Hodges leaves to join Towergate
MARK Hodges, who steered the former Norwich Union Life at York through troubled waters before rising through the ranks of the now-rebranded parent company, Aviva, is leaving the insurance and pensions giant. He resigned today to join Towergate
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Review: Sherlock Holmes…The Death And Life, The Studio, York Theatre Royal
The hint is in the title – see how Death precedes Life? This fascinating production, written by Sherlock Holmes uber fan David Stuart Davies, editor of Sherlock magazine and author of two books on the brilliant detective, is steeped in knowledge
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Nominate school projects for a Community Pride Award
PARENTS and pupils in York have been urged to nominate the primary school projects which have made a difference in their lives. The Press’ Community Pride Awards initiative, now in its eighth year, is on the lookout for the city’s unsung heroes, who
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The Rocking Horse Shop wins award
AS you might expect, The Rocking Horse Shop romped to victory – and it was by more than a nose. The shop, in Fangfoss, won the Chairman’s Business Award for firms under 50 employees at a ceremony at The Spa, Bridlington. The awards were one of the last
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Send them on a different tour
SO the Tour de France could become the Tour de Yorkshire. And if this city’s cycling champion has his way, the race would begin outside of York Minster – or, to quote Coun Andy D’Agorne – the ‘iconic’ York Minster. This adjective seems to be over-used
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Small firms missing out by not “going green”
SMALL firms in Yorkshire that have yet to grasp the business opportunities created by “going green” are missing out on a potential £5.7 billion of economic growth in the next three years. That is the conclusion of new research from Lloyds TSB Commercial
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Eyesite Opticians teams up with Browns of York to sell sunglasses
AN award-winning Yorkshire optician has brought its designer sunglasses range to a concession at Browns of York. Hailed as the Best Fashion Practice in the UK 2011 at the National Optician Awards, East Yorkshire-based Eyesite Opticians has teamed up
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Review: Marlene, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
THIS revival of Marlene has taken on a patina of poignancy after the death of playwright Pam Gems on May 13. “We hope this performance will serve as a fitting tribute to the life and times of a very special lady,” says the hastily added note at
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Lessons for City at end of season
SO THE football season is now complete and I wondered if any members of the board of our beloved York City were watching and hopefully taking notes of a few things. Firstly, there was Barcelona v Manchester United: Barcelona believes in bringing players
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They’re not so super
FIRST we had small suppliers and farmers, especially dairy farmers, being squeezed out of business; then many pubs and clubs were lost because customers are able to spend less for their alcohol requirements elsewhere; and now small garages find they
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Chef Stephanie Moon visits Tadcaster Grammar School
Students were “over the Moon” when Yorkshire chef Stephanie Moon shared her passion for food and local produce with them. Stephanie Moon, chef consultant for All Things Food, familiar from her appearances on BBC2’s The Great British Menu, made a guest
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The affordable truth
IF, AS Martina Collins, sales director for Hungate claims, “York’s property market has remained resilient over the past couple of years, despite the economic downturn which has affected surrounding areas”, then why aren’t her company building phase
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Costly journeys
IT IS good news that the new Labour administration in York has committed to supporting the bid that has been submitted for three new Park&Ride sites in York. It is less encouraging to find (The Press, May 31) that it expects to ask council taxpayers
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No punishment
WHY wasn’t David Stephen Welford, of Thornthorpe, Malton, a gamekeeper, fined the maximum £2,000 or six months in prison or sacked from his job for killing a badger (The Press, April 30)? The magistrate fined him £350; what type of deterrent is
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Devastated Libya
THE alleged stalemate situation in Libya has now escalated into sending in helicopter gun-ships by France and Britain to ensure more accurate onslaughts against Gadaffi’s forces. It is known that some Libyan troops are given to wearing civilian
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All their fault
IN REPLY to Coun James Alexander (Letters, May 27), Mr Alexander and his Labour colleagues are part of the same band of brothers and sisters as those who, when in government for 13 years, pursued spendthrift policies that left us with the highest debt
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Make-up is a woman’s friend, Helen
REGARDING Helen Mead’s column (The Press, May 24), after reading why Helen didn’t wear make-up, and the comments she made about those well-known stunners being seen minus their slap, as she termed it, I couldn’t help thinking that perhaps she had
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Delivering promises
IT IS amazing how many letters are appearing in The Press recently from failed Lib Dem council candidates who criticise Labour after less than a week in office. The latest is from Nick Love, who was a candidate against me in Holgate ward (It’s hardly
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Politics on Grandstand
SINCE Grandstand finished on the BBC, the vacant sports slot has remained unoccupied. How lucky we are now that political leaders like nothing better than a bit of grandstanding. Point a camera at them and off they go. Viewing figures will
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Naked ambitions
READERS may be aware that every year during June, cities across the world have a cycle protest called the World Naked Bike Ride, and on Saturday, York has its sixth such event, starting at Millennium Bridge at 5pm. The aim of this demonstration
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Grateful thanks
NATIONAL Volunteers’ Week (June 1 to 7) reminds us once again of how much St Leonard’s Hospice, like so many charities, relies on the generosity of our committed teams of people who give their time to help us. St Leonard’s is dedicated to providing
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Such a shower
WHAT a shower weather forecasters have become, please pardon the pun. They irritate me, with their self-styled jargon, ie “clouds bubbling up”; anyone know what it means? Ken Holmes, Cliffe Common, Selby.
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Clean Energy (Yorkshire)
A BUSINESS recognised for its environmentally friendly public loo is now hoping to add to its list of awards. Clean Energy (Yorkshire), based in Harrogate, is going for Think Green Business Of The Year and Small Business Of The Year in The
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Historic submarine artefacts return to Selby
HISTORIC artefacts from a Second World War submarine have been returned to Selby. The 69-year-old badges from the submarine HMS Sturgeon were bought by Selby Town Council in an auction in Scunthorpe last year, after being put up for sale by Selby District
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Emma Cook's Indian cycling challenge for charity
A SUPERMARKET worker from Selby is preparing to travel to India for an epic cycling challenge. Emma Cook, 29, who works at Morrisons in the town, has signed up to take part in a 350km (217 mile) cycling challenge from Agra to Jaipur next year
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York man to cycle to Scarborough in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice
York resident and North Yorkshire County Council worker Stephen Ralph is riding from York to Scarborough to raise funds for St Catherine’s Hospice. The 28-year-old’s mum, Denise, spent a lot of time in the Scarborough-based hospice during a ten-year
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Thoughts Of Thirsk exhibition
MINIATURE versions of popular landmarks like Thirsk Racecourse, the Ritz Cinema and Sutton Bank have been created by school pupils. The 3D models, made by schoolchildren from several primary schools around Thirsk, will be displayed in the Thoughts
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Woman hit in face by fruit thrown from car
A WOMAN was pelted with a piece of fruit by a passenger in a car. Police in East Yorkshire are now appealing for information after the incident on Flamborough Road, near Swanland Avenue, Bridlington, at about 8pm on Wednesday, May 25. The woman was
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Matty Blair wowed by two year York City deal
FLYING winger Matty Blair reckons he has hit the “big time” with his move to York City. The 21-year-old, who has signed a two-year deal from Kidderminster Harriers, says he was inspired to play for the Minstermen when he was part of the Bedworth team
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Revenge spurs darts ace Martyn Turner
AINSTY ace Martyn Turner will be gunning for revenge when darts’ UK Open gets under way at Bolton’s Reebok Stadium tonight. If Turner can overcome first round opponent Tommy Little – an unknown Speedy Hire qualifier – he is on course to meet two-time
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Defiant Yorkshire hold out for a precious draw
YORKSHIRE captain Andrew Gale believes his side’s battling draw against Sussex in the LV=County Championship could be the result to turn the Tykes season around. A mature innings of 73 not-out from 21-year-old Gary Ballance helped the county avoid losing
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Westow wonders run rivals ragged
WESTOW openers Mark Earle and Andrew Welford put together another massive partnership as Heworth’s bowlers were put to the sword. The dynamic duo followed last week’s 177-stand against Woodhouse Grange in the Scothern Construction Cup with an even
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Mick Watson bolsters Pocklington RUFC backroom team
FORMER Harlequins lock Mick Watson is the new senior coach at Pocklington RUFC, writes Steve Carroll. The Percy Roaders, who will play in Yorkshire One next season after being promoted from Yorkshire Two as champions, are putting together a formidable
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Selby Warriors ARLC confident of trophy treble
SELBY Warriors ARLC will go into tomorrow night’s York & District Cup final in buoyant mood confident of turning over hosts New Earswick All Blacks and completing a trophy treble. The Warriors might have been pipped to the Pennine League division three
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York Lokomotive ARLC beat Cutsyke 30-24
BOSS Paul McDermott praised the spirit in his inexperienced York Lokomotive ARLC side after they bounced back from defeat to end Cutsyke’s unbeaten start to the RL Conference Yorkshire East division season, writes Peter Martini. The Lokos were short
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Pete Williams’ near miss at Tour of Ireland
YORK cyclist Pete Williams just missed out on a podium place at the Tour of Ireland. The Motorpoint rider finished fifth in the An Post Ras – one minute and 24 seconds behind winner Gediminos Bagdonas. Williams, who recently won the Tour of Ulster
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York RI team join Sunday Morning Football League
A NEWLY-FORMED York Railway Institute team are joining the Ian’s Cars of Barlby York Sunday Morning Football League. The New Lane-based side has been born out of the success of Post Office Social Club, who have swept all before them in the Football Mundial
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Bonding Warehouse scheme collapses
PLANS to revitalise one of York’s biggest empty buildings have collapsed, leaving its future in doubt once again. The Bonding Warehouse, beside the River Ouse, has been repossessed, and is now back on the open market. Property developer William
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Time for York’s Yorkshire Oaks ace to prevail at Epsom
Midday, who advertised her well-being at York last month, can confirm her class at Epsom tomorrow by adding yet another Group 1 race to her glowing portfolio by winning the Investec Coronation Cup. Taking on colts for the first time in more
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Michael Heseltine in £950m plea to York businesses
LORD Heseltine has urged more than 200 business people in York to apply over the next month for their share of £950 million. The Conservative Party veteran was speaking yesterday at a roadshow at the Ron Cooke Hub on the University of York
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Woman rescued from River Ouse
A WOMAN was rescued after she fell into the River Ouse in York city centre. North Yorkshire Police were contacted by a member of the public at about 10.45pm on Tuesday, after the woman, who has not been named, fell into the river. Firefighters
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Police blitz on drink-drivers
DRIVERS who get behind the wheel after drinking or taking drugs have been urged not to risk “life and limb” on the county’s roads. North Yorkshire Police have kicked off a campaign to stamp out the problem of people driving under the influence. It is
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Community projects in semi-finals of the National Lottery Awards
THREE lottery-funded projects with York connections are appealing for your vote to reach the finals of a national award ceremony. The Altogether Better Programme, Unfolding The Quilts at the Quilt Museum and Gallery in York and The Open Air Laboratories
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Arms probe company boss resigns
THE boss of a York company cited in an international arms smuggling investigation has resigned, it has emerged. Documents filed with Companies House show John Camsey Smith has stood down as managing director of Jago Ltd, which is based in St Saviourgate
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Southern Cross care homes fear
HUNDREDS of elderly people and dementia patients in York, North and East Yorkshire are facing an uncertain future as care home business Southern Cross reduced payments to its landlords. The debt-laden care home group told landlords on Tuesday that it
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Attempted knife robbery at Selby petrol station
Updated: STAFF at a petrol station in Selby thwarted an attempted armed robbery – for the second time in four months. The latest offence took place at Millgate Service Station, at about 9.40pm on Monday, when a man carrying a knife with a short blade
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Olympics challenge for York museums chief
YORK has a special stake in British success at the London Olympics after the woman in overall control of the city’s museums was appointed to the British Olympic Association (BOA) board. Commercial lawyer Denise Jagger has been a trustee for the York
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Jewellery student made crown for Miss York contest
A JEWELLERY student has told how she was chosen to make the crown awarded to the winner of this year’s Miss York contest. York School of Jewellery was given the commission to produce the crown, which was presented to Anastasia Smith, 20, of Norton
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York farmer returns to traditional methods
A YORK farmer is selling off his modern equipment and returning to traditional 19th century farming methods. Steve Newlove, who runs Thorpe Hill Farm at Thorpe Underwood, near Green Hammerton, is buying two shire horses to replace his tractors
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Move to turn off street lighting to save cash
STREET lights across North Yorkshire could be dimmed and even switched off in a bid to save cash. A task group set up by North Yorkshire County Council to look at how the authority’s annual £1.5 million lighting budget can be trimmed and CO2 emissions
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Teachers set up York Music Service
MUSIC teachers from York have pledged to help children learn to play instruments, despite council cuts. Derek Warley and Alison Goffin have set up York Music Service, a charitable organisation which will support music teachers working for the council
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Norton woman shortlisted for care award
AN inspirational woman who has dedicated her time to motivating the elderly community to get out and about could be recognised by a regional award. Donnette England, from Deansfield Court, Norton, has been shortlisted from hundreds of entries for
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Villagers urge brake on speeding drivers
VILLAGERS near York are campaigning for more anti-speeding measures near their homes. People living in Full Sutton have set up a petition asking for speed limits on the three routes leading into the village to be reduced from 60mph to 40mph and for
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Owners aim to reduce deaths in farming
LANDOWNERS across the region have pledged to improve farm safety records. The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has launched the Farm Safety Charter, which aims to reduce the number of deaths and injuries in agriculture in the UK. William
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Microlight pilot has dramatic landing in Pakistan
PARAPLEGIC microlight pilot Dave Sykes had a dramatic landing in Pakistan on the latest stage of his epic flight from York to Australia. Dave, a member of York Flying Club, reached Gwadar just before noon on Monday – but his arrival was anything but
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Kettle blamed for blaze in Easingwold workshop
FIREFIGHTERS worked through the night to bring a blaze under control at a North Yorkshire workshop which contained several gas canisters. North Yorkshire Fire Service were alerted to the blaze, at a property in Thornton Lane, Easingwold, by a number
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Dame Judi Dench in drugs appeal
YORK-BORN actress Dame Judi Dench and Sir Richard Branson have called for the Government to consider decriminalising drugs as its current policy was condemned as a failure. The Global Commission on Drug Policy, whose members include former United Nations
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Baby giraffe and his mum woo crowds at Flamingo Land zoo
THE newest rare arrival at a North Yorkshire theme park and zoo is head and shoulders above the rest. The not-so-tiny bundle of joy, who has not yet been given a name, was born at Flamingo Land over the weekend. Zoo staff stayed up until the early
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Win a trip to the Great British Beer Festival in London
READERS of The Press have the chance to win a fantastic five-night stay in London for this year's Great British Beer Festival. Sponsors have generously donated a range of prizes, to create an unforgettable trip to the capital. The Campaign
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York couples celebrate diamond weddings
TWO couples from York are celebrating today as they mark their diamond wedding anniversaries. Arthur and Helen Carey, of Station Road, Haxby, met at a chapel fellowship, and married at Haxby Methodist Church in 1951. The couple have
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Council’s fears over impact of Heslerton wind farm
CONCERNS about the visual impact of a proposed Ryedale wind farm have been raised by a neighbouring local authority. A report into the proposal at Heslerton, to the east of Malton, was carried out by Scarborough Borough Council in response to a consultation
