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Boy charged with trespassing on the railway
A 14-YEAR-OLD boy has been charged with trespassing on the railway, a day after The Press published a photo of a teenager lying across railway tracks. The picture had been posted on the Facebook page of the York Planking Association, which involves
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Simple Minds, Dalby Forest, June 24
TICKETS can be bought on the night for Simple Minds’ open-air concert at Dalby Forest tonight. So far, around 4,000 have been sold, leaving another 1,000 still available for the Scottish veterans’ debut appearance in the 3,440-acre woodland near Pickering
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Self build homes without the hassle
An exciting development of four new homes within sight of York Minster gives new home-buyers the rare opportunity to design the interior layout and fittings exactly how they want them. The three and four bedroom townhouses are already under construction
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York bus drivers raise money for Pocklington under-12s football team
YORK bus drivers have helped to raise hundreds of pounds for a children’s football team. First Buses donated money and donned their favourite football shirts to work to raise £700 for the Pocklington under-12s football team. Peter Taylor, operations
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Businesses will be ‘victims’ of public-sector strikes
BUSINESSES will be “hidden” victims of the public-sector strikes planned this month as schools close and staff who are parents ask to stay at home to care for their children, a York employment lawyer has warned. Bosses need to be aware of the legal rights
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New homes: Low Farm, Kirby Grindalythe
On the lookout for a get away from it all rural retreat? Then Hogg the Builder might just have what you are looking for… The company’s development at Low Farm, Kirby Grindalythe, features a select gathering of only ten homes in a lovely country courtyard
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Fred’s Home Bakery celebrates 30th anniversary
A FAMILY bakery business is celebrating its 30th anniversary this week – along with a string of other family milestones. Fred Thomas, owner of Fred’s Home Bakery in Albemarle Road, York, turned 60 earlier this year and his wife, Diane, will reach the
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School's Class Pets Project nominated for Community Pride Award
A SCHOOL project to teach responsibility to pupils has been put forward for a Community Pride Award. The Class Pets Project at New Earswick Primary School was created in 2009 by the school council to help children learn to care for living
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These property homes offer the perfect mix to live out the dream
Thornton View, Thornton le Dale. Show home open to view, Saturday 25th June 2.30pm - 5.00pm EVERYONE’S dream home would involve not only a fabulous location, but also the best mod cons in a well-laid out space – and that’s just what developer
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Brave Harriet Badger to run in Jane Tomlinson 10k
SHE battled breast cancer and underwent gruelling chemotherapy – now a York mum is set to help raise vital cash for fellow suffers of the disease by taking part in this year’s Jane Tomlinson 10k. Harriet Badger, of Fulford, was diagnosed with breast
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Olympic effort from young physics students
YORK and North Yorkshire schools won gold, silver and bronze at an educational Olympic event. A team of four from Fulford School came first out of 33 schools from across Yorkshire and as far afield as Bury, Newcastle and Nottingham in the Physics Olympics
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Pressure increases on school results
More than 100 schools in Yorkshire could be classed as failing under new Government targets which will demand half of secondary school pupils must attain five good GCSE passes by 2015. The benchmark for all schools is currently 35 per cent, but will
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Broadside fired at car park sale plan
I am getting confused as to what James Alexander really wants for the city of York. He is advocating attracting more and more tourists to York, and yet he is intent on tourist transport ie coaches (and of course cars) being unable to park in Union
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Elderly care shame
Barely a week passes without a report exposing devastating failures in the care of the elderly, who are left lying in their own waste or dying of thirst on hospital wards. Is this what we should expect or accept after a lifetime of hard work and
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Recycling rewards
Never a week goes by without someone saying: “Recycling plastic bottles in the home is labour-intensive, time-consuming and downright monotonous.” That’s perfectly right. No one enjoys having to rinse and clean containers before squashing them
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Not so convenient
On a recent visit into town I had need to use the toilets within the BHS store. I regularly have a wander round the shop, but rarely need to use the toilet facilities. I was a bit annoyed to find they are still in the same scruffy, dirty, extremely
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Eurofest 2011 encourages pupils to take up languages
A FESTIVAL to encourage school pupils to take up languages was being held in North Yorkshire today. Eurofest 2011 was taking place at the Riccall Regen Centre. The event has been organised by North Yorkshire Business Education Partnership (NYBEP)
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Green appeal to residents
YORK residents are being encouraged to recycle more as part of Recycle Week. City of York Council is offering support and advice to help people waste less and recycle more. Elizabeth Parker, waste strategy officer, said: “More than 45 per cent of household
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Let the experts decide
Yet again more emotional letters supporting the Leeds Heart Unit (June 21). But they seem to have forgotten about the reasons for the reduction in the number of units carrying out operations. Remember Bristol? Remember Oxford? The Department of
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‘It was only one mast’
THERE are many reasons why on-shore wind farms should be treated with suspicion, on economic as much as on environmental grounds, but the recent and apparently contentious application by Banks Renewables, which has caused such a stir, was not for the
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Signs of trouble
For as long as I can remember, there has been a zebra crossing on York Road, Acomb, near to the end of Severus Street. It was well-respected by motorists and had a good safety record. Now, after many months of disruption and enormous expense
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Gordon the Greek?
Again the poor Greeks have got themselves in a heap of trouble that probably means they will need to be bailed out once more by the Eurozone. I just wonder how long it will be before a Press reader writes a letter pointing the finger of blame at
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Great memories
WE have thoroughly enjoyed reading George Bye’s very interesting life story and seeing again the various 1940 scenes of York (Yesterday Once More, May 30, June 6 and 13). We were so pleased he mentioned, among other things, stooks in the fields, rabbits
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Contrasting views of equine images
I WOULD like to express my view on the article “Horse images picked for top show” (The Press, June 16). Having two horses myself I have followed the progress of Faith Cook after this horrific fall, thankfully I have heard that she will make a full
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Dave Newton, National Centre for Early Music, York, June 25
JAZZ pianist Dave Newton is relishing the freedom of playing in a trio with bassist Andrew Cleyndert and drummer Steve Brown, as heard on his new album Portrait Of A Woman on the BrightNewDay label. On Saturday they present their Portrait at the National
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Misty Miller, The Band Room, Low Mill, Farndale, June 24
MISTY Miller so mesmerised The Band Room promoter Nigel Burnham at her City Screen gig in York that he promptly booked the 17-year-old Wimbledon singer-songwriter for the Low Mill venue, where she plays tomorrow night. “She’s here sooner rather than
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That’ll Be The Day, Grand Opera House, York, June 26
THE rock’n’roll variety show That’ll Be The Day is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a 7.30pm performance at the Grand Opera House, York, on Sunday. The birthday is being marked with a new production, combining two hours of nostalgia, favourite
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Brought down by touch of a button
DID you know that Stephen Fry enjoys watching Colombo after a long nap? That Jonathan Ross eats oven chips? Or that Lady Gaga doesn’t like bleaching her eyebrows because it makes her face burn? You might assume that only sad super fans would know
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Review: Lee Evans, Roadrunner warm up show, Grand Opera House, York, Tuesday
With his upcoming arena tour, Roadrunner, Lee Evans is preparing to play to record-breaking numbers. A privileged few were able to see him test and tinker in a warm up show in York. So, what will Roadrunner offer? More of the same: frenzied energy
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University of York’s Scenic Stage Theatre opens to the public
SHADOWS leap across the boards, interrupted by splashes of pink and violet light that pick out the gothic backdrop of jagged rooftops and spires. There are plots aplenty being cooked up where the darkness gathers on this stage. A young wastrel
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Auditions at York Theatre Royal for Little Angels
York Theatre Royal’s Young Actors Company will hold auditions on June 29 and July 1 for Little Angels, a new play by York playwright and actress Hannah Davies. Directed by the theatre’s education and young actors associate, Julian Ollive, the premiere
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Full beam ahead for Simon Dyson in Munich
YORK-BORN Simon Dyson was one of the later starters in today’s high-class BMW International Open in Munich, writes Tony Kelly. The 33-year-old Dyson, who knows a solid performance over the four days of the tournament would effectively seal a place
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Jack Aldous joins squad for Knights' game against Dewsbury
DAVE WOODS says York City Knights’ recent run of good performances will count for nothing if his team’s standards slip at Dewsbury Rams this weekend. The head coach takes his improving squad to the Tetleys Stadium on Sunday for a key Co-operative
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Hemingbrough in semi-finals after win against Ovington
HPH Cup holders Hemingbrough eased into the semi-finals with a comfortable seven-wicket win against Ovington. Fifteen-year-old spinner Rob Peet claimed his first ‘five-for’ haul with 5-26 as Ovington were restricted to 139-9. Matt Clark finished the
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Poor Yorkshire batting falls prey to Derbyshire Falcons
Yorkshire suffered a damaging defeat to Derbyshire Falcons in the Friends Life t20. In a thrilling encounter at Headingley last night, the Tykes ended up being beaten by only 12 runs. A victory would have taken them third in the North Division table
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£2m confectionery-themed attraction to open in York
YORK’S history as The Chocolate City is to be celebrated with the creation of a new £2 million confectionery-themed visitor attraction. Plans have been revealed for The Sweet History Of York venture in the heart of York, telling the story of
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County bowlers are a class apart in Middleton Cup
YORKSHIRE’S bowlers are rolling back the years after another peerless display in the Middleton Cup. The county’s ‘A’ team trounced Lincolnshire 20-2 at Dunnington on Saturday, following on from their opening victory over Lancashire by the same scoreline
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Battling York Lokomotive ARLC edge ever closer to summit
KEEPING the pressure on is the aim of York Lokomotive ARLC this weekend at Barnsley Broncos. The Lokos were pegged back from 18-6 to 18-18 in their hard fought match against Moorend Thorne Marauders last weekend but still jumped into second place in
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Chris Spain reigns in All Blacks awards
CHRIS SPAIN was the big winner at New Earswick All Blacks ARLC’s annual awards presentation. Spain picked up the coaches player of the year gong and shared the players’ player of the season accolade with Max Bracken. Jack Law was the top try scorer
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Selby footballers urged to join the Flaxley factor
FOOTBALLERS in Selby have been urged to put their “negative thoughts” aside and turn out for their local club. Selby Town secretary Tommy Arkley wants the area’s elite to attend a training session at Flaxley Road at 11am on Saturday and prove there is
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Holgate savour victory double in York Amateur Bowling Association League
HOLGATE lifted themselves out of the relegation zone in division one of the York Amateur Bowling Association League with 6-2 wins over Holgate WMC and Bootham. Their winning surge has left Holgate WMC and Dunnington at the bottom, five points adrift
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Pre-season line-up for Dunnington Football Club
DUNNINGTON Football Club have lined up pre-season friendlies against Northern Counties East League premier division duo Tadcaster Albion and Pickering Town. The York Minster Engineering League side, who finished as runners-up in the premier division
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Gosforth Park Cup can remain in the hands of Tim Easterby
In-form North Yorkshire trainer Tim Easterby, successful in last year’s Gosforth Park Cup with Captain Dunne, can complete an encore at Newcastle tomorrow with Confessional, a horse who got a close-up look at Captain Dunne on his latest outing. At Epsom
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Council leader hits back over ‘personal attack’ on website and wages
YORK’S council leader has hit back after coming under fire for asking for an advance on his wages and a photo website labelled a “vanity project”. Coun James Alexander received £200 to tide him over following a request to City of York Council chief
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York daredevils bungee jump for paralysed Debbie Plowman
A GROUP of York daredevils bungee jumped off Middlesbrough’s iconic Transporter Bridge in a bid to raise thousands of pounds to help paralysed Haxby mother Debbie Plowman. The jump was organised by Rachel Zalewska-Wilson, 26, from Acomb, who danced
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York organisers defend internet planking craze as ‘harmless fun’
ORGANISERS have defended the Internet “planking” craze which has hit York, saying: “For most people, it’s just a bit of harmless fun.” The York Planking Association also said it had removed certain pictures from its Facebook site, depicting people
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Pocklington police in cold callers warning
POLICE in Pocklington are urging people to be aware of bogus and cold callers. Following a recent incident in the Pocklington area where cold callers unsuccessfully tried charging a couple £600 to cut back trees, the Pocklington and Wolds Weighton
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Man, 25, faces prison for sex attack on OAP
A YOUNG man is facing a lengthy prison sentence after he admitted carrying out a sex attack on a 75-year-old woman. Stephen William Hawes, 25, assaulted the pensioner in the doorway of her home in the Micklegate area of York on Sunday March 6. A passer-by
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Man charged over Riccall man’s death
A MAN has been charged in connection with the 2007 murder of Riccall man Tommy Thompson following an arrest on Monday in Ireland. According to reports in the Irish media, a German man, 27-year-old Joachim Pohl, was charged with three offences, including
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Water chiefs issue reservoirs warning
WATER bosses have warned people are putting their lives at risk by swimming in North Yorkshire’s reservoirs. Yorkshire Water has responsibility for 120 reservoirs in Yorkshire and the Humber and is reminding people of the dangers of taking a dip during
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Probe after man is killed in building
A JOINT investigation by North Yorkshire Police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been launched after a man was killed when a building under renovation collapsed. The 48-year-old man, who has not yet been named, was trapped in the property
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£70,000 scam of NHS practice manager
An NHS practice manager who siphoned off nearly £70,000 from his surgery to pay off his own debts has avoided jail. John Fletcher, 50, had total control of the finances at Pickering Medical Practice, but after he failed to get a large mortgage the dad-of-two
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Sex shame Selby youth ‘has ruined life’
A YOUTH has “completely spoilt” his life and could be locked up after he bragged about having sex in his school’s toilets with fellow pupils. The boy from a village in the Selby area was 15 when he had sexual activity with two girls, both aged 14 at
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Tyre recycling centre plan for former colliery near Selby
A FORMER colliery near Selby could be converted to a tyre recycling centre, leading to the creation of 45 jobs. An application has been submitted to Selby District Council by Newgen Recycling Ltd, to build the new facility on the site of the Gascoigne
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Plea for stolen sporting equipment to be returned
A COUPLE from York who are both amongst the UK’s best in the game of petanque have appealed to thieves to return equipment stolen from their car. Angie Gaughan, 53, and her husband, John, also 53, are both due to compete in major tournaments this
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Fire engine cut gets green light
CONTROVERSIAL plans to cut the number of fire engines in York city centre have been given the go-ahead despite further protests. Members of North Yorkshire Fire Authority agreed yesterday to relocate one of the centre’s two engines to Huntington
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TV chef in call to local food producers
CELEBRITY chef James Martin wants food producers in the region to attend an event where they can bid to supply Yorkshire-grown food to Scarborough Hospital. In a new series for BBC One Daytime, scheduled for the autumn, the Saturday Kitchen presenter
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Aircraft celebrated in East Yorkshire
THE East Yorkshire home of Britain’s transatlantic airship will host the 75th celebrations of one of the world’s most successful aircraft. Both the R100, which flew to Toronto, in Canada, and back again, and the Vickers Wellington, which was used by
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£20k boost for primary school
A PRIMARY school near Selby has been given £20,000 of equipment for a special educational needs department. Athelstan Primary, in Sherburn-in-Elmet, beat more than 150 schools in a national competition to design its ideal facilities, run by software
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Margaret and George Moses, of Fulford, celebrate diamond wedding
A couple from York are celebrating their diamond wedding today. Margaret and George Moses, of Fulford, married at Lincoln registry office after George was demobbed from the RAF. George, 81, said: “We’re both from York originally, and I met Margaret
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Double blow for Ryedale hospital patients
HOSPITAL patients in Ryedale have been dealt a double blow just two weeks after a key ward at Malton Hospital was re-opened. The hospital’s operating theatre is to be closed and the pain clinic at Scarborough Hospital, used by many Ryedale
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Melton’s restaurant celebrates 21st birthday
WELL-KNOWN York restaurateurs are celebrating 21 years in the business. When Michael and Lucy Hjort opened Melton’s restaurant in Scarcroft Road in 1990, most new restaurant businesses ended in failure, but the family team have worked to establish one
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Young musicians compete for place at Copmanthorpe Carnival
YOUNG musicians are fighting for a chance to play at this year’s Copmanthorpe Carnival. The bands of 11 to 18-year-olds are competing at a Circus Of Noise battle of the bands competition on Saturday to decide which local young talent will perform to
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Barmby Moor Feast to take place on July 14 to 17
A WEEKEND of fun is planned as part of a traditional village festival in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Plans for the annual Barmby Moor Feast have been announced. The festival can be traced back to the medieval times when a passerby documented that
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ATM cash is returned to bank in Scarborough
MONEY taken after it was left in a cash machine in a North Yorkshire town has been returned to its rightful owner following a police appeal. A customer withdrew £290 from the ATM outside the Co-op store in Newlands Park Drive, Scarborough, last Thursday
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Pig farmer tells his story in new booklet to promote pork
A NORTH Yorkshire farmer is featured in a new booklet promoting British pork. Richard Lister, a pig farmer from Boroughbridge, tells his story in the booklet, which also includes favourite pork recipes by celebrity chefs Raymond Blanc, Phil Vickery
