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Foss Bridge work starts
WORK has started on the construction of a new bridge over the River Foss in York. The cycle and footbridge will provide a crossing between Navigation Road and Palmer Street, which is part of the massive Hungate redevelopment site. Foundations are
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Of long drops, culture shocks and much more besides
My fingers have been a-twitch with blogger's itch for a while now. Honestly. I tap imaginary keyboards in my sleep. I scribble notes down on receipts to write up later. Then lose them. But Lady Luck been distinctly absent in my frustrated search
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This city needs to be more inclusive
I HAVE been dismayed at some of the comments on The Press website in relation to recent articles in this newspaper about the planning application for a replacement mosque in York. Some of the comments indicate that we have a long way to go
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Don’t park it here
SHALL we, the residents of Badger Hill, save Coun Dave Merrett waiting 18 months plus and no doubt thousands of pounds by informing him what will happen with his restrictions (The Press, July 27)? The cars will move on to the rest of the estate
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The deal on carbon
READING yet another attack on wind turbines (Letters, July 26), it is difficult to remember that they were once seen as so progressive and desirable that even supermarkets offered them for sale. They have become today’s popular hate object of
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Stay off Clifford’s Tower bank
I WAS disgusted on Sunday to see the number of people walking up the bank of Clifford’s Tower. This in spite of the many warnings to keep of the bank. There were adults and children alike. It looks such a mess now. How dare these people think they
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Cycling menaces
I WAS wondering if somebody could tell me when it became legal for cyclists to ride through red lights while pedestrians are crossing the road? Twice in one trip to York last week this happened and I just can’t believe that no action is ever
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Save Oliver House
I FEEL very upset that Oliver House, Bishophil,l may have to close (The Press, July 12). At a very bad time for us when mother at 90-plus could not cope, she went into there surrounded by so many lovely carers and Maggs the manager. It was one
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Why policy has failed
FURTHER to recent letters about City of York Council’s affordable housing policy, I would like to explain the history of its failure. The house-building industry tolerated the policy in the late 1990s when it was first introduced, because at the
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Questions of faith
COULD I through your pages ask Tommy Woodward a few questions (Letters, July 20). As an obvious non-believer, I wonder what you do on Christmas Day; do you not enjoy a family dinner? Do you not buy or gratefully receive presents? Do you not
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Er, not our voice
AN UNORDERED red-top tabloid newspaper came through my letterbox recently, not a gutter-press issue, but from City of York Council, although its contents were not dissimilar. The council’s previous propaganda paper, entitled York City, has been re-named
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Here’s my idea
THE letter from Pete Gledhill about the Turf Tavern (Letter, July 27) brought to mind the development of Holgate Villas and the charitable organisations that will in the future be looking for a new home. One must, however, thank the owner of Holgate
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Malton’s lottery
THAT’S a nice way to attract visitors to Malton, by closing the 80-year-old museum, on top of the farmer’s livestock market; what next? What upsets me is that the Lottery good causes fund will support pig farmers in Peru, etc, but won’t support
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Jazz gig really was a highlight
REFERENCE the concert by Blondie, so Simon Ritchie was “touched by her presence” – Debbie Harry being the lady in question (The Press, July 25). Good for him and for your readers who enjoyed his review of the concert. Why, I wonder, was no such review
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As star Ed agrees to stay, Knights heed call to arms
ONE of York City Knights’ brightest young things has agreed to stay at Huntington Stadium – just as first-teamers rally round captain Alex Benson’s clarion call to ensure they stay in the Championship. Ed Smith, the 18-year-old prodigy who
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York City iron out flaws on training ground
TACKLING the cracks has topped York City’s week without a friendly fixture. Manager Gary Mills revealed how this week’s training schedule was headed by an in-depth scrutiny of the Minstermen’s friendly outings so far. The prime objective was being alive
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York comedian James Christopher heads to Edinburgh Fringe
JOLLY York comedy turn James Christopher is off to the Edinburgh Fringe, where he will split his personality between two free shows. After unleashing his first character creation at last summer’s festival in the form of hapless Lib Dem MP Michael
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PureNet
York e-commerce business PureNet, which has just expanded into new premises to enable it to add to its 23 staff, is looking to defend its title as Science and Technology Business Of The Year at The Press Business Awards 2011. The business, which boasts
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Amy Ballester - The PA York
AMY Ballester, better known as The PA York, became self employed in September 2010, primarily to help a friend with her events business. She said: “After years of working through various agencies in York undertaking various contracts I already knew that
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Style Flooring
CUSTOMER service is a state of mind, not a department. That is the principle which has driven Martin Couchie and his Style Flooring of York to success since he opened it in East Parade, Heworth, nearly three years ago. That, coupled with Martin’s 28
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Law firm Langleys launch licensing arm
Law firm Langleys of York has launched a dedicated licensing group. The new group, comprising both licensing and regulatory lawyers, will provide clients in the licensing trade with advice, assistance and representation regarding all their liquor licensing
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Independent brickmaker stacks up more success
The York Handmade Brick Company, which claims to be the leading independent brickmaker in the north of England, has provided 40,000 specially made bricks and arches for a pair of award-winning houses in the heart of York. York Handmade, based at Forest
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Framers have the right business angle
A HUSBAND-and-wife team who set up a bespoke framing business is standing up to competition from China. Chris and Amanda Abel set up Frame-Abel five years ago on Marston Moor Business Park in Tockwith, after the picture manufacturer they both worked
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Yorkshire collapse ends chance of Clydesdale Bank 40 glory
Yorkshire’s hopes of winning a trophy this season are all but over after they lost by 76 runs in the Clydesdale Bank 40 at Sussex. They realistically needed to win the Hove clash to keep alive any hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages of the
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Yorkshire second XI ahead in Roses duel
Yorkshire 2nd XI went into the final day of their Roses duel against Lancashire at Stamford Bridge Cricket Club with a 28-run lead. The Tykes resume today on 140-3 in their second innings headed by Joe Root’s 64 and 54 from first innings centurion Anthony
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Stockton & Hopgrove stay top of York Vale Cricket League
A BLISTERING bowling spell by Josh Barrett kept Stockton & Hopgrove firmly at the top of the HPH York Vale Cricket League first division. Needing 192 to win, Barmby Moor probably thought they had done the hard work by seeing off pacemen Dan Fairclough
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Simon Dyson set for Irish Open
SIMON Dyson is assured of playing in front of big crowds when he returns to the European Golf Tour today. Among the players appearing alongside the York-born world number 66 in the Irish Open at Killarney Golf Club was last year’s US Open champion
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Podium joy for York Triathlon Club
York Triathlon Club revelled in members taking no fewer than nine podium slots across two races in the prestigious Castle Howard triathlon event. The first event – The Howard – covered a 1,500-metres lake swim, 46-kilometre bike ride and 10km trail
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Jonny Bairstow relishing Scarborough return
Yorkshire’s Jonny Bairstow is relishing the prospect of returning to Scarborough to continue his England Lions career next week. The wicketkeeper-batsman based in York has been named in a 12-man party for Tuesday’s four-day match against the touring
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McDermott proud but York Lokos are out of hunt
YORK Lokomotive ARLC will be playing only for pride when Rotherham Giants visit New Lane on Saturday (2pm) – but boss Paul McDermott says they should be a proud bunch. The Lokos’ 40-20 defeat at Scarborough Pirates on Saturday – when they could only
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Amateur glower eased as Hayley and Adam win
YORK RI Amateur Bowling Club’s David Attwood was beaten in the under-25 singles by this year’s surprise package Nathan Kotek (North Duffield) 21-15. And in a further blow, York RI Amateurs’ Ray Calpin, Geoff Symons and Mal Thompson felt the full force
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Middleton Cup dearth hits Yorkshire rinks
LAST-EIGHT anguish was suffered by Yorkshire County Bowling Association as their Middleton Cup side exited at the quarter-final stage when beaten 113-103 by Leicestershire CBA 113. Yorkshire started the match brightly and in good spirits but quickly
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John Smith’s Bowls Triples Knockout final
SOUTH Bank and Clarence ‘A’ will meet in the final of the York CIU Heineken John Smith’s Bowls Triples Knockout. South Bank booked their place with a 19-15 victory over a strong Burton Stone Lane ‘A’ side, while Gary Bunce’s Clarence were 14-11 winners
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Reigning champs on title track in Open Bowls Tournament
THE big guns are still firing after the opening two rounds of the men’s pairs title chase in the 40th York Open Bowls Tournament. Title-holders Scott Burrell and Josh Cahill successfully negotiated the opening two rounds posting emphatic 28-12 and
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John Smith’s Cup winner Green Destiny tipped for Glorious Goodwood win
Green Destiny, who hit the jackpot at York earlier this month, can hit another at Glorious Goodwood tomorrow. The four-year-old, trained at Newmarket by William Haggas, came from last to first to win the John Smith’s Cup on Knavesmire on his latest
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Miracle escape for crash biker
MOTORCYCLIST Gavin Rice was given only a six per cent chance of survival after suffering a horrifying catalogue of injuries in a head-on crash. His lower leg was crushed and broken in 23 places and his thigh bone was snapped in half, and he
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York and Selby among the most popular places to live in the country
YORK and Selby are two of the nation’s most popular places to live in the country, a new study has shown. In a survey carried out by property company Savills, York was ranked in eighth place with Selby at twentieth in the top 20 property locations
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Lettings: apartments in York city centre
Phew! Last week’s column – finding property to rent which would actually allow families with pets across the doorstep – was a bit of a struggle. This week we simply couldn’t face making all that effort all over again – so, yes, we’ve gone for the easy
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‘I should have been in doomed aircraft’
PENSIONER Ken Butterfield has laid a wreath on the 65th anniversary of a plane crash in which a fellow air cadet died and which he only survived through a quirk of fate. Ken, 80, who lives off Walmgate, said that having joined 110 (City of York) Squadron
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Ideal countryside properties for horse-lovers
The affable Alex McClean from Hudson Moody is on the phone. “It’s not often,” he says, “that you get a nice property with equestrian features. I’ve got two at the moment. And they’re both very nice properties.” Very nice indeed, I agree, after taking
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Funeral of York barman
THE family of Richard Horrocks a barman who died despite attempts to save him from the River Ouse, have asked friends attending his funeral to bring mementos and photographs. Richard, 21, died on Sunday after having a few drinks with friends following
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Witness appeal as man is attacked in Monkgate
POLICE have appealed for information after an assault on a man in York city centre. The attack happened outside the Viceroy Indian restaurant in Monkgate at just after midnight, in the early hours of Saturday, July 16. Earlier that evening, the
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Missing Copmanthorpe man safe and well
A 64-YEAR-OLD Copmanthorpe man has been found safe and well, five days after going missing. David Hornabrook last contacted his family on Friday, July 22, and said he was going to stay with a friend in Monmouthshire. His family alerted police
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Fishergate road safety plan delayed
A SCHEME designed to improve pedestrian safety at one of York's busiest junctions will not be completed this year. Tight spending restrictions and the need to carry out extra analysis of the traffic situation on the Fishergate gyratory system have
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Property of the week: Millfield Lodge, Hull Road, York
On the wall of the living room there is a colourful picture of the Tyne Bridge, viewed from cobbled streets below. It is an evocative painting – and a reminder that when you come from Newcastle you never forget your roots. Alan and Patricia Robson
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£35k ring bought by Yorkshire Museum
A UNIQUE ring which could date back to Viking or Anglian times has been bought by the Yorkshire Museum. The gold ring is the second earliest example of the use of sapphire ever found in the country – the first is a fifth century Roman example. But the
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Boost for North Yorkshire respite care centres
MILLIONS of pounds are to be spent on bringing adult day care in North Yorkshire up to date. The £3.8 million package of improvements to Selby Day Activity Centre will include the creation of a new four-bed respite unit after the facility was marked
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More areas in York to get 20mph zones
THE next steps have been taken towards a city-wide 20mph speed limit in York after proposals to create two new pilot areas were approved. Coun Dave Merrett, City of York Council’s cabinet member for city strategy, has agreed plans to extend
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Union Terrace car park sale would hit patients, say GPs
A DOCTORS’ practice is the latest organisation to speak out against plans to sell off York’s Union Terrace car and coach park. GPs at Gillygate Surgery have written to York St John University to register their objections to plans by City of
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Criminally good fun to be had
YOUR only crime would be to miss it, or so ran the slogan for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival. Well, you have now, but this week’s column is given over to an account of this popular event and some of the issues it raised. Crime may
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Invitation to Musical Play in a Week at the NCEM
Are you looking for a musical adventure this summer? If so, you are invited to sign up quickly for the National Centre for Early Music’s musical/theatre course, suitable for nine to 14 year olds. Only a few places left to take part in The Kenilworth
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Sickness levels at Selby District Council
STAFF at Selby District Council took an average of 6.75 sick days per employee last year. The figure, released in the council’s annual report, was lower than the average for public sector workers across the country, and lower than the average for
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Open day offers a glimpse of stately home
WE often moan about the weather in this country, but on a glorious summer day nowhere beats England. Lush, verdant trees, the air filled with a heady scent of flowers in full bloom and bees busying themselves – as bees do. Not to mention
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Outdoor weekend at York Designer Outlet
SHOPPERS will be encouraged to experience the Great Outdoors at an event held at McArthurGlen York Designer Outlet this weekend. The centre is celebrating summer with a series of free interactive weekends, starting with its Great Outdoor Event, which
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Heritage farm opens to the public
A FARM that has turned its back on intensive farming methods will open to the public as an working heritage attraction this weekend. Farmer Steve Newlove, 31, of Thorpe Hill Farm, in Thorpe Underwood, auctioned off all his modern equipment last month
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Chamber of Commerce backs plan to provide 100 opportunities
LEEDS, York and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has puts its support behind York Apprenticeship Challenge. The chamber, which is working to help foster links between schools and employers in Leeds, also takes on its own apprentices. Susie Cawood
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Rowntrees’ home is sold for £1.25m-plus
ONE of the grandest and most historic buildings in York has been sold for what is understood to be just above its £1.25 million price tag. Penn House, which sits on the corner of Bootham and St Mary’s, was built in 1851 by Joseph Rowntree. It is believed
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Woman attacked as teens start fighting
A WOMAN was punched and kicked by a group of teenagers in East Yorkshire. The incident happened as the 19-year-old victim was walking with friends between the Pike and Heron and Alexandra pubs in the Newbegin area of Hornsea at about 12.30am on Saturday
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Public urged to join quest for heroes
PEOPLE across East Yorkshire are being urged by Humberside Fire and Rescue Service to nominate their “local hero”. A service spokesman said members of the public were being asked to think of someone they knew of – maybe a family member, friend or colleague
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Views sought on future of warden service
RESIDENTS living in sheltered housing in York are to be asked for their views on the future of their warden service. City of York Council will be speaking to people living in its 27 schemes, as well as landlords and service providers, at a series of
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Final countdown for 6,000 preparing for York 10K
THE countdown to the third Jane Tomlinson 10K run in York has begun. In only four days time, more than 6,000 people will line up at York Racecourse to take part in the race set up in memory of the inspirational fundraiser, who dedicated the final
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Teen’s epic challenge for deaf help charity
A DEAF teenager from York is preparing to cycle more than 1,000 miles across the country to raise money for a local charity. Chris MacDonald, 18, has been profoundly deaf since he was three, and along with his hearing friend Lucas Wetherill will cycle
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Selby MP publicises his expenses claims
THE MP for Selby and Ainsty has made his expenses claims for the last financial year public. Conservative Nigel Adams, MP for Selby and Ainsty, registered a total of £88,531.39 of expenses between the General Election in May 2010 and March 2011.
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Inspirational children nominated for award
TWO more inspirational children have been put forward for the 2011 Community Pride Awards. Margaux Barker underwent open heart surgery at Leeds General Infirmary last year, to repair an atrial septal defect, or hole in her heart, discovered by doctors
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Climbers raise £5k for meningitis charity
A FUNDRAISING team who scaled the three highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales in memory of a baby girl who died of meningitis have raised £5,000 for research into the killer disease. Clara Fox was only ten-months-old when she contracted
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Charity 10k walk at Castle Howard
THE first Marie Curie 10k walk to take place in our region will see hundreds gather at Castle Howard on Sunday. The Walk Ten event is designed for participants to walk in memory of loved ones. Everyone sets off at 7pm and should complete the course
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A61 crash victim was Italian man
A MAN killed in a car crash in North Yorkshire has been named as Giandomenico D’Angelo. The Italian, aged 30, who lived in Leeds, died after his red Alfa Romeo Spider collided with a silver 3 Series BMW on the A61 between North Rigton and Harrogate
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Talks on Selby gipsy site location
CONTROVERSIAL plans to identify a site for a permanent gipsy and travellers’ site in Selby will be discussed at a meeting of Selby District Council’s executive today. Thousands of public responses were sent to the council when their Site
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Four acts crowned as Mini Idol winners
JUDGES at this year’s Mini Idol competition were so impressed by the talent they crowned four acts as winners who will now perform at York’s Grand Opera House. The hotly-contested event is a junior spin-off of York’s Community Idol contest, which is
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Help for first-timers in East Yorkshire
DEVELOPERS building new homes in East Yorkshire have signed up to a Government scheme designed to help first-time buyers get on the property ladder. The FirstBuy initiative sees the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and housebuilders borrow 20
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Motorcyclist killed in tractor crash near Selby
Updated: A MOTORCYCLIST has been killed after a crash with a tractor near Selby area. Emergency services were called to the A645 between Eggborough and Knottingley at about 12.50pm yesterday. A police spokeswoman confirmed the motorcyclist, a man in
