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June 15
100 years ago A meeting had been held at the Exhibition Buildings, York, for the purpose of the formation of a proposed York City Association Football and Athletic Club, and to give those who had not already taken out shares in the company an opportunity
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Friday 15 June: Tea-break teaser
Welcome back to our picture quiz. Each day, we show you a picture of somewhere in York - all you have to do is answer the question. Good luck! Above which restaurant would you find this clock? Come back tomorrow for the answer
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Sport show not yet fit for British purpose
The Reduced Shakespeare Company in The Complete World Of Sports (Abridged), York Theatre Royal. LET’S start at the end, the moment when the Reduced Shakespeare Company’s A-team of Austin Tichenor, Reed Martin and Matt Rippy rip off their football
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York school children get a glimpse of aviation history
NORTH Yorkshire primary school pupils whooped with delight as a Second World War Dakota performed a flypast at an action-packed day of workshops held at a York museum today. Yorkshire Air Museum, in Elvington, combined with North Yorkshire
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Ryedale food firm could bring hundreds of new jobs
ABOUT 300 new jobs could be created in Ryedale through fresh plans for a food factory - almost three times more than originally expected. Yorkshire Baker got the green light from Ryedale District Council earlier this year to build the production
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Ryedale superstore plans get Government green light
THE Government will not stage a public inquiry over a controversial decision to approve plans for a supermarket on a Ryedale car park. Ryedale District Council gave the go-ahead for the Wentworth Street car park scheme in Malton earlier this
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Memorial service held for Special Constable murdered by IRA terrorist
DOZENS of police officers joined family and friends at a service today to remember Special Constable Glenn Goodman, 20 years after he was shot dead by an IRA terrorist on the A64 near Tadcaster. Amongst the congregation at St Mary’s Church,
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York City announce Benenden Healthcare as new main sponsors
YORK City's new main sponsors for their return to the Football League are Benenden Healthcare. The York-based national company provide healthcare for workers in the public sector and they replace Pryers Solicitors as the Minstermen's main shirt
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Boy's leg broken in Bridlington moped crash
A 13-year-old boy had his leg broken when he was hit by a moped in Bridlington. The boy was walking in South Cliffe Road at about 2.15pm on Saturday, June 9, when a black Piaggio 125cc moped crashed outside Sweet Delights. Humberside
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Four arrested in child exploitation crackdown
FOUR men have been arrested in North Yorkshire in a police crackdown on the exploitation of children. North Yorkshire Police arrested a 40-year-old man from Scarborough, a 57-year-old Harrogate man, a 54-year-old Whitby man and a 52-year-old
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Knights coach plans ahead
YORK City Knights’ playing budget for 2013 might be uncertain but they can start player recruitment for next season from a position of stability following assurances over player-boss Chris Thorman’s job. The club have set out a provisional
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York City Knights boss keen to keep top team
AN unchanged squad is all York City Knights boss Chris Thorman wants to see when his side return to Co-operative Championship action. The player-coach is hoping the injuries which have disrupted the Huntington Stadium squad’s season will abate for
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Olympic trial awaits York golf ace in US Open
SIMON DYSON will face the sternest of tests at San Francisco’s Olympic Club today – a course nicknamed a “graveyard of champions”. The 34-year-old York-born European Tour ace returns to action in the US Open after a three-week lay-off nursing a stressed
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Hockey: Goal ace Matt Dickenson lands Acomb award
MATT DICKENSON has been named Acomb Hockey Club’s first team player of the year. Dickenson received the accolade at the Yorkshire League club’s presentation ceremony at the York Novotel. Dickenson’s gong followed a superb individual campaign in which
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Yorkshire's Andrew Gale smashes unbeaten 146 as overseas ace makes bow
David Miller is hoping his spell as overseas player with Durham last season can help him in his bid to make a flying start to his career with Yorkshire against the North Easterners in tomorrow’s Twenty20 opener at Headingley. The South African made his
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Cricket: Stockton & Hopgrove step up York Vale title challenge
STOCKTON & Hopgrove stepped up their HPH York Vale Cricket League division one title challenge with a narrow win against Burn. Burn recovered from 21-3 after Matt Bradshaw’s deadly accurate 8-3-8-0 figures put them on the back foot. They were
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Bowls: RI Amateurs and Selby do battle
TITLE rivals Selby and RI Amateurs collide in the next round of fixtures in division one of the York Amateur Bowling Association League. Leaders Selby and closest challengers RI have dominated the season so far and their head-to-head could
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Lord of Knavesmire
Newmarket-based Yorkshire-man William Haggas likes nothing better than to saddle winners on Knavesmire and he has double prospects tomorrow with Valiant and Lordofthehouse. No stranger to success at York, Haggas, a past winner of the Gimcrack Stakes
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York Lokomotives ARLC’s frustrations grow over lack of action
YORK Lokomotives ARLC have “expressed concern” to Yorkshire Men’s League chiefs after they saw yet another game postponed, writes Peter Martini. The Lokos’ group three match against East Hull ‘A’ last Saturday fell by the wayside after the Humberside
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York Acorn ARLC looking forwards
YORK Acorn ARLC are seeking more venom in the pack to help the side hit back from a rare defeat. The Blue and Golds, second in National Conference League division one, lost ground on leaders Bradford Dudley Hill when pipped 14-10 at third-placed Milford
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Life honour marks Stuart Evans' dedication to York referees' society
LONGSTANDING official Stuart Evans has been granted life membership of the York and District Rugby League Referees’ Society as a reward for 36 years’ service. The 64-year-old, from Acomb, took up the whistle after playing for the old Three
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On a real downer
LAST month, eight friends of mine (all men aged from 67 to 80) spent a long social dinner discussing the question: “Are you optimistic or pessimistic about your and England’s future?” Each person had a say, then the chairman asked for a vote
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Review: Django Django, Fibbers, York, June 11
A hallmark of a good band is whether they can replicate the sounds created on a record live on stage, while keeping an audience entertained. It is safe to say that Django Django pass these tests with flying colours. The very British quartet (
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A unique and individual home in Wigginton
SOMETIMES you just know... It wasn’t the most glamorous of properties. A basic two-bedroomed bungalow, tidy enough but without much obvious attraction. Nothing to tug at the heart strings. But owner-to-be Joanne knew. This was the place
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£48,500 boost for Easingwold training scheme
AN INNOVATIVE scheme aimed at providing key training and employment skills for people in the Easingwold area with learning disabilities or autism has won a £48,500 boost. North Yorkshire County Council has agreed to provide the money over two years to
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50 people start businesses following launch of New Enterprise Allowance Scheme
MORE than 50 people have started their own business in the East Riding of Yorkshire Council area since the New Enterprise Allowance Scheme (NEA) was launched last August. NEA is part of the Government’s back to work programme aimed at people who have
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Love Architecture festival arrives in York
THE Royal Institute of British Architects’ new national festival of architecture, Love Architecture, will arrive in York this week. York’s Playful Spaces, a creative workshop by artist and educator Timothy Morrison, will take place at the Northern
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Green Screen Productions Ltd secure £150,000 loan to make film
NORTH Yorkshire film-makers producing a new movie have secured a £150,000 loan to help bring their project to the big screen. Green Screen Productions Ltd (GSPL), based in Bubwith, near Selby, has completed filming on The Knife That Killed Me after the
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Review: Absurd Person Singular, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
WRITTEN in 1972 and now revived in its original home in its 40th anniversary year, Absurd Person Singular was Alan Ayckbourn’s first three-act play. When it transferred to the United States, producers sent letters to the Scarborough playwright
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Are we safe to count on Dave?
THINGS we discovered this week: David Cameron can’t count, at least not when it comes to his offspring. Much amused commentary was stirred up by the revelation that the Prime Minister and his wife left their daughter, Nancy, at a pub at lunchtime.
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Teacher and pupil from York school to carry Olympic torch
A TEACHER and pupil at one York secondary school are among those who have been chosen from York to carry the Olympic torch on its journey through York, North and East Yorkshire next week. Richard Mann, 32, head of music and director of performing arts
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Olympic torch heralds open days at sports clubs
SPORT clubs in York are to host open days to help get more people fitter and healthier as part of the York Gold 2012 summer of sporting activities. Starting shortly after the Olympic Torch visits the city next week, the programme of open days has been
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It happens in war
I WAS at a loss to understand why Freddie Johnson had not been invited to the dedication of the Bomber Command Memorial. In the online comments to the original story, we once again had people condemning us for bombing which killed civilians
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All so ‘undermining’
THIS is an historic year for York with celebrations to mark our 800th year as a city and the chance to play our part in events such as the Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee. I hope the Labour council does not continue to undermine these celebrations
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Is it just sour gripes?
THE latest attack on Labour over cancelling one Cabinet meeting shows a Liberal Democrat group completely bereft of ideas. If this is the biggest gripe of the council’s third party, then I’m confident we are on the right track. Quite apart from
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Trouble with Greece
GREECE’S unresolved election in May has left the country in limbo with their euros draining away while the various parties prepare for the next election on Sunday. The result might be one party in a majority either in favour of more austerity or
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Forward Ashley Chambers signs new York City deal
FORWARD Ashley Chambers has signed a new contract with York City. The former Leicester City youngster put pen to paper on the deal at Bootham Crescent this morning. Chambers, 22, netted in the Minstermen's 2-1 play-off final victory
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Bright interludes
IT has been a miserable spring – and we’ve hardly had the best start to summer. After the wettest April on record, and a distinctly chilly May, June has brought us torrential rain and flash floods. You wouldn’t know it from looking at these
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Remains of missing York man found in tent
Updated: THE remains of a York man who went missing more than four years ago have been found in a tent in Scotland. Victor Bell, of Tennent Road, Acomb, had not been seen since March 14, 2008, when he told his family he was going camping.
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Man jailed over banking fraud
A FRAUDSTER who travelled from London with false ID documents to take money out of customers’ accounts in York, Selby and Beverley has been jailed. Judge Jacqueline Davies said Desmon Robert Conway targeted banks on three consecutive days, but on
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Gomez guides Germany to glory
Mario Gomez's first-half double sent Germany to the brink of the UEFA Euro 2012 knockout stages with a 2-1 win over Holland, whose own hopes of reaching the last eight now hang by a thread. Gomez, who had scored the winner in Germany's opening win
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Varela gives Portugal hope
Substitute Silvestre Varela kept alive Portugal's hopes of qualifying from Group B with a late strike that downed Denmark 3-2. The Porto forward smashed home the winner having come on just four minutes earlier after Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo
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Railfest attendance numbers blow
ORGANISERS of York’s huge railway festival have admitted they fell short of their attendance target, but insist it was a success. The National Railway Museum said on Monday that Railfest, held from June 2 to 10, had been an enormous success and more
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Tom Arnett ‘doing well’ after operation
A TEENAGER from York is said to be doing well after undergoing the five-and-a-half hour operation he hopes will allow him to walk for the first time in his life. Thomas Arnett, 14, from Strensall, has cerebral palsy and has been at the centre of a £25,000
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Petition to name York street after saint
CAMPAIGNERS for a street to be named after one of York’s saints will present a petition to the Lord Mayor on Tuesday. The bid headed by the Knights of St Columba, who are lay members of the Catholic Church, is the latest move to honour St Margaret Clitherow
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Council temporary director to get £3k a week
COUNCIL bosses in York have brought in a temporary successor for one of their most senior officers as the search for a permanent replacement continues. Neil Taylor has become City of York Council’s interim director of city and environment services
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Owner’s neglect led to llama deaths
AN ELECTRICIAN’S neglect of his herd of llamas following a Christmas split from his wife led to five of the animals dying, a court has been told. RSPCA and Defra officials found John Shaw’s llamas in an emaciated state in a field at Thistle Hill,
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Treatment date for Jamie Inglis leaves two months to raise funds
A little boy battling a rare form of cancer has now been given a date for pioneering treatment abroad – leaving his family with less than two months to raise £200,000 to fund it. Jamie Inglis, six, of Kelfield, near Selby, has suffered a neuroblastoma
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Waste dumping anger
AN EAST Yorkshire MP has demanded action over the dumping of waste at a port which has been blamed for flies infesting nearby homes. The Environment Agency said the bales of waste, owned by Leeds Paper Recycling, were left at Goole docks without
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Stricken Esk Valley line rail set to be reopened
A NORTH Yorkshire railway line will reopen this weekend after repair work led to trains being replaced by buses. Work on four bridges along the Esk Valley line has meant bus services being put in place between Whitby and Middlesbrough since the start
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Joseph Rowntree School pupils take part in Jo Rio Earth Summit
PUPILS from a York secondary school are planning their own mini Earth Summit to coincide with the Rio +20 event in Brazil. Youngsters from Joseph Rowntree School will take part in the Jo Rio Earth Summit, part of the Good Life Initiative on
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Free insulation for rented homes
MORE than 400 rented homes in Hambleton and Richmondshire districts have been fitted with free insulation. Landlords have been reminded there is still time for them to take advantage of a Government scheme, funded by a levy on energy companies, which
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MEP hits out at Brussels fish deal
A YORKSHIRE MEP has criticised a European deal on fishing as “meagre progress” which will take too long. Ministers in Brussels have agreed that overfishing should be tackled, but Edward McMillan-Scott, who represents the region in the European Parliament
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Well said, sir
WELL said Mr T Cox, in his letter about this council ignoring public opinion. I liked his idea of asking the council to save things we don’t like as they nearly do the opposite of what the voters actually want (Letters, May 22) Not only was
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Justice: not really
WE NOW have a two-tier system of justice. Thugs who ambushed and shot at the police (The Press, June 8) have rightly been sentenced for up to 30 years, even though no police were injured. Murder, rape, sexually abuse or grievously harm a member
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Not this tip too?
I UNDERSTAND that City of York Council is considering the closure of the Towthorpe waste disposal site in order to save money. I can hardly believe that this is being given serious consideration. This amenity is used by thousands of households
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A taxing problem
CITY of York Council recently told me that because my house in York is classed as my main residence, my girlfriend and I are not entitled to a single person’s council-tax reduction, even though I spend 90 per cent of my life living and working
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Help appreciated
READERS are kindly helping deaf children by donating items for me to auction. May I ask them again please to let me know if they have unwanted vinyl records, thimbles or paperweights? If you have please phone 01347810325 and a collection
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Volunteer helps rebuild South Sudan’s education system
A VOLUNTEER has returned to York after helping the world’s newest country rebuild its education system in the wake of 50 years of conflict. Now Bob Campbell, former head of the department of educational studies at the University of York, is
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All aboard for Street Angels
A DOUBLE-DECKER bus could be used in York to provide a safe haven for very drunk or vulnerable people on nights out in York. Street Angels, a group of volunteers from churches in the area, take to the streets of York every Friday and Saturday evening
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Not a good idea
I COULD not believe BBC Radio York recently giving repeated airtime to a female ex-con who now resides in our region and is campaigning for jobs for released prisoners. She is apparently appealing to employers to give released prisoners some
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Whalley roots
I AM trying to find some distant cousins. My late uncle, Ellis Whalley was originally from Stoke On Trent before the war. My mother’s brother was in the Army and I think stationed at Catterick. Elsie Garner/ Whalley was my mother’s name.
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Don’t forget role played by Albert
I HAVE just returned from a few days abroad and in the course of catching up on previous editions, I found it interesting to read the article “celebrating 25 years of pedestrianisation” (The Press, June 4). The one thing I found very disappointing
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York City land Doncaster Rovers in Capital One Cup
YORK City were today drawn away to Doncaster Rovers in round one of the Capital One Cup. The tie will be played at the Keepmoat Stadium in the week beginning Monday, August 13.
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Here’s why York has housing crisis
YOUR special report highlighted the acute housing crisis in York (The Press, June 13), but did not get to the root cause of why so few homes are being built to meet the ever-increasing need. In recent decades governments of all persuasions have failed
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New proposals for North Selby Mine site
VILLAGERS near York are steeling themselves for a fresh battle against plans for the redevelopment of a disused mine site. UK Coal and Peel Environmental are drawing up new proposals to transform the former North Selby Mine at Deighton into a green energy
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Councillors in York want salt bins clarity
COUNCILLORS in York say they want clarity over changes to how the city’s salt bins are funded over concerns some people could be forced to pay twice for the service. City of York Council’s Liberal Democrat group claimed parish councils will be asked
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Tackling York's housing crisis
COUNCIL chiefs have told how they are trying to tackle York’s growing housing crisis – starting with the city’s first new council homes in 20 years, which are due for completion this summer. A Joseph Rowntree Foundation report warned yesterday
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Fitness boost for older East Yorkshire residents
OLDER East Yorkshire residents can get a free chance to try out local sports activities under a council initiative to improve general fitness. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is offering anyone aged 50 or more living in its area a free pass from
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Horsepower used in restoration of 18th century mill
HORSEPOWER is being put to work as the restoration of a 18th Century North Yorkshire mill takes a step back in time. The final phase of a project to turn Howsham Mill, near Malton, into an education and community centre has seen a horse and cart chosen
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Selby hosts annual Family Fun Day
SELBY residents will be in party mood in just over a week’s time when the town council stages the annual Family Fun Day. All the music, games and entertainment at four venues are free from the fun run at 10.30am starting from Selby High School to
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24-hour natural history hunt at Museum Gardens
EXPERTS from across the country will descend on Museum Gardens this weekend for a 24-hour natural history hunt. They will be attempting to log as many species of animals and plants as possible, as well as lead a series of events including a dawn chorus
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Jewellery stolen in raid on Tadcaster house
THIEVES stole high-value jewellery including a gold Rolex watch from a property in Tadcaster. The offenders entered a house in Willow Rise at about 3.30pm on Friday, June 10, and took necklaces, rings, and four watches, including the Rolex, before
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Charity golf day for British Heart Foundation
An East Yorkshire golf club is hosting a charity golf day to allow golfers in the area to take a swing for the British Heart Foundation (BHF). The tournament, being organised by the BHF Pocklington & District Branch, will see teams of four compete
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York to Beverley rail link petition launched
CAMPAIGNERS for the restoration of a railway between York and Beverley have launched a petition calling on local authorities to commission a feasibility study. The petition urges City of York Council, Ryedale District Council and East Riding
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Public inquiry call on York community stadium
A CONSERVATION watchdog has written to the Government to ask for the controversial Monks Cross community stadium and superstores proposals to be called in for a public inquiry. York Civic Trust claims there are sufficient grounds for a call-in, “given
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Young gardeners compete for place in WorldSkills Competition
YOUNG gardeners are preparing to battle it out to compete for a place in the international WorldSkills Competition, writes Arjun Kharpal. The first heat, which takes place at the Great Yorkshire Show, begins the process of deciding the UK squad. Between
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Lord Mayor of York’s £60k charity quest
THE new Lord Mayor of York has spoken about his hopes to raise £60,000 for two York charities during his year in office. Coun Keith Hyman and the Lady Mayoress, Karen Hyman, have chosen to support Special Olympics City of York, a group of sports clubs
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Ampleforth Abbey visitor centre reaches 10k milestone
AMPLEFORTH Abbey visitor centre has welcomed its 10,000 visitor, eleven months after opening. The centre, under the stewardship of Father Kentigern, gives visitors a chance to understand the history of the abbey and the Community of Benedictine monks
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York couple celebrate diamond wedding
THEY met while he was on National Service with the RAF in Lincolnshire - and today this York couple are celebrating 60 years of marriage. Norman, 80, and Mavis Simpson, 79, from the Tadcaster Road area, said they will be celebrating with lunch to mark
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MP wants people to have more say on siting of turbines
A NORTH Yorkshire MP has criticised the number of proposed wind turbines in the region and backed a scheme to give the public more say on their locations. Nigel Adams, MP for Selby and Ainsty, praised the scheme recently introduced by Lincolnshire
