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July 3
100 years ago The marriage had taken place at St Clement’s Church, York, of Mr Cecil Aubrey Allan, third son of Mr Charles Allan, and Miss Louisa Elsie Burn, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs RW Burn, of York. The Rev F Richardson officiated
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Thieves steal cash from pub machines
THIEVES smashed three games machines at a York pub and stole the cash in an early-morning break-in today. They struck at the JD Wetherspoon's Punch Bowl in Blossom Street, beside Micklegate Bar, at 3.45am. Police were called after an alarm sounded,
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So Furs, so good
Psychedelic Furs, DV8Fest, The Duchess, York, Saturday, June 30. THE Psychedelic Furs weren’t a goth band, were they? Yet the goth army was out in force, all corsets and lacquer and jet-black eyeliner for Richard Butler’s revived band in last Saturday
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North Yorkshire businesses dominate tourism shortlist
YORK and North Yorkshire businesses are vying for awards at Welcome to Yorkshire’s White Rose Awards 2012. Eighteen of the 89 finalists across 15 categories including hotels, pubs, restaurants, individuals and events, were from York, with 52
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OAPs attacked near York Minster
AN ELDERLY couple celebrating a 74th birthday were punched outside York Minster. Several witnesses reported seeing a man punch the couple on Duncombe Place at about 7.15pm on Saturday. A 21-year-old from Keighley was arrested and bailed but the couple
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North Yorkshire Police on course to hit targets, says report
POLICE cuts in North Yorkshire will outstrip the national average – but officers numbers will suffer less than elsewhere, according to a new report. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) has revealed how North Yorkshire Police is facing up
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Lord Mayor's limo attacked in York
A MAN has been charged with vandalising the Lord Mayor of York’s new £60,000 limousine. The Volvo Nilsson S80 D3 was outside the Mansion House in St Helen’s Square on Saturday night as its driver prepared to take Coun Keith Hyman, his wife and other
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Car crash blocks Selby road
TRAFFIC was brought to a standstill in Selby this afternoon, following a crash between two vehicles close to the Abbey. The incident occurred at about 3.15pm between a red Peugeot 406 and a blue Volvo 940, at the junction of Park Street and
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Royal visit confirmed for York800
THE Duke of York will visit the city next Monday as part of the York800 celebrations, it has been confirmed today. Prince Andrew will visit the set of the York Mystery Plays in the Museum Gardens and meet the main stars, Ferdinand Kingsley and Graeme
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Clifton hammer attacker spared jail
A FOOD factory worker deliberately armed himself with a claw hammer before attacking a man in Burtonstone Lane WMC in the run-up to Christmas, York Crown Court heard. Alan Mitcheson, prosecuting, said Simon Victor Craven had been at the club earlier
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£400k boost for disabled youngsters in York
YORK has secured more than £400,000 from the Government to provide better support for young people with learning difficulties and disabilities. City of York Council, Askham Bryan College and York College successfully bid for a share of £40 million from
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Businesses sought to take part in 50+ festival
BUSINESSES are being encouraged to target the over 50s by holding events to coincide with the York 50+ Festival. The eighth 50+ festival will take place from September 29 to October 7 and Sue Lister, co-ordinator, said: “The door is open for special
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Wedding inspires Chilli Jam Man
A FORMER mortgage broker turned artisan food producer has extended his range of popular Chilli Jams to appeal to a wider audience. Simon Barrett, also known as The Chilli Jam Man, from Thixendale outside of York, has launched a mellow version of his
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Merger creates £10 million-turnover insurance firm
TWO York insurance brokers have merged to create a £10 million turnover company. PB Curran & Co (York) Limited and Associated Insurance Services (York) Limited have joined forces in a deal advised by York law firm Denison Till. Associated Insurance
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Danny Blanchett completes York City move.
YORK CITY have completed the signing of 25-year-old defender Danny Blanchett. Blanchett played 14 times for Burton Albion last season in League Two having joined the Brewers from Crewe Alexandra where he played 44 games the previous season.
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Jon Challinor signs York City deal
DEFENDER Jon Challinor has signed a deal to keep him at York City. The 31-year-old, who made 45 starts for the Minstermen last season having joined from Kettering Town, was a key player at right-back as York gained promotion to League Two. He will now
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Chris Doig signs new contract with York City
CENTRE-BACK Chris Doig today signed a new contract with York City. The former Nottingham Forest defender impressed at the heart of the Minstermen's back-line in their Blue Square Bet Premier promotion-winning season. Doig played ten games for City
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Script Factor Final
SCRIPT Yorkshire’s York branch will hold its Script Factor Final tonight in the York Theatre Royal Studio. Branch members have been battling it out in heats in the City Screen Basement bar since last September, and now the five heat winners will be pitted
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York pub struck by lightning
THE landlord of a York pub had to call time early, after the building was struck by lightning. The Spread Eagle, in Walmgate, was struck by lightning at about 3.30pm on Saturday while several customers were relaxing with their drinks, leaving
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Spain outshine Italy for Euro 2012 glory
Spain recorded the biggest European Championship final win of all time to as they claimed a 4-0 Euro 2012 victory over Italy and became the first team to win three successive tournaments. Leading through first-half goals from David Silva and Jordi
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Del Bosque basks in Spain's Euro 2012 achievement
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque labelled his side's record-breaking performance in Kiev as "extraordinary". La Roja became the first international side to win three successive major tournaments thanks to their 4-0 win over Italy, the biggest final win
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Prandelli: Mario to learn from Euro 2012 woe
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has told striker Mario Balotelli he will emerge stronger from the shattering experience of Sunday night's Euro 2012 final hammering by Spain in Kiev. The Azzurri conceded twice in each half as they were overpowered by the
