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Work starts on new homes on former Terry's site - almost a decade after factory's closure announced
WORK has finally started on building new homes on York’s former Terry’s site, almost a decade after it was announced that the iconic chocolate factory was to close. York-based David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East has begun the re-development of part
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Fresh appeal after moped crash
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a crash on the A19 last week. The Ford Fiesta and orange Aprilia moped were both involved in the collision at 5.40pm on Wednesday on the A19 Shipton Road at the junction with Howard Road
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Jack Raine Foundation - the club where the door is always open
A couple of months ago we profiled the work of IDAS, the charity which works with abuse victims locally and which is one of the Lord Mayor of York’s two chosen charities of the year. Here, STEPHEN LEWIS profiles the Lord Mayor’s second chosen charity
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Memories of a wartime hero
When Maureen Exall was growing up, she used to ask her dad Jim how he won his Military Cross. His answer was always the same. “It was for keeping that out,” he’d say, tapping his nose; and then, tapping his mouth, “and for keeping that shut.”
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On your marks for a marathon effort
So you want to run a marathon? Victoria Prest gets some sound advice on how to go the distance. AMONG the thousands now getting ready for the Yorkshire Marathon in October there are sure to be scores of runners taking on the 26-mile challenge for
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Looking good for less at York College’s beauty spa
MAXINE GORDON discovers the secrets of beauty on a budget with a spot of pampering at York College. IF you fancy a spot of pampering, but are a bit short on pennies, look no further than York College. The FE institution, off Tadcaster Road,
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Production company proud to sound off for charity
AN EAST YORKSHIRE production company will be setting the stage at fundraising events across the region after sounding out a contract with Cancer Research UK. SHMS, based at Barmby Moor, near Pocklington, has secured the contract to produce the
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Butcher’s bids bring him market’s prize-winners
A YORK butcher has been busy buying up prize-winning lambs at a North Yorkshire market. Anthony Swales, who runs Knavesmire Butchers, was at the ringside at Skipton Auction Mart’s opening primestock shows of 2014 when securing pens of prize-winning
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60 full-scale productions to mark Gilbert and Sullivan Festival anniversary
THE 21st anniversary of the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival will be celebrated with 60 full-scale G&S productions in 25 days in Harrogate this summer. The opera programme in the Royal Hall and Harrogate Theatre from August 2 to
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York City manager hails winning streak
NIGEL WORTHINGTON wants York City to keep their “winning mentality”. The Minstermen chief was “delighted” to pick up three points at Northampton Town as a 2-0 victory made it three successive wins for his team and lifted them to 14th in the Sky
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A pension is not a bonus, it’s an entitlement
PENSIONER bashing – it’s the new political and populist sport. Those beyond working age should undertake compulsory voluntary work (which hardly makes it voluntary does it?) to qualify for a state pension, says one pundit. A sort of National Service
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Foundation is a shining example
MANY young people get a bad press, often unfairly, because all most of them want is a chance. Too often though, the only chance on offer is through the education system. But what if you don’t get on with school? For some that means the start of
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Aliens would view humans as liabilities
I AM not surprised at the weather we are having. Scientists have been warning us for nearly 50 years and nobody would listen. But what does surprise me is the younger generation are not protesting; it is their matter as much as ours. I think
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Beth’s on song
BEING able to sing is a talent, but York singer-songwriter Beth McCarthy has a voice in a million – literally. Because on Saturday, Beth wowed judges on BBC 1’s The Voice and now has a dream-come-true opportunity to improve her abilities even further
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House of horrors
CAN you imagine working for a company that has 635 employees but has the following employee statistics: 29 have been accused of spouse abuse; seven have been arrested for fraud; nine have been accused of writing bad cheques; 17 have directly or
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MP works hard
SOME constituency representatives in Parliament are elected to offices which add considerably to their work loads, and the member for Thirsk and Malton is a prime example. Anne McIntosh took the chair of the EFRA Select Committee from Michael Jack
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One man’s meat...
JAMES RICHARDS misses the point (Letters, January 9). The Taliban government was corrupt – the US funded it. The government of Afghanistan is corrupt – the US appointed it. Those resisting the Afghan occupation contain elements of the Taliban,
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Stonebow is ugly
STONEBOW House is an eyesore; does anybody like it? Your report of January says it’s not listed. I was led to believe that it had Grade-II status because of the architect, Basil Spence, who also designed part of the University of Edinburgh.
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Tough on crime
WITH reference to the Judges Lodgings and its place in history (The Press, January 1), the very name during the late 18th century and 19th century struck a chord in many a criminal awaiting trial at the Quarter Sessions for sentences to be imposed.
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January 13
100 years ago Prince Arthur of Connaught had had an electric cardiogram taken of his heart. Accompanied by his bride (the Duchess of Fife) he had opened the new National Hospital for Diseases of the Heart, Westmorland Street, London, and the
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England’s greatest cricket team?
SO England lost the Ashes and the series 5-0 to a much better Australian team. England were outplayed in all divisions; batting, bowling, fielding and wicket keeper/batsmen. I feel senior members of the team let the youngsters down by not leading
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Avoiding York
SOME friends of ours visited over Christmas. Parking near the racecourse, they visited York first and then drove through the city as they always have done before. They saw the signs saying Lendal Bridge was closed, but, not being residents, they
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Battlefield tours
EACH year the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Battle Research Section organises pilgrimages to the battle areas of the First World War. The tours are in August and September, covering France and Belgium. This year we plan to visit the Somme
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Fresh ideas needed
IS COUN James Alexander intent on destroying all of York’s heritage and history? We may now lose the old Reynards garage in Piccadilly which was once the home Airspeed Limited. Historical? Yes, but also an eyesore at the moment. It could be
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Times change
THERE is much discussion about what poverty was and is now. This definition changes with time, as it should. Many individuals, politicians and right-wing red-tops demonise the poor for possession of a mobile or the internet. Yet it is cheaper to
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Turning the screw on motorists
Proposals to set up a 60mph speed limit on a 32-mile stretch of the M1 are another piece of motorway madness. Modern cars with significantly more environmentally friendly engines are designed for motorways and appropriate speeds. This will not
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Northampton 0, York City 2
TWO goals in two minutes meant York City recorded a trio of victories for the first time in nine months. Not since the fabulous late run in April that saved the Minstermen from League Two relegation have Nigel Worthington’s men managed to grab
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Derby humbling hard to take for Leeds United manager
LEEDS United’s 6-0 defeat by Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday was branded a “public humiliation” by manager Brian McDermott. The fourth straight defeat dented United’s Sky Bet Championship play-off hopes and came hot on the heels of a 2-0 FA
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Carl Stewart spot on as Tadcaster Albion trounce Rail
WHIPPING boys Lincoln Moorlands Railway were put to the sword as Tadcaster Albion revived their Northern Counties East League premier division title bid. The Brewers trounced struggling Railway 6-0 at Ings Lane to pick up their first league win
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Top duo triumph to keep division two championship race in balance
Tadcaster Magnets and Osbaldwick recorded 2-0 wins to maintain the status quo at the top of York Minster Engineering Football League division one. Magnets beat Hemingbrough courtesy of goals from Jordan Willoughby and Adam Field, while Osbaldwick
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Huntington Rovers and Riccall United closing gap on leaders Old Malton
HUNTINGTON Rovers and Riccall United closed the gap on leaders Old Malton St Mary’s with wins in the York Minster Engineering Football League premier division. The season is poised for an intriguing finale as Huntington are now only four points
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Sporting Knavesmire stay out in front in division three
DIVISION three leaders Sporting Knavesmire kept up the pace with a 4-1 win over Civil Service. The goals came from Ali Brown, Tom Williams, James Windle and an own goal, though Windle was dismissed late on. Dan Craig hit the Service consolation
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Nawton newcomer Sam James tipped to shine for trainer David O’Meara
Sam James, a talented new riding recruit to David O’Meara’s Nawton stable, can further underline the potential of his move to North Yorkshire at Wolverhampton this afternoon. The 3lb claimer, previously based in Ireland, where he rode more than
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Malton & Norton RUFC maintain winning form against West Hartlepool
RESURGENT Malton & Norton RUFC maintained their superb start to 2014 with a 25-21 victory at home to North One East promotion-chasers West Hartlepool. The Ryedale side followed up their win at Wheatley Hills the previous weekend in superb style
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In-form Selby RUFC closing in on York after Keighley triumph
SELBY RUFC climbed to fifth in Yorkshire One with a 55-15 win at home to Keighley. The Swans’ fifth win in six league games has hoisted them up the table and they are now ten points outside the promotion race. Keighley took the lead with a
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Legacy of Jamie Inglis lives on
In January last year, Jamie Inglis lost his brave fight against neuroblastoma. Here, his mother, Vicky, tells how she has taken on a vital role, helping families cope when they are in a similar situation. With the approach of Jamie’s first angel
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Wanted York man arrested
POLICE have confirmed Jordan Thomas Both, who was wanted in connection with a number of burglaries and thefts around the city, has been arrested. North Yorkshire Police urged the public to report any sightings of the 26-year-old in an appeal last
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Defeat for York RI at Wetherby RUFC
YORK RI were blown away 52-7 at Wetherby in Yorkshire Four. RI were unable to field their first-choice backs and Wetherby took advantage to race into a 14-0 lead. The visitors were given a glimmer of hope when Alexis Evrat made some storming
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Mermaid and Miller to host new art exhibition
A NEW exhibition will be held this spring at an arts and crafts shop in York. Three artists’ work will be on show at Mermaid and Miller, in Swinegate, during March, with imaginative landscapes by Roger Baker, animals and local scenes by June Whittaker
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Spurn Point to remain closed
A WILDLIFE organisation has warned one of Yorkshire’s coastal tourist sights may become harder to visit after damage caused by winter storms. Clean-up work began over the weekend at Spurn Point, but a final decision on whether the damaged road
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York businessman foiled £10k blackmail plot
TWO blackmailers have been jailed for their “well-planned” and “targeted” bid to force a York area businessman to hand over £10,000. Stephen Charles Blyth, 45, confronted the pair’s chosen victim in his office while Jeffrey James Nelson, 55, waited
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RSPCA dog walk raises funds for charity
POOCHES put their best paw forward on a winter stroll through York to raise funds for a charity ensuring animals get the best care possible. Dog-lovers took part in the five-mile walk along the banks of the River Ouse yesterday morning in aid of
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North Yorkshire Police launch new special constable recruitment campaign
VOLUNTEERS who want to work alongside police officers have been urged to take part in a new North Yorkshire Police scheme. A new special constable recruitment campaign has been launched today, with vacancies across North Yorkshire. The role
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French to honour Yorkshire Air Museum chief
THE head of a York aviation museum is to receive one of the highest awards France can bestow for ensuring the memory of French airmen lives on. French President Francois Hollande has conferred the Ordre National du Mérite on Ian Reed, director
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York Book Fair attendance figures expected to have topped 1,000 for the first time
ORGANISERS of a celebration of books held in York this weekend hope it will have broken visitor records. The York Book Fair returned to York Racecourse for the 12th time in as many years on Saturday, with York author Toni Bunnell the star attraction
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Row over wording on council bin calendars
A SENIOR council official challenged city leaders over “political statements” in leaflets telling York residents when their rubbish would be collected, it has emerged. Documents released under the Freedom of Information Act show Roger Ranson, City
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Mayor of Ripon inspired by work of guide dogs
A NORTH Yorkshire mayor says he has been inspired to help people with limited sight after walking through his city’s streets blindfolded. Coun Mick Stanley, mayor of Ripon, said the experience of being led from its cathedral to the town hall by
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Gearing up for more world-class cycling in North Yorkshire
World-class cycling is set to return to North Yorkshire for years to come, with a three-day race set to begin in May 2015. Discussions about the event have already taken place between Welcome to Yorkshire, British Cycling and the organisers of
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Lorry fire on A64
Update: The incident has now been cleared and traffic returned to normal. A LORRY fire on the A64 is causing heavy tailbacks this morning. The vehicle is believed to be carrying a load of plastic flowers, and the fire caused heavy smoke
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Brass Castle Brewery in shop move
BRASS Castle Brewery is teaming up with retailer Yorkshire Ales and Yorkshire Homebrew to provide a shop alongside their new site in Malton. The brewery has moved from Pocklington to Malton, converting an old mechanic’s yard at the back of Yorkersgate
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Broken down van affecting traffic around York
Update: The van has been removed, and traffic returned to normal. A VAN has broken down on the A1036 at the Askham Bar roundabout this morning. Traffic has already backed up but is moving but very slowly, as the vehicle is currently stuck
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Malton breweries to host Beertown event
TWO new breweries in Malton are to stage a beer celebration in the town to highlight the best of British brewing. Bad Seed Brewery, which opened in July, and Brass Castle Brewery, which recently moved to the town from Pocklington, will host Beertown
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The Voice: Kaiser Chiefs star picks Beth for his team
KAISER Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson has forged a Yorkshire alliance with a teenage singer-songwriter from York as they team up on singing shoot-out The Voice. Beth McCarthy, 16, from Rawcliffe, had to choose between the Leeds band’s leader and
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Review: Craig Ogden; Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York
The British Music Society of York’s 93rd concert series continued on Friday with a thoroughly entertaining recital by celebrated Australian guitarist Craig Ogden. His eclectic programme showcased twentieth century and contemporary gems alongside
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£500 donation to Cawood Allotment Society
A COMMUNITY group in Selby has been awarded £500 in funding from a national building society. The Cawood Allotment Society has been named as one of Skipton Building Society’s Big 160 – beating almost 1,000 other grassroots groups across the country
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York residents keen to save on energy bills
MORE than 150 York residents have signed up to a free service potentially allowing them to save up to £200 on their energy bills. City of York Council’s link-up with energy-switching service iChoosr allows residents wanting to change suppliers
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MP fears over cuts to flood team jobs
CALLS have been made by a York MP for the Government to reduce or abandon 1,700 job cuts planned at the agency responsible for flood protection after recent wet weather caused chaos in parts of the UK. Environment Agency staff levels are set to
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Wigginton Village Stores to expand
A VILLAGE shop in York is to expand, in a move that owners hope will help cut local car journeys. An extension will be added to the side of Wigginton Village Stores to provide more shopping space. Bob and Liz Unsworth, who run the store, said
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University of York still keen on café and bar plan
UNIVERSITY bosses in York still want to build a social hub at their £750 million campus expansion, despite saying it has not yet been “economically viable” to move ahead. The University of York has secured renewed planning permission for a social
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Building work begins on Pocklington church
BUILDING work starts on an East Yorkshire church today thanks to a £50,000 grant. Pocklington Christian Fellowship has received the funding boost from WREN, a not-for-profit organisation that awards grants to community, environmental and heritage
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Guy Fawkes Boat Club member to row across the Atlantic in aid of charities
FOUR full-time working Yorkshire mums-of-two have set themselves the task of rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic in the 2015 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. The team will be fundraising for Action For Children, Yorkshire Air Ambulance and
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Plans drawn up for former Army and Navy Stores
DETAILED plans for how a shop in the centre of York will be turned into a bar and restaurant have been handed in. Businesswoman Rachel Greaves won permission to turn the former Army and Navy Stores at the top of Fossgate into a restaurant last
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York schoolgirl, 11, in bus ticket row
THE father of an 11-year-old girl claims a York bus driver refused to sell her a child’s weekly pass – because she could not produce ID to show she was under 16. Steve Harris, of Rawcliffe, said his daughter, Megan, boarded a Number 6 First York
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New homes to welcome first residents
NEW homes which have taken the place of a former York primary school are expected to welcome their first residents next month. A completion date for the Bootham Green housing development at the former Shipton Street School site in Clifton was initially
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York lawyer withdraws from General Election race
A YORK lawyer has quit his campaign to become an MP for the city at next year’s General Election. The Liberal Democrats have confirmed Nick Emmerson has resigned as the party’s candidate for the York Outer seat. A replacement is now being chosen
