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Newlands School Yorkshire
Carr Lane, Pocklington, York East Yorkshire YO42 1NT Tel: 01759 305436 Fax: 01904 667524 Email: info@newlandsschoolyorkshire.com Website: http://www.NewlandsSchoolYorkshire.com Small, independent school. For children
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Lorry and tractor towing pig slurry crash on A168
A TRACTOR towing pig slurry and a truck have crashed on a North Yorkshire country road today. The accident happened at about 2.35pm on the A168 at Topcliffe, a single-lane road, which led to the route being blocked. The vehicles are being towed
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Girl, 12, assaulted in Acomb
A SCHOOLGIRL was injured when she was grabbed by a man in York. The 12-year-old girl was walking along Viking Road, Acomb, close to the junction with Jute Road at about 3.45pm on Friday, when she was grabbed around the waist from behind by a man
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Coulson keen to keep laying on goals for York City strikers
MICHAEL Coulson is determined to stay top of York City’s assists table until the end of the season. Only former loan player Luke O’Neill has now created as many goals for team-mates than Coulson during 2013/14 even though the 25-year-old winger
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Air ambulance called to Acomb Green
A MAN has been airlifted to hospital from a park in York this morning. The Yorkshire Air Ambulance was called to Acomb Green at about 10.30am. A spokeswoman said a local man, believed to be aged in his 50s, had suffered a suspected heart attack
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York City's Michael Coulson eager to reclaim first-team slot
WINGER Michael Coulson is desperate to fight his way back into York City’s first-choice line-up. Coulson started City’s first five games of 2014 but lost his place following the 2-0 defeat at Hartlepool. Having been left out of the starting
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Golf: Simon Dyson hits form for Joburg Open
STEALTHY advance will provide the spur to Simon Dyson’s assault on the Joburg Open. Moving from the Middle East to South Africa, Dyson goes into the $1.3 million tournament on the crest of solid form. He followed his joint 16th place in the
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Richard Buck may take relay route in World Indoor Championship trials
RICHARD BUCK may only opt to run the relay at the World Indoor Championship trials in Sheffield this month. The City of York Athletic Club runner was part of a record-breaking Great Britain and Northern Ireland quartet that smashed a stadium record
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Goalkeeper Brendan Ledgeway revels in full Montevallo honours
FORMER York & District League goalkeeper Brendan Ledgeway has written his name into the University of Montevallo history books. Ledgeway has graduated from the Alabama institute with a finance degree but also picked up several honours on the
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Entries open for York Charity Cricket Cups competition
ENTRIES are now being accepted for the 2014 York Charity Cricket Cups competition. The competition is open to all clubs within a 25-mile radius of York’s Lendal Post Office. The competition is the oldest and longest running evening knockout
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Selby Town seeking volunteers for sponsored walk
SELBY Town are looking for volunteers to help raise funds with a sponsored walk to the Northern Counties East League division one game at Knaresborough Town on Saturday, March 8. The walk – expected to take about nine hours – will be staged as
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Snooker: Paul Davison to face Robert Milkins in round four of Gdynia Open
PICKERING’S Paul Davison is back in action on the professional snooker circuit on Friday in round four of the Gdynia Open in Poland. Davison, who moved up three places to 72nd in the world rankings after his German Masters victory over Marco Fu
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Richard Dawson appointed as Yorkshire's second-team coach
Yorkshire have appointed their former off-spinner Richard Dawson as the club’s new second-team coach. The ex-England Test player returns to Headingley from Gloucestershire, where he has been a specialist spin bowling and a one-day coach. Dawson
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Mutual benefits?
City of York Council will sign over the running of all York’s libraries and archives to a new “community benefit society” from April 1. You shouldn’t read too much into that date: it is the start of the authority’s financial year. Under the
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Walking might be the answer
IT’S called rush hour with good reason. There’s breakfast to make and bathrooms to share – no wonder most of us set off late, especially on the school run. But that doesn’t give parents an excuse to park where they want, just because it’s more
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Only earn if you stay...
HOW much I agree with Liz Edge (‘Commons comedy’, Letters, January 31) about the weekly bear-pit known as Prime Minister’s Question Time, which is about the only time that one ever sees bums on all those green leather benches in the House of Commons
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How much did the free parking cost?
WE SHOULD be told how much the recent “free parking day” has cost the council purse – then a proper business case could be made for a range of more imaginative costed options to support city-centre business when the new Monks Cross stores open.
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Good work, Matthew
YOUR correspondent of January 22 feels that 68 letters from Matthew Laverick seems to be more. I back Matthew to the hilt. Anyone who can chivvy and hassle authority has my vote. Does he consider other regulars a bore, such as Mr Quarrie, Mr Robb
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Learn to make do
REPORTS suggest that people could be shoplifting in order to survive (The Press, January 22). The modern definition of being poor is almost an insult to those who had to endure hardships, trials and tribulations of two world wars. Such people
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Slide death jury is told of ‘failures’
THE nursery assistant accused of the manslaughter of three-year-old Lydia Bishop has been left “carrying the can for failures higher up”, a court has heard. Sophee Redhead, 25, denies the manslaughter of Lydia by gross negligence at the York College
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‘Pointless’ signs
A RASH of 20mph speed restrictions have appeared on many streets in the Acomb Wood/ Woodthorpe area, and probably elsewhere in other urban streets, including even short cul-de-sacs which dog-leg towards the end, some only about 40/50 yards/ metres
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Flooding question
WHEN is the weather going to go away! The south is taking the brunt of the flooding, etc. It has taken the Government time to get things moving, pumping water from the flooded wasteland and the houses cleared of the water. When these things
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We have the right
PAUL Hepworth, the would-be cyclist ‘dictator’, often writes about the perceived rights of car owners to drive everywhere for every journey, no matter how near or far. As we pay road tax, insurance and fuel tax which all raise huge amounts of revenue
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Doubts on the tax
NO DOUBT within the next few days our council tax bills for 2014/15 will drop through our letterboxes; and no doubt again, there will be an increase – not for the benefit of the people who pay the council tax, but for the benefit of visitors to our
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It’s down to Lendal
FURTHER to K Anderson’s letter of January 20, I totally agree that less traffic equates to higher speed. I often visit York (as a shopper, never a tourist), complete with bike. On my first visit after the lunacy of closing Lendal Bridge, I did
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Sir David Frost armchair sells for £260 at auction
AN ARMCHAIR that once belonged to a television legend and was part of the set of a major political programme has gone under the hammer. Sir David Frost’s armchair, in which he hosted BBC’s Breakfast with Frost from 1993 until 2005, sold for £260
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Was it this John?
I READ with interest the sentence in Barbara Woodley’ letter of January 29: “Our grandpa John [no surname] was born around the corner from the site in Walmgate and served in the 1914-1918 war with his nine brothers”. May I ask if this was John
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Nothing drab about music then
READING Matt Clark’s tribute to Martin Carthy (Folk hero’s life in proper song, The Press, January 29), one sentence stood out. I say stood out, damn near jumped up and smacked me in the eye. I quote: “During the early fifties the music was as
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Tyre fire tackled at Clifton Moor
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blaze involving waste tyres in the lorry park to the rear of the Comet store at Clifton Moor last night. A fire service spokesman said it was not as large as originally thought.
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Teenager badly injured in Wigginton crash
A TEENAGER was seriously injured in a crash on the B1363 Sutton Road in Wigginton on Friday. The crash happened at about 5pm and involved a black Ford Fiesta travelling towards York and a white van travelling in the opposite direction. The
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York man guilty of assault
A MAN from York has been found guilty of assault by beating after a one-day trial at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court. Danny Lockwood, 55, of Main Street, Elvington, was remanded on bail for sentencing on February 25.
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February 5
100 years ago An interesting photograph of some of the city’s veteran lamplighters had been published in the Yorkshire Herald. The group represented five of the gas company’s employees whose united ages amounted to 375 years, or an average
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Sales rocket for radiator retailer Eco Stores
AN online retailer which specialises in energy efficient heating products has hit the £1 million sales barrier ahead of the anniversary of its launch. Eco Stores Direct was established in February last year by e-commerce entrepreneur Paul Walker
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Mulberry Hall boss is new chairman of City Team York
THE managing director of York’s Mulberry Hall business has been appointed as the new chairman of City Team York. The group was set up in August 2012 with the aim of improving business growth, resiliance and economic vitality in the city centre.
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Review: Some Girl I Used To Know, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds
DENISE Van Outen is the Essex girl you used to know from Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast, musicals and TV series and then along came Strictly Come Dancing, as she danced her way to the runner-up’s spot in 2012. That Saturday peak-time show gives
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Are you fit for Tour de France challenge?
MEMBERS of a York leisure centre are being urged to take part in a Tour de France challenge in the run-up to the race’s Grand Depart from the city in July. Energise in Acomb wants its members to complete the total distance of the Tour – 3,656 kilometres
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York archaeologist proves Stone Age hunters lived in French Alps
Not long ago it was assumed there was little early human activity in high-altitude zones. Now a team led by a University of York archaeologist proves that the hills were alive in the French Alps. MATT CLARK reports. IT looks beautiful and welcoming
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Anger over plans to change York taxi rank
PART of a York taxi rank could be turned temporarily into a loading bay to ensure business deliveries can continue during a square’s revamp. City of York Council is considering shortening the rank in St Saviourgate to allow for deliveries to properties
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Construction students to tour new Park&Ride site
CONSTRUCTION students at York College are set to get an insight into the world of work when engineers take them on a tour of the new Askham Bar Park&Ride. Students studying design, quantity surveying and civil engineering will benefit from
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Deal will see social enterprise running York’s libraries
CITY leaders are to be asked to sign a five-year deal which will see the running of York’s libraries and archives taken over by a social enterprise. The arrangement, which will transfer library operations to a “community benefit society”, will
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Teachers to be trained in computer coding
Top IT businesses and universities are to be handed public funding to set up projects aimed at training teachers to give lessons in computer coding, it has been announced. The move is part of a bid to get schools teaching coding to inspire the
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Wedding hats auction to help youngsters suffering from hearing problems
A WOMAN who lost her hearing at the age of 40 is to auction wedding hats to help youngsters suffering from hearing problems. Eunice Birch, of Sutton-on-the-Forest, will hold the event at The George Hotel in Easingwold on March 29 and she already
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Ex-chief constable to stay in Yorkshire Ambulance Service role
THE former Chief Constable of North Yorkshire, Della Cannings, has been reappointed chairman of the Yorkshire Ambulance Service. Ms Cannings has been chairman at the trust since May 2010. It was confirmed she would continue at a trust board
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Car up for grabs in annual charity golf tournament
GOLFERS could win a new car if they score a hole in one at the annual Fulford Golf Club Hospice Tournament. Turnbull Mazda of Layerthorpe, York, is offering the special prize for any participant scoring an eagle at the par-three third hole.
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Saddles up for charity bike ride
CHILDREN’S charity Action Medical Research is looking for cyclists to sign up now for its York 100 bike ride this summer. Participants can register now to secure their places for the event, which takes place on Sunday, August 17. There is a choice
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Richard III homecoming ‘anthem’ penned
A SONGWRITER has written an anthem to help support the campaign to bring Richard III’s remains back to York. Singer-songwriter Johnny Hewes, who was born and raised in York but now lives in Brighton, has penned a song in support of the movement
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‘Lonely man’, 63, trawled web for indecent images of children
A FORMER prison worker has been handed a three-year community sentence after being caught with indecent images of children on his computer. William Evans, 63, of Hawthorn Close, New Earswick, had a video and 14 indecent pictures of children on
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Inspectors praise York's Youth Offending Team
YORK’S Youth Offending Team has been praised by independent inspectors. The assessment, led by experts from other youth offending teams across the country, highlighted the operational strength of York’s team and the commitment of its management
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Truancy trawl initiative at Goole High School
STUDENTS who regularly miss school have nowhere to hide following the launch of an attendance drive at Goole High School this week. Staff joined forces with the local police for a first-ever truancy trawl as part of the initiative to drive whole
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Joy for York mother-of-two as health bosses make operation U-turn
A BREAST cancer patient says she is “over the moon” after health bosses made a U-turn and agreed to fund a double mastectomy operation for her. York mother-of-two Zoe Bounds, 36, who also suffered from ovarian cancer in her teens, hopes the surgery
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Air raid shelter uncovered at primary school
CONTRACTORS at a North Yorkshire primary school have uncovered a Second World War air raid shelter. They discovered the U-shaped bunker at Hensall Community Primary School, near Selby, as they were clearing the site to make room for an extra classroom
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York gun salute to mark royal anniversary
A 21-gun Royal Salute will be staged in York’s Museum Gardens at noon tomorrow to mark the 62nd anniversary of the Queen’s accession to the throne. The salute will be carried out with three 105mm light guns by soldiers from 4th Regiment Royal Artillery
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Pedestrian hurt in collision with car in Scarborough
THE driver of a dark four-wheeled-drive vehicle is urged to contact police after a woman was knocked over in Scarborough. The pedestrian, who is in her twenties, was walking with two young children in Castle Road at about 6.05pm last Thursday when
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Balloon launch marks start of school's new academy alliance
PUPILS at a York primary school have released 180 balloons to mark its change into a self-governing academy. Haxby Road Primary School closed its doors on Friday and re-opened on Monday as Haxby Road Primary Academy, which also involves another
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New café bar to open in York city centre
PLANS are afoot for a new city- centre café bar in York. Landscape architect Sarah Lakin and her brother Michael plan to open a specialist beer and wine café in an empty shop at 25 Fossgate, formerly Chico’s Café opposite the entrance to the Merchant
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'Pocket Gardens' to feature at Harrogate Spring Flower Show
COMMUNITY groups across North Yorkshire are being invited to think small when it comes to gardening – so they can showcase their work at a celebration of flowers. Harrogate Spring Flower Show, which runs from April 24 to 27, is launching a competition
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Budding reporters interview panto stars for school newspaper
CHILDREN have interviewed panto stars from York Theatre Royal for an article in their next school newspaper. Budding reporters in Huntington Primary School’s Year 5 were preparing for the next edition of their newspaper The Buzz, which they will
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Pedestrian injured in Harrogate car collision
A PEDESTRIAN was injured in a collision in Harrogate. The 64-year-old man was walking in Cornwall Road, near the Pump Rooms, at about 7.30am on Monday, when he was struck by a car. The man suffered cuts to his face and grazes to his arms. A
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Bridlington postal delivery times change
POSTAL delivery times are being changed in Bridlington. Royal Mail said that for the YO15 and YO16 postcode areas, Royal Mail will continue to deliver in the morning and for a longer period during the day, meaning post may be later or possibly
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Pocklington residents encouraged to support Ramp Up the Red campaign
THE British Heart Foundation (BHF) Pocklington & District Committee is encouraging everyone in Pocklington to support the Ramp Up the Red campaign in this month. In support of the BHF campaign – which aims to help fight coronary heart disease
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Mixed reaction to World Cup pub opening hours call
YORK pub landlords have expressed mixed views on plans to extend opening hours for England’s World Cup match against Italy. On Monday, David Cameron intervened and overruled the Home Office’s decision to refuse permission to extend opening hours
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Former Selby High School student publishes Leeds United book
A former student at Selby High School has just had a book published telling of her 48 years travelling the world supporting Leeds United. Heidi Haigh, 58, daughter of Helga Glesiner, who lives in Carlton, first became interested in football while
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North Yorkshire MP visits Wykeham Primary School
NORTH YORKSHIRE MP Robert Goodwill was treated to a tasty lesson in healthy eating when he visited Wykeham Primary School. Mr Goodwill, MP for Scarborough and Whitby, joined the 38 pupils in a “hands on” demonstration of the PhunkyFoods programme
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Get on your bikes, school pupils urged
School children across York are being encouraged to get on their bikes and sign up to a nationwide cycling and scooting competition. Entries have now opened for the Big Pedal, which runs from March 3 to 14 and aims to encourage children to use
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York teenager receives St John Ambulance honour
A TEENAGER from York has been named the President’s Cadet Of The Year by St John Ambulance. Euan Inglis, 13, of Acaster Malbis, is a volunteer cadet at the first aid charity’s York Combined unit. Euan, who was also named Deputy Cadet Of The
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Warrant Officer Fred Dawson retires after 36 years of service with the Royal Air Force
CHAMPAGNE and a luxury car marked the retirement of a long-serving officer at a North Yorkshire airbase. Warrant Officer Fred Dawson has retired following 36 years of service with the Royal Air Force, based at RAF Linton-on-Ouse. To mark his
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Son’s anger at mum's affair sparked attack outside pub
A SON’S anger at his mother’s extra marital affair led him to break her new partner’s cheekbone, York Crown Court heard. But farm worker Kristian Scott Pickering was spared jail after the victim asked the court for leniency. Nick Adlington,
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Police find Euro-warrant suspect
POLICE in Selby have found and arrested a Polish man who was the subject of an European warrant. A warrant was issued by a court in Poland for the arrest of Piotr Hubert Rzeznik, 33, who was wanted for burglary and theft offences. Officers
