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Selby - winning as a dad is a "special feeling"
WORLD number one Mark Selby said his first win as a dad was a “special feeling” as he whitewashed Oliver Brown 6-0 in the Coral UK Championship at York Barbican. The 2012 champion in the Minster city, and finalist last year, didn’t need to be at
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Crash closes Acomb road
Carr Lane in Acomb was closed for more than an hour this evening while the emergency services dealt with a two vehicle crash near its junction with Glebe Avenue. There were no reports of injury and the road was reopened shortly before 9pm.
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King toppled in UK Championship shock
MARK KING exited the Coral UK Championship after he was thumped 6-0 by James Cahill. The 30th seed was not the only high profile player to see his tournament dreams end in tatters on a busy afternoon at York Barbican. Dominic Dale, the 29th
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York leads national quantum physics network
SCIENTISTS in York are at the centre of a new £155 million national quantum physics technology hub set up to explore how the science can be used to develop secure communications.York has been selected as one of four cities in the UK to be part of a new
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Whirldwind relishes chance to whip up a UK Championship storm
JIMMY WHITE is relishing the chance to “have a crack” at number three seed Ding Junhui in the Coral UK Championship second round. The Whirlwind bagged a date with the Chinese superstar after beating Dave Harold 6-2 in a busy York Barbican arena
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2 cyclists injured in hit and run
TWO cyclists were hit and injured by the same vehicle which failed to stop at the scene. The crash happened in Broad Lane in Cawood, near Selby at about 2.30pm on Monday, when the cyclists were travelling towards Long Lane. They were both hit
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We are experimenting today with an interactive front page, allowing you to see how the printed paper looks, while still having easy instant access to all the stories. We've added it to our facebook page. Click through below to see how it works
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Review: She Stoops To Conquer, York Theatre Royal
NORTHERN Broadsides shows Oliver Goldsmith's comedy a suitably broad side. Director Conrad Nelson knocks some of the effete stuffing out of the 1773 play, giving it a bit of northern welly. He also adds music, lending the piece a suggestion of
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It used to be all about speed, speed, speed for Knights' new winger - now there's much more to his game
IT used to be all about speed, speed, speed - but now Jamel Chisholm is a more complete winger. That's the opinion of the man himself as he bids to kick-start his career with York City Knights - and help their bid for promotion from Kingstone Press
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Takeover of nutrition snack business creates £2 million turnover firm
A YORK-based food company bought out of administration earlier this year has acquired sports nutrition brand Kings Biltong. Created by brothers, and former England Rugby representatives, Charlie, Mark and James Simpson-Daniel, Kings Biltong was
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Drawing on York’s history
This is a history of York as you’ve never seen it, writes STEPHEN LEWIS of a new book about the city’s ‘first 2000 years’. THERE have been countless histories of York. It is a city with a long past and a lot of stories to tell. Chances are
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York lab supplier bought out by US counterpart
A York-based supplier of laboratory instruments and consumables to the veterinary profession has been acquired by a medical products company listed on American stock exchange Nasdaq. Quality Clinical Reagents & Trio Diagnostics, which has been
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Construction firm under the spotlight with award wins
YORK-based construction and fit out company Simpson is enjoying time under the spotlight after a number of award wins and industry rankings. Based in Dunnington, Simpson received confirmation through the latest Retail Week announcement that it
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Severfield back in the black after strong first half performance
NORTH Yorkshire headquartered steel group Severfield has turned losses of £2.5 million into a £1.4 million profit off the back of a "strong first half cash performance" and a "successful refinancing". Reporting its interim results for the six months
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Star Wars actors head to Scarborough - and 11 other news snippets you may have missed
1) Star Wars characters on convention panel A veteran from the original Star Wars trilogy will be heading for the North Yorkshire coast next spring. Mike Edmonds played Logray, the head shaman of the Ewok tribe, in Return of the Jedi, and has also
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An iPad for every class
ENTERPRISING youngsters at a York primary school have reaped the rewards of a Dragon’s Den event. As part of Enterprise Week at Park Grove School teachers wanted to inspire the children’s creativity as well as raising funds towards new ICT equipment
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Simone Felice with Anna Mitchell, supported by Dan Whitehouse, The Basement, City Screen, York, November 26
CATSKILL Mountain songwriter Simone Felice returns to York tonight with his latest album in his hand and Anna Mitchell as his latest partner in performance. He and Irish musician Anna will be performing songs in acoustic arrangements from Strangers
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Council is slammed over its choice of consultants
CITY of York Council has created a conflict of interest through its choice of consultants to advise on a planning application by Sainsbury’s, two leading figures have claimed. The authority is using a firm called WYG to give technical advice over
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How landlady found her York flat was being used as brothel
A LANDLADY has told a jury of the day she came to suspect her York city centre flat was being used as a brothel. Christine Crowther said she was confused and shocked by what she saw when she visited the £995-per-month apartment at Emperor’s Wharf
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Would you stop a friend from drink-driving?
“YOU wouldn’t watch an old lady being kicked in the street, or a child being attacked in the street, but some people are happy to watch people leave a pub and get into a car.” This is part of one senior police officer’s message to remind the public
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Hundreds take a look at Terry's development plans
HUNDREDS of people visited a presentation to see plans for the former Terry’s chocolate factory. The meeting was held at St Chad’s church on Monday and allowed visitors to find out more about the upcoming Chocolate Works scheme, which will see
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Stevens through as top players prevail
MATTHEW STEVENS booked a second round berth at the Coral UK Championship as snooker's high profile players continue to enjoy a serene passage at the York Barbican. The Welshman, who won the UK at York in 2003, joined John Higgins in the last 64
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Bipolar sufferer tells MP she has waited almost a year for treatment
A WOMAN suffering from a severe mental health condition has waited almost a year for treatment. Laura Goodacre, from York, has seen nearly 350 days go by without receiving psychological therapy to treat her bipolar disorder, an ordeal which has
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Plans to close Castlegate centre shelved by council
PLANS to close a centre for vulnerable youngsters and transfer its services to the council’s offices have been put on hold. City of York Council’s cabinet has decided to shelve the proposals for 29 Castlegate in order to review them and consult
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Working to improve outer ring road
CITY of York Council has been working to reduce journey times and traffic on the A1237 outer ring road for many years. We have developed alternatives to car use, such as a new Park & Ride site at Poppleton, subsidy to an orbital No. 20 bus
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Interesting ideas
I WOULD love to see the implementation of the suggestions by some of your readers wishing to ease traffic congestion in and around the city. After switching off the traffic lights and pelican crossings, easing speed and access restrictions, the
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Thinking ahead
I FULLY agree with Paul Hepworth, Sarah Robin and Randal Northam that there are far too many cars on the road. One double-decker bus can, if each car has only one person, take 70 cars off the road; even if there are five people in each car, that
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Farmers ignored
A RECENT letter from Dr Mick Phythian reminds all of us that the proposals for the new local plan for York should cover not only the city itself but its rural hinterland too. There is little sign of this so far in the draft documents, except for
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One out, one in
WHATEVER ones thoughts on free movement across Europe, legal and illegal immigration, asylum and sanctuary, the bottom line is that all the world cannot live in the UK. At 64 million are we have we reached the stage of “one out, one in”. David
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Too little, too late
THE proposed exhibition of plans for the stadium and leisure facilities at Monks Cross are too little and far too late. There is no point inviting public feedback unless there is an opportunity for the proposals to be modified before lodging a
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Chip on his shoulder
I REFER to the article in The Press of November 21 under the headline “Ex-Labour chief slams hopefuls”. Since Cllr Scott became an ex-leader of the Labour group in 2010 he has borne an enormous chip on his shoulder and has done all that he can
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Higgins blasts "devalued" UK Snooker Championship
THREE time champion John Higgins blasted format changes to the Coral UK Championship - claiming they have “devalued” the tournament. The Wizard of Wishaw booked his place in the last 64 with a 6-2 victory over Lee Walker but said the event, the
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Cars hurt business
I SEE that not only is Lendal Bridge fully open again, with the consequent traffic congestion, delay and pollution, but there are demands for the resignation of those far-sighted enough to call for restrictions on intrusive cars. I well remember
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Call for honesty
BY CLAIMING he took “a city in stagnation onto the path to prosperity”, James Alexander shows the arrogance and hyperbole that has characterised his time as council leader (The Press, November 20). His assessment of his period in office says nothing
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Don’t ignore voters
IN ALL the hoo-ha over James Alexander’s resignation, one aspect seems overlooked. It is difficult to understand how he will continue to serve the interests of Holgate’s residents from 200 miles away in London. It appears that his councillor’s
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Rocket to play through the pain at York
RONNIE O’SULLIVAN intends to play in the Coral UK Championship in York today despite suffering an ankle injury. The five-time World Champion suffered the injury to his left ankle while running in Essex earlier this week. O’Sullivan meets Daniel
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Smoking ban ought to apply to motor vehicles
I HAVE said for some time that smoking while driving a motor vehicle should not be allowed (Letters, November 18). Below I give two reasons why. The first incident concerns myself. I was on my way on holiday with my family. My wife lit me a cigarette
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Josh Carson hails half-time Ingham inspiration
JOSH CARSON has revealed how dropped goalkeeper Michael Ingham helped rouse spirits ahead of York City's stunning comeback against Hartlepool at the weekend. The Minstermen were booed off the pitch at Victoria Park having finished the first half
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Joint 16th place finish for Simon Dyson in Dubai
YORK-BORN golf ace Simon Dyson signed off his 2014 card with a high-five. The joint 16th place Dyson secured in the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai - the conclusion to the European Tour - confirmed his fifth-best year earnings-wise in the 15
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Snooker: Acomb ‘A’ edge ahead in title race
ACOMB ‘A’ moved a point clear at the top of the York Conservative Clubs’ Carlsberg UK Snooker League with a 4-3 victory at title rivals Bootham ‘B’. The visitors started in fine style, forging into a 3-0 lead through Roland Cox, Dan Potter and
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Business Awards: Business Personality of the Year
Winner: Simon Williams Finalists: Mark Fordyce, Anne Taylor THE regional chairman of North Yorkshire’s Federation of Small Businesses has been named as Business Personality of the Year 2014. After a surprise nomination from colleagues at
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Man charged with manslaughter after death of pub-goer in attack
A 44-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a pub-goer who was attacked in a beer garden. Paul Morrison, 51, from Burton Leonard, Harrogate, died in hospital last Thursday, three weeks after being assaulted in the
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Give locals a say on pub closures - SIGN HERE
>>> Sign the petition here The Press is campaigning to give local people a say on pub closures and calling on politicians to do more to stop pubs being closed by the back-door. Our campaign (launched here) says the Government
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One-day cricket trophy hopes for Yorkshire
JASON GILLESPIE is hoping Yorkshire can cap their improvement in limited overs cricket by winning a trophy in 2015. The Vikings played some excellent one-day and Twenty20 cricket during the most recent summer after a forgettable 2013, yet they
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Defeat at Stockton for University of York Futsal Club
ALFONSO Salgueiro’s brace could not save the University of York Futsal Club from a 3-2 defeat to Stockport. The match was a meeting of the FA National League north division’s bottom two sides, who were both tied on three points prior to the game
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York City Ladies win 5-0 at Peterlee
YORK City ladies moved back up to second in the North East Regional Women's Premier League table following a 5-0 win at Peterlee. Megan Bramham, Nicki Brown, Ali Smith, Jazz Whitwell and and Jess Barnes all netted during a one-sided contest in
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Junior tennis tutorials
WILBERFOSS will be staging a series of tennis sessions for juniors this winter. Coaching has started indoors at the community centre on Thursdays immediately after school for four to six-year-olds, and six to eight-year-olds.Sessions for nine to 12-year-olds
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Hit-and-run victim seeks justice 12 years on
A YOUNG mother has appealed for someone to help police finally catch the motorist who nearly killed her in a York hit-and-run almost 12 years ago. Katie Scales, 23, of Haxby, says she is still 'haunted' by the incident on a pelican crossing in
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Short hike promises double for Norton trainer Brian Ellison
BRIAN ELLISON makes the short journey from his Norton base to Wetherby today with good prospects of completing a double with The Grey Taylor and Top Of The Glas. The former, previously trained by Steve Gollings, won on this course four weeks ago
