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Stories for 16 September 1999

York News

Driver cleared of killing party boy

The driver involved in a hit and run that killed an 18-year-old York teenager walking home from a party was convicted of drink-driving today.  more...

Arrest in murder case probe

Detectives investigating an alleged attempt to pervert the course of justice during a murder trial have arrested a York man aged 28.  more...

Icing on the cake

The 80th birthday of Bettys Tea Rooms was celebrated in York today.  more...

Police main computer has no back-up

A mainframe computer central to North Yorkshire police operations has been found to have no back-up if it fails.  more...

Tribute to the Corn Dolly Man

Straw sculptures have become a familiar sight throughout East Yorkshire at the end of harvest time every year.  more...

Organic beef farmers fear cost of red tape

Small abattoirs, and those dealing with organically reared animals, could be the latest casualties of the farming crisis if increases in hygiene charges are imposed by the Government.  more...

Watchdogs say York trains are improving

Performances by York-based rail operators have improved, according to watchdogs.  more...

War memorial women aim for £50, 000 target

The campaign to secure a national memorial to the women who served in the Second World War is nearing its fundraising target.  more...

Window on the world

Scott Boucher has arguably the best job in York - or the worst - depending on your point of view.  more...

Bug 2000 stalks police force

Computers are everywhere and affect almost every aspect of our lives. If you don't work on a computer, someone else will be working on one for you. Even at home there is often no escaping the screen or frustrations that come with malfunction.  more...

Beaten not bowed

He may not be the next David Seaman, but Trebor Bassett goalie Mark Blades is obviously made of the Right Stuff.  more...

My dad, the vet - by son

The son of the real-life James Herriot is preparing to follow in his father's footsteps by releasing a book about the life of the world's most famous vet.  more...

Ruling due on trial of doctor

A stipendiary magistrate was today continuing to hear evidence about the medical condition of a retired psychiatrist accused of raping and indecently assaulting former women patients.  more...

What we rely on is police protection

It is all very well for Detective Chief Inspector Lacy to say of the recent troubles in Tang Hall and Clifton: "The problem will only get better when we all fight it together."  more...

Did you know Ollie?

I ask your readers' help with a biography I have been commissioned to write on the late Oliver Reed.  more...

Hob Moor memories

I wish to comment upon an aspect of the history of Hob Moor that did not appear in Stephen Lewis's fascinating reports (Evening Press, September 10).  more...

Preventing strokes

The Stroke Association's Stroke Awareness Week will be taking place from September 27 to October 3.  more...

Shambles riddle

I write after reading various articles recently in the Evening Press, about Shambles.  more...

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York Sport

Football: McMillan ponders non-league option

Scarborough boss Colin Addison has offered transfer-listed York City defender Andy McMillan an escape route from his Bootham Crescent exile.  more...

Football: Hammered 38-0 but 'keeper is man of the match

Net-minding duties were decidedly bittersweet for luckless Trebor Bassett goalkeeper Mark Blades.  more...

Horse Racing: Inch perfect chance

Give An Inch returns to Ayr tomorrow with excellent prospects of proving that lightning can strike in the same place twice.  more...

Rugby League: Heworth could go top with victory

The match of the day in the National Conference first division on Saturday sees third place Heworth go to second place Eccles (kick-off 2.30pm).  more...

York Vale Cricket: Wilberfoss trio sparkle

Wilberfoss signed off for the season with three outstanding individual performances against Woodhouse Grange in division two of Horwath Pulleyn Heselton York Vale Cricket League.  more...

Bowls: It's dead-eye Dudley

Dudley Williams of Copmanthorpe is the singles champion of York Amateur Bowling Association following his 21-16 victory over Keith Ryder (Retreat) in the Persimmon Homes/Ideal Standard final.  more...

Kick Boxing: York club celebrates medal bonanza

A York kick-boxing club is celebrating a heavy medal haul at the European Martial Arts British Championships.  more...

  
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