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Stories for 14 August 2002

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The rich list means nothing

WE all love to know what other people are earning, and so today's survey of the richest boroughs in the country will be well read.  more...

Sound of silence?

TODAY should have been the tenth birthday of Fibbers, the York live music bar. Instead of candles and smiles, there was a sudden death notice on the answer-phone. "Hi, this is Fibbers on Tuesday the 13th of August. Please note, we are sorry that Fibbers is now closed until further notice."  more...

Trail of destruction

A LORRY driver had a remarkable escape when his truck plunged into a pub car park at a notorious accident blackspot in North Yorkshire.  more...

Biking bobbies collar street crime

WITHIN just its first month on the streets of York, the city's new squad of two-wheeled lawmen is already demonstrating how pedal-power can be a vital weapon in the fight against crime.  more...

Council workers may strike again over pay

STRIKES that crippled North Yorkshire last month are expected to be repeated as union chiefs urge council workers to reject latest pay offers.  more...

Inquest opens into major's hospital death

AN inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of a former Army officer who died two days after falling from his bed at York District Hospital.  more...

Louise picks up poppy award for legion of years

A RYEDALE woman has set a record as a volunteer charity collector... notching up 69 years' service.   more...

Tiny bike lifts restaurant blues

THE Blue Bicycle has a new... blue bicycle. And no, you're not seeing things. It hasn't shrunk. It just happens to be a lot, lot smaller than the original.   more...

Warehouse brings 70 new jobs

SEVENTY jobs are about to be created in Selby with the opening of a giant warehouse costing £7.5 million.  more...

Is there anybody there?

THE spooks of York's ancient streets and creaking buildings are to be the focus of the tenth anniversary of Ghost Research Foundation International.  more...

How Lillian almost didn't realise she was 100

A PENSIONER almost missed out on her 100th birthday today after a clerical error putting her age at 96 this year.  more...

York group's African trip

A GROUP of York youngsters will be given a taste of life in Africa as part of an exchange scheme to allow young people to experience different cultures.  more...

Haven help us!

AN ENVIRONMENTAL campaigner has called for a section of the River Foss to be declared a nature reserve, after he saw a houseboat and then an oil spill destroy a nest of new-born coots.  more...

Jam-busters march on

WHAT a fantastic achievement. Weekday traffic into York has dropped. Not by that much - by 4.6 per cent between 1999 and 2001 - but by enough to prove it can be done.  more...

Deal to ease homes cost crisis

HOUSING chiefs want to double the number of affordable homes built in York to avert a looming crisis.  more...

York's top bands venue shuts

LEADING York live music venue Fibbers has closed its doors.   more...

Coroner's plea after lagoon tragedy

A CORONER today made an urgent plea to children to stay away from dangerous stretches of water.  more...

That's rich! York trails behind in the affluence list

YORK'S image as an affluent city in the north has been shaken by a new report which claims there is a higher percentage of high earners in places such as Selby, Scarborough and Whitby.  more...

Rare discovery is plane-ly exciting

A RARE Roman artefact, currently in the final stages of conservation at the York Archaeological Trust, may turn out to be some of Britain's earliest "stolen property".  more...

Kosovan family must return home

A KOSOVAN family who fear they could be killed if they return to their homeland will be deported by the British Government tomorrow.  more...

Asylum dangers

IT is a well-used tactic of the Left to start ranting about "the Nazi BNP" whenever anyone tries to warn of the dangers of flooding the country with immigrants.  more...

Farmers under stress

I AGREE with Jenny Horner that animals for meat would be better exported on the hook (Letters, July 31), but needs sadly must, and I am satisfied our stock will have every consideration during transport.   more...

Tell us your views

YOU may be aware of Royal Mail's trials of a new `tailored delivery' programme of mail deliveries in 14 pilot areas across the country which will last for a couple of months. Thirsk is one of the pilot areas.  more...

City streets turn sour for a loyal Yorkie

HAVING spent my early years in York (leaving in 1987, aged 21), I made what has become annual visit to York over the weekend.   more...

Batchelor's boys

A MATCH programme with a pin-up on the front. A roving mike and razzmatazz at half-time. Chequered corner flags. The York City revolution has well and truly begun.  more...

York Sport

Snap happy

SKIPPER Chris Brass believes a new mental toughness is forging through the York City ranks after the Minstermen got their home campaign off to a flier with a 2-1 win over Shrewsbury Town.   more...

Dolan's quality beat

QUALITY will always tell in the end, according to York City manager Terry Dolan.  more...

Go-go for Carvalho

BRAZILIAN striker Rogerio Carvalho could become York City's latest signing within the next few days - if the Minstermen can secure international clearance.  more...

Batty vows to fight on

DAVID BATTY has pledged his future to Leeds United despite missing all their pre-season games.  more...

Get behind Ferres wheel plea

LEADING York RL fan Gary Hall has urged all supporters to buy membership of the city's new professional club, saying it offers `excellent value for money'.  more...

Nick's shock call for Tykes

Yorkshire's new Australian signing, Matthew Elliott, was soon making his mark with the bat in an action-packed start to the Roses match at Old Trafford today.  more...

Boro move is key to survival

SCARBOROUGH chairman Malcolm Reynolds has revealed that unless the club moves to a new purpose-built facility on the outskirts of the town, an annual trading loss in excess of £200,000 is virtually guaranteed.  more...

Nestlé prove the best

NESTLE Rowntree Athletics Club clinched the Second Division North East Championship - claiming the club's 4x400metre record in the process.  more...

Malton rule to the power of ten

Malton and Old Malton overwhelmed Hornsea in the final of the Edward Readman Memorial Trophy at Harrogate to win by ten wickets, writes Albert Pattison.  more...

Bridge span gap to glory

SHERIFF Hutton Bridge made sure of their first ever Pilmoor Evening Cricket League championship when they easily beat Alne.  more...

Colin's net of small fish wins match

The extra colour added to the water by the recent rain paid dividends at Park View at the weekend when Tang Hall stalwart Colin Hibbard topped the Saturday League match with a fine net of small skimmers.  more...

Teenage rider bids to notch his second win - 14/08/02

Teenage amateur rider Tom Greenall, who rode his first winner on the Flat on Gudlage at Pontefract last week, gets the chance to shine again on the same horse tomorrow.  more...

Dolan's quality beat

QUALITY will always tell in the end, according to York City manager Terry Dolan.  more...

Snap happy

SKIPPER Chris Brass believes a new mental toughness is forging through the York City ranks after the Minstermen got their home campaign off to a flier with a 2-1 win over Shrewsbury Town.   more...

Go-go for Carvalho

BRAZILIAN striker Rogerio Carvalho could become York City's latest signing within the next few days - if the Minstermen can secure international clearance.  more...

Get behind Ferres wheel plea

LEADING York RL fan Gary Hall has urged all supporters to buy membership of the city's new professional club, saying it offers `excellent value for money'.  more...

New Oz star to start for Tykes

Yorkshire's newest Australian recruit, Matthew Elliott, was making his debut in the Roses match at Old Trafford today and was expected to bat at number three.  more...

Nick's shock call for Tykes

Yorkshire's new Australian signing, Matthew Elliott, was soon making his mark with the bat in an action-packed start to the Roses match at Old Trafford today.  more...

York City 2, Shrewsbury Town 1

NEW name, new kit, new badge, new players, new coach - amid all the whirlwind changes sweeping through Bootham Crescent this summer one thing has remained constant.  more...

  
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