Roaming along the Third way RIGHT to roam - what a wonderful concept that is. There can surely be few more basic freedoms than to be allowed to walk across open land. I write the above words as one who readily exercises his right to roam around the pavements
I am told that the viewing figures have gone up for the early morning, Channel 4 show, The Big Breakfast Show. Can anyone explain to me why this rubbish is entertaining? I haven't yet heard a joke that's made me laugh on the two/three occasions I have
Foundry Lane, successful on Knavesmire a fortnight ago, can complete a Yorkshire double at Doncaster tomorrow. Mary Reveley's smart gelding bids for the Northway Scania Handicap and will again have the assistance of the in-form Tony Culhane, who rode
There's no better sight for a City fan than seeing one of their favourites hit the back of the net. So it's not surprising that many supporters have voted for forwards in the Local Hero poll. Nominations are flooding in at both Bootham Crescent and the
Jennifer Bowes' recent experiences add up to a story of our times. One moment she was heralded as one of the city's best workers - the next she was out of a job. Miss Bowes quickly rose through the ranks at Abbey National. Her skills and hard work saw
Millwall 3, York City 1 There's a saying that if you don't take your chances you won't win matches. So it was painfully proved as City crashed to their second successive away defeat, and suffered a second consecutive damaging dismissal. Striker Richard
Stunned York City are to study a video recording of last night's mauling by Millwall to determine whether they will appeal against striker Rodney Rowe's 84th-minute sending-off. City strike partners Richard Cresswell (second from left) and Neil Tolson
Emergency crews fought in vain today to save the life of an elderly householder when flames swept through his home in the Clifton area of York. Two firefighters rescued the unnamed householder from an upstairs window at his Burton Stone Lane home when
A high-flying young banker has been officially declared one of York's finest workers - two weeks after being made redundant. Jennifer with her certificate at the awards ceremony Jennifer Bowes, 21, scooped the accolade at a glittering ceremony at the
I am researching a book on the use of MG cars by the Police force from 1930 to 1980. I should like to contact anyone who drove these cars who would be prepared to let me have their recollections of the cars and conditions of driving. I am particularly
How sorry I was to read about the impending departure of the "antagonistic minority" that is Peter Mullen (October 16). Like the grain of sand which inadvertently causes the growth of a pearl, Mr Mullen has been responsible for a string of unintended
During the next nine months, everyone will be able to choose their electricity supplier as well as their gas supplier. (For people who live in the DH postcode the start date is November 4, 1998). Competition should bring lower prices and better service
I read with interest the article about freight train noise (October 14) and was quite surprised by the attitude of the local residents. If any of these people actually bought their property prior to the construction of the railway during the last century
Former York runner Carolyn Hunter-Rowe produced a storming finish to regain the world 100 kilometres women's title after almost being hit by a typhoon. Hunter-Rowe, who first won the crown in 1993, now lives in Wigan and represents Horwich Harriers but
Scarborough's disappointing home form improved slightly in a goalless draw with fellow strugglers Barnet - watched by just 1,056 fans. Scarborough should have been trailing at half-time, but Barnet missed chances and were denied by three superb saves
While scientists experiment with the genes of fruit flies to try to discover the secret of a long life, Eva Hudson and Kate Headley already know. The women, from Cropton, on the edge of the North York moors, both reach 106 years old this month. Nearly
A defensive crisis has enveloped York City before returning home to entertain Lincoln City in less than 48 hours. Left-back Wayne Hall is expected to be missing for at least three weeks after damaging a hamstring at Millwall's New Den last night. And
Drivers in North Yorkshire were today warned about "appalling" weather into the weekend. A lot of surface water and blustery winds will make driving conditions particularly bad for high-sided vehicles. Sgt Nigel Atkinson, of the traffic department in
York homeless charity Nightstop is appealing to warm-hearted home-owners to invite young people in off the streets for a night. The charity says having even a night or two in out of the cold can give youngsters who find themselves with nowhere to live
Plans to build a new cycle path alongside the River Foss in York have been abandoned. Technical and financial difficulties have scuppered the Millennium Bridge Trust's scheme for a new route into Piccadilly from Blue Bridge in New Walk. Now cyclists are
The legacy of a York woman has swelled our hospice appeal by a whopping £21,000. Joyce Binks, of South Bank, York, died last year at the age of 74 after a nine-year battle against cancer. During her illness she had several stays at St Leonard's Hospice
Two women who met at primary school nearly a century ago have met up again only days before one of them celebrates her 106th birthday. Kate Headley and Eva Hudson hold hands at the Old Vicarage nursing home at Amotherby When girls wore button boots, motor
Security vetting of Britain's entire Armed Forces could be conducted from a new base in York, the Evening Press can reveal today. The Ministry of Defence is considering siting a centralised Defence Vetting Agency at Imphal Barracks, where the army's 2nd
Prince Andrew was in high spirits when he visited Askham Bryan College near York yesterday. The Duke of York The Duke of York, who was attending a golf and environment conference at Askham Bryan College, near York, went out of his way to speak with people
