Let there be lights, all over the city FOR me, as for many Americans, the Christmas season officially begins on Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November. On that morning, while women prepare feasts for 20 and men prepare to gorge themselves and
The article about telephone prize scams truly touched a chord with me (Evening Press, November 30). Possibly because of my hobby of entering consumer competitions my name and address must be on lots of listings, so we are constantly inundated with junk
Congratulations on 'Business Press' (November 24) I haven't had such a laugh in ages! All those philanthropic property developers creating jobs for one thing. Strange, I thought MAFF and the Land Registry had relocated most of their staff from elsewhere
The City of York Council proposes to build a cycle track across Low Moor/Walmgate Stray to the University. It is not so difficult to imagine that the timing, so soon after we learn of the changes in status of Imphal Barracks, is not a coincidence. The
Cullane Lake, who ran a blinder to finish second at Market Rasen four weeks ago after spending 18 months on the sidelines, can fulfil that promise tomorrow. The eight-year-old returns to the Lincolnshire course for the Clugston Handicap Chase and is expected
John and Gillian Russell have regained control of Scarborough Football Club, according to the family's solicitors. The Seasiders have been under the threat of legal action by creditors amid mounting confusion surrounding the ownership of the struggling
Even the most dyslexic passer-by cannot misread the obvious inference in the window display message fcuk xm@s That is the nice, friendly Yuletide slogan being sported by the clothing group French Connection in its Coney Street shop window in York. And
It is heartening to see that action is moving apace to finally eradicate the lethal junction which for years has blighted the village of Copmanthorpe outside York. It is also encouraging that although they stand to lose part of their gardens in the process
Highways chiefs have issued a series of Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPO) to pave the way for closure of a lethal gap on the A64, near York. And two householders say they may give up a slice of their gardens without a fight, so that the scheme to switch
Royal language translators who thought they could put their feet up during this week's visit to North Yorkshire by the Queen and Prince Philip are in for a surprise. Interpreters who have translated for the royal family on countless trips abroad may find
League tables published today reveal just how hard health chiefs have had to struggle in the relentless war to bring down waiting lists. While hospitals across North Yorkshire are generally performing better than average compared with other hospitals
A pioneering wildlife trust has gained planning permission for 50 'green burial' sites in North Yorkshire. AB Welfare and Wildlife Trust's application to carry out biodegradable burials at the New Road site in Scotton, near Harrogate, was approved by
Animal rights hunger striker Barry Horne should foot the bill for his hospital care, Ryedale MP and Tory Home Affairs spokesman John Greenway said today. Mr Greenway has called for the bill to be met by Mr Horne or his supporters rather than being met
Innocent it may look, but this little Furby is causing quite a stir among anxious York parents. It appeared to be the only available Furby in town today, and the cash bids have been flooding in to one bemused grandmother who has put it up for sale. The
Thick fog brought mayhem to Yorkshire roads today with 27 accidents on the M62 near Ferrybridge, 50 vehicles caught in around 17 smashes on the A64 near Tadcaster and a series of further smashes on the A1. Drivers head through thick fog away from the
In response to M Robinson's letter (Friday, November 20), 'RAF slights war dead' let me assure the writer that no such slight was given by the Royal Air Force and especially Royal Air Force Linton-on-Ouse. In full accordance with Ministry of Defence directives
For many years my family and I have visited your beautiful and ancient city. We never tire of sightseeing and we frequently bring friends from all corners of the world. During the past month we have brought friends from California on three occasions into
Canon School had mixed fortunes in the final of the English Schools Cup at a wet and muddy Redditch on Saturday. After excellent results earned them a place in the final, Saturday arrived with one of their leading runners too ill to take part. In the
York Rugby League Club have turned down an "insulting" offer from Dewsbury Rams for promising winger Alex Godfrey. Wasps Coach Dean Robinson revealed their first division rivals had made a bid of £4,000 for the 19-year-old who has also been offered a
York City 2, Lincoln City 1 Weather: cold and wet Christmas has certainly come early to Bootham Crescent. Last night York City received the perfect present - a gift-wrapped winner to end a dismal run stretching back to the first Saturday in October at
Back on track York City could be ready to turn the corner after finally rediscovering the winning touch. Goalscorer Neil Tolson, left, is hugged by Rodney Rowe after putting City ahead And the change in fortune that brought about a richly deserved 2-1
A York man is among eight cancer sufferers seeking the right to sue two giant tobacco companies over their plight. They have launched a test case in the High Court in London which if successful could open the way to a multi-million pound damages action
Customers were today urged to stop buying clothes from two York shops because of an advertising campaign which has been branded "obscene". York resident Ian Small said he was offended by the Christmas shop window campaign being used by French Connection
