DUSTY Springfield, who died this week of breast cancer at 59, was not only a fine singer but a talented and creative jazz guitarist.She demonstrated her skill in York in the early 60s, on the stage of the Rialto theatre. But only a few people were there
I AM writing to express my deep concern about the article published in the Evening Press on Tuesday, March 2 headlined 'Anger over baby's meningitis death.' I am the head teacher of Dringhouses School and I would like to make the following points. l The
FORGET Silverstone, Brands Hatch or Donington - Tollerton Village Hall is the latest venue if you want to savour the roar of a race crowd and the swirl of the chequered flag. But you can forget too the smell of burning rubber and the thunder of finely-tuned
WE LIVE in an increasingly uniform society. High Street fashions make us all look alike whether we live in Wetwang or Warsaw; we all like our package holidays in the sun and furnishings come in preordained fads and colours determined by a handful of mega
YOUNG stars of the future have the chance to launch their rugby league careers with York Wasps when the new Academy season begins next month. The Wasps are inviting any youngsters who think they are up to the challenge to turn up to training at Huntington
AWARD-WINNING marine biologist, ecologist and intrepid explorer Dr Andrew Price has travelled the world from sea to shining sea. He has survived being hit by lightning while sailing the Indian Ocean from Oman to China in a replica ninth century boat.
A YORK man who makes dreams come true by introducing Thai women to British partners has shown how it is done - by moving his bride-to-be to the city. Brian Gallier and Warina Warina, 23, originally from a remote village close to Thailand's border with
COPING with one new baby is usually more than enough for first-time parents but since Christmas Eve, Julie Tiffney and Rob Dickinson have been coping with three tiny bundles of trouble. Julie Tiffney and triplets Charles Robert, Mollie Alice and William
THE family of Kenny Eshelby were very hurt and distressed to see the headlines in the Evening Press on Tuesday. We are going through so much hurt and pain that we really did not need anything else to cope with. We expected to see a small piece reporting
YORK Union of Golf Clubs' members had a hard struggle against strong wind and driving rain and sleet in the two Cross Trophy events played last Sunday at Forest of Galtres and Easingwold. The early starters had the best of the weather but, despite the
ROBBIE Fowler - what a card. More like, what a dolt. The Liverpool striker, praised a season and a half ago for his sportsmanship in a high-profile match at Arsenal, showed a seamier half to his character in his spat with Chelsea hot-head Graeme Le Saux
AN Olympic dream is set to be ripped from the grasp of York judo ace Rob Thomas. Britain's number one rated heavyweight has been floored by a lack of sponsorship cash. He cannot afford to attend two training sessions for the Great Britain squad, which
THE mother of a three-year-old today spoke of her horror after discovering her son had found a sharp razor blade left on a York supermarket shelf and walked around the store with it clasped in his hand. Linda Hartley, 47, of Ancress Walk, York, said her
SOME of the city's "misleading" road signs have been altered thanks to the protests of motorcycle activists. Tracy Gee, a motorcycle safety instructor and member of the York Motorcycle Action Group, took to the roads with a convoy of other motorcyclists
HOLIDAY dreams became costly nightmares for people persuaded to invest in a timeshare. Many of those bought into the scheme were lured by the prospect of trading their week in the picturesque stately home near Thirsk, for a week in the Florida sunshine
Linda Hartley with her son, Richard Picture: Frank Dwyer Bnews Julie Tiffney and triplets Charles Robert, Mollie Alice and William George receive some of their £1,000 of baby goods from Asda's head of promotions Wendy Neal Cnews Warina and Brian together
THEY all thought it was "Goodbye Mr Chips". Joe Simpson with his diner truck But York students are now hopeful that a friendly fast-food seller may be about to make a return. Joe Simpson used to sell chips outside the Charles XII pub at Heslington for
A BUSINESSMAN was today starting a jail sentence for his part in a massive timeshare fraud that left scores of people in York and other parts of Yorkshire without their holiday at a stately home. The fraudulent activities of Anthony Stead and others cost
