I agree with Nick Enticknap (Letters, March 11) that an open space in Davygate would have been a Godsend. But he and other York residents should be warned that this Labour council, through its city centre management, has other plans for Parliament Street
This can be claimed by some sick or disabled people, and you may be able to get it if you need help with tasks like dressing, washing, bathing or even taking medicine. You also might qualify if you need someone to keep an eye on you in case you hurt yourself
York lacks interesting small sculptures of the kind found in many continental towns and villages. These are not always statues of notable people, they may be children, animals, birds or interesting geometrical forms. We could have several for the cost
The photograph of the water baby and her mother came as a ray of light among the pictures of the Derwent floods (Evening Press, March 10). In 'crossword mode' I tried to think of an appropriate girl's name and came up with Camilla, a warrior maiden whose
As a lifelong conservative who, like thousands of others voted Labour to get rid of the Conservatives, I am now living to regret it. Election promises made are not being kept. Labour promised not to increase taxation above inflation rate. We all know
Scarborough's mini-revival came to a shuddering halt in a disappointing dose of deja-vu against a rampant Rotherham. It was the second time this season the Seasiders have suffered a 4-0 hammering at the hands of the Millers. Back in November, Boro were
Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger, who have been there, won that, play their mind games against each other. David O'Leary, the new boy on the Premiership management block, wages his psychological war of words against his team and board. O'Leary's nascent
For ABB, read CPP. The credit card insurance company, set to be one of York's biggest employers in the 21st century, opened for business on the site of the ABB carriageworks today. Only a few staff are in place at CPP's Holgate Road premises. But they
EXCLUSIVE by Tony Kelly, Chief Sports Writer Midfield prospect Martin Garratt today started a three-day trial with Premiership high-fliers Leeds United. Wanted man: Martin Garratt, pictured chasing Notts County defender Richard Liburd in City's defeat
Dean Robinson faces his first injury crisis of the season after York Wasps paid a heavy price for their dramatic last-gasp win over Swinton Lions. Darren's down: Darren Callaghan rolls over the line for his try for Wasps in the first half. Pictures: Paul
Prickly patients could soon be getting extra care and attention at a purpose-built hospital for hedgehogs. Pauline Hindmarch, of Topcliffe, near Thirsk, caring for a hedgehog. Picture: Richard Doughty Animal lover Pauline Hindmarch is hoping to build
Nestl Rowntree is launching a giant, single-finger version of its top-selling chocolate bar KitKat. Snack attack: Ben Pearman, brand manager for KitKat, shows off the new chunky bar. Picture by Garry Atkinson The York confectioners want to tap into the
A secret video today exposes cowboy repairmen who have been ripping off householders in York. A scene from the horror film The footage reveals that SEVEN out of nine repairers who came to fix various home appliances were rogues out to fleece their customers
A pedestrian flung into a field after being struck by a van may have spent hours lying undiscovered before she died. Noelle Rigden, 44, of Melbourne, near Pocklington, was walking along the B1247, near Pocklington, on a stretch of road known as The Balk
It is a pity that in the recently-revised edition of the Highway Code motorists are not given the opportunity of blowing their horn at cyclists who break the law - for example, by riding their machines in the dark without lights. So many of these lawbreakers
David Warner on Yorkshire County Cricket The likely return of championship cricket to St George's Road, Harrogate, and Abbeydale Park, Sheffield, was high was high on the agenda of Yorkshire's general committee during their meeting at Headingley today
Aghawadda Gold, trained at Hazlewood near Tadcaster by Tom Tate, can lift the £100,000 Guinness Arkle Trophy Chase tomorrow on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival. Unbeaten in his three races over fences, the North Yorkshire gelding faces by far
York RUFC by Mike Allerton York's crunch fixture in their survival battle in Thwaites North 2 ended in a 10-0 defeat at Northumberland cup holder's Morpeth. York RI (stripes) on their way to victory over Stocksbridge. Picture: Steven Bradshaw With Davies
Notts Co 4, York City 2 Sentiment gets such short shrift in football. Just ask Alan Little. City defender Barry Jones and Notts County forward Kevin Rapley twist through the air as they challenge for a high ball City's Wayne Hall slides in to tackle Notts
When York trading standards officers wanted to call out an electrician, they did the same as most consumers. They looked in local directories and picked a name. Unlike most consumers, however, they already knew what was wrong with the electrical equipment
A Ryedale businessman whose soft drinks factory was washed out by the River Derwent flood is pledging to put the fizz back into his firm. Getting started: Pensioner Eric Monks cleaning up for his son in Welham Road, Norton. Picture by Nigel Holland Soul-destroying
Another few inches and the bullet would have entered Gunther Rall's heart - as it was it took off one of his thumbs. Former Luftwaffe air ace Walter Schuck looks over a replica of a Messerschmitt BF109 G6 at the Yorkshire Air Museum The gap on his left
One of York's biggest employers of the future opened for business today. Customer services director Stephen West with staff members celebrating the start of business today. Picture: Frank Dwyer Screen test: Customer service employees begin work at the
by James Kilner, Adrian Royles and Caroline Barrett THE DUKE of York was dubbed the people's prince today for flying into North and East Yorkshire to offer words of comfort to those whose lives were wrecked by flooding Prince Andrew arrives by helicopter
