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  • Such a great concert

    May I say how much we enjoyed the Christian concert, Hopes & Dreams, A New Musical For A New Millennium, in the Central Hall at the University of York. It was a great performance. Some of the artists were professional but many who took part were local

  • Walk for St Leonard

    It is time once again to invite readers to consider taking part in the annual St Leonard's Way Challenge Walk. This popular event is now in its tenth year having raised £57,000 for the day to day work of the hospice here in York. The walk takes place

  • Chris Titley

    You can't beat a good read Dear Book Lover, Thank you for your continued support. Our latest catalogue is enclosed. Inside you will find novels to touch your soul, travel books to move your mind and practical guides to plumb your boxroom. Great news!

  • Crown stays just out of City's grasp

    City of York Hockey Club regained their top dog status in the Northern Counties League division one with a fine 3-0 win over Wigan. Ready to pounce: City of York Hocley Club's Chris Dutton, left, causes problems in the Wigan goalmouth during his team's

  • 3,000 ask to star in new York film

    A former drug addict whose life story may be partly filmed on a York estate says he has had more than 3,000 replies to a plea for local people to act as extras in the production. London-born Stephen Smith says he plans to use the Bell Farm estate, where

  • North Yorkshire hits jackpot twice

    North Yorkshire enjoyed a double dose of lottery success today as three York men scooped a £20,000 scratch card jackpot and a village hall near the city received a £71,000 lottery grant. Friends Simon Allen, 18, Sam McKec, 27, and Owen Buckle, 20, from

  • Duke's visit brings a flood of protests from 'ignored' town

    The Duke of York's historic visit to flood-damaged areas of Yorkshire was mired in controversy today as a local vicar claimed residents of Norton had felt hurt and ignored. Walkabout: The Duke of York tours Stamford Bridge with local dignitaries Vicar

  • Why should we pay?

    Joan Dales castigates Rodney Hills over his criticism of North Yorkshire Police Authority (Letters, March 11). Although I agree that the policewomen who were subject to discrimination should be compensated, I have always wondered why the tax payer always

  • Don't spoil the song

    As spring approaches blackbirds are vulnerable. They have a habit of swooping low across roads when building their nests. A little care in our suburbs will help to reduce the mortality of this lovely song bird. D James, Huntington Road, York. Converted

  • Confiscate their cycles

    It is all very well for York City Council to tell motorists to 'get walking'. Obviously those laying down this policy don't walk on footpaths these days. If they did, they would order a crackdown on the yobs illegally riding on the footpaths and putting

  • Petrol prices in Britain are just one big rip-off

    The Government is apparently so concerned about the people of Britain paying more for necessities than the people of other countries, that is has set up a new quango to investigate prices. But first, the Government should look at petrol and diesel prices

  • Tykes fly in face of Phoenix protests

    David Warner on Yorkshire Phoenix rose from the ashes yet again for Yorkshire County Cricket Club yesterday when the club decided to stick with their new name in the National League this season despite strong protests from traditionalist members at the

  • Brilliant Barton can knock them for six

    Barton, the big hope of Ryedale at this year's Cheltenham Festival, can prove himself a true champion tomorrow by winning the £80,000 Royal & SunAlliance Novices' Hurdle and extending his unbeaten run to six. Trained by Tim Easterby and ridden by

  • Rotten to the core

    The resignation of all 20 Commissioners has rocked the European Union to its corrupt core. The Commissioners had to go. They had promised to abide by the findings of an investigation into alleged fraud. The subsequent report is nothing less than a devastating

  • Little's six and out!

    It started with a five-goal bang at Underhill, it ended with gasps in a school hall. Life and times in the city hot-seat Feeling the pressure on the bench. Urging on his troops before the beginning of extra-time in the division three promotion play-off

  • Farewell to a man of honour

    Like death and taxes there is one other certainty in football life - a manager will get the sack. Alan Little discovered that bitter reality yesterday when six switchback years as York City leader ended in dismissal. Amid the rancour of the supporters

  • Search starts for new manager

    Ailing York City today started the hunt for a successor to Alan Little after he was sacked as manager. Contender: Rudge Little's six years in charge at Bootham Crescent - and 11 seasons at the club - came to an abrupt halt when his contract was terminated

  • You can do it

    A massive rallying-call to get York City back on track was made by sacked manager Alan Little today. Away day: Alan Little says goodbye to midfielder Scott Jordan at Bootham Crescent today, above. Picture: Nigel Holland Forum stunner: City chairman Douglas

  • Equality campaigner attacks Government

    A North Yorkshire campaigner for the rights of men aged over 60 has attacked the Government for increasing winter fuel payments from £20 to £100 in last week's Budget. Retired postman John Taylor, of Norton, said the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon

  • Crossing victory for secret weapon Emma

    A schoolgirl has become the hero of her community by securing what scores of concerned residents have been struggling to achieve for decades. Emma Green, eight, holding her letter from the council, with Coun Hilary Saynor, on the main street in Stamford

  • The man who saved Pierre Victoire

    The owner of York's Pierre Victoire restaurant is about to become famous on TV as the man who saved the whole chain. A BBC documentary to be screened later this month charts the success of Richard Willis and his business partner after they helped take

  • Dick Turpin rides again

    Blame floods on MudBuster We know who is to blame for the great North Yorkshire floods of 1999. His name is Tim Pickard and he sparked it all off with his giggly rain dance. Tim is the partner of inventor Roddy Hall whose multi-noduled shoe-cleaning creation

  • MP's plea over licensing laws

    Licensing laws need to be liberalised to stop the "11pm rush" for food and transport when pubs close, Selby Labour MP John Grogan has stressed. John Grogan: call to stop the '11pm rush' He told the Commons more "flexible and liberal" closing times were

  • Trapper banned over cruelty to wild birds

    A man who trapped and caged wild birds got a three-year ban and a hefty legal bill after a court heard his cruelty meant a bird had to be put to sleep. Chief Inspector Paul Stilgoe, of the RSPCA, with the chardonneret bird trap. Picture: Paul Baker The

  • Little sacked

    Crisis club York City have sacked manager Alan Little. Alan Little: final visit to the Bootham Crescent ground today The axe fell on the club's third longest-serving manager after a run of ten games without a win pitched City into the relegation battle