The claims of Argentina for possession of the Malvinas (Falkland Islands) should be carefully considered. British colonialism still causes problems and is unjustifiable. The best way out would be to negotiate a phased withdrawal from the Falklands and
In a ballot held during February employees voted three to two in favour of a pay deal which reduces the working week by one hour in return for flexible working practices. This includes Remploy's knitwear factory in York, which has 87 employees. Remploy's
The great FA Youth Cup adventure continues thanks to the unquenchable spirit of York City's tyros. Forward force: York City forward James Turley surges forward challenged by West Ham's Stevland Angus. Picture: Steven Bradshaw Rather than bend to the pedigree
Job opportunities in Yorkshire and Humberside remain buoyant, according to a national survey of over 2,000 employers by Manpower, the global employment services company. In this region, 21 per cent of employers forecast an increase in job prospects while
Modern Davids stand little chance against the corporate Goliaths. As soon as an individual aims his slingshot, Goliath's team of highly-paid lawyers issue a writ claiming threatening behaviour. Not so long ago, a York-run web site poking fun at the world's
The White Rose Line, based in York, has reported a dramatic fall in the number of women applying for this year's vacancies - despite increased interest from men. White Rose Line crew member Anna Davey The company is recruiting 38 seasonal crew and bar
York City's FA Youth Cup yomp through history is on a par with the FA Cup semi-finals. Dramatic end: York City's goalscoring hero Christian Fox, right, is shown the red card against West Ham at Bootham Crescent after giving away a penalty with his last
True marital bliss relies on doing less than your other half, according to an American scientist. Customer Liz Siviter in the household department of Stubbs Ironmongers store, York. Picture: Frank Dwyer Research carried out by Chloe Bird, of Brown University
Alan Welch, bar manager at Scruffy Murphy's in Micklegate, York, with the St Patrick's Day green ale. Picture: Frank Dwyer Emerald Ale may look different - but it is, in fact, normal beer in content, with the normal consequences if too much is consumed
... but Asda show they care Traders in Norton have angrily denied rumours they profited from people's misery by raising prices during last week's devastating flooding. Stephen Shaw, who owns The Bakery, in Church Street, reopened yesterday after being
York Brewery is being forced to withdraw its spring beer after the giant Budweiser brewery threatened legal action. I'm not bitter: York Brewery's Tony Tomson with a pint of Bud ale The brewery, based in Toft Green, recently began selling a new product
A North Yorkshire couple who lost their son to human BSE are among dozens of families starting legal action against the Government for allegedly failing to protect their food from infected beef. Relatives of 39 people who have died since May 1995 are
Crusaders for a Yorkshire parliament launched their campaign in York today. Dr Chris Perring, watched by other delegates, is the first to put her name on the Claim of Right in York today. Picture: Garry Atkinson The proposed Yorkshire flag And they believe
House moves are a misery here 'n' there People often ask me what's different about living in England as opposed to the the US, and my standard reply is, "Everything!" Recently, though, I discovered something that entails the same frustrations, anxieties
Last year many people threw heart and soul into Tidy Britain Group's annual National Spring Clean, a campaign that encourages people to clean up their community, countryside and coastline. Once again I appeal for support for this year's campaign which
As a former student of Fulford School, I was devastated to hear about the horrific fire. I came home from university to see pictures of the school in flames. It was hard to believe that part of the place where I had spent the last seven years of my life
I am deeply concerned that the Government cannot or will not help those people flooded out of their homes on the River Derwent or anywhere else in Britain. If it had been in Bangladesh or anywhere abroad they would have been in there with millions of
I think the Local Education Authority acted utterly irresponsibly in the allocation of secondary school places. My child is just starting to explore the territory around where he lives. I am absolutely opposed to the idea of him having to walk or cycle
School Sport complied by Peter Wilmott The Under-12 'A' and 'B' York & District netball tournament took place at Joseph Rowntree School in wet and cold conditions. Joseph Rowntree U12 netball A and B teams with A team captain Heather Welsh, left and
Bradford & Bingley is kicking out the old-fashioned image of bowler-hatted men used in its logo and advertising. Beverley Healy, customer service adviser, with the Bradford & Bingley new look. Picture by Paul Baker The UK's second-largest building
Tim Easterby, represented at Cheltenham today by the mighty Barton, has more to look forward to at the Festival tomorrow when Simply Gifted boasts an outstanding chance of winning the Elite Racing Club Triumph Hurdle. "He's going to take some beating
The Duke of York is making more friends in Yorkshire with every visit. On Monday he flew in to see for himself the aftermath of the devastating Derwent floods. Some in Norton expressed disappointment that his schedule was so tight. But those who got to
Business newsline by Tony Seymour Companies are losing out on billions of pounds of revenue each year because of their lack of international language skills. Burnholme College pupils with Ashleigh McMillan, left, of the Department of Trade and Industry
Former favourite Malcolm Crosby may be a surprise candidate for the vacant York City manager's job. Malcolm Crosby City's board of directors have yet to decide their next move in appointing a successor to Alan Little, who was sacked on Monday. Current
A mother from near Selby died from an E-coli infection after being wrongly diagnosed by two locum doctors, an inquest heard. Paula Curtis, 34, who was the landlady of the Horse and Jockey pub in Eggborough, was first told she had pulled a muscle, then
Angry electricians in York have hit back following a council sting operation which they fear could lead to honest traders being unfairly branded as "cowboy" operators. John Riley, of Riley Electronics in Poppleton Road, York, who is worried that a recent
Monica Lewinsky, the most talked about woman in the world, sampled a real Yorkshire tradition on her visit to the region - fish and chips, mushy peas and a pint of bitter. Say Leeds and you're smiling: Monica shares a joke with Andrew Morton. Picture:
