Recently I tripped up and thought I had broken a toe and knee cap. A friend took me to York District Hospital's Accident and Emergency unit. I had hardly sat down when I was called to the reception desk and, after checking in, I had no sooner sat down
Barry Potter, chairman of York Natural Environment Trust (YNET), is correct that much correspondence has been generated between himself and the City of York Council (May 12). However it seems clear that it is Mr Potter's own political agenda that generates
Great, four days' holiday for many and an excuse to eat and drink and be merry ...it's the Millennium extravaganza. Visit the limitless events and celebrate in a manner never experienced since the end of the Second World War. Why? There is still as much
Former England international Jonathan Plaxton was top man in the Yorkshire Amateur championship at The York Golf Club. The York Union of Golf Clubs' coveted title had several times before eluded Plaxton, but the Fulford GC star finally pinned down the
A young cancer victim who proved an inspiration to family and friends has helped to raise £2,000 for the national Teenager Cancer Trust. CHEQUE-IN: Nigel Revell, right, of the Teenager Cancer Trust, receives the £2,000 cheque from Tadcaster Grammar School
Elizabeth Jones, York theatre boss, meet Elizabeth Jones...York theatre boss. THE JONES GIRLS: Elizabeth Jones, left, the new general manager of York's Grand Opera House, meets her namesake who has been executive director of the Theatre Royal since 1991
A Pioneering new test which could prevent the development of stomach cancer has been launched by the York Nutritional Laboratory. The ground-breaking test, which uses a pin-prick sample of blood provided by patients in their home, detects signs of the
Comedian Lenny Henry is at the centre of a scandal following allegations that he let a mystery woman into his room at a York hotel. The Royal York Hotel in Station Road, York The star, who is married to comedian Dawn French, was spotted by newspaper reporters
I was very relieved to read in the Evening Press (April 29) that Nestl Rowntree is to 'phase out genetically modified ingredients from chocolates made in York.' I had been dismayed to read in the Daily Mail (April 10) that Nestl UK was listed as a 'red
Teenage rugby sensation Rob Lee has made Acorn history by becoming the first player from the York amateurs to grace Super League. But the dream could rapidly turn into a nightmare for the 18-year-old who has been thrown into action in the middle of a
The England rugby union captain is embroiled in a scandal that threatens to heap further disgrace on British sport. Until yesterday, Lawrence Dallaglio was considered a golden boy of the game. His leadership on the pitch and his propriety off it had led
England's Rose, a filly named in fond remembrance of Princess Diana, can win her first race at Beverley tomorrow. Trained at Newmarket by Henry Cecil and the mount of Kieren Fallon, the three-year-old runs in the Kings Head Maiden Fillies' Stakes and
York Nutritional Laboratory is a medical research company that is earning a pioneering reputation. Last year it made national headlines with its work on food intolerance. The company is convinced that millions of people suffering from chronic illnesses
Weather was the winner of the second week of fixtures in the Evening Press Cricket World Cup. NDIA (Our Lady's II): Back row, from left to right, Hayley Bourke, Catherine Laws, Rachel Cloughton, Joanna Feasby, Rachel Sanderson. Front row: Laura Kilbride
Yorkshire Phoenix preserved their 100 per cent winning record in Division One of the CGU National League yesterday with a pulsating victory over Essex Eagles at Chelmsford by three wickets and with just three balls to spare. For the third consecutive
A dole cheat who kept his job at a concrete factory secret for four years illegally claimed benefits worth more than £25,000, a court heard. Robert Stewart, 43, who signed more than 70 forms falsely declaring he was not working and was entitled to income
Academic staff at the University of York are to strike tomorrow in a claim for more pay. Lecturers, researchers and other staff who are members of the Association of University Teachers, will be picketing Heslington Hall, King's Manor and other major
The Duke of York is to become patron of a York-based charity aimed at improving the quality of life for people in the region. The Duke of York during his visit to York's Bell farm Estate in 1996. He has now agreed to become patron of the York-based St
York is to provide a safe haven for scores of Kosovan refugees. City of York Council said this afternoon it was looking at ways of accommodating some of the 3,000 refugees who are due to fly into Leeds Bradford Airport next month. And the authority today
