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I wish to comment upon an aspect of the history of Hob Moor that did not appear in Stephen Lewis's fascinating reports (Evening Press, September 10). As I looked at the aerial photograph I could not help but imagine this area criss-crossed with runways
The son of the real-life James Herriot is preparing to follow in his father's footsteps by releasing a book about the life of the world's most famous vet. Jim Wight has written The Real James Herriot, a book which will put the family's side of the great
The match of the day in the National Conference first division on Saturday sees third place Heworth go to second place Eccles (kick-off 2.30pm). It is another big test for the Villagers against a side yet to taste defeat in the current campaign. Heworth
He may not be the next David Seaman, but Trebor Bassett goalie Mark Blades is obviously made of the Right Stuff. Despite conceding 38 goals in his team's drubbing by Leeman Athletic, he still walked off with the man-of-the-match award. "It could have
Give An Inch returns to Ayr tomorrow with excellent prospects of proving that lightning can strike in the same place twice. Twelve months ago Wilf Storey's diminutive four-year-old romped home by a wide margin in the Racing Channel Handicap (for the Elginton
Net-minding duties were decidedly bittersweet for luckless Trebor Bassett goalkeeper Mark Blades. DOWN BUT NOT OUT: Goalkeeper Mark Blades can still smile despite being buried under an avalanche of goals His team with a definite soft centre were crushed
Scarborough boss Colin Addison has offered transfer-listed York City defender Andy McMillan an escape route from his Bootham Crescent exile. OFFER: Andy McMillan McMillan, who played for Scarborough reserves in their 2-0 defeat by Shrewsbury yesterday
Small abattoirs, and those dealing with organically reared animals, could be the latest casualties of the farming crisis if increases in hygiene charges are imposed by the Government. The Meat Hygiene Service (MHS) is proposing increases in the frequency
Straw sculptures have become a familiar sight throughout East Yorkshire at the end of harvest time every year. Neil Thwaites was known as the Corn Dolly Man for years after creating works modelled from straw that would appear throughout the county in
The 80th birthday of Bettys Tea Rooms was celebrated in York today. Little Betty's branch manager Janet Parker, right, and sales assistant Joanne Quinlan celebrate Betty's 80th birthday The city's Lord Mayor, Coun Peter Vaughan, was among customers who
Detectives investigating an alleged attempt to pervert the course of justice during a murder trial have arrested a York man aged 28. Special operations police officers leave the Clifford Street offices of Trevor Cox & Co The arrest came just hours
I write after reading various articles recently in the Evening Press, about Shambles. My late mother, Mrs Eveline Mitchell (nee Horseman) was born in the Shambles at number 36, the Margaret Clitherow house, on July 8, 1913. She was born to a John and
The Stroke Association's Stroke Awareness Week will be taking place from September 27 to October 3. This year the campaign will focus on preventing strokes by having regular blood pressure checks. Thousands of GPs' surgeries across the country will be
I ask your readers' help with a biography I have been commissioned to write on the late Oliver Reed. Reed - equally well known for his rowdy and drunken behaviour as for his acting ability - was born in south London in 1938. During the 1940s and early
It is all very well for Detective Chief Inspector Lacy to say of the recent troubles in Tang Hall and Clifton: "The problem will only get better when we all fight it together." His police force has the resources, though admittedly not as many as they
A stipendiary magistrate was today continuing to hear evidence about the medical condition of a retired psychiatrist accused of raping and indecently assaulting former women patients. Dr William Kerr, 73, of Alne, near Easingwold, is facing four charges
A York kick-boxing club is celebrating a heavy medal haul at the European Martial Arts British Championships. Four fighters from the Aegis Kick-boxing Club picked up gold while a further two savoured silver at the Sheffield event. Craig Long took gold
Dudley Williams of Copmanthorpe is the singles champion of York Amateur Bowling Association following his 21-16 victory over Keith Ryder (Retreat) in the Persimmon Homes/Ideal Standard final. It was 14-14 after 20 ends but the experience Williams gained
Wilberfoss signed off for the season with three outstanding individual performances against Woodhouse Grange in division two of Horwath Pulleyn Heselton York Vale Cricket League. Geoff and Brian Room put on 140 for the fourth wicket before Brian was out
Computers are everywhere and affect almost every aspect of our lives. If you don't work on a computer, someone else will be working on one for you. Even at home there is often no escaping the screen or frustrations that come with malfunction. For if computers
Scott Boucher has arguably the best job in York - or the worst - depending on your point of view. TOP JOB: Scott Boucher in the cab of his tower crane 135 feet above York His office has by far the most stunning views of the city and surrounding countryside
The campaign to secure a national memorial to the women who served in the Second World War is nearing its fundraising target. Launched two years ago in York, the fund has nearly reached the £50,000 mark, according to trustee Mildred Veal, of Clifton,
Performances by York-based rail operators have improved, according to watchdogs. The Shadow Strategic Rail Authority said recent studies showed improvements in services during the past six months. The authority started a grading system to monitor performances
A mainframe computer central to North Yorkshire police operations has been found to have no back-up if it fails. External auditors of the force have found no contingency plans in place to back it up if the computer crashes. A spokesman for the auditors
The driver involved in a hit and run that killed an 18-year-old York teenager walking home from a party was convicted of drink-driving today. Lee Bardy: died after party in York But Beverley Jayne Scanlon, 36, was acquitted of any responsibility for causing
