Congratulations to City of York Council for the work done to recycle plastic, paper, cardboard and tins at its city centre Foss Islands depot in York. But a booby prize for the authority as, yet again, the collecting point has been overwhelmed at this
D Jones (Evening Press, January 3) challenges me to justify the £60,000 extra cost of a "back gate" wheeled bin collection service for terraced areas. Let's assume a bin lorry, hoist equipment, driver, crew, fuel, insurance, etc together costs £45 per
Those who followed the detailed debate about the poor siting of the Northern Gateway Park and Ride will have seen the new proposals for the bus lane and associated nine sets of traffic lights proposed for the A19 along Bootham and Shipton Road. Users
We write to register our opposition to the proposed closure of Yearsley Swimming Pool. The pool is essential for local citizens to keep fit thus reducing the risk of ill health. Swimming is the best form of exercise for all generations. The pool is used
Home Secretary Jack Straw was very foolish to say that the English are aggressive, violent and intolerant and that devolution will lead to nasty nationalism. If he had said it about the Scots, Irish, Welsh, Americans, Jews, Arabs or any other nation there
Fear remains best detterent Keith Hellawell's task is thankless. As Britain's first Drugs Czar his brief is to stem the vast tide of illegal narcotics washing around the streets of Britain. It is a tough job; accordingly, he talks tough. Shameful attack
Rugby: Wasps' Aussie star heading for home Talented Australian import Andrew Lambert has returned home after playing just two games for York Wasps. Football: Fans group head for capital A protesting York City supporters' group are to attend a national
Blame it on flu Labour What has become of the once proud British race? As the workshop of the world we made everything from gizmos to doodahs, then sent them to each wrinkle on the face of the Earth. Today? We import everything. Even our illnesses are
Niki Dee, whose aim of running in the Rowland Meyrick Chase at Wetherby's Christmas meeting was scuppered by the weather, is all set to try again on the A1 course tomorrow. The Peter Beaumont-trained gelding has the £14,000 Monkton Handicap Chase on his
Tributes poured in today for former Yorkshire captain Phil Carrick who died last night in hospital at Steeton, near Keighley, aged 47. Carrick lived with his wife Ellie and daughters Emma, 19, and Philippa, who was 18 on the day her father died, at West
Popular rugby league personality Spen Allison has become the game's second successive winner of the York and District Sports Council's Service to Sport Award. SPORTING GESTURE: Spen Allison (left) receives the York and District Sports Council's Service
Keith Hellawell's task is thankless. As Britain's first Drugs Czar his brief is to stem the vast tide of illegal narcotics washing around the streets of Britain. It is a tough job; accordingly, he talks tough. Mr Hellawell's straight talking has made
Revellers see in the year 2000 outside York Minster York's year of Millennium celebrations are to be captured on videotape for posterity for present and future generations. Whether it was the huge celebrations at the Minster on New Year's Eve, the upcoming
Jack's 'racist' slur was the last straw Home Secretary Jack Straw was very foolish to say that the English are aggressive, violent and intolerant and that devolution will lead to nasty nationalism. Pool keeps us fit We write to register our opposition
An evening Press phone poll for our Save Our Swim campaign has shown an overwhelming response in favour of saving York's threatened pools. York City Baths Club chief coach Paddy Garrett, centre, with swimmers Robin Francis and Caroline Stone, who are
PC Arthur Swaine The York police officer arrested last week in an armed robbery inquiry has been re-arrested in connection with another matter. The policeman, whom the Evening Press has revealed to be licensing officer PC Arthur Swaine, was arrested and
The letter from T J Ryder (Evening Press, January 8), seems to suggest that city councillors should pay for all the festivities surrounding the Millennium out of their own pockets. I wonder if your correspondent is aware that the cost would actually have
Fireworks turn car into fireball Arsonists armed with fireworks are believed to be behind an explosion that rocked a York street and destroyed two cars. Constable in post office armed raid investigation is re-arrested The York police officer arrested
York's housing market is booming - bolstered by the city's burgeoning business parks and its speedy rail link with London. The prevailing economic climate in York has seen the city hailed as "a beacon for growth throughout the North" by international
BOYS AT BOOTHAM: The Poppleton Road team (left): Back row, Adam Benson, James Atkinson, Adam Dobson, Chris Pratt, Carl Stewart, Lee Wilcox. Front row, Chris Nicolls, Zac Loveley, Scott Milling and Ben Johnston. The chance of a lifetime is being offered
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has repeated his accusation that North Yorkshire County Council squandered 75 per cent of Government money intended for rural bus services. But the council has already answered his accusation. The timetable set for
A protesting York City supporters' group are to attend a national 'football conference' to examine how fans can become more involved in the running of their clubs. Fans Against Craig's Tyranny (FACT) organisers are heading for the Supporter Involvement
Talented Australian import Andrew Lambert has returned home after playing just two games for York Wasps. AUSTRALIA BOUND: Wasps' star Andrew Lambert The strong-running centre had made a big impression in his short spell at Huntington Stadium, but has
Developers are again considering the options for a piece of derelict land in Clifton, York, after years of wrangling over its future. ABOVE: The Imperial Hotel at the junction of Crichton Avenue and Kingsway North, York, when it was put on the market
Top athletes, performers and linguists could be groomed in York if six city schools pull in a £2 million cash boost for sport, music, drama and languages. PULLING TOGETHER: Steve Perks,15, left, of Burnholme College, Philip Gurrey, 15, of Manor CE School
An alleged child abuse victim has claimed that she was so angry with her tormentor that she nearly caused a scene in a pub more than 15 years later. The former resident at a children's home in Harrogate, alleged at York Crown Court, that friends had to
Concern was mounting today for the safety of a 14-year-old York schoolgirl who has been missing for nearly five days. Corrina Steele, who is also known as Corrina Laycock: she has been missing from her home in Bishopthorpe since last Saturday night and
Wannabe millionaires were flocking to National Lottery terminals today in the hope of scooping tonight's record mid-week jackpot of £30m. According to York newsagents, the rush has been on since Saturday's draw, when no-one won top prize for a second
Sue Pawson, whose car was destroyed in the explosion, alongside the Volkswagen Golf GTi which was also wrecked in the blast Arsonists armed with fireworks are believed to be behind an explosion that rocked a York street and destroyed two cars. People
