While I do not have any quarrel with John Taylor's laudable efforts to gain winter payments and travel concessions for men, I take issue with his assumption that all women retire at 60. In fact only 15 per cent of women retired last year at 60 on full
I wish to add to the comments on the future of our elderly persons' homes (February 9). It was the independent Social Services Inspectorate which stated "that the services provided by the independent sector in York are cheaper than those provided by the
The University of York is linking up with four major American universities to take advantage of the growing global market in teaching and research. Together with Leeds, Sheffield and Southampton Universities, they are to form a partnership with the University
Sessions 'A' are 16 points clear of second-placed Bootham Conservative Club 'A' team in division one of Focus Fireplaces York and District Table Tennis League. Sessions, with only two players, beat Bootham Conservative Club 'B' team, Andrew Nicholls winning
Two Pocklington schoolboys have moved a step nearer England rugby union honours after being selected for the North of England Schools team. Sandy Mitchell has been chosen for the Under-18 squad and Matthew Webber for the Under-16s after impressing on
The enigmatic Green Green Desert, who gave notice at Doncaster on his latest outing that his winning turn was imminent, can fulfil that promise at Sandown tomorrow. The Paul Nicholls trained gelding goes for the feature race, the £12,000 Londesborough
Work has begun on the construction of a £3 million steel production line and already it has begun to make its mark on the countryside on the outskirts of Thirsk. The project is by - and for - Severfield-Reeve Structures and the 70,000 sq ft computer-controlled
Wobby the Wasp is suffering away-day blues after having his wings clipped by Hull Kingston Rovers. The new York Wasps mascot, sponsored by the Evening Press, had been planning to buzz off to Craven Park on Sunday for his first ever 'on the road' adventure
New York City boss Terry Dolan has landed his first Bootham Crescent catch - left-sided defender Mark Bower from Premiership outfit Bradford City on a month's loan. And the Minstermen's main man has not ruled out bringing in another defender to help ease
It's scissors out for the manager of York's oldest menswear shop, who fears the prospect of two more takeaway food outlets in his road. Tony Morrissey, of Anderson's, the shop established in the city in 1765, is protesting against a proposal which he
News that York is to become home to Britain's first drive-in cinema was welcomed by local people today. Asda plans to use its York store, at Monks Cross, as the pilot for a nationwide chain of car park cinemas before the end of the year. Filmgoers would
Millions are suffering needlessly from long-term illness because of undiagnosed food sensitivities, a York laboratory has claimed. The York Nutritional Laboratory, which tests blood samples from patients to detect delayed food allergies, has surveyed
Head teacher Angela Johnson amd pupils Tilly Dickenson, ten, and Cathy Rooke, 11, scratch their heads over the puzzling sign outside Fishergate School Is this the end of the road for Fishergate? There's certainly something fishy going on thanks to a new
SUPPORTING ROLE: Jean and Allan McTeer show a photograph of their daughter, actress Janet McTeer, who has been nominated for an Oscar The York parents of actress Janet McTeer were today celebrating her nomination for the film industry's highest accolade
Cyclists have been warned to look out for drivers opening car doors in their path following the death of a York man. A coroner also warned drivers to be cautious after recording an accidental death verdict at the inquest into the death of father-of-two
A 14-year-old York boy has been placed under curfew and will be barred from a street in the city after he became the subject of York's second anti-social behaviour order. The boy admitted that his behaviour towards people in the street was of such a nature
I refer to MP Don Foster's attempts to stop open-top bus firms taking advantage of diesel fuel subsidies meant for normal service buses ('MP Is Gunning For Tour Bus Firms', February 14). These open-top bus companies claim back 35p a litre off the normal
AA Milne's character was clearly prescient. "We will build it here," said Pooh, "because this is where I first thought of it, just by the wood, out of the wind". Life rarely imitates a story book but in this case council planners have excelled themselves
Exposed to full force of the law Immigration is an emotive issue. The case of the Afghans who came here as hostages and wish to stay as refugees provoked much passion. No doubt our story tonight about the Romanian travellers who raided a North Yorkshire
Football: Quick off the mark New York City boss Terry Dolan has landed his first Bootham Crescent catch - left-sided defender Mark Bower from Premiership outfit Bradford City on a month's loan. Rugby League: Wobby grounded by Rovers' ban Wobby the Wasp
Queen Mum is a big issue The Queen Mother is a human being, her supporters reminded us this week. It is a hard concept to grasp. She is treated like a State relic, wheeled out on special occasions to remind us of the longevity of the British monarchy.
Save Our Swim: Pool campaigners take to the street Cries of "Save Our Swim" rang through the streets of York today as protesters took their campaign to save a city pool on to the streets. Curfew imposed on York tearaway A 14-year-old York boy has been
Secondary school pupils have weighed in to oppose any possible York swimming pool closures. Two groups of Year Nine students at Easingwold School discussed articles written for the Evening Press Save Our Swim campaign as part of their English course.
The University Students' team scored two wins on their travels in ladies division two of York Badminton League. They were successful 6-3 away to Knavesmire and then scored an 8-1 victory at Market Weighton. Sue Cooper and Zoe Conway gained three straight
We are in danger of becoming embarrassed by the number of accolades being showered on our thespians. BAFTA-winning York actress Janet McTeer has now received an Oscar nomination. Last year former pupil at The Mount in York, Dame Judi Dench, scooped the
North Yorkshire brothers Simon and Guy Easterby have been called into the senior Irish squad for Saturday's Lloyds TSB Six Nations Championship clash with Scotland at Lansdowne Road. Blindside flanker Simon wins his first cap while older brother Guy,
Immigration is an emotive issue. The case of the Afghans who came here as hostages and wish to stay as refugees provoked much passion. No doubt our story tonight about the Romanian travellers who raided a North Yorkshire post office will spark more discussion
A series of construction contracts creating 30,000 sqft of new employment space is set to give a boost to a major North Yorkshire industrial park. Five new contracts for new offices, warehouses and a letter delivery office are under way at the 30-acre
Life imitates art at York's Pooh Corner AA Milne's character was clearly prescient. "We will build it here," said Pooh, "because this is where I first thought of it, just by the wood, out of the wind". Action on care I wish to add to the comments on the
A young father from a "good family" was today starting five years in jail after police uncovered his £100-a-day heroin dealing. Ian Gilmore, prosecuting at York Crown Court, said drug detectives forced their way into Paul Andrew Taylor's flat in Sowerby
FRONT CRAWL: Cathy O'Neill leads the protest march from outside the Barbican in York today Cries of "Save Our Swim" rang through the streets of York today as protesters took their campaign to save a city pool on to the streets. Hundreds of protesters
