Naked truth about VPLs They've been called "amazing," but, frankly, I'm sceptical about them... knickers that spell the end of the VPL (that's Visible Panty Line for those of you who are blissfully unaware of such vitally important matters). Apparently
Reader's letter The recent report on the North-South gap is another reminder of the competitive disadvantage that Yorkshire suffers from in comparison to other regions in the UK, especially those in the South ('New report highlights North-South divide
Reader's letter What an excellent comment on the way City of York Council is treating the elderly and disabled by way of increased home help charges (April 11). This demonstrates graphically the way in which the elderly of this country are being treated
Miners deserve this support The Government is, it seems, ready to subsidise the coal industry. Converted for the new archive on 30 June 2000. Some images and formatting may have been lost in the conversion.
York City FC: X-ray relief for City star Jones York City skipper Barry Jones looks set to miss next week's visit of Brighton after badly bruising his ribs in Saturday's superb victory at promotion-chasing Cheltenham. York City FC: Sertori makes his mark
Hundreds of jugglers and musicians entertained amazed crowds on Saturday as they paraded through busy city centre streets. AMAZING: Ben Higgs, from Hitchin, Herts, demonstrates his juggling skills in Museum Gardens, York Pictures: Steven Bradshaw Shoppers
Well, it had to come at some stage, and on Saturday it finally did. COOL COLIN: York City striker Colin Alcide gets in a challenge as Cheltenham's Neil Howarth tries to work his way through as Lee Howells (No 7) looks on. No, not the end of City's fabulous
Heart-broken York Wasps had what would have been their most impressive victory of the season snatched from their grasp in the most cruellest of fashions by Leigh Centurions. COME HERE: Wasps full-back Darren Callaghan tries to get to grips with Leigh's
Yorkshire twice lost the initiative against Durham and then the match in a frustrating opening to their Benson and Hedges Cup campaign. Chasing a 179 target, they looked in complete command at 122 for two with almost ten overs remaining and Craig White
A dislocated finger gave Richard Blakey the chance to guide Yorkshire to a Roses victory by four wickets with 27 balls to spare at Headingley yesterday in the Benson and Hedges Cup. SCOREBOARD Benson and Hedges Cup Yorkshire v Lancashire (at Headingley
Evening Press leader Children will always make a beeline for unhealthy food. Without adult intervention, many would struggle to name a vegetable other than the chip. So it comes as no surprise to learn that food producers target youngsters with snacks
The Government is, it seems, ready to subsidise the coal industry. This news comes too late for the 100,000-plus miners who have lost their jobs since the end of the 1984 strike. It will not resurrect scores of collieries closed in the meantime. But it
Mark Cain is planning to cite Leigh substitute Chris Causey after an ugly incident which marred a bad tempered battle at Huntington Stadium yesterday. COLLARED: Mark Cain feels the full force of Leigh's tackling as Adam Bristow and Simon Baldwin (scrum
Members of the Methodist and Anglican churches have met in York for a major celebration of grassroots co-operation between their communities. And the historic joint synod, held at Askham Bryan College on Saturday, has prompted a unifying invitation from
Blind runner John Turnbull beat thousands of London Marathon participants to the finish - despite having to be led round the 26-mile course. John Turnbull: "real buzz" John, 58, of Holgate Road, York, took a respectable four hours and ten minutes to complete
A huge cut in domestic burglaries in York this month has been hailed as a success for local police who are actively targeting known offenders. Figures revealed today show in seven days last week there were 15 burglaries across the city - compared to more
Controversial plans for a bus lane and traffic calming in Fulford are to be reconsidered after public opposition. Other proposals in the £950,000 scheme to help pedestrians, cyclists and buses on the A19 into the city, are expected to go-ahead but with
The Government is to throw Britain's struggling coal industry a £100 million lifeline. Ministers were announcing this afternoon the massive two-year subsidy to rescue several mines, including the Selby complex, and safeguard more than 3,000 jobs. But
People living near the River Derwent in North Yorkshire breathed a sigh of relief today after the threat of fresh flooding receded - for now. But worried Norton residents said they face at least another two years of anxiety before their homes are safe
A young father who lived for his family has died only ten days before his second child was due. John Cawkill in a family portrait picture with his wife, Trudy, and their first child, Hannah. Mr Cawkill died of cancer only a few days after seeing a scan
Reader's letter Those correspondents who complain about the level of councillors' expenses quite frankly don't have a clue with regard to this issue. Much of a councillor's allowance is recompense for items such as stamps, stationery and phone calls,
Reader's letter There is little doubt in my mind that had a vote been taken at the end of the public meeting in Nawton about GM crops at Beadlam Grange, the majority of the audience would have voted against this project (April 13). Applause for the proposal
Reader's letter Could I ask Coun Rod Hills to explain why, if there is no demand for the conventional swimming pools in York, I had to stand in a queue in the cold for two and half hours in order to book a place for a further course of swimming lessons
Teacher's facing jobs axe Teachers at three York schools face compulsory redundancy as their schools struggle to balance budgets hit by falling pupil numbers. Blind John beats thousands to finish London Marathon Blind runner John Turnbull beat thousands
Newsquest, publisher of the Evening Press, has taken a significant stake in the UK's No1 education website. Schoolsnet.com (www.schoolsnet.com), a one-stop site for parents, pupils and teachers, has been hailed No1 Internet start-up of the year by the
Staff and students at York College have hammered out a compromise after timetable changes brought about by last year's merger threatened to cause headaches for students who live outside York. From September, the college day was set to be extended by 30
A disabled woman has hit out at the callous thieves who took her car from outside her home and set fire to it. Christine Toyne, 53, of Garth Terrace, off Burton Stone Lane, York, said her white Volvo had been vital for her to get out and about. She suffers
Darren Gough has called upon former England all-rounder Chris Lewis to name names if there is any truth in his allegation in a Sunday newspaper that three England players have received bribes, writes David Warner. CALL: Darren Gough Lewis refused to reveal
York City skipper Barry Jones looks set to miss next week's visit of Brighton after badly bruising his ribs in Saturday's superb victory at promotion-chasing Cheltenham. UNDER PRESSURE: Cheltenham's Hugh McAuley clears as City pair Peter Hawkins and Steve
Will Garry be The People's choice? Garry Barrett, ex-Stone Cold Sober frontman, could be heading for the sunshine of Florida with Hull band The People Picture: Steven Bradshaw After 24 years rocking York to its foundations this could be a breakthrough
Demand for lessons proves pools are needed Could I ask Coun Rod Hills to explain why, if there is no demand for the conventional swimming pools in York, I had to stand in a queue in the cold for two and half hours in order to book a place for a further
Tributes were being paid today to jockey Paul Burke, who died at the age of 35 following a road accident in the United States. Mr Burke was a much-loved character in the North Yorkshire racing communities of Malton and Middleham, where he was based at
Teachers at three York schools face compulsory redundancy as their schools struggle to balance budgets hit by falling pupil numbers. Michael Peters: "very few schools affected" A further four schools have been forced to consider shedding staff - and still
