JORVIK Viking Centre bosses were making a little playful mischief with their invitation to Millennium Dome supremo Pierre Yves Gerbeau. The Dome's original ambition, to attract 12 million visitors, now looks embarrassingly extravagant. Yet Jorvik is due
PET prosperity is at an all time high. On Monday we brought you the tale of Rex, a Langton rabbit who lives in his own house. Today the focus switches to cosseted curs. The first hydrotherapy centre for dogs has opened in North Yorkshire. How have we
CAN someone please explain how the presence of a brothel (Evening Press, July 26) opposite a school can adversely affect children attending the school? I White, (visitor to York), c/o The Royal York Hotel, York.
ONCE again rural communities are to be penalised with the withdrawal of advance discounted rail tickets at small rural stations. We are already suffering with high petrol prices, uncertainty of the future of rural post offices and closures of village
I WISH to add my support to the campaign to keep the City of York Archives within the city centre and not 'shut away' at the university. I was recently privileged to be able to observe for myself the work of Rita Freedman and her staff and the excellent
THE brakes look set to stay firmly on council plans to cut the speed limit on York's outer ring road and enforce it with speed cameras. North Yorkshire Police will not back City of York Council's bid to get the 60mph limit dropped to 50mph on the northern
The North of England Championships saw a field of 90 struggle on a desperately low and clear River Wharfe around Tadcaster. One of the few anglers to locate any of the elusive chub was winner Pete Illingworth (Leeds) drawn on peg 154 at the bottom of
Director of coaching for the English Basketball Association Dave Smith believes a talented York teenager is set for great things in the sport - but only if he gets to go across the Atlantic. Smith feels that 6ft 7ins Les Hartland needs expert coaching
A YORK woman has claimed that she went to a Global Vacations presentation after being promised a Gucci watch - but is still waiting for her gift. Heather Knowlson, of Rawcliffe, spoke out as still more worried customers contacted the Evening Press to
YORK City goalkeeper Alan Fettis has missed out on a call-up to the latest Northern Ireland squad. Fettis was drafted into the squad for the first time in more than a year in April for a friendly against Hungary after Wigan's Roy Carroll was forced to
PROTESTERS have met with councillors on playing fields affected by a controversial proposal for a 'centre of excellence' for tennis in York. But more than a dozen Windmill Lane residents have hit back in support of the plans, which are being put forward
YORK City juniors enjoyed an impressive 2-1 victory over West Yorkshire League outfit Knaresborough Town last night. After a goalless first-half, Luke Ibbotson opened the scoring on 49 minutes for City when he took the ball past the Town full-back and
YORK teenager Ryan Carmody is getting ready to kickstart his football career - two years after being told he would never play again. The 19-year-old striker, who ripped a cartilage in his knee while playing for Lincoln City youth team in early 1998, will
AN ARCHIVIST suspended after speaking against plans to relocate York's historic records has gained support from the woman responsible for instigating the prestigious Minster library extension. Rita Freedman was disciplined after she wrote to councillors
THE stars will be out at Headingley tonight when Yorkshire Phoenix seek to complete a Roses double in the floodlit National League match with Lancashire Lightning. Darren Gough, Michael Vaughan and Craig White have all been given permission to play in
Position: head of youth development Born: May 5, 1958, Sheffield. Was skipper of the York side that gained promotion via the play-offs at Wembley in 1993. A legend in south Yorkshire football circles he achieved cult status at Rotherham and Sheffield
Position: first team coach Born: April 13, 1966, Bedlington Clubs, as a player: Nottingham Forest, Halifax Town, Chesterfield, York City (trial), Gainsborough Trinity. Coaching positions: Lincoln (football in the community officer), Chesterfield, York
Position: striker/midfield Born: November 11, 1968, Birmingham Other clubs: Swansea City, Coventry City, Notts Co (loan), Stoke City (loan), Swansea (loan), Wycombe Wanderers, Hereford Utd, Walsall, Exeter City, Cardiff City York appearances 1999-2000
Position: striker Born: June 24, 1981, Manchester Other clubs: None York appearances 1999-2000: 9 (2). Goals: 2 Diminutive striker who scored his first league goal with a clever chip over legendary 'keeper Neville Southall in a 2-2 draw with Torquay.
Position: midfield Born: October 21, 1970, Bury Other clubs: Blackburn Rovers, Plymouth Argyle, Wrexham York appearances 1999-2000: 1 (4) Goals: 0 Blighted by injury, Skinner has made only a handful of appearances since signing in March 1999. Placed on
Position: centre-back/ striker Born: September 1, 1967, Manchester Other clubs: Stockport Co, Lincoln City, Wrexham, Bury, Scunthorpe, Halifax Town York appearances 1999-2000: 39 (3). Goals: 1 Experienced campaigner who switched from defensive duties
Born: May 27, 1978, Leeds Other clubs: Oldham, Scarborough (loan) York appearances 1999-2000: 0 Goals: 0 McNiven's twin brother, Scott, plays for Oldham while his dad, also called David, played for Leeds United and was capped three times for Scotland
Position: centre-midfield Born: July 19, 1975, Newcastle Other clubs: None York appearances 1999-2000: 29 (2) Goals: 2 Came to prominence after scoring against Manchester United during York's Coca-Cola Cup upset of 1995. Skilful midfielder that has still
Position: right-back/centre-back Born: June 20, 1970, Prescot Other clubs: Liverpool, Wrexham York appearances 1999-2000: 38 (2) Goals: 1 Was voted player of the year for a second successive season by fans. Jones signed a new contract in the summer.
Position: centre-midfield Born: December 7, 1967, Farnworth Other clubs: Bury, Chester City (loan), Doncaster Rovers, Bury, Lincoln City, Macclesfield Town, Halifax Town York appearances 1999-2000: 25 Goals: 4 Combative midfielder who was sent off twice
FORMER York City boss Neil Thompson says he has nothing to prove in tonight's North Riding FA Senior Cup final between Scarborough and the Minstermen. Thompson, currently caretaker boss of the Seasiders, crosses swords with City for the first time since
Position: midfield Born: April 11, 1981, Aberdeen Other clubs: none York appearances 1999-2000: 31 (6) Goals: 1 A member of the England Under-16 squad, the highly rated teenager signed a new two year deal over the summer.
Position: wing-back Born: November 4, 1971, Coniston Other clubs: Carlisle United, Huddersfield Town, Plymouth Argyle (loan) York appearances 1999-2000: 7 Goals: 0 Signed by Terry Dolan on the eve of transfer deadline day from Huddersfield Town on a short-term
YORK City chief Terry Dolan expects Chesterfield to be among the Division Three front runners next season. The City boss watched the Spirerites overcome Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 in their first pre-season friendly and was impressed with what he saw. "Sheffield
YOUNG midfield marvel Marc Thompson doesn't have far to look for inspiration in search of teenage kicks. The York City squad maybe well-blessed with experience but it is the exploits of Christian Fox and Lee Bullock that Thompson is looking to match.
YORK City captain Peter Swan has been there and done that in the footballing arena. But despite 16 seasons, around 400 League games, Wembley joy and Wembley heartache, the seasoned sentinel reckons the best could be still to come. Swan, who turns 34 next
Manager: Alan Little Stadium: Roots Hall Capacity: 12,306 Last Season: 16th Comings and goings Out : Simon Coleman (Rochdale, free) Mark Beard (Kingstonian, free), Nathan Jones (Brighton, free), In: Damon Searle (Carlisle, free), defender Phil Whelan
Manager: Kevin Ratcliffe Stadium: Gay Meadow Capacity: 8,000 Last Season: 22nd Comings and goings Out: Lee Steele (Brighton, free), Mark Winstanley (Carlisle, free), Austin Berkley (Barnet, free), Scott Cookey (Hereford, free), Craig Herbert, (released
Manager: Brian Laws Stadium: Glanford Park Capacity: 9,183 Last season: Relegated from Division Two (23rd) Comings and goings Out: Chris Hope (Gillingham, £250,000), Lee Marshall, Gary Bull (both Grantham, frees) Justin Walker, Richard Logan (both Lincoln
Manager: Kevin Hodges Stadium: Home Park Capacity: 19,630 Last Season: 12th Comings and goings Out: Barrington Belgrave (released), Liam Ford (Taunton, free), Scott Paterson (released), Jon Ashton (Exeter, free), Ken Veysey (retired), Paul Gibbs (Brentford
Manager: Tommy Taylor Stadium: Brisbane Road Capacity: 13,842 Last Season: 19th Comings and goings Out: Kwame Ampadu (Exeter, free), Roger Joseph (released), Simon Clark (Colchester, free) In: midfielder Martin Ling (Brighton, free), midfielder Steve
Manager: Brian Little Stadium: Boothferry Park Capacity: 13,000 Last Season: 14th Comings and goings Out: Steve Morgan, Jon Schofield, Neil Whitworth, Matthew Baker, Paul Wilson, Michael Blyth, Jon French (all released) Warren Joyce (former player-manger
Manager: Chris Turner Stadium: Victoria Park Capacity: 7,229 Last Season: 7th Comings and goings Out: Chris Freestone (Shrewsbury, free), Gary Jones (Halifax, free) In: Goalkeeper Anthony Williams (Blackburn Rovers, free), striker Tim Sperrevik (Norwegian
Manager: Gary Bennett (caretaker) Stadium: Feethams Capacity: 8,500 Last Season: 4th, beaten play-off finalists Comings and goings Out: Marco Gabbiadini (Northampton, free), Peter Duffield (York City, free), Neil Heaney (Dundee United, £175,000), Steve
Manager: Nicky Law Stadium: Saltersgate Capacity: 8,880 Last Season: Relegated from Division Two (24th) Comings and goings Out: Tom Curtis (Portsmouth, £150,000), Jamie Lomas, James Dooley, Neil Pointon, Tony Carrs, Mark Gayle (all released), Steve Wilkinson
Manager: Micky Adams Stadium: Withdean Stadium Capacity: 6,000 Last Season: 11th Comings and goings, out: Mark Walton (Cardiff, free), John Westcott, Ryan Palmer, Paul Armstrong, Mark Ormerod, Martin Ling, (all released) In: Paul Brooker (Fulham, £25,000
Manager: Steve McMahon Stadium: Bloomfield Road Capacity: 11,295 Last Season: Relegated from Division Two (22nd) Comings and goings, Out: Andy Couzens, Barry Shuttleworth, Phil Robinson, David Bardsley, Gary Ablett (all released); midfielder Richard Forsyth
Manager: John Still Stadium: Underhill Capacity: 5,000 (approx) Last Season: 6th Comings and goings Out: Striker Marlon King (Gillingham, £255,000) In: Midfielder Austin Berkley (Shrewsbury, free) One to watch: Goalkeeper Lee Harrison. Bees fans reckon
In the first of an occasional summer series looking at life on York's riverfront, Stephen Lewis visits Naburn Marina. 'We got rocked to sleep last night," says David Stothard,peacefully. "We've got a double bed made up in the cabin and you can lie on
A TEENAGER who died after taking heroin ran away from home on being "grounded" by her mother, an inquest heard. Gemma Hunt, 16, of Queen's Terrace, Scarborough and formerly of Helmsley, was found dead by friends at a house in the town in May after a night
I WRITE in response to Mr Quarrie's letter (August 3), about the teachers' suspended sentence for slapping a child. He cannot know or express the feeling of "all right-minded, decent folk". He puts forward a bigoted view and ignores the larger issues.
YORKSHIRE Day Parliament Street market was absolutely brilliant. Just like the old days when markets were busy and full of proper British market traders. Very well run, very well organised. Customers, locals and tourists alike all agreed that Parliament
AN INQUIRY was under way tonight into how gallons of stinking sewage flooded under homes and into gardens in Acomb. Residents spent the day salvaging the mess amid a massive clean-up operation by Yorkshire Water and environmental health officers, which
I WAS disgusted by Rod Hills' comment concerning the report on councillors' pay (August 7) that it "carried the support of all parties." Why wouldn't it when they are proposing to pay themselves three or four times the amount that most people in York
Emma Harrison reports on a young mum who battled against cancer and has turned her energies into keeping other people fit and healthy. HOCK descended on the Davies family 18 months ago when Mum Lesley was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 37.
MAKE no mistake about it, we are entering a second golden railway age. That was confirmed when a man of the stature of Richard Branson, no less, promised to bring to York trains of such astonishing speed that you would arrive before you left, thus rendering
A CONGESTION-busting bid to improve a main junction on a major route into York has been shelved while a more extensive plan for the site is drawn up. City of York Council had planned to start work widening the roundabout at the junction of the A59 Harrogate
These three youngsters from Barbican Karate Club received awards for outstanding achievement at the club's junior grading examinations. Nine-year-old Nick Baker (left), a pupil at Copmanthorpe Primary School, won the trophy for Best Kumite (free fighting
A SPECIAL gathering of people who have one particular feature in common has been held at a North Yorkshire pub. No fewer than 60 local people bearing Britain's most popular surname were invited to mark the re-opening of the Smiths Arms at Beckwithshaw
OVERWEIGHT pooches can now lose unwanted pounds - with the help of North Yorkshire's first canine hydrotherapy centre. The hot water swimming pool - the ultimate complementary therapy for helping dogs recover from injury as well as shed weight - opened
NORTH Yorkshire health chiefs have welcomed a Government cash boost which will mean an extra 11 "critical care" beds in the county. A £1.708 million package for North Yorkshire Health Authority aimed at avoiding a winter crisis in the NHS will pay for
THE JORVIK Viking Centre in York has issued a cheeky invitation to Millennium Dome management to come and see how it's done! The top visitor attraction in Coppergate hopes its 12 millionth visitor will arrive on Thursday morning. And the Jorvik Centre
KEVIN Darley, who had a rare blank day at Catterick yesterday, can get back among the winners at Haydock tomorrow. The season's leading jockey has a host of fancied rides, including Astronaut, who can hit the heights in the Levy Board Handicap. Trained
SHOPPERS in York were bombarded by swarms of flying ants in the city yesterday. Pest control officers received many calls from York householders complaining of the ants in the streets outside their homes. Richard Haswell, who works for the City of York
CATCH a cricket ball and win £1,000 - that's the simple task awaiting York teacher Martin Jackson tonight. But add a few thousand spectators, a potential nationwide television audience and five other eager contestants desperate to pocket the cash and
"LOTSA' lolly" has been promised to two York charities as the Lord Mayor of York, Coun Shan Braund, revealed the recipients of this year's Lord Mayor's Charities Appeal. York Mencap and the Children's Society received a blank cheque marked "Lotsa' lolly
WARNINGS have been issued today to children on their school holidays not to play in North Yorkshire rivers or lakes. The Underwater Search Unit for North Yorkshire Police said youngsters should avoid areas of water in order to avoid tragedy. The warning
A SIGNAL just outside York Railway Station is under inspection after a train carrying hundreds of passengers overshot a red light. Railtrack's investigations so far have revealed that a GNER driver passed the red light by 20 metres after he misjudged
DRIVERS experienced serious delays on the A1 today after an accident left two workmen dead. The men had been on the back of a lorry which was carrying out road management work between Leeming and Catterick, when it was struck by an articulated truck at
Position: physiotherapist Miller is now in his 13th season at York City after suceeding Gerry Delahunt. Miller previously acted as physio to Guisborough Town, Stockton and South Bank.
Position: assistant youth team coach. Born: November 11, 1949 Dunfermiline-born Neaves, 49, was a part-time youth coach with City for nine years before turning full-time under Paul Stancliffe two years ago.
Position: manager Born: June 11, 1950, Bradford Clubs, as a player: Bradford Park Avenue, Bradford City, Huddersfield Town, Bradford City, Rochdale, Thackley Clubs, as a manager: Harrogate Town (player-coach), Bradford City, Rochdale, Hull City, Huddersfield
Position: striker Born: February 8, 1973, Bangor Other clubs: Bangor City, Stockport Co, Halifax T York appearances 1999-2000: 12 (11). Goals: 5 Bustling striker with a keen eye for goal, suffered from illness and injury last year. Was placed on the transfer
Position: midfield/ right-back Born: January 15, 1982, York Other clubs: None York appearances 1999-2000: 9 (1) Goals: 0 York youngster who was plucked from City youth team by Terry Dolan. Despite still having another year of his academy scholarship to
Position: centre-back/striker Born: 28 September, 1966, Leeds Other clubs: Leeds Utd, Hull City, Port Vale, Plymouth Argyle, Burnley, Bury, Burnley York appearances 1999-2000: 9. Goals: 0 Added stability to the City defence when he arrived on a free towards
Position: central defender Born: January 10, 1978, Scarborough Other clubs: None York appearances 1999-2000: 7(1). Goals: 0 Placed on the transfer list at the end of the 1998-99 season, Reed earned a first team recall last season but has still to establish
Position: wing back Born: May 20, 1975, Solihull Other clubs: Birmingham City, Wycombe Wanderers (loan), Stoke City, Southampton, WBA, Northampton Town (loan) York appearances 1999-2000: 0. Goals: 0 Former England Under-21 international who was Dolan's
GARRY Atkins was today mulling over the chance to resurrect his winning partnership with former team-mate Lee Crooks at York Wasps. Atkins and Crooks were both in the Castleford side which defeated Wakefield 11-8 in the 1990-91 Yorkshire Cup final. Between
Position: goalkeeper Born: March 27, 1982, York Other clubs: None York appearances 1999-2000: 7 (1). Goals: 0 Capped by England at Under-16 and Under-17, Howarth represented Leeds United in a six-a-side tournament in Singapore over the summer.
Position: right-back/ midfield/ centre-back Born: January 30, 1978, Boston Other clubs: Sheffield United, Hull City York appearances 1999-2000: 28 (8). Goals: 2 A regular under former manager Neil Thompson, Hocking has struggled to claim a regular place
Position: centre-back/left-back Born: November 12, 1972 Other clubs: Hull City, Brighton, Chester City York appearances 1999-2000: 0. Goals: 0 Signed on a free on the eve of pre-season after Terry Dolan missed out on bringing Bradford City youngster Mark
Position: wing back Born: October 25, 1968, Rotherham Other clubs: none York appearances 1999-2000: 26. Goals: 0 Only six players have played more games for City than Hall. After undergoing an operation at the end of last season, he signed a three-month
Position: goalkeeper Born: February 1, 1971, Newtonards, Northern Ireland Other clubs: Ards, Hull City, WBA (loan), Nottingham Forest, Blackburn Rovers, Leicester City (loan). York appearances 1999-2000: 13. Goals: 0 After signing on a short-term contract
Position: centre-back Born: April 12, 1964, Nottingham Other clubs: Nottingham Forest, Tottenham Hotspur, Leeds Utd, Bolton Wanderers, Notts Co York appearances 1999-2000: 29 (1) Goals: 0 Top-flight championship winner with Leeds, Fairclough made his
Position: striker Born: February 4, 1969, Middlesbrough Other clubs: Middlesbrough, Sheffield United, Halifax Town (loan), Rotherham Utd (loan), Blackpool (loan), Bournemouth (loan), Stockport County (loan), Crewe Alexandra(loan), Hamilton, Airdrieonians
Position: midfield/full-back Born: December 8, 1979, York Other clubs: none York appearances 1999-2000: 15 (6). Goals: 0 Made a dramatic senior debut in December 1998 when he came on as substitute against Manchester City and netted the winning goal.
Position: striker Born: October 1, 1978, Drogheda, Northern Ireland Other clubs: QPR, Manchester City, Plymouth Argyle (loan), Southend United York appearances 1999-2000: 34 (10). Goals: 11 A Republic of Ireland Under-18 and Under-21 international, Conlon
Position: midfield Born: May 22, 1981 Other clubs: none York appearances 1999-2000: 17 (8). Goals: 0 After a promising first year in the professional ranks, Bullock was handed a two-year extension to his contract at the end of last season.
Position: striker Born: April 14, 1972, Huddersfield Other clubs: Emley, Lincoln City, Hull City York appearances 1999-2000: 10 (6). Goals: 2 An £80,000 buy from Hull in November 1999, Alcide scored just nine minutes into his debut against Shrewsbury.
Position: centre midfield Born: Nov 9, 1965, Shipley Other clubs: Barnsley, Blackburn Rovers, Portsmouth (loan), Leicester City, Sunderland York appearances 1999-2000: 20 (+2 subs. Goals: 0 After being recruited from Sunderland in the summer of 1998,
SECURITY and success occupy the thoughts of a match-hungry Darren Edmondson. At the start of pre-season the 28-year-old right-sided defender committed his future to York City and immediately set his sights on promotion. And the right-sided defender revealed
THE man charged with turning York City from goalscoring zeroes to heroes has hailed the spirit at Bootham Crescent as second to none. And while it might be a number that most superstitious footballers dread, Peter Duffield is positively basking in the
Manager: Wes Saunders Stadium: Plainmoor Capacity: 6,003 Last Season: 9th Comings and goings Out: Wayne Thomas (Stoke, £250,000), Jon Nichols, O'Neill Donaldson, Michael Griffiths, Jean-Pierre Simb (all released) In: Midfielder Mark Ford (Lommel, free
Manager: Steve Parkin Stadium: Spotland Capacity: 9,195 Last Season: 10th Comings and goings Out: Jason Peake (Plymouth, free), Julian Dome, Scott Wilson, Dean Stokes, Andy Morris, Steven Lenagh, Michael Holt, Chris Bettney (all re-leased) In: Midfielder
Manager: Bill Dearden Stadium: Field Mill Capacity: 6,905 Last Season: 17th Comings and goings Out: Andy Roscoe (Exeter, free), Scott Gibbons, Lee Cowling, David Linighan, Gavin Bassinder, Martin Garratt, Gary Tallon (all released), David Kerr (Chester
Manager: Peter Davenport Stadium: Moss Rose Capacity: 6,028 Last Season: 13th Comings and goings, Out: Simon Davies (Rochdale, free) Paul Ware (Rochdale, free), Graeme Tomlinson (Exeter, free) In: forward Lee Glover (Rotherham, free), goalkeeper Tony
Manager: Phil Stant Stadium: Sincil Bank Capacity: 10,900 Last Season: 15th Comings and goings Out: Terry Fleming (Plymouth, free), Dave Barnett, Lee Philpott, Barry Richardson, John Vaughan, David Phillips, Craig Stones, Ian Wilkins (all released) In
Manager: Jan Molby Stadium: Aggborough Stadium Capacity: 6293 Last season: champions Nationwide Conference Comings and goings Out: Mark Druce (Woking, undisclosed), Steve Taylor (Evesham, free), Mike Marsh (Southport, free) In: midfielder Barry Horne,
Manager: Mark Lillis Stadium: The Shay Capacity: 7,449 Last Season: 18th Comings and goings Out: Jamie Paterson (Doncaster, free), Chris Newton (released), Richard Lucas (released now Boston United) In: midfielder Steve Thompson (Rotherham, free), striker
Manager: Noel Blake Stadium: St James' Park Capacity: 9,750 Last Season: 21st Comings and goings Out: Lee Ellington, Jason Matthews, Jason Rees, Kofi Nyamah, Jon Gittens, Darran Rowbotham (all released) Lee Jarman (released, now Oxford United) Danny Potter
Manager: Steve Cotterill Stadium: Whaddon Road Capacity: 6,114 Last Season: 8th Comings and goings Out: none In: Striker Jason White (Rotherham, free), striker Julian Alsop (Swansea, free) One to watch: Local lad made good Martin Devaney wandered into
Manager: Ian Atkins Stadium: Brunton Park Capacity: 16,651 Last season: 23rd Comings and goings Out: John Durnin, Stephen Halliday, Billy Barr, Graham Anthony (all released), Shaun Teale (Southport, free), David Brightwell (Hull City, free), Damon Searle
Manager: Billy Ayre Stadium: Ninian Park Capacity: 15,585 Last Season: Relegated from Division Two (21st) Comings and goings Out: Richard Carpenter (Brighton, free), Patrick Jennings, Lee Phillips (both released) In: goalkeeper Mark Walton (Brighton,
