Evening Press Reader's Letter It is welcome news that the Government has supported the economic ambitions and plans of Yorkshire Forward. However, these plans have to be delivered. One concern is that regional planners, through Regional Planning Guidance
Evening Press Reader's Letter On behalf of The Salvation Army I thank the generous people of York and who contributed toys to the Richard & Judy Appeal on Good Morning TV and also Boots, Coney Street and Monk's Cross, which were the collecting points
Evening Press Reader's Letter I read with a wry smile your report on British Sugar, it's smell and what they are proposing to do about it - yet again. I was born nearly 60 years ago in the shadow of British Sugar and the smell hasn't altered in all that
Evening Press Reader's Letter How strange that Tony Blair has suddenly come up with a £15 billion offer for the NHS for the next four years. I suppose it's because he can't stand criticism from all sides, especially from Lord Winston, who later on had
Evening Press Reader's Letter It seems incredible to me that Moors murderer Myra Hindley was treated by no less than three specialists at Addenbrook's Hospital, Cambridge. In view of all the shortage of staff and subsequent bed shortage because of the
York City: Back in business In from the cold duo Martin Reed and Craig Skinner are men on a double mission - to resurrect their stop-start careers and the fortunes of York City. York City: Thompson spoilt for choice at Rochdale Neil Thompson has been
Beef-on-bone man's victory A North Yorkshire landlord was celebrating today after Trading Standards officers dropped their prosecution against him under beef-on-the-bone regulations. And a judge at York Crown Court has said that the Government, not North
Suspended Heworth ARL coach Keith Loft has had his ban reduced on appeal. He was originally banned for two years following a breach of club rules. But the reduced penalty means he is now banned from the club for six months with another six months suspended
Evening Press Leader In their desire to tackle one of York's worst traffic bottlenecks, city councillors were led up a cul-de-sac. They brought in consultants Oscar Faber, on the sound principle that a fresh pair of eyes might see a new solution to this
A housing development in York which would ban car owners from taking up tenancies has been given the go-ahead by City of York councillors. The development of 18 houses and two bungalows on land at the back of Bootham Engineers in Lawrence Street is to
Trade unions representing the 392 employees of Monroe, York, whose jobs are threatened by phased closure over this year WILL fight for the York shock absorber plant to remain open, either in full or in part. Technically, the closure order from the Belgian
Beer drinkers had to draw straws for the last pint after barrels in a Strensall pub ran dry, the landlady has claimed. WE'RE NOT BITTER: Cheryl Smith, landlady of the Ship Inn, Strensall, enjoys a drink with regulars. Drinkers had to draw straws for the
Evening Press reporter The Duke of York is coming to York Minster on February 2 to launch a special bells appeal, Buckingham Palace has announced. The Duke of York: bells visit The Duke will also be visiting St Olave's School, the junior school at St
A North Yorkshire landlord was celebrating today after Trading Standards officers dropped their prosecution against him under beef-on-the-bone regulations. Restaurant owner Chris Bowman celebrates his victory at York Crown Court today Picture: Steven
A North Yorkshire landlord was celebrating today after Trading Standards officers dropped their prosecution against him under beef on the bone regulations. And a High Court judge has said that the Government, not North Yorkshire ratepayers, should pay
Evening Press Reader's Letter As far as I know it has not been proven that nv.CJD is caused by eating BSE-infected beef or that BSE was caused by cattle being fed on meat and bonemeal. Most countries fed meat and bonemeal to cattle and some probably still
Evening Press Reader's Letter I am not surprised at the concern of the city council about the smells coming from the sewage works next to the new Park and Ride site at Rawcliffe. I, along with many local residents, did point out the folly of putting the
Right turn ban was wrong idea In their desire to tackle one of York's worst traffic bottlenecks, city councillors were led up a cul-de-sac. They brought in consultants Oscar Faber, on the sound principle that a fresh pair of eyes might see a new solution
Dato Star, unbeaten in two outings this season, can bolster his Champion Hurdle claims by completing a hat-trick at Haydock tomorrow. The nine-year-old, trained at Norton by Malcolm Jefferson, goes for the Red Square Energising Haydock Park Champion Hurdle
Evening Press Sport Scarborough goalkeeper Andy Woods is in a class of his own. The former Doncaster shot-stopper will be bidding to stretch his record to eight clean sheets when Boro face Northwich Victoria at the McCain Stadium. The previous best run
Football chiefs are to investigate claims of foul play by Spennymoor after their FA Trophy exit at the hands of Harrogate Town. The UniBond Premier Division side, who went out of the competition 3-2 on Tuesday night, claim that Harrogate fielded a player
Evening Press Leader The restorative power of music is well known. So perhaps ambulance driver Chris Myers should not restrict his singing career to Scarborough's clubs. A medical musical medley might ease the pain of those he transports to hospital.
Neil Thompson has been handed some welcome selection posers ahead of tomorrow's trip to Rochdale, writes Dave Stanford. Thompson, who confirmed both he and Steve Agnew will sit out the trip to Spotland, admitted Martin Reed's performance against Darlington
In from the cold duo Martin Reed and Craig Skinner are men on a double mission - to resurrect their stop-start careers and the fortunes of York City. Playing out of position, Reed won high-praise for his stirring performance in his first start for eight
Hungry hard workers have dismissed as nonsense a survey which says North Yorkshire employees go without grub at lunch times. Evening Press sub-editor John Henry refuels at his desk, a practice which is encouraged by many employers in North Yorkshire Picture
Why three specialists for a convicted killer? hat Moors murderer Myra Hindley was treated by no less than three specialists at Addenbrook's Hospital, Cambridge. Letter from Janet Berry of Camblesforth. Blair's NHS promises How strange that Tony Blair
Campaigners opposing controversial traffic plans for Bootham and Shipton Road in York today vowed to fight on - despite their apparent victory. Councillors have decided to drop plans to ban right turns from Gillygate into Bootham and for a "bus gate"
North Yorkshire man Jack Barnett has at last had urgent surgery carried out in St James's Hospital, Leeds, after it was cancelled seven times. Mr Barnett, 57, from East Ayton, near Scarborough, was taken from Scarborough District Hospital to Leeds after
