Angry flood victims from Barlby today demanded action, including compensation for devalued properties and immediate strengthening of flood defences. But the reasons why the flooded Wain Homes estate was allowed to be built in the first place remained
A York woman was today named as one of the dead in Saturday's horrific pile-up on the A1 (M) in North Yorkshire. She was Sandra Kay Jennings, 37, of Huntington Road, York, who was a passenger in the Vauxhall Carlton which overturned after hitting the
The Queen today praised the people of York for their fighting spirit in the face of devastating floods. In a message to those who suffered, she spoke of her sympathy, and passed on her admiration to emergency workers who showed tireless dedication during
In response to David Bell's letter of November 3, Harrogate Theatre cares deeply about its customers and we apologise that he had such trouble trying to book tickets for our recent production of Alice, A Chilling Ghost Story. The box office in our Victorian
It is such good news to hear that First York is planning to improve York's public transport services. I live in Woodthorpe and attend York Sixth Form College. As such, I don't need to use buses daily, so I am often faced with changing schedules and I
The Royal Air Forces Association York Branch thanks all those companies who donated to the Wings Appeal 2000. We also thank all those who donated to the appeal throughout the year. Cash from these collections will help those who have served, and those
This bicycle is just one of the great prizes up for grabs in this year's St Leonard's Hospice Christmas draw, in aid of the Millennium Appeal. Other items on offer include a Christmas hamper, leisure vouchers, toys, and a bottle of malt whisky. All proceeds
Little bookworms in York are excitedly putting together a list of books they would love to read after winning a literacy grant from the Nescafe Kids Club Challenge. Children from Clifton Moor Out-of-School Club won the £250 grant after applying for funding
A steam giant of the past is soon to roll back on to a North Yorkshire railway. A two-year project to restore the Southern Railways Class S15 steam locomotive is nearing an end in the North Yorkshire Moors Railway engine sheds at Grosmont. And it is hoped
Eight months after a crucial bone marrow transplant, Nicola Coates is flying off to Germany on a VIP trip organised by the Royal Dragoon Guards. When Nicola, from Wheldrake, near York, was desperately searching for a marrow donor last autumn, about 50
Wetherby has been allocated an extra racing fixture. Four replacement race fixtures have been announced by the British Horseracing Board because of the spate of meetings being abandoned due to flooding. The extra meeting at Wetherby will be on Monday,
Private security patrols are now in operation on the streets of York. The patrols, which are filmed on videotape, have been launched for a 12-month trial period in the Clifton area at the request of residents. Although controversial because of concerns
York's three top amateur clubs could play a part in rugby league history when the draw for the first round of the Silk Cut Challenge Cup is made tonight. Bangor Vikings will become the first club from Northern Ireland to take part, while Newcastle University
A Ryedale company's plans to expand and create more jobs could be in jeopardy if residents carry out a threat of legal action against a planning application. Pro-Pak Foods Ltd wants to extend its premises at a site off York Road, in Malton, on to an existing
City of York's hopes of carrying their hot form in the National Cup into the Northern Counties League were dashed as they dropped home points in a 1-1 draw with Hull. Having knocked their Humberside rivals out of the knockout competition with a golden
The Queen today sent a personal message of support to North and East Yorkshire people struggling to come to terms with the devastating floods of 2000. In the message delivered today to Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, the Queen also spoke of her admiration
The future of Malton Bacon Factory was under a cloud today after owners Malton Foods reported losses of £5.4 million. The loss, for the six-month period up to September 30, compares to a profit of £1.3 million for the same period in 1999. Parent company
CUTTING edge technology to revolutionise the steel fabrication industry is being developed by a Tockwith company, with help and advice from Business Link North Yorkshire. Quicksilver Profiling Equipment, of Marston Moor Business Park, Tockwith, near Wetherby
TRADERS at Clifton Moor are to have their own joint website. The website will be formally launched after months of preparation by the Clifton Moor Business Association at Minster Jaguar on the industrial and commercial estate on Thursday, December 7.
IN AN effort to stem the brain drain from North Yorkshire. the University of York is calling for closer links with York employers. Following a successful pilot scheme to encourage more graduates to stay in the county, the university has invited the city's
York City boss Terry Dolan confirmed today Peter Swan's playing career is over and declared: "We have lost our leader on the field". The club had been sweating on the outcome of a second specialist's report after a first advised the central defender and
Spin doctor, Harry Potter and Hogwarts, Blair babes, Frankenfood, netiquette and velvet divorce - are all words which pepper our language these days. But what do they mean and where do they come from? The answers lie in a newly-published tome from the
STEPHEN LEWIS gets some tips from the telephone nurses on how to stay healthy as winter sweeps in WINTER is the time when the health of the nation takes a general turn for the worse. Coughs, colds, sniffles, sore throats, headaches and chest infections
Anne Diamond has overcome personal and professional setbacks to kick-start her career again. MAXINE GORDON talks to the former doyenne of daytime TV about her comeback. I WASN'T too hopeful of ever getting to interview Anne Diamond. Just minutes before
Being at a loss to add anything meaningful to that which has already been written about Coppergate II, the Dome, floods, global warming, pensions, petrol, and the shambolic US presidential election campaign of Messrs Gush and Bore, I shall be unashamedly
WHAT'S the difference between a bra and a Bengali restaurant? All right... we all know women can fit into both quite snugly. But Pat Chapman's recently-published 2001 Good Curry Guide is nan too sure when it lists a York eaterie as the Bengal Brassiere
Lewis & Cooper's Centenary Tearoom, Market Place, Northallerton RUN the gauntlet of the delicatessen and the first-floor china and gifts and you enter an attractively-decorated tearoom. We found a table overlooking the bustling scene in Northallerton's
Book: New Flavours, BBC Good Food Magazine, £18.99 Recipes chosen: Pasta with bacon and wilted spinach. Lemon chicken with garlic and potatoes. Chef's CV: Seven chefs (no information). Ready, steady, cook: Both recipes easy to make. I didn't have to spend
FOOTBALL? What a game. Never does it cease to amaze. Just as the York City faithful were crying out for a pass of distinction, never mind a goal, up pops Kevin Hulme with a magnificent header to seal a vital win. Hulme's decisive blow only two minutes
The Silver Flood Control for the City of York closed formally at 9.22am on Sunday. I have been asked by many of the police officers involved in the operation to thank, on their behalf, the people of York for their help during the flooding. Everywhere
While sympathising with cyclists using the hazardous Tadcaster Road, I should like to highlight the fact that there is no route to Strensall which has cycle lanes or street lighting along its full length. Cycling along those dark and potholed roads is
A novelty chocolate bar aimed at Christmas shoppers has turned out to be a bit of a turkey for Nestl by offending the Church of England. The white chocolate Aero with a cranberry centre has been discontinued after a light-hearted slogan: "Stuff Xmas!
UP to 1,500 people are expected to pack York's Barbican Centre for the ideal start to Christmas - an afternoon of unrestrained festive cheer at the city's annual community carol concert. This year's event will be the 43rd annual carol concert and the
A Ryedale former solicitor has appeared before York Crown Court accused of stealing more than £84,000 from clients over a four-year period. Roger Anderson Hartley, 58, faced 33 charges of theft, including stealing from the estates of two dead people.
Diane Moreland included 140, 121 to game in 18 darts as Three Cranes flew to a 6-3 York John Smith's Ladies League victory at Puss 'n Boots. Julie Coyle and Freda Metcalfe registered a 19-dart pairs game as Brigadier proved too strong for Ox and Bev Harton
Pickering Town travel to Cleveland tonight to take on Northern League outfit Marske United in the second round of the FA Vase (7.45pm kick-off). Saturday's match with Marske was postponed due to the weather. "We want to get at least a draw," said Pikes
Members of York City Rowing Club began mopping up last night after heroic action beat the worst of the floods. Swift action enabled them to save all their boats as the boathouse, beside Len-dal Bridge on West Esplanade, was in four feet of floodwater.
A special service is to be held for North Yorkshire road accident victims - with the eight people killed in the last five days bringing the county's death toll to 82 this year. Police hope the commemorative service at Ripon Cathedral on Sunday will help
Tadcaster showed their resolve as they earned an impressive 1-0 win at Chapeltown in the Yorkshire League. The visitors were denied possession for long periods and were forced to work hard in defence, but in the end they could easily have won the match
CHARLES HUTCHINSON wonders what to make. Nigella Lawson suggests her chocolate cake. THE Independent had just published a spoof article on the Eighties style bible, The Sloane Ranger Handbook, when Nigella Lawson wafted into York, new cookbook in tow.
Railtrack has cancelled all official Christmas parties because the company is in "corporate mourning", the Evening Press can exclusively reveal. An internal newsletter warned staff: "In the aftermath of Hatfield, Railtrack is in corporate mourning and
There was a double disappointment for City of York ladies in the North League as they went down 4-0 at Blackburn and were then beaten 4-1 in a re-arranged game at Ben Rhydding. Against the Lancastrians City started brightly enough and were on top for
Evacuees of the floods could face more dangers when they return to their homes, fire officers are warning. The fire service is issuing health and safety tips to anyone going home again, as they face health, hygiene and electrical dangers. North Yorkshire
It's boom time for Radcliffe Borough - and it couldn't have come a moment too soon. York City's Sunday foes in the FA Cup first round have hit hard times, but the UniBond League division one outfit are currently on two cup trails that could swell the
Council workers stand united after working round-the-clock to fill more than 200,000 sandbags to save the Selby area from flooding. A vital 24-hour operation has been taking place at the county council depot in Selby, with more than 160 workers, including
Rosemary Conley triumphs with her new low-fat cookery book, finds MAXINE GORDON. Book: Rosemary Conley's Low Fat Cookbook (Century) £16.99 Chef's CV: This diet and fitness guru surely needs little introduction - particularly to anyone who has ever tried
Book: Cooler Than Chillies by Lesley Waters (Headline, £17.99) Chef's CV: Lesley Waters is a popular regular on BBC1's Ready, Steady, Cook. She is also a frequent presenter of the BBC2's Food And Drink. Lesley was senior chef at Leith's Restaurant then
Book: Larder Lads, by Louise Holland and Roberta Moore (Ebury Press, £12.99, paperback) Chef's CV: Capital career path has taken Louise Holland from the Dorchester and Mossiman's to in-house chef at cookery book mecca, Books For cooks and food producer
RAIL disruption has had a big impact on firms in York and North Yorkshire, particularly retail and tourism ventures, business chiefs report today. Organisations like the York and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, the North Yorkshire Federation of Small
NIDD Vale, one of Yorkshire's largest independent motor retailers, is investing more than £2 million to buy and develop the former Appleyards Rover and Saab dealership in Leeds Road, Harrogate as a new headquarters. In its most ambitious growth move since
York city boss Terry Dolan answered questions from across the globe on thisisyork last night. Supporters had questions on a whole range of soccer issues. For Dolan's answers, click here
Pat Issitt has been getting people fit for eight years and works at Courtney's Fitness Centre, Monks Cross, York QI have a secret desire to run a mile. I feel so envious of joggers who fly past me when I'm just strolling along. Can an unfit person like
VODKA, a Hollywood actress and a mix-your-own-scent kit are just some of the gimmicks attached to the latest perfumes in a bid to capture a slice of the lucrative festive fragrance market this year. Last year, customers were bombarded with wacky and way-out
North Yorkshire was already a dangerous place to drive - last year 76 people died on the roads, more than any other county in Britain. Frighteningly, that toll has already been surpassed in 2000. Terrible accidents in the last few days have left another
It was a first for this newspaper, and an undoubted success. Last night York City manager Terry Dolan took part in our inaugural online question-and-answer session with City fans via our Internet site. Supporters from as near as Burton Stone Lane and
