JUDGING by the implausibly long queues outside branches of Next this morning, the last piece of York's post-flood recovery is in place. These hardy bargain hunters are now as traditional at this time of year as the turkey sandwich. But they are certainly
The socialist anthem, The Red Flag, echoed through York Minster today as the funeral service for stalwart Labour councillor Carol Wallace drew to a close. More than 100 family, friends and fellow councillors, dressed mainly in black, filled the tiered
Bargain-crazy York shoppers were out in force today as the seasonal sales got off to a flying start. Hundreds braved the frosty temperatures, some from as early as 3am, to queue for huge discounts at the now-famous Next sale in the city centre and at
Premier division leaders Huntington Rovers suffered a bitter blow to their championship pretensions dealt by York Sugar on a day of comebacks. The Sugarmen twice trailed to the table-toppers, but not only did they counter with goals from brothers Pat
The mother of caged North Yorkshire arms dealer Peter Bleach today gave a cautious welcome to claims that her son could soon be freed. A national newspaper has reported that Bleach, who was educated at St Peter's School, York, could be let out of the
The Lord Mayor of York, Coun Shan Braund, clearly relished her opportunity to spread some Christmas cheer among hospital patients. Those staying in York District Hospital, or spending the day receiving hospitality from the Salvation Army, had celebrations
Scarborough eased to a comfortable win in front of their biggest crowd of the season against a Doncaster side who were never in the game. Scarborough's player-manager Neil Thompson opened the scoring midway through the first half with a deftly taken free-kick
The power of John Dudley and the pace of Ed Smithies got below-par Harrogate on the national league division two promotion trail in a scrappy exchange at the Woodlands Ground that ended in an 18-12 victory for the visitors. Four Ben Godfrey penalties
Player-coach Gary Pearce led the way with a 22-point haul to enable Pocklington to retain the Bottomley Trophy with a convincing 47-15 victory over Old Pocklingtonians in the annual Boxing Day 'Town v School' encounter. The OPs opened the scoring through
Revellers can now celebrate the coming of the New Year with a bop, after politicians cleared away antiquated legislation in time for this Sunday's festivities. Peers celebrated rising for the Christmas recess by passing what a junior Home Office minister
It is extremely difficult to give a reasonable spin to the very thorough 96-7 thrashing Darlington gave York in their re-arranged North Two East League fixture. That scoreline represents 80 minutes of purgatory for the injury-hit York outfit who conceded
A surprise arrival by baby Robert put Christmas back a day for Jane and Dan Boddy - but they didn't mind. Not due until January 19, Robert Nathan Boddy, weighing just over seven pounds, arrived at 10.17am on Christmas Day instead. The happy parents, from
The future of foxhunting is safe, the master of Ryedale's Middleton Hunt claimed at its annual Boxing Day meet. Frank Houghton Brown made his comments amid reports that this year could be the last time the traditional Christmas meet takes place legally
YORK RSPCA animal home workers are lamenting the fact they have no room at the inn this Christmas because of a staggering increase in the numbers of people wanting to get rid of their pets. The numbers of people asking the animal home to take in pets,
It wasn't quite what Bing was singing about, but a smattering of snow fell on Christmas Day across North Yorkshire. The small flurries did not get a chance to settle before turning to rain, but it was still enough to put a smile on faces of youngsters
After just one away win all season, now two in quick succession. York City are slowly mastering the art of away days. Three points are always to be welcomed but these were particularly satisfying; reward for doggedness, determination and the ability to
A 30-year-old man has appeared before a North Yorkshire court accused of murdering his father. Scarborough magistrates agreed to grant bail to Gordon Leslie Morrison, a scaffolder, of Queen's Drive, Whitby, who was accused of murdering his father, Harry
ARE you ready for the biggest party of the Millennium? The excitement is really beginning to build now as the last days of the century tick by and we all look forward to the dawn of a great new epoch. Hang on a minute, this all sounds vaguely familiar
MILLIE and Jim Cooper are celebrating their platinum wedding anniversary, a rare and remarkable milestone. They have seen some astonishing changes in their 70 years together. In York in 1930, the river was crucial for trade, the Castle Prison still bordered
I WONDER how many readers who own animals are just as fed up as I am with the number of fireworks that are still being let off. My dog is absolutely terrified when she hears fireworks going off and hides under the nearest bed quivering and refuses to
I USED to go to the designer outlet occasionally, using my pensioner's pass for the 37p ride. But now they have made it Park & Ride I can't use it because the single is £1.40. How long will it be before Clifton Moor and Monks Cross shopping centres
THE only way to prevent flooding in the Vale of York is to install a pumping station, probably in the area of Barlby, with a pipeline into the River Humber! The river levels could be lowered when heavy rainfall occurs. The benefits would be for the whole
IN AN article concerning the fall in petrol prices (Evening Press, December 18), Ryedale Tory MP John Greenway claims the Government has 'antagonised the rural community over fuel and that they have lost support over the issue'. In my work in the Ryedale
WITH reference to the article about parking restrictions in Heworth and Heslington (December 14), I feel the emphasis is wrong. The fact that parking is now being more rigorously enforced is not the problem; the problem lies in restrictions. I believe
CONGRATULATIONS to the boys and girls of the Royal Mail who work on their bikes in all weathers. What an excellent example they are setting to the young people, fit but lazy, who never consider any transport other than their cars. In the ten minutes to
A teenager was robbed of his mobile phone during a mugging at knifepoint early today. The 18-year-old man was approached by another teenager as he waited for a cab at a taxi rank in Stonebow, York, at 2am. He was asked to look after a plastic bag by the
A drive to recruit an extra 1,000 staff to help bring Britain's railways up to scratch has been announced - with Railtrack wanting the jobs filled in January. About 300 engineers and 700 signallers will be recruited from school leavers, graduates, those
A Christmas shopping trip turned to tragedy when a confused pensioner was killed on the A64 near York only hours after being reported missing. Police investigating the death of Maria Pierson, 71, today appealed for anyone who saw her in the six hours
Jamie Benn turned from villain to hero to clinch York Wasps' first point of the season in the most dramatic fashion at Huntington Stadium yesterday. Benn made up for a generally poor performance to slot home a brilliant touchline conversion and tie the
Hero of the hour Jamie Benn admitted he "saved the best until last" as his touchline conversion with the final kick of the game earned York Wasps their first point of the season yesterday. Benn needed to add the extras to Leroy McKenzie's last-gasp try
York City's Alan Fettis and Darren Patterson did their chances of an international recall no harm as they helped steer the Minstermen to their first clean sheet since October in yesterday's 1-0 win over Macclesfield Town. A notable face in the Moss Rose
Making up quickly after the odd cross word is the way Millie and Jim Cooper say they have reached their 70th wedding anniversary. A family party with five children, 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren, at the Haxby
A Social worker who endured "hell on earth" in an Arab jail for more than two years has been reunited with his family near Selby. Ian Bamling, 31, was today visiting his father and brother in Beal after serving half of a five-year sentence for possessing
'Honest' Joe Terry Dolan held his hands-up and admitted he got it wrong after his York City players handed him a belated Christmas present with a 1-0 win at Macclesfield Town. After last Friday night's sorry 2-0 defeat at the hands of Blackpool the City
