She emerges from the computer like a digital genie, ready to initiate a family in the ways of the Internet. But Connie, the face of AOL, has been rebuffed by the folk at advertising magazine Campaign. They hurtfully described her as "the most irritating
by Tom O'Ryan Fontwell promises to come to the rescue of racing-starved enthusiasts tomorrow by being the only scheduled fixture to survive the Arctic weather. Stormy Skye is napped to land the spoils in one of the televised races from the Sussex course
A York superstore manager is in line for a New Years honour - but not one of the Queen's variety. Ian Smith, manager of the new B&Q Warehouse in Hull Road, has been nominated as one of four finalists in an independently-run competition to find the
Leptospirosis is a serious and concerning disease for dog owners. It was encouraging to see that your newspaper article drew readers' attention to this matter (Disease threat for dogs, December 20). However, several of my clients have commented on the
Over the past few years the Evening Press has frequently reported to readers on the growth of donations to Martin House Hospice into our front garden bird collection box. May we offer our thanks to them, to Bishopthorpe garden lovers, to village children
York Rugby Union Club are hoping for a thaw so that they will be able to play their home match against Scarborough tomorrow. It will be a rare meeting between the sides, who used to play each other regularly until the advent of leagues. Although skipper
St Catherine's Hospice has announced plans to move to new purpose-built premises at High Farm, Throxenby, on the outskirts of Scarborough. The hospice trustees' offer has been accepted and now a big public appeal will be launched, said Bob Clarke, the
A major overhaul of patients' eating arrangements is to begin at a North Yorkshire hospital following concerns that meals were not being eaten. The Friarage Hospital, at Northallerton, carried out an extensive survey of patients' eating habits which has
Pickering Town boss Jimmy Reid has issued a stark warning to his players - buck up your ideas or lose your place. Reid was seething after seeing his promotion-seekers held to a goalless draw by Louth United last Saturday. He has told his players a similar
The prospect of a full pint of beer is being welcomed by trading standards officers in North Yorkshire. The officers are toasting a long-awaited announcement by the Government's Trade and Industry Secretary, Stephen Byers, of consultations to ensure that
York Wasps supporters' club are running a bus for the Northern Ford Premiership match at Batley Bulldogs on Sunday, which kicks off at 12.30pm. Departure time and price are not yet confirmed but further details can be sought from Michael on 07703-344306
Officials at York City are attempting to secure more tickets for the eagerly-awaited FA Cup tie at Leicester City a week tomorrow. Minstermen fans have already snapped up their original allocation of 2,000 tickets after Terry Dolan's men won through to
Animal inspectors are calling for witnesses and information about a forest shooting that claimed the life of a rare bird of prey. The RSPCA wants to know who was responsible for the death of a young female goshawk on the edge of Dalby Forest. Although
Selby Abbey's new £4 million restoration appeal was given a massive boost today following an announcement that it would receive a £387,000 lottery grant. Abbey officials reacted with anger and dismay earlier this year when another application for lottery
York City midfielder Christian Fox is anxious to kiss goodbye to a miserable 2000 and show Minsterman manager Terry Dolan just what he' s been missing. The 19-year-old starlet made a surprise return to the starting line-up in the Boxing Day win over Macclesfield
A former York schoolgirl's on-screen persona in a series of television adverts has been slammed as "the most irritating star of any ad on TV." The magazine Campaign, considered to be the advertising industry 'bible', voted the AOL commercials starring
York City's Football League Division Three match at Cheltenham Town tomorrow has been called off because of a frost-bound pitch. The Whaddon Road playing surface failed an inspection at 2.30pm today after being affected by heavy overnight frost and some
I HOPE all Gazette & Herald readers have enjoyed the Christmas break as much as my family, and somehow this year there seems to have been an extra day to prepare for the great event, which meant that my annual last minute shopping at Yates was not
Following is a New Year message from National Farmers' Union president Ben Gill... LAST year saw us full of optimism for a New Year, decade, century and millennium. In reality, it could not have turned out much worse for British farmers and growers. The
When Tony Blair came to York at the height of the flood crisis, he said: "We have to make sure that proper flood protection is put in place. We are going to have to put more money into it." His deputy, John Prescott, on his visit to Ryedale, said he felt
Two men were this afternoon being questioned by police after a 100mph car chase in and around York. Other motorists had to swerve to avoid being hit as the car, followed at a distance by police, raced through the city streets. A number of vehicles were
HIS name may not be easy to remember, but M Night Shyamalan's accomplished, daring films are impossible to forget. Last year's trick-playing debut The Sixth Sense was still haunting the mind months later, and his second dark and creepy journey into supernatural
I agree with the graffiti writer - leave Coppergate alone, at least until advice is sought on how to get it right (December 23). City of York Council asked for opinions on the toilet block in Parliament Street - not many places can say the main feature
My wife has had her motorbike stolen for the third time in two years. I went to where I suspected it would be to find two youths apparently trying to push it in a local beck. They ran away on my approach but were named by four young children playing nearby
How dreadful! Some supermarkets and some Co-op Stores opening on Christmas Day. Is nothing sacred? Christmas Day is the day for family get togethers and more important celebrating Jesus's birth. Mrs M Grey, Melton Avenue, Clifton, York.
Messrs Quarrie, Stockton, and Smith (Letters, December 23) unintentionally expose just how foul were William Hague's pronouncements on crime and race. Stopping and searching people of any race has no discernible impact on crime. Recent Home Office figures
A York civil servant has received a medal for his 20 years loyal and dedicated service. Cliff Rowley, of Heworth, retired from Imphal Barracks, Fulford, in December last year but returned to his former workplace a year later to receive the Imperial Service
Elderly dog owners in York can take advantage of a dog walking service. There are three approved dog walkers in the city, working for the Cinnamon Trust, who will take your pet for a stroll, free of charge. Contact 01736 757900 to find out more.
Heworth will hope to kick-start their National Conference League division one campaign tomorrow but only if they can beat the weather. Struggling Millom are set to visit the York side, but the match (kick off 2pm) is doubtful because of frost and snow
A football signed by megastar footballers is on offer to the highest bidder with all proceeds going to our Hospice 2000 Appeal. The prized ball, signed by the Manchester United football team, is being auctioned at the Brigadier Gerard pub, in Monkgate
Harrogate Town will look to end a disappointing year on a high note tomorrow as they entertain Winsford United. Town, who endured a disastrous start to the UniBond League division one campaign with six straight defeats under Dave Fell, have since climbed
The number complaints received by the York Health Trust has risen to its highest-ever recorded level. The number of formal complaints stood at 114 in the period July to September, compared with 72 in the same period last year, and a low of 59 in the quarter
Taxi drivers say they are the hidden victims of the rail crisis, with passengers - and takings - down as "no one is coming to York by train any more". Dennis Dixon, of Station taxis, said that drivers are suffering as a result of the Hatfield crash with
Three means free for York children - provided their parents remember that 18 will be too late. Every child living within the city boundaries who has already passed their third birthday can have a free place with a nursery, playgroup, school nursery class
York City manager Terry Dolan has been forced to ring the changes again for tomorrow's trip to Cheltenham Town, a match that heralds a "massive" week for the Minstermen. City travel to Whaddon Road tomorrow in search of their third successive away win
York City manager Terry Dolan has reached agreement with Stoke City to keep in-form striker Chris Iwelumo at Bootham Crescent until the middle of February. Iwelumo's second month-long loan deal is not due to end until January 9, but Dolan has moved quickly
The leader of a youth club which could be homeless in the New Year has written to the Archbishop of York about its plight. The 85 Youth Club has been told to leave its base at Archbishop Holgate's School in Hull Road by the end of February because the
Official figures have been released this week which may show the economic effect of November's floods on retailers in York. York Minster Shop has declared that its sales for the first half of November were down 72.45 per cent, from £17,485.44 in 1999
A meteorologist today put York's snow no-show down to a one-mile exclusion zone caused by a weather front being blocked out by an area of low pressure. And Nancy Williams, a weather spokeswoman, said other parts of the county were getting extra rations
Plans to fast-track flood defences for Ryedale could be scuppered - because many Yorkshire local authorities will not raise their council taxes to pay for the work. Now the councils and Ryedale MP John Greenway are pressing the Government to meet all
Road and rail chaos, followed by the floods, brought misery to many in the second half of 2000, as Chris Titley reports in the conclusion to our review of the year July YORK TV licence dodgers were targeted in bus adverts declaring: "There are three homes
