NOT since the heady days of the 1980s have house prices dominated so many dinner party conversations. While the fruits of the Eighties boom were mainly enjoyed in the South-East, this time the property hotspots are dotted around the country, and York
Aggrieved York City chief Terry Dolan was a far from happy manager despite Saturday's confidence-boosting 1-1 draw at high-flying Brighton. "I am disappointed more than anything because I felt we should have had a penalty with virtually the last kick
Emperor's Magic, lucky to be alive, let alone back on the racing scene, can win his second race in eight days at Leicester tomorrow. The Norman Mason-trained gelding goes for the Pickwell Novices' Handicap Chase and, with Richard Guest in the saddle,
Neighbours in a York village were today mourning a young teacher found dead at his home. Andrew Clay, 31, was found hanging in a house in Copmanthorpe, by his father, David, and neighbour Jean Tutill yesterday lunchtime. His father had called round for
It was another result and point of mighty significance for York City. Few sides have come away from the Withdean Stadium this season with anything to celebrate. And even considering Tuesday night's morale boosting 1-0 win at Rochdale, few would have given
GEORGE WILKINSON took this walk before the foot and mouth outbreak prompted a call for people to stay out of the countryside. Walkers should save this for when the crisis is over. MID February was turnout the best winter walking for ages so I thought
I HAVE just read with great sadness of the crisis concerning the peacocks in Museum Gardens (February 24). It seems every time I open the Press, something wonderful about York is under threat - long-standing family businesses, the daffodils by Clifford's
STEPHEN LEWIS enters the silent world of the hard of hearing IT'S the sound of the toast that really gets to me. Paul O'Connell and I are sitting across from each other at a little tea-shop in Malton trying to have a sensible conversation, and every time
Q I am a qualified ITEC therapist and have recently moved into the area from the south. I would like to continue my studies in complementary medicine and would be grateful if you could give me any information on colleges in the area which offer post-graduate
An innovative science park could be expanded if proposals for a four-storey lab and office block are accepted. City of York Council will decide next week if the application can get the go-ahead. The facilities would provide a home for another science-based
The third annual Health and Beauty Exhibition, organised by the Evening Press, attracted more than 600 visitors to York's Monk Bar Hotel. Yesterday's event, sponsored by Tigi Haircare, featured demonstrations, give-aways and a hair-care roadshow. Exhibitors
Harrogate's promotion drive in National League division two suffered a possibly fatal blow at leaders Bracknell whose juggernaut pack, coached by ex-England prop Paul Rendall, dominated the game. Bracknell, as Harrogate's coach Ralph Zoing expected, played
Scarborough's Peasholm Park, one of the resort's best-known holiday attractions, is set to get its biggest facelift since its creation about 80 years ago. Famed for its gardens, lake and island, the park is now listed in the English Heritage register
York's 43-0 defeat at Clifton Park by second-placed Darlington could be represented as a miner triumph as their visit before Christmas to the Durham club resulted in a 93 points hammering. This time York fielded a rather stronger side, but like in their
Malton and Norton Rugby Union Club are now only one step away from playing at Twickenham after their 52-3 triumph in their Tetley's Bitter Vase quarter-final away to Old Newtonians on Saturday. The travelling masses from Malton, who outnumbered their
A woman thought to be York's oldest citizen was celebrating her 106th birthday today with a visit from the Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Shan Braund, and the Sheriff of York, Barrie Ferguson. Emily Cook, of Limetree House, Upper Poppleton, and her family
LEEPER Hare York and District League division two leaders Hammerton United beat Copmanthorpe 3-1. Mark Latimer, Ian Haydon and James Lambert put Hammerton 3-0 ahead before Darren Starkey reduced the arrears for Copmanthorpe. Huby moved into third spot
Leeper Hare York and District League division one leaders Haxby Town were beaten and their nearest rivals Nestle Rowntree held to a draw on Saturday. Haxby lost 2-0 to Malton Bacon Factory while Rowntree were held 2-2 at Fulford. Centre back Darren Rushworth
Leeper Hare York and District League premier division leaders Huntington Rovers were beaten 2-1 at Dringhouses. Pat Noon put the visitors ahead in the first half from 20 yards. Neil Ducy equalised in the second half and though Huntington fought back they
Heroin is tightening its grip on Ryedale - and crime is rising as a result. Police have identified a number of core heroin users in the district. Now they want householders to report anyone they suspect is dealing in the drug. Sergeant Ian Woolley, of
Injuries are threatening to pile more personnel problems onto York Wasps' already depleted squad. After yesterday's 48-6 home defeat by Sheffield Eagles, coach Lee Crooks revealed that two players had played with a broken hand and another with a dislocated
As the battle against foot-and-mouth disease continues across the country, a North Yorkshire farming family tell of their fears for the future. A man is hosing down his green wellies in the farmyard at the Sowray family's farm. He is the Ministry of Agriculture
It was another result and point of mighty significance for York City. Few sides have come away from the Withdean Stadium this season with anything to celebrate. And even considering Tuesday night's morale boosting 1-0 win at Rochdale, few would have given
Ramraiders caused thousands of pounds of damage when they smashed into the front of a corner shop in York over the weekend. Staff at Co-op store in East Parade, Heworth, were today counting the cost of the raid after the culprits escaped with thousands
WITH the amount they're paid, I'm surprised that any of them dare put in anything less than their very best efforts. But, apparently, footballers are as guilty as the rest of us at slacking on the job. Some, like Aston Villa's David Ginola, have supposedly
WHEN German prisoner of war Frank Kamp was offered the chance to travel home in 1946, he jumped at it. After six years of war, four spent in the German Army and two in a forced labour camp in the US, he was thrilled at the prospect of seeing friends and
WHEN York played Halifax in the 1931 Challenge Cup Final it looked like they were going to race to victory. But the Wasps had not bargained for the resolve of the Halifax team, including a certain FT Adams, making a diving tackle in the photograph above
Injuries are threatening to pile more personnel problems onto York Wasps' already depleted squad. After yesterday's 48-6 home defeat by Sheffield Eagles, coach Lee Crooks revealed that two players had played with a broken hand and another with a dislocated
Former York Wasp Richard Goddard enjoyed a dream return to Huntington Stadium - and left his former club in the middle of their worst nightmare. It wasn't just the two tries and eight goals he scored that hurt. It was his overall brilliance, which he
Hungry hiker David Wiles finds a great pub with even greater food after ramping the chilly North York Moors Tired, footsore and half-drenched, we had two things on our minds; a hot meal and an open fire. The long traipse across the North York Moors had
Support for the Evening Press campaign to secure GNER a 20-year extension to the East Coast Main Line is flooding in from York's great and good. Since the campaign was launched last Thursday at York Station, messages of support have been received from
FOR decades, Museum Gardens in York has echoed to the shriek of the peacock. Now there is a danger this sound will disappear. Only one of these regal birds is thought to remain. Concern has been expressed about the decline of the peacock population far
The tragic loss of Young Kenny, many people's idea of this season's winner of the Martell Grand National, has robbed Ryedale trainer Peter Beaumont of a personal favourite, a horse who had spent all of his ten years at Foulrice Farm, near Brandsby. Young
House prices in York have risen more in the last year than in nearly every other area of the country, according to figures published this week. A Land Registry survey shows a 24 per cent hike in the city. And York estate agent Blenkin & Co, of High
What a difference a week can make in sporting circles. Just last Monday it was all doom and gloom in York following City's slump to the bottom of the Football League and the Wasps' record defeat by Widnes. Five days later and everything has changed. City
AT great risk to health, Bar Talk has gone chip crazy this week to mark the humble pub's contribution to National Chip Week. A no- holds-barred survey has been conducted seeing the best and the worst of chips in watering hole's around the city. Eaten
DAVE STANFORD takes it easy in a city of scholars OXFORD is 'that sweet city with her dreaming spires'. And also motorised school desks. Its famous golden stone university buildings have seen many of the world's leading statesmen and politicians, scientists
HOW I sympathise with the traders of Walmgate and Fossgate and their persecution by the parking officers of City of York Council (February 16). I traded from premises in Walmgate for around 12 years and was once threatened with arrest by a female warden
ON behalf of York and Ryedale ME Support Group I would like to thank the Evening Press for your help following the tragic death of Carli Barry. The interviews with Carli's partner, Danny, and friend, Jenny Gilmore were handled sensitively and hopefully
HAVING read the vituperative rigmarole vomited up by your columnist Chris Titley (February 21) I would pose the question I have asked before, which is -- what would you put in place of the Royal Family? With all its faults, it is better than other leaderships
Q I have been a migraine sufferer for years and a friend recommended I try Daoyin Tao - Chinese face neck and shoulder massage as it worked for her. I have not heard of this before, would I get help with my migraines? A Daoyin Tao (pronounced Dow-yin
A LITTLE over a year ago he was trying to keep his burgeoning football career alive with York City. Now he is making waves on national television. Andy Douglas's face is now familiar to millions as one of the stars of Channel Four's voyeuristic Shipwrecked
Harrogate Town have climbed further away from the relegation dogfight thanks to three more points from their UniBond League division one clash with sixth-placed Chorley. However, they had to defy a fine performance by the visitors to claim a 3-0 win,
Support for York's beleaguered peacock population has come from the other side of the Atlantic. The Beisel family, from the USA, responded to the plight of the birds that used to frequent the city's Museum Gardens and delight visitors with their splendid
Vandals have cleared out a York playgroup of many of its basic supplies leaving organisers demoralised and angry. Acomb Playgroup is based in a mobile building in Grange Lane, next to Westfield Junior and Infant Schools, and had been closed during the
Thousands of Girl Guides explored the world in a day during a special event at the Great Yorkshire Show ground in Harrogate. Guides from North Yorkshire were among those who took part in the day-long event which was designed to celebrate international
Lee Paterson could be heading for a step up to the professional game after another outstanding display for New Earswick All Blacks. Sheffield Eagles coach Mark Aston watched the All Blacks youngster in Saturday's 26-18 defeat at Sheffield Hillsborough
A teenager was arrested after allegedly putting a three-foot metal bar on a railway line in York. The 13-year-old boy was spotted with another boy as he placed the iron bar across the rails on the East Coast main line near St Helen's Bridge. A man saw
House prices in York have risen more in the last year than in nearly every other area of the country, according to figures published this week. A Land Registry survey shows a 24 per cent hike in the city. And York estate agent Blenkin & Co, of High
Aggrieved York City chief Terry Dolan was a far from happy manager despite Saturday's confidence-boosting 1-1 draw at high-flying Brighton. "I am disappointed more than anything because I felt we should have had a penalty with virtually the last kick
