JESSICA Steel will never be a Pop Idol but that doesn't mean to say she will never be a superstar. The 19-year-old York singer, hairdresser and sometime Debenham's assistant, failed two auditions in Manchester for the ITV1 wannabe show Pop Idol which
COSMIC news for York City fans arrived this week with a high-flying star joining the red ranks. Unfortunately, Terry Dolan has not beefed-up his squad by signing the likes of a Zidane, Beckham or Figo. But the news is even more astronomical than that
I WONDER how many people sit in the traffic on the two roads around York and curse. These roads are of course the A64 and the A1237 ring road. It would seem those responsible have decided that, because much of the traffic from the A1237 had moved onto
I AM writing to correct the restaurant review of the Hilton York (September 30). The Evening Press stated that the hotel had no disabled access. As many of our guests are aware, we have a ramp from the street into the foyer, and full wheelchair access
ON September 22, the Albert Fisher Group held a five-a-side football tournament at the Friends of the Hopgrove Playing Fields Association's ground, Malton Road, York. Teams gathered from all over England, Scotland and Holland to enjoy a social event which
REGARDING recent reports in the Evening Press, the latest on October 2, why are so many naked men to be seen running around town and countryside? Is it something in the water or could it be 'global' warming? A L Rowntree, Walmer Carr, Wigginton, York.
When Brenda Poller's garden was overhauled, the TV cameras were there to record every move. MAXINE GORDON reports. IT'S the phonecall most of us can only dream about: a TV producer wondering if you would like a garden makeover - totally free. York complementary
RICHARD FOSTER took his three children on a quest to discover the secret of life SCIENCE is fun - that's the message of an attraction for all the family that combines cutting edge technology with simply having a good time. Life Interactive World, which
RICCALL'S Rob Osman (Clifton CC) pulled off a fine result in the Lincoln Wheelers Road Race when he took second place to Ben Sheldon (VC Voodoo). Osman attacked within the first mile of the 57-mile event, instigating the formation of a ten-strong break
NORTH Yorkshire and York runners shone in the Manchester Marathon, where organisers used the course scheduled for next year's Commonwealth Games Marathon. The overall winner was Bingley Harrier, Chris Carriss in a time of two hours 25 minutes 33 seconds
JOHN Pickering threw a splendid 115-finish for 18 darts as Mitre recorded an emphatic victory in their York Atlas Auto Services League division one encounter with Clifton 'B'. Mitre also had Dave Binks out in 21 darts and Russ Armstrong with 18, while
STEAM-cleaned toilets, chewing-gum free seats and laundered curtains will soon be on offer for North Yorkshire commuters as GNER goes spotless. The York-based train operator is investing £10 million in a new train cleaning regime set to make the fleet
TIMING could not have been better for The York Golf Club's Chris Brownlee. The Norwich Union worker was assured of a surprise conquest in the York match play championship final with his only birdie of a tricky day at Forest Park GC. Conditions were windy
FORMER Pocklington RUFC player-coach Gary Pearce has found the most unlikeliest of allies after claims he has poached players. Pearce, who now coaches at Hull, has been accused of enticing three players away from Bridlington, with the club now considering
THIS garish shop front has left York city centre traders seething. Businesses in Pavement say the newly-revamped Ball's Shoes - now called Shoe Carnival - is a "tacky monstrosity" that would not look out of place on Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The shop
GENEROUS York and North Yorkshire has raised more than £96,000 for the families of New York firefighters. The staggering amount, which has come together in only three weeks, has been raised through collections, open days and donations. More than £42,000
NORTH Yorkshire rider Kate Sigsworth was among the competitors at the Windsor International Three-Day Event. Sigsworth, from Raskelf near York, was competing in the Hartpury College Young Riders British Championship against the best eventers aged 21 and
WEDDINGS are always family affairs, but the phrase took on a new meaning for one proud York clan - leading a wedding service today was the bride's step-grandmother. It all came about after Jane Whitehead, stepmother of Clifton Moor resident Mandy Wadsworth
PROP forward Mick Hagan is set to reaffirm his loyalty to York Wasps by signing a new one-year deal. Local boy Hagan, 23, will be starting his fifth season in the Wasps' senior ranks, having first signed professional forms in December 1997 after coming
NEIGHBOURS of a York mother beaten to death by blind epileptic Anthony O'Connell today reacted to news of his death. The killing of Polish-born Krystyna Walton, 48, at O'Connell's home in Bouthwaite Drive, Acomb, in 1998, sent shockwaves through the community
GREEN-FINGERED readers have a new place to find plants, seeds and flowers with the opening of the Evening Press Gardening Club shop today. The shop, opposite our Walmgate offices, was opened by Evening Press editor Liz Page. Its first special offer saw
BAR Talk is nothing if not generous. This week, we have teamed up with the John Barras pub group to give away £140 of top notch nosh at the excellent Ainsty. The Ainsty has long been a landmark on Boroughbridge Road, York. Earlier this year, it was given
YORK Wasps are planning a major restructuring of the club's share capital, the Evening Press can reveal. Wasps' directors believe the move, to effectively reissue fewer shares at a higher individual price, will put the club on a more sound financial basis
PROP forward Mick Hagan is set to reaffirm his loyalty to York Wasps by signing a new one-year deal. Local boy Hagan, 23, will be starting his fifth season in the Wasps' senior ranks, having first signed professional forms in December 1997 after coming
Take The Stand, who romped home at Worcester recently, can double his score at Kelso tomorrow on an all-jumping day in Britain when jumping enthusiasts can choose between three venues. Trained by Ian Williams, Take The Stand goes for the NSPCC Full Stop
PEACE campaigners took to the streets of York today to make a stand against hostilities in Afghanistan. Shoppers looked on as more than 100 anti-war demonstrators of all ages proclaimed their message through the city centre. The marching group, including
George Wilkinson hits the trail again, for a moorland walk among the heather. Regular readers will have noticed that a couple of weeks ago the paper described me as 'incapacitated' (much to the amusement of my friends) and Victoria Ellis has kindly done
ON this occasion Ann was not able to join me so colleague Kate made her debut as a critical snacker. Last month, J L Hobson wrote to the Press asking how many readers could afford the luxury meals enjoyed by my colleagues? He wondered about the specials
AT a time when the world is crying out for racial and religious tolerance we get the thoughts of Lady Thatcher ('Thatcher In Attack On Muslim Leaders', October 4). Her inane drivel has inflamed an already tense situation. Shame on The Times for giving
CHRIS TITLEY joined a publishing party to celebrate the glories of Yorkshire. MOST villages have a church. Many have a pub or two. Some even enjoy a bus service. But few can boast of their own castle. One such is Ripley. The village, near Harrogate, and
HUNDREDS of York residents are set to benefit from a new £65,000 community play garden. The facility, which will be situated behind the new Holgate Park housing complex in Poppleton Road, was designed by local parents and children. It will include a bike
HONING his skills at York College helped stonemason Michael Goulding win a prestigious international award. Michael, a former stonemasonry student at the college, finished sixth in the world at the International Skill Build Finals held in South Korea.
Thursday is World Sight Day. To mark the occasion, health reporter Emma Harrison took to the streets of York blindfolded. IT WAS a daunting experience to have my world plunged into darkness... not the kind you get when you close your eyes, but deeper
A RETIRED York vicar and a former Lord Mayor are each playing a part in an ambitious Shakespeare project being launched in the city next year. The retired vicar of Clifton, the Rev Robin Fletcher, will play the Archbishop of York and City of York Councillor
PUB landlords fear their traditional bumper match-day takings will be hit hard with antiquated licensing laws forcing them to miss out on the chance to screen games set to be held in the small hours. An England win over the Greeks today would be enough
HARRY POTTER fever was brewing at a York school with only weeks to go before the release of the film version of the best-selling book series. Canon Lee School, at Clifton, turned over the usual timetable for its Year 7 and Year 8 students to a day of
YORK City Rowing Club have been left counting the cost after the cancellation of their second regatta this year. The events have been the key source of income for the club, but with their Sprint Regatta being hit by flooding - the same fate that beset
PARENTS and residents are to get their official say on the planned mergers of two pairs of schools in York after councillors gave the next stage the go-ahead. Public notices announcing the proposed mergers of Hob Moor Infants and Junior Schools in Acomb
RYEDALE horsewoman Tina Bennett, 38, is down in London this weekend competing in the prestigious Horse of the Year Show at Wembley. With her chestnut Arabian gelding Storm Gold she is hoping to win the Arab ridden championship. Five-year-old Storm Gold
MEMORIES of their honeymoon in a York hotel brought romantic couple Robert and Nina Woodfield back to the city to celebrate their silver wedding. Their break at the Viking Moathouse Hotel in October 2001 has been made all the sweeter when staff there
YORK Wasps are planning a major restructuring of the club's share capital, the Evening Press can reveal. Wasps' directors believe the move, to effectively reissue fewer shares at a higher individual price, will put the club on a more sound financial basis
POLICE are seeking help from the public to trace a former York resident who is believed to be missing in the city. Lisa Russell, 21, who may be using the surname Rayner, has not been seen for 12 days since leaving her home in Bradford. A North Yorkshire
NEW York City director Josh Easby insists he won't be pulling any punches in the Bootham Crescent boardroom - and has got the blessing of chairman Douglas Craig to fight his corner. Ardent Minstermen fan Easby will realise a lifelong dream when he finally
CONFUSED passengers using First York's new Metro service say they are being left stranded at stops - because they cannot work out when their bus is due. The Evening Press has been inundated with complaints from people who claim they do not know when they
NEW York City director Josh Easby insists he won't be pulling any punches in the Bootham Crescent boardroom - and has got the blessing of chairman Douglas Craig to fight his corner. Ardent Minstermen fan Easby will realise a lifelong dream when he finally
MINSTERMEN fans will soon be able to get their hands on City's new Evening Press-sponsored away shirts. The yellow shirts, worn with some style in the 3-1 win over Lincoln last Saturday and modelled by Graham Potter, pictured above, go on sale in the
DAVID WILES hunts down a great eating spot in the moorside village of Sinnington Style over content is a criticism that can be levelled at a lot of restaurants, bars and pubs these days. Some leave you feeling they should invest as much time and creative
