MPs and church leaders from North Yorkshire today backed the military action against Afghanistan. And they spoke of their hopes for a speedy end to the conflict and for minimal civilian casualties. York MP Hugh Bayley said: "Military action is necessary
FROM despair to joy in the blink of an eye, endings don't get much more implausible than that savoured by a nation focusing its gaze on Old Trafford on Saturday. But just a few hours earlier, the die-hards at Bootham Crescent had suffered something even
Depression will be one of the main causes of death world-wide within 20 years. MATTHEW WOODCOCK spoke to one York man about his experiences. This is Dave's story... DAVE Asbury sat in his darkened living room deciding whether he should kill himself. The
A new video could help get your tummy back into shape. MAXINE GORDON reports MOST new mums know that pelvic floor exercises hold the key to getting your stomach back in shape after giving birth. But how many women actually know what their pelvic floor
Q I think my husband has a drink problem - every night he drinks at home, falls asleep and wakes everyone up when he comes to bed. I've tried talking to him about how I feel, and all he says is that he works hard all day, and for me to stop nagging him
HUNDREDS of North Yorkshire residents turned up to an event aimed at helping them shore up their defences against flooding. Led by North Yorkshire County Council, the "flood fair" saw more than 40 exhibitors displaying products aimed at protecting homes
Q I am stunned by my wife's decision to leave me taking our three children, aged eight, six and five, with her. She has met with a solicitor and plans to divorce me. I've asked her to come for counselling, but she says it's too late and that she has made
READERS may have gained the impression from the report in the Evening Press (October 3) that no communication took place with bus companies about the impact of the A64 Copmanthorpe works on bus services. This is not the case and I wish to explain what
ITV is looking for Britain's craftiest tradesmen for a lighthearted documentary celebrating builders, electricians, plumbers and plasterers. We seek workmen, past and present, who have funny stories about nightmare clients and inside tips on how the job
POOR George Bush! Everyone agrees he lacks charisma, charm, wit, eloquence and a truly convincing democratic mandate. One thing he certainly does not lack is advice. William Dixon Smith, Welland Rise, Acomb, York. Updated: 10:05 Monday, October 08, 2001
THE first war of the 21st century has begun and British forces are in the frontline. This is a grave moment for the nation and the world. Committing troops to battle is the most momentous decision any Prime Minister can make. Tony Blair had to be sure
RAILTRACK has come to the end of the line. The most ill-conceived part of a botched railway privatisation, Railtrack was asked to invest billions of pounds to update Britain's creaking rail network and ensure passenger safety while making a hefty profit
THREE well-known figures of the City of York look set to be made its first Honorary Freemen of the 21st century. Actress Dame Judi Dench, composer John Barry and retiring chairman of York Civic Trust, John Shannon, have all been backed as potential recipients
THE leader of City of York Council has blasted a construction firm for what he called its "abysmal" handling of plans for an eyesore in Clifton. Councillor Rod Hills said Malton-based developers S Harrison had acted "in bad faith" by submitting a planning
KEEPING a mean eye on proceedings at Monk Bar Models, York, on Saturday, was James Bond villain Jaws. For visitors to the York shop, a Corgi collector centre, had plenty to get their teeth into - thanks to a visit from Jaws look-alike Gary Tiplady. He
DRUG dealers across North Yorkshire are to be targeted by a new police drug squad which began operating in the county today. The 20-strong squad aims to tackle dealers and suppliers, particularly those who pedal Class A drugs, such as heroin and cocaine
Leeper Hare York and District League League newcomers Sheriff Hutton took over at the top of division three on goal difference after they overcame the challenge of third-placed LNER Builders 4-3. Russell Holmes and Nick Wilson netted in the first half
MOTORISTS in York and North Yorkshire were being urged to drive carefully today after the region's roads were covered with debris and standing water by strong winds and rain. A spokeswoman for AA Roadwatch said several trees were blown down on country
Pocklington maintained their 100 per cent record in the premier division of Leeper Hare York and District League with a 3-0 win at home to Wigginton Grasshoppers. They stay top of the table on goal difference from Dringhouses, both teams having 18 points
A PEDAL cyclist killed in a collision with a van near Selby was today identified as Mark Garland. The 32-year-old security guard was cycling home from work at English Village Salads, in Camblesforth, when the accident happened at about 6.30am on Saturday
PEACE campaigners in York will be holding a silent city centre vigil tonight to mark their opposition to the bombing of Afghanistan. In what will effectively be an echo of Saturday's protest march, they will gather around the fountain in Parliament Street
A POWER station near Selby has been sold - only two years after being bought by American company Edison Mission Energy. The new owners are another US company, American Electric Company, who have paid £650 million for Ferrybridge and Fiddler's Ferry coal-fired
YORK City manager Terry Dolan has vowed to wield the axe in the wake of the Minstermen's 3-2 home defeat to struggling Exeter City. The City boss refused to hide behind the controversial ending that overshadowed Saturday's result, insisting City's downfall
CRESTFALLEN Graham Potter was left devastated after seeing his last-gasp leveller against Exeter City ruled out, but he admitted: "We got what we deserved". With City 3-2 down, Potter looked to have salvaged a precious point with his injury-time strike
MPs and church leaders from North Yorkshire today backed the military action against Afghanistan. They spoke of their hopes for a speedy end to the conflict and for minimal civilian casualties. They also told how their thoughts and prayers were with British
APPLYING feng shui, the ancient art of positioning furniture to create a more harmonious flow of chi, or energy, helped to boost turnover at the Healing Clinic in York tenfold. That is the claim of June Tranmer, founder-proprietor the natural health centre
Kieren Fallon, who had to settle for fourth-place on Golan in yesterday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe - won in scintillating style by Frankie Dettori on impressive York International winner Sakhee - travels to Catterick in search of more modest fare tomorrow
Railtrack chief executive Steve Marshall today resigned, describing the Government's treatment of his company as "shoddy and unacceptable". He handed in his six months' notice, leaving the future of the company in further disarray. A York employee of
Railtrack chief executive Steve Marshall today resigned, describing the Government's treatment of his company as "shoddy and unacceptable". He handed in his six months' notice, leaving the future of the company in further disarray. A York employee of
MOTORISTS in York and North Yorkshire were being urged to drive carefully today after the region's roads were covered with debris and standing water by strong winds and rain. A spokesman for the Environment Agency said a Flood Watch was now in place in
THE flooding season is here and I wonder why the council has not really done anything to help potential victims? I have heard a lot talk about dredging the river and it is said this will help cope with all the extra rain water. I have been told York never
THANK goodness someone has put into words what the users of the two day centres are all so worried about as rumours have been bandied about for more than a year ('Centres closure feared', September 27). These centres cater for people of every level of
MANY poor people in the world are surviving on one meagre source of income - harvesting the raw materials for drugs to the benefit of no one but terrorists and drug barons. It is appalling to think that one top professional footballer alone could prevent
SORRY to be an anorak, but your front page story (October 1) about the 0814 being the fastest scheduled train ever to King's Cross is wrong. Until the Hatfield disaster a year ago, and certainly since 1998, the 0815 arrived at King's Cross also at 0959
Afghanistan has long proved hostile to invaders. ANDREW HITCHON considers the tortuous military history of a difficult country FEW countries have a more fearsome reputation than Afghanistan when it comes to 'greeting' armed invaders. Experience suggests
FORMER Selby coalfield boss Richard Budge is back in business. The millionaire, dubbed 'King Coal', has bought a loss-making pit near Doncaster for £5 million, saving 200 jobs. It is understood one of the other bidders was UK Coal - formerly RJB Mining
A "HAVE-A-GO" heroine struck an armed raider in the face with a bleach-soaked mop to try to stop him getting away with a petrol station till. The female assistant manager of the Thrust station at Selby Fork on the A1 was confronted by a masked man brandishing
A CRISIS in two York nursing homes has seen elderly people - some seriously ill - told they must find somewhere else to live. The Evening Press can reveal that Blair Atholl Nursing Home, Haxby, is to close on November 17, giving its 26 elderly residents
Leeper Hare York and District League division one leaders Malton Bacon Factory lost their 100 per cent record as they were held to a draw at home by Huby United. Andrew Metcalfe opened the scoring for Huby early in the game. Nicky Cass made up for an
York Acorn's six-match unbeaten start to their National Conference League division two campaign came to an abrupt end as they lost 32-8 away to fellow title-chasers Hunslet Warriors. Acorn never quite got to grips with the quick direct running of their
MENWITH Hill protesters gathered outside the US spy base last night in the wake of the bomb attacks, waving flags which said: "Not in Our Name". Protester Anni Rainbow said the world was now in a "really frightening situation." "What we can do is so little
AFTER beginning the National Conference League division two campaign with five straight victories, Heworth suffered their second consecutive defeat on Saturday. Visitors Cottingham Tigers, with only one previous success this season, defied their lowly
IN an error-strewn Yorkshire One derby, Pocklington came from behind to take the points at home to Beverley, with five second half goals from fly-half Kevin Bowling giving them a 15-5 success. Pock made a lively start, but they lost a scrum against the
York's Yorkshire Division One visit to Hipperholme ended in a calamitous 31-10 defeat. After even exchanges, York were torn to shreds when their defence buckled against Old Brodleians' expansive handling moves in the last 15 minutes of the first half.
MOTORISTS in York and North Yorkshire were being urged to drive carefully today after the region's roads were covered with debris and standing water by strong winds and rain. A spokesman for the Environment Agency said a Flood Watch was now in place in
YORK RI's game-plan against Yorkshire Two leaders Dinnington was left in tatters as they finally bowed to a 22-13 reverse. The pre-match withdrawal of Ian Hassall and Ashley Casey through injury forced new signings Alex Smith and Stuart Watson to come
LEADING Muslims in York said today they were praying for peace in the wake of the latest developments in Afghanistan. Dr Shujja Din, chairman of York Muslim Association, said members already shocked by the death toll in New York were hoping that no more
The world first became aware of the Taliban in 1994 when they were appointed by Pakistan to protect a convoy trying to open up a trade route between Pakistan and Central Asia * The group made up of Afghans trained in Pakistani religious schools and former
THERE were mixed reactions on the streets of York today after the U.S. and Britain launched missile attacks on Afghanistan. Support for the retaliation was mixed with fear and even apathy as people waited for the next stage in the war on terrorism. One
SHEPPEE International Ltd, the Elvington firm with a lotta bottle was last year's Exporter Of The Year. Can it do the double? In spite of the strength of sterling, its exports of engineered products for the hot glass container industry all over the world
WHERE one Swallow usually makes a summer this time it made a Marriott and heralded the start of the BAM busters. Explanation: The Swallow Hotel, York, became part of the Marriott International Hotel group with a York Marriott branding in June - and that
IN only seven years Clive Owen & Company has become one of the top firms of chartered accountants and business advisers in the York area - and it believes in training with a passion Good enough reason for the firm, which in March had to move from
CRESTFALLEN Graham Potter was left devastated after seeing his last-gasp leveller against Exeter City ruled out, but he admitted: "We got what we deserved". With City 3-2 down, Potter looked to have salvaged a precious point with his injury-time strike
YORK City manager Terry Dolan has vowed to wield the axe in the wake of the Minstermen's 3-2 home defeat to struggling Exeter City. The City boss refused to hide behind the controversial ending that overshadowed Saturday's result, insisting City's downfall
