"YOU must be joking!" say these 18th century convicts. Australia may be a great escape for today's tourists booking their holidays at Travel Options in Patrick Pool but to Robert Sideway (Dave Parkinson) and John Wisehammer (Robert Hall) Oz was a place
YORK'S fifth park and ride scheme is set to go ahead on land just to the south of Monks Cross. A report to councillors released today reveals that there was a massive vote in favour of the site near Huntington Stadium, following a major public consultation
I WAS saddened to read in the Evening Press that Purey Cust Nuffield Hospital is to close (October 31). It is undeniably good for the city that it is being replaced by a more up to date, purpose-built hospital, one which will benefit patients both in
SKODA'S meteoric rise from lowly music hall stooge to European top-billing continues unabated. Sales show few, if any, signs of slowing, especially while the Volkswagen-owned company continues to produce new models and widening its range to reach virtually
Fireworks, parkin, sparklers, bonfires - we have one man to thank for the fun. But this year, of all years, we should remember who Guy Fawkes really was, says CHRIS TITLEY OSAMA bin Laden and Guy Fawkes - two men separated by four centuries who share
MUCH of what John Robinson said in his impassioned and sometimes angry speech at the National Railway Museum in York was right. Today's trouble on the tracks can be blamed on a history of under-investment reaching back almost to the industry's Victorian
In a relatively quiet weekend of match action York Amalgamation's Animals Hospitals Cup takes centre stage. All water below the city has been reserved for the fixture which may draw a reasonable crowd in the absence of any Winter Leagues to disperse the
A CONTROVERSIAL block of flats described by one York resident as "more suitable in downtown Nairobi" will be open for inspection this weekend. Home-buyers are being invited to look at the new five-storey block, in Walmgate, in an open day, which is being
FOX hunting groups in North Yorkshire which would normally now be preparing for their first meeting of the season are being forced to occupy themselves with other activities. Many restrictions imposed at the start of the year are still in force, preventing
YORK'S Nestl Rowntree company have won the right to display their Lion chocolate bar logo on the shirts of the Great Britain Rugby League team shown ahead of the forthcoming three-Test Ashes series Updated: 12:36 Friday, November 02, 2001
MANAGEMENT at the Purey Cust Nuffield Hospital have spoken out to reassure patients and staff that the move to new premises will not affect services or jobs. It was also revealed that the new hospital was unlikely to be in the city centre. It could be
A WOMAN suffered serious head injuries in a three-car crash on the A19 north of York. Phyllis Westwood, 67, of Shipton-by-Beningbrough, was in York District Hospital today, where her condition was described as "stable and comfortable". She was driving
A YORK postman was quarantined in his van for three hours after he found flour in two post boxes covering letters. Paul Maher was making a collection in Selby when he noticed white powder on and in two post boxes. "It was all over the place. I've been
YORK District Hospital is winning the cleaning battle as the latest results show standards have improved from "acceptable" to "excellent". The latest figures from the Department of Health for spring and autumn (2001), using a traffic light system to grade
TWO Tadcaster Swim Squad members represented Yorkshire in the English county age group championships, while 11 others bagged 30 medals in the Harrogate Junior Open Gala. Amy Clayden and Peter Webster were part of the Yorkshire team which retained the
A YORK businessman is looking positively to the future after he was vindicated in "a nightmare" county court battle. David Lawrie, who runs a sandwich shop and a delicatessen in the city, spent more than two years in a legal battle to claim about £17,000
YORK City Baths Club swimmers returned with more than 70 medals from events at the Harrogate Junior Open meet and Kingston-upon-Hull 'B' graded meet. The Harrogate haul included ten gold, 15 silver and 15 bronze medals as well as four top-three places
YORK will be well and truly jumping at Christmas if this new craze is as successful as the predictions for it. In another phase of the 1970s "retro" revival, the pogo stick is back - but this time it means business. On the Airgo Pogo Stick, children -
SCARBOROUGH Football Club's owner - and lone director - Darrell Littlewood looks as though he is on the verge of offloading the club. He took over the struggling club in April and teamed up with National Lottery winner Mick Taylor in what was hoped to
RAILTRACK chairman John Robinson has delivered a vicious assault on the Government, launching a salvo of criticism over its handling of the company's demise. Speaking among the proudest remnants of Britain's railway history at the National Railway Museum
MOTORISTS have been assured there will be no repeat of the Copmanthorpe traffic jam nightmare when the next big A64 project gets underway. The construction of an underpass to allow villagers from Copmanthorpe to get safely across the dual carriageway
A MAN was recovering in hospital today after being attacked by would-be robbers in the centre of York. The victim was left battered and bleeding after he was hit about the head by three men who confronted him in Micklegate just before 11pm last night.
Milo and his crew are trying to find the lost city and save it. Crawl through 18 exciting levels battling the monsters guarding the lost city as well the evil kidnapper of the lovely princess Kida. As you go, search for crystals to unlock new levels and
AS with every new Disney movie comes the franchised computer game. This is a pretty good game with a good mix of action and problem solving. The game follows the adventures of a zany group on their expedition to find the lost city of Atlantis. During
This version of Tetris crossed with Breakout has had a makeover to feature the characters from the Ghostbusters cartoon series. The idea is that you have to use your photon accelerator to launch bricks of different colours up the screen. If you manage
Another offering featuring the Ghostbusters with a host of things to keep your young 'uns occupied. This CD has different activities, such as a print studio, games, colouring book and a music workshop. On the print studio, you have the facility to make
PICKERING is one of North Yorkshire's tourism hot-spots - but these old pictures show the thriving community of yesteryear without the visiting throngs. The picture of the old Pickering Memorial Hall was taken in 1951. The hall has recently seen huge
Griff Rhys Jones doesn't think of himself as an actor but he does like a farce, reports CHARLES HUTCHINSON COMIC Griff Rhys Jones has made a habit of starring in farces. That great comedy actress Alison Steadman has never before appeared in a Feydeau
THIS is the time of year when Eileen Lavender and Brian Coates do their regular role-switching exercise. Eileen is busy directing rehearsals for the Rowntree Players' pantomime, Sinbad The Sailor, with assistance from Brian, while on Sunday she will be
A CORONER has called for an immediate investigation into the safety of beds at York District Hospital following the death of a 70-year-old man. York coroner Donald Coverdale adjourned the inquest into the death of Thomas Staveley to enable a full inquiry
YOUR report that there has been an increase in violence against public employees does not surprise me (October 29). The balance in teaching, policing, nursing etc, has tipped too far away from natural justice and common sense towards political correctness
UNTIL a brave government tackles our whole infrastructure, road and rail traffic problems will only get worse. It is time heavy freight and private vehicles were separated. While elderly roads struggle with ever-increasing volumes and weights, rail tracks
Harrogate councillors have raised the need to provide a continuing supply of affordable housing for local needs. They are also worried that high house prices are beyond the reach of many local people. So what does it do? It has effectively imposed a freeze
IF you were an aircraft crash rescuer or a fire-fighter, or know someone who was, we want to hear from you. Two reunions a year are held in different parts of the country when many old friendships are renewed and new ones made. Please ring me on 01625
SLEIGH days are here again. Santa is to touch down in St Sampson's Square, York, this Christmas after two years without a custom-built grotto to call his own. The new grotto, along with the city's improved illuminations, will help to make this a particularly
MOTORISTS have been assured there will be no repeat of the Copmanthorpe traffic jam nightmare when the next big A64 project gets underway. The construction of an underpass to allow villagers from Copmanthorpe to get safely across the dual carriageway
JOHN Smith's Bitter Cup holders Severus WMC were bundled out of this year's competition by a last minute winner from Harrison for fourth division foes Hemingbrough. Severus looked to be cruising into the next round after goals from Woodward, Moss and
SELBY Town boss Bob Lyon will try to steady the ship against lowly Buxton tomorrow after watching his side fall off the pace for the Northern Counties East premier division title. Back-to-back defeats against Pickering and Bridlington has left Lyon determined
THE FA Trophy will hand Harrogate Town an almost unwelcome distraction from their title push in division one of the UniBond League. Premier division outfit Colwyn Bay make the trip to Wetherby Road for the second round tie, but although there is £600
A YORK man died after being exposed to harmful dust while at work, an inquest heard. York coroner Donald Coverdale recorded a verdict of death by industrial disease on Glynn Dale, who worked for 20 years as a tool and cutter grinder at York firm, Armstrong
HEWORTH 'A' continued their victorious run in the York Conservative Clubs' Carlsberg-Tetley Snooker League with a 6-1 demolition of Fulford 'A'. Alan Reed surprisingly took the first frame for Fulford when he won on the black to inflict the first defeat
WIGGINTON Karate Club members won nine medals, including two gold, at the Japan Shotokan Karate Association National Championships held at Luton. Backy Hargreaves won gold in the in the youth mixed kata 6-4th kumite and bronze in the kyu, while Jack Smith
YORK RUFC's promising young second row Dan Greenwood has earned himself a starting spot in the Yorkshire Under-18s side for Sunday's Northern Division Championship clash against Durham. Greenwood, who has been on the bench for the county's previous ties
YORK Railway Institute are on course to match the efforts of Malton and Norton in the Tetley's Bitter Vase. Malton romped to an historic victory in the final at Twickenham in the competition last season, but now it is the turn of RI to fly the flag for
LEEDS United will tackle Swiss club Grasshoppers Zurich in the third round of the UEFA Cup. The draw, made in Geneva today, means David O'Leary's side will travel to Switzerland on Thursday, November 22 with the return leg at Elland Road a fortnight later
THE people's racehorse, Evening Press, looks set for a return to Redcar on Monday for her third competitive run. The two-year-old filly - leased by readers of the Evening Press off Norton trainer Tim Etherington - has been pencilled in for the opening
RUPERT the rabbit has hopped his away to a top award - after saving his owner from the threat of a serious fire. Rupert, who lives in Wetwang, grunted and stamped his back foot and led his owner Claire Davidson to her washing machine, which was pouring
YORK City should have had reason to be grateful for controversial referee Joe Ross as they prepare for tomorrow's trip to Oxford United. Chingford official Ross was the man in the middle who denied City an injury time leveller against Exeter City at Bootham
ABOUT half of all pig farms in North and East Yorkshire could be affected by a virus which is killing piglets. The extent of the disaster was revealed today after a leading East Yorkshire farmer ordered the slaughter of his entire herd of 1,400 sows because
BACK in contention Mark Maley is looking for happier returns from his second York City posting, starting at Oxford United tomorrow. Having missed last Saturday's 1-0 win over Macclesfield due to illness, Maley is likely to be the only fresh face added
HO, ho, hooray - Santa Claus is coming to town again! Father Christmas will get a new grotto in St Sampson's Square, York, later this month. Children will be able to stroll through animated scenes featuring huskies, polar bears, Santa's workshop and his
BACK in contention Mark Maley is looking for happier returns from his second York City posting, starting at Oxford United tomorrow. Having missed last Saturday's 1-0 win over Macclesfield due to illness, Maley is likely to be the only fresh face added
THE final of the big snooker tournament in York next month is already a sell-out. And demand for tickets for other big matches is also so high that the Barbican Leisure Centre will be almost full to the rafters. There is seating for 529 spectators at
Jumping fans will flock to Wetherby tomorrow for what is traditionally the north's first major meeting of the National Hunt campaign. The £50,000 Charlie Hall Chase, sponsored by the Peterhouse Group, takes pride of place and Legal Right is fancied to
Ooh, it's nerves time again. I can feel the butterflies brewing in my belly. I'll be back up at Redcar on Monday for my third race and I hope to do a lot better than last time as regards my finishing position. I think the last time I went there, which
Over on the PC, this game allows you to take part in the adventure yourself, reliving moments from the film. Join in with the team facing four games set in the world of the movie. The idea of the four challenges is that you help Milo and his fellow explorers
RAILTRACK chairman John Robinson has delivered a vicious assault on the Government, launching a salvo of criticism over its handling of the company's demise. Speaking among the proudest remnants of Britain's railway history at the National Railway Museum
