THE controversial plans for the £60 million Coppergate Riverside proposals reached their final hurdle today with the start of a three-week Government inquiry. Protesters made their opposition clear as inspector Anthony Bingham arrived at York's Guildhall
It's good to talk - and Alex Hall makes her living from doing just that. MAXINE GORDON meets the voice of late-night radio IF there were an Olympic medal for talking, Alex Hall would deserve a place on the winners' podium. She is at the helm of the new
GENERAL Legal Protection Ltd, (GLP) the York-based legal expenses insurer, has joined the fight against reckless driving by uniting with RoadPeace, the national charity for road traffic victims. The marketing department at GLP has volunteered its services
IT'S a case of change of venue, and change of name for Hallmark Ltd, the York-based practice of independent financial advisers. The seven-strong team has relocated from premises in Clifton Moor to River House, the illustrious Ouse-side building which
THE North Yorkshire-based president of the National Farmers' Union today welcomed the "excellent" news that the last county in Britain has been declared free of the "dreadful blight" of foot and mouth. But Ben Gill warned that it could still be some weeks
PUPILS and staff at Westfield Primary Community School in Acomb, York, are celebrating being awarded the Quality Mark from the Basic Skills Agency. The mark recognises excellence in teaching and monitoring basic skills like literacy and numeracy. Westfield
A CHIROPODIST has been struck off after treating hundreds of patients in North Yorkshire with unsterilised instruments. Kevin White, 43, of Meadow Drive, Thorpe Willoughby, near Selby, was caught out by a manager investigating his failure to visit patients
CITY of York Ladies II hockey team resumed their season in division two of the Yorkshire League with a 4-2 win at Northallerton. York started brightly only for Northallerton to open the scoring after five miutes with a breakaway goal. Undaunted, York
A Fine fight-back by Selby Warriors was in vain as they lost their York Accident Cup crown thanks to a 27-26 defeat by Heworth 'A'. A successful conversion by Wayne Fennel with the last kick of the game would have seen the cup holders through, but he
JOAN Cockerill (Vaults) started 2002 in great style, recording 114, 125 and 88 checkout for 21 darts in York John Smith's Ladies League division one. However, Vaults found their glory was short-lived as only Sue Claydon added as Tracey Farmeary steered
YORK panto dame and TV actor Berwick Kaler is backing our campaign to Save City - and he's urging his audiences to show their support. Berwick has ad libbed the York City saga into his nightly performance of Jack and the Beanstalk, currently packing the
MEMBERS of the York jury who watched darts on TV instead of considering their verdict in a rape case are to escape punishment. The Evening Press reported exclusively on Saturday how the trial of a York teenager, accused of raping a 27-year-old woman in
PLANS to demolish one of York's best known pubs have provoked an opposition campaign. Builders Jones Homes have lodged an application with City of York Council to pull down Fulford Road's Gimcrack Hotel, and replace it with 19 three-storey town houses
I AM sure a lot of other football fans were as shocked and saddened as I by the recent clouds which have gathered over York City FC. The club's parlous state raises a number of issues. First is the question of support. Although my first loyalty is to
HOW must Posh feel with the knowledge that Becks could soon have that coveted number one spot she has been after, with a World Cup song? She must then live with the fact that anything she can do he can do better and that she will never score the winner
YORK City's company secretary has resigned over the "unjust" way the board has handled the current crisis at Bootham Crescent, the Evening Press can reveal. In two further developments, a shareholder in the club's holding company, Bootham Crescent Holdings
Leeds United and England midfielder David Batty has backed the fight to save York City. On a visit to York Nestl workers the combative midfielder, told the Evening Press: "I'm a big supporter of the lower leagues and I think it would be a shame if York
THE one director of York City Football Club who is not a director of Bootham Crescent Holdings today appealed for ideas to help safeguard the Minstermen's future. Josh Easby, who was appointed to the board of the football club last year, called-on supporters
YORK panto dame and TV actor Berwick Kaler is backing our campaign to Save City - and he's urging his audiences to show their support. Berwick has ad libbed the York City saga into his nightly performance of Jack and the Beanstalk, currently packing the
The news that the Archbishop of Canterbury has decided to retire from his post, and to retire a little earlier than archbishops traditionally do, should come as no surprise. Running the Church of England must be like trying to push a pea uphill with your
THE prospect of a crippling rail strike looks set to come closer today, as a pay deal is expected to fall "way short" of what angry train staff are demanding. The Evening Press can reveal that the offer, expected to be unveiled at a meeting between Arriva
YORK City's company secretary has resigned over the "unjust" way the board has handled the current crisis at Bootham Crescent, the Evening Press can reveal. In two further developments, a shareholder in the club's holding company, Bootham Crescent Holdings
Who says community spirit is dead? STEPHEN LEWIS finds that in one York street at least it's alive and thriving WHEN Ray and Ronnie Topham moved into their neat council flat in Dale Street, York, four years ago they were surprised by the reception they
Shape up and go back to school... keep fit school. MAXINE GORDON reports on a drive to train more aerobics instructors to support the fitness boom in York NEW gyms are getting as common as restaurant openings in York these days. But one side effect of
THE classroom of the future will, according to Education Secretary Estelle "Mystic" Morris, have electronic whiteboards and laptops for pupils connected to a cyberspace library. No books of course, but you can't have everything I suppose. Manual whiteboards
A NEW software firm based in the South has invested £500,000 to set up and operate its research and development office in York, it was announced today. Pierbridge Ltd, of Chobham, Surrey, offers relatively inexpensive solutions to small or medium-sized
TIME is everything in the pressurised world of construction, but even more so when it comes to York-based Shepherd Construction's £10 million Welsh National Pool project in Swansea. Everything stopped for David Roberts, paralympic swimming champion from
YORK Tourism Bureau has joined the British Tourist Authority's UK City Experience Campaign which aims to promote the leading "honey pot" tourism cities. Concentrating on the city break heritage and culture themes, the campaign will be promoted to 32 countries
IN spite of fears of an economic slowdown, UK consumers withdrew more than £1 billion from more than 3,000 Barclays cash machines in the run up to Christmas this year. The busiest day for ATM withdrawals was Friday, December 21, with consumers withdrawing
MANAGEMENT and staff at York-based Best Western, the successful UK group of 300 independently-owned hotels, are celebrating their third industry award in a year. The organisation, whose HQ is in Clifton Moor, fought off tough competition from rival hotel
THE fate of the Castle-Piccadilly area of York should be sealed during the next three weeks. That is how long it will take for the planning inquiry to hear the evidence surrounding a proposal to build a large complex of shops, restaurants, offices and
THE Gimcrack Hotel in York is threatened with demolition to make way for 19 houses. Built when few had the means to travel into the city centre for their entertainment, the Gimcrack may now be less profitable. Nevertheless, it would be a great shame to
SCHOOL governors are to be consulted about changes to the catchment areas of primary schools in Haxby and Wigginton. The changes will come about as a result of the closure of Oaken Grove Primary School in Haxby this summer. The council wants to know the
A SUPERMARKET delivery man from York has been told he can keep the money he makes from the sale of a 1,000-year-old Viking ring which he found in East Yorkshire. Peter Birkett, 39, of Moor Grove, found the silver ring on land near Wilberfoss, after asking
Rebecca Howard talks candidly to MIKE LAYCOCK about life at Castle Howard THE new mistress of Castle Howard has revealed how she first fell in love with the stately home when she was just 14. She saw it on TV's epic drama Brideshead Revisited, was dazzled
THE North Yorkshire-based president of the National Farmers' Union today welcomed the "excellent" news that the last county in Britain has been declared free of the "dreadful blight" of foot and mouth. But Ben Gill warned that it could still be some weeks
CITY of York Under 14s girls team increased the pressure at the top of the Yorkshire Youth League with maximum points at the weekend. They defeated Ben Rhydding 1-0 (scorer Stephanie Pearson) and leaders Driffield 1-0 (Amelia Smalley) to close the gap
ONE of the Archbishop of Canterbury's special envoys, from York, whose work helped stop the persecution of thousands of Christians in Turkey, has been awarded an MBE. The Rev Stephen Griffith, who now lives in Bootham, was presented with the honour by
York Acorn 'A's challenge for the Yorkshire League division three title seems over after a 48-20 defeat by unbeaten leaders Hunslet Old Boys. After competing well for the first 50 minutes, Acorn were blown apart in the final quarter. Their plight hadn't
TERRITORIAL Army reserves from York will be called up to help in the war against terrorism, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced. About 12 military intelligence specialists from 3MI Battalion will be mobilised to gather and analyse information
A GREAT grandmother, who was believed to be the oldest living person to be born in Shambles, York, has died at the age of 98. Iris Dykes, who was known to many as Mary, died on Sunday at her home, Somerset House in Wheldrake. Born the daughter of butcher
City of York I maintained their place at the top of the Northern Hockey league first division after overcoming former coach Mike Thornicroft's Chester 4-2. The final score did not reflect York's superiority but the result, plus the fact their title rivals
Leeds United and England midfielder David Batty has backed the fight to save York City. On a visit to York Nestl workers the combative midfielder, told the Evening Press: "I'm a big supporter of the lower leagues and I think it would be a shame if York
GRIMSBY Town player-boss Paul Groves has warned York City they haven't seen the best of his goal-shy side. The Mariners have drawn four of their last five games 0-0, including the first clash against York, but Groves believes bigger and better things
THE York body-in-a-suitcase murder mystery is being linked to the disappearance of another Korean woman, who visited North Yorkshire before she vanished. Detectives have established a clear connection between the murder of Hyo Jung Jin, 21, whose partially-clothed
THE one director of York City Football Club who is not a director of Bootham Crescent Holdings today appealed for ideas to help safeguard the Minstermen's future. Josh Easby, who was appointed to the board of the football club last year, called-on supporters
YORK City are calling on their loyal band of supporters to pull out all the stops for tonight's crunch FA Cup third round replay against Grimsby Town tonight, kick-off 7.45pm. A large vocal support made the trip to Blundell Park for the first game between
Truckers Tavern, rated by Ferdy Murphy as one of the best horses he has ever trained, promises to be the star attraction at Newcastle tomorrow. The seven-year-old faces the starter in the St Modwen Properties Novices' Chase and is confidently expected
Why is City of York Council even considering the development of the land to the north east of Clifford's Tower? Granted, a car park is not the greatest of land uses, but at least it does not spoil the lovely open space between the Castle Museum, Clifford's
YORK City are calling on their loyal band of supporters to pull out all the stops for tonight's crunch FA Cup third round replay against Grimsby Town tonight, kick-off 7.45pm. A large vocal support made the trip to Blundell Park for the first game between
