AN unusual new networking organisation in York is more than pedalling a novel idea - it's positively cycle sprinting. After just nine months since the formation of the York chapter of Business Network International (BNI) membership has grown to 25, triggering
BUSINESS leaders in York and North Yorkshire will learn tomorrow that the free skills assessment scheme in which they have taken part is a huge success, with 113 companies already signposted to tailored training. Of these, 88 have already taken advantage
EVERYONE suspected the good news - that when Dowding & Mills Engineering Services eventually moves into its spanking new £5 million purpose-built factory in Clifton Moor this spring it will mean more jobs. After all, the new plant in Amy Johnson Way
A £3.5 million retail scheme and visitor centre in the heart of the Heslington campus of the University of York is now completed. The 35,000sq ft retail centre, developed by 21st Construction and project co-ordinators The Helmsley Group is part of an
A FORMER surgeon at York District Hospital has visited its wards as a patient - and says overcrowding there is the worst he has ever seen. John Craven, a general surgeon at the hospital for nearly 20 years, was admitted to its orthopaedic ward ten days
BACK To The Floor is a popular BBC2 programme based on a very simple premise. Each show plucks the boss of a major organisation out of the boardroom and deposits them on the shop floor. In the last series, the managing director of Britain's biggest waste
RYEDALE Show is back. This is a boost to farmers who suffered a dreadful 2001. But this happy announcement should not be taken as a sign that the countryside has recovered from foot and mouth disease. Far from it. The National Farmers' Union report into
A YORK man has been appointed to the helm of a national health care organisation. Roger Holmes, previously chief executive of the Royal Mint, has been appointed chief executive of St John Ambulance, Priory of England and the Islands. Mr Holmes, whose
York University Boat Club's Senior Men's squad is on the look out for coxes. Squad member Nick Cresswell said: "The University boat club is a thriving and growing club based on the River Ouse. But lately the club has experienced problems with coxing.
VILLAGERS, air force personnel and children all rose to the challenge when they were urged to hunt out their old foreign currency and "use it or lose it". The people of Linton-on-Ouse collected hundreds of European coins, which will soon go out of circulation
LATE night services between York and Leeds are among those feared most by North Yorkshire rail staff, a union leader has claimed. Allen Heath, York regional organiser at the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), said drunken commuters
YORK netball giants Civil Service I's amazing unbeaten run is over. Haxby 2 pulled off the shock result of the season when they beat the York and District League champions 29-28. In their 27-year history Civil Service 1 have only been beaten twice, by
NORTH Yorkshire County Council has lodged "strenuous objections" to plans to close four of the county's magistrates courts. The authority has written to Paul Bradley, the justices' chief executive of the North Yorkshire Magistrates Courts Service, saying
IN a closely fought game in division two of the Yorkshire League, City of York Ladies II were edged out 2-1 at home by Harrogate II. Harrogate scored twice soon after half-time to break the deadlock. Sarah Greaves had a good game for York, and was rewarded
CITY of York's unbeaten record in the Men's Northern Hockey League first division came to an end on Saturday. They were beaten 2-1 at home by title rivals Oxton and will still need to put in plenty of hard work over the remaining weeks of the season to
YORKSHIRE'S new captain Darren Lehmann remains out of favour with Australia, despite being in magnificent form recently. Having broken their duck after three consecutive defeats in the VB series of one-day internationals, Australia have dropped Matthew
ORGANISERS of a petition to save York City have already collected hundreds of signatures - from as far away as Japan and The Netherlands. Supporters launched the petition to call on City of York Council to refuse any application to build on the Bootham
TEXTURED and scented shrubs are being used to create a sensory garden in York - to be enjoyed by the visually impaired, wheelchair users and able-bodied people alike. Adults on the essential skills course at York College, who themselves have learning
FUNDING to the North York Moors national park will be increased by an inflation-busting 13 per cent next year. Ministers said the hike would help the tourist attraction to recover from the consequences of the foot and mouth crisis and prepare more land
STRIKER Lee Nogan and central defender Gary Hobson were undergoing late fitness tests today ahead of tonight's Bootham Crescent clash with Rochdale. Midfielder Lee Bullock is definitely out however, having failed to shake off the ankle injury he picked
A MOUNTAIN of 1,500 fridges has already built up near York - just three weeks after new green legislation banned their destruction without specialist equipment. Refrigerators from all over North Yorkshire and York are being stored in a hangar-style building
YOUR article on the future of the Hob Moor school site will be welcomed by local residents (December 10). Many will feel that they have been kept in the dark by the council on the future of the old school site. I campaigned with the local community for
I WISH to reply to the letters from Richard Lamb and Jonathan Charles Bonner (January 3) expressing concern about the council's computer problems. While it is true that such problems have affected our services, they do not merit the type of comments made
I WOULD like to thank the two boys and two women who came to my assistance on Lord Mayors Walk over Christmas. I had been to see my husband at York District Hospital and was rushing to catch the Malton bus home. I had a blackout. After being examined
YORK City's "Millennium Hero", Barry Swallow, today broke his silence over the sale of the club and ground he graced for seven years. In a letter to the Evening Press, Mr Swallow, one of the three Bootham Crescent Holdings directors who, together with
YORK City supporters are on the ball in their fight to save their club, writes Dave Stanford. Manager Terry Dolan and skipper Chris Brass have lent a helping-hand to the fans' fund-raising drive by donating the match ball from the heroic FA Cup win over
ORGANISERS of a petition to save York City have already collected hundreds of signatures - from as far away as Japan and The Netherlands. Supporters launched the petition to call on City of York Council to refuse any application to build on the Bootham
PLANS to introduce a new starting age for children's full-time primary schooling in York are set to be changed because of problems with funding and concerns from parents. The new system, which was decided on back in October 1999, would have seen York
REPRESENTATIVES of the residents of Stamford Bridge are welcoming Environment Minister Elliot Morley's undertaking to review the plans for flood defences in their village. It seems, in their opinion, that the defences, designed to avoid a repeat of the
STYROLL Ltd, the York-based firm which trades as Athena, the poster, print and gift retailer, has bought the entire share capital of London's Phoenix Galleries Ltd. The firm, which has its administrative base in Feasegate, secured a flexible finance package
WORK has begun on a 5,000 sq ft workshop and office extension at the Union Trucks Ltd depot in Thirsk - making way for more jobs. Bosses at the North East's distributor of Scania heavy goods vehicles say they are relying on the more than £700,000 extension
ALL right, the moment everyone has been waiting for, has arrived. RICH - Ryedale Investment Club Holdings - has decided to invest in Marks & Spencer. The decision was taken by Club members even before the first official announcement that the store
YORK City's "Millennium Hero", Barry Swallow, today broke his silence over the sale of the club and ground he graced for seven years. In a letter to the Evening Press, Mr Swallow, one of the three Bootham Crescent Holdings directors who, together with
The 78,000 sq ft offices and factory development is the biggest and, more importantly, the most complex ever handled in the 17-year history of the fast-growing Severfield-Reeve Projects, a subsidiary of Severfield-Rowen Plc. It was an innovative "win-win
BIG money has changed hands for prime retail property in the heart of York. Surveyors' practice DTZ Debenham Tie Leung today announced two separate major deals involving millions of pounds. One of them was the sale by Marks & Spencer of a neighbouring
COPPERGATE Riverside represents a "unique and essential" opportunity to extend the city centre and strengthen its viability, a council boss was due to tell an inquiry this afternoon. Land Securities' £60 million scheme to redevelop land between Clifford's
STEPHEN LEWIS takes flight from the gimlet-eyed geese of Stamford Bridge I'VE been in a few scrapes in my time courtesy of members of the animal kingdom. Stuck up a tree while a flock of aggressive sheep glowered belligerently at me from below (OK, OK
ON the eve of latest crucial figures analysing the affect of crime on York businesses, the city's firms were today being urged: "Don't be complacent." Instead they are being asked to rally at a special crime conference in March to thrash out a strategy
YORK City has changed its ticket allocation policy following a flood of complaints from fans unable to get into Saturday's FA Cup clash with Fulham. Scores of supporters reacted with anger after being told the game at Bootham Crescent had sold out within
STRIKER Lee Nogan and central defender Gary Hobson were undergoing late fitness tests today ahead of tonight's Bootham Crescent clash with Rochdale. Midfielder Lee Bullock is definitely out however, having failed to shake off the ankle injury he picked
PLANS to build two new train stations and install a regular service between Haxby, Strensall and York could be derailed - because of the current crisis at Arriva Trains Northern. Council chiefs have revealed that ambitious plans to expand York's railway
THE University of York's top sports team are gearing up for another season in the fast lane. The uni's karting club - awarded the Team of the Year 2001 trophy from the athletic union - have begun preparations for the new 2002 Inter-Universities Karting
A £6.5 million scheme to lay a new water pipe through Elvington and into the Selby coalfield is to be put before the public. Two customer forums will be held next week to give people the chance to have their say on the major project by Yorkshire Water
ACOMB were beaten 5-3 at home by Harrogate II, who are six points ahead of the top of division one of the Yorkshire League. Harrogate took the lead from a quick break after a fine solo run from an Harrogate midfielder. He ghosted past two tackles and
REVEALING the treasures of one of York's most precious properties could be the prized task of lucky volunteers. Staff at the National Trust-owned Treasurer's House, in Minster Yard, are looking for people to train as room stewards and help interpret the
TADCASTER I returned from Chapeltown with three Yorkshire League division five points from a 2-0 win. Andy Dowdall fired Tadcaster ahead at the second attempt but Chapletown missed several chances before Tad made the points safe when Phil Wilson netted
UNDER-fire train operator Arriva today revealed its timetable plans, should it be hit by strike action this week. Chiefs at the company admit nearly all train services will be cancelled if industrial action called by The National Union of Rail, Maritime
CITY of York Under 14 boys were beaten 3-2 on penalties by Bradford in the RAF Youth Cup after the match ended 3-3 after normal time. York trailed 3-1 with ten minutes remaining but forced a draw thanks to goals by Patrick Herriott (2) and Richard Cockram
THE mother of an 11-year-old Selby boy accused of stabbing a police officer has spoken of her relief at his acquittal. Selby magistrates found the boy not guilty of wounding PC Rodney Bloxham with a six-inch kitchen knife. His mother told the Evening
Nigel Durham and Marcus Wood were re-elected captain and vice-captain of York Cricket Club's Yorkshire League team. Andrew Kay was elected to be captain of the Hunters the estate Agent York and District Senior League side with Marcus Bellerby as his second
YORK City has changed its ticket allocation policy following a flood of complaints from fans unable to get into Saturday's FA Cup clash with Fulham. Scores of supporters reacted with anger after being told the game at Bootham Crescent had sold out within
YORK City's reserve team cup clash with Barnsley, scheduled for tomorrow night at Bootham Crescent, has been postponed. The Avon Insurance League Cup fixture could be switched to Oakwell, however, drainage and re-turfing work on the pitch means the game
YORK City supporters are on the ball in their fight to save their club, writes Dave Stanford. Manager Terry Dolan and skipper Chris Brass have lent a helping-hand to the fans' fund-raising drive by donating the match ball from the heroic FA Cup win over
THE Archbishop of York, Dr David Hope, is coming under increasing pressure to allow himself to be considered as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. But it seemed today that Dr Hope will stand firm in his determination to remain at York until his retirement
PLANS to introduce a new starting age for children's full-time primary schooling in York are set to be changed because of problems with funding and concerns from parents. The new system, which was decided on back in October 1999, would have seen York
COPPERGATE Riverside represents a "unique and essential" opportunity to extend the city centre and strengthen its viability, a council boss was due to tell an inquiry this afternoon. Land Securities' £60 million scheme to redevelop land between Clifford's
IT saddens me a great deal to read about the pubs, clubs and city landmarks that are being demolished in favour of "yuppie housing'" or, in the case of the Frog Hall in Layerthorpe, a drive-through McDonald's. I lived in Heworth for ten years before moving
I AGREE with Chris Titley's comments about the Barbican Centre (January 9). It is a real asset to York and there are a lot of people who make good use of it. I attend the 50+ class on a Wednesday afternoon, along with about another 23 or more people and
ALL praise to York band Gabriel. After a year of listening to the same music in the charts, performed by bands who play other people's songs and do not even play their own instruments, it was a relief to see Gabriel play live and with such talent. Now
