THE man who won the nation's heart as cheeky chappie Reg Holdsworth, late of Coronation Street, looked decidedly dischuffed when York Theatre Royal panto star Berwick Kaler spotted him in the audience this week at a performance of Jack And The Beanstalk
DARLINGTON supremo George Reynolds has offered a hat-trick of helping hands to York City fans fighting to save their club from oblivion, writes Dave Stanford. The Quakers' chairman, who is currently overseeing the finishing touches to Darlington's new
YORK City chairman Douglas Craig has warned a consortium its hopes of buying the beleaguered club are likely to be dashed. Mr Craig told local business people and council leaders the bad news at his first meeting with them yesterday, hours before City's
MILFORD Marlins might be the underdogs against York Wasps but their coach, Paul Cook, certainly knows the right recipe for achieving victory at Headingley. The Challenge Cup tie between the National Conference League minnows and the Northern Ford Premiership
COACH Leo Epifania has already used 31 players in the six games this season, albeit more out of neccessity than choice. However, that figure is still way off the ridiculous number used by Wasps in the troubled previous season. Lee Crooks and, latterly
Fantastic views are your reward when you brave the contours out of Clay Bank, says VICTORIA ELLIS There is a choice of car parks today. The big one on the top of Clay Bank offers, as a backdrop to boot lacing, the majesty of the Cleveland Plain. But for
"NEVER doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Those are the words of anthropologist Margaret Mead and they certainly ring true for those working so hard to save their
CATTLE branding with a difference is rustling up support for troubled York City far and wide. Milton Keynes' famous landmark, the Concrete Cows, are a frequent target for vandals. Just recently, they were attacked by Wimbledon fans, angry at the possibility
YORK City received help from the very top in their bid to pull off an FA Cup shock against Fulham this afternoon, writes Dave Stanford. The Evening Press understands Terry Dolan this week received a scouting dossier on the Cottagers from Premiership aces
A YORK couple who are celebrating 50 years of marriage today are hoping their special day will help to ease the plight of ownerless animals. Jack and Audrey Willsden, who live at Martin Cheeseman Court, Foxwood, were hoping to boost the funds of York's
JOSH Jordan showed that the future is bright at the York Fencing Club when he triumphed at the club's ninth Challenge Cup competition. He went through the Under-14s' section of the competition unbeaten to take the title. Malton's David Hinchcliffe had
Jenny Whitehead, of York-based club Eborienteers, flies to Tenerife tomorrow to take part in a British Orienteering Elite Warm Weather Training Camp. She is one of a female team of six which also includes British No 1 Heather Monro. "It is perfect timing
by Andrew Hitchon A YORK museum has greeted a new arrival - a senior commander's tank from the Gulf War. Perhaps fortunately from a space point of view, the new acquisition at the Regimental Museum in Tower Street is a model of a Challenger I tank. But
LIAM Cahill, of York and District Indoor Bowls Club, beat Selby's Matthew Mansell 9-4 in the final of the Yorkshire Under-18s invitation singles competition played at Thornaby. English Indoor Bowling Association past president and current Yorkshire secretary
BATLEY Bulldogs coach Paul Storey has paid Heworth the ultimate compliment by taking the Challenge Cup tie against the York amateurs as seriously as he would a Northern Ford Premiership match. Storey will also field his strongest side, putting out the
A COWARDLY masked robber threatened a disabled Tadcaster man with a screwdriver before stealing his benefit cash. The balaclava-wearing teenager kicked down the front door of Derek Napier's ground-floor flat and demanded money. But Mr Napier, 38, who
TOMORROW will provide a day of firsts for York Wasps coach Leo Epifania, writes Peter Martini. It will be his first match in the Challenge Cup, the first time he's come up against English amateur opposition, and the first time he's run out at Headingley
STAFF at job centres in York, Selby and Malton are set to go on strike next week. Members of the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) are taking action over what they say is the management's refusal to address their concerns over the safety of staff
TOMORROW will provide a day of firsts for York Wasps coach Leo Epifania, writes Peter Martini. It will be his first match in the Challenge Cup, the first time he's come up against English amateur opposition, and the first time he's run out at Headingley
YORK City chairman Douglas Craig has warned a consortium its hopes of buying the beleaguered club are likely to be dashed. Mr Craig told local business people and council leaders the bad news at his first meeting with them yesterday, hours before City's
WELL, it was all happening at the Wonkey Donkey this week. The team from BBC1's Football Focus were in there, filming an insert for this morning's preview of York City's FA Cup clash with Fulham. A photographer from the Daily Telegraph was popping his
WATCH out! Singing in your local pub could land your landlord with a hefty fine if he hasn't got an entertainment licence. Anybody singing along with recorded backing is classed as entertainment - so if your favourite tune comes on the jukebox please
THE many letters published by the Evening Press relating to York City show the passion a local football team can arouse. But that passion is not felt by enough people for the attendance figures to make the club financially viable. Therefore, raising the
THE race for the Evening Press player of the year award is hotting up. Leader Michael Proctor has tightened his grip on the lead by picking up two points in each of city's last outings, against Rushden and Diamonds and Rochdale. However, last year's winner
THE comments of would-be City owner John Batchelor, revealed in the Evening Press yesterday, should be heeded even if his bid fails. Batchelor indicated City would have to move to a new ground if his ambitions were to be realised and described the fact
CHRIS TITLEY'S eyes are opened on a return visit to a York fish restaurant PITY the bespectacled diner. Having ironed my Ben Sherman shirt and polished my shoes with a baby wipe, I simply oozed sophistication. I'll knock 'em dead, I thought, sauntering
GINA PARKINSON suggests plants to bring some colour to your winter garden Mahonia x media 'Charity' is a popular plant for winter flowers, blooming as it does from December to February with tall spikes of scented yellow flowers. It is an architectural
FORMER employees from York's Viking Hotel are planning a night of 1980s nostalgia, and they want their old colleagues to help. The organisers, who worked at the North Street hotel during the decade of big hair and shoulder pads, are fulfilling a pledge
TEACHERS and pupils at a York school have been putting their fitness to the test in two separate fundraising events. PE teacher Val French and science teacher Kathryn Clark, from All Saints' School in Mill Mount Lane, are in training for a mammoth bike
ARRIVA services returned to normal today following the end of a two-day strike by conductors. As trains moved off platforms this morning, some minor delays were expected as services were restored. Talks to avoid further strikes, over pay and conditions
THE city's most famous landmark has opened its doors to hundreds of partying youngsters. The XL2002 Rave In The Nave event last night saw a throng of more than 600 teenagers converge on York Minster to pray, talk, listen, sing, dance and worship into
ST PETER'S School, York, are just two games away from a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Twickenham in the Daily Mail Under 15s Schools Rugby Cup. The boys easily dispatched up St Ambrose College 49-10 to book their place in the last eight - with the final,
LEADERS of local authorities in North Yorkshire are to mount a co-ordinated fight to save courthouses across the county which are threatened with closure. At a meeting of the Association of North Yorkshire Councils in Scarborough yesterday, the heads
EVERYTHING stops for tea - especially when it's completely free. That's the deal eight of York's hoteliers are offering local people tomorrow afternoon, as part of the annual Residents First Weekend. The city-wide event, sponsored by Yorkshire Water and
by Peter Martini WHEN Heworth skipper Brendan Carlyle runs out at Mount Pleasant tomorrow, some great memories will come flooding back. The 33-year-old scored the decisive try for Doncaster against home team Batley on the final day of the 1993-94 season
ALMOST ten years ago to the day, York Wasps - then Ryedale York - played a Challenge Cup tie at Headingley. Derek Foster's Second Division team met the mighty Leeds in front of 5,000 people and bowed out of the competition with a brave 48-6 defeat. In
A PRICELESS piece of York's history, which has been besieged by a string of lorry crashes, has fallen victim again. Walmgate Bar - a unique national treasure due to it's barbican structure - had its stonework scarred again when it was hit by a lorry yesterday
DETECTIVES have helped put behind bars a drug dealer who repeatedly brought heroin to York. York Crown Court heard how addict Nigel Stewart Flint was recruited to act as a warehouseman for Carl Russell Anson. Police uncovered Anson's three stashes near
YORK City received help from the very top in their bid to pull off an FA Cup shock against Fulham this afternoon, writes Dave Stanford. The Evening Press understands Terry Dolan this week received a scouting dossier on the Cottagers from Premiership aces
YORK City fan Chris Wilson flew from the Mediterranean island of Cyprus to be at today's match. He had to buy himself a new City jersey after his luggage - containing his beloved shirt and scarf - was left at the airport. Chris, 29, a Minstermen fan for
DARLINGTON supremo George Reynolds has offered a hat-trick of helping hands to York City fans fighting to save their club from oblivion, writes Dave Stanford. The Quakers' chairman, who is currently overseeing the finishing touches to Darlington's new
ALMOST ten years ago to the day, York Wasps - then Ryedale York - played a Challenge Cup tie at Headingley. Derek Foster's Second Division team met the mighty Leeds in front of 5,000 people and bowed out of the competition with a brave 48-6 defeat. In
I HAD the good fortune to visit York Minster in October 2000. It was an overwhelming moment that I will never forget. That experience would not have been diminished in any way had I been asked to pay admission. I gladly paid the "camera fee". My friend
I WAS pleased to be quoted supporting the rail workers' strike (January 24) but would like to clarify one point. I am not disgusted with the train drivers' wage rise; I am disgusted that the conductors' rise is so much smaller. Both groups deserve, and
