JUST far enough from the A1079 not to know it's there, Newton-upon-Derwent is a quiet place possessing what estate agents would describe as bags of character. It is not chocolate box pretty, but mature trees and ancient brick cottages give it a timeless
YORK'S Coppergate Riverside public inquiry was plunged into controversy as retailers clashed over whether or not they backed the scheme. York Chamber of Trade - fiercely opposed to Land Securities' £60 million redevelopment plan because of concerns about
While the majority of the Horwath Pulleyn Heselton York Vale League first division sides were flexing their muscles against the second division teams Thorpe Willoughby pulled off the shock result of the day when beating Ovington in the first round of
THREE lucky girls are preparing to take their places at the head of a carnival procession through a York village. Alexandra Spratt, five, has been chosen as the carnival queen for the Stockton-on-the-Forest Queen's Golden Jubilee Carnival. She will be
BRIDES-TO-BE got inspiration for their big day at a wedding fair organised by our sister paper, the Selby STAR. The event took place at the Abbey Leisure Centre, in Scott Road, Selby, yesterday. Goole bridalwear company Pride of Bride displayed a range
After a cracking weekend of racing, it's back to basic fare tomorrow with only an all-weather Flat meeting at Lingfield Park and a modest jumping fixture at Newton Abbott on the menu. Kieren Fallon, who finished runner-up in yesterday's Italian Derby
RESIDENTS of a village on the outskirts of York are set to have a say about the future development of their area. People in Copmanthorpe are to be asked to comment on the final draft of a village design statement. The document, the first of its kind to
IT WAS a dirty job, but they did it! That well-known-known Yorkshire saying "Where there's muck there's brass" could not have been more true. Evening Press reporters Simon Horsborough and Liz Todd successfully completed their sponsored muck-out at Flamingo
Yorkshire captain Darren Lehmann's increased involvement with Australia could leave him with insufficient time to play for the county next season. Yorkshire coach Wayne Clark said he would be discussing the Lehmann situation with club officials once he
A YORK church, which is facing a bright future after selling off its hall to a housing association, has celebrated three important milestones. Yesterday a cake, a cheque and a key were used to celebrate the future of St Clement's Church in Scarcroft Road
THERE was bitter disappointment for North Yorkshire sidecar aces Steve Webster and Paul Woodhead at a windswept Silverstone when they blew an engine with only three laps to go when in a commanding 16 second lead. Pole qualifier Webster had run a textbook
HEWORTH'S Richard Bowling set a first in the Hunters the Estate Agent York and District Senior League as his side ended New Earswick's unbeaten start to the season in division three. Bowling became the first player to score a century and perform a hat-trick
YORK City ended a week of frenzied speculation today when they unveiled former England and AC Milan striker Luther Blissett as their new coach. The 44-year-old Watford legend will form a 'dream-team' coaching set-up working with City manager Terry Dolan
A NEW public-private partnership may be created to lead York city centre into an era of even greater prosperity and improved facilities. A report warned today that, while York is the second most popular tourist destination in the UK, it compares poorly
ONE of York's most prestigious charities, whose patron is the Duke of York, is facing closure due to lack of funds. Despite recent cost-cutting measures, the future of the St William's Foundation, which is based at St William's College, alongside York
Sports injuries can affect anybody, not just members of England's World Cup team. As the national obsession over Beckham's Foot reaches hysterical proportions, STEPHEN LEWIS seeks out a few tips on how to aid recovery DOWN at the gym, Mike Basham is doing
BRITISH workers endure some of the longest hours in Europe, thanks in part to an entrenched office culture that equates time spent in the office with achievement. Work is necessary to support life and can be enjoyable - yet working for too long or under
THE seasonal debut of Evening Press - the racehorse of the people of York - has been delayed for a week. Press, trained and owned by Norton-based Tim Etherington and leased to the readers of the York Evening Press, had been pencilled in for a nine-furlong
Luther Loide Blissett Born: Falmouth, Jamaica, Feb 1 1958 Career: Kingfisher Youth FC, Watford (youth, turned professional June 1975), AC Milan (June 1983, £1million), Watford (Aug 1984 £550,000), Bournemouth (Nov 1988 £60,000), Watford (August 1991,
A SHOP window display to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee is proving a real eye-catcher. Shoppers have been doing a double-take as they pass The Clothes Line store, in Tadcaster's High Street, and some of them have even taken photographs. The focus
A YORK man claimed Income Support although his wife had been awarded £550,000 compensation for being injured in a traffic accident, the city's crown court heard today. Mohammed Humayan Kabir, 58, also concealed a bank account as he made 28 claims over
A WOMAN who grappled with a knifeman who tried to steal her bag in a terrifying daylight attack in a York car park spoke of her ordeal this afternoon. The 44-year-old victim, from Selby, who asked not to be named, told today how she fought off the attacker
Q Do you believe in destiny? A Do I believe in destiny? Yes! Do I believe you can design your own destiny? Emphatically yes! The Collins dictionary describes destiny as "the future determined for a person or thing". What is missing from this meaning is
Q Are you one of those people who talk to themselves? A Fortunately yes. Surprising as it may seem, though... so are you. Everyone talks to themselves. However, not everyone talks to himself or herself with the respect they deserve. When I am delivering
AS the Queen's Golden Jubilee tour proceeds, a representation of the monarch is causing a stir in Tadcaster. A regal window display at The Clothes Line store is stopping shoppers in their tracks. Shop owners Angela Millaney and Cath Evans have dressed
YORK City ended a week of frenzied speculation today when they unveiled former England and AC Milan striker Luther Blissett as their new coach. The 44-year-old Watford legend will form a 'dream-team' coaching set-up working with City manager Terry Dolan
YORK City chairman John Batchelor today revealed another new signing alongside Luther Blissett. Jo Kraemer has been signed by Batchelor to race for B&Q Jet York City Racing and will compete under the City colours in the Elf Clio Renaultsport UK Cup
Yorkshire captain Darren Lehmann's increased involvement with Australia could leave him with insufficient time to play for the county next season. Yorkshire coach Wayne Clark said he would be discussing the Lehmann situation with club officials once he
AFTER the disappointment of defeat at Sheffield United a week ago, York bounced back to secure a six-wicket success against Cleethorpes at Clifton Park on Saturday. Batting first, Cleethorpes were a hesitant, almost slow motion bunch, except for admirable
I CAN only assume City of York Council has done some extensive research before proposing the closure of parking spaces in the city centre (May 21). The council should be applauded, because their strategy will reduce congestion in York city centre. York
AFTER reading more simplistic ramblings from Andy Bunten of the RSPB blaming farmers for 'declines in wildlife' (May 21), I feel the public should know something about this organisation which thinks it has a right to dictate the way British agriculture
A BUSKING festival was revived in York at the weekend - following a three-year break - to provide an afternoon of entertainment for people in the city centre. But the competition element was replaced by a festival atmosphere, as four street acts from
MORE than 100 young artists filled St Sampson's Square with colour when a pavement art competition was staged in the city centre. Talented children aged between four and 18 were inspired by the riverside theme to create vibrant chalk drawings. It was
THE proposed York rugby league club will be looking to the youth of today to build a great team for tomorrow. That was the message from chief executive Steve Ferres, who suggested that in the long-term the club - which is soon to be set up if given the
MASKED guests graced the dance floor at the magnificent Sunflower Masquerade Ball in aid of St Leonard's Hospice, in York. Five hundred guests attended the event at the Knavesmire Stand at York Racecourse Entertainment was provided by the Casablanca Boys
NEW Earswick All Blacks came from behind to lift the York and District RL Accident Cup with an 8-6 win over York Acorn 'A' in the final. The victory, in front of a large crowd at Earswick's White Rose Avenue ground, saw Acorn 'A's departing coaching duo
A YORK woman who fell in love with a German prisoner-of-war in 1946 has launched an international search after spotting him on the holiday island of Tenerife. Sheila Bedford, nee Lacey, 71, of Fox Covert, Huntington, said she is now desperate to speak
York RUFC's youth section came away from Twickenham with there heads held high after some impressive displays in the prestigious Prudential Cup. The Under-12s flew the flag brilliantly for the Clifton Park club as they finished with a share of the title
A SHOPKEEPER has complained about the actions of a charity canvasser in York city centre. Shop owner Geoff Millington criticised what he called the "unprofessional" conduct of street canvassers representing international charity Water Aid. He said one
A YORK charity group has launched a new campaign calling for an overhaul in trade laws to alleviate world poverty. Volunteers from the York Christian Aid Group passed on hundreds of action pledges to Ryedale MP John Greenway. He will forward them to Tory
THE seasonal debut of Evening Press - the racehorse of the people of York - has been delayed for a week. Press, trained and owned by Norton-based Tim Etherington and leased to the readers of the York Evening Press, had been pencilled in for a nine-furlong
FIRMS which take a family-friendly approach are likely to reap a direct dividend, according to research released today by a York-based body. The findings are said to "strongly challenge the belief that longer hours, more intensive working and cutting
YORK'S public toilets, which were left in a filthy state over the Easter weekend, have gained a clean bill of health. Last month the Evening Press investigated the state of the city's public conveniences, and discovered that staff shortages meant they
THERE was a dramatic finish to Pickering's home match against Heworth in the premier division of Hunters the Estate Agent York and District Senior League. The home side snatched a one run victory in a breathtaking climax which saw Chris Nicholls run out
Carlton Towers remain at the top of division one of Hunters the Estate Agent York and District Senior League despite having to settle for second best in a draw at Crayke, who are now ten points adrift in second place. Jonathon Wright was again among the
Stamford Bridge recorded their fifth win of the season when they beat Clifton Alliance and lead division two of Hunters the Estate Agent York and District Senior League by 44 points. Clifton Alliance are at the foot of the division. Overseas star Stuart
Lowly Sheriff Hutton provided one of the shocks of the day in Hunters the Estate Agent York and District Senior League when they had the better of a draw in a low-scoring division four game against high-flying Pickering. Sheriff Hutton club secretary
Thorp Arch & Boston Spa beat a strong Malton & Old Malton side by six wickets in division five of Hunters the Estate Agent York and District Senior League. Malton's John Foxton made his second successive half century, reaching 71 before he was
Stamford Bridge II overwhelmed Cawood in division six of Hunters the Estate Agent York and District Senior League. It was their third win and, like their senior squad, they top the table with an unbeaten record. Graham Flint (64), Dave King (66) and Matt
YORK City chairman John Batchelor today revealed another new signing alongside Luther Blissett, writes Dave Stanford. Jo Kraemer, (pictured left) has been signed by Batchelor to race for B&Q Jet York City Racing and will compete under the City colours
Luther Loide Blissett Born: Falmouth, Jamaica, Feb 1 1958 Career: Kingfisher Youth FC, Watford (youth, turned professional June 1975), AC Milan (June 1983, £1million), Watford (Aug 1984 £550,000), Bournemouth (Nov 1988 £60,000), Watford (August 1991,
BRAS can seriously damage your health - if you're a man that is. Apparently, the task of undoing one reduces many blokes to fumbling wrecks. Doctors, who treated a man who suffered major ligament damage and a fracture during a close encounter in the bedroom
