I really don't know what to make of this. Is it a must-have release celebrating 25 years of groundbreaking music from a German band which took its name from John Lennon's song Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds? Or is it a triple CD packed full of interminable
ANOTHER one to add to the collection of Aerosmith compilations. Presumably this one has been released because one of the bonus tracks is Theme From Spider-Man, but it doesn't stop the phrase "cashing in" springing to mind. This one isn't tied to one record
SINCE signing to Sugar Hill Records and taking to a song-writing hideaway in the East Tennessee mountains, Dolly Parton has re-discovered her roots - relax, the hair is still fantastically blonde - to make her best, bluest bluegrass music in 30 years.
SO hundreds of people serving sentences for crimes against society are to be released from prison following a decree by the European Court of Human Rights (or wrongs in this case). Prison governors in the United Kingdom, in their efforts to maintain order
THE other day my wife and I made the journey from York to Scarborough and back on board the Hogwarts Express Steam Train. What wonderful nostalgia, and very enjoyable too. On top of this, I would like to compliment the staff at York Station for their
AGAIN, in one of her more extreme letters (Evening Press, July 26), Heather Causnett judges, generally and without mercy, those who do not toe her narrow, rigid line. Whatever next? A smug call for the return of the stocks and ducking stool? Vivid imaginings
YORK City boss Terry Dolan is closing in fast on the signature of Scott Jones on a free transfer from Bristol Rovers. Terms with the player have all ready been agreed, with Jones going through the first part of his medical last night. The left-sided defender
BIG Brazilian striker Rogerio Carvalho will get more time to stake his claim for a City contract, writes Tony Curtis. After the trialist played in last night's 2-0 defeat at the hands of Middlesbrough, City manager Terry Dolan said: "Rogerio has only
VITAL work to repair six North Yorkshire bridges over railways classed as "high priority" - including one at Great Heck - could be in fresh danger after a Government cash snub. North Yorkshire County Council chiefs have been told they cannot include costs
Property prices. They must be one of the top topics of conversation at dinner tables across North Yorkshire as the boom continues - whether you are a homeowner smug about how much your house has grown in value, or a parent worried about how your children
YORK police chief John Lacy has told of his family's "nightmare of a year", after his police officer daughter was cleared of attempted insurance fraud. Victoria Lacy, 24, a community constable in Scarborough, smiled as the not guilty verdict was given
Scientists have found an unusual crater, similar to those in the outer reaches of the solar system, off the East Coast. The six-mile wide crater, which is buried beneath the North Sea, some 80 miles off Scarborough, is thought to have been produced by
THE forerunner of today's thrill-filled white knuckle rides has been putting people in York in a spin. An impressive carousel has taken up residence on the Eye of York, in the shadow of Clifford's Tower, where it is set to stay for the whole summer. The
A 32-year-old man charged with the manslaughter of a York woman has been remanded in custody. Peter Nigel Loche, a fixed tenant at the Arclight Centre, Leeman Road, was denied bail by York magistrates. He is charged with causing the death of Sally Ann
YORK City fans were given a sample of what to expect at Bootham Crescent for the forthcoming season last night - if only in the pre-match build up and not actual result. Chairman John Batchelor had promised an overhaul of match days at the club to create
YORK rail giant GNER is involved in plans to design a new High Speed Train (HST) capable of running on diesel power or electricity. The new train, which could be in service within the next decade, would replace the current sets used on the East Coast
PROFESSIONAL rugby league is poised to return to York. The Rugby Football League have accepted York back into the league for next season and admitted a second London club. The 30 professional clubs, represented by the decision-making RFL Council, agreed
THE resignation of Douglas Craig from the board of York City has been welcomed by the Supporters' Trust. The former chairman, who had served on the board for 24 years, quit on Monday. Trust spokesperson Sophie McGill said: "The departure of Douglas Craig
BIG Brazilian striker Rogerio Carvalho will get more time to stake his claim for a City contract, writes Tony Curtis. After the trialist played in last night's 2-0 defeat at the hands of Middlesbrough, City manager Terry Dolan said: "Rogerio has only
YORK City boss Terry Dolan is closing in fast on the signature of Scott Jones on a free transfer from Bristol Rovers. Terms with the player have all ready been agreed, with Jones going through the first part of his medical last night. The left-sided defender
THEY say it's the early sheep that catches the lamb trade, and this Friday sees the autumn sale season open up in Malton market place with a healthy entry of over 3,000 head. Thankfully, the use of the market premises will water down to practical levels
YORK'S museums were set free today. Everyone says so. The council has relinquished control, handed over the sector to a charitable trust and, according to one museums worker, "there's a definite sense of let's get on with it". Peter Addyman, a founder
THE UK's first-ever detector dogs trained to sniff out imports of meat, fish and other animal products at ports and airports were star attractions at their passing out parade at the Metropolitan Police Dog Training Centre in Keston, Kent, this week. The
FARMERS and growers can bid for government grants of up to £500,000 to help improve their competitiveness under a new scheme. DEFRA is now inviting applications for grants under the Agriculture Development Scheme (ADS). Guidance notes and an application
YORK parents who are worried about their children having the MMR vaccination will be given another option next month. Fears over the safety of the combined vaccination have seen some parents willing to pay instead for single jabs against measles, mumps
AT A few days short of five, Chloe Branton already understands the importance of caring for others. She helps to care for her two-year-old sister, who has cerebral palsy, epilepsy and suffers from brain damage. According to her mother, Chloe is her little
YORK'S loyal crew of gig-goers became more than familiar with The Coral in the band's early days. After a repeatedly-cancelled Fibbers gig, followed by a brief set when The Coral actually did turn up, this city's record-buying public had every reason
Geoff Tate is the former frontman from 80s hairy metal band Queensryche. On the cover of this new album he doesn't look like he's aged two years never mind 20. That's so unfair! This is the first solo album for the classically-trained vocalist, although
I AM writing to thank you for supporting our fundraising event for the Rosie Henry Trust Fund at Ikon Diva night-club. I am pleased to be able to tell you that we raised £5,083.89. A further £206.65 was collected at the Grand Opera House following the
GRAHAM Horne asks if recent events spell the beginning of the end for corporate capitalism (July 26). As a socialist I wish it was in decline, but I doubt it is. Capitalism is about the strong exploiting the weak, and profit, greed and power. Consequently
I NOTE that planning permission for a restaurant in Heslington has been refused. The parish chairwoman Haleh Afshar said "residents need their peace and quiet" (July 12). Would that we could get some peace and quiet in Bishopthorpe, lorries thunder through
THE York Coroner is anxious to speak to three youths who were seen talking to Diamond Wharton before his death. But police have stressed the cause of death is not suspicious. Mr Wharton, 34, from Hamilton Drive, York, was found slumped over a wall in
A MOBILE clinic offering separate vaccinations as an alternative to the controversial MMR jab is to visit York next month. The private clinic, run by London-based paediatrician Dr Damitha Ratnasinghe, is believed to be the first of its kind in the city
FIVE families face eviction from a council-run centre for the homeless in York after residents reported a catalogue of alleged disturbances. Angry Fulford householders say that the behaviour of some residents of the Ordnance Lane hostel, near Fulford
ALONGSIDE Danny Elfman's collection of compositions for the second Men In Black film, there's an 'hilarious' rendition of I Will Survive. Unfortunately you cannot see that the singer is a dog when you listen to the CD, which takes the edge off the joke
Two years after the lukewarm reception given to his Murderers various-artists album, Murder Inc CEO and producer Irv Gotti packages another collection of his label material. The Murder Inc roster has significantly diversified, such as adding hot female
THE resignation of Douglas Craig from the board of York City has been welcomed by the Supporters' Trust. The former chairman, who had served on the board for 24 years, quit on Monday. Trust spokesperson Sophie McGill said: "The departure of Douglas Craig
POWER, politics and skulduggery are the stuff of television - behind the screen as well as on it. What we watch is more than just a matter of idle choice. So much so that Whitehall committees ponder the issue. Yesterday one such committee concluded that
North Yorkshire trainer David Nicholls is hoping that history can repeat itself - again - at Goodwood tomorrow, writes Tom O'Ryan. Yesterday, Nicholls' Zuhair won the Charlton Handicap for an amazing fourth successive year. Flak Jacket, his stablemate
NORTH Yorkshire farming leaders have hit out at plans for a series of protests against the Government limiting livestock movement. Reports have emerged of plans by farmers across the UK to carry out motorway blockades, slow traffic convoys and disrupt
THE LONG-running Coppergate Riverside inquiry reached its final stage today with a claim that the £60 million scheme would benefit York's city centre. Peter Evely, City of York Council's head of highways regulation, told the inspector the controversial
A NORTH Yorkshire businessman accused of paying prostitutes to find him young girls for sex was cleared by a jury at Teesside Crown Court. David Preston Dussold, 46, of Byre Cottage, Hutton-le-Hole, was found not guilty yesterday of two charges of incitement
A York man was ordered to pay £5,000 by York Crown Court today after being found guilty of an arson attack on a city pub. Graeme Leith, 31, of Almond Grove, New Earswick, was found guilty of arson at the Yearsley Grove pub, Huntington, on January 18 this
YORK'S defeat of leaders Ovington has opened up the race for the Horwath Pulleyn Heselton York Vale League first division title. Batting first on an excellent Knavesmire wicket, York opener Kevin Mendham hit a magnificent 133 in the searing heat, crafting
Evening Press, the three-year-old filly leased by readers of this newspaper, is set to run at Thirsk tomorrow having been provisionally entered in the £7,000 Crayke Fillies' Handicap. Press, trained by Tim Etherington at Norton, will be hoping to break
YORKSHIRE'S fate over whether they reach a Lord's final this season could be decided by bowling at a set of stumps if the weather shows no sign of improvement at Headingley today and tomorrow, writes David Warner. Hours of continuous rain ruled out any
VICTIMS of disgraced North Yorkshire gynaecologist Richard Neale reacted with disbelief and fury today after it emerged he has been working again for the NHS - despite being struck off. Mr Neale, 54, of Langthorpe, near Boroughbridge, who formerly worked
A MAN shot in the head as he grappled with armed intruders at his North Yorkshire country mansion has been released from hospital. Oil company director Peter Stephenson, 52, was injured as he confronted three men seen on his estate at Kepwick Hall, near
AN ASSOCIATION with one of Ryedale's favourite shows is to be honoured next month when Ernest Lunn takes over the presidency of Rosedale Show. Mr Lunn has been a regular judge of dairy cattle and an exhibitor at the century-plus show since 1948. A dairy
TRADITIONAL livestock markets are under threat because of Government restrictions, says Ryedale MP John Greenway. The 20-day ruling, introduced in the wake of last year's foot and mouth crisis, means that the auctions, which traditionally gather momentum
"SORRY about this, I don't usually come this way. Just let me get my bearings." This was not really what I wanted to hear from my guide as he showed me round York's newest attraction, the Maize Maze. Farmer Tom Pearcy had momentarily lost his way in the
A FORMER farmer from the Selby area has been selected as Agriculture Student of the Year. Colin Patrick of Barlby achieved a first class degree in organic agriculture at Aberystwyth University despite the odds being stacked against him. He is 45 and dyslexic
A HEATHER restoration workshop is being held today, August 1, at 6pm at Coppergill Moor, Hebden, Grassington, Skipton by kind permission of Tim Hare. The aim of the workshop is to review the current knowledge and thinking on the best ways to re-establish
