What does a woman have to do to get a little respect around here? As I was sitting for what seemed like the best part of a decade but was actually 45 minutes in my doctor's waiting room the other afternoon, I decided I either had to flick through the
JO HAYWOOD plunders the lost health and beauty treasures of the ancient Egyptians WHEN American archaeologists finally break through the last door in the labyrinthine Great Pyramid at Gaza, they will probably find a dusty bottle of Oil of Olay and a clogged-up
The school rules, said St Peter's School headteacher Andrew Trotman after expelling four boarders for smoking cannabis, could not be clearer. "All pupils are fully aware of the likely consequences for their school careers of involvement with illegal drugs
A RIVER rescue hero has been jailed for battering a "vulnerable, weak" man over an imagined family slight. Last New Year, police praised Thomas Jack Kennedy, 33, after he and another man plunged into the icy River Foss to save the life of a woman who
TEACHERS at the York Quaker school attended by the daughter of Sunderland Football Club chairman Bob Murray cashed in by betting on the identity of the club's new manager. Two teachers at Bootham School were among the lucky punters who tipped former Leeds
YORK City goalkeeper Russ Howarth may struggle to make the bench for the England Under-21 team tonight as David Platt's side tackle Macedonia in a Euro U21 2004 qualifier. After missing Friday's 4-0 win in Slovakia with a neck injury, Liverpool shot-stopper
IBIS, the rapidly-expanding IT consultancy headquartered at Clifton Moor, York, today announced its takeover of Leeds-based software specialists Computer Solutions Ltd. The acquisition, for an undisclosed but "significant" sum, will enable IBIS Business
York RUFC 'A' were out-muscled 18-12 by their counterparts from Wheatley Hills. The Doncaster outfit went ahead after three minutes when York failed to deal with an up-and-under kick and the home scrum-half scored unopposed. For the next 15 minutes York
A sure sign that the jumping season is finally gathering pace comes tomorrow with a resumption of action at Wetherby, the home of National Hunt racing in Yorkshire and a course which will be host to numerous high-class horses in the months ahead. It is
The spice man cometh. JO HAYWOOD talks to a man who knows his jalapenos from his bell peppers CHILLI loves chillies. And with a name like that, who can blame him? But which came first, the name or the obsession? "I have enjoyed hot food since childhood
City of York Ladies gained a narrow 2-1 North League win at newly promoted Roseberry (Middlesbrough). With York 'keeper Dawn Hopkins helped by a well-organised defence, there were few chances in an evenly fought first-half in which Sally Sleightholme
CITY of York Hockey Club could find themselves up against National League opposition after winning a dramatic penalty shoot-out in the second round of the HEL Cup. They beat Yorkshire foes Ben Rhydding 4-3 on penalty strokes after the tie ended 4-4 in
INJURIES hit York RI U14s expensively in the final ten minutes as they lost 60-36 to Middlesborough. The big experienced Boro side were quickly into their stride and raced to a 17-0 lead before RI showed their mettle with tries by Tom Elliot and Adam
Roz Kerr reigns supreme as York John Smith's Ladies' Summer League Individual Champion. The York Arms player lost the opening game to a good 22 darts by Sue Smith (Phoenix) but Kerr drew on her resources, became the majority ton scorer and took the best
York Acorn 'A' again fell just short of victory when beaten 20-16 away at a strong Dewsbury Moor side in Yorkshire League division two. Acorn were indebted to their forwards who grafted hard for territorial advantage throughout the 80 minutes, none more
COUNCIL chiefs in Hambleton are set to run the gauntlet of public opinion when they meet to discuss changes to flight paths over a North Yorkshire RAF base. Members of the district council's cabinet will discuss approving new circuits for RAF Linton-on-Ouse
A HIGHER police presence is to be seen on the streets of York city centre in a bid to ease fears over crime and drug use. The high visibility patrols in the Walmgate area will form part of a strategy aimed at boosting public confidence. In addition, each
THE man accused of murdering Sutton-on-the-Forest resident David Williamson appeared today at Leeds Crown Court. James William Payling, 19, of Kirkgate, Ripon, was remanded into prison custody. He will return to court in Leeds in the week starting November
NEW Earswick All Blacks maintained their good run with a fine 34-6 win over Doncaster Toll Bar in Yorkshire League division one. All Blacks, who jumped to second in the table, got off to the perfect start when Alan Pallister touched down off the first
THE chairman of the Labour Party has addressed some of the biggest names in the newspaper industry on how to "win back" the support of the public. Speaking at the National Railway Museum in York, as part of the Society of Editors' conference, Charles
THE leader of City of York Council's Tory group looks set to settle a political row over the future of a vital transport scheme. But the council's opposition Liberal Democrats' hopes that Conservative leader John Galvin will back their opposition to an
TWO York teenagers who kicked a father-of-two as he lay on the ground have been sentenced to an eight-month custodial sentence. Vivienne Walsh, prosecuting, told Selby Youth Court that Stephen Welby, of Scarcroft Hill, York, had suffered extremely serious
YORK City will have to be quick if they are to triumph in a three-way tug-of-war for former terrace hero Jon McCarthy. The Northern Ireland international winger is currently battling back from a hamstring injury while on week-to-week terms with Nationwide
YORK students are among fewer than 2,000 pupils to have their A and AS-level grades improved as a result of a government exam regrading investigation. A handful of pupils at Fulford School had their A-level grades increased following the mammoth regrade
ANDREW Trotman, head of St. Peter's School was refreshing when he said he had to expel four pupils because the school's prime duty was to act in loco parentis ('York cannabis pupils expelled', October 11). Clean, simple and decisive, that attitude immediately
I should like to say a big thank you to everyone who rang and wrote concerning the whereabouts of Lilly Booth. All messages were passed on to my parents. Thank you all. Christine Mawer, Pateley Moor Close, North Hykeham, Lincoln. Updated: 10:05 Tuesday
With the Society of Editors conference in full swing in York, STEPHEN LEWIS tackles veteran Channel 4 broadcaster Jon Snow about the state of journalism today JON Snow is a surprisingly quick mover. I've been waiting for him in the conference room at
BOLLYWOOD films rely on glitter, glamour, high drama and, you might have thought, a spot of summer sunshine. So how surprising to find York Minster on a chilly October day being used as a backdrop for This Life Is Yours, This Heart Is Yours, a new British-backed
MAYBE it is coincidence, maybe it is logical - and how logic game master Tom Stoppard would love that - but two plays obsessed with death are running concurrently at the West Yorkshire Playhouse. They are in tandem at the birth of the new artistic directorship
The spice man cometh. JO HAYWOOD talks to a man who knows his jalapenos from his bell peppers CHILLI loves chillies. And with a name like that, who can blame him? But which came first, the name or the obsession? "I have enjoyed hot food since childhood
THIS was the moment when the colourful spectacle of an all-singing, all-dancing Bollywood production came to an historic corner of York. The Indian film industry produces hundreds of films a year and is challenging Hollywood for the title of the world's
A SELBY couple have won a two-year landmark battle to watch satellite TV in their home. Russell Ward and his partner, Denise Ballard, appealed after Selby District Council ruled their satellite dish would have to be removed. Council planners said it spoiled
MPs will tonight vote on a controversial £210 million package which could mean the closure of up to 26 post offices across North Yorkshire. Consignia is seeking Parliamentary approval for its plans to axe up to a third of Britain's urban post outlets
MARK Cain has become the first player to sign on the dotted line for York City Knights. The former York Wasps fans' favourite last night signed a one-year deal with the Knights having made the switch from Hull Kingston Rovers. Knights chief executive
A HUGE campaign in York and North Yorkshire for skills and against ageism will result in a massive get-together of employers - and potential employees - at an event offering more than 500 jobs on Thursday. The day-long EmployAbility event, at the Ask
EXPANDING York giant Saville Audio Visual has bought out video and multimedia producer Linx Visual Media of Barton-on-Humber. The acquisition is likely to trigger more jobs following a move by Saville regional office in Hull into larger premises. Details
YORK City will have to be quick if they are to triumph in a three-way tug-of-war for former terrace hero Jon McCarthy. The Northern Ireland international winger is currently battling back from a hamstring injury while on week-to-week terms with Nationwide
Top tips on how to choose the right financial solution for your business will be revealed at a workshop organised by Business Link York and North Yorkshire in York next Tuesday (22nd). The half-day workshop, which is aimed at business owners and managers
A COMPETITION designed to slash the high number of accidents among small businesses in York was launched today. The City of York Council's food and safety unit this afternoon formally unveiled its Good Neighbour Award at Meltons Too restaurant, in Walmgate
THE pursuit of perfection takes on so many forms. Some sports thrill, some chill, others just simply bore. All three emotions surfaced after a triple-pronged dash for conquest, command and not so little cash. The hat-trick of sports involved were linked
City of York Under 14 Girls kicked off their Yorkshire Youth League campaign with maximum points. Nicky Shepherdson in the York goal was no more than a casual observer as her team-mates dominated all three games, resulting in a 3-0 (Amelia Smalley, Lucy
Acomb I's opening two matches in division one of the Yorkshire League have now produced 15 goals. The latest game ended in a 5-4 defeat against Chapeltown I. Acomb went into the break locked at 2-2 against a fluent attacking side. Chapeltown gained the
York RUFC 'A' were out-muscled 18-12 by their counterparts from Wheatley Hills. The Doncaster outfit went ahead after three minutes when York failed to deal with an up-and-under kick and the home scrum-half scored unopposed. For the next 15 minutes York
A HIGHER police presence is to be seen on the streets of York city centre in a bid to ease fears over crime and drug use. The high visibility patrols in the Walmgate area will form part of a strategy aimed at boosting public confidence. In addition, each
AN ELDERLY man and his family say they are eternally grateful to the man who risked his own life by jumping into freezing cold water to save him after his car fell into a water-filled dock at Goole. The 73-year-old Leeds man misjudged the dockside when
AN amateur theatre company is celebrating the Queen's Golden Jubilee with a look back at the past 50 years. Stamford Bridge Players are presenting a Golden Jubilee review which will look at dance, music and major events from the past 50 years. The players
MARK Cain has become the first player to sign on the dotted line for York City Knights. The former York Wasps fans' favourite last night signed a one-year deal with the Knights having made the switch from Hull Kingston Rovers. Knights chief executive
NOW for the hard work - that was the battle-cry sounded by manager John Reed ahead of tonight's FA Cup replay against Accrington Stanley. Town shocked their UniBond League premier division rivals with the best of a goal-less draw in their first meeting
Former York City striker Neil Tolson has joined Conference outfit Leigh RMI on non-contract terms. Tolson is trying to resurrect his career in non-league football after a long standing injury forced him to quit Southend United, his last professional club
BUS company bosses say the new A64 underpass near York IS wide enough for two buses to pass each other. The £4.1 million scheme to provide a safe way across the dual carriageway at Copmanthorpe was finally completed yesterday. The fears of bus operators
YORK City goalkeeper Russ Howarth may struggle to make the bench for the England Under-21 team tonight as David Platt's side tackle Macedonia in a Euro U21 2004 qualifier. After missing Friday's 4-0 win in Slovakia with a neck injury, Liverpool shot-stopper
THIS dramatic picture was taken last night as another piece in the Selby bypass jigsaw was put into place. With the help of massive arc lights, the photographer captured six 25-tonne beams being lifted into place to form a new bridge over the Selby to
I was dismayed to read the Rev Harrell blaming the city council for what she felt was an unsatisfactory bus route (Letters, October 9). Is even God against the hard pressed staff and representatives of the City of York Council? Bus company First provides
ONCE again you report an outcry over proposals for a phone mast, this time at the Abbey Park hotel (October 11), and of course this includes the usual objections over health risks. It seems the issue of phone masts is creating the biggest case of nimbyism
A LOCAL post office is a vital cornerstone to everyday life, a familiar, handy and extremely useful service. The post office on the corner is important precisely because it is on the corner and not a mile or two away. Under proposals being voted on in
I suppose it is typical that last Friday it was too dry in places to lift potatoes. They bruise more easily and do not store properly as a result. Now, because we are having the promised rain, it is too wet. Like all farmers, and most Britons, we remain
