DEAF charity worker Ian Stillman is being visited in prison by a Delhi diabetes expert, amid fears that freezing conditions could kill him. Ian, 52, whose parents live in Tadcaster Road, York, and who had a leg amputated after a road accident, is serving
A QUICK-thinking fire control operator has been praised for helping to save a couple who were trapped by a blaze in their North Yorkshire home. Emma Allison, an operator for North Yorkshire Fire Service's Green Watch, gave life-saving advice to the couple
A FRAUDSTER jailed after making a fortune from masterminding a timeshare swindle could be forced to pay £80 million to his victims. John "Goldfinger" Palmer, who cheated thousands of Britons, including John and Vera Davidson, of Owlwood Lane, Dunnington
AN EXPLODING firework hit a North Yorkshire town mayor in the face as he lit it at a public show. Councillor Colin Trevor, who is the Mayor of Selby, was taken to hospital after the faulty rocket cut his chin and burnt his arm. Fortunately, he was wearing
THE British planespotters convicted of spying in Greece were today appearing in court to start their legal appeal. The group, including York man Andy Jenkins, 33, from Barkston Avenue, Acomb, was preparing to gamble existing sentences - three years in
A TRAVELLING family has made an unprecedented undertaking to behave itself - in return for the right to continue living in the York area. The deal was struck in the High Court just as two councils were seeking a ground-breaking injunction to ban the travellers
THE former head of the York-based Shepherd Group is suing the company for unfair and wrongful dismissal. Paul Shepherd, 57, is taking his family's firm to an employment tribunal. His lawyers claim the group effectively dismissed him from the board, and
York skiffle fans were devastated today to learn that music legend Lonnie Donegan has died. More than 800 local fans of the 71-year-old skiffle king were disappointed last night when his show at the city's Grand Opera House was cancelled. They were told
MICHAEL Reddy today admitted the Proctor factor played a major role in his decision to join York City. Reddy, signed from Sunderland on a month's loan, made an immediate impact on his debut as a second-half substitute in the 0-0 draw at Hartlepool on
SELBY kept in touch with the leaders in Yorkshire One with a 24-11 defeat of fellow mid-table side Dinnington. The visitors to Sandhill Lane took the lead after quarter of an hour and held the advantage at half-time but once the home side went ahead ten
POCKLINGTON were out-muscled on their visit to Ripon, where the bigger home pack laid the foundations for a comfortable 26-0 Yorkshire Two victory. Pocklington, with a young set of forwards, six of them under 23, were put under immediate pressure by Ripon's
ON the Sunday when York was battered by high winds and rain, my granddaughters were playing in their bedroom when a lighted rocket firework shot through the window. How they were not hurt by flying glass or failed to receive burns from the firework is
THE Starting Gate public house has now been run for over a year without a manager/manageress team in place. Senior staff have worked together, despite many changes in personnel, with the younger, willing members, to ensure the restaurant and bar ran as
COUNCIL chiefs are to explore the merits of using postal votes in next year's elections. Members of City of York Council's executive agreed last night to look at arrangements for using postal voting to ensure more people took the opportunity to have their
Ben Small continued his scoring spree for Dunnington with a hat-trick in their 8-1 Reserve 'A' thrashing of New Earswick. He was, however, upstaged by Paul Fowler who bagged four, while James Calvert hit one. Alan Smith (2), Wayne Carter, Mark Woodward
YORK Groves gave a never-say-die display of pure grit against unbeaten Pennine League division four leaders Newsome Panthers before losing 38-12 at Oaklands. The Terriers have suffered through injuries and work commitments over recent weeks and Saturday's
FREE computer training for adults to help them bridge the "digital divide" has been made available by two York community groups. The Get Connected! project aims to provide free computer workshops for families in the Tang Hall area who have a child of
NEW Earswick All Blacks returned to winning ways in Yorkshire League division one with a convincing 42-14 victory over Kinsley Raiders. Acorn were faster in attack and stronger in defence and rarely looked in danger against a heavyweight Raiders side.
A FOUR-year programme aimed at rejuvenating a once-troubled York estate is nearing completion. City of York councillors are now putting together plans to continue successful community projects once the North Clifton Regeneration Partnership (NCRP) ends
THE Ebor Singers will construct Thursday's concert around Victoria: Requiem at the medieval All Saints' Church, North Street, York. The requiem was written on the death of the Spanish Empress Maria in 1603, and is not only Victoria's best work, but one
A CYCLISTS' group has raised safety concerns over the new underpass under the A64 near York. Paul Hepworth, of the North Yorkshire branch of the Cyclists Touring Club, says cyclists using a new cyclepath through the underpass at Copmanthorpe then have
WHAT do Carmen Miranda, grass skirts and pieces of fruit on cocktail sticks have in common? They have all made an appearance at Calcaria House Community Centre, in Tadcaster. The centre, which provides activities and entertainment for the elderly and
VENUES in York could be made to draw up a written policy on how to deal with drugs to help tackle their illegal use in the city. Premises from nightclubs to village halls that are licensed for public entertainment may have to create a written drugs policy
SELBY is to receive special treatment from the Government because of the pit closures. Government rules state that the employment service cannot assist workers until they are within three months of redundancy. But Nick Brown, Minister for Work and Pensions
Last season's runners-up, Rowntrees 'A', got their new Hunters York and District Senior Indoor Cricket League season off to a good start with two victories over promoted sides Thirsk and Bolton Percy. This pair clashed in the third game in the first division
CUP-KINGS Harrogate Town just missed out on a notable hat-trick but live to fight another day in the FA Trophy. After winning through to the first round of the FA Cup first round proper then beating Gainsborough in the UniBond Premier Division in midweek
A CAMPAIGN to halt controversial plans for Coppergate II has gone worldwide. The Castle Area Campaign Group claims signatures on an internet petition calling for the £60 million scheme to be scrapped have come from as far away as Kuwait, Mexico and New
A SUPERMARKET tycoon and a star gazer are among the top-paid people in York and North and East Yorkshire, according to an annual "rich list" As reported in Saturday's Evening Press, Sir Ken Morrison is said to be North Yorkshire's highest-paid man, in
IT may not have been pretty to watch nor played in good weather, but Malton and Norton's 18-15 win at Leodiensiens saw their band of supporters leave Alwoodley happy on Saturday. This was a massive game for both sides, who were locked together in the
POCKLINGTON were out-muscled on their visit to Ripon, where the bigger home pack laid the foundations for a comfortable 26-0 Yorkshire Two victory. Pocklington, with a young set of forwards, six of them under 23, were put under immediate pressure by Ripon's
FLOOD warnings have been issued for three rivers across the region after heavy rain over the past few days. The Environment Agency delivered the warnings - one step up from the low-level flood watch - for the Ouse, Derwent and Rye. A spokesman said the
STAFF are poised to take strike action over pay at further education centres in York and North Yorkshire tomorrow. Union chiefs with the National Association of Teachers in Further and Higher Education (NATFHE) have warned that thousands of students could
Winter is coming - along with coughs, colds and the flu. Apart from a flu jab or stocking up on paracetamol, what else can you do to boost your defences? STEPHEN LEWIS speaks to acupuncturist Hugh MacPherson, about one option, while below local healers
IT was a bitter-sweet day for North Yorkshire bride Paula Collins. The happiest day of her life was also tinged with sadness as she left Selby Register Office and headed for Selby cemetery. In a poignant tribute to her step-father, Andy Campbell, who
IT may not have been pretty to watch nor played in good weather, but Malton and Norton's 18-15 win at Leodiensiens saw their band of supporters leave Alwoodley happy on Saturday. This was a massive game for both sides, who were locked together in the
York's Yorkshire One leadership clash at Clifton Park with Bridlington ended in a convincing win for the seasiders by 20-7. But it was marred by ugly scenes 25 minutes into the first half. Bridlington seemed to be themain protagonists but unfortunately
DAY after day, residents and tourists would make the same inquiry. Do you have a concise history of York? Eventually, a group of booksellers at Waterstone's began to realise that maybe they had discovered a gap in the market. They endeavoured to do something
Colway Ritz, who has had a new lease of life this season, can complete a hat-trick of wins tomorrow at Catterick's final Flat meeting of the year. Wilf Storey's eight-year-old goes for the Oliver Cromwell Handicap with regular rider Clare Roche aboard
AS a firefighter's wife I thank Mr G Horne for his support of our firefighters' pay claim (Letters, October 28). Conversely, all Mr K Garside does is belittle and criticise the fire service. How can he justify his claim that mundane jobs are more dangerous
YOUR report "City council blitz on dog dirt offenders" (October 26) was interesting. I congratulate the council on wanting to rid York of dog dirt, but one of the biggest animal mess problems in the city centre is from the horse and carriage owners taking
THERE is growing concern about delays to new stations for Haxby and Strensall (October 30). Reading comments by Lib Dems on this vital rail link for these areas, I see problems even after the stations are completed. Firstly, overcrowding before even leaving
A would-be burglar was seen trying to break into a student's room at Derwent College on the University of York campus, in Heslington, at about 7.45pm last night. He was described as white, 5ft 10ins tall, medium build, with light brown hair. He was wearing
PUPILS who find biology lessons hard to stomach are being helped by a home-grown tract. The youngsters of Canon Lee school,at Clifton, York, are being helped in their studies by a digestive system - hand-knitted by the great-aunt of their biology teacher
Pocklington dominated most of the game but had to survive an anxious last 20 minutes to beat Osbaldwick 3-1 in the premier division of the Leeper Hare York and District League. Brent Terry beat the off-side trap to net Pock's first and it was no surprise
WHAT a difference a week makes. After the highs of last Saturday's derby hammering of York Acorn, Heworth came crashing down to earth with a shock 24-12 loss at lowly Rochdale Mayfield. Acorn, on the other hand, rediscovered the winning formula for the
CRIME-fighting schemes across the globe form the subject of a new four-month study at the University of York. Researchers at the university's Centre for Criminal Justice Economics and Psychology will compare methods used to tackle violent crime in developing
WITH the closing date for nominations fast approaching, the search to find North Yorkshire's favourite Christmas carols is entering its final stages. Dozens of ancient, modern and traditional festive favourites have already been put forward by voters
YORK All Saints Boxing Club are appealing to people and businesses around the area to help them raise the £20,000 they need to build a new home. The club that set the likes of Jorvik Warrior Jamie Warters on the road to success will lose their North Street
SELBY kept in touch with the leaders in Yorkshire One with a 24-11 defeat of fellow mid-table side Dinnington. The visitors to Sandhill Lane took the lead after quarter of an hour and held the advantage at half-time but once the home side went ahead ten
DEAF charity worker Ian Stillman is being visited in prison by a Delhi diabetes expert, amid fears that freezing conditions could kill him. Ian, 52, whose parents live in Tadcaster Road, York, and who had a leg amputated after a road accident, is serving
A SOLUTION seems finally in sight to the troubles of the vandal-hit centre of a York estate, as councillors have approved plans to tear it down and transform it into much-needed affordable housing. Leaders of City of York Council have agreed to the redevelopment
York's Yorkshire One leadership clash at Clifton Park with Bridlington ended in a convincing win for the seasiders by 20-7. But it was marred by ugly scenes 25 minutes into the first half. Bridlington seemed to be themain protagonists but unfortunately
A HUGE illuminated red poppy shone on the hundreds who entered York's Barbican Centre for the Festival of Remembrance. Lighting the outdoor forecourt of the Barbican, its message was as clear as the message of remembrance has been since the end of the
MICHAEL Reddy today admitted the Proctor factor played a major role in his decision to join York City. Reddy, signed from Sunderland on a month's loan, made an immediate impact on his debut as a second-half substitute in the 0-0 draw at Hartlepool on
YORK and North Yorkshire schoolchildren who took part in an Ad Attack competition to design adverts for local businesses have received their prizes. County and city schools were assigned local businesses and asked to come up with adverts that would boost
WE welcome the deal struck in the High Court concerning the behaviour of a travelling family. The alternative was draconian - a ban on their living on certain areas of land in York and Ryedale. This case was fraught with sensitivity because it involved
BRIDE Paula Collins should have been given away by her stepfather Andy Campbell at her wedding this weekend. Tragically, he died a year ago after being stabbed. It was an horrific incident, and a terrible ordeal for the family. But Paula was determined
And there I was feeling guilty. Worrying about whether I boss my husband about too much. I shouldn't be concerned - it's the thing to do in a relationship, apparently. Men need to be bossed around, says Heather Mills McCartney, wife of Sir Paul. And not
