I WONDER if the driver of the black Punto has any children ("Dad's plea: give yourself up", December 13)? What sort of a Christmas will they be having? Will it be a happy, loving, carefree time? Will he/she be thinking of the agony being suffered by little
ON behalf of our friends and my husband, all regular users of St Sampson's Centre, I would like to thank all the volunteers who give their time freely and work so hard to provide a place for friends to meet and purchase very reasonably priced snacks.
FANS' pressure group the Friends of York City have backed a demonstration tonight against the cash-strapped club's landlords Bootham Crescent Holdings. Directors and share-holders of BCH, who a year ago announced that the Third Division club was up for
YORK City skipper Chris Brass is facing a two-month spell on the sidelines after suffering a fracture to his right cheekbone just eight minutes into the Minstermen's 2-1 win over Kidderminster Harriers. Brass, who got caught by an elbow as he went for
SELBY police are appealing for a motorist to contact them following an incident at Thorpe Willoughby. PC Neil Drummond said that at 3.50pm on Wednesday, an 11-year-old boy was struck by a car's wing mirror as he crossed Fox Lane after getting off the
A SCHOOL set on the green in a pretty Ryedale village has seen the completion of the biggest development since it was built nearly 140 years ago. For years the popular Hovingham School had been cramped for space in the imposing Grade II listed building
BUILDING work has been halted on a Scandinavian-style pre-fabricated house in a North Yorkshire village - because it is two feet too high. Hambleton District Council planners were tipped off by neighbours at Stillington, near Easingwold, that the unusual
YORK's education service has been placed in the country's top 20 per cent following a government audit. City of York Council has been awarded three stars for its educational services with a further three stars for capacity to improve - the highest possible
A YORK charity is set to benefit when nearly 300 doctors, nurses, and other health staff gather in the Minster this week to sing in the NHS carol service at 7.30pm on Wednesday. The event, this year organised by the North East Yorkshire and North-ern
A NORTH YORKSHIRE town stepped back in time at the weekend as a special Victorian event took over its streets. Traders in Malton had one foot in the past as they turned the clock back, with shop staff in period costume, a giant farmers' market and Victorian
MORE bad news could be looming for North Yorkshire County Council taxpayers. The latest council spending formula, which switches government grant cash from shire counties to urban areas, could mean a hike of more than 11 per cent in bills across North
Harrogate dominated most of their National League division two game at home to lowly Kendal to win 52-10. Following an early score by Kendal's left wing, Martin Armstrong, Harrogate took control to notch seven tries, six of them converted by fly-half
COST-cutting measures have been implemented by York Health Services NHS trust as it faces a £3.5 million budget shortfall. And if the money is not found by the end of the financial year, the trust could lose its three-star rating - and its right to apply
A POWER-LADEN second half belied Malton and Norton's customary close encounters with Heath as the hosts surged to a 55-6 triumph. Despite Ian Mansell having a 'try' disallowed and Malton missing two short-range penalty kicks, the hosts shook off the concession
TWO Belgian brothers undertook a last-minute 26-hour marathon journey to see the UK Championship snooker in York. Steven Van Reuterghen, 24, and his brother, Lieven, 22, completed the epic trip just in time to catch the final between Mark Williams and
SNOOKER success has brought an early Christmas present to York with thousands of extra visitors flocking to the area, international TV coverage and players heaping praise on the city. Organisers at the Barbican Centre say the two-week PowerHouse UK Championship
York returned to winning form at Horsforth in a dour encounter from which they emerged 7-0 victors. The overcast, misty conditions at Yarnbury's elevated ground caused the match to be started 15 minutes early at 2pm. After ten minutes of testing forward
YORK Acorn underlined their return to form with a 20-12 defeat of high-flying Castleford Panthers. The win allowed Acorn's neighbours, Heworth, to leapfrog Cas into the second promotion place in National Conference League division two but more importantly
PATRICK Shepherd, chairman of York Against Cancer, and the Rev Bob Rogers, senior chaplain at York District Hospital, with the Christmas tree which was illuminated outside the hospital's Cancer Care Centre. The hospital's chapel was packed for two carol
Dunnington and Bishopthorpe served up a thrilling nine-goal Reserve 'A' encounter with the spoils going in favour of the Bishops. Bishopthorpe went two up but Dunnington clawed their way back to equalise by half-time. Bishopthorpe took the lead twice
AN ELDERLY man was taken to hospital with a head injury after he was in collision with a motorbike as he crossed a busy York road. The man had been crossing Low Ousegate, near Ouse Bridge, on Saturday at about 2pm, when the accident occurred. He was taken
A MAN was rescued from his bedroom by firefighters at a block of sheltered housing flats in York when a frying pan fire broke out in his kitchen. The 57-year-old man was taken to York District Hospital suffering from smoke inhalation after the blaze at
YORK'S tourism chiefs are celebrating after new figures showed the vital city industry is on the up after a "challenging" year. They suggest the shadow of the September 11 terror attacks is finally being cast off, as the number of American visitors to
The top of the table clash in division three ended honours even. Paul Jones gave Moor Lane a 15th-minute lead but a burst of two goals inside a minute midway through the second half put Wilberfoss in front. Olly Newby struck the first, while an own goal
RESIDENTS of a North Yorkshire village are demanding that a muddy footpath used by schoolchildren is made safe before someone is killed. The footpath on Main Street, Tollerton, near Easingwold, is used by scores of young children dropped off by the Forest
POLICE today appealed for witnesses to an incident outside a York burger bar which left a man suffering serious facial injuries. The 17-year-old, who is not from York, was found unconscious by police who were called out to Toft Green just after 3am yesterday
FANS' pressure group the Friends of York City have backed a demonstration tonight against the cash-strapped club's landlords Bootham Crescent Holdings. Directors and share-holders of BCH, who a year ago announced that the Third Division club was up for
FIFTEEN people were caught over the drink-drive limit in North Yorkshire at the weekend, police revealed today Five of those were breathalysed in the York area, central area police commander Superintendent John Lacy said. The Evening Press recently reported
FORMER York City loan star Michael Proctor was the dazzling toast of Wearside today. The youngster, who top scored for the Minstermen during his loan stint with City last season, opened his Premiership account with a priceless late winner for lowly Sunderland
YORK City skipper Chris Brass is facing a two-month spell on the sidelines after suffering a fracture to his right cheekbone just eight minutes into the Minstermen's 2-1 win over Kidderminster Harriers. Brass, who got caught by an elbow as he went for
Nestl pensioners in York today said that philanthropist Joseph Rowntree would be "turning in his grave" over the company's decision to axe a £10 Christmas voucher scheme. Bosses have confirmed that, from next year, Nestl will no longer give retired staff
STEPHEN LEWIS seeks some seasonal advice on surviving the festive period CHRISTMAS is meant to be a time for having fun. For partying, eating well, enjoying quality time with family and friends, and wallowing in a (often drink-sodden) feeling of seasonal
ONE tabloid called it a "loo frenzy." I like that. I can relate to it. I've been caught up in many situations which could easily fit that description. I remember one in particular. It took place in a sea-front hotel in Saltburn on the North-East coast
WE are very disappointed that the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) has decided to strike at Christmas, undoubtedly one of the most important times of the year for so many people. The union continues to reject Arriva Trains Northern's offer of
TAXIS and cabs are abbreviations of taximeter cabriolets. They are either hackney carriages, licensed to ply for hire on a rank, on the street, or pre-booked and private hire vehicles which can only be pre-booked. Common usage lumps them both as taxis
HELP The Aged is looking for friends in North Yorkshire. We have a committee here that is extremely busy organising fun fund raising activities where the money is spent locally to better the lives of older people in the area. If any of your readers would
FORMER York City loan star Michael Proctor was the dazzling toast of Wearside today. The youngster, who top scored for the Minstermen during his loan stint with City last season, opened his Premiership account with a priceless late winner for lowly Sunderland
A FIGHTING friend inspired Mark Williams to deliver a knockout punch to land the PowerHouse UK Snooker Championship in a toe-to-toe battle which went the full distance at York's Barbican Centre. After capturing his first title in Britain for 26 months
Harrogate dominated most of their National League division two game at home to lowly Kendal to win 52-10. Following an early score by Kendal's left wing, Martin Armstrong, Harrogate took control to notch seven tries, six of them converted by fly-half
A POWER-LADEN second half belied Malton and Norton's customary close encounters with Heath as the hosts surged to a 55-6 triumph. Despite Ian Mansell having a 'try' disallowed and Malton missing two short-range penalty kicks, the hosts shook off the concession
TWO long-range tries by their most dangerous attacker, Matt Sellars, led Northallerton to a 17-11 victory over Pocklington. In atrocious conditions Pocklington opened the scoring with a Mark Taylor penalty. Pocklington lost teenage prop Dave Birch, with
York returned to winning form at Horsforth in a dour encounter from which they emerged 7-0 victors. The overcast, misty conditions at Yarnbury's elevated ground caused the match to be started 15 minutes early at 2pm. After ten minutes of testing forward
ONE day you might spot him. The first clue will be his motorbike, parked by the roadside. Then your eye will be caught by the rider hacking back at the verge weeds, or perhaps clicking away with his camera and making detailed notes in a pad. Don't worry
CHRISTMAS came early for a group of York museum workers when they unearthed a festive treasure in a city church. Staff at York Museums Trust were delighted to discover a hidden Victorian stained glass window in St Mary's, Castlegate. The centrepiece of
YORK Health Services NHS Trust is celebrating after achieving an award for improving the working lives of its staff. The trust, which runs York District Hospital, has achieved Practice Status in the NHS Improving Working Lives (IWL) assessment after a
BOOMING Selby today unveiled plans for another bumper housing development. Twenty acres of greenbelt land at South Milford will be used to build 265 homes, a new medical centre and a school extension in a £40 million project. The site, near Low Street
WHEN you draw up your Christmas card list it is usual to include friends, relations, and maybe neighbours and even some work colleagues - but how many people would send a card to a planning application? It sounds odd, to put it mildly, but one exasperated
MEDICAL staff and fishermen have got together to offer a series of free food workshops designed to promote the benefits of healthy eating. The Food, Fish and Health course, which will be free to anyone wanting to attend, has been organised by the Yorkshire
A NEW advice and information pack designed to curb the number of teenage pregnancies in North Yorkshire is set to be launched. Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Primary Care Trust have joined with the North Yorkshire Teenage Pregnancy Strategy Group to
SANTA has found some little helpers at a farm shop near York, where staff have set up a festive trail through nearby woodland. Young visitors to The Farmer's Cart, at Strensall, can enjoy a fairytale ride on Santa's sleigh before meeting him in a specially-built
GOVERNMENT officials have told a North Yorkshire district council it should treble its council tax rate. The recommendation has caused outrage among members of Hambleton District Council, which is proud of having the third-lowest council tax rate in the
A heavenly parade wound its way through York's streets at the weekend as part of the city's Festival of Angels. More than 40 children dressed in angelic costume took part in the procession, which began at the Elim Pentecostal Church, in Swinegate. The
TWO long-range tries by their most dangerous attacker, Matt Sellars, led Northallerton to a 17-11 victory over Pocklington. In atrocious conditions Pocklington opened the scoring with a Mark Taylor penalty. Pocklington lost teenage prop Dave Birch, with
HEALTH chiefs at York District Hospital were today hoping that the current Norwalk outbreak has reached its peak after only two new cases were reported over the weekend. There are now two wards closed to admissions, down from four on Friday, and about
DETECTIVES investigating the murder of a 45-year-old Bridlington woman have renewed their appeal for information. Linda Wardill was found dead at her flat in Albion Terrace, Bridlington, last Wednesday. A post mortem examination revealed she had died
HEWORTH bounced up two places into second in National Conference League division two with a 28-12 defeat of lowly Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks. The Villagers regained a promotion place thanks to neighbours York Acorn's shock defeat of Castleford Panthers
PICKERING Town and Causeway will meet for a third time in the FA Vase this Saturday after the two sides drew 2-2 at the Recreation Ground. The first tie had ended in controversy when Causeway refused to accept the replacement official after the original
Thorpe United had a 6-2 win at first division anchor club Fulford but the home side threatened to snatch a point when they pulled two goals back in the second half. However, this served to re-awaken Thorpe who ran away with the game in the final stages
Malton Bacon Factory proved the hosts with the most as they returned to the Leeper Hare York and District League premier division winning trail with a 13-0 rout of visitors Riccall. Nick Drew led the way with four goals followed by a Nathan Milner hat-trick
JOSEPH Rowntree will be spinning in his grave - or so say aggrieved pensioners on learning that Nestl is no longer going to pay an annual Christmas bonus to its former employees. It is certainly true that Joseph Rowntree was a social pioneer, a paternalistic
SPECULATION that train services will be axed because of Government plans to cut operators' funding by 20 per cent is misleading, according to a York passengers' group. Ernie Preston, secretary of the Rail Passengers' Committee, said that press reports
AN 83-year-old York woman was injured when she was robbed outside her own home. The attack happened at approximately 1pm yesterday after the woman got off the Park&Ride bus in Shipton Road and walked towards her home in Northolme Drive. As she reached
HIT-AND-RUN victim Katie Scales has returned home from hospital, as police investigate fresh leads in their hunt for the motorist who knocked her down. The 11-year-old All Saint's School pupil from Haxby was released from York Hospital at the weekend,
POPSTAR rivals were more like flopstars in York's record stores today. The much-hyped singles from the ITV show's rival boy and girl bands have sold dismally since hitting the shelves today. At HMV, in Coney Street, One True Voice and Girls Aloud were
BLUNDERING bosses of a York pub and restaurant that closed to be converted into housing with the loss of more than 20 jobs have been accused of "rubbing salt in the wound" by celebrating its "success" in a national women's magazine survey. Whitbread managers
A FIGHTING friend inspired Mark Williams to deliver a knockout punch to land the PowerHouse UK Snooker Championship in a toe-to-toe battle which went the full distance at York's Barbican Centre. After capturing his first title in Britain for 26 months
A SIGNIFICANT win for York City - their fourth League victory in succession - but how the Minstermen must wish to play against 11 men. For a second successive Saturday, City found themselves up against ten men for nigh on an hour. And for a second successive
LAST night's tense snooker final had two winners - Mark Williams and the city of York. The two-week PowerHouse UK Championship has been a success all round. This showcase event has attracted 20 per cent more spectators than last year, and generated a
