As both a motorist and cyclist, I wish to comment or your recent article on the proposed Metro-style light rail link idea for York (December 11). As a resident of Tadcaster Road, I am fully aware of the traffic queues which stretch from The Mount traffic
BEFORE your readers start planning their festive feasts, can I ask them to spare a thought for the poor turkey? And I don't mean just because he's dead, he probably suffered terribly during his short life. About ten million turkeys are reared every year
MOST people, when I tell them I have no television, agree that some programmes are a waste of time, and can understand why I should think I am better off without one. Yes, it's great without a telly! However, my experience with the Television Licensing
MIDFIELDER Stephen Brackstone and defender Stuart Wise face a race to be fit for the Boxing Day showdown with Boston United. Brackstone came off in the first half feeling poorly, while Wise suffered a bang to the head after half-time. Many eyes were on
YORK City administrator David Willis has confirmed that a couple more interested parties have stepped forward since the club's appearance before the courts on Wednesday. And, encouragingly for the Minstermen, the original parties who had confirmed their
GEORGE WILKINSON leads us on a Boxing Day walk where the animals take the scenery - and the walkers - in their stride Friday the 13th we walked a route selected for Boxing Day, but superstition ran like rain off waterproofed backs, and we had a super
YORK City chief Terry Dolan was full of praise of his squad after they emerged from their week from hell with a battling 1-1 draw against Lincoln City last night. Richard Cooper, back from a ten-month injury nightmare, struck the equaliser ten minutes
YORK City Knights have snapped up a former Illawara Steelers star to complete a quick-fire quadruple sweep. Utility player Trevor Krause, who spent five seasons with the National Rugby League club now known as St George-Illawara Dragons, became the first
YORK City Knights star signing Lee Jackson has helped launch the new sponsorship of the National League Cup by Arriva Trains Northern, writes Peter Martini. Jackson, pictured wearing a Knights polo shirt, went to a photo shoot to welcome in the new two-year
Shakespeare Country isn't just Stratford-upon-Avon. Warwick and its castle is a midwinter day's dream, says MATTHEW WOODCOCK IT'S amazing what a bag of hot chestnuts can do to get you in the mood for Christmas. My girlfriend and I were shuffling and moaning
A YORK mother-of-three claims a city electrical retailer has left her to face Christmas without a cooker. Janice Gregory, 43, says she feels let down by PowerHouse, which she says failed to deliver a desperately-needed cooker she had ordered. She says
COUNCIL taxpayers in York and North Yorkshire have the chance to share their views with members of the police authority, who are set to make them pay more for policing. Chief Constable Della Cannings and authority members will go "on tour" next month
A new survey claims children cause more than £1,500 damage before they're 15. ADRIAN BUTLER spoke to parents in York about their little ones' upsets BUYING children's Christmas presents may seem expensive - but parents often end up spending much more
CHRISTMAS candle decorations have been put to the test by York trading standards officers, and they have issued a warning because of their findings. The team, at City of York Council, are asking residents to beware of the potential fire risk created by
JANET Goodrick is determined to light up Christmas for patients and staff at Martin House Hospice by illuminating her York home. The house, in Tranby Avenue, Osbaldwick, has been decorated from top to bottom with festive lights, all in aid of the hospice
A DISHONEST North Yorkshire woman has kept her freedom - because the female prisons are bulging and her husband needs his wife. Sarah Louise Mills, 29, of Cherry Tree Court, Barlby, pleaded guilty to five offences of providing false accountancy information
THE City of York Tennis Championships, first held more than 70 years ago, are in serious jeopardy because of falling entries, and a public meeting has been called to discuss the problems. This year there were only a handful of men's entries and no women's
YORK youngster Ross Divorty has landed the biggest goal of his fledgling career - by being picked for the Great Britain Under-14s rugby league squad. The New Earswick All Blacks teenager, along with Scarborough pair Billy Parker and Sam Millward, had
DESPAIRING bus passengers in York will soon see the city's largest fleet given a thorough clean - three weeks after the First bus washer was rendered useless by a broken entrance ramp. First buses have been travelling around the city thickly covered in
YORK City Knights have snapped up a former Illawara Steelers star to complete a quick-fire quadruple sweep. Utility player Trevor Krause, who spent five seasons with the National Rugby League club now known as St George-Illawara Dragons, became the first
WHAT do they put in the water in York to make you all so clever? That was the question put to York Countdown contestants, Julian Fell and Grace Page, by maths wizard Carol Vorderman, after the final of the popular TV quiz show. A-level student Julian,
YORK City Knights star signing Lee Jackson has helped launch the new sponsorship of the National League Cup by Arriva Trains Northern, writes Peter Martini. Jackson, pictured wearing a Knights polo shirt, went to a photo shoot to welcome in the new two-year
NATIONAL GRID today entered Rosalind Craven's land to begin its controversial pylons project. The company and its contractors were beginning surveying work at Home Farm, Huby, near Easingwold, after winning a High Court injunction last week to prevent
A DRUG user who attacked an elderly York shopkeeper with an axe has been jailed for seven years at York Crown Court. Simon Hickey, prosecuting, said that Paul Michael Wilson ran into Kenneth Lockwood's Gillygate newsagents armed with a six-inch bladed
THEY went, they saw, they enjoyed but unfortunately the Quality Street Gang did not conquer. Having been the kings of the Dubai Sevens in the past, the QSG could not quite live up to past glories at this season's IRB Sevens Series opener. Having taken
I am sure if you asked the people of North Yorkshire if they wished Fylingdales to be used as part of the US missile defence system you would get a resounding 'no'. The only reason the US wants such a system is so that it can continue its world-wide bombing
Drinkers at an established Malton drinking emporium may feel a little disorientated after marketing people gave it a bright, new facelift. Public relations and design experts have set about transforming Suddaby's Crown Hotel, Malton Brewery and its all-important
York RL Supporters' Club have passed on thanks to fans who submitted entries in the competition to rename the Supporters' Club Draw, writes Peter Martini. The Supporters' Club deemed "Pot of Gold" the best name suggested for the draws, which take place
STEVE CARROLL treks to Tadcaster for what turned out to be a tasty treat. LET's get it out of the way right now. If you live in York, the Aagrah is a long way away. There's not many places for which I would undertake a 20-mile round trip just to pick
There is no need to abandon the garden just because it is Christmas, writes GINA PARKINSON IF YOU can't stay away from the garden over Christmas and the weather is kind, then December is a good time to take root cuttings from perennials like hardy geraniums
YESTERDAY a prominent anniversary in the history of York City FC sailed by without even the hint of a celebration. December 20, 2001 was the day that the lives of the Minstermen supporters, players and staff were well and truly turned upside down at the
THE York City reign of John Batchelor has effectively reached the end of the road. Evening Press sports writer TONY CURTIS recalls the Batchelor ploys... THE legacy of John Batchelor is sure to be felt at York City for many, many years should the proud
A MULTI-million pound defence system for the East Coast is being completed ahead of schedule. The £33.6 million project at Scarborough is now into its second season with almost 50 per cent of the rock armour in place. The rock defences will combine with
LEGWARMERS and crimped hair will be rife in Tadcaster as the town celebrates Christmas with a 1980s charity disco. Eighties tribute band Spandau Caf, who send up bands including Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet and Depeche Mode, have organised the bash, which
A WOMAN who was almost three times the drink-drive limit has escaped a jail sentence. It was Marie Addy's second drink-driving offence in three years, Selby magistrates were told. Today the sentence was condemned as "appalling" by the Campaign Against
VISITORS to a North Yorkshire theme park have been meeting the man of the moment - Father Christmas. For the first time, Santa Claus is at Flamingo Land in his giant magical grotto, having fun at Santa's Magical Light-Up. Once visitors have put in their
LINGERIE shop staff in York were happy to "bear" all for Yorkshire-based children's charity Candlelighters. Staff at La Senza, in Coney Street, chose the charity, which supports children with cancer and promotes research, for their annual Bertie Bear
York RL Supporters' Club have passed on thanks to fans who submitted entries in the competition to rename the Supporters' Club Draw, writes Peter Martini. The Supporters' Club deemed "Pot of Gold" the best name suggested for the draws, which take place
MIDFIELDER Stephen Brackstone and defender Stuart Wise face a race to be fit for the Boxing Day showdown with Boston United. Brackstone came off in the first half feeling poorly, while Wise suffered a bang to the head after half-time. Many eyes were on
EVENING Press readers have raised enough money to give a dose of Christmas cheer to York hit-and-run victim Katie Scales. Hundreds of pounds arrived at our office yesterday, which means that readers have donated more than £800 in only four days to buy
YORK City administrator David Willis has confirmed that a couple more interested parties have stepped forward since the club's appearance before the courts on Wednesday. And, encouragingly for the Minstermen, the original parties who had confirmed their
AN armed counter-terrorism unit is to be set up by North Yorkshire Police after the force was given £1.7 million to provide heightened security measures within the county. The Government money will be used to recruit 20 additional officers for anti-terrorist
A PAEDOPHILE who had appealed to the authorities for help was eventually caught snooping on children at a York playground, a court heard. Six years ago, parents called for locked entrance doors and tighter security at an Acomb school after Phillip James
YORK City chief Terry Dolan was full of praise of his squad after they emerged from their week from hell with a battling 1-1 draw against Lincoln City last night. Richard Cooper, back from a ten-month injury nightmare, struck the equaliser ten minutes
THE mother of road accident victim Jamie Sanders told today how an extraordinary message from beyond the grave will bring her special joy this Christmas. Christine Sanders claims her son Jamie - who suffered fatal injuries in an accident at the notorious
WHAT a difference 12 months makes. When the club's off-field saga hit the headlines this time last year, York City were a team struggling with form and confidence. Only the slightest thing needed to upset the cart and if they had conceded an early goal
YORK City Knights star signing Lee Jackson has helped launch the new sponsorship of the National League Cup by Arriva Trains Northern, writes Peter Martini. Jackson, pictured wearing a Knights polo shirt, went to a photo shoot to welcome in the new two-year
AS the United States of America cranks up its war machine after pooh-poohing Iraq's self-certification of its arsenal of mass destruction weapons, let's earwig in the Oval Office where President George Bush Jnr is talking to Condi Rice, one of his foreign
