TWO more agricultural shows are being held this week, proving that the countryside is back to normal. Almost. At Tockwith Show on Saturday, the only pigs will be made of papier mache, because of continuing foot-and-mouth restrictions. But they are just
ORGANISERS of Ryedale's biggest agricultural show were hoping to attract more visitors than ever today, in spite of the wet weather conditions. The Ryedale Show, which was being held at Welburn Park, Kirkbymoorside, is one of the few country shows in
A NEW private hospital could be opened on part of Nestl Rowntree's site in York. And the York Health Trust is still "positively pursuing" the possibility of developing new NHS facilities alongside the new Nuffield hospital. The Evening Press revealed
HUNDREDS of office jobs may be moved from the York depot of Transco, the national gas transportation company, to Leeds, it was disclosed today. The proposal prepares the way for merger plans for National Grid and Lattice - Transco's holding company -
MORE concerns have been raised about how changes in York's special needs education will work. All four of the city's special schools are to close in 2004 and to be replaced by two new special schools for those children with the most severe special needs
CITY of York Council are correct in their caution about John Bachelor's proposal to site York City's new stadium at Clifton Moor ('Pitch battle', July 26). The ring road cannot cope with any more traffic. On Saturdays Clifton Moor is like hell on earth
York is one of only six cities in the country to offer engaged couples the chance to work with "marriage mentors" before their big day. JO HAYWOOD meets the Allfords and the Hoggarts to get two very different perspectives on the scheme Newlyweds Mark
YORK City have dipped into the reserves of South American talent to hand Brazilian striker Rogerio Carvalho a trial at Bootham Crescent. The 6ft 3ins hit-man from Ituano SC (SB) Brazil has spent the past couple of days training with the Minstermen and
DRAMATIC image-promoting plans to assert York Science Park in Heslington as the main centre of excellence for science and technology in the North of England are being seriously considered, it was revealed today. Ideas drawn up by design company Northcross
DYNAMIC businessman Christopher Garnett, chief executive of GNER will be the guest speaker at the 2002 Evening Press Business of the Year Awards. He will address finalists at the glittering awards ceremony at the Merchant Adventurers Hall, York, on Thursday
EAGLE-EYED gardener Trevor Pulleyn has unearthed a mini mystery - a tiny silver medallion celebrating the Royal Jubilee... Queen Victoria's golden jubilee. Now he wants help from Evening Press readers as he digs around for the origins of the artefact
Former York League walker Ray Elliot won the fifth annual Ken Rowntree Memorial Race based at British Sugar. Clocking 65 minutes 22 seconds over three laps he held his handicap over Bradford's Ray Brookes (63-19). Third was Huntington all-star Dennis
STAFF Sergeant Neil Cooper proved himself to be an officer and a gentleman when he celebrated his wedding at Imphal Barracks in York at the same time as a war veterans' reunion. When Neil found out his reception meant that the 300 women could not use
MOTORCYCLISTS and road safety chiefs are set to meet in an effort to tackle rising road deaths in the region. The meeting will bring together campaigners and biking enthusiasts in a bid to hammer home the road safety message. Meanwhile, police in Ryedale
York Acorn began pre-season preparations in earnest when they won a friendly at Hull Dockers 24-22. The game was played in four quarters which saw many positional and personnel changes. The game was mainly played in the forwards with Acorn being well
JAYNE Janes closed on 25 double 20 to put Phoenix 'B' on level terms at 3-3 against Slip in York John Smith's Ladies Darts League division one. Angie Hields was again in high scoring mood as she hit three tons to win her singles and Phoenix went on to
VISITORS to a popular country show near York might think they have spent too long in the beer tent when they visit the pig pens. This is because to get round DEFRA livestock restrictions which effectively ban pigs from some shows, organisers of Tockwith
THE 35th City of York Open Bowls Tournament got off to a brilliant start in blistering weather. Last year's mixed pairs winner Gary Bunce had to team up with Joan Parker (Minster Ladies) as his original partner, Anee Illingworth was ill. The Bunce-Parker
Douglas Craig has resigned from the board of York City. STEPHEN LEWIS looks at the highs and lows of his eleven years in charge of the Minstermen ASKED in January at the height of the row over the sale of Bootham Crescent whether he and his fellow directors
America must be an amazing place. At the weekend the seriously good news of the rescue of the trapped miners was announced. Bringing all nine of them to the surface and safety was a superb achievement. The fact that three of them had to be kept in hospital
COPMANTHORPE have taken the lead in division five of the IT Sports Mixed Tennis League after wins at Cliffe and Fulford. Karen Hornby and Graeme Butcher were top scorers in both matches, winning all three rubbers in Cop's 61-47 victory over Cliffe and
AN EXCITING Millennium project is starting to take shape in a York community. People living in the Leeman Road area have begun work on a large mosaic for the Millennium Green. The work will depict the past, present and future of the area, along with its
HOSTS York were dispatched by 32 runs in the Joe Lumb Competition Under-17s' clash against their Sheffield counterparts. Having won the toss York decided to field first and give Sheffield the opportunity to bat. The visitors relished the challenge and
MORE concerns have been raised about how changes in York's special needs education will work. All four of the city's special schools are to close in 2004 and to be replaced by two new special schools for those children with the most severe special needs
THE 'People's Racehorse', Evening Press, was hindered by a slow pace in her latest race at Newcastle, as she finished last of five starters. However, her trainer, Tim Etherington, has already lined up a contest - at Thirsk this Friday - for her to make
PYLONS contractors failed to turn up as planned at a North Yorkshire farm after widow Rosalind Craven refused them access. Initial surveying work had been due to start yesterday afternoon at Home Farm, near Huby, as National Grid continues construction
A MAN who died after being found slumped over a wall in Holgate has been named. Diamond Wharton, 34, from Sirocco Court, Fossway, was discovered on Saturday morning. An inquest into Mr Wharton's death was due to open and adjourn today, but the cause of
YORKSHIRE, beset by problems on and off the field, are believed to be seeking a settlement deal with commercial director, Tony Panaro, who has not been seen at Headingley for the past fortnight. The absence of the club's marketing boss was noted during
AN ACTION plan to clear poisonous fumes out of York's pollution hotspots is being drawn up this week. Panels made up of residents, business representatives and other city people will take part in workshops designed to find ways of improving air quality
FORMER York City chairman Douglas Craig has called on the City of York Council to help the club search for a new home. Craig, who had been in the Bootham Crescent hot-seat for 11 years, stood down from the club's board of directors yesterday. John Batchelor
YORK TV presenter Clare Frisby is to return to the screens of viewers in her home city. BBC Look North announced today that she will become the face of its regional breakfast bulletins, will present a majority of its lunch-time bulletins, and will also
A LORRY hanging precariously over the edge of a bridge above a busy railway line in East Yorkshire is unlikely to be moved until Thursday at the earliest. Humberside Police said the A614 at Howden was likely to remain closed for several days after two
YORK City have dipped into the reserves of South American talent to hand Brazilian striker Rogerio Carvalho a trial at Bootham Crescent. The 6ft 3ins hit-man from Ituano SC (SB) Brazil has spent the past couple of days training with the Minstermen and
THE future of professional rugby league in York is entirely in the supporters' hands - and their pockets. It has been confirmed that the proposed new club will be admitted to the Rugby Football League next season only if they can bank a minimum of £75,000
THEY drop onto the doormat with tedious regularity. Letters from banks offering us "the best credit card deal around" always come with several pages of tiny print no one has the time or the training to decipher. Well, almost no one. The Commons Treasury
LEADING deaf campaigners have joined the call for the release of charity worker Ian Stillman. Ian, 51, is serving a ten-year jail sentence in India after being convicted of cannabis possession - a charge he has always denied. But the father-of-two, whose
A SHOPKEEPER who challenged a teenager he found wearing a stolen T-shirt went on trial accused of falsely imprisoning him in his shop. Richard Barnes, 36, claims to have seen 19-year-old Daniel Westerman - who admits handling stolen goods - trying on
DETECTIVES from York were this afternoon investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in a tent close to York city centre early today. Police said it was too early to say whether the investigation would develop into a murder inquiry. An ambulance
AS a fellow biker I agreed with Diane Holt when she said there is some resentment from other drivers if a bike passes or overtakes stationary or moving traffic (July 12). Everyone would benefit from taking a compulsory basic test course (including car
YOUR correspondent Lynn Hird touched on the extreme isolation endured by many people with ME in her letter (July 12). Many are so badly affected by this debilitating illness that they cannot leave their homes. Three national charities - Action for ME,
MAIR'S Delicatessen in Heworth Village, York, is a unique little shop, which over looks the splendid parish church. I have witnessed this splendid shop's development and what a little winner it has proved to be. They sell just that "something different
Shouldn't we all be running around like headless chickens, tearfully clutching our loved ones to our bosoms while frantically stockpiling tins of corned beef and knitting ourselves crash helmets? Isn't that what we are supposed to do when an asteroid
ACCIDENT claims solicitors in York and North Yorkshire today welcomed details of a "standards charter" to protect future clients in the wake of the collapse of controversial company Claims Direct. The charter has been drawn up by Accident Line, the freephone
Sir Alex Ferguson can savour the racing spotlight yet again at Glorious Goodwood tomorrow as his star performer Rock Of Gibraltar bid to extend his unbeaten record in the feature race on day two of the meeting. The colt, trained by Aidan O'Brien, goes
LEADING deaf campaigners have joined the call for the release of charity worker Ian Stillman. Ian, 51, is serving a ten-year jail sentence in India after being convicted of cannabis possession - a charge he has always denied. But the father-of-two, whose
A NORTH Yorkshire police constable broke down in tears as she told a trial how she had become "muddled" over an insurance claim, which she is accused of falsifying. Scarborough-based Victoria Lacy, 24, told Leeds Crown Court she had been through "a year
A BUS boss defiantly defended his company's high-frequency service and declared: "it's here to stay". Peter Edwards, commercial manager at First in York, said the number six service through Osbaldwick was "well supported" and "popular". Addressing a highly
A PUB regular set fire to the toilets at his busy local because he believed the landlord had "barred" him, a court heard. York Crown Court was told that Graeme Leith, 31, set the fire in the public bar toilets at the Yearsley Grove pub on January 18 this
DUNNINGTON'S 61-47 win at Riccall was enough to maintain their narrow lead in division one of the Tyke Petroleum York Men's Tennis League. Phil Spencer and Andy Peeke-Vout won all three scoring 28 but Riccall's Johnathan Sharp and Neil Richardson won
YORK City chairman John Batchelor says his proposed new stadium at Clifton Moor could provide an ideal opportunity for a new York Park & Ride scheme. He thinks such a service could prove a real boon to staff and patients facing increasing difficulties
