WHATEVER the benefits of pre-season friendlies for managers and players, they are a minefield for fans (and journalists) to judge what impact the game will have on the forthcoming season. Many a wrong judgement has been made by supporters on the strength
Contrasting fortunes befell North Yorkshire golf aces Emma Duggleby and Simon Dyson in Ireland. Duggleby was one of the heroines of the Great Britain and Ireland team, which fended off a storming rally by their European counterparts to claim the coveted
DUNNINGTON'S dream of playing at Lord's this season is over. The Hunters The Estate Agent York and District Cricket League side were beaten by Derbyshire side Sandiacre by nine runs yesterday's National Club Championship quarter-final. Dunnington had
TWO batsmen made Hunters the estate agent York and District Senior Cricket League history in the same match on Saturday. Dunnington's Simon Kellett and Beverley's Jamie Mitchell both made centuries, the first time in the league two opposing batsmen have
Sheriff Hutton Bridge, the division one leaders missed injured bowler Mike Smith and lacked lustre as bottom-placed Stamford Bridge took maximum batting points. Sheriff Hutton Bridge's bowling and fielding was below par, possibly with their players' priorities
Hemingbrough's drive towards the division three title suffered a setback with a one-wicket defeat by lowly Yapham. Maqsood Akbar, with six centuries to to credit, could only make 33 as Hemingbrough were dismissed in 42 overs for 112 by Nigel West (3-40
HE was known as "York's greatest benefactor". Walk around the city and you are never far from the influence of John Bowes Morrell. Every time a university student visits the JB Morrell Library, a shopper walks past the 14th century Bowes Morrell House
Like their senior XI, Malton & Old Malton were held to a draw, but their lead of 37 points in division four is the biggest in any of the seven divisions. Batting first at Osbaldwick, Malton bagged full batting points after knocks by Lester Parking
YORK III have been beaten for the first time since joining York and District Senior League. They failed to match the 154-9 by Londesbrough Park and lost the division six match by 11 runs. Park's George Drury made 59 and Jason Williamson 26 as York's Simon
A FOUNDING member of the York Shakespeare Project today threw his weight behind the campaign to save the city's Mystery Plays. Lee Maloney, who has performed in the last three Plays, said he was willing to join a prospective board which may be set up
THE records continue to tumble for York City Knights.Paul Broadbent's men posted their biggest-ever win and totalled a club best 66 points at New River Stadium yesterday, eclipsing the 48 they got against Keighley last week, while Danny Brough kicked
Work to replace 200 metres of gas main in Selby, will begin next week. Transco will replace an eight inch cast iron main with plastic pipe, along Ousegate and Water Lane, as part of its multi-million pound package of improvements to the gas supply system
MALTON Hospital could be renamed Ryedale Hospital under a huge refurbishment scheme which will make it capable of serving the entire district for the first time. The name change was announced as health chiefs proudly unveiled their vision for the future
WEEKEND shoppers in Selby could hardly believe their eyes as the world's largest bike, above, was pedalled down Gowthorpe. The 26-seat bike was pedalled from Goole to Selby by energetic fundraisers collecting money for Yorkshire Air Ambulance on Saturday
MAGNIFICENT men in their flying machines took to the air over the weekend to entertain aeroplane fanatics. The Real Aeroplane Museum, at Breighton Aerodrome, near Bubwith, hosted a two-day aeroplane spectacular, enjoyed by guests of all ages. About 4,000
DESPITE Saturday's ominously-leaden skies, Sunday saw the sun add to the pleasantly laid-back atmosphere of York's first open-air music festival for a good many years. Though the weekend turn-out - just short of a thousand over the two days - was less
Friends, Romans and countrymen enjoyed a sunny weekend in York and North Yorkshire this weekend as activities as diverse as a Roman festival and a gliding competition took place. In York hundreds of people gathered for the first Eboracum Roman Festival
MEMBERS of York City fans' group Friends of Bootham Crescent (FoBC) have revealed they are planning a sustained protest campaign against York-based housebuilders Persimmon Homes. It seems that Persimmon, which controversially plans to demolish Bootham
WHATEVER the benefits of pre-season friendlies for managers and players, they are a minefield for fans (and journalists) to judge what impact the game will have on the forthcoming season. Many a wrong judgement has been made by supporters on the strength
FALCONRY took centre stage at Clifton, York, where dozens of residents gathered to celebrate York's first nature reserve, known locally as Clifton Backies, off Water Lane. The event saw jugglers, guided walks, have-a-go practical sessions in site management
Contrasting fortunes befell North Yorkshire golf aces Emma Duggleby and Simon Dyson in Ireland. Duggleby was one of the heroines of the Great Britain and Ireland team, which fended off a storming rally by their European counterparts to claim the coveted
NEIGHBOURS have hit back at a York single parent who says vandals are targeting her home. They say her family is a magnet for trouble. Jeanette Bennett, 35, says she is suffering a string of vandal attacks at her council house in Greenwood Grove, Foxwood
YORK III have been beaten for the first time since joining York and District Senior League. They failed to match the 154-9 by Londesbrough Park and lost the division six match by 11 runs. Park's George Drury made 59 and Jason Williamson 26 as York's Simon
Selby's strong batting line-up was again in evidence as the division five leaders sailed past Thirsk's 176-5 to win by six wickets. Thirsk's batting star was 16-year-old Shaun Holmes, who made his best score in senior cricket with 73no. Other runs came
A YORK family have sent out their thanks for public support as they set out for the Children's Transplant Games this week. Parents Kirsty and Nigel Richardson, managers of The Blacksmiths Arms in Huntington, and daughter Elizabeth, were today on their
Draw kings Harrogate gained their first win of the season after drawing ten of their 13 games in division two of Hunters the estate agent York and District Senior League. They trounced a Dringhouses side which is showing a disturbing decline after an
YORK residents are being urged to apply for their free pass to the Minster before entry charges are introduced on Saturday. The Minster entry pass will allow residents in without paying. From Saturday, adults will be charged £4.50, and senior citizens
Sheriff Hutton Bridge, the division one leaders missed injured bowler Mike Smith and lacked lustre as bottom-placed Stamford Bridge took maximum batting points. Sheriff Hutton Bridge's bowling and fielding was below par, possibly with their players' priorities
TWO batsmen made Hunters the estate agent York and District Senior Cricket League history in the same match on Saturday. Dunnington's Simon Kellett and Beverley's Jamie Mitchell both made centuries, the first time in the league two opposing batsmen have
THE first phase of a £1.5 million congestion-busting system to help motorists beat traffic jams in York began today. The high-tech Traffic Congestion Management System (TCMS) was unveiled to co-ordinate information about traffic levels and help direct
MEMBERS of York City fans' group Friends of Bootham Crescent (FoBC) have revealed they are planning a sustained protest campaign against York-based housebuilders Persimmon Homes. It seems that Persimmon, which controversially plans to demolish Bootham
A mammoth 96-hour operation to lay 26 lorry loads of Yorkshire turf in the Millennium Stadium has begun. The first batch, grown by specialist growers Lindum Turf from Thorganby, near York, started its journey to Cardiff yesterday. The first of 10,000
RURAL pursuits from angling to village sport will be on display during a celebration of countryside pursuits this week. Visitors to the CLA Game Fair, to be held at Harewood House, between Harrogate and Leeds, from Friday, will see a whole host of sporting
POLICE officers took to the streets of York in a high-profile operation at the weekend to try to uncover fresh evidence into the tragic death of a father of three. Dozens of nightclubbers, motorists and drinkers were questioned by officers investigating
A GOOD neighbour who volunteered to feed an absent friend's dogs ended up being cornered when one of them turned nasty. The hapless 32-year-old was chased through his neighbour's house, in Acomb, and was forced to take refuge in the upstairs kitchen.
North Yorkshire sidecar aces Steve Webster and Paul Woodhead are back in front in the World Championship after triumphing in torrential rain at Brands Hatch. In a commanding performance Webster raced through the rain to record the 55th victory of his
WHATEVER the benefits of pre-season friendlies for managers and players, they are a minefield for fans (and journalists) to judge what impact the game will have on the forthcoming season. Many a wrong judgement has been made by supporters on the strength
YORK City Knights are hoping injured duo Scott Rhodes and Graeme Hallas will be okay to make next Sunday's National Two clash against Gateshead Thunder. Rhodes and Hallas both looked to have suffered serious injuries in the 25-18 defeat by Sheffield Eagles
I'M afraid it isn't Mrs C Parker that condemns homosexuality (Letters, July 16), it's the bible, the book that Christians and the church are supposed to use and accept as God's word. It would appear that she knows more than her "attackers and revilers
YORK City Knights are hoping injured duo Scott Rhodes and Graeme Hallas will be okay to make next Sunday's National Two clash against Gateshead Thunder. Rhodes and Hallas both looked to have suffered serious injuries in the 25-18 defeat by Sheffield Eagles
High drama graced a brace of Horwath Pulleyn-Heselton first division games which were decided on the last ball. North Duffield entertained Ovington who put 52 on for the first wicket when batting first. However, tight bowling from Lee Wild led Ovington
DESPITE Saturday's ominously-leaden skies, Sunday saw the sun add to the pleasantly laid-back atmosphere of York's first open-air music festival for a good many years. Though the weekend turn-out - just short of a thousand over the two days - was less
Yorkshire Phoenix ended their depressing sequence of six consecutive National League defeats by fighting back hard to shoot down Kent Spitfires by 18 runs with seven balls to spare at Scarborough on Sunday. The hero was batsman-turned-bowler Vic Craven
PRE-SEASON friendlies are a notorious barometer by which to measure a team's progress. So often a sparkling build-up to a new campaign can turn flat - but try telling that to a York City fan today. Had the Minstermen been able to find a cutting edge to
Hawk Flyer, who is among the entries for next month's Great Voltigeur Stakes on Knavesmire, can make that big race a priority by passing his test tomorrow on the first day of Glorious Goodwood. The colt, trained by Sir Micheal Stoute and the mount of
CYCLING is always a hot topic in York. To those opposed to cycles, the bike is a permanent nuisance. To those heartily in favour, it is the best possible way to get around a crowded city. While the 'antis' will probably never come to love the bicycle,
JAZZ singer Carol Addy really has something to sing about. Known for her renditions of such wartime favourites as We'll Meet Again, the York singer has tracked down the mother she never knew. Carol was given up for adoption as a baby after her father,
Draw kings Harrogate gained their first win of the season after drawing ten of their 13 games in division two of Hunters the estate agent York and District Senior League. They trounced a Dringhouses side which is showing a disturbing decline after an
Selby's strong batting line-up was again in evidence as the division five leaders sailed past Thirsk's 176-5 to win by six wickets. Thirsk's batting star was 16-year-old Shaun Holmes, who made his best score in senior cricket with 73no. Other runs came
After their disappointing performance at Sheffield Collegiate the previous week, York Cricket Club regained the lead in the Oxbridge Yorkshire ECB County Premier League with a comprehensive 86-runs victory over third-placed Cleethorpes. At the same time
YORK'S run of success continued when they progressed to the semi-final of the Yorkshire ECB Premier League Cup with a crushing 109 runs victory against Harrogate at St George's Road. York are now due to play Sheffield Collegiate at Abbeydale in the semi-final
YORK City Knights' Grand Final hopes were dealt a cruel blow as they slipped to a 25-18 defeat against Sheffield Eagles. A pedestrian opening spell, the loss of Scott Rhodes, some costly errors and a spirited Eagles' attack all combined to hand York a
The butler, housemaid and last owner of Treasurer's House in York give a glimpse of what it was like to live there during the 1920s on a new audio guide. The National Trust property is offering the free electronic guide to visitors alongside voluntary
TODDLERS, parents and cuddly toys met to enjoy their annual teddy bears' picnic at a village near Selby. About 40 children took their teddy bears to the South Milford Parent and Toddler Group in St Mary's Church Hall. Parent and organiser Nicola Elder
FORMER Huddersfield and Bury striker Ian Lawson will finally team up with York City today - a fortnight after it was revealed he would be joining the Minstermen on trial. The hopes of player-management duo Chris Brass and Lee Nogan to bring in the talented
SUMMER holiday under-18 discos are to be introduced in Selby to help police tackle antisocial behaviour. The pilot scheme will be launched on Wednesday, at the Market Tavern, in Micklegate, where it will be strictly soft drinks only The joint initiative
A GOLF tournament organised by a heart attack victim to thank the paramedic who saved his life raised £2,786 to support cycling paramedics in York. Richard Hunter, 56, said the event, at Heworth Golf Club, which involved 23 teams of four players, was
THE Incredible Hulk, a 1960s-style hippie chick and a horse-racing fan joined forces to walk around the York walls to raise money for the Meningitis Trust. Fourteen children helped by ten adults raised hundreds of pounds for the charity through sponsorship
CHILDCARE in East Yorkshire has received a boost of more than £22,000. A total of £22,396 has been received from the national lottery's New Opportunities Fund to improve childcare. The cash boost will lead to the creation of an extra 48 childcare places
COUNCIL chiefs in York and North Yorkshire face a massive increase in the number of dumped cars, a Government advisory body warned today. The Better Regulation Task Force said new EU regulations could lead to a repeat of last year's "fridge mountain"
Like their senior XI, Malton & Old Malton were held to a draw, but their lead of 37 points in division four is the biggest in any of the seven divisions. Batting first at Osbaldwick, Malton bagged full batting points after knocks by Lester Parking
COUNCIL staff in York are set to become some of the country's "greenest" under new travel plans aimed at cutting congestion and helping health. A major new transport plan will be discussed by senior City of York councillors that could change the way council
Hemingbrough's drive towards the division three title suffered a setback with a one-wicket defeat by lowly Yapham. Maqsood Akbar, with six centuries to to credit, could only make 33 as Hemingbrough were dismissed in 42 overs for 112 by Nigel West (3-40
THE historic building at the heart of local government in North Yorkshire is set to celebrate a glorious centenary. County Hall, in Northallerton, will turn 100 on Tuesday. On Tuesday, July 29 1903, the then chairman of the old North Riding County Council
A RYEDALE-based support service for children with special needs and their families is enjoying a sunny summer thanks to a £20,000 grant. Ryedale Special Families was awarded the cash by the Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales. Services the charity
YORK'S run of success continued when they progressed to the semi-final of the Yorkshire ECB Premier League Cup with a crushing 109 runs victory against Harrogate at St George's Road. York are now due to play Sheffield Collegiate at Abbeydale in the semi-final
After their disappointing performance at Sheffield Collegiate the previous week, York Cricket Club regained the lead in the Oxbridge Yorkshire ECB County Premier League with a comprehensive 86-runs victory over third-placed Cleethorpes. At the same time
A BLOCK of derelict York toilets could soon be sold off. The toilet block close to the Monk Bar car park, off Lord Mayor's Walk, has long been derelict and is a well-known eyesore. A city council scrutiny committee, led by Rawcliffe councillor Mark Waudby
Yorkshire could manage only a Championship draw against Hampshire at North Marine Road, but nobody could accuse them of not trying to make a game of it when the chips were down. With Ryan Sidebottom having sprained his ankle when stumbling on the boundary
WOULD-BE rock star Daniel O'Shea's dreams of stardom came to an abrupt end at the weekend - when TV viewers chose not vote him into the Fame Academy. But another York St John College graduate, Alistair Griffin, of Castleton, near Whitby, was the second
Yorkshire Phoenix ended their depressing sequence of six consecutive National League defeats by fighting back hard to shoot down Kent Spitfires by 18 runs with seven balls to spare at Scarborough on Sunday. The hero was batsman-turned-bowler Vic Craven
A colourful labyrinth of primary colours and natural light is being explored by creative youngsters at the Museum Gardens in York. Dozens of people old and young are exploring a series of brightly-lit chambers at the Colourscape Festival, where musicians
A FOUNDING member of the York Shakespeare Project today threw his weight behind the campaign to save the city's Mystery Plays. Lee Maloney, who has performed in the last three Plays, said he was willing to join a prospective board which may be set up
DUNNINGTON'S dream of playing at Lord's this season is over. The Hunters The Estate Agent York and District Cricket League side were beaten by Derbyshire side Sandiacre by nine runs yesterday's National Club Championship quarter-final. Dunnington had
FLAMINGO LAND is one of the UK's top magnets for tourists, figures revealed today. The theme park and zoo, at Kirby Misperton, near Malton, had the fifth highest number of visitors in the country in 2002. With 1,322,000 people passing through its gates
JAZZ singer Carol Addy is to meet her mother again - for the first time in almost 60 years. Carol often performs Vera Lynn's wartime classic We'll Meet Again during jazz concerts across the York area with the band Some Like It Hot. But now the song has
FORMER Huddersfield and Bury striker Ian Lawson will finally team up with York City today - a fortnight after it was revealed he would be joining the Minstermen on trial. The hopes of player-management duo Chris Brass and Lee Nogan to bring in the talented
A MOTORCYLIST who collided with three cars on a York road was the 17th biker to have died on North Yorkshire's roads this year. Norman Anthony Berry, 40, of Leeds, died at York Hospital from injuries he suffered when his black 600cc Kawasaki hit the rear
READING about Dr Simon Ward waiting for buses and his fears over a "bus-eating monster" lurking in Wigginton (July 19), I should like to ask him to lead it to Osbaldwick if he manages to track it down. Here, this monster would be able to gorge on the
MY wife and I enjoy our Evening Press and find it to be a good presenter of the local news and usually, of the national news of the day. However, your front page picture of Jeffrey Archer being greeted by his wife on his release from prison carried a
COUNCIL staff in York are set to become some of the country's "greenest" under new travel plans aimed at cutting congestion and helping health. A major new transport plan will be discussed by senior City of York councillors that could change the way council
WHAT on earth has happened to geography? I remember reading, a couple of years ago, how British youngsters were completely lost when it came to the subject. That less than half the 900 children aged eight to 16 who took part in a national survey could
Yorkshire could manage only a Championship draw against Hampshire at North Marine Road, but nobody could accuse them of not trying to make a game of it when the chips were down. With Ryan Sidebottom having sprained his ankle when stumbling on the boundary
