THE Odeon in York's Blossom Street ('Still showing - this unique cinema sign', September 27) is a perfect example of art deco, a style which is particularly rare in York. Such a building only has to fall into the wrong hands once, and it is ruined forever
I AGREE with David Bell's letter about cyclists (September 22). I am verging on being described as "frail". I live in Holgate Road and the route to the post office takes me down Holgate Hill. I become increasingly nervous as I venture out. I am constantly
IN response David Bowe's letter on the benefits of the euro (September 18), he is a Member of the European Parliament - so who is his paymaster? I run a small model-making company with more than half of our output being exported to the United States.
I WAS astounded to read that motorists are again footing the bill for something the police should be paying for ('Anger over car recovery', September 19). What are we paying all the extra in council tax to the police for? I haven't seen any improvement
A NEWLY-formed company is investing £750,000 to harness the discoveries and ideas of brilliant York scientists working on the genes of plants. Amaethon Ltd has been formed to help commercialise intellectual property originating from the University of
York and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has linked arms with Pure Business Solutions, the commercial division of York College, to provide the 600 Chamber members with a full programme of general and bespoke training. A full range of courses, including
STAY glued to the news about Rigid Corrugated at Selby. A brand new multi-thousand pound case-maker with edge-of-science glue application has just been moved into the plant in East Common Lane. The advanced Martin 618 machine will faultlessly fold, square
Ex-Times journalist Peter Davenport has sold his PDA Public Relations of Harrogate to the expanding £7 million turnover RAM Media Group, which has had a base in the same building at Windsor House in Cornwall Road. Mr Davenport now becomes managing director
HEALTH chiefs have launched a probe into whether people living in the area around RAF Fylingdales have suffered increased rates of cancer. The epidemiological study will compare deaths by cancer in the area during the 1990s with average figures for the
YORK City fans are going to have to cough up more cash to watch their favourites because of the club's financial position. City today announced increased admission prices in the light of the financial results published last week for the three months to
NEW loan ranger Dean Crowe is aiming to net himself the chance of a permanent contract with York City - by scoring plenty of goals. The 24-year-old, who signed on a month-long deal from Luton Town on Friday, is hoping to play a big part for the Minstermen
A NEW and radical approach towards tackling York's chronic housing crisis is set to be debated by the city council. Members of City of York Council's housing scrutiny board are to look for new ways of bridging the gap between the demand on affordable
A YORK barber is rallying fellow businesses to help a multiple sclerosis sufferer who has been left housebound after thieves stole and trashed her specially-adapted van. Terry Smith, owner of Classic Cutz Barber Shop, in Heworth, is pledging a cash donation
A BARMAN who has worked in the same pub for 24 years was thrown a surprise party by its landlord to celebrate his 80th birthday. Elvington's longest-serving bar steward, Gordon Ingleby, was given the night off by Grey Horse Inn licensee Bob Sykes to enjoy
TONI Smallwood checked on 102 (triple 20, 10, double 16) for 18 and partnered Eileen White to win the decider for Leeman in their York John Smith's Ladies League division one clash at Phoenix. Cueball 'B' secured the division one title with a resounding
CORONORS across North Yorkshire have issued a plea to motorcyclists and car drivers to cut the soaring death toll on the county's roads. They spoke as the toll for motorcyclist deaths on North Yorkshire's roads this year rose to 27 - four more than for
LONG-SERVING ice cream man Alf Douglass is hoping to win a competition to find the nation's best ice cream man. Alf, of Tadcaster, has become a familiar face to children in the Acomb, Dringhouses and Chapelfields area of York over the last 43 years, selling
HEALTH chiefs have launched a probe into whether people living in the area around RAF Fylingdales have suffered increased rates of cancer. The epidemiological study will compare deaths by cancer in the area during the 1990s with average figures for the
A YORK school is launching a "four strikes and you're out" policy for dealing with pupils who misbehave on school buses. Youngsters travelling to Fulford School now face suspension from the bus service if they are caught disrupting passengers, distracting
YORK residents were today warned of a possible large hike in council tax after the authority announced it could exceed its budget by £2 million. City of York Council leader Steve Galloway said the council would be doing everything it could to ensure service
THERE can be few more heart-warming sights than that of a sportsman down on his uppers suddenly roaring back to the top of his profession. Such a revival has been undertaken by Lee Westwood. After more than two years of almost abject playing misfortune
A JEKYLL and Hyde performance saw New Earswick All Blacks ARL side go ahead but then fall to an 18-16 defeat at Kippax in Yorkshire League senior division. All Blacks led 16-4 shortly before the break but they made too many errors in the second half and
A YORK school is launching a "four strikes and you're out" policy for dealing with pupils who misbehave on school buses. Youngsters travelling to Fulford School now face suspension from the bus service if they are caught disrupting passengers, distracting
Red alert! A new style season is upon us. But, asks JO HAYWOOD, are we really ready for red? WHEN it comes to fashion, we will all be seeing red this season. On the catwalk, in the shops and - if we are very, very good - in our wardrobes. Red is one of
A COUNTDOWN to Christmas has begun at a York garage to launch a children's charity project. Dixon Rover is replacing the 12 drummers drumming of the traditional Yuletide song with 12 parts people prancing as they kick off this year's Operation Christmas
WHILE in the house children are under their parents' authority. When they enter the schoolyard the teachers are in charge. But the bus journey between the two is a grey area, and this has long caused problems. Children are never going to be the quietest
GOOD luck to children's favourite Alf Douglass, who hopes to lick the competition and be named ice cream man of the year. He certainly goes the extra mile in his van for his customers, playing Happy Birthday and Here Comes The Bride over the speakers
Ruby Legend, bred by former top Malton jockey Edward Hide, can prove to be a gem at Newcastle tomorrow. The Mary Reveley-trained gelding seeks to win the Renault Vans Handicap on the same course where he has twice been successful in the past. The latest
I WISH to correct one aspect of your report on the launch of the street environment service ('City introduces its new clean-up team', September 25). The new street environment officers were not "appointed as part of York's Pride in the City Campaign".
DNA testing must be the biggest advance in criminal investigation since Sherlock Holmes lifted a magnifying glass to his eyeball. For more than 100 years, the detective's most powerful tool in tracking criminals was to brush a bit of powder on to a fingerprint
COUNCILLOR Steve Gallaway's suggestion, aired on Radio York, that "the swimmers of York travel to Leeds to swim in their large pool," is amazing. We could also travel to Leeds to shop, visit pubs and restaurants, sports and the theatre. We could all move
This week started with what looked like the long expected rains - it is officially autumn after all. The temperatures are beginning to feel more autumnal. Throughout the long dry spell my friends have been going round with long faces. They have been predicting
A NORTH Yorkshire wine merchant has secured a contract worth more than £500,000 to supply York-based train company GNER with wine until 2005. Playford Ros, of Thirsk, has already been supplying GNER since November 1999, but the new contract formalises
A group of Croatian businessmen have gleaned examples of best practice in the waste management industry by visiting North Yorkshire. The Croatian delegation is pictured here being shown two facilities operated near York by Northallerton-based waste management
ALL 64 staff at Remploy York which employs local disabled people will benefit from a new partnership with Ufi/learndirect, the e-learning network, and SEMTA, the national training organisation for engineering manufacture. The government-backed learndirect
YORK City player-boss Chris Brass has hinted he could make front-line changes tonight after his side drew a blank at Macclesfield. The Minstermen were thwarted by inadequate finishing and a fine performance from Silkmen goalkeeper Boaz Myhill on Saturday
GOALS could be at the top of the agenda for City of York Hockey Club this season. They opened their Northern Hockey league premier division campaign with an entertaining 3-3 home draw against Southport on Saturday. But more goals look to be in the pipeline
MEMBERS of York's thriving gay community say they have nowhere to go after the demise of their favourite haunt. Lesbian, gay and bisexual people are looking for a fresh venue to call their own after the city's most popular gay night time destination was
POLICE officers working idyllic Heartbeat country beats on the North York Moors are among those who can earn cash bonuses of up to £2,000 for filling unpopular roles, the Evening Press has learned. Some North Yorkshire Police officers transferred to the
ONE of the biggest river vessels to ever sail into York could prove a saviour to thousands of motorists across the region. The Inland Navigator barge is seen as the answer to a massive problem - how to get a gigantic electricity transformer to a substation
A JEKYLL and Hyde performance saw New Earswick All Blacks ARL side go ahead but then fall to an 18-16 defeat at Kippax in Yorkshire League senior division. All Blacks led 16-4 shortly before the break but they made too many errors in the second half and
NEW loan ranger Dean Crowe is aiming to net himself the chance of a permanent contract with York City - by scoring plenty of goals. The 24-year-old, who signed on a month-long deal from Luton Town on Friday, is hoping to play a big part for the Minstermen
A COUNTY court judge's career could be ruined after he was found guilty of being drunk and disorderly in a kebab shop. Magistrates convicted David Messenger, 49, of Valley Bridge Parade, Scarborough, of obstructing two police officers, causing criminal
YORK City fans are going to have to cough up more cash to watch their favourites because of the club's financial position. City today announced increased admission prices in the light of the financial results published last week for the three months to
I WANTED to be a goddess but had to make do with being an icon instead. You are Audrey Hepburn, I was told by a ridiculously fresh-faced mum-of-three with glitter in her hair. You are the epitome of Hollywood glamour. Okey dokey, I thought, but somehow
As a new generation of students arrives in York, college boss DIANNE WILLCOCKS argues that residents should value their contribution to the city. THIS week the student population becomes visible on our York streets once more. Many local people look forward
She was the original domestic goddess who urged a nation to change its rooms and was then crowned queen of the jungle. Yorkshire designer Linda Barker tells MAXINE GORDON about her latest ventures. LINDA Barker is everywhere. You can't switch on the telly
