Auditorium, who continues to improve with every race, could prove the solution to a vintage Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket tomorrow. The Group 1 showpiece, sponsored by Shadwell Stud, has attracted a formidable 12-strong field, which includes Balmont
ANYONE who owns a mobile phone will be familiar with them. Those text messages that begin with the word "Congratulations" and go on to inform you that you've won a great prize. All you have to do is claim it. Typical examples are: "Congratulations! In
This week, City of York Trading Standards wants to alert local residents and businesses to the current sharp practices which might be arriving in their morning mail. The department receives dozens of calls each month from residents who have opened their
YOUR recent article 'Harassment at work can be costly' (September 18) was interesting. Harassment, bullying, humiliation or anything that results in a loss of dignity in the workplace, however subtly it is packaged, should never be condoned. I know from
AS I recall, George Hudson's grave is fairly prominent near the front door of Scrayingham church, not hidden in a corner as you imply ('The kings of controversy,' September 27). Also, Howsham church was not built until after Hudson died. Until then, the
QUIRKY folkies Alfie should provide welcome relief from the clatter of the burgeoning rock scene. But something is missing, despite their skilful musicianship. Too often the band's lush harmonies and soothing guitars are accompanied by an annoying tendency
ADAM Ferguson's hat-trick helped fire Poppleton to the top of the York Mitchell Football League division one table. His treble came in the 6-0 win over Easingwold Town, with Callum Andrew, Joe Dale and George Chambers also scoring. Poppleton lead Copmanthorpe
THE York FA Intermediate Minor Cup tie between Barlby Raiders and Tadcaster Albion proved to be a lively encounter with Tadcaster sneaking home 2-1. Tad got in front with Chas Wrigley netting from close range. In the second half Barlby equalised when
YORKSHIRE CND today welcomed news of a probe into whether cancer rates are any higher among people living near RAF Fylingdales. The Evening Press exclusively revealed on Tuesday how Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Primary Care Trust had launched an epidemiological
YORK Racecourse hosted a very different sort of meeting yesterday - one where everyone was a winner. The Evening Press business-to-business exhibition brought together hundreds of people from across the private sector. They took away advice on everything
THE Prime Minister called on a motoring metaphor in his conference speech this week. Whereas Mrs Thatcher wasn't for turning, Tony Blair won't go backwards. Speaking in those short, verb-purged sentences he favours, Mr Blair said: "The true choice. Forward
I CANNOT write this column without mentioning our performance at Bury on Tuesday night. Just when we seem to be getting there and are back moving in the right direction we produce arguably our worst performance, if you can even call it a performance,
A MAJOR public consultation will take place over the future of York's Coppergate site, council leader Steve Galloway revealed today. A £60m retail and residential scheme, tabled by developers Land Securities, was last month thrown out by a Government
PARK&RIDE passengers in York will soon be able to enjoy a faster service when First introduces credit card payment at its three main sites. The James Street company is hoping that three fast-ticket machines will be installed at Askham Bar, Rawcliffe
NO ONE would dare call Nick Stokes, of Viking Removals, "four eyes" - despite his unusual choice of glasses. He was showing off some of the wares of Specsavers, the chain of opticians, which, along with Chameleon Business Interiors, of Howden, sponsored
AN 'obstacle course' for blind and partially-sighted people is regularly created along the streets of York, an action group has warned. York Blind and Partially Sighted Society has warned of the difficulties experienced by people with sight and access
YORKSHIRE CND today welcomed news of a probe into whether cancer rates are any higher among people living near RAF Fylingdales. The Evening Press exclusively revealed on Tuesday how Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Primary Care Trust had launched an epidemiological
A NORTH Yorkshire teenager was shot in the face when his classmate fired a gun at him during a lesson. The youth is reported to have taken pot shots at other pupils with a ball bearing gun carrying plastic pellets. A 15-year-old boy was hit by a pellet
A MAJOR public consultation will take place over the future of York's Coppergate site, council leader Steve Galloway revealed today. A £60m retail and residential scheme, tabled by developers Land Securities, was last month thrown out by a Government
YORK rugby league stalwart Mick Ramsden says he is keener than ever to continue his long career following the success of York City Knights' maiden season. The 31-year-old second-row temporarily retired from the professional arena after the demise of York
YORK City Knights have received a notable financial boost with the news almost all match-day sponsorship deals for next season have sold out - before the fixture list has been printed. The newly-crowned National League Club of the Year are also confident
NEW Earswick All Blacks ARLC youngsters Danny Allen and Ross Divorty are in line for international honours after being selected for the Great Britain Under-15s train-on squad, writes Peter Martini. The duo, who were both picked for the North Yorkshire
I WAS sorry to read of the troubles facing York Arts Forum ("City arts venture faces bankruptcy," September 24). My family and I attended the Air 2003 concert and had a brilliant day. I agree with Dan Webster, the organisation within the ground was second
AS a former student at York, back on a visit to a city I remember fondly, I was saddened to read the letter "Extra students won't benefit us" (September 3), from M Smith of Bad Bargain Lane. All the more disappointed because I used to live on Bad Bargain
I SYMPATHISE with your anonymous correspondent's despondency about anti-social behaviour (September 10). As someone who walked in on a burglar in my own home, I am familiar with the fear and frustration such crimes cause. But what's marriage got to do
CONTRARY to RA Starks' view that ward committees should be abolished to save money (September 29), I believe it is essential that these representative bodies to which everyone can attend should be retained. However to save money there are some unrepresentative
THE Bridget Jones of English pop, Dido Armstrong arose from nowhere with a big Thank You to Eminem's Stan to sell 12 million copies of 2000's No Angel. Rather than No Angel, she is a case of No Angle. On her second album, she still plays the pop-singer-next-door
APPARENTLY 375,000 people saw Robbie Williams' three-night-stand at Knebworth this summer. But just in case he didn't add to his millions quite enough with all those ticket sales, you can now buy the CD, the DVD - and the extensive range of merchandise
MELLENCAMP has sometimes been dismissed as a poor man's Springsteen, but he's always been better than that. Now in an inspired notion, the veteran rocker takes a new route across old country, revisiting 12 "authentic American songs". This act of resuscitation
IRAQ, the United Nations and Tony Blair's government are in danger of collapse, but the debate that rang round the Waggon And Horses was: is Sting going through a middle-life crisis? The consensus was yes, Sting's cracking up. Sacred Love is dark, brooding
THAT mouthful of a title covers both a live double album, out now, and an accompanying DVD, to be shown at the London Film Festival for release later. Calling himself Just An American Boy may be an ironic gesture, certainly provocative, from the growling
WITH this new album the Poozies return to their roots in the Celtic folk tradition. It features the talents of fiddle player and singer Eilidh Shaw, a new recruit filling the place first occupied by Sally Barker and then by folk superstar Kate Rusby.
THE fireworks season is well underway. If recent experience is repeated, it will last until well after New Year. Bang goes our peace and quiet. But there is some good news. This should be the last time we suffer a four-month fireworks night. We are not
YORK City chief Chris Brass could miss Saturday's visit of Cambridge United to Bootham Crescent. Brass injured his elbow in Tuesday night's disappointing 2-0 defeat at Bury and was substituted midway through the second half. With Brass having trouble
ANGRY residents have welcomed tough council planning enforcement action against developers building a new village on the outskirts of York. People living near the old Tenneco site development, in Rawcliffe, say their lives have been affected by Persimmon
ABOUT 20 new summer jobs will be created at Flamingo Land as the theme park tries to cope with a surge in visitor numbers. The new recruits will be used to man a new £4 million ride, which is due to open next year. A further £4m investment is planned,
A YOUNG York tearaway was treated to burger and chips and free cinema tickets as part of rehabilitation for a string of serious crimes, it was revealed today. The 14-year-old's mother was so disgusted with the "leniency" shown to him she later refused
FIREWORKS "like landmines" have been exploding around York, with frightened residents complaining that their peace is being shattered. Shopkeepers were warned today that they are facing the toughest crackdown yet on sales to youngsters. Residents from
A MOTORCYCLE accident has claimed yet another life on the roads of North Yorkshire. A 59-year-old motorcyclist from Sedbergh was killed in a single vehicle accident in the Yorkshire Dales yesterday afternoon. He was the 28th motorbiker to be killed on
THE York Evening Chess League started with a match apiece in the first and second divisions. Shepherds II beat Danger Squares 4-2 in division two, their wins coming from Herbert Lockwood, David Baren, and John Hewitt. Paul Masiak won for Danger Squares
NEW Earswick All Blacks ARLC youngsters Danny Allen and Ross Divorty are in line for international honours after being selected for the Great Britain Under-15s train-on squad, writes Peter Martini. The duo, who were both picked for the North Yorkshire
Peter Reid is to stay as manager of Leeds United. In an announcement to the the Stock Exchange today the Elland Road club confirmed that the beleaguered boss would remain in charge. The statement from Leeds United PLC read: "Obviously, everybody connected
YORK City chief Chris Brass could miss Saturday's visit of Cambridge United to Bootham Crescent. Brass injured his elbow in Tuesday night's disappointing 2-0 defeat at Bury and was substituted midway through the second half. With Brass having trouble
YORK City Knights have received a notable financial boost with the news almost all match-day sponsorship deals for next season have sold out - before the fixture list has been printed. The newly-crowned National League Club of the Year are also confident
HEWORTH have a great chance to get off the mark on Saturday as they entertain basement boys Millom. Neither the Villagers nor their Cumbrian opponents have any Arriva Trains Conference division two points after six games, with Millom bottom on points
Despite opposition from within his own party, Tony Blair is vowing to push ahead with hospital reform. STEPHEN LEWIS speaks to York Hospital's new chief executive Jim Easton about what foundation status would entail. TONY Blair has just been given a bloody
