BAR humbug. Scrooge Shaun Collinge has cancelled Christmas at his York boozer. Don't be deceived by the twinkling lights on the trees that adorn the outside of The Maltings, Tanners Moat. Inside it's a festive-free zone. "No Christmas cards, no decorations
THE ballot papers are in, the votes are being counted and, on Wednesday night, York City fans will know the new make-up of their Supporters Trust board. Seven candidates, including existing club and trust board member Sophie McGill, will learn if they
FORMER York City boss Denis Smith has joined an elite band of managers to complete 1,000 league and cup games in charge of a football club. Smith, who cut his teeth at Bootham Crescent after being appointed player-manager in May 1982, has also served
HAVING warned Ann that we would be having an early lunchtime snack, I could hardly let her down. As you would expect from the venue's name, the menu had a distinctly continental flavour. Traditional French onion soup vied with soup du jour (broccoli and
STEVE CARROLL finds culinary heaven is located in Green Hammerton. THOSE of us who live to eat, rather than eat to live, know there can be a fine line between fantastic and fitful food. So when the new chef walked into the Bay Horse, in Green Hammerton
IT'S all change at the helm of York Cricket Club for the coming summer season. Evening Press sports writer DAVE FLETT inspects the new guard at Clifton Park... YORK'S new cricket captain Marcus Wood wants to continue giving youth a chance at the forward-thinking
IN 1977 The Queen celebrated her silver jubilee, and Berwick Kaler stole the Theatre Royal panto in a wig and frock as an Ugly Sister in Cinderella. Now The Dame is marking his own 25th anniversary. For his silver salvo, he has piloted his most technically-ambitious
AS the parent of a nine-year-old boy, I watched in horror as a brick came flying in through a window while watching the nativity play at New Earswick Primary School (December 11). A few children were extremely upset and others were very nervous about
AS a trade unionist it is no surprise that firms such as Norwich Union seek to move jobs to where workers are cheapest. What I still find shocking - but perhaps I shouldn't by now - is hearing Labour ministers and York's Labour MP, Hugh Bayley, defending
I RECENTLY had to go into York Hospital for an operation for the first time in my life, and I was very apprehensive. However, everyone on ward 26 at York Hospital was extremely kind, caring and efficient. Nothing was too much trouble and I couldn't have
WE really appreciated the Remembrance Carol Service at the Salvation Army Citadel by funeral directors J Rymer on December 9. Thanks are due to Mr Rymer, his staff, the clergy, members of the Salvation Army and everyone else involved in the organisation
A TOTAL of £3.9m extra funding is needed by North Yorkshire Police to sustain and improve the service it provides. Chief Constable Della Cannings, speaking at a public meeting in Harrogate yesterday, said without the extra funding the force would stand
A SPLIT-SECOND error probably cost a York rugby player his life, an inquest heard. Robert Lee, 24, of Barlby, near Selby, died on July 30 when his motorcycle collided head-on with a car on the A19, near Riccall. Mr Lee, who had been married for only five
IT'S all change at the helm of York Cricket Club for the coming summer season. Evening Press sports writer DAVE FLETT inspects the new guard at Clifton Park... YORK'S new cricket captain Marcus Wood wants to continue giving youth a chance at the forward-thinking
GOVERNMENT moves to reduce tax bills for amateur sports clubs may not be as great as they are being made out to be according to a member of York District Sports Federation. Chancellor Gordon Brown announced to the government this week that volunteer-led
YORK City player-manager Chris Brass is backing young strikers Gary Browne and Jon Shaw to score the goals that have eluded both players in their first month at Bootham Crescent. Browne and Shaw have failed to find the net in four first-team matches for
How do you wrap the perfect present? JO HAYWOOD gets a lesson in festive folding from Japanese origami experts. WHEN it comes to wrapping, first impressions count. A beautifully presented parcel, complete with ribbons, bows and hospital corners will win
In his series on seasonal food, York chef JAMES LOWE, owner of Villa Italia, looks at what's on the menu in December. December is a great month for cooking up festive favourites and trying out some new ideas with fresh seasonal food. First up is turkey
There is an area of land bordered on the west by the A19 and to the east the escarpment of the Hambleton Hills that makes for nice walking. This space is a maze of back roads, a pattern of small hills, fine houses and pretty little villages. Kepwick is
YORK City player-manager Chris Brass is backing young strikers Gary Browne and Jon Shaw to score the goals that have eluded both players in their first month at Bootham Crescent. Browne and Shaw have failed to find the net in four first-team matches for
YORK City would have been denied a staggering £2.25million in transfer funds if the current trading restrictions had been in place during the first ten years of the Premiership. Football League chairman Brian Mawhinney this week spoke out against the
GINA PARKINSON brings her cold hands indoors to make some Christmas decorations, looking at holly and less traditional alternatives. IT IS chilly in the garden and cold hands make it difficult to stay out there for any length of time. However, as usual
FORMER Evening Press sports editor Bryan FitzGerald has died suddenly at his York home. Mr FitzGerald, 74, who had suffered with chest problems for nine years, joined the paper in 1946 when it was owned by Sir Ivo Thompson of Escrick. He started as a
TRAIN fares rise again (December 9). We are getting to the situation where it's cheaper to fly than travelling by rail. Is that what the rail network wants - to drive away the public? Since privatisation, over-investment has taken place. If we still had
I THANK everyone, in particular Network Rail, who supported the recent soul night at York St John's College. The event was in aid of the Meningitis Research Trust and so far has raised more than £1,500. Nicholas R Beilby, East Parade, Heworth, York. Updated
NORTH Yorkshire fire chiefs are urging people to ensure they have a peaceful festive season and install a smoke alarm. Officers at North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say that more people are killed in fires during December than at any other time
AN INNOVATIVE scheme to replace a York community centre with new homes, shops and a drop-in centre is set for approval. Tees Valley Housing Group's proposal, which would cost up to £200,000 to implement, is the second phase in a regeneration plan for
YORK City Knights will be all white next season in their new home kit. Chief executive Steve Ferres unveiled the new home colours this week, complete with the Newitts.com logo - the team's most recent sponsor. Ferres is confident the new strip, which
THE spectacular Festival Of Angels began today, bringing snow, ice and a touch of magic to the historic streets of York. Organisers of the two-day festival, which takes place in The Quarter, say visitors can look forward to plenty of food, drink, live
YORK boxers Glenn Banks and Luke Atkin both tasted defeat at a Huntington Working Men's Club fight night but not before entertaining, titanic struggles. The two England amateurs internationals, who both box for Hull's St Paul's ABC, lost their fights
AFFAIRS of the heart will be on everyone's mind when the Lord Mayor of York and the Lady Mayoress attend a St Valentine's Day ball next year. Coun Charles Hall and his wife, Janice, have been practising their footwork for the Lord Mayor's Charity Ball
The conviction of retired York psychiatrist Michael Haslam of sex crimes against former patients marks only the latest episode in a lengthy saga. Mike Laycock reports on the background to the case - and reveals what happens now. The disturbing rumours
A WOMAN told today how she feels reborn after retired York psychiatrist Michael Haslam was convicted of raping and indecently assaulting her. The former patient, who lives in Ryedale, said the jury's findings yesterday at Leeds Crown Court had renewed
YORK City Knights will be all white next season in their new home kit. Chief executive Steve Ferres unveiled the new home colours this week, complete with the Newitts.com logo - the team's most recent sponsor. Ferres is confident the new strip, which
"IT'S New Year's Eve - or all bets are off". That was the tough warning issued today by the company wanting to bring up to 250 rail maintenance jobs to the Thrall site in York. Holgate Rail Industries (HRI) says regional development agency Yorkshire Forward
In his series on seasonal food, York chef JAMES LOWE, owner of Villa Italia, looks at what's on the menu in December. December is a great month for cooking up festive favourites and trying out some new ideas with fresh seasonal food. First up is turkey
How do you wrap the perfect present? JO HAYWOOD gets a lesson in festive folding from Japanese origami experts. WHEN it comes to wrapping, first impressions count. A beautifully presented parcel, complete with ribbons, bows and hospital corners will win
