Rafters Music can hit a high note at Southwell tomorrow. The sprinter, trained by Julian Poulton, failed by only a whisker on his latest outing, and has every chance of gaining quick compensation in the Littlewoods Bet Direct Handicap over five furlongs
THIS will be remembered as the year of sexing up. Half the Government were at it with their dossiers, Auntie Beeb couldn't stop herself and now even the Holgate Windmill Preservation Society is in on the act. The heritage group dedicated to restoring
YORK City boss Chris Brass believes Lee Nogan's experience is vital in the development of the club's young strikers. Player-coach Nogan, now 34, scored City's goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Torquay and now leads the club's goal charts along with midfielder
IT was a case of back to school for teenage midfielder Matthew Coad after making his Football League debut against home-town club Darlington. Coad, 19, was attending a Sports Leisure and Recreation course at Bootham Crescent just days after running out
IT was one of York's most unprepossessing buildings. But, for countless residents, it was the first place they ever saw. Many mums will have happy memories of Fulford Maternity Hospital. It closed down 20 years ago this month and with it went a chunk
WEALTHY people could eye up the flourishing Yorkshire film industry as an even better investment now that Chancellor Gordon Brown has hinted at tax breaks for backers. That is the view of Mazars, accountants and business advisers. Richard Garrod, tax
LATE-NIGHT theatre is all too rare away from London's 24-hour carousel and the Edinburgh Fringe season. How pleasurable, then, to find a haven of sophisticated entertainment upstairs at Harrogate Theatre. The staircase leading there is bedecked in waterfalls
ADAPTABLE Malton and Norton showed true grit at the Stocksbridge ground, which occupies probably the most inhospitable position in Yorkshire. Sat on top of the Pennines with a force nine gale blowing from one end to the other is hardly the best conditions
REFERRING to your item 'Woman tricked of Christmas cash' (December 9), I was amused by York Police's comment advising people to ring whichever company the bogus officials claimed to be representing to check them out. The last few times I've tried to call
I WAS delighted to see GNER boss Chris Garnett's latest plans for York Railway Station (December 4). Hopefully these will include the provision of more luggage trolleys for passengers with suitcases. Arriving at York from Manchester Airport at 9.14pm
THE comment from Lord Richard Best that "it was the residents who participated in choosing the planners and architects" (December 8) is not entirely correct. We had the choice of "voting" on four planners/plans for New Osbaldwick from a shortlist displayed
I WAS staggered to read that the Liberal Democrats were considering increasing residents' parking charges by 24 per cent, 100 per cent (doubling them!) or even more (December 10). Unlike car parking charges, where people have a choice of taking public
MANY thanks to all the staff at York Hospital and the after-care service rendered to my wife after falling and breaking her hip on November 20. The nurses and doctors on Ward 28 were magnificent to say the least. My wife is now on the way to a full recovery
CAROLLERS entertained the crowds in York with Christmas cheer. Around 30 youngsters from Stagecoach Youth Theatre Company took to the city centre streets to spread Christmas joy this weekend - and to raise funds for their new theatre. The group, which
THE Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, spoke of his delight at being in York for a carol concert organised by a city church. Dr Williams joined the Archbishop of York, Dr David Hope, for the service in York Minster last night, after being invited
PROSPECTIVE purchasers of Leeds United may not have to go to the expense of recruiting a big-name manager. Caretaker-boss Eddie Gray strengthened his credentials for the job after hard-up United's dramatic 3-2 home victory over Fulham yesterday. Skipper
TRIBUTE was paid today to Frank Cawood, a lifelong York City supporter and former secretary of the Supporters' Club, who died in York District Hospital yesterday. He was aged 85. Born in Poppleton, Cawood worked in Rowntree's chocolate factory for 50
CONSIDERING Torquay United were last beaten at Plainmoor in the league on August 25 and York City's last success on their travels stretches back a further two days, Chris Brass would have probably settled for a draw before embarking on his side's longest
Nick Willis netted a last-minute penalty for Bishopthorpe but it was too late to save his team from another Reserve 'A' defeat, this time at the hands of Pocklington who scored via Simon Cook, Dave Fields and an own goal. York St John's turned on the
FANS would need permission if they wanted to walk further than a mile to watch matches at York City's proposed new stadium at Huntington. Supporters coming by car would need to purchase a permit at the start of the season - while all visiting fans would
TRIBUTE was paid today to Frank Cawood, a lifelong York City supporter and former secretary of the Supporters' Club, who died in York District Hospital yesterday. He was aged 85. Born in Poppleton, Cawood worked in Rowntree's chocolate factory for 50
A NEW leading independent hotels portfolio for York has been created in a multi-million pound deal. The 34-bedroom Minster Hotel, Bootham, has been acquired by hoteliers Colin and Sharon Marsh, in a deal worth just under £2 million, which confirms their
BBC director general Greg Dyke is to pass on his wisdom to York and North Yorkshire's business community. Mr Dyke, who was recently named as the new Chancellor of York University, has agreed to be guest speaker at next year's annual dinner of the York
HUNDREDS of businesses across York and North Yorkshire will now face less of a struggle in obtaining liability insurance, thanks to major successes by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Two commitments have been won by the FSB, which represents
Though the scoreline does not reflect how well Pocklington played for long periods, they ended well beaten 42-12 at Ripon where the home side ran away with it in the last 15 minutes. Ripon have transformed themselves in recent weeks from the worst side
Harrogate's seven-game winning run came to an end when they lost 27-7 in National League division two to an improving Moseley side. The game was evenly balanced for long periods but two injuries, one red card and one yellow card for Harrogate tipped the
I WRITE in support of the views written by Sandy Nicholson (December 9). We too would have appreciated a little more honesty during recent events surrounding the proposed closure of Laurens Manor, Lawrence Street, York. Our mum Freda Watts, who featured
HOW many citizens of York support the unelected Yorkshire and Humber Assembly's policy of planning and driving the growth of York ("York at centre of development drive", December 11)? As with so many of the statements made by governmental development
FRANCES Owen asks whether cyclists are committing an offence by riding without adequate lighting and/or riding on footpaths (December 11). In an attempt to head off Mike Usherwood and the rest of the anti-bike brigade, I provide the following answers.
MR Norville inquires why the Park and Ride fares at several other places are considerably less than York (December 8). The simple answer is that York council is determined to squeeze as much money as possible out of the already overtaxed and over-regulated
EVERY street in York could have its own "spring clean day" under a plan from a senior Labour councillor. Opposition group leader Dave Merrett said that the city council could agree a yearly clean-up day for each street in York at no extra cost. Coun Merrett
I AM appalled at Mike Dalton's suggestion that the Odeon cinema building should be de listed and more flats built on the site (November 29). I lived in the Blossom Street area when it was a thriving community. This was a time when there was a wonderful
I WHOLEHEARTEDLY endorse Anna Semlyen's views on the necessity to improve children's play areas (Letters, December 9). After all children are the future of this city. However, a word of warning. Please ensure that your local councillor shares your views
A poor opening ten minutes cost York Acorn dearly as they slipped to a 22-14 Arriva Trains Conference division two defeat to Normanton Knights. Acorn's early tackling was nothing short of woeful and they found themselves 16-0 behind in double quick time
HEWORTH were dumped out of the Powergen Challenge Cup in no uncertain terms by a rampant West Hull side. The Humbersiders, fielding a team packed with amateur internationals, cruised to a 76-4 victory to slay the Villagers' hopes of causing an upset and
COUNCIL tax bills in York would jump by a shocking 20 per cent without the £4 million worth of savings council bosses are searching for, it has been revealed. City of York Council leader Steve Galloway has released a breakdown of the council's budget
AN EXHIBITION of skateboard skills marked a special second birthday. Young people from across York showed off their expertise to mark the second anniversary of the Zoo Skate Park, in Foss Bank car park, on Saturday. The competitors, aged between eight
York City Knights will unveil a stack of new merchandise at their 'open night' on December 15. About 20 new items will be available for purchase, plus the new white replica strips, at the event, which takes place in the Huntington Stadium bar, starting
A LEADING Labour councillor has slammed plans for a residents' parking "tax" - and called for a crackdown on problem parkers instead. Tracey Simpson-Laing, the council's shadow executive member for transport and planning, said Labour strongly opposes
A ROW has erupted between York councillors over plans to change the way the city's Lord Mayor is chosen. City of York Council's Labour group said it was concerned by proposals which would mean Independent members had little chance of becoming Lord Mayor
A poor opening ten minutes cost York Acorn dearly as they slipped to a 22-14 Arriva Trains Conference division two defeat to Normanton Knights. Acorn's early tackling was nothing short of woeful and they found themselves 16-0 behind in double quick time
MOTORISTS on the A64 between York and Tadcaster will have the best possible Christmas present - the closure of Bilbrough Top gap. The notoriously dangerous gap in the dual carriageway central reservation will shut next Monday. But a campaigning local
TWO of the biggest names in snooker will play each other in York early next year. Jimmy White and Alex Higgins are booked to appear at the Barbican Centre on Saturday, February 28. The mouth-watering duel between the two people's favourites is one of
POLICE are appealing for a man to come forward following a serious sexual assault on a woman in the grounds of a church near York. The woman was attacked at about 9pm on Friday, outside St Wilfred's Garrison Church, in Ox Carr Lane, Strensall. Police
TWO games teachers spoke today of their delight at seeing former pupils triumph in the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year awards. The World Cup-winning England rugby team, including former Ampleforth College student Lawrence Dallalgio, were named Team
YORK City boss Chris Brass believes Lee Nogan's experience is vital in the development of the club's young strikers. Player-coach Nogan, now 34, scored City's goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Torquay and now leads the club's goal charts along with midfielder
STORES across York had a "phenomenal" weekend as thousands of shoppers hit the streets in the run-up to Christmas. Despite a slow start on Saturday morning, the afternoon saw the city centre packed with shoppers fighting to get into stores. The BHS store
FANS would need permission if they wanted to walk further than a mile to watch matches at York City's proposed new stadium at Huntington. Supporters coming by car would need to purchase a permit at the start of the season - while all visiting fans would
Once upon a time there was a little girl who was good at sums. She had a very plain face with no distinctive features; her hair was straight, brown and uninteresting; and she liked to wear tweed, A-line skirts, buttoned-up blouses spanning the colour
CAROLLERS entertained the crowds in York with Christmas cheer. Around 30 youngsters from Stagecoach Youth Theatre Company took to the city centre streets to spread Christmas joy this weekend - and to raise funds for their new theatre. The group, which
STORES across York had a "phenomenal" weekend as thousands of shoppers hit the streets in the run-up to Christmas. Despite a slow start on Saturday morning, the afternoon saw the city centre packed with shoppers fighting to get into stores. The BHS store
Dringhouses have that toppermost feeling after they dumped visiting Dunnington 4-1. Combined with Malton Bacon Factory's 2-1 slip at home to Wigginton Grasshoppers, that triumph sent Houses to pole position as the only undefeated outfit in the York and
FIGHTING talk from boss John Reed spurred Harrogate Town to a resounding 2-1 victory against Ashton United following a midweek county cup exit. He said: "I had a lot of choice words to say before the game following on from the performance midweek. I expected
SIX-SHOOTERS Selby Town resumed their high-scoring ways by thrashing basement club Brodsworth 6-2. The Robins recorded their biggest win of the Northern Counties East league Division One season in style with Steve Ward scoring a hat-trick. Joe Gaughan
MOTORISTS on the A64 between York and Tadcaster will have the best possible Christmas present - the closure of Bilbrough Top gap. The notoriously dangerous gap in the dual carriageway central reservation will shut next Monday. But a campaigning local
YORK enjoyed a busy and successful weekend, something which will not be news to anyone who found themselves trapped in the crowds of Christmas shoppers. What a lot this city has going for it at this cheerful time of year. Visitors from near and far come
THE BBC Sports Personality of the Year contest has become an annual fixture, singing the praises of the sporting great. And this year North Yorkshire had a role in the glory, as the county celebrated its connections with Lawrence Dallalgio, the former
