SPAM, spam, spam, spam... former City of York councillor Nick Blitz bombarded the Evening Press with emails of his exciting adventures Down Under. Sometimes three a day arrived, complete with pictures, and they were enthralling - hundreds of words about
Until BBC war correspondent Kate Adie published her latest book, the name of Flora Sandes had been virtually forgotten. Yet hers is a remarkable tale of a York woman who ignored convention to fight at the front line. WAR heroes such as Flora Sandes are
THE Ministry of Defence has refused to fund a "vital" long-term health study at RAF Fylingdales to establish whether there is a link between radar emissions and cancer. Setting up the study was one of the assurances the North York Moors National Parks
IS THERE life on Mars? It was hoped that Beagle 2, which landed there on Christmas Day, would provide clues to this age-old question. Personally, however, I think it's a brilliant Open University recruitment drive to seek out these unsuspecting Martians
REGARDING the proposed closure of St Leonard's Place, firstly, I wish to state that I have never owned or driven a car, also that I lived in York from 1974 to 1990, when I cycled to work. There were no cycle lanes and this was before it became trendy
LORD Best says that the decision to chose the planner PRP for New Osbaldwick was unanimous (Letters, December 19). I understand from Tom Hughes, who is the Meadlands area representative on the consultative panel, that this was not so. Yes, there were
WHILE driving a £70,000 luxury Jaguar car a man finishes up in the River Ouse in York city centre (Evening Press, December 23). I cannot swim, but if I could swim and was nearby would I jump into the river to help? No chance! Well, at least I'm honest
CALLOUS thieves have stolen cash collected by residents for a children's cancer charity. The Christmas raiders were today branded "lowest of the low" by furious householders at Tadcaster. The charity collection jar was tied to a gatepost outside Melvin
STAFF and regulars at a York community pub are locked in a battle to save their boozer. Aberford Investments, owner of The Magpie, in The Groves, has applied to turn the pub into 27 apartments. But landlord Tony Alsop and landlady Clare Foster have launched
TEENAGERS in York and North Yorkshire are being urged to consider their future careers during the festive holidays. Barbara Kirkby, from Connexions York and North Yorkshire, is asking 16-year-olds to think carefully about their next move. Barbara, who
THE Ministry of Defence has refused to fund a "vital" long-term health study at RAF Fylingdales to establish whether there is a link between radar emissions and cancer. Setting up the study was one of the assurances the North York Moors National Parks
YORK City boss Chris Brass' two wishes for the New Year are to stay in the Division Three play-off hunt and to safeguard the future of the football club. Brass outlined his hopes for 2004 after watching his side win this year's final game 2-1 at Rochdale
A GANG of teenagers, some as young as 12, nearly kicked to death a York householder - all for a crate of lager. "Gentle giant" Chris Gregory, 57, is believed to have "died" twice after the attack in Beckfield Lane, Acomb, and was only saved by a passing
THIS outgoing year will always be remembered as the year York City's supporters assumed control of their football club and, yesterday, Chris Brass's team gave their fans the best possible end to an historic 12 months at Bootham Crescent. City produced
Dringhouses maintained their unbeaten status in the premier division of the Leeper Hare York and District Football League in their last game of 2003 with a 4-0 home win over a weakened Huntington. Lee Bond, Mark Woodward, Craig McShane and Adam Fishwick
White Horse and Tockwith met for the third time in three weeks and the latter again came out on top and now look odds-on to take the division three title in their first season in the league. Tockwith were two up at the break and, although Lenny Mason
Dunnington spoiled Dringhouses' 100 per cent record in Reserve 'A' and were minutes away from inflicting a rare defeat on the reserve league champions, drawing a thrilling game 2-2. The game climaxed with high drama as Dringhouses, trailing 2-1, were
THE decision not to fund a serious study into possible health risks from RAF Fylingdales is an evasive manoeuvre typical of the Ministry of Defence. This department is the most isolationist in Government. Its leaders appear to believe their work supersedes
TWO giants of stage and screen have bowed out within days of one another. Alan Bates and Bob Monkhouse were very different performers, but shared a lifelong commitment to entertain. Alan Bates was the original angry young man of Sixties Britain who matured
Ryedale jockey Robert Winston travels to Surrey tomorrow with good prospects of making his journey worthwhile at Lingfield's all-weather meeting. He has a handful of solid-looking chances on the Polytrack and can start in style on Smith N Allan Oils in
TWO-GOAL Lee Nogan was paired with Lee Bullock in attack in City's 2-1 win at Rochdale with on-loan Sheffield Wednesday striker Jon Shaw on the substitutes' bench. With Jon Parkin unavailable because of a hamstring injury, which should clear up in time
YORK City boss Chris Brass' two wishes for the New Year are to stay in the Division Three play-off hunt and to safeguard the future of the football club. Brass outlined his hopes for 2004 after watching his side win this year's final game 2-1 at Rochdale
OVER the past year or so, many letters to your newspaper have expressed concern about the increasing power of the EU and being "ruled from Brussels". It seems to me that too often the opportunities, advantages and beneficial legislation that flows from
WHILST I and most other motorists, I am sure, share Mr Mumford's frustrations (Letters, December 23), I do not share his presentation of that frustration. This will simply play into the hands of the anti-car lobby and make matters worse. Law-abiding and
I AM carrying out research for two books. These will contain hundreds of personal memories provided by people just like yourself. The first of these, entitled I Remember When I Was Young Too, will contain people's memorable stories from the decades of
WHERE has E Denison been for the last 20 years, on a trip to Mars ("Tips for chief execs", Letters, December 11)? I left the civil service in 1995 and management by objectives (MBO) had been in use for years. Like many other innovations in the civil service
Before the council introduces the proposed rise in residents' parking permits, would it be possible for someone to do a survey of the people who have a permit but don't own a car? The reason being: I was asked the other day if I knew somebody who wanted
ALTHOUGH I do not agree with the feature on Christmas turkeys (December 18), I believe there is some common ground. The point was made that free range was better than intensive, which is better than imported. But without clear labels, the shopper cannot
A strong Selby Rugby Union Club XV and a lightweight Exiles side served up a feast of rugby in their annual fixture on Boxing Day. Before the kick-off a minut's silence was observed in memory of one of the club's stalwarts, who died on the morning of
HOUSEHOLDERS in York and North Yorkshire are being urged to contribute to a massive tree planting and woodland creation programme. Every aluminium drinks can - and every kilo of foil - people give up for recycling will count towards the programme, which
York City Knights' Challenge Cup opponents, Villeneuve Leopards, hammered unbeaten French Elite One league leaders Pia 41-10 yesterday - with the victory being inspired by former York Wasps schemer Brad Davis. The French champions had begun the season
YORK could have a new women's refuge if city councillors give the go-ahead to provide £400,000 worth of funding. Plans have been submitted and agreed to merge three refuges in the city and create a new one. It all depends on the provision of £400,000
THE Archbishop of York today joined attacks on Tony Blair over his claims about Saddam Hussein's weapons arsenal. Former Foreign Secretary Robin Cook and the Bishop of Durham, the Right Rev Tom Wright, also attacked the Prime Minister over his conduct
A strong Selby Rugby Union Club XV and a lightweight Exiles side served up a feast of rugby in their annual fixture on Boxing Day. Before the kick-off a minut's silence was observed in memory of one of the club's stalwarts, who died on the morning of
LEEDS United will be without skipper Dominic Matteo for their Premiership visit to Gordon Strachan's Southampton on Saturday, January 17. Matteo was sent off for two bookable offences in the disappointing 3-1 defeat at Wolves yesterday and is banned for
YORK detectives investigating a brutal double murder in the city were expected to begin extradition proceedings today following the arrest of a 42-year-old man in Amsterdam, a spokesman said. The man was arrested last week by Dutch police and is expected
York City Knights' Challenge Cup opponents, Villeneuve Leopards, hammered unbeaten French Elite One league leaders Pia 41-10 yesterday - with the victory being inspired by former York Wasps schemer Brad Davis. The French champions had begun the season
TWO-GOAL Lee Nogan was paired with Lee Bullock in attack in City's 2-1 win at Rochdale with on-loan Sheffield Wednesday striker Jon Shaw on the substitutes' bench. With Jon Parkin unavailable because of a hamstring injury, which should clear up in time
YORK Racecourse is set to clear its first hurdle in bringing Royal Ascot to the Knavesmire in 2005. City of York Council planners have recommended that York Race Committee's application for a temporary, five-year, extension of the track be approved. This
Every family has its little foibles. But it's not until you gather everyone together at Christmas that you realise just how stark staring mad your own brood is. After clearing away the half-eaten mince pie, the half-slurped milk and the half crunched
Runaway division two leaders Easingwold survived a close encounter at home to Ouseburn to keep their 100 per cent record intact. Adam Graves and Gary Raper netted inside the first ten minutes to give them a flying start but the visitors pulled one back
