STEPHEN LEWIS reports on the first successful year of a York organisation that stands up for older people . WE ALL know how baffling it can be trying to deal with red tape. The electricity bill is wrong, but the only people you can get hold of are in
IF Yorkshire's popular batsman, Matthew Wood, re-discovers his true form this season, then Kevin Sharp, Rodney Marsh and Michael Vaughan can all take a bit of the credit for putting his career back on track. Wood appeared to have put a long spell in the
NEW Yorkshire captain Anthony McGrath and director of cricket Geoff Cope are stepping in to the unknown. Neither had the slightest inclination 12 months ago that they would now be the two men charged with the responsibility of righting the county ship
SINCE the win against Southend two weeks ago it's been a quiet time for York City by our standards. Emotions were running high as not only did the Supporters' Trust finally take control but we moved into the third automatic promotion place. Although the
THE scenes of euphoria as Saddam's statue crashed to the ground have been likened to the moment when the Berlin Wall came down. It is an obvious comparison. The destruction of both wall and statue is symbolic of breaking free from oppression, and the
IT was reassuring to read that every York ward is to get its own police officer (April 7). Good news for law-abiding citizens, bad news for the criminals. It's been a long time coming and it is good to see that, at last, we are getting what we pay for
THE suggestion by Robert Taylor (no relation) that I should be given an MBE, or be called "Sir John" was much appreciated. And the heading of the letter (Arise "Sir" John Taylor, March 29) was very appropriate. I was confined to bed after a heart attack
HAVING enjoyed a lovely Mother's Day weekend arranged by my two daughters and their families, I write this Mothering Day poem for all mothers. Thank you for Mother's Day, When children have their say, With flowers and chocolates and a surprise, Much more
SO HOW does it feel to have been against this war now? A difficult question but one which deserves an answer. The jubilation filling the television screens last night can hardly be ignored, as crowds of Iraqis massed while a statue of Saddam Hussein was
THE season proper has yet to get started for Anthony McGrath - but he's already well aware that there is far more to captaining Yorkshire than just leading the team on to the field. "There are lots of things happening behind the scenes which you have
A CALL has gone out to people in historic York and North Yorkshire to take part in Britain's biggest mass archaeological excavation. The project is being run by Channel 4's Time Team, for viewers to discover what lies beneath their feet. During the Time
NEW Yorkshire captain Anthony McGrath and director of cricket Geoff Cope are stepping in to the unknown. Neither had the slightest inclination 12 months ago that they would now be the two men charged with the responsibility of righting the county ship
THE Fulford Spring Cup, the first major tennis tournament of the season in the York area, will be played on Saturday. Civil Service's Andy Potter and Helen Leach won last year's tournament and Potter returns with a new partner, Wendy Cook, to defend the
Evening Press Pocklington reporter Catherine Bruce, right, is to hold a reporter's surgery. Catherine, whose patch includes Pocklington, Stamford Bridge, Market Weighton and the surrounding villages, plans to hold the surgery on Tuesday. Readers living
TWO members of this season's New Earswick All Blacks ARLFC squad have had their own private reunion after a surprise meeting in Kuwait. Hooker Chris Ashton and second row team-mate Pete Johnson are both serving in the Middle East with the respective regiments
THE total cost of the scheme to protect Stamford Bridge from flooding has risen again - to an estimated £3.1 million. The flood defences, given Government financial backing only last week, were originally expected to cost about a million pounds. The anticipated
A TALENTED knitting group has helped to bring a ray of light to St Leonard's Hospice in York. A group of friends who call themselves the Knitter-natters have raised thousands of pounds for the hospice through the sale of their work over the past 18 years
TROPHY holders York Ladies will take a slender advantage into the second leg of the Lily Robertson Trophy final against New Earswick tomorrow. York notched only one success in the four rinks of the first leg to lead 80-78. Their sole victors were Irene
BUS passengers are set to enjoy a new twist to their journeys when First unveils a £1.2 million investment in York next week. The James Street company will receive six 'bendy-buses' on Monday for use on York Park&Ride services. The vehicles, which
FEELINGS were still running high on the streets of York as we checked public opinion over the war with news of dramatic progress being made in Baghdad. Brian Lamb, 68, from Beverley, near Hull, said: "I am pro-war. I agree that the dictatorial regime
STREET entertainer Michael Mime today admitted he believed his half-Iraqi daughter could be dead as he continued his efforts to find her. Michael, who lives in York, is now in Syria after an attempt to cross into Iraq from Turkey was unsuccessful. He
EXCITED children got their hands on a new classroom today - thanks to a £140,000 building project at their school. Pupils at Pickering Community Infant and Nursery School now have a stone-built classroom complete with glass atrium in which to spread their
IF Yorkshire's popular batsman, Matthew Wood, re-discovers his true form this season, then Kevin Sharp, Rodney Marsh and Michael Vaughan can all take a bit of the credit for putting his career back on track. Wood appeared to have put a long spell in the
MORE than £1 million pounds has been shaved off a huge projected North Yorkshire County Council overspend on social services, new figures show. A social services overspend of £1.59 million had been expected for the last financial year, but this has now
THE season proper has yet to get started for Anthony McGrath - but he's already well aware that there is far more to captaining Yorkshire than just leading the team on to the field. "There are lots of things happening behind the scenes which you have
Handguns, shotguns and a sword were among some of the weapons handed over in Ryedale so far as part of a national amnesty. Officers at Malton Police Station, the designated handing in centre, are urging more people to come forward with weapons and firearms
NEW Yorkshire captain Anthony McGrath and director of cricket Geoff Cope are stepping in to the unknown. Neither had the slightest inclination 12 months ago that they would now be the two men charged with the responsibility of righting the county ship
A Ryedale man has appeared before York magistrates on 21 charges of child abuse. Michael James Allen, 56, of Scarborough Road, Norton, is alleged to have committed seven rapes, seven indecent assaults and seven gross indecencies in the 1970s and 1980s
CITY SCREEN was alive with the sound of music as City of York Council unveiled plans for York Music Live Festival. Members of the council's arts services and YORtime office, beat drums and shook maracas during a music circus at City Screen Cinema yesterday
A YORK jury was today deciding if a health club employee sexually abused a schoolgirl on work experience. The prosecution alleged that Darren Atmore indecently assaulted the girl on the day she started a two-week placement and repeated it two days later
A NORTH Yorkshire community has raised more than £2,000 in memory of two friends who were killed in a car crash. Family and friends of Darren Scaife, 18, and Matthew Jarvis, 22, from Norton, have collected the money in the weeks since the crash. The pair
ANGRY residents claim plans to put a skateboard park for Tadcaster youths in earshot of their homes would destroy their "peace and quiet". About 20 people from Rosemary Row and Rosemary Court attended a public meeting at Rosemary House residents' centre
A MOTORCYCLIST killed while out on a training run died in just the kind of accident he was trying to learn to avoid, an inquest heard. York Coroner Donald Coverdale said the death of Michael Patrick Gooch, 50, of Filey, showed the dangers encountered
YORKSHIRE'S director of cricket, Geoff Cope, may be forced to sign a second overseas player following the shock news that Craig White has had a piece of rib removed and will be out of action for at least ten weeks. Cope was planning to hold urgent talks
COUNCILLORS could start turning up to meetings on skateboards, scooters or even roller skates under new expenses rules. From May 1, allowances will be paid out to council members who use "non-motorised" forms of transport, as well those who drive, or
ALMOST a third of the workforce at a York engineering firm will lose their jobs after bosses announced sweeping cuts to combat a downturn in the motor sport industry. A total of 28 workers at Osbaldwick-based Pocklington Coachworks, which employs 90 people
THE top chef of one of York's leading restaurants today pledged that it would soon reopen - despite bailiffs seizing control of the premises. Executive chef Kenny Noble told the Evening Press that The Blue Bicycle in Fossgate would reopen after a "blip
THE 'Jorvik Warrior' Jamie Warters is set to be handed a dream return to his home city should he overcome his next opponent. The York cruiserweight will face Birmingham's Michael Pinnock at the KC Stadium in Hull next Thursday - just two weeks after his
JUDY COLLINS, with her angelic voice and exquisite musical taste, inspired a generation with memorable interpretations of songs such as Amazing Grace and Sondheim's Send In The Clowns. She is also a gifted writer, publishing two autobiographies and a
YORKSHIRE'S director of cricket, Geoff Cope, may be forced to sign a second overseas player following the shock news that Craig White has had a piece of rib removed and will be out of action for at least ten weeks. Cope was planning to hold urgent talks
The opening meeting of Thirsk's season, the first day of the Scottish Grand National fixture at Ayr and a potentially informative meeting at Newbury sees punters spoilt for choice tomorrow. Tim Easterby, who was on the mark with a total of four winners
Business Editor RON GODFREY examines the reaction of the business community in York and North Yorkshire to the 2003 Budget. THE business community of York and North and East Yorkshire ran the gamut of reactions from applause to scepticism over the Budget
COLD, clinical but clever, Neon Lights is a glowing example of what can be achieved with aural technical gizmos. Some LPs really do sound so much better on a personal stereo, which showcases all kinds of technical wizardry sprinkled with disco fairy dust
OUR report and feature marking the first anniversary of Caroline Stuttle's murder make for heart-rending reading. The emotional earthquake which this terrible event unleashed is clear: the lives of parents Alan and Marjorie have been overturned. What
THE recent disgraceful incident on the banks of the River Derwent (April 1) indicates that the owner of this stretch of water is unconcerned about wildlife. By setting such a trap or permitting an employee to do so on a river where otters are breeding
A COUPLE say they have been threatened with legal action by Northern Electric, after they refused to fork out for a warranty which they claim they were twice told had been cancelled. Deborah and Ian Smith, from Gate Helmsley, near York, are fighting the
LADY Anne Middleton are the York and District League champions for 2003-03. In a season where the division one title race was expected to go down to the wire, Lady Anne simply ran away with proceedings to finish the season unbeaten with nine wins and
A NORTH YORKSHIRE steam railway will turn to diesel power this weekend for a gala weekend. The Pickering-based North Yorkshire Moors Railway will host a three-day diesel gala, giving visitors the chance to enjoy the scenic 18-mile line with the help of
HEWORTH 'A' confirmed their status as champions for the eighth year in a row with a 6-1 defeat of Bootham 'B' in the final match in York Conservative clubs' Carlsberg-Tetley Snooker League. Steve Burdett, Kevin Gall (26 break), Keith Lawrence, Jason Milner
A YORK mother has issued a warning to parents after her young son was badly injured while playing near the family home. Wayne Mckie, seven, of Dodsworth Avenue, was playing on a makeshift swing when he suffered a wound requiring eight staples and a week
One down, one to HEWORTH ARL's youth section was celebrating the first of a potential county double last night. A remarkable campaign for the club's future stars has seen the Under-16s reach the final of the Yorkshire Youth League Division One Championship
SCHOOLS in York and North Yorkshire are proving they can help children's bodies as well as their minds after being given a national health award. Tadcaster Grammar School is the first in the county to received the Healthy Schools award given by Selby
LIVING in rural areas of North and East Yorkshire could save you pounds on car insurance, according to a survey by the AA. Out-of-town car owners have less chance of their vehicle being broken into, vandalised or involved in an accident with high-density
A DEDICATED bus driver, who ferried day care patients across York for more than 19 years, has died. Roger James, who was 58, worked for City of York Council's social services department, helping to transport clients to and from the Huntington Day Centre
SUE Smith and Sue Durston were in good form as Market Weighton won 6-3 away to Knavesmire in ladies division two of York and District Badminton League. Smith and Durston scored three wins, with a points total of 103-45, including a three-end win over
SCHOOLCHILDREN had a rare opportunity to view their village from a different angle when they visited their local castle. Sheriff Hutton's landmark ruin is normally out of bounds, but as part of the ongoing restoration work, an open day was held for villagers
ARCHAEOLOGISTS from York and Newcastle are teaming up on a new project, which is set to transform people's understanding of the prehistoric Vale of York. The £400,000 project, which will run until March 2004, aims to reveal more about the Vale of York
A DRINK-DRIVER crashed a car repeatedly into a York house as the tenant slept inside, a court heard. Martin Butterworth, prosecuting, said the shock of the collision, in St Hilda's Mews, Tang Hall, was so great that it woke Helen Young as she slept inside
POLICE were today interviewing a man in connection with a series of assaults on women in York. A 24-year-old York man was arrested last night on suspicion of assault after three separate attacks in which women were punched in the face as they walked through
WREXHAM took a firm grip on a Division Three automatic promotion berth after a 2-1 win over struggling Shrewsbury Town last nightThe win moved Denis Smith's side into third place and three points clear of sixth-placed York City, with both teams having
GEORGE Tingle, at 72, has become possibly the oldest winner of York Conservative Clubs' Hylton-Foster Billiards Cup. Tingle, who plays for Bootham Conservative Club, beat Acomb club's John Ashwell 165-161 in the final of the Hair Flicks sponsored competition
ONE year on from the shocking murder of his daughter, Alan Stuttle today revealed plans to "follow his dream" and help other youngsters follow theirs. The 64-year-old York artist said he had been inspired by the adventurous spirit of Caroline to sell
WREXHAM took a firm grip on a Division Three automatic promotion berth after a 2-1 win over struggling Shrewsbury Town last nightThe win moved Denis Smith's side into third place and three points clear of sixth-placed York City, with both teams having
WITHIN two seconds of hearing that voice, you know you are listening to Bonnie Tyler. She hasn't changed much since the mid 1970s. But it is hard to believe that Ms Tyler was once a promising operatic soprano, before a throat operation changed her voice
Tina May tackles the Great American songbook, partnered by Scott Hamilton, the competent, but on this occasion uninspired, young fogey American saxophonist, and the superlative pianists Nikki Isles and Robin Aspland alternating in the backing trio. The
A FIERCE battle was said to be raging today on the banks of the River Tigris, as US Marines battled with Saddam Hussein loyalists around a mosque where it was rumoured the dictator himself may be hiding. One Marine was reported killed in the fighting,
LOSING a child devastates most families. One year on, the parents of murdered York backpacker, Caroline Stuttle, tell MATTHEW WOODCOCK how they are trying to rebuild their lives. 'THE last year has been like trying to wake up from your worst nightmare
