HARROGATE'S hopes of National League Two survival are still alive after a plucky 35-30 win at Stourbridge which brought them the full five points. It was ex-Leeds Tyke Steve Parsons who did much to ensure the success with another two tries to make it
The Institute of Directors in Yorkshire is inviting nominations for its first ever Director Of The Year Awards. The Yorkshire awards cover several categories including Young Director of the Year and Technology & New Media Director of the Year. All
IT might have ended in defeat but York City Knights laid down a marker for themselves yesterday with a performance full of pride, effort and ability. Mick Cook's men led Northern Rail Cup favourites Castleford until the 65th minute, after which two tries
AUNTIE Dot has started painting. She gave no indication that her interest lay in the arts when she worked in the chippy, although she was a dab hand at the art of concealing an extra fish under a pile of scraps whenever one of her numerous family members
THE cause of the blaze that wreaked havoc at historic Allerton Castle may not be known until the end of this month at the earliest, it was confirmed today. Firefighters have been unable to probe the badly damaged seat of the blaze, which happened nearly
CHARITY bosses facing a funding crisis have applied for council cash to give them much-needed breathing space. But the Older Citizen's Advocacy York (OCAY), which offers support and advice to older people in the city, is expecting to receive only a fraction
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a new community centre manager to serve two warring villages have got the go-ahead. Members of the Poppleton Community Trust, who run the centre, have agreed to make the £18,000 appointment despite strong opposition. Householders
A LEADING politician today declared war on York's road humps - triggering a row over their safety record. Tory hopeful Clive Booth called on motorists with "the hump" to text him directly with gripes about the controversial traffic obstacles. But council
THOUSANDS of York families desperately waiting for council homes could be given relief under radical new plans. Latest figures have shown that 2,104 people - of whom many were members of families - were currently waiting to be given homes. Coun Mark Hill
THE decision to open a York street for taxi traffic during Royal Ascot has been hailed by city cabbies. The York Taxi Association and York Private Hire Association today said they fully supported City of York Council's decision to reopen Terry Avenue
JORVIK Viking Centre has launched a rampaging programme of Easter events. The Coppergate Centre, outside the attraction, will be packed with fun activities throughout the school holidays. The Great Jorvik Dig will be set up in the middle of Coppergate
Two late goals at leaders Goole pitched Pickering Town right back into the heart of the Northern Counties East League premier division title battle. Ricky Greening latched on to a Liam Salt cross to put the Pikes ahead in the 78th minute before skipper
UNLESS you have spent the last year on the planet Skaro plotting to conquer the universe, you will know that a new series of Doctor Who starts on Saturday. The Diary, never one to leave a bandwagon unjumped, is therefore delighted to bring you our own
IN response to June Nelsey's letter, as a local resident I want to live next to a successful rather than a failing racecourse and I accept that this means putting up with some inconvenience on race days including Ascot. What I object to is being invited
YOUR report about Royal Ascot at York needing 500 police officers was amazing but isn't it even more amazing that, all of a sudden, such a large number of police officers can be assembled? You rarely see police officers around the outskirts of York where
I COMMEND wholeheartedly the response from headmaster Hugh Porter (Cannabis In The Classroom, March 16). A balanced view and a need for open debate is needed on the drugs issue. This is sewn deep into the very fabric of this country. As Mr Porter points
I FEEL compelled to respond to Heather Causnett's letter ('Rewrite sex laws', March 15). Her views are ignorant, bigoted and stupid. I hope none of her female relatives or friends ever have to go through the horrific ordeal of rape, especially after she
IN response to Albert Godfrey's appeal to know the whereabouts of David Spelman (Letters, March 14). David and I were members of the Hessle Amateur Operatic Society in 1969. I have located him living near Hull and have sent him a copy of the letters page
I WOULD like to thank all the staff on Cherry ward at Scarborough Hospital very much for treating me so well after my accident, breaking my hip. Thanks also to everyone at Malton Hospital for looking after me so well. I received a very high standard of
YORK RUFC's 27-10 victory over Scarborough earned them a second round place in the Yorkshire Shield but for an hour of the match defeat at the hands of the Seasiders looked a distinct possibility. Lower-ranked Scarborough exerted early domination through
MALTON and Norton RUFC took the opportunity to raise morale and confidence with a 39-12 victory against visitors Bridlington who are currently in mid-table in Yorkshire Division One. Malt have been struggling in North East Two of late but were soon in
POCKLINGTON RUFC went out of the Yorkshire Shield in frustrating fashion when they outplayed higher-ranked Keighley in most phases but lost 31-24. They shot themselves in the foot and were punished for making too many errors. Pock's Nick Bennett twice
BILLY McEwan issued his team a reminder that many of them are playing for their footballing futures after the dismal 1-0 defeat at Tamworth. With only Steve Davis, Chris Porter, Darren Dunning, Andy Bishop and Chris Brass contracted beyond the end of
THE only consolation in York City's 1-0 defeat at Tamworth on Saturday was the return of Steve Davis to the starting line up. It was a personal case of hip, hip hooray for Davis despite the defeat as he reported no recurrance of the problem that has kept
HEWORTH ARLC's mini-revival came to a shuddering halt as they were hammered 60-6 at Waterhead. The Villagers remained clear of the re-election zone in National Conference League division two thanks to defeats for Cottingham and Huddersfield Sharks, but
YORK Acorn ARLC put on their best performance of the season to see off National Conference division two promotion rivals Ince Rosebridge 38-26 - despite being a man down for the best part of an hour. Hooker Mick Fitzsimmons - later described by Acorn
SOMETIMES it seems as if the years vanish in a puff of smoke. And this very trick has been played on the York Society of Magicians, which suddenly finds itself celebrating its diamond anniversary. An awful lot of cards have been pulled from the pack since
As Hugh Bayley campaigns to protect York's remaining post offices, CHRIS TITLEY hears from three men who run these vital businesses. The urban postmaster PAUL Abbott has run Micklegate Post Office in York for five years. He cheerily greets customers in
SENIOR staff at a North Yorkshire plumbing supplies firm have broken away to set up their own rival company - less than half a mile down the road. Two managers have walked out of the Malton branch of national plumbers merchant chain, Plumbline Supplies
IT'S jobs bonanza time for Yorkshire over the next few months if employers can find people with the right skills. The number of bosses showing "hiring confidence" in the region has increased, according to research released today by Manpower, the workforce
Tony McCoy, who failed to get on the scoresheet at last week's Cheltenham Festival, journeys north to Wetherby tomorrow with every chance of making his trip worthwhile. Successful on Mister Mustard at Fontwell yesterday, Lambourn-based McCoy teams-up
WEARING full fire kit and breathing apparatus may not be the most sensible dress in which to cycle up to 45 miles. But firefighters at RAF Linton-on-Ouse will be pedalling a gruelling route in breathing apparatus and safety equipment when they take on
EVERY hour at least one man dies from prostate cancer. As Prostate Cancer Awareness Week gets under way CHARLOTTE PERCIVAL talks to a North Yorkshire man who has fought the disease for nine years. BRYAN METCALF had been suffering from urinary infections
HIS ID card was sufficient for Pole Robert Grudzinski to be let into Britain without a passport, allowing him to find work at a North Yorkshire pub. But when landlord John Marrison wanted to open up a current account for the kitchen porter so he could
AMID a blizzard, it was a bloody end to the lives of as many as 30,000 men who trod the path to a now notorious battlefield. And that trek to one of history's most grizzly medieval massacres was recreated over the weekend - by an computer analyst. IT
Two late goals at leaders Goole pitched Pickering Town right back into the heart of the Northern Counties East League premier division title battle. Ricky Greening latched on to a Liam Salt cross to put the Pikes ahead in the 78th minute before skipper
YORK Acorn ARLC put on their best performance of the season to see off National Conference division two promotion rivals Ince Rosebridge 38-26 - despite being a man down for the best part of an hour. Hooker Mick Fitzsimmons - later described by Acorn
POLICE are sifting through missing persons' records - including deaf York man Brian Sturdy - to identify a body pulled from the River Ouse in York. Sergeant Jon Landers, of North Yorkshire Police, said a member of the public reported a body floating in
BILLY McEwan issued his team a reminder that many of them are playing for their footballing futures after the dismal 1-0 defeat at Tamworth. With only Steve Davis, Chris Porter, Darren Dunning, Andy Bishop and Chris Brass contracted beyond the end of
THE only consolation in York City's 1-0 defeat at Tamworth on Saturday was the return of Steve Davis to the starting line up. It was a personal case of hip, hip hooray for Davis despite the defeat as he reported no recurrance of the problem that has kept
YORK City Knights coach Mick Cook proclaimed he was proud of his players after a brave display nearly brought victory over Castleford Tigers. The Knights fell to two tries in the last quarter as the former Super League club won 24-16 at Huntington Stadium
EITHER the person in charge of Tamworth's public address system has an ironic sense of humour or the locals just have a strange definition of entertainment. Belting out Robbie Williams' 'Let Me Entertain You' as both teams run out is hardly an original
HOME advantage proved to be decisive in the Leeper Hare York and District Football League Senior Cup as all four ties finished in favour of the hosts. Old Malton beat Dunnington 3-2 in the delayed second round clash - their third win over Dunnington this
HAXBY United edged out Wigginton Grasshoppers in a tight Leeper Hare York and District League premier division derby battle. Wigginton opening the scoring inside 46 seconds but Haxby, with only one win in their last ten games, equalised through Ian Ferguson
YORK City Knights coach Mick Cook proclaimed he was proud of his players after a brave display nearly brought victory over Castleford Tigers. The Knights fell to two tries in the last quarter as the former Super League club won 24-16 at Huntington Stadium
I can assure Fiona Worley (My Ascot Dread, Letters March 17) and others who will be taking exams during Ascot week that their needs and those of the rest of the city who have to go about their daily business have been at the forefront of our traffic management
Stephen Lewis' feature 'It's a big first step' (March 15) begins by stating "it's not easy for a young couple" to buy their first home, and repeatedly gives the impression that only couples can or should aspire to home ownership. If it's difficult for
I am a regular reader of your website because I try to visit York at least once a year and it keeps me in touch with matters in the city. I was horrified to see the plans to double the size of the university campus. As someone who lives in a university
I'M glad that Dennis Wombell enjoyed the exhibition of Romanian icons by Cristinel Covrig at York Minster. I would like to clarify some points raised in his letter (March 12). The icons were on display in the Minster as an exhibition, not as a sale; and
