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  • Why Boro's top man Mark is moving to City

    BILLY McEwan's first summer signing Mark Hotte is hoping that joining the Minstermen will boost his chances of returning to the Football League. The 26-year-old centre back, who has been Scarborough Supporters' Club Player of the Year for the last two

  • Retail Opportunities

    EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES IN CHARITY RETAILING. Shop Manager - York. 35 hours per week - £11,812 per annum. Working with staff and volunteers you will demonstrate fashion awareness and generate profitable income from your shop. Deputy Shop Manager - York

  • Yard Supervisor

    Yard Supervisor -Malton. A highly responsible and well organised person is needed to take on the co-ordination and supervision of all staff working in the yard of this busy branch. You must be able to motivate people, and be capable of providing training

  • Farm Secretary

    FARM SECRETARY. The Part Time post of Farm Secretary has become available (1 Day/week). Applicants must be outgoing and conscientious with computer literacy skills. 01751 431463 for details. Updated: 10:53 Thursday, June 02, 2005

  • Parts Advisor

    Due to continued expansion Mercedes-Benz of York require a Parts Advisor. Excellent working conditions with good rate of pay plus bonus scheme. Previous experience would be preferred but not essential. Company pension scheme available. Please contact

  • Ryan Adams and The Cardinals, Cold Roses (Lost Highway) ****

    AUDACIOUS is the best word to describe Cold Roses. After sending fans swooning with Heartbreaker then reeling with Love Is Hell, this is a return to the country rock Adams does best. This double album (the first of three releases promised for 2005), packaged

  • Turin Brakes, JackInABox (Source Records) *

    THE biggest compliment I can pay South London duo Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian is that one track firmly wedged itself in my consciousness just hours after listening to it for the first time. I was surprised to find myself humming They Can't Buy The

  • Nitin Sawhney, Philtre (VVR) ****

    NITIN Sawhney, an Anglo-Asian who grew up in Kent, fills his albums with musical references, sometimes touring the world with a guitar and his recording equipment. For Philtre, he moves closer to the mainstream, while still remaining a musical magpie.

  • Ralph McTell, Red Sky (Leola) ****

    The 19 tracks on the newly-repackaged Red Sky span a wide range of musical styles - everything from folk to rock, blues to country - enhancing Ralph McTell's reputation as a versatile and talented songwriter. His perceptive lyrics are good enough to stand

  • 'Warah chance - 02/06/05

    Eswarah, unbeaten in her two races to date, can hit the jackpot at Epsom tomorrow by completing a hat-trick in the £350,000 Vodafone Oaks. Trained by the in-form Michael Jarvis for Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, the three-year-old will be partnered by the

  • Show respect, Brother

    SOUL great Otis Redding sang about it in the mid-Sixties and Tony Blair has started going on about it again. Yes, respect is the word. This is a comfortable theme for Mr Blair and a drum he has returned to bang on many occasions, usually when demanding

  • Opticians opens new hearing centre

    A YORK store is looking after the eyes and the ears of the city. Specsavers Opticians in Low Ousegate now incorporates a new hearing aid centre, Hearcare, which is being run by registered dispenser Melba Wain. There are a range of hearing aid options

  • Centre's cash boost

    THE MCC are to fund the Leeds-Bradford Universities' Centre of Cricketing Excellence for a further three years when the present 12-months' deal expires at the end of this season. It guarantees the future of the Centre which was due to begin a three-day

  • "I never heard anyone say a bad word about Bob"

    A POPULAR sportsman who once rescued a young girl from a river has died at the age of 72. Robert Granville Hardy-Readman, who was known as Bob Readman, was well- known in York footballing circles since his schooldays at Shipton Street Primary and Manor

  • Sex attack CCTV clues

    THESE are the images of a young man detectives urgently want to speak to in connection with a serious sexual assault on a York woman. He is captured on CCTV drinking at the Turf Tavern pub, in Thanet Road, Acomb, several hours before a woman was attacked

  • Hospital beats crime with cardboard police

    THEY are always on duty, and their ever-watchful eyes keep a constant lookout for trouble. These law enforcers have proved such a hit on their beat in York Hospital's accident and emergency (A&E) department that staff have asked for more of them to

  • Moores of the same for bish

    HPH York Vale Cricket League division one leaders Bishopthorpe continued their run glut by amassing 249-7 against North Duffield. Chris Moores (148) and Andy Walton Knowles (54) put on 135 in 23 overs for the first wicket before late wickets fell, John

  • York trio land petanque title in London final

    THREE York women who stunned themselves by becoming British champions are now looking ahead to playing in two major international competitions. Angela Gaughan, Chris Best and Lisa Hoy captured the British women's petanque triples crown in London, taking

  • Killer biker hunted

    A MOTORCYCLIST who died in a hit-and-run crash was forced off the road by a "dangerous" biker who was riding on the wrong side of a bend, police have revealed. A senior detective said the death of Ralph Snowdon was being treated as an unlawful killing

  • Brook to the fore as leaders lose

    KELVIN Brook starred as Drax downed HPH York Vale League division four leaders Pocklington in a close-run clash. Brook hit 46 of his side's 130-8, Mal Harrison taking 3-40, and then produced 4-49 as Pock fell for 127, four runs shy of victory. Harrison

  • Secretary/Receptionist

    Secretary/Receptionist. Required for busy Auctioneers office. Good secretarial, IT and telephone skills essential. Part time job share. Apply in writing to: Mr A D McMillan, ASFAV, Boulton & Cooper Ltd, St Michael's House, Malton, North Yorkshire,

  • Frame Consultant

    Full Time Frame Consultant. We are looking for someone to join our team - it could be you! As long as you're ready for a different type of retailer, passionate about great customer service. Our outstanding training will ensure you know all you need to

  • Practice Nurse

    F GRADE PRACTICE NURSE? Then you're wanted to be a key member of our team. This is your opportunity to be an essential team member of a large, high achieving, GP practice on the outskirts of York. Responsible for providing skilled nursing care, you will

  • Warehouse Operatives

    Part Time Warehouse Operatives. We currently have vacancies for mature people at our York depot. Hours of work are 16.30-20.30 Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work. If interested please telephone 01904 641151, Neil Stockdale (Warehouse Manager

  • Removers/Drivers

    Boothams Removals and Storage requires Removers/Drivers. Class 2 HGV £9.00 per hour. 7.5 Tonnes £7.50 per hour. Also Estimator required. Contact Matthew 01904 488488. Updated: 10:24 Thursday, June 02, 2005

  • Jackson worthy of more credit

    I AM surprised to see such an influential player as Lee Jackson has only five points in the Evening Press Player of the Year table. The Knights started the game against Swinton on March 28 with Lee sat on the replacements' bench and he was not brought

  • Threat of Glazer

    AS A lifelong Manchester United supporter and Shareholders United member I found the TKO column comments on the Glazer takeover very upsetting, (Evening Press, Tuesday, May 24). Shareholders United regard the Glazer family as temporary occupation of Old

  • Bruce, the good shepherd

    WHEN the next set of police commendations come around, the Diary has a nomination. No, it's not Chief Sup. Tim Madgwick for supreme bravery in wearing those running shorts, but Bruce the police dog. Bruce was on hand - or should that be paw - when a man

  • Dinner lady hits back at Jamie

    I AM a catering manager at a senior school in York and a fully-qualified chef with two trainee cooks working with me. The menu we offer, and always have done since I took over the kitchen eight years ago, comprises a pasta dish, meat dish, vegetarian

  • In the ghetto?

    FORGIVING your headline ('Germany Calling', May 30), it is more important that Fulford and York at large knows what is coming. For years residents have been denied any pedestrian or road improvements to their benefit while the A19 has been deemed too

  • Pay us for sorting

    AS far back as I can remember we have had a superb refuse collection service in Bishopthorpe, with hard working, considerate and helpful collectors, who would also do that little bit extra to ensure people had the first-rate service for which they were

  • Longer record

    I CONGRATULATE James Rayne, the chairman of York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir (Yesterday Once More, May 23). It certainly does take some commitment to keep singing for 80 years. Unfortunately, James cannot claim to be chairman of the longest running

  • Credit to the city

    IN July 2001 we were privileged to be guests aboard HMS York as it journeyed from Portsmouth to Hull. Also aboard was Janet Greenwood, then Sheriff of York and now the city's new Lord Mayor. We should just like to mention that, although there were many

  • We thank you all

    I THANK family, friends and colleagues who sponsored us during the recent St Leonard's Hospice challenge week. Collectively, we have raised over £400 for this worthy charity. A big thank you also to walk organisers Brian Dunn, Mike Norman and Dave Coakley

  • The do's and don'ts of preventing identity theft

    Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the UK. City of York Council Trading Standards is warning residents not to unwittingly provide personal details to fraudsters. Here are reminders of some of the scams, frauds and con tricks designed

  • Way we were

    Thursday, June 2, 2005 100 years ago At a meeting of the City Council it was agreed that the byelaws regulating public bathing in the Ouse and Foss, having been provisionally approved by the Local Government Board, would be submitted for adoption. From

  • Site Foreman/Team Leader

    SITE FOREMAN/TEAM LEADER to install mezzanine floors and racking. Some fabrication skills would be necessary plus a willingness to work away from home. Good rates of pay. Send CV or call for application form to: Storplan Racking Ltd, The Airfield, Full

  • Building Maintenance

    BUILDING MAINTENANCE. We undertake general maintenance for several high street retailers and property owners. We need another maintenance operative to visit the stores/premises to undertake a wide variety of repairs. Applicants must be competent in all

  • Apprentice Trained Builders

    ATKINSON BUILDERS LTD require Apprentice Trained Builders. Due to continuing expansion we seek applications from suitably qualified/apprenticed trained builders with a minimum of 5 years experience. Atkinson Builders is a well established Building Company

  • Press Operator

    Press Operator. Due to expansion we require a full time press person to operate Ryobi 3302 presses. Initially on days but with intention to move to double day working pattern. Experience essential. Must be able to work under pressure to tight deadlines

  • Machine Assistants/Trainees

    Machine Assistants/Trainees. Permanent employment is offered by one of the UK's fastest growing manufacturer of bespoke envelopes at their factory between Wetherby and York. Working a three-shift rotating system, the machine assistants are required to

  • LGV C & E Drivers

    LGV C & E Drivers (HGV Class I). Monday to Friday Shift. Over 60's, new passes (Over 21). Grampian Country Transport Ltd, based Malton, North Yorkshire. Grampian Country Transport is the logistics division of the Grampian Country Food Group, an international

  • Why we've had our fill

    How green is York's rubbish tip? STEPHEN LEWIS visits Harewood Whinn to find out for himself. EVERY citizen of York should be required to visit the Harewood Whinn landfill site, colloquially known as Rufforth Tip. It may just make us all think a bit more

  • Oasis, Don't Believe The Truth (Big Brother) ****

    MAKING two era-defining albums in quick succession has been a blessing and a curse for Oasis. They have failed to reach the musical peaks and cultural significance of Definitely Maybe and (What's The Story) Morning Glory? with every subsequent release

  • The Coral, The Invisible Invasion (Deltasonic) ***

    THE CORAL rode the crest of a wave when their chirpy Scouseadelica first rose from the Mersey, sadly this third long player sees The them treading water. What began with a burst of infectious promise, twinning the weirdness of Julian Cope with the incessant

  • Shame game gets backing

    HARD-HITTING proposals to blacklist companies which flout health and safety regulations have won backing from senior professionals in York. The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) - which works to improve the service provided to victims of accidents

  • Mutual fund takes root in Yorkshire

    A £3 MILLION residential scheme in North Yorkshire will be realised thanks to a mutual fund launched by two businessmen. Nineteen residential units, including two-bedroom townhouses, could soon become a reality at Staxton after the Bermudan-based fund

  • Fume offenders face centre ban

    HEAVY lorries and old buses could be banned from parts of York city centre in an effort to improve air quality, council chiefs revealed today. The pollution-busting proposals came as new figures showed a predicted improvement in air quality in three out

  • Survivor's cycle ride campaign

    A PROSTATE cancer survivor is celebrating his return to good health by helping to fund vital research. Alan Deller, 59, from York, was diagnosed with cancer in March 2004 - three years after suffering a heart attack. Now fully recovered, Alan is gearing

  • "I'm not the firestarter"

    "I'M not the firestarter" - that was the message today from York resident Julian Williams. He revealed his distress at being blamed for causing a devastating blaze at Fulford Place in York, which swept through 50 apartments. The 32-year-old said he was

  • Council fears £17K mail bill

    COUNCIL chiefs could have to send more than 84,000 letters to residents as they deal with York pubs wanting to extend their opening hours. A City of York Council report has revealed the authority is expecting a potential 720 applications for variation

  • York runner Bilton rises to challenge

    YORK marathon star Darran Bilton has been picked to run for Great Britain in a special international challenge match. The 39-year-old is one of the two senior men in the GB side to race against Canada at the Toronto Marathon on September 25. Bilton was

  • Bar to stay closed despite bus service fears

    YORK'S historic Walmgate Bar will remain closed to traffic, despite warnings that bus services will suffer. The bar was shut as an experiment last October after being repeatedly struck by vehicles too high to pass through it. City councillors have now

  • Rhodes rocked by calf injury

    YORK City Knights have seen good news regarding half-back star Scott Rhodes turn to concern. The Players' Player of the Year has agreed an extension to his contract which will keep him at Huntington Stadium until the end of next season. But he has also

  • Why Boro's top man Mark is moving to City

    BILLY McEwan's first summer signing Mark Hotte is hoping that joining the Minstermen will boost his chances of returning to the Football League. The 26-year-old centre back, who has been Scarborough Supporters' Club Player of the Year for the last two

  • Moores of the same for bish

    HPH York Vale Cricket League division one leaders Bishopthorpe continued their run glut by amassing 249-7 against North Duffield. Chris Moores (148) and Andy Walton Knowles (54) put on 135 in 23 overs for the first wicket before late wickets fell, John

  • office Junior

    Office Junior required for busy City Centre Solicitors Office. General duties involving collecting and franking post, photocopying, faxing, local deliveries to Courts and other offices, filing, binding of documents and other general duties. No previous

  • Catering Vacancies

    Smart? Enthusiastic? Energetic? Sounds like you? Like meeting people? Enjoy good food? Able to work as part of a busy team? Fine Food Theatre. Delicatessen and Coffee Bar. The Quality Shopping Experience. Call Margaret or Steve Shaw on 01653 696563 Updated

  • Audio Typist/PA

    AUDIO TYPIST/PA . Required. General secretarial duties. Organising meetings and minutes. Administrative duties. Audio typing experience or qualifications essential. Medical terminology an advantage. Hours: 20 per week, flexible. Pay dependent on experience

  • CAS Designer/Technician

    CAD Designer/Technician. Elvington, York. Salary Rate: £18,044 pa. Playscheme are manufacturers and installers of timber playground equipment. We are looking to recruit a CAD Designer/Technician. You will need experience/qualifications in 2D/3D CAD in

  • Support City

    I WRITE in response to Stephen Lickley's letter in Sportsmail about York City (Evening Press, Tuesday, May 24). City can do without people like him, (except of course for his money). If you are a true City fan you will be at matches whatever happens.

  • Spike the Gunners

    THE greatest sporting debate for years is surely going to dominate many a conversation over the coming months - should the mighty Liverpool FC be allowed to defend the European Cup despite not finishing in the top four of the Premiership? I am writing

  • Rhodes rocked by calf injury

    YORK City Knights have seen good news regarding half-back star Scott Rhodes turn to concern. The Players' Player of the Year has agreed an extension to his contract which will keep him at Huntington Stadium until the end of next season. But he has also

  • Unfair hearing

    AS one of the contributors to the seven-hour planning marathon discussing Germany Beck housing I compliment the council members who listened to many short presentations. The questions they asked were informative and incisive. As one of those opposing

  • Mike puts boot in

    BLIMEY! Mike Bentley has really got it in for the female victims of paedophile rape in last Saturday's Soundoff column. In case any men were confused by the tone of his article, sex with the under 16s is a criminal offence, no one under 16 can legally

  • Don't let Radio York do Cleveland way

    I HAVE been interested by the letters etc about BBC Radio York. I would say that whatever power the listeners of York may have and the clout of this newspaper, use them to the full to protect your station. Sometime ago, a new management took over at BBC

  • Don't eat meat

    MRS J Kay concludes her letter about factory farming by saying that we should "take the trouble to find out how and where our meat has been produced and how and where it is slaughtered. Only then can we eat with a clear conscience." (May 20). A conscience

  • Don't go to the bullfight, it's too cruel

    THOUSANDS of people from York and surrounding areas will be holidaying in Spain this summer enjoying the sunshine and local customs. Many Spanish people are distressed by the national sport of bull-fighting, but this reprehensible spectacle continues

  • Praise for helpers

    AS part of Volunteers' Week 2005, Save The Children UK thanks all the volunteers who run it's charity shop in York. Every year it raises many thousands of pounds to ensure more British children and those across the world have a happy, healthy and secure

  • Value staff as much as computers

    THE report "£3.5 million pay review could cost jobs" (May 28) amazes me. The council will invest millions of pounds on computer systems with a short lifespan and not bat an eyelid when they need replacing. If workers are entitled to a rise why should