New Earswick All-Blacks ARLFC under-16s got off to a fine start in Yorkshire Youth League division one with a 22-12 win at Norland Sharks. The All Blacks pack were quickly on top. Ian Henderson created a try for the impressive Jack Sinclair, then stand-off
VETERAN Neil Martyn was the hero as York Groves Amateur Rugby League Club staged a remarkable second half fight-back to steal a share of the Pennine League division five spoils at Guiseley Rangers. The Terriers trailed 16-0 heading towards half-time,
Are increasing competition and tough business practices putting small charity shops at risk? JO HAYWOOD reports. CHARITY begins at home, but it ends up in the High Street. The Thorne House Services For Autism shop opened in Goodramgate, York yesterday
THERE is renewed hope for a North Yorkshire scientist's work to find a breakthrough cure for the hospital superbug MRSA. This is despite the fact that a bid to raise £3.75 million in new shares in the company, which is also seeking new ways of combating
A YORK-BASED design consultancy has become the first in the UK to pass a stringent independent quality assessment and is challenging others to do the same. Partners Design Ltd, which is part of The Partners Group, the York marketing communications consultancy
A £13 MILLION contract for upgrading a water treatment works at Loftsome Bridge, near Selby, for Yorkshire Water has been won by Earth Tech Morrison (ETM) of Wakefield. The work is necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Drinking Water
AFTER reading the report 'Elderly care reform plea' (September 15) I had to write expressing my delight that, at last, someone is speaking out about this unfair system of funding for residential care for the elderly. My mother suffered a massive stroke
I WAS amazed by the letter about the proposed road works on Gillygate, York, (September 17). How can anyone write a such a letter and not even realise they are being so selfish? Does D Williamson really believe local residents should be expected to have
HAS anyone else living in the Rowntree Park area of York, particularly Butcher Terrace, thought it strange to find the park field full to the brim last Saturday with cars and mobile homes, supposedly because Knavesmire was boggy? We have many functions
I WRITE to complain about your totally irresponsible campaign against the council's decision to introduce an alternate weekly refuse collection service. I work for another council in the Yorkshire and Humberside region which is introducing the scheme
YOUR front page admirably illustrated the aftermath of the farm level crossing rail incident at Low Moor Lane, Rillington (September 17). It was clear for all to see that there was little damage to the track. In fact, one track was completely unaffected
WITH society becoming increasingly violent, those on the front line need more protection. That is why we broadly welcome the decision to arm North Yorkshire police officers with Taser guns. That officers should require a weapon which fires 50,000 volts
COULD the leaning tower of Riccall become a new tourist attraction? When the coalmine complex was built many complained that these uncompromisingly industrial buildings were a blot on the landscape. But they also promised jobs and prosperity as part of
THREE householders had an amazing escape when a bus partially demolished their York home. The corner of 62 Lawrence Street collapsed after the First bus failed to negotiate the corner as it was turning right out of the James Street junction, having just
THEY fell for each other across a crowded railway station as blushing teenagers, and are still together - 76 years later. Edith and Frank Barker, of Regent Street, off Heslington Road, York, who have three children, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren
POLICE on the streets of York and North Yorkshire are to be armed with controversial electric stun guns. The Taser devices will be issued to trained firearms officers across the North Yorkshire force, senior officers revealed today. They said Tasers would
A "GOBSMACKED" father-of-eight today told how council staff said his family should eat less to cope with the reduction in doorstep rubbish collections from next month. Phillip Bryan, 42, shares his home in Herman Walk, Acomb, with his wife, Julie, and
York martial arts expert Mike Clarke will be getting his kicks with the cream of the world's best after winning the British kickboxing title after a ten-year hiatus, writes Claire Hughes. The 28-year-old repeated the national title heights he last hit
THE debt-ridden Selby and York Primary Care Trust could disappear within six months. The trust's acting chief executive, Penny Jones, said it was likely all four North Yorkshire PCTs would merge into one from April 2006, as part of national NHS reorganisation
HOME pairing Jill McCreedy and Jill Rounce enjoyed a 100 per cent winning record as they swept to the 15th IT Sports Ladies tennis finals at Fulford. They opened with a first round win over Sue Espiner and Kate Rorrison (Wigginton) then eliminated holders
YORK City boss Billy McEwan is hoping that the pain experienced by his players after Dagenham and Redbridge snatched a stoppage-time point at KitKat Crescent last night will prevent a repeat performance. The Minstermen saw three points become one after
AS party conference season obsesses the Islington media set, here in York a far more thrilling political story is about to break. There is talk, the Diary learns, of a possible Yip-Yap-Loo pact. To recount. YIP is the York Integrity Party, brainchild
Wednesday, September 21, 2005 100 years ago The United Kingdom, said the French, was the greatest motorcar market in the world. In 1904 the UK had 18,340 motorcars and 21,521 motorcycles. By 1905 figures had reached 31,129 cars and 34,706 cycles. During
Leslingtaylor, who ended a long losing spell at Pontefract last week, heads back to the same course tomorrow with good prospects of completing a double. Trained at Norton by John Quinn, the three-year-old was a decisive winner of the penultimate round
STILLINGTON Cricket Club stalwarts Dennis North and Eric Wade have clocked up an unbeaten century of service. The pair have both been associated with the club for 50 years and players, supporters and friends gathered at the Hunters the estate agent York
YORKSHIRE went into their last Championship game of the season at Northampton today knowing that if they can draw the match it will earn them at least £15,000 in prize-money as well as leaving them unbeaten throughout the summer for the first time since
Yorkshire Phoenix crashed to their seventh consecutive totesport League defeat at Edgbaston yesterday where they received a 102-run mauling from Warwickshire Bears after England's Ian Bell blasted them for a magnificent 137. Jonathan Trott also weighed
FOR many of the things that we set out to do in life, we need to make a plan. That way, we are more likely to know precisely what our objectives are and how we are going to achieve them. This applies whether it's the annual holiday; next year's goals
I HAVE never been a fan of Jo Haywood's column, but after glancing through the Press, I cannot believe such utter piffle could be passed off as an entertaining read ('A turn for the worse', September 19). For goodness sake, scores of people (and incidentally
For the second time in as many months an interviewee has gone on record in one of your publications saying there is "no decent music venue in York which attracts big name artists". In the past 18 months of the 13 years of its existence, a non-existent
IT was great to see the unveiling of the Battle Of Britain memorial in London as a tribute to The Few, to whom we undoubtedly owe a profound debt for their sacrifice and bravery 65 years ago. And what of the equally brave members of Bomber Command who
GOOD governance depends largely on those elected to govern having a measure of vision and an ability to balance between aspirations of the governed and the possible. Given that in any governing body these skills may or may not be in abundance, the overriding
COUN Waller's claims, 'Council chief defends changes', (September 13), were not consistent with the printed literature we have received informing us which weeks we can expect our green or grey bins to be emptied. If, as a result of this conflict, more
I PASS on our huge thanks to the hundreds of people who turned up at the Guildhall on Monday in support of the Clifton residents' campaign against the Arc Light relocation. Although a majority on the residents' committee was willing to proceed with the
NESTL Rowntree RUFC overwhelmed plucky visitors Knaresborough seconds with nine tries in a 61-0 victory. The 'Trees pack provided a wealth of possession with flanker James Forsey taking 'man of the match' on his debut with a flawless display. Wingers
THE Royal Mail has come under fire for banning customer parking at its Leeman Road depot in York. Disabled badge holders are now the only customers who can park at the depot to collect their parcels after a policy change - forcing people to park in paid
FRESH concerns have been raised over the York flats hit by a devastating fire, following a council investigation into the blaze. York council chiefs are set to debate the findings of their own report on the Fulford Place fire, which wrecked homes in two
YOBS shouting abuse, damaging cars and setting fires are making life a misery for people in part of York, a local shopkeeper has claimed. Claude Wray, who has spent two years standing up to aggressive and sometimes racist gangs, described a shocking picture
A MOTHER and son killed in a tragic accident on the A64 were a "wonderful, devoted family", their friends and neighbours said today. Lillian Courtney, 89, and her 57-year-old son, Graham, both died after their car crashed into a tree near Bilbrough Top
THE bus which crashed into a York house was this afternoon undergoing a rigorous inspection to see whether it had suffered any mechanical failure. Police said they and the Vehicle Inspectorate would be checking features such as the brakes, steering and
STILLINGTON Cricket Club stalwarts Dennis North and Eric Wade have clocked up an unbeaten century of service. The pair have both been associated with the club for 50 years and players, supporters and friends gathered at the Hunters the estate agent York
RICHARD Cresswell is set to keep his place after shooting Leeds United through to the Carling Cup third round last night. Cresswell's two goals in the opening 28 minutes were the former York City striker's first for the club and Leeds' 2-0 victory was
AGONY and ecstasy are polar emotions that every football fan will experience throughout life regardless of team allegiance. York City fans will never forget September 20, 1995, because the feeling of elation and instant gratification from a 3-0 mauling
CLIFTON FC, York Sunday Afternoon League division one champions and League Cup winners last season, need a goalkeeper for this season due to injuries to their other 'keepers. Ring Trevor on 01904 621430. Updated: 09:57 Wednesday, September 21, 2005
A "GOBSMACKED" father-of-eight today told how council staff said his family should eat less to cope with the reduction in doorstep rubbish collections from next month. Phillip Bryan, 42, shares his home in Herman Walk, Acomb, with his wife, Julie, and
BACKING for our Bin It! campaign soared towards the 4,000 mark today as York residents continue to signal their anger at the council's plans. More than 3,800 people have returned petitions or clicked their opposition online in the first ten days of our
Thank God for that. According to London Fashion Week, the midriff is dead and the good old waist is at long last back in style. Models in proper frocks, skirts and belted coats have been sashaying down catwalks all over town, with giddy fashionistas falling
YORK City boss Billy McEwan is hoping that the pain experienced by his players after Dagenham and Redbridge snatched a stoppage-time point at KitKat Crescent last night will prevent a repeat performance. The Minstermen saw three points become one after
