DIVISION two leaders Poppleton needed a 86th-minute equaliser from Gary Wyse to draw 1-1 at Tadcaster, whose Mathew Howlgate had opened the scoring. Riccall maintained their unbeaten start to the season as they thumped visitors Moor Lane 6-0 - Liam Brown
FORMER York City striker Lee Nogan fired Pickering Town into the fourth round of the FA Vase. He struck after just three minutes at the Recreation ground when his cross-shot beat the Dunstan Federation goalkeeper. It was nip and tuck throughout the match
The Archbishop's enthronement is still causing comment. Someone suggested that it might result in regular dances. I thought the Minster was well established as a dance hall. The Evening Press reported that Dr Sentamu had recommended that local Christians
YOU published a letter suggesting that Archbishop John Sentamu should ask the people of York for forgiveness for an error of judgement. In my opinion the person who has made an error of judgement is the writer of that letter. If Mr Charlesworth is able
I FEEL strongly compelled to reply to Mr Charlesworth's letter about Archbishop Sentamu's "lack of ritual" during his inauguration. Does Mr Charlesworth not realise that the stuffy, dull rituals he so missed during the Archbishop's inauguration are the
WE fear Mr N Hillen's letter (December 8) will have left many of our members coughing and spluttering, if not sneezing. Perhaps we can clarify a few facts? First, we are not threatening to strike over the sickness scheme. We are only talking about refusing
Further to Mrs Galloway's letter (December 7), it should be pointed out that the Chancellor probably has no wish to curb smoking further because, without the revenue gained from Excise Duty and VAT on tobacco products, his finances would be in very poor
In answer to Ken Holmes' letter, (Come back Scargill all is forgiven, December, 9) he says "as gas etc runs out the mines will be reopened and miners treated like heroes". Oh, if only that were so. Once a deep mine is closed, it can never be reopened,
THE president, officers and members of the York branch of the Royal Naval Association would like to extend their thanks to all members of the Evening Press staff for their assistance and courtesy in the past year, and to wish them and theirs and all York
A FORMER East Coast holiday park is for sale - with a guide price of £12 million. Property consultant Allsop announced it is to sell Amtree Park, a 60-hectare (150-acre) holiday home and leisure development site, formerly the Butlins Holiday Park, at
WHILE most of us hare round the shops to ensure we have everything we need for a perfect festive celebration, there are some who have little or nothing to look forward to. But with your help, we can give them back Christmas. Today we launch the Christmas
CHILDREN'S parties used to be simple affairs. Chaotic, sticky and loud, but simple all the same. Kids would eat a bit, sing a bit, dance a bit and play a bit. If they were very lucky, they might be joined by a second rate magician with a disturbing need
MORE than 3,000 people squeezed into York Minster to hear the son of the world's most famous preacher man, Billy Graham. It was standing room only for dozens of worshippers as every seat was taken at the special carol service held by St Michael le Belfrey
SELBY RUFC recorded their first Yorkshire 1 victory since October 8 in winning 27-12 at Huddersfield YMCA on Saturday. A direct, no nonsense, approach paid rich dividends, with the Selby forwards providing the platform for success. But the day began badly
BARRING a complete change of fortunes, Leeds snooker star Paul Hunter won't be needed to play again in York this week after today. He was back at the Barbican Centre this afternoon to resume his second round match but at 7-1 down had little hope, based
CAMPAIGNERS who help tackle alcohol addiction in York are calling on the Government to stump up more cash to support their work. York Alcohol Advice Service (YAAS) is urging Ministers to plough more money into treating people with drink problems. And
YORK City are hoping Billy McEwan will re-iterate his commitment to the KitKat Crescent club should his former club Rotherham United approach him for his managerial services. McEwan has already been placed on a short-list by the Rotherham media as a successor
THE late, great Brian Clough might have believed it only takes a second but York City fans have now waited EIGHT hours to see their side score a goal. Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Hereford United means five shot-shy matches have passed since the Minstermen
YORK City are hoping Billy McEwan will re-iterate his commitment to the KitKat Crescent club should his former club Rotherham United approach him for his managerial services. McEwan has already been placed on a short-list by the Rotherham media as a successor
YORK City boss Billy McEwan admitted that the inexperience of on-loan teenage left-back Evan Horwood cost his side a point at Hereford on Saturday. Sheffield United defender Horwood gave away possession trying to run the ball out of defence at Edgar Street
Monday, December 12, 2005 100 years ago There was a large crowd at the Exhibition Buildings, York, when the Royal Canadian Animated Photo Company entered on the second week of a month's stay in the city. The pictures were of an amusing as well as of a
SELBY RUFC recorded their first Yorkshire 1 victory since October 8 in winning 27-12 at Huddersfield YMCA on Saturday. A direct, no nonsense, approach paid rich dividends, with the Selby forwards providing the platform for success. But the day began badly
BRADFORD Salem bewitched York to a 29-7 defeat at Shay Lane to leave York's Powergen Yorkshire 1 hopes in tatters. The match was all but over at half time when Salem had a 22-point lead by virtue of their superior forward power. The result was not surprising
DESPITE scoring the only try of the day, Pocklington went down 12-5 at Old Brodleians in Yorkshire 2. The game developed into a dour midfield battle with defences generally on top. Pocklington were missing several regular backs, had four three-quarters
Evergreen veteran Torrent can resume winning ways at Southwell tomorrow, just three weeks short of his 11th birthday. The popular gelding, trained at Stillington by David Chapman, who has a wonderful knack of keeping old horses in good form, goes for
NESTLE Rowntree missed the opportunity to close the gap on Leeper Hare York and District Football League premier division leaders Dringhouses as they were held to 1-1 draw at home by Malton Bacon Factory. Both goals came inside a minute of each other,
TOCKWITH beat Hamilton Panthers 4-1 in division one with a goal in each half from Ian Hutchinson, a John Richardson header and a Andy Wilson penalty. Panthers replied through Joe Gorm. Title challengers Heslington won 6-1 at New Earswick where Danny Walters
EDUCATION bosses in York have been given top marks by city schools. An independent survey to find out what York schools think about the services provided by City of York Council ranks the authority as the best in the country. The Audit Commission's Schools
"ARCHIVE access to all" (December 6), of course - but where? Please would somebody explain to the city council that Heslington is not York. There is plenty of room for expansion behind the City Art Gallery on the old Marygate evening class site right
I HAVE to respond to two letters recently published regarding smoking. Coun Susan Galloway trots out the same old stories about the cost to the struggling NHS (December 7). I will trot out the same response about the huge input of taxes that smokers pour
How can City of York Council contemplate introducing an emission control charge in York when it is partly responsible for increased pollution? Over the past few years, it has introduced a lot of traffic-control measures that have slowed down the flow
YORK'S MP Hugh Bayley has offered to meet city business bosses as the Government's flagship 'Northern Way' initiative comes under attack for failing local companies. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) believes the scheme, which aims to bridge the
A MAJOR new "super-practice" of building surveyors and architects is being launched with the merger of a York firm with another company. The LHL Group Ltd is being created with the merger of York-based Lightly & Lightly with Hawley & Partners,
CARING for Norman Alexander is a full time job. At 83 years old, and suffering from dementia, he needs round-the-clock help and attention. So it is the greatest compliment to the staff at Acomb Gables, the York residential home for elderly people with
EIGHT bars have been caught out in an undercover sting by York consumer watchdogs battling to stop booze being sold to under-age youngsters. As City of York Council's trading standards team used new powers for the first time, two days of checks on bars
A MAN was arrested following a dramatic police raid at a house in York. A team of eight officers - some with dogs - forced their way into the property in Mowbray Drive, Acomb, at about 8am yesterday. Inspector Nigel Tottie, of York police said a "substantial
A LORRY driver who set up a waste disposal business in Selby ended up tens of thousands of pounds in debt - and on the receiving end of an Environment Agency prosecution. David Richard Britton launched DRB Recycling, based at the Whitemoor Business Park
PROPOSALS which could see part of York given special protection against vehicle fumes are not going far enough, a leading councillor said today. Tracey Simpson-Laing, Labour shadow transport spokeswoman for City of York Council, said residential areas
THERE were no surprises as Heworth and York Acorn ARL clubs eased in to the third round of the GMB Union National Cup. Acorn cantered to a comfortable 58-0 win at Cumberland second division whipping boys Flimby while Heworth swept past Hunslet Old Boys
GENEROUS Evening Press readers have a chance once more to spread some festive cheer this Christmas. The paper today launches its 2005 Christmas Toys & Tins Appeal in a bid to help some of the most vulnerable people in our community. There are two
NESTLE Rowntree missed the opportunity to close the gap on Leeper Hare York and District Football League premier division leaders Dringhouses as they were held to 1-1 draw at home by Malton Bacon Factory. Both goals came inside a minute of each other,
GANGS of abusive yobs have forced a florist to close her York shop. Dutch-born Ilse Vernet, who opened her shop, Ilse's, in Burton Stone Lane, in Clifton, in September, claims that from the outset she and her customers have been plagued by gangs of girls
POLICING levels in York and Selby will not be cut if the county's force merges, a top officer vowed today. Superintendent Martin Deacon, the new operations commander for North Yorkshire Police's central area, which covers York and Selby, pledged there
THE last time the Queen's Christmas message was leaked to the papers there was hell to pay. So when the contents of her 2005 message were sent to the Diary we hesitated. Should we be true to our journalistic code and publish, risking several years in
RECALLED midfielder Lev Yalcin has crocked a second York City team-mate during a training ground incident. An accidental clash between Yalcin and Andy Bishop at Wigginton Road meant the Minstermen's leading marksman was unable to travel to Hereford for
Saturday, December 10, 2005 100 years ago The men of the 1st Battalion the Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment had just had an interesting and novel competition in India. While the battalion was in the hills, prizes were offered for the best
THERE were no surprises as Heworth and York Acorn ARL clubs eased in to the third round of the GMB Union National Cup. Acorn cantered to a comfortable 58-0 win at Cumberland second division whipping boys Flimby while Heworth swept past Hunslet Old Boys
YORK RI shrugged off a slow start to run Baildon ragged in a 20-minute spell of flowing rugby on the way to a 25-12 Yorkshire 3 away win. Tries by Tim Nash and Adam Hacking, with Michael Tyrpenou kicking two conversions and a penalty, gave RI a 17-0 interval
MALTON and Norton stormed to the top of the Durham and Northumberland 1 League table by toppling Northern 24-8 at The Gannock. Northern arrived as leaders and went close to scoring in the early stages before Malton drew first blood. The fly-half broke
How would we cope if terrorists struck in our area? TOM STIRLING went on exercise with the Army to find out. BRITAIN is under attack. Terrorists have exploded "dirty bombs" in several major cities. Dozens are dead and a toxic cloud is drifting across
