MORE than £3,000 was spent on corporate hospitality during Royal Ascot at York, new council figures have shown. A total of £37,895.65 has been used to entertain guests at City of York Council functions over the last three years. The figures, revealed
TWO-thirds of residents living near a threatened park in York have declared they want to see the area kept as open space. People living near to Cornlands Road Park have given the thumbs-down to plans to develop it with 19 new homes. A door-to-door
ROCKERS will take to the stage in York on Friday to raise hundreds of pounds for the battle against cancer. A gig in aid of York Against Cancer is being organised at The Junction pub in Leeman Road by Paul Cunniff, owner of Acomb Music. "I'm hoping to
White lining and road markings will be renewed on a 7km stretch of the A64 Barton and Whitwell Bypass over the next two weeks. Work will be carried out in sections overnight, between 8pm and 6am and where work is taking place, the carriageway will be
YORK could be set for a new dentist - but don't go rushing to queue up just yet. City of York Council has received an application for permission to open a dental surgery in Bishopthorpe Road, but the site is unlikely to be filled by a dentist for at
YOGA is said to be the ultimate way of attaining Enlightenment - so sneaky cyber-shysters picked the wrong target when they tried to con practitioners in York. "They obviously think we're all rather nave," said one yoga teacher who saw right through
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Hooves thundered, champagne corks popped and the crowds roared as York's most famous race meeting got off to a spectacular start. The copyright of this image belongs to Newsquest (York) Ltd
Life in a bubble is no mystery for youngsters, who were unlocking the secrets of science at the University of York. © The copyright of this image belongs to Newsquest (York) Ltd
ONE teacher is physically assaulted almost every day in York's schools. Shocking figures obtained by The Press reveal that education staff were assaulted by pupils more than 170 times - nearly once for every day of the school year. Education campaigners
HUGE profits have yet again been announced by York-based Persimmon plc. Pre-tax profits for the six months to June shot up by 16 per cent to £271.5 million, confirming the group as the biggest house builder in Britain. It is the result of a massive
IT was a laid-back, good-humoured and civilised crowd which gathered to watch the Beautiful South on the lawns of Castle Howard last weekend. Not much sign of a "mosh-pit" at this particular festival of music, more a case of sitting back in chairs and
HOW the Mediterraneans must long for summer to come around. I bet they pine their way through the bleak southern winter, clinging to the one bright spot on the horizon: the return of us Brits come next July. I'm sure the locals of Faliraki and Kavos
I AM fully in favour of the proposed lap-dancing club in York. Although 71 and a teetotaller, I hope I will get a chance to visit it and see these healthy and, no doubt, beautiful women exercising in free abandon; and thoroughly enjoying themselves.
CHILD predator Terry Delaney has lost his appeal against the four-year sentence handed down by a York judge for trying to abduct teenager Natalie Hick. In this newspaper's view, four years behind bars is the least that should be expected by a man who
IT would be easy to accuse a cash-strapped city council which spent nearly £18,000 on corporate hospitality last year of wasting money. Easy, but unfair. When you think how much even a wedding reception costs these days, £18,000 for a full year of
I'M a bit worried about our fasting archbishop. As an incomer, His Grace seems not to be aware that York is the fun capital of the north. Local history is fun, war (if sufficiently remote) is fun, art is fun, and judging by a recent prospectus issued
I AM appalled at those who have criticised Dr Sentamu's so-called "political interference". Just because he is a cleric occupying a high position in the Church of England most certainly does not and should not prevent him from making such a stand
YOUR report of Saturday's Proms at Castle Howard (Proms are king of the castle, August 21) failed to mention the most outstanding performer of the night. This was our third year, and as ever Jae Alexander, the orchestra and guest singers were wonderful
AS I am now looking for my next job opportunity, my thoughts have turned to the science and business parks scattered around York. I remember a couple of years back there being a big fanfare about the coming creation of the Vangarde business and science
THE Elvington Air Show wasn't as good as it could have been for the entrance fee. The usual climax to the show, the Red Arrows, were greatly missed, and the air museum side of it (included in the price) is miles away when parked at the top of the
UNCARING, speeding motorists are causing carnage on the roads across the North York Moors. Many lambs and their mothers are being killed, especially on the road from Hutton-le-Hole to Castleton. It is a disturbing and sickening sight to see these poor
THE Older Peoples Assembly in York has been trying to highlight the problems that Pamela Smith complained of regarding cyclists on footpaths and pavements (Cycling on pavements is downright dangerous, Soapbox, August 8). In 2004, the assembly did a
I AM writing this letter in the safety of my home after fighting, once again, the mortal dangers that many people have to endure. I thought that I would share my experience with the readers. I have lived in York for all of my 61 years, seven months
IT is just a matter of time before a senior citizen is knocked down and sustains a broken hip', S. Holmes speculates, apropos the problem of boy racers' cycling on pavements (Pavement racers, letters, August 21). Could someone please enlighten me
A PORTER revealed today he will be forced out of his job at the University of York by new working rotas. Bryan Ransome spoke out after The Press revealed yesterday that about 70 to 80 porters and security staff had been given 90 days' notice of new contracts
WOODHOUSE Grange retained the Hunters York Premier League Cup when they defeated Dunnington by 27 runs in a superb final at Osbaldwick. Grange, who were appearing in their fourth successive final, were asked to take first innings but lost their first
DUNNINGTON beat York 70-38 to maintain their leadership of the Tyke Petroleum Men's Tennis League first division on games difference. Trevor Loten and Will Peak-Vout continued their winning ways for Dunnington with 27 games. Rob Jones and John
Looking for a horse who revels in the mud in tomorrow's Nunthorpe Stakes? Then look no further than Reverence, who is napped to win this £200,000 sprinting showpiece, sponsored by VC Bet. The mount of Kevin Darley, who has struck-up such a wonderful
NIKKI Judson was in brilliant form for Leeman D' in the York John Smith's Ladies Darts League. She shot out on 75 bull finish for 24 in her singles before partnering Chris Hayward to secure a last game victory at Cueball A' in their division three
DESPITE some inclement weather over the last week, local fisheries have been in brilliant form with record-nudging weights recorded in matches. Dave Pollitt (Hirst Tackle) topped the midweek open at the Willows with an amazing bag of 127lb 8oz, taken
WHEN Leeds United kicked off their League Cup first round tie against Chester with Lewis and Carole on the wings they were hoping for fairytale football. Instead they got the Mad Hatter's Tea Party as United's White Rabbits produced a sleep-inducing
CLIFTON Cycling Club are second in the British Cycling Federation's regional league table after a string of good results for their road racers. In-form Steve Savage took the honours in the East Riding Yorkshire League, breaking away with Clifton
GOALSCORING hero Clayton Donaldson has hailed the selfless work of his new striking partner Craig Farrell. Ex-Hull City striker Donaldson netted his second goal of the season in Saturday's 1-0 victory at Gravesend and Northfleet thanks to an assist from
YORKSHIRE Phoenix's chances of gaining promotion from Division Two of the NatWest Pro40 League were effectively ended under the Headingley floodlights last night when Worcestershire Royals beat them by four wickets with 11 balls to spare. A 193 target
They may be just six boys from Delaware, USA, but The Spinto Band were welcomed as fully-formed rock gods at Fibbers. After abandoning an April 12 gig at York's hottest venue (in both senses), the kids of York and its environs were worked up like
SHE had to endure an agonising six-day wait for emergency dental work, after breaking two teeth when she was knocked down by a car. Now, young Katie Brown is facing yet more pain, after it emerged her new teeth would have to be taken out and replaced
Rail union chiefs are calling for GNER's East Coast franchise to be brought back under public control to protect jobs and services in the face of major financial difficulties. Nadia Jefferson-Brown speaks to leading figures about the unfolding crisis
SELBY Town's FA Cup dreams have been dashed after extra time replay drama at Morpeth Town. The Robins had gone ahead through Tom Matthews on 65 minutes after a bit of a goal-mouth scramble but Morpeth levelled on 73 minutes to send it to extra time
SHOT-SHY Scarborough took their scoring boots to Stalybridge Celtic and came back from 2-0 down to claim another point. The Seadogs found themselves 2-0 down after 48 minutes but replied with their first goals of the season to salvage a point. Youngster
HARROGATE Town are top of the early Nationwide North table after first strikes from two new players lifted them to a 3-2 win at Barrow. Kirk Jackson finally made good on the potential that brought him to Wetherby Road with strikes on seven and 13
THE family and partner of Michael Williams plan to investigate whether his killer's sentence can be increased. The Press reported yesterday how Steven Stone had been jailed for three years for the manslaughter of the father-of-two, of Chapelfields,
POLICE have traced the owners of a huge stash of antique guns and jewellery, worth at least £10,000, which was stolen from a home in York. The Press appealed for information earlier this month after officers recovered the haul, which included a 3ft antique
THIS is the moment when a "tower of flames" sent a manhole cover flying into the air in the centre of York. Press reader Maria Hyde captured the drama on camera, as shoppers and shop workers ran for cover in Feasegate. Police cordoned off the road
A TRENDY bar and caf in one of York's most historic streets has lost its battle to stay open into the early hours. Evil Eye Lounge, in Stonegate, had sought permission to remain open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays, and 1am on all other days, and
THE jury was still out today in the case of four Polish men on trial for a gang attack on a deaf woman in a York graveyard. The four men, all in their 20s and of Polish origin, stand accused of raping the 36-year-old woman in the grounds of St Martin's
Hooves thundered, champagne corks popped and the crowds roared as York's most famous race meeting got off to a spectacular start. Thousands of spectators flocked to Knavesmire for the start of the Ebor Festival yesterday, as the flagship three-day meeting
WARD committee budgets should be restored to their full levels, say York's Labour councillors. The opposition councillors are putting a motion to the next full City of York Council meeting, calling for the ruling Liberal Democrat group to give back cash
SELBY is a hotspot for teenage pregnancy, health bosses have warned. But as a whole, North Yorkshire has won Government praise for its falling number of pregnant teens. Authority leaders have pledged not to be complacent - and say they are now concentrating
ATTEMPTED child snatcher Terry Delaney, whose case led to a campaign by The Press to have abductors put on the Sex Offenders' Register, has lost his appeal against his four-year jail term. Judges sitting at London's Court of Appeal decided the Recorder
