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MORE than 50 firefighters have been tackling a major blaze at Stockton Hall Hospital on the outskirts of York. The fire began in a 16-bed patient accommodation unit at the psychiatric hospital just after 7.30pm and quickly spread. Villagers

FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a major fire at Stockton Hall Hospital near York. The blaze began in a bedroom at the psychiatric hospital just after 7.30pm and quickly spread. Eight fire engines and the special aerial ladder platform are on the scene and

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KEANE’S new release, The Night Train EP, is an illogical step for the Dalby Forest-bound trio. Who says so? Why, the Sussex band themselves. The eight-track EP comes only 18 months after their gear-changing third album, Perfect Symmetry, whose

FORESTRY Commission chiefs have put up the Sold Out signs on this summer’s outdoor concerts by Keane and Simply Red in Dalby Forest after the last few tickets were snapped up. Keane will play to 5,000 people on June 25 and Simply Red will do likewise

ST Paulinus Singers support The Big Five-0, the Golden Jubilee of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research, with a fund-raising concert at the Church of St Chad, Knavesmire, Campleshon Road, York, tomorrow. In a 7.30pm programme entitled Exultate, the singers

Scottish mavericks Shooglenifty make their Hovingham Village Hall debut at The Shed Celebration tomorrow at 8pm. Should you be wondering what the cause for celebration might be, Shed impresario Simon Thackray can reveal all. “May 15 happens to be my

LIVE comedy takes over Screen One of City Screen on Tuesday night when two nominees for the 2009 Edinburgh Comedy Awards unite for “a double bill for the price of one”. Reprising last summer’s show, Relax Everyone, It’s Carl Donnelly, Donnelly will

WHITBY musician and writer Tony Morris launches his new album of Amerynd flute music, Rail Bridge MWB 2/81, at the Station Hotel, Loftus, tonight at 8.30pm. If the word ‘Amerynd’ does not ring a bell, let Tony explain: “I’ve just invented it. The ‘Y

AS the title of her new album would suggest, English folk singer Martha Tilston is drawn to woodland and the power of imaginative storytelling on Lucy & The Wolves. “A lot of this album is inspired by nature; it’s quite introverted, this record, with

Nerve Senta’s reunion gig at the Post Office Club, York, on May 28 has sold out. “There is no door entry fee available, so anyone hoping to pay on the door will be turned away unfortunately,” says lead vocalist and guitarist Garry Barrett, who will be

POLICE have appealed for witnesses to a car crash that left a teenager fighting for his life. The accident happened on the B6165 Ripley Road near to the junction with New Road at about 9.45pm yesterday. A black Vauxhall Corsa, which was travelling as

Philip Moore will be on baton duty for York Musical Society for the last time on June 19 before handing over to Robert Sharpe, who will become musical director in September. For his farewell concert, the former Master of the Music at York Minster has

YORK pianist Sarah Beth Briggs will celebrate the music of Chopin and Schumann, both born in 1810, in Wednesday’s recital at the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York. Sarah will play Schumann’s Papillons, Arabeske and Kinderszenen, complemented

JAZZ Notes caught two concerts at the National Centre for Early Music Jazz Weekend, both magical. Cuban violin maestro Omar Puente had the audience spell-bound, producing intriguing tones and timbres from an instrument rare in jazz, the violin. Pianist

Tom Wanless is exhibiting at the Blake Gallery, Blake Street, York, until May 29. Born in 1929, the West Yorkshire watercolour artist studied painting and printmaking at Sunderland College of Art and as a post-graduate at Bristol University and the University

A 21st century flood will engulf the ancient space of York St Mary’s this summer as part of a site-specific by Susan Stockwell. In her new work, a tower of computer components will pour from the roof of the medieval church, suffusing the nave with

SNAINTON artist David Baumforth will combine seascapes and landscapes with paintings inspired by his other passion, motor sport, in his latest show at Pyramid Gallery in York. Terry Brett’s gallery in Stonegate has shown Baumforth’s work on several occasions

YORK-born artist Paul Wilks has returned home to exhibit some of his latest works. Dal Vero, which is on show at Grays Court, features surreal oil paintings and more than 20 pastels from his Rose Dress series. The dress is the common thread

YORK forges links with Huddersfield and Halifax in the Journeys And Their Stories show at The ArtSpace. Exhibition curator Jake Attree, the York-born artist of international repute, has brought together the work of Andy Fullalove and Vivian Wade in a

ELEANOR Leaper had the perfect 13th birthday present: the call to say she had landed the lead role of Dorothy in York Musical Theatre Company’s production of The Wizard Of Oz. From Tuesday, she will appear in Paul Laidlaw’s show at York Theatre Royal

LIFE is imitating art alas for York’s Mooted Theatre Co, whose cast and crew for the Dick Turpin tale of Dead Man’s Shoes have been burgled. “Amongst the usual organised chaos of last week’s get-in and tech rehearsal at the Leeds Carriageworks, we were

ROWNTREE Players will be using the set from last year’s revival of How The Other Half Loves at the Stephen Joseph Theatre when staging Alan Ayckbourn’s comedy in York. So the swivel chairs for the overlapping dinner-party scene will be spinning once

Lucy Porter’s Fools Gold show is far more polished than when she first knocked it into shape last June at City Screen, York. On that occasion, she shared a double bill with Canadian comic Tom Stade in an Edinburgh Comedy Festival preview en route

This concert by the brilliant Elysian Quartet was the first evening event in this innovative Spring Festival. Max De Wardener’s two movements from the Bee Trilogy were attractive minimalist essays, neatly dispatched, though without leaving a lasting

MICROSOFT’S recent prediction that the office could soon become a thing of the past in Yorkshire underlines just how fundamentally the internet has changed the way we do business. The claims, made in a study published last week said that, in future,

Doreen Brigham has written a lovely poem extolling the virtues of Yorkshire and now it is going to be set to music. I know she said she’s like something like Danny Boy, but just read it and this happy verse needs a happy tune and it fits perfectly

I WOULD like to thank all the people who joined us last Saturday for our celebration of the tenth anniversary of York Environment Centre. I would also like to thank to all those many volunteers, trustees, staff and supporters who have contributed to

AS A student, I am the first to admit many students are loud, messy and sometimes intimidating (Letters, May 11). However, it is unfair to tar all students with the same brush. The author need only refer to “Students to the rescue” (Letters, May 5)

IT IS good to hear of the improvements which have been made for racing at York (The Press, May 10). One small matter has been overlooked and that concerns the group of houses immediately behind the new college. During the period of the races, those

WHATEVER happened to our democratic right to vote – surely it is up to us, the voters, who to have elected in Parliament, hung or otherwise? I find it a farce that it is up to Nick Clegg to decide which party he is going to work with and, ultimately

I WOULD like to sincerely thank all the residents of York Outer who supported me during the General Election. It is a huge honour and a privilege to have been elected as the first Member of Parliament for this seat, as well as a great responsibility.

nteresting read on “Twenty things you may not know about Yorkshire”. Surrey-born freelance writer Christopher Winn admits he was “frightened indeed” when he set out to write I Never Knew That About Yorkshire, stating he was “very aware that I had to

A GREAT grandmother who is always there for her family has been nominated as Parent Of The Year in our Community Pride Awards. Sandra Vardy, 59, has been put forward for the accolade by her daughter, Nikki Samuels, who described her mother

EVEN the box-office notices were threatening, warning latecomers they would not be admitted, as the Frankie Boyle tirade tornado blew into town for two nights that sold out in a nervous blink last year. Since then, the even more unreasonable voice

Despite opinions about him, allegations made against him and the ignorance people have towards him, there’s no disputing the fact that Pete Doherty is one of the greatest lyricists in modern music and, possibly, of all time. After pulling a scheduled

THE new Government is in. Now let the revolution begin. Out with the old, in with the new – it’s time for sweeping change. Before you accuse me of party bias, I’m not talking about Messrs Brown, Cameron and Clegg. No, I’m talking about an even bigger

A YORK wildlife consultant is seeking funding to develop a dart which delivers anaesthetics to animals. Richard Price, the inventor and founder of Ecodart, was born and brought up in York, although the company is now based in Hampshire. He was one of

MOTOR portal fish4cars.co.uk, used as a search engine by The Press website at yorkpress.co.uk, has launched its new iPhone app for mobile vehicle searches. Buyers can now search for more than 85,000 used cars throughout the whole of the UK, all from

The political landscape changed this week, as David Cameron swept to power on the back of a Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition. STEPHEN LEWIS speaks to three local politicians – one blue, one yellow, one red – about what the future holds. The

BUSINESSES in North Yorkshire have the chance to benefit from a new scheme to help them win contracts for construction work in the public sector. BuildNorthYorkshire aims to draw together public sector clients, private sector developers, contractors

A NEW future for the construction industry has been cemented in York. Cemex will be opening a modern £1.3 million ready-mixed concrete plant, on land at Hazel Court, York, near the the household waste recycling centre off James Street, on Monday. The

CAPE BLANCO was installed as second favourite for the Derby after a hugely impressive totesport.com Dante Stakes victory at York Racecourse. The unbeaten three-year-old, a 9-2 shot ridden by Johnny Murtagh and trained by Aidan O’Brien, blew

The gallant Minstermen will be aiming for third time lucky against Oxford at Wembley as STEVE CARROLL reflects on the ill-fortune which so dogged City in the brace of league showdowns. Oxford v York August 8, 2009 City’s first day blues at Oxford

Both goalkeepers in Sunday’s Wembley showdown have impressive records against the respective team’s biggest goal threats. York City’s Michael Ingham has never been beaten by Oxford’s 28-goal leading marksman James Constable in four games

YORK City owner Jason McGill has confessed the 2009/10 season has already surpassed his expectations. The Malton-based businessman felt a top-ten place was within the club’s grasp after an awful 2008/9 campaign, but admitted that reaching the

CUP specialists Skelton have lifted the Ian’s Cars of Barlby York Sunday Morning Football League Senior Challenge Trophy. Skelton, who had already bagged the York FA Sunday Morning Senior Cup, added the prize to their haul with a 2-1 victory over

VICTORY at Wembley on Sunday is likely to be worth a staggering £700,000 to York City. That is the figure City chairman Jason McGill believes awaits the winners of this season’s Blue Square Premier play-off final. McGill added that even

NESTLé Rowntree RUFC skipper Ryan Bushell won the Lloyd Owen Memorial Clubman of the Year Trophy when the club held their annual dinner and prize giving. Centre Mike Winfield was player of the year and topped the try scoring list, prop Graham North was

FUNDRAISING will kick into gear as martial arts youngsters in York take part in an annual charity day. The British Karate And Kickboxing Association’s York club are taking part in the British Heart Foundation Sidekick Challenge tomorrow. Students ranging

Senior League Cup holders Dunnington were held to a 1-1 draw by York St John, writes Terry Todd. Scott Sullivan’s goal was cancelled out by Alex Dixon for the students, but Dunnington goalkeeper Adam Thomas, who had earlier kept his side in the match

York Cycleworks rider Alastair Kay turned in a superb performance to snatch third in the elite category of the Chaters Hotel Stan Robson Road Race at Stokesley. The field of 80 riders was headed by Olympic gold medallist and former world points race

THE woman who served as North Yorkshire’s first female chief constable has a new role – as chairman of Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust. Della Cannings was a police officer for 32 years and the county force’s top officer from 2002 to

FINANCIAL controller for York-based software business Trustmarque was last night heralded the ‘epitome’ of a rising star at the inaugural Rising Star Awards 2010. Vicky Godliman, who has worked for Trustmarque for three years, was crowned the

All bets are off when York Opera with their 45-strong chorus pile on to the small stage at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre to perform Purcell’s seminal chamber-opera Dido and Aeneas. Wagnerian in scope though it was, the chorus was well rehearsed

Staff and friends of The Mount School, York, are to hold a showcase of artwork for the first time, beginning with a preview on Sunday from 3pm to 5pm. The initial inspiration for the exhibition came from the school’s involvement in the 2004 and 2006

PLAY-OFF penalty-saving ace Dean Kiely is fervently hoping York City will be spot-on in securing another Wembley ascent on Sunday. In just over 48 hours the Minstermen attempt to straddle the final hurdle blocking their path to a return

North Yorkshire motorbike ace Robin McNeil is revving up a storm in his rookie season in the Auto 66 Formula 600 Championship. McNeil, 36, of Thorganby, is currently at the top of the standings after three race days and has high hopes his current form

A date has been set for the York and District ARL Accident Cup final between holders New Earswick All Blacks and Selby Warriors. It is to be played at Heworth on Friday, May 21, kick off 7.30pm, and will be preceded by the York and District Under-13s

A return to wintry conditions with overnight frosts and gale-force northerly wind hindered anglers as weights were down on the norm across the region. Round eight of the Bob-Co Spring League at Carpvale saw pegs on the match lake dominate with smaller

LIAM HAXBY has become the youngest-ever winner of the annual JP Hepplethwaite Memorial Trophy for services to York and District rugby league refereeing. The 18-year-old was presented with the trophy by former York City Knights and Hull KR favourite Alex

Captain Dunne, who bypassed a tempting target at York this week, turns out instead at Thirsk tomorrow and is napped to come out on top in the feature race on the card. Trained by Tim Easterby, the talented gelding runs in the £18,600 Scarborough

SARISKA regained her crown as the Queen of York Racecourse with an impressive victory in the totesport.com Middleton Stakes. Last year’s Musidora Stakes winner, subsequently edged out by Dar Re Mi in the Yorkshire Oaks, returned to Knavesmire and

A GROUP of travellers face legal action after “spoiling” an area near one of York’s biggest museums. A group of travellers have set up a “camp” at the entrance to Airfield Business Park, Elvington, parking about 30 cars and caravans yards from the Yorkshire

BRIGHT spring sunshine greeted visitors to Knavesmire for the second day of the Dante Festival. A crowd of more than 13,000 people filled York Racecourse yesterday to watch Cape Blanco win the highly-anticipated £150,000 Totesport Dante Stakes

Wicketkeeper Gerard Brophy has revealed his shock at being left out of Yorkshire’s County Championship side. Captain Andrew Gale picked Jonny Bairstow ahead of the 34-year-old South African, despite a solid season with both gloves and bat in

HOME comforts could help York Cricket Club maintain their red-hot start to the season. The Clifton Parkers entertain Sheffield Collegiate in the Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League tomorrow before kicking off their National Knockout

A PREVIOUSLY unknown Saxon church has been discovered in East Yorkshire. St Peter and St Paul’s Church near Stamford Bridge, is now believed to be the oldest standing building in the East Riding of Yorkshire after a chance discovery. When Peter Ryder

A VITAL link across the River Ouse near Selby was closed for seven hours for emergency repairs. Bolts on the 19th century Cawood Bridge had become dislodged from their position and needed replacing. The bolts help secure the bridge’s deck when it

DOZENS of campaigners took to the streets of York to campaign for a fairer political system. Under the first coalition Government in more than 60 years, Prime Minister David Cameron and his deputy, Nick Clegg, have pledged to reform the parliamentary

YORK’S flagship rail business East Coast has pledged “robust” action to improve punctuality after coming bottom of a league in April. Figures from Network Rail showed 86.4 per cent of the recently nationalised company’s trains arrived within ten minutes

A teenager arrested in connection with an attack on a North Yorkshire soldier who had recently returned from Afghanistan’s frontline was today released on bail. The 19-year-old, from Eston, Middlesbrough, was quizzed by detectives after handing himself

A DREAM has come true for everybody involved with Riccall Pre-School after the official opening of its new premises. The ambitious project was made possible thanks to a £100,000 loan and £60,000 grant from Futurebuilders England, which enabled the

POLICE seized 30 cannabis plants seized and arrested a 27-year-old following a raid on a house near Selby. Seven police officers burst into a house in Thorpe Willoughby to find cannabis plants and growing equipment in a bedroom of the property and

A STUDENT is to walk barefoot 100 miles along the Yorkshire coast to raise money for charity. Charli Martin, a second-year student at the University of York, hopes to raise £500 for UK based suicide awareness and prevention charity Papyrus. She hopes

A MOTHER whose daughter committed suicide has held a charity dog walk in her memory. Charlotte Hall, 37, overdosed on drugs in November last year, after battling with bipolar disorder (manic depression) for eight years. Charlotte was buried on what

OPERATORS on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway say their prayers have been answered with the return of a cherished steam engine. Its taken 11 years and £600,000 to restore 45428, The Eric Treacy, named after the former Bishop of Wakefield,

SKILLED workers in York whose disabilities have left them struggling to find jobs have been handed their own workers’ co-operative. The company was launched yesterday in York by bosses from the Unite and GMB Union and will be staffed, owned and managed

CYCLISTS and pedestrians were put at risk after workmen left pavements in a dangerous condition for two days, a York councillor has claimed. Fishergate councillor Andy D’Agorne hit out at the “disgusting” lack of consideration for cyclists and pedestrians

YORK’S need for foster parents is so great council officers will run a TV recruitment advertisement on prime-time television. City of York Council has teamed up with North Yorkshire County Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council and three other councils

CINEMA-GOERS will finally be able to see films in 3D at York’s Reel Cinema from tomorrow, after the company installed projection equipment in the main auditorium earlier this week. At the same time, work has started on creating a fifth screen and should