A YORK-based business software company won the £33,000 top prize at Venturefest Yorkshire. Propalms, which recently moved to York from its base in Malton to expand the business was announced winner of the day's Investment Competition at a glittering
RESIDENTS have spoken of their relief at news the application to build a big wheel in York has been withdrawn. The proposal had caused controversy with objections from residents across the city who felt that the 53-metre wheel would ruin views of York
RESIDENTS have confronted councillors over plans to build a big wheel behind York Art Gallery. Members of City of York Council’s planning committee today visited the site in the Museum Gardens where the 53-metre observation wheel is planned
COUNCIL tax bills in North Yorkshire are to be frozen next year despite the region’s political leaders saying it will make their challenge to save £37 million even tougher. North Yorkshire County Council has today agreed to keep bills at their current
AS David Cameron has just relaunched his Big Society idea, I feel compelled to shed light on this forward-thinking idea. Firstly, how is the voluntary sector coping? The Big Society is supposed to be nurturing voluntary organisations, yet a
I WONDER if any readers have any old funny/historical postcards, etc, which they would be prepared to send to me, or I would collect if that is better, to help raise funds for the Yorkshire Ear Trust which gives a “life” through a cochlear implant to
THREE cheers for D Hall of York, who tells us (Letters, February 12) that she and her husband have paid a combined total of 90 years of tax and NI contributions. They have, therefore, more than earned any so-called ‘free’ entitlements they
YOUR article (The Press, February 8) on the budget proposals by the Liberal Democrats to maintain spending on roads and pavements at current levels (£5.4 million) appears to fly in the face of the budget difficulties it is claimed are faced by the council
THE council’s report on the big Wheel proposal (The Press, February 11) admits its many adverse effects. The only argument in its favour seems to be the opportunity to clear and open up land behind York Art Gallery. That’s a good project, but it could
I WAS fortunate enough to attend the I Love Musicals show at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre and would like to applaud (again) the excellent entertainment. It is very encouraging to see York College producing such high-level performances by their musical
IT concerns me when I read about adjustments to housing benefit and the commitment of past and present governments to a programme of convergence between social housing rents and those of the private sector. These policy makers have lost the plot when
ONCE again Selby District Council is determined to upset residents in Kellington. Some three years ago, we were fighting the eco-town – now we have been hit by development land consultation, Kellington being one of the designated service villages
AS A regular pro-republican letter writer, idiotic replies are often sent to my home address and I am upset at the number of half-baked ideas in so many of them. Don’t fawning monarchists have any brains at all? The latest effort, from a chap who
WHY aren’t women hopping mad about the state pension changes detrimental to them? The 1946 National Insurance Act is quite explicit. This introduced contributory pensions funded through National Insurance payments, men retiring aged 65 and women
I WRITE with reference to Julie Hayes’ article, “Controversial forest sell-off delay backed” (The Press, February 12) Anne McIntosh, the Conservative MP for Thirsk and Malton, is quoted as saying: “We do not want to make the same mistakes as the Labour
GREEN Hammerton rural touring company Badapple Theatre is gearing up for the third and final tour of Back To The Land Girls. Written and directed by Kate Bramley, the show honours the women who served their country in the Second World War by working
AFTER New York and London, Helen Sear’s next destination for her photographic art will be… Malton. She is following up exhibitions at Klompching Gallery in the Big Apple and Hoopers Gallery down south with Inseparable at Duckett and Jeffreys
TODAY and tomorrow will be the last chance to see Paper Beginnings, a celebration of the often overlooked art form of paper craft, in the Norman Rea Gallery at Langwith College, University of York. On show are intricate works of paper-cutting, sculpture
WHEN was the last time you walked on York’s city walls? Can’t remember? Then it has probably been too long. The walls are breathtaking: just think of York Minster seen across the Deanery Garden from the stretch between Monk Bar and Bootham Bar; the view
YORK City manager Gary Mills hailed the “superb” strike from Jamie Reed which gave his side a precious 1-0 victory over Fleetwood Town at Bootham Crescent. Reed’s volley, struck into the top corner three minutes into the second half last night, drew
BOSS Dave Woods reckons “common sense will prevail” when York City Knights and Northumbria University decide which of them Matt Garside will represent when they meet in the Carnegie Challenge Cup. As reported yesterday, the third round draw
JAMIE REED’S stunning volley ensured York City continue to harbour Blue Square Premier Bet play-off hopes. The former Bangor forward’s sweet strike, smashed into the top corner three minutes into the second half, gave the Minstermen a priceless
A TWELFTH person has been arrested by police investigating an attempted murder that left a York man fighting for his life. Detectives have also revealed they have now recovered a laptop computer, seen as vital evidence, which they had been
A FOOTBALL club for youngsters which is in danger of closing could be saved thanks to a charity giveaway. The Press has teamed up with The Jane Tomlinson Appeal to donate £30,000 to good causes across the city. Wilberfoss Playing Fields Association
A BINMAN from North Yorkshire has relived the moment he reversed into a telegraph pole, which fell and killed a workmate. Ronald Fieldhouse, 51, of Grange Avenue, in Tadcaster, was on his morning round with colleague David Nelson when the tragedy struck
Three pupils from a York school have returned with trophies and accolades from prestigious music awards. The trio from The Mount School attended the Catrine Basil music awards, held at Sidcot, Bristol. Eleanor Audet won the vocal class at the
OLYMPIC hopeful Tom Ransley is ready for the rigours of 2011 after impressing at the British Rowing Team Winter Assessment. The York City Rowing Club star, a silver medallist in the eight at the World Championships last year, returned to competitive
EAST Yorkshire teenager Ashley Slights made an outstanding start to the BTRDA Rally First Championship with victory at the Wyedean Forest Rally. More than 180 cars competed in the Chepstow-based rally, with Sutton-on-Derwent-based Slights and co-driver
A YORK gun dealer who denies smuggling weaponry into the United States has failed in a bid to return home to Britain until he stands trial. A judge in America has ruled that Gary Hyde, 41, managing director of York Guns, in Dunnington, must stay there
A TEENAGE hero from York has been credited with saving the life of a young woman. Hayden Davies, 16, of Haxby, rushed to the aid of a woman who was having an epileptic fit after seeing her collapse in the street in Northallerton. Although shoppers
TRAINEE pilots in North Yorkshire left fearing the axe amid defence spending cuts must be told their fate quickly according to a local MP. RAF Linton-on-Ouse is faced with shedding some trainee pilot posts after Government reductions to the Ministry
LIFE’S a drag for self-confessed petrol head Paul Bargate. The 50-year-old York speed merchant has one clear ambition in 2011 – lowering the UK drag racing record he set last season. The newsagent became the first to clock under 12 seconds for a
Steed, a horse very much on the upgrade, makes a return journey from North Yorkshire to Southwell tomorrow with an excellent chance of extending his winning sequence to five. Trained at Hambleton by Kevin Ryan and owned by his wife Jill, Steed
YORK Hospital has closed 23 beds to new admissions following a suspected outbreak of the winter vomiting bug, Norovirus. The Wigginton Road site currently has three wards affected by the virus, and anyone considering visiting the hospital is being
POLICE in North Yorkshire have joined an international scheme to fight credit and debit card fraud. Officers have teamed up with Visa Europe to provide police officers with a payment card crime guide, which will enable them to identify bogus debit
YORK’S new multi-million-pound swimming pool has moved a stroke closer to becoming reality after planning officers gave it the thumbs-up. The £9 million scheme to create a 25-metre pool at the University of York’s Heslington East
A GREAT-GRANDMOTHER who has lived in York all of her life has celebrated her 103rd birthday. Florence Rain, of Osbaldwick, had a tea party with friends to mark her landmark birthday. Mrs Rain said: “I did not expect to be 103 years old
A BANKRUPT businessman who sold his house and spent the proceeds to keep it from his creditors has been spared jail by magistrates in Harrogate. Terence Shane Hutchinson, of West End Avenue, in Harrogate, admitted breaching bankruptcy law by
TOURISM chiefs in York have pleaded for any cut in their funding to be limited after a new report warned the city’s visitor economy is at a crossroads. In a letter to City of York Council leader Andrew Waller, Visit
A COMPETITION winner from York made a Valentine’s Day dash to propose to his girlfriend. Wayne Curtis, 26, was at his Acomb home on Monday when a Minster FM broadcast crew arrived to tell him he had won a £1,000 engagement ring – but only if his girlfriend
A SUSPECTED electrical fault resulted in a garage fire at a house in Osbaldwick. Fire crews from York and Acomb were sent to the incident at 11am yesterday in Church Road, where they found a washing machine had been destroyed by the flames. Officers
TALENTED youngsters created this colourful mural at a York primary school. About 24 Year 6 children created the artwork at Poppleton Ousebank Primary School to help promote cycling to school. Pupils from the school
A GANG of youths launched a “vicious” street attack on a man in East Yorkshire after hurling homophobic abuse at him, police said. The 45-year-old victim was targeted in Southgate, Market Weighton, on Sunday night and may have been knocked unconscious
PUPILS at Tadcaster Grammar School said it with flowers for charity on Valentine’s Day. Silk roses were sold to raise money for Cancer Research UK. This is the second year Project Rose had been run at the school by sixth form students
SIX members of staff at York’s Castle Museum are being made redundant as York Museums Trust faces up to public spending cuts. The trust revealed yesterday it had already shed 12 posts across the organisation through voluntary redundancy, early retirement
PUPILS at a York primary school have picked up a prize for their singing. Wigginton Primary School has been named as a platinum singing school as part of The Sing Up Awards, which recognise, celebrate and promote schools that put singing at the heart
DETECTIVES are investigating after an elderly woman was targeted by a bogus workman. The victim, a 74-year-old woman, lost a large amount of cash when she was tricked into letting a man claiming to be a workman into her home. The man called at the
ROADWORKS will begin later this month on several roads in Ripon. Works will start on February 28 on Kirkgate, Fishergate, Queen Street, and Duck Hill, and will last up to four weeks. Diversions will be in place. Gareth Dadd, North Yorkshire County
A VICAR has spoken of her plans to mark her retirement from a York parish by walking 1,200 miles in a bid to raise £45,000 for Christian Aid. The former Vicar of Heslington, the Rev Nancy Eckersley, 60, and her husband John, 68, will trek ing from
THE Archbishop of York will speak about his life’s journey at All Saint’s Church, Pocklington, at an open evening on February 25, at 7.30pm. The event has been organised by the Rev Geoff Hollingsworth, Vicar of Pocklington. He said: “We’re
PIG farmers across North and East Yorkshire are helping to launch a multi-million pound national advertising campaign. Richard Lister, a Boroughbridge farmer, has joined the home grown campaign to support pig farmers. Most British pig farmers are
HORNSEA Leisure Centre will be running a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, starting during Easter. The course will run from 10am to 6pm, from Sunday, April 17, to Thursday, April 21, with the assessment on Saturday, April 23 – 100 per cent
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a pedigree puppy was stolen. The Rhodesian Ridgeback was stolen from a house in March Croft at Brotherton, near Selby. Anyone who knows anyone who has acquired such a puppy, or has any information about the
VISITORS were today pouring in to York Racecourse for Venturefest Yorkshire with hopes that the tally would exceed 2,000 achieved over the last two years. The annual showcase of business talent, which brings together entrepreneurs and investors
MARK McKenzie, who lives in Knaresborough, has been promoted to the role of group sales director, Nestlé UK & Ireland. Reporting to chairman and chief executive Paul Grimwood, Mr McKenzie will join the company’s group board. He succeeds Vince Robinson
POLITICIANS beware! Two University of York graduates are watching you chat in cyberspace. Matthew Freckleton and Chris Etheridge, both aged 22, have formed Yatterbox designed to monitor every MP’s tweet, every utterance on Facebook, every
A SHOWCASE of the York business community’s strengths has won national recognition. York Business Week has been awarded a Badge of Honour from Enterprise UK, the organisers of Global Entrepreneurship Week. The Outstanding Impact award was given because
A YORK-BASED supermarket chain has donated £20,000 to York’s St Leonard’s Hospice. Costcutter Supermarkets, which has its headquarters in Dunnington, helped create the charity Making A Difference – Locally (MADL). The £20,000 donation, which was
A case in which doctors at an East Yorkshire NHS trust neglected to address the severe pain a lung cancer patient was suffering has been used by an ombudsman as an example of how elderly people are being failed by the NHS. In a damning report, Ann Abraham
It’s that time of year again. The Cawood Players are performing Aladdin during the last weekend of this month. The shows will be in the Old Boys’ School on Friday, February 25, at 7.30pm, and at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday, February 26. Tickets
YORK Hospital Radio has received a £500 boost from one of the events it broadcasts to listeners on the wards. York Community Carol Concert is broadcast every year to patients, and concert organisers have now handed the hospital radio station a donation
Updated: A METEORITE strike may have led to emergency services receiving reports of a plane crash in North Yorkshire. Fire crews from Selby, Tadcaster and West Yorkshire were called to the Whitley Bridge area at about 12.10am yesterday after reports
PLANS to scrap disabled parking bays outside York’s Explore Library Learning Centre have been blasted by a councillor. Sonja Crisp, Labour’s social inclusion spokeswoman on City of York Council, claimed the changes in Library Square would create a “nightmare
