CAMPAIGNERS battling to block a £1.4 billion scheme to build a waste incinerator between York and Harrogate hope to boost their cause by teaming up with anti-cuts protesters. North Yorkshire County Council and City of York Council have both agreed to
A NEW memorial garden for pets is being created at the RSPCA's animal home in York and a group of teachers got digging yesterday to help prepare the site. The charity's York and District branch says animal owners will be able to pay a fee to plant
THESE are dark days indeed for small groups and organisations whose survival depends on government grants and funding. With billions of pounds having to be clawed back in every tier of public services, now is the worst time in decades for community
When Crazy For You! opens in York tomorrow, Stillingfleet student Eilish Mulvihill will follow in her father’s footsteps by making her senior stage debut with the York Light Opera Company. Seventeen-year-old Eilish will sing and dance in the
Updated: A BISHOP has praised the courage of families in coming to terms with the loss of their loved ones in the Selby train crash ten years ago today. The Right Reverend Cyril Ashton, Bishop of Doncaster, was giving an address this afternoon
YORK City manager Gary Mills praised top scorer Michael Rankine for taking out his frustration on Hayes and Yeading in a positive manner by claiming the winning goal in Saturday’s 2-1 win. Rankine was relegated to the bench for the Church
HOW good to see a balanced report about the Derwenthorpe development in Osbaldwick (The Press, February 24). Although we usually hear from the vocal few who have tried hard to scupper the plans, there are many residents in the area who are
In November, 2008, councillors voted unanimously to support Coun Sonja Crisp’s motion that Holocaust Memorial Day should be a permanent fixture on the York civic calendar. It was agreed that all genocides should be commemorated as there
DAVE WOODS was not overly appeased by York City Knights’ first win of the season as he described their performance as “ordinary” and slated a third yellow card in three games. The Knights beat Keighley 28-22 in their last Northern Rail Cup group game
I WAS saddened to read of shop closures in Micklegate (The Press, February 21) and would urge the retailers, professionals and residents to consider forming a quarter. It is due to the foresight of particularly Ewan Allison and Trevor Fenwick, experienced
FOR centuries, the Minster has been the focal point of our landscape. Sadly, this situation could soon change. If city planners approve, five massive wind turbines will be built at Copmanthorpe, on Askham Bryan College land. The turbines will rival
THE Liberal candidate for rural west York is incorrect in suggesting that the Explore Centres provide “something for everyone” (Letters, February 24). They provide nothing for music lovers, who must now rely on York St John University. They provide
I WOULD like to say a big thank-you to the the female joggers, the woman who stopped in her car and the off-duty fireman for stopping and taking time to help me when I had sadly ran a cat over and it had died. It happened on Wednesday, February 23
I WRITE in connection with Nick Love’s latest attempt at electioneering for the forthcoming local elections (Letters, February 9). Can I just remind the people of Holgate what happened in 2003 when they voted in three Lib Dem candidates. Bob Scrase
FINALISTS for York's "tourism Oscars" have today been revealed, with 53 contenders in the running for accolades. The winners of the Visit York Tourism Awards, which are now in their 14th year, will be announced at a ceremony at York Racecourse
THE thought has been tossed around several times over the years since it was thrown up in the 1960s, so good on Ann Holt for bringing the concrete monstrosity up again and suggesting that Stonebow be demolished to reveal the beautiful Central Methodist
I READ in The Press of February 22, that under the Labour government, more than three million migrants came into our country since 1997. Add to that, another 20,000 Indians a year we are accepting, which is 40 per cent of the EU quota (Germany is
IN THE early morning sleet-ridden gloom I stood on the bridge overlooking the railway at Great Heck and counted the carriages. I was on the phone to my boss who was scrambling to head north from London. In railway parlance I was telling him there was
THE two-page article in The Press on the proposed Great Street has shown just how ludicrous it is (The Press, February 23). How anybody can imagine the people of this city will ever agree to tram lines set on red bricks through beautiful medieval
MARCH 8 is the 100th International Women’s Day, which celebrates women’s achievements worldwide and recognises their ongoing struggle for equality. In war-torn countries, such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, whole communities are terrorised
WITH reference to water bills paying for better flood defences in York, the normal knee-jerk reaction to Yorkshire Water ratepayers would be “not on my doorstep” or “it does not affect me”. However, regardless of the present recession, surely a compromise
In York, thousands of vulnerable adults are able to live at home thanks to the Warden Call scheme. MATT CLARK met some of the team helping people stay independent. THE radio crackles – “Ambulance on its way, will be with you shortly,” says
MORE memories from the Ainsty, this week, courtesy of the Ainsty Villages History Group’s book Living History In The Ainsty. Joan Coulthard, whose grandfather William Warnes was a groom at Nun Appleton Hall, and whose father David Arrand was a chauffeur
CHURCH Road provided a fitting setting for York City supporters to worship another divine display by goalkeeper Michael Ingham. Following on from his midweek heroics in the 0-0 draw against Altrincham, Ingham was his side’s saviour again in a somewhat
TADCASTER Albion are up to fourth in the Northern Counties East League premier division after a 3-2 home win over Nostell Miners Welfare. Stuart Rice’s 63rd minute goal proved decisive after the sides were locked at 2-2 shortly after the interval at
manager Simon Grayson pulled no punches in the wake of Leeds United’s 3-0 defeat at Swansea City in the npower Championship. The home side romped to a comfortable win after a brace from Scott Sinclair, one a penalty, and Luke Moore’s third. Despite
JONNY PRESLEY scored two tries and set up two more – including the 77th-minute winner – on an afternoon of personal satisfaction against former club Keighley. His efforts also helped his new team, York City Knights, gain their first win of
Keighley player-boss Jason Demetriou said there was “no need” for him to play in yesterday’s Northern Rail Cup dead rubber at York. The Wakefield legend, who quit Huntington Stadium to take up his role at Cougar Park just three weeks after signing
The bottom two sides in York Minster Engineering Football League division four snatched draws after last-minute equalisers. Fox denied second-placed hosts Selby Olympia maximum points as they drew 2-2. Daniel May got both goals for the hosts. Andrew
A DISASTROUS start proved costly for Heworth ARLC as they lost 32-6 at Elland in National Conference division two. The Villagers, who are second from bottom and battling against re-election, trailed 20-0 after 20 minutes and 32-0 at half-time before
PREMIER division leaders Dringhouses were thwarted by the weather and the chasing pack took full advantage in the York Minster Engineering Football League. While ’Houses were kicking their heels on Saturday, Dunnington, Old Malton St Mary’s
A RETURN of three wins from their remaining six games should be enough for Dunnington to take the reserve ‘A’ title. The leaders cruised to a 5-0 home win over struggling Aviva. Andy Rose got his 15th goal of the season to add to goals from John Gilham
John Quinn, who intends to give his Grand National hope Character Building a final run before Aintree this weekend at either Newbury or Doncaster, is on the prowl of a considerably smaller prize at Catterick today. The Norton trainer saddles Not Talking
POCKLINGTON RUFC extended their lead at the top of Yorkshire Two with a 42-8 victory at home to Moortown. Though they ended with a convincing six-try success, Pock had to work hard to subdue their Leeds visitors before pulling away in the final
HUNDREDS of people are expected to attend a service in North Yorkshire commemorating the tenth anniversary of one of the country’s worst rail disasters. The service, which is open to the public, will be held at 1.30pm today at St Paul’s Church
THE York businessman at the centre of a weapons smuggling case in the US has been suspended from his role at a Dunnington gun shop. Gary Hyde, 41, an employee and director of York Guns, is now the subject of an internal investigation at the store. General
THE sights and sounds of Vikings in battle rang out through York as the city’s week-long festival reached a spectacular climax. Thousands of visitors gathered on Knavesmire on Saturday evening to see the burning of the Viking long-boat followed by a
THE Mansion House in York reopens its doors this week for the start of a new season of tours. Every year, between March and Christmas, visitors have the chance to take a look around the official residence of the Lord Mayor of York, including the secret
RESIDENTS in York are being reminded that a national census will be held in March. The law requires people to complete the census, which will be carried out on March 27, and questionnaires will be sent out to households asking about their work, health
DEMONSTRATORS gathered outside a York city centre fashion store in a protest over large companies in the UK avoiding tax. The group, including members of York Stop The Cuts, gathered outside Top Shop in Coppergate on Saturday afternoon in a protest against
Passengers asked to keep it down A YORK rail operator is to give passengers the chance of snapping up more than 4,000 “silent seats” on its services every day. East Coast is to create a new Quiet Coach as part of its first-class travel arrangements
THERE’S an ideal opportunity to find out what make-up suits you best when Boots in Coney Street, York, stages a charity beauty school event on March 24 in support of the York Teaching Hospital Charity. The event will take place between 6pm and 8pm,
MORE than 1,000 council tenants in York could get free daytime electricity through a £7 million solar energy scheme which will cost taxpayers nothing. Plans have been unveiled which would see houses owned by City of York Council fitted with light-gathering
POLICE in North Yorkshire will be left at their lowest levels since the force was formed as budget cuts take effect, a Police Federation chief has warned. North Yorkshire Police is facing up to cuts of £19 million over the next four years. Mark Botham
A PAYROLL supervisor at a top North Yorkshire tree nursery fraudulently tripled her salary to go on foreign holidays and feed a gambling habit. Harrogate Magistrates Court heard Rina Parkin siphoned money from Johnsons of Whixley’s wage bill into her
A NIGHT of musical competition will see DJs and MCs from across York go head-to-head tomorrow. Two local youth projects, Upfaders and Khaoz Crew, will be among the groups taking part in the contest organised by City of York Council’s arts and festivals
Updated: A TALENTED former pupil from Bootham School in York has died in an accident at a French ski resort. Edward De Nunzio, 18, of Tadcaster, was killed in the early hours of Saturday morning in what is believed to have been a 16ft fall from a chalet
PROTESTERS who stormed a City of York Council meeting have hit back after being described as “hooligans” by one council member. Seven members of York Stop The Cuts disrupted a council budget meeting last week to protest at funding cutbacks which they
THE owner of a rottweiler dog, which was left tied to the gates of the RSPCA animal home in Landing Lane, York, by a mystery couple, has been traced by staff. Centre manager Tony Benham thanked the public for contacting the animal home to identify
LIGHTWATER Valley, the Ripon theme park, starts its 2011 season on April 9 with a clutch of new awards and celebrations. The 175 acres of North Yorkshire parkland with 40 rides and attractions has just been named the UK’s Best Value Theme Park, The Ultimate
ONE of the UK’s best-known divorce lawyers, Marilyn Stowe, of Harrogate, has been praised for her speech to the Oxford Union. Marilyn, who has advised the producers of Coronation Street and The Archers on family law, is founder and senior partner at
A MEMORIAL event is being held to remember a “forgotten” Battle of Britain pilot from York. Relatives of Fl Lt Geoffrey “Sammy” Allard, who was born in York, are invited to a weekend of events to remember the pilot. Mr Allard was hailed a hero after
Staff at York’s Crabtree & Evelyn shop are hard at work preparing gift bags as a treat for everyone attending the first Ladies’ Lunch in aid of St Leonard’s Hospice next month. All guests at the event, on Thursday, March 17, at the York Marriott Hotel
BUSINESSES should not feel pressurised into using alternative methods of settling commercial disputes rather than going to court simply to help the Ministry of Justice meet its budget cuts, a York dispute resolution lawyer warns. Government moves to
MUDD & Co, the York chartered surveyors practice, is celebrating its 25th anniversary tomorrow. The firm is still in Peckitt Street where Tim Mudd first put up his nameplate on March 1, 1986, previously as TJ Mudd & Co chartered surveyors and land
TEAMS from East Yorkshire are preparing for a night-time challenge by taking part in orienteering training. The squads, each consisting of five teenagers, will attend free 45-minute sessions organised by Humber and Lincolnshire Orienteering (HALO) during
ANTIQUES experts discovered a number of treasures when the people of York brought their heirlooms to a free valuation event at the Bar Convent in Blossom Street. Among the finds was a set of watercolours by the York artist George Fall, which were valued
FIRE crews were called to a flat fire in Dragon Parade, Harrogate, in the early hours of Saturday. The cause of the fire was put down to an electrical fault in an incoming mains supply in the hallway of the property, shortly after 3am. Nobody was
YOUNG people attended fun events as part of a relaunch of a youth centre in York. Young Groves, which plans to reopen with a new look in March, held two half-term events to give young people the chance to have their say on what they want from
