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A FURIOUS Dave Woods ripped into his York City Knights charges branding their performance in a 34-12 Championship loss at Barrow as “pathetic”. Nathan Freer and Brett Waller came in for particular treatment following the limp display at Craven Park

LET’S have it again was the call to arms launched by Harry “The Pocklington Rocket” Matthews in the wake of his agonising championship defeat. Matthews’ gallant bid to seize the vacant international Masters middleweight crown perished in a points reverse

FRENCH 2,000 Guineas glory escaped Wootton Bassett as Richard Fahey’s Malton-trained colt finished a gallant fifth at Longchamp in the Poule d’eassai des Poulains. With the disadvantage of having a wide draw, jockey Paul Hanagan was forced to be handy

I AM surprised at the findings of the Royal College of Physicians concerning the stroke unit at York Hospital (The Press, May 12). On November 5, 2009 I suffered a stroke while eating my breakfast. My wife organised the flashing blue lights which

LIKE lemmings, the Lib Dems ran recklessly to their demise in the elections. Having supped from the Tory cup, they were subsumed by political hegemony and paid the price. In 2010, New Labour was firmly rejected by the electorate, with no party

PAUL S Cordock is right – there is discrimination against builders being forced to provide social housing. (The Press, May 10). Builders should be able to build houses free of any social housing; it’s what buyers of these homes actually want. If Government

ON BEHALF of myself and my fellow ward councillor David Horton, I would like to thank Acomb residents who voted for us at the election. The support we received was truly overwhelming. We will continue to work for, and with, all residents in the Acomb

I WOULD like to share with readers of The Press a letter I received from Martyn Callaghan, chief executive of St Leonard’s Hospice, regarding my late wife’s donation. He wrote: “I wanted to write to you personally to thank you so much for the generous

PHILIP ROE’S letter of May 12 is too simplistic to answer in detail and seems only a statement of faith in a system that has plunged us into a blood-soaked 21st century. No proof exists that bin Laden planned 9/11 other than that from the CIA, which

AS I see it, the issue of chief constable Grahame Maxwell is so trivial it should never have reached this situation. Throughout my working life, you apply for a post or job and the employer considers you against others; but then there is the other way

COUN Ian Gillies claims that the new leader of City of York Council “has never had a proper job” (The Press, May 12). Presumably working for one of the city’s major education institutions or for a national chain store doesn’t count, as in the next

I HAVE suffered from the severe disabling fatigue of ME for just over a year (Fury as ME help course scrapped, The Press, May 13). My doctor referred me to the local ME course at Bootham Park Hospital, only to receive a reply that this service had

SHORTLY after Glenn Colman was born, two weeks premature and with a collapsed lung, his parents were told by doctors “not to expect too much from him”. In fact the couple were informed that “just surviving” would be about as much as they could expect

JUST sometimes, among the general reality rubbish – most of it unbelievable, it has to be said – that is spewed out on today’s television, there’s a nugget of a programme that pulls you up short and makes you pause awhile and reflect. The recent showing

WHEN the British Dental Health Foundation was set up just over 40 years ago, a staggering one-in-three adults in the UK had no teeth at all. Thankfully, the days of the toothless grin are a thing of the past, thanks to improved health care and education

ORNAMENTS From The Silver Arcade is the third album from Oxford trio Young Knives, and the contents of the Knife drawer have changed. Blowing away the old methods, they swapped instruments in rehearsals, and to change the sound new instruments were introduced

DAVE WOODS has the air of a man struggling to find the final answer to a particularly cryptic crossword. His face after this 34-12 defeat told a story itself – an expression of both bewilderment and of fury at how his side served up such a desperately

CROWNING glory eluded the Pocklington Rocket Harry Matthews, whose title resolve foundered on Rocky resistance. A nip and tuck, ten-round tussle between Matthews and opponent Rocky Cakir ended in a 96-94 verdict in favour of the Bristol-based Turk at

Yorkshire are facing a major selection dilemma ahead of this week’s Roses clash against Lancashire in the LV= County Championship. Tim Bresnan and Gerard Brophy injured themselves in the Tykes draw against Hampshire on Saturday. The county have confirmed

A close encounter took place at Stamford Bridge between the two Hunters York & District Senior Cricket League’s leading premier division teams. Batting first, the home side posted 191-7, thanks to a century by Dave Chaplin (102) and stout support

DESPITE the pre-season loss of Ryan McKendry and the exit of Des Wyrill, Thirsk have bounced right back as they seek a return to the top-flight of the Hunters York & District Senior Cricket League. An eight-wicket defeat of Clifton Alliance clinched

Division six leaders Londesbrough Park are the only side to have won all four of their games to open a 26-point gap. They coasted to a nine-wicket win at Cawood after Mike Drewery (4-30) and Steve Dawson (4-31) had ousted the hosts for 105 with Keith

Seasoned campaigners John Rossington and Henry Houseman, with scores of 73 and 46 respectively, set up a division seven advantage draw for Bolton Percy over Carlton Towers. Richard Knapp replied with 85no and Tim Clayton made 33 but despite this

Brian Leckenby hit his second century of the season and his 21st three-figure York Senior League score when he took an unbeaten 117 of the visiting New Earswick attack in division three. He was partnered in a 128 first-wicket stand by Phil Marwood and

Oliver Hairs marked a sensational debut with a century for York Cricket Club in their 203-run win over Appleby Frodingham in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League. The home side batting, having won the toss, were 14-1 when Hairs arrived

Huntington maintained their 100 division five record, albeit after only three games, when they overwhelmed Sheriff Hutton Bridge by eight wickets. Bridge’s openers reached 49 before they were parted triggering a collapse which saw them struggle

None of the 22 batsmen on parade reached the magical 25 mark when Malton & Old Malton lost their unbeaten division two record at table-topping Sewerby. Adrian Long’s 6-29 wrecked the Malton innings which only totalled 88. Wayne Dawson hit back

Sir Alex Ferguson, on a high after his beloved Manchester United had sealed a record 19th Premier League title at the weekend, will be keeping his fingers firmly crossed his latest bloodstock investment can be similarly victorious at Windsor this evening

FOUR new academic buildings for the University of York have won a gold award from the UK’s Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) for the considerate way they were built. Yorkshire contractor BAM received the award, one of only three in the whole of Yorkshire

YORK-based Trustmarque Solutions has made its first move to expand in the cloud computing industry through the acquisition of Hertfordshire-based business Nimbus Technology Systems. The £130 million-turnover business, which employs more than 100

Three specialists have joined Harrowells’ litigation and employment teams in York. Heather Fleming joins Harrowells from national law firm, Lyons Davidson, where she was an advocate. She undertakes both commercial and property litigation work. Having

ACUTE Marketing of York has teamed up with city bar and restaurant Stonegate Yard to put on a workshop on social media. On May 26, businesses can learn how to represent their business professionally and effectively in media, such as Facebook and Twitter

THIS driver had a lucky escape after becoming trapped on a York level crossing moments before a high-speed train sped past only feet from the vehicle. The near-miss at the crossing in Wigginton Road near the Nestlé factory was captured on camera

RAPIDLY expanding York letting and estate agency Coalters has announced plans to move to larger city-centre premises next month. Coalters, formed in 2007 with two members of staff, now employs 20 people and has outgrown its existing premises in George

YORK Women in Business group will be given an insight into Auden House extra-care facility, off Cemetery Road, tomorrow. The networking group will be given a talk about the £6 million development of specialised apartments for the over-55s by York

BUSINESSES, civic leaders and citizens must connect with their humanity to foster a culture of caring if they are to deal effectively with financial, social and political change. That was the message to business leaders from Kersten England, chief executive

STUDENTS are planning a protest against the University of York’s acceptance of millions of pounds from defence companies. The university has received almost £4 million from BAE Systems, MBDA, and QinetiQ over three years. An on-campus protest against

FORMER arms dealer Peter Bleach has been summonsed to the High Court in Copenhagen this week to give evidence at an extradition hearing. The North Yorkshire man, who spent eight years in an Indian prison after being convicted of taking part in an illegal

POLICE were last night questioning a 51-year-old woman after a 24-year-old man was stabbed in the stomach. The man was found in Burton Stone Lane shortly after 2am yesterday and taken to York Hospital for treatment. His injuries were not believed to

A survey has revealed that almost every police officer questioned in North Yorkshire fears spending cuts will result in poor public service, low morale and increased crime. A fresh attack has now been launched on Government funding cuts, which

RESIDENTS with an interest in the local community are being urged to consider joining Tadcaster Town Council. The authority wants to hear from anyone aged over 18 and living in or within three miles of the brewery town, who wants to be involved and

STAFF, local community representatives and Kathryn Riddle, the chairman of NHS Yorkshire and the Humber, will attend a ceremony at Alfred Bean Hospital, Driffield, at the end of its £1.3 million refurbishment. The Day Hospital has been extended with

SUNDAY shoppers were startled when the young people in small groups idly chatting in St Sampson’s Square suddenly leapt into action and began dancing to a full backing band. The flashdance, organised by Amnesty International York, quickly attracted a

A CYCLIST who has had to sign off work after being thrown from his bike in York has appealed for witnesses to the accident to come forward. Gavin Wormald, 31, of St Oswald’s Close, Wilberfoss, was cycling to work along Heslington Lane in York

THE hundreth anniversary of Joseph Rowntree becoming a Freeman of York will be marked tomorrow. One of York’s most famous historical figures, the confectioner, who was born in 1836, is being celebrated at an event organised by The Rowntree Society,

POLICE have warned cat owners in the East Riding of Yorkshire that a number of animals have been poisoned. The Safer Neighbourhood Team in Beverley said several cats had been poisoned in Woodmansey, possibly with anti-freeze, resulting in at least

REGULARS at a pub near York have raised more than £1,100 for the City of York Afghanistan Commemorative Appeal by taking on the challenge of an army assault course. Customers from the Tiger Inn at Haxby went on the course at Queen Elizabeth Barracks,

A NATIONAL charity today launched a text messaging service aimed at cutting child abuse in York, North Yorkshire and East Yorkshire. The NSPCC has set up a free 24-hour text number on 88858 for use by anyone who is worried about a child. A recent

A three-week programme of road repairs is to be carried out in Boothferry Road, Goole, to patch and resurface the road, renew manhole covers, and replace road markings. East Riding of Yorkshire Council will carry out the work between 9.15am and 3.15am

A NATIONWIDE search for modern-day poems celebrating love and marriage has led to York poet Dawn Moore having one of her works published in a new book of love poems. Dawn’s poem Marriage was handpicked for inclusion by Fiona Sampson, the editor of Poetry

THE owner of a race track near York has vowed to fight back as he faces legal action following noise complaints from nearby residents. Simon Moore, the father of a North Yorkshire motor racing champion, has until tomorrow to appeal against an enforcement

Beer columnist GAVIN AITCHISON introduces our champion pubs. “THERE is nothing which has yet been contrived by man, by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern or inn.” Dr Samuel Johnson wrote that, way back in 1776. And

FRUIT fans will be dining on locally-grown strawberries and cream weeks before Wimbledon this year, thanks to the hot weather. One York pick-your-own fruit farm opened for business at the weekend, at least two weeks earlier than it normally does. The

THE 60th anniversary of the revival of York Mystery Plays is to be marked by a special event later this month. Archive film footage, courtesy of The Yorkshire Film Archive, will give people a look behind the scenes at the 1951 and 1954 performances of

YORK Rotters are offering free seeds to local residents so they can grow an award-winning monster. The environmental group has opened its annual Giant Pumpkin Competition. The winner will be weighed and announced on October 26 during the York Rotters

At long last, professional orchestras are back in York. This month the BBC Philharmonic, next month the Hallé. Not before time: the Barbican has been more or less dark for so long, we’ve almost forgotten what it was like. But the BBC Phil reminded us

YORK Barbican officially re-opened with a concert by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, watched by an audience of almost 1,000, including the Lord Mayor, Sue Galloway. Nick Reed, of the entertainment complex’s new operator SMG, said the event

PARENTS across York have been urged to try using reusable nappies for their children as part of Real Nappy Week. The event runs from today until Sunday, May 22, and aims to reduce the impact of disposable nappies on the environment. City of York Council

ONLOOKERS were taken by surprise when city dignitaries solemnly followed an open cart with a single block of stone pulled by two horses through the centre of York. The Lord Mayor of York, Coun Sue Galloway, the civic party and members of several of the

THE Government has announced a one-off £5 million start-up fund to help Local Enterprise Partnerships get up and running. The partnerships can bid for a share of the fund to cover the costs of office rental and equipment, training and engaging with

DEFENCE and heritage experts have joined residents and community groups in opposing plans for a new wind farm in North Yorkshire. An application for ten turbines at East Heslerton, between Malton and Scarborough, which could provide the annual electricity

THE University of York is celebrating victory in the annual War of the Roses after more than 1,000 sportsmen and sportswomen from the city took on Lancaster University. The universities from both cities battled it out in scores of

EXACTLY 100 years ago tomorrow, in a ceremony at The Guildhall, one of the greatest men in York’s history became a freeman of the city. Joseph Rowntree, the great Quaker philanthropist and businessman, was approaching his 75th birthday. But

EAST Yorkshire children will have the chance to fly a kite, write their own soap opera or take to the dance floor in a series of workshops during the summer half-term. The “P.arts” programme, run by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s arts development

JENNY Knowles a parent volunteer helper, Judy Barker, a financial trainer for the North Yorkshire Credit Union and children from St Mary’s RC School in Malton with the “saver” mascot they named Ryan during the launch of the Credit Union Savings Club at

ANOTHER festival for the over-50s in York is to be staged later this year, preceded by a major fundraising auction of promises. The seventh York 50+ Festival will run from September 24 to October 2, with the auction to be held on September 22 at the

A SWIMMING instructor has urged parents and businesses to consider helping keep to a school pool open. The pool at Sherburn High School is used daily to teach pupils from schools in the area to swim, but has been under threat after North Yorkshire

This is an abbreviated version of the acceptance speech made by Joseph Rowntree to the City Council on 17 May 1911, upon being made an honorary freeman of the city of York. I am deeply sensible of the honour you have conferred upon me in adding

TRAVELLERS got a chance to see a more leisurely way to take a holiday when a York travel agency celebrated its centenary. Thomas Cook’s Nessgate branch laid on an exhibition of 1911 holiday brochures and travel magazines with specialist advice from 1911