THE Archbishop of York is setting up an independent inquiry into alleged child sex abuse carried out by a senior church of England clergyman. The Very Rev Robert Waddington, a former Dean of Manchester Cathedral, who died from cancer in 2007, is
A MAN has been arrested after a 54-year-old woman was robbed in York. The 31-year-old man from Middlesbrough was arrested shortly after 11pm last night, on suspicion of robbery. Police appealed for information after a woman was robbed early
Fifty years ago John F Kennedy went to Berlin and declared: “Ich bin ein Berliner”. KAY FRANCES visits the German capital to take the measure of life after unification Thousands of East Germans drove their Trabants over the border when the Berlin
GINA PARKINSON just loves the cottage garden combination of two common plants, native primrose and pulmonaria IT’S Bank Holiday Monday as I write, the early morning sky is blue and the sun has lit up the garden, damp from a cool night. We had a
JULIAN COLE offers a recipe for ratatouille, plus accompaniment A FRENCHWOMAN once responded with suspicion to the idea that an Englishman might make ratatouille. She asked how I cooked it. This is the way to do it. The trick lies in frying
The image of Samuel Smith’s Brewery couldn’t be more traditional. Old-fashioned pubs decorated with horse brasses and refreshingly free of piped music and gaming machines. Cask beer delivered in oak barrels (by horsedrawn drays around the brewery
JULIE HAYES finds the bar queues rather too long at the YO1 festival GOOD beer as we all know is the product of the freshest finest ingredients, care in storage and service, and a twist of the brewer’s expertise in putting together a tasty recipe
IT normally requires a passport and a 3,000-mile round journey by plane to see the incredible mosaics, frescoes, furniture and people of Pompeii and Herculaneum, perfectly preserved since Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. But all it takes at the moment
Sir Alex Ferguson likes his reds. By that I mean he knows his claret from his Beaujolais. The soon to be former Man U gaffer is known to have a passion for fine wine. An Italian newspaper, Gazzetta dello Sport, reported him as saying that, “The
TWO DEBUT novelists face some giants of the genre in the longlist for the 2013 Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award. Lisa Ballantyne, whose first novel The Guilty One was a runaway success at the Frankfurt Book Fair, and former
York author Matt Haig’s new novel is a funny and moving outsider’s look at what it is to be human. STEPHEN LEWIS reports IN HIS last couple of novels, Matt Haig has written about a family of respectable vampires (the father is a GP) who live in
SECOND division Wheldrake toppled York Minor League division one champions Pocklington Town Predators to win the York FA Under-15s Intermediate (Senior) Minor Cup. The final at Tockwith was goalless at half-time, with Pocklington’s Ben Potter going
POCKLINGTON Town came from behind to beat Poppleton Tigers 4-1 in the final of the York FA Under-11s Junior Cup. Poppleton opened the scoring at Tockwith on 12 minutes when Patrick Brannigan rolled the ball into the Town net following a good solo
A SERIES of junior cricket coaching sessions are being held in York later this month. Pro Coach Yorkshire, the official coaching company for the Yorkshire County Cricket Club, are running camps over the half-term holiday period. Heworth Cricket
EASI-ROCKITS junior captain Rob Leyshon was picked out as the star player in an VX tournament held in Scunthorpe to launch John Leggott College’s regional Centre of Excellence. Leyshon led an Easingwold side of Matthew Leyshon, David Leyshon, Will
STAMFORD Bridge missed out in their clash of the champions with Poppleton Tigers in the final of the City of York Girls’ Football League Under-13s Cup. Championship winners Bridge were downed 2-0 by Premiership table-toppers Poppleton at Millfield
THORPE United Under-14s clinched the runners-up spot in Garforth Junior Football League division one with a 5-2 win at Wakefield Jets. Thorpe sealed second place in the league with a less than convincing win over a ten-man Wakefield side in their
GARY THORNTON says it will be “a miracle” if York City Knights return from France with anything other than a heavy Tetley’s Challenge Cup defeat – but remains hopeful the trip will aid his club in the long run. His side were already massive underdogs
YORKSHIRE can quite rightly blame the weather for missing out on a third successive LV= County Championship win of the season following what turned out to be a thrilling draw against Somerset at Headingley. Rain and bad light accounted for the
DUAL-REG star Jamie Shaul has been given a two-year contract by parent club Hull. The 20-year-old full-back, who is on dual-reg with York City Knights, scored two tries on his Super League debut in Hull’s 34-22 win at Wakefield on Easter Monday
COPMANTHORPE clinched runners-up spot in the York Minster Engineering Football League premier division with a 6-0 victory at home to Selby RSSC. Danny Leach hit a hat-trick and the scoring was completed by Jake Moyes, Matt Pallister and Robin Bedford
THE long-running British Trials and Rally Drivers Association (BTRDA) Rally Series is poised to return to North Yorkshire for the first time in more than 25 years. The REIS – Get Connected-sponsored championship will stage its penultimate round
SELBY and District Motor Club are launching their Motorsport For Beginners series next month. The programme is designed to give people an insight into the world of motorsport, with a series of talks being held at the organisation’s clubhouse at
THREE definitely is a magic number for North Yorkshire’s most successful women’s amateur golfer, Emma Brown. In her first top competition since giving birth to her first child, Jack, the Malton & Norton Golf club star defied rain-drenched elements
SIX-TIME York Union of Golf Clubs’ amateur champion Martin Brown captured a top trophy for the first time. The Pike Hills Golf Club ace won the York Rose Bowl, a Yorkshire Order of Merit competition, over two rounds at York GC. The strength
FORMER York City striker Jimmy Seal won the first major competition of the season – the Committee Cup – at Forest of Galtres GC. Seal fired an excellent nett 65 in blustery conditions to win by two shots.
Paul Palmer, a 24-handicapper, triumphed in KP Golf Club’s May medal. He posted a superb nett 62, highlighted by seven successive birdies on the inward nine, to win by three clear shots. The early leader was Chris Stark, who, playing off 13
TIME tick-tocked triumphantly for Easingwold Golf Club player Richard Bramall. The 67-year-old, who confessed to having “a shocker” of a round, improved his mood significantly when he scored a hole in one. His ace was on the 144-yard par-three
DIVISION three side Holgate WMC ‘D’ toppled top flight Bootham ‘A’ to win the York & District Table Tennis Association Shepherds Trophy. Holgate’s Colin Dickson, Pete Taylor and Steve Wands beat Bootham trio Jimmy Mills, Jo Suchecki and Jon
The Co-operative, sponsor of Activate Sport and the Multi-sport academy, are offering eight lucky readers the opportunity to win a week’s coaching and activity for five to 12-year-olds at the Mount School in York from May 28 to 31. Learning to
FOOTBALL Mundial are looking for six-a-side teams to join their leagues at York College. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday night seasons kick off in mid-May on the 3G pitch and there are no joining fees for interested sides. For more details, phone
PAUL ATKINSON was the first Thirsk & Sowerby Harriers runner home in the Kirkbymoorside 10k race. Atkinson finished 59th in the field of 433, clocking 42 minutes 36 seconds. Paul Gaucher was 200th in 50-06, Helen Goacher 294th in 54-53,
IT’S a Classic day at Longchamp tomorrow, with the French 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas taking pride of place, while in Ireland, Classic trials are the main centrepiece of the programme at Leopardstown. As for the British fare, Sunday punters are served
A MAN has denied murdering an antiques dealer and former York businessman. At Hull Crown Court yesterday, Graham Richardson, 26, of Riverside View in Norton, pleaded not guilty to one count of murder between December 29, 2012 and January 1, 2013
A TADCASTER brewery has failed in a long-running High Court challenge to plans to resurface the town’s main car park in tarmac. Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery Company, which holds a ten-year- old planning permission for redevelopment of Tadcaster,
Plucky York woman Gemma Lumley is putting her best foot forward to raise money for a good cause – and undertake a gruelling challenge. As part of a planned trip to Ecuador in September, Gemma will climb a series of volcanoes – some of them active
BRIDES-to-be can enjoy sparkling wine and canapés at a wedding fair at the Royal York Hotel tomorrow. The Wedding Affair will feature more than 40 exhibitors of items including bridal wear, from noon to 4pm. The first 200 brides to attend will
NORTH Yorkshire Government minister has been ordered to repay nearly £5,000 he claimed in parliamentary expenses to help fund his house. Conservative whip Robert Goodwill, of Scarborough and Whitby, claimed £14,585.05 to pay mortgage interest rates
MORE than 1,100 people have applied for about 60 potential police officer jobs with North Yorkshire Police. Since the police constable positions – which will replace officers moving to other forces or retiring – were advertised on April 24, the
THE insurance crisis looming for thousands of York and North Yorkshire households at risk of flooding has been laid bare at a York conference. Experts warned that an impasse over flood insurance threatens to leave homeowners facing sky-high premiums
A LARGE-SCALE military history event is being held in York this weekend. Battlegroup North – a historic military vehicle rally, wargaming and living history show – was taking place at the Yorkshire Air Museum in Elvington today and tomorrow.
A Yorkshire heart charity is calling on workers to use Walk To Work week next week to exercise their limbs and get their hearts pumping. Heart Research UK says that the event is a great opportunity for people to leave the car at home and do more
North Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Julia Mulligan, is to meet farmers in Thirsk to discuss their views on rural crime. Mrs Mulligan will be at the Golden Fleece from 7pm on Monday to meet members of the National Farmers Union.
FAST food restaurant McDonalds has been criticised by York council leader James Alexander over its response to “intolerable” antisocial behaviour by its late night customers. Coun Alexander wrote to Jill McDonald, president and chief executive
THE ridiculous decision by the council to close Lendal Bridge again slaps the residents of York in the face, disregarding their opinion. The argument that it will benefit visitors seems at best optimistic. In fact, it will bring dangers to the
For many years residents have been subject to cajoling and persuasion about using public transport, cycling or walking when short distances (whatever that means) are involved. Encouragement comes in the form of more Park&Ride facilities, miles
WITH regards to Julie Gunnell saying that she was nearly forced on to the footpath by cars because Lendal Bridge “is so narrow”, does she not know that buses are wider than cars and she has voted to make her elite cycling more precarious (The Press
AN ITEM in the Queen’s Speech this week seems good news for the ever-increasing army of carers that provide informal care for friends and family in an ageing population. The move will provide carers with a statutory right to financial support,
THE never-ending power-struggle between Abu Qatada and the Government goes on as he seeks to evade extradition to Jordan. Just what is the point in having a judicial-system if some foreign ne’er-do-well only has to appeal to the European Court
WE MUST have a second pension, consecutive governments have told us. I have thanks to my hubby in the tax year April 2012 to April 2013. Thanks to that pension, HM Revenue and Customs deducted £561.60 tax. I am informed April 2013 to April
WHEN are we going to stop spending public money to appease a group known as “travellers”? Anyone can clamp a caravan to a tool bar and qualify to be a member. There is no evidence that even those who call themselves gipsies represent a cultural
PLANS to offer private companies and charities payment-by-results for supervising offenders released from jail will be a “disaster”, union bosses have warned. The National Association of Probation Officers has slammed Tory plans which would see
I CANNOT understand the fuss being made by all the people in Dunnington who want to keep their little village elitist. While I understand that bringing four or five travellers’ pitches into the village might offend their sense of exclusiveness,
IN The Press supplement for the Visit York Tourism Awards 2013, published on May 10, yet again the statement is made that last year’s wonderful Mystery Plays were “the first Mystery Plays in a dozen years”. The last static plays were moulded by
ORGANISERS of the Macmillan Charity Raceday on Knavesmire are hoping to top last year when more than £250,000 was raised. York Racecourse will be the scene for the 43rd event, which over the years has raised £5.5million for Macmillan Cancer Support
NORTH Yorkshire Police say plans are in place to tackle antisocial behaviour by racegoers ahead of the start of the racing season in York next week. Ahead of the three-day Dante Festival at York Racecourse, which begins on Wednesday, officers have
A WOMAN who has suffered with severe eating disorders since she was a teenager is setting up a charity and support group in York to help others affected by the devastating condition. Rachel Jones, 27, from Sutton- on-Derwent, who as a teenager
THE final few tables are up for grabs at next month’s York Hospital fundraising Star Ball, say organisers. The event is one of the biggest financial boosts of the year for the hospital’s refurbishment of the Stroke Unit and organisers are keen
100 years ago “Whatever you do, don’t spoil everything on your wedding day by telling your wife what ripping tarts your mother makes. Swallow the bride’s pie, tell her it's a dream of delight, and then take a pill on the sly.” Such was the
IT STARTED out as a showcase of talent for regulars at a York pub but has quickly grown into a major competition attracting acts from all over North Yorkshire. The owners of The Ainsty pub on Boroughbridge Road admit they have been taken by surprise
Four teenage girls who are campaigning to change attitudes to body image on the high street have been nominated for a Community Pride award. The awards run by The Press are in recognition of those who unselfishly give their time to help others
HUNDREDS of residents packed out two meetings to raise concerns about plans for travellers’ and showpeople’s sites near York. Routine ward committee meetings at Dunnington and Poppleton became an opportunity for local people to speak out about
HEWORTH ARLC have been left angry and perplexed by the Yorkshire Junior League’s controversial decision to call off all of their club’s junior games last weekend – all for the sake of £5. The Villagers were fined that amount under league rules
WELL – is David Moyes the bravest or most foolhardy manager in football history? Only time will tell which side the standing-up coin will land upon as new eras are ushered in at not just one club in the Premier League, but two. Never mind contrasting
IT seems this trip to the south of France might end up being a bit more ooh agh bah than oo la la. With the injuries in the ranks and a largely second-string side going over to Perpignan, the odds of a shock Tetley’s Challenge Cup fifth round victory
A YORK shop and café is offering a free cupcake to people celebrating their birthday this weekend to mark its first anniversary. People who visit the café at The Flax and Twine and can prove its their birthday this weekend will receive a cupcake
Reporter Richard Catton was called up for jury service – and found it’s nothing like on TV THE whole jury service experience was summed up perfectly by one of my fellow 12 good men during another bout of sitting around waiting for something to
HUNDREDS of pounds have been raised in a bake-off challenge in aid of Age UK. People were invited to bake cakes and take them to Age UK’s office in Walmgate, York, to be judged by food experts from tearoom specialist Bettys. The creations were
Cleo Higgins says 'The Voice' Battle Rounds are the "most uncomfortable part of the show". The Cleopatra singer goes head-to-head with duo Nu-Tarna - who she is rumoured to have fallen out with - when she sings Ce Ce Peniston's 1991 hit 'Finally
Kellan Lutz has split from Sharni Vinson. The 'Twilight' Saga hunk reportedly called time on his relationship with the former 'Home and Away' actress in May, after over a year and a half of dating, according to Us Weekly. The split has come
Blue think Bonnie Tyler will "smash" this year's Eurovision Song Contest. The 'All Rise' hitmakers - made up of Duncan James, Simon Webbe, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan - represented Britain in the singing competition in 2011, finishing 11th, with
Shenae Grimes and Josh Beech are married. The couple announced their engagement in September after just nine months of dating and '90210' actress took to Twitter to share the happy news of their nuptials. She tweeted on Friday: "I now pronounce
Mel C wants to go on a road trip across America. The singer has always been fascinated by the US and although she has visited the "land of opportunity" on many occasions while on tour with the Spice Girls she is ready to take a long vacation there
Hulk Hogan is trying to have his sex tape deleted from the internet. The wrestling legend is attempting to have all copies of the illicit footage - which features him engaging in sexual activities with Heather Clem, the ex-wife of his friend and
A medium who claims she speaks daily to the spirit of Princess Diana is betting on the birth of the royal baby – including its sex, weight and even hair colour. Carolina Bruce, 56, is so confident about Prince William and Kate Middleton’s forthcoming
NEW Earswick All Blacks ARLC juniors have more than £2,700 new cash in their coffers thanks to fundraising efforts by the under-10s and under-11s. The U10s raised £1,200 through a sponsored walk, with their coach, Wayne Lea, also undergoing a sponsored
THE new York & District Junior Cricket Association season is almost up to the ton mark with 25 clubs fielding a total of 99 teams in four age groups this summer. Newcomers to the Association are Gilberdyke and North Duffield. Visitors Selby
BUOYANT York City Rowing Club juniors excelled against the best juniors from England and Wales at the Junior Inter-Regional Regatta (JIRR) at the National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham. Team Yorkshire, managed by Phil Press, a member of the YCRC
YORK City Baths Club swimmers excelled in the Harrogate gala, where, out of 169 events swum by YCBC 37 competitors, no fewer than 148 personal bests were achieved. Clean sweeps of improved personal bests were recorded by nine-year-old Toby Mayfield
Twelve-year-old Terrington Hall pupil Ellen Hobson made an immediate impact in her first major riding event at the Northallerton Horse Trials. One of the youngest in a field of 117 riders, she had a clear round in show jumping on her horse Cookie
An investigation is under way following the death of a tourist on a popular beach. The man, who was in his early thirties, was found unconscious on Towan Beach at Newquay, Cornwall just before 2am on Saturday morning by a member of the public.
TEENAGER Kiri Armstrong of the Tadcaster Swim Squad took part in the North-Eastern Youth Swimming Championships at Sunderland. The Appleton Roebuck-based swimmer qualified for four events but due to other commitments could only take part in the
