AMBULANCES were left queuing outside York Hospital and wards have been closed due to an outbreak of norovirus. York Hospital has been put on “red alert” with five wards closed to new admissions and some elective operations cancelled following an
THE change of a headquarters for a North Yorkshire Army brigade would cost £18million, a York MP has claimed. The Government made the decision to merge Headquarters 15 (North East) Brigade - currently based at Imphal - and Headquarters 4th (Mechanised
A JURY has today retired to consider its verdicts, following a five-week trial into the murder of antiques dealer Peter Battle. Graham Richardson, from Norton, denies killing Mr Battle and other charges. Mr Justice Stephen Maler has told the
EACH Christmas, Barnsley folk angel Kate Rusby revives the South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire pub tradition of singing carols from Armistice Day to New Year's Day. There have been 12 years of concerts, two albums and now a DVD, and every December
FOR almost 70 years, Fred Pettinger never spoke about his wartime experiences. He didn’t tell his wife, Vera, about what happened to him in the Battle of Arnhem and afterwards; or his children, Janice and Colin; or any of his grandchildren or great-grandchildren
YORK train operator East Coast has announced it is freezing some of its fares on the route to London and Edinburgh next year. However, its regulated fares, which include season tickets, are rising by the recently-agreed 3.1 per cent average, in
YORK City boss Nigel Worthington is calling on his players to kill teams off after watching high-flying Burton fight back for a point at the Pirelli Stadium. A Shane Cansdell-Sherriff own goal gave the Minstermen the lead in the League Two contest
BUSINESS Secretary Vince Cable has suggested there was “an extraordinary” lack of consultation with York businesses before Lendal Bridge was closed to cars. He claimed had City of York Council consulted with them more, it might have avoided some
TURNING draws into wins is the priority for York City boss Nigel Worthington after a run of six stalemates in eight Sky Bet League Two matches. After Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Burton Albion, Worthington’s team have gone eight games without a win and
YORK Opera will celebrate the festive season with Realms Of Glory, a programme of English Christmas music spanning more than four centuries from Byrd to Benjamin Britten, at the National Centre for Early Music, York, on Friday night. In a tribute
A CAR interior company in Australia is saving £120,000 a year after working with a North Yorkshire recycling specialist. Easi Recycling won an order to supply its baling machines to Futuris Automotive in Melbourne as favourable exchange rates boosts
A COUNTRY estate has teamed up with Queen Margaret’s School to launch a new venture for the arrival of the Tour de France. Escrick Park and the independent girls’ school will be opening their doors to the public for a long weekend to coincide with
A NEW event for the region’s tourism industry has been launched with York chosen as the venue for the inaugural exhibition. Backed by Welcome To Yorkshire, The Yorkshire Hotel Show has been created as B2B event for industry professionals in the
A NATIONAL training group has moved its head office to larger premises in Wetherby following international expansion and several appointments. Pitman Training Group is now operates out of Audby Lane following business growth which has seen 13 new
MEDICAL device specialist Tissue Regenix Group has secured seven independent regional sales distribution agreements in the United States. The moves comes as the business, based at the Biocentre in Heslington, looks to launch its first commercial
YORK’S Portakabin Group has secured a quartet of awards this year to recognise its green credentials. Receiving its fourth title of the year, Portakabin has achieved a Gold Award in the Business In The Community Environment Index 2013. The index
A combination of ill health and the impact of the recession left Steve and Anne Jaques’ lavender farm floundering. But then a BBC TV crew came to the rescue. JENNIFER KEE reports. IN FEBRUARY this year, Anne Jaques hit what she calls “rock bottom
I’M so glad I don’t live in New York with young kids of kindergarten age. For if I did no doubt I’d be caught up in the pre-Christmas parental one-upmanship that is the Elf on the Shelf. Be thankful this hasn’t taken us by storm over here (yet)
GALE Farm Pharmacy in York is urging people to avoid unnecessary visits to their GP surgery by self-treating common winter ailments. The move is part of the Pharmacist First initiative, with a new campaign called Treat Yourself Better Without Antibiotics
MARIE Curie Cancer Care has recently moved to a new office in Elvington, near York. The new office is on the Airfield Business Park, and the charity is appealing for volunteers to help in the office and in the local community in a co-ordinator
It is responsible for the second highest number of cancer-related deaths in the UK, but too many people are diagnosed with bowel cancer at a late stage due to a reluctance to tell anyone. Pip Tasselli and her husband Bill speak to health reporter Kate
YORK Citizens’ Advice Bureau (CAB) has warned it expects to be inundated with requests for help as controversial Government welfare reforms come into force fully over the next few years. Benefits such as Jobseeker’s Allowance, employment and support
POLITICIANS, both national and local, have a responsibility to help the least well off even (or perhaps especially) at a time of austerity. But the rest of us, too, have a part to play. It has been heartwarming, therefore, to see the hugely
AS CABINET member Dave Merrett welcomes my feedback on King’s Square (letters 12 December), I will happily give him some more. Together with thousands of other residents, I do not agree that the previous paving was “tired and dated”. I certainly
I READ with grave concern in The Press of December 13 that the City of York Council leader and his deputy have suggested the placing of restrictions on what registered public speakers may not say at council meetings. Thankfully, the authority’s
THE other day I had my first experience of driving along one of the new 20mph zones imposed by the council. Rather much to my surprise, I was passed on the inside by a cyclist who was clearly going much faster than me. And before the cycling brigade
THIS is just a curious observation. Certain television programmes, usually repeats of those shown earlier in the evening, are then shown throughout the night; but why do they have the person in the bottom right of the screen doing sign language for
THE Press of December 12 quotes our Prime Minister as stating: “A great light has gone out in the world. Nelson Mandela was a towering figure in our time; a legend of life and now in death – a true global hero. Across the country he loved they
THE recent rises announced by the energy companies have caused much discussion. Those customers who have signed up to a fixed tariff rate with monthly direct debit lasting into sometime next year, may have felt complacent; as did this writer. How
AS INDEPENDENT chair of the York Education Partnership Board, I have a great opportunity to visit schools in York, meet with head teachers and other staff and review information on the performance of schools. All of my experience and knowledge
WITH Christmas just around the corner, we thought we would share the recent good cheer delivered to region by the EU. Universities and businesses across the region, and indeed, from across the UK, can now apply for £12.5billion-worth of European
WHAT on earth is Coun Anna Semlyen talking about (Letters, December 10)? She asks the public to support a 20mph speed limit in Gillygate, Nunnery Lane and Fishergate. Has she ever been down any of these roads? If she has surely she can see
YORK musician Daniel Lucas reckons he has put together his best ever bill in his 12 years of charity gigs for next Monday’s event in aid of the Philippines typhoon victims at Fibbers in York. “From way back in the days when I fronted those noisy
100 years ago The following day would be observed as Hospital Sunday in York. It was the one “particular” Sunday in the year upon which the offertories in practically all the places of worship were devoted to the one object, the funds of the County
IT might be the season of good will, but York City must stop presenting opposition teams with goals so soon after finding the net themselves. Ideally, before the Christmas decorations come down. Billy Kee’s point-earning equaliser, scored swiftly
A RESCUE for troubled shoe retailer Barratts could be on the cards as York-based Pavers steps in to buy its rival out of administration. It is understood that Pavers has put in an offer to buy part of the Barratts business, which fell into administration
LEEDS United emerged from the Keepmoat windtunnel in bright and breezy mood with a 3-0 win which blew them back into the top six of the Sky Bet Championship. The margin of victory was harsh on struggling Doncaster Rovers who were controversially
TADCASTER Albion’s lead at the top of the Northern Counties East League premier division was cut to three points as they drew 2-2 at ten-man Thackley. The Brewers stretched their unbeaten run to 24 matches, but Barton Town Old Boys closed the gap
THE top four are starting to pull clear of the rest after recording wins in the York Minster Engineering Football League premier division. Old Malton St Mary’s maintained their seven point advantage but had to battle to do so, finally defeating
Pocklington Town recorded the performance of the day in division one as they ended Tadcaster Magnets’ 100 per cent record. The game ended in a 1-1 stalemate after a goalless first half. Pocklington’s James Rudd and Tadcaster’s Andrew Kitchen
The promotion race in York Minster Engineering League division two continues to heat up with the top three sides all taking maximum points. F1 Racing edged a competitive game with Strensall, finally emerging 5-3 winners after a spirited second-half
GOALS from Adam Sadler and Jamie Potter were not enough as Kirkbymoorside put one hand on the division four championship trophy with a 3-2 victory at rivals South Milford. The Ryedale side, who switched to the York Minster Engineering League from
Honours were even in the top of the table clash in division three between Ouseburn United and Sporting Knavesmire as the teams fought out a 2-2 draw. Chris Simpson put Ouseburn in front, only for Tom Williams to level for Knavesmire. Simpson
YORK residents will have the chance to design their own stained glass window, meet Romans, or go behind the scenes at the historic Fairfax House, in the 19th York Residents’ Festival next month. Fifteen new attractions and events have been added
A TRIO of Yorkshire youngsters figured as England Under-19s went down by 47 runs to Pakistan in their latest tri-nations clash in the United Arab Emirates. Stamford Bridge all-rounder Will Rhodes took 3-43 from seven overs and Sheriff Hutton Bridge
SCINTILLATING Selby RUFC conjured their best performance of the season to knock Doncaster Phoenix off the top of the Yorkshire One table. The Swans won a superb Sandhill Lane contest 25-15 to leave them securely in eighth place heading into the
STRUGGLING Malton & Norton were sucked into the North One East relegation battle after a 29-14 home defeat by Alnwick. The Ryedale side are fourth from bottom heading into the Christmas break, only one point above the drop zone. Midway
North Yorkshire trainer Mark Johnston, only four winners short of equalling his best-ever score of 216 set in 2009, can inch a step closer to his milestone at Wolverhampton this afternoon. The Middleham handler saddles nap selection Power Up in
A NORTH Yorkshire power station is at risk of closing with the loss of 800 jobs after plans to convert it from burning coal to biomass were dealt a shattering blow by the Government. Another 2,000 new jobs which would be created if the scheme at
THE accused killer of antiques dealer Peter Battle had behaved like a “cornered feral animal” in a case which was “a reminder of the human capacity for chilling inhumanity,” a jury heard. Graham Richardson was a “cold hearted cold blooded murderer
VIKINGS and panto legend Dame Berwick Kaler played their part as York’s annual Festival Of Angels transformed the city centre into a Christmas wonderland. The weekend festival featured live ice carving and more than a dozen ice sculptures, including
THE National Railway Museum in York is to host a music festival next year. The MOR Music Festival’s main stage will be in Station Hall, with acoustic acts travelling around on a 1913 directors carriage, and additional acts playing in the sections
A WOMAN has appealed for help in finding her cat, Sooty, after the pet escaped from a carrying box while being taken to a York vet for dental treatment. Pauline Martin said the female black and white cat disappeared across Bootham Park. “She is
YORK Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) has warned it will need more resources to cope with soaring demand for help when Universal Credit is introduced. The charity says York residents will need expert, personalised advice to cope with the upheaval caused
YORK’S community carol concert has raised more than £4,000 for good causes after selling out, with demand for tickets outstripping the supply. The concert, staged yesterday afternoon at a packed Barbican, left organiser Graham Bradbury delighted
A SURVEYOR from North Yorkshire who is aiming to break the record for the fastest Atlantic crossing in a rowing boat has been battling to make up time after being blasted in a three-day storm. Dan Howie, of Little Smeaton, near Northallerton, and
Music derived from or influenced by the Italian Baroque illuminated Friday’s candlelit concert, which featured soprano Bethany Seymour and trumpeter Niels Tilma. Handel’s Eternal Source of Light Divine opened the evening, with the soloists calling
Any finalist at the Leeds International Piano Competition demands attention. As runner-up in last year’s event, Louis Schwizgebel had tongues wagging as soon as his York appearance was announced by the British Music Society. His programme of Mozart
THE boss of a law firm whose offices in York closed suddenly has reassured clients their legal documents are safe. Danny Richardson, senior partner at Richardson & Co, which had offices in Peckitt Street, near Clifford’s Tower, spoke to The
A YORK MP has said almost 1,000 acres of green belt land around the city is being “unnecessarily” kept back for potential development after a 15-year planning blueprint runs its course. City of York Council’s draft Local Plan, covering the city
Roisin Camplin, eight, enjoyed a visit to the Mansion House in York as her prize for designing this year’s civic Christmas card. Roisin, from Upper Poppleton, York, triumphed in the competition to design a card with her colourful creation showing
OUR Deliverer Of The Year competition is giving you the chance to show your appreciation for the unsung heroes who bring newspapers to your door whatever the weather. We want you to nominate your delivery boy or girl if you think they deserve it
A SERVICE which provides essential support and advice to parents and carers across York has won a national award. City of York Council's York Family Information Service was given the National Association of Families Information Services Family
HUNDREDS of toys, tins of food and other gifts have poured in to The Press offices as generous readers get behind our annual Toys & Tins Appeal. The drive to spread some festive cheer among York’s needy this Christmas has been given a special
THIS is Berwick Kaler’s fifth Aladdin in his 35-year damehood at York Theatre Royal. The last came in 2005, and for all his self-mockery that he dishes up the “same old rubbish” each winter, the truth is very different. Dame Berwick moves with
THE Coca Cola lorry may have been and gone, but York has a new Christmas truck in residence. The new owners of Copmanthorpe Recreational Centre have created a travelling Santa’s Grotto inside a 42ft lorry. Open now until Christmas Eve, the
THREE York councillors have signed up to be part of the city’s team of snow wardens following cuts to its winter gritting network. Chris Steward, George Barton and Paul Doughty, who represent the Rural West York, Wheldrake and Strensall wards respectively
