THE air conditioning unit on the roof of a coach was damaged when it struck the underside of a railway bridge in Leeman Road, York, at 4.54 pm this afternoon. A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said the vehicle was briefly stuck, closing the road
THE number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance in York has fallen to its lowest level since before the recession started. New unemployment figures show there were 1,931 claimants last month, a decrease of 191 from March and of 967 since April
A GULF war veteran and his disabled wife who were facing eviction because of the bedroom tax have had a council decision against them overturned. The couple from Ryedale, who live with their daughter in a three bedroom house, could have been kicked
THE first phase of York Racecourse's redevelopment has been completed in time for today's season opener following negotiation work by Langleys Solicitors. The York-based law firm, which has offices in Micklegate, acted for York Racecourse in talks
A POCKLINGTON beef supplier which reported revenues of £1.1 million and runs a butchers in the town has been acquired by Crawshaw Group. W F Burtons, which trades as East Yorkshire Beef, has been taken over by the listed business following the
A NORTH Yorkshire manufacturer of tube bending machines has won an order from British Airways for its new aircraft. British Airways has called on the expertise of Scarborough-based Unison to provide an engineering solution for its new fleet of
CONFIDENCE is returning to York and North Yorkshire's businesses as almost nine out of ten reveal investment plans. According to new research by Yorkshire Bank, 89 per cent of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region said they plan
A YORK estate agent picked up an award at the Estate & Letting Agent Awards 2014 after only two years trading. Wishart Estate Agents, based in Blake House, claimed the Gold Award in the Yorkshire & Humber region The award was announced
A NEW has revealed company formation numbers in Harrogate fell last year while company closures were on the rise. After a record year in 2012, last year saw company formation numbers drop in Harrogate according to Duport.co.uk Over the course
PUPILS from a York school stepped back in time at the weekend to the 1950s. Youngsters from The Mount private school looked at what life was like for boarders in the fifties when they recreate a boarding bedroom for the school's annual Family Day
A YORK school played host to two authors this week, who arrived to talk about the life of a writer and do creative writing workshops with the children.Tanya Landman, author of the Goldsmith's Daughter, Apache and the Poppy Fields Mysteries; and teen
A pen-and-ink panorama of medieval York was unveiled by architect Edwin Ridsdale Tate 100 years ago. Stephen Lewis tells the story behind the picture. HERE is York as you will never have seen it before – at least, not unless you're a regular visitor
SAM Lee is a late convert to folk music, now on a mission to shake it from its torpor. “I’d been drawn to world music first; that was on my dial when I was growing up,” says Sam, who plays the National Centre for Early Music in York on Sunday night
WHILE the lure of the YO1 festival attracted many, another visit almost passed unnoticed. In an village near York a smaller crowd was gathering. Of musicians. Feted Los Angeles band Kan Wakan brought six musicians, keyboards, guitars and drums
IT has been five long years since Claudia Lawrence disappeared. The York chef spoke to her parents on the telephone on the evening of Tuesday, March 17, 2009, and seemed in high spirits. But the next day she failed to turn up for work at the University
YORK races get under way at Knavesmire today. The racecourse – already one of the country’s finest – will be looking better than ever thanks to the first phase of its £5 million refit. Best of all, the start of racing heralds a festival of great
YOUR item on May 7 regarding the report that has been presented to the council about the Lendal Bridge closure does not come as an eye opener. I always knew that the scheme/trial would come in for criticism and that is just what it got; from people
PEOPLE with diabetes, whether they have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, have to manage their diet and medication and exercise in order to stay well. We know that this can be difficult. We are happy to supply people with a free information pack to help
IN HIS reply to Gill Tidmus-Whitings’s letter Dave Ruddock states that we will never know exactly how many RAF personnel were killed in the attack on York. Although I have not examined these records myself, I have no doubt that full details of
IN VIEW of The Press letters about the commemorative plaque near St Martin le Grand church to the French pilot Yves Mahe, recently by the French ambassador, may I refer to the wording on this plaque. The words are: ‘P/O Yves Mahe 1919-1962. Free
WELL, it happened. I knew it would. But it had sat in the cupboard too long and the job had to be tackled sometime. So now as I sit here chomping on my bloodied sandwiches, I have to wonder why, in this day and age, given the obsession with health
READING about the antics of our postal delivery service always sends me spinning down memory lane. I well remember the good old days when we had a job distinguishing a postman from a policeman. Anyone in those days who interfered with HM mail received
HAVING some time ago promised my wife a free day out at any venue of her choice if a day went by without a mention or photograph in The Press of either councillors James Alexandra or Julie Gunnell. Just when I thought the day had arrived, up pops
IT IS a shame that in game of such importance only 252 away supporters were in attendance – albeit not surprising seeing as Fleetwood are basically a non-league club that has had money thrown at it by an entrepreneur to try and rival Blackpool.
I READ with disbelief and disgust about the treatment meted out to Brian Watson by the party he has devoted his life to. The alleged reasons for the cavalier attitude of the selection panel as reported make absolutely no sense at all when levelled
THE treatment that Cllr Brian Watson has received from his party is dreadful. Brian has worked tirelessly and devotedly for the citizens of York for many years, has been the voice of reason in difficult situations during that time and always been
WHERE is AP Cox? I miss his letters very much Hope he hasn’t lost his touch. Has he been on a cruise Or a trip to the moon? Whatever the reason, Come back to us soon. Helen Barton, Rose Garth, Upper Dunsforth, York.
WE AT Heart Research UK are appealing for volunteers to help us out at the Great Yorkshire Bike Ride, an annual charity fund-raising event over the 70 miles between Wetherby and Filey on June 21. We need 11 volunteers to help out at marshalling
LAST week our daughter and the two grandchildren came to stay from their home in Switzerland. High on the agenda was a return to the NRM. Our trip started well with minimal congestion on the way into York. Arriving, we paid £9.50 to park. The
GPs wish to charge patients for appointments. Does that mean we can expect to be seen on time, not 50 minutes later? Peter Rickaby, West Park, Selby.
100 years ago Women who adopted the craze for highly coloured hair were, according to an American Journal, now using face powders in colours to match their hats and dresses. Just now a not unattractive shade of lavender found most admirers; but
100 years ago At the Bulmer East Petty Sessions, held at York Castle, John Magson, haycutter, Old Earswick, had been summoned for riding a bicycle without a light. Police Constable Manging stated that on May 5 he was on duty on the York and
I AM no fan of the Labour Party in any way, but I find it difficult to understand how this party could end 35 years of hard work put in by Brian Watson. And have they actually chosen the right person? I could give you four names of councillors
I AM sure readers such as myself reading about the sudden de-selection of Cllr Brian Watson by the Labour Party will be wondering who will be next on the ‘hit list’. Many of us have had Brian’s support in the past with many problems and there was
AS A resident of Guildhall ward and someone who is generally active in his local community, it staggered me to read that Cllr Brian Watson has been deselected by the Guildhall ward party on the grounds that he is not sufficiently active within his
PUTTING local politics before the concerns of residents is exemplified by the decision to de-select Labour councillor Brian Watson (The Press, May 9). The selection panel obviously thought that doorstep campaigning was more important than holding
I HAVE now received four leaflets from parties putting forward candidates for the European Parliament. All had MEPs elected at the last election. The leaflets deal at length on issues of British House of Commons politics over which the MEPs, if
I WONDER how many people read Dr Mick Phythian’s letter in The Press of May 10 about the TTIP (Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership) at all, or with real comprehension. I am still struggling with this issue; struggling in the sense of
IT IS about time that the Queen gave way for someone younger. The Duke of Edinburgh is getting to a stage were he has problems fulfilling his duties and Prince Charles has been carrying out a lot of official engagements. Really, it is about
IT WAS great to see York MP Hugh Bayley asking questions last week in Parliament about when Minister for Justice Chris Grayling is going to set up a meeting and hopefully consultation on the reburial of King Richard III. I would, however, like
THERE seems to have been some confusion and misinterpretation about my letter in The Press of April 26 . James Alexander seems to feel my comments were political, or that I feel single parenthood is a barrier. I do not think like that, as I
CLLR TRACEY Simpson-Laing’s letter of May 2 rightly refers to the introduction of a new use class order on April 6, 2010, by the Labour government requiring a change of use to a house in multiple occupation (HMO) needing planning permission. Unfortunately
OVER the past few weeks, fellow dog walkers alongside the River Foss made me aware of several dogs going down with a severe but short-lived bug. The other day walking near a recently felled tree, my dog went out of sight for a few seconds. Looking
OH MR Bayley, where do I begin (various past letters)? Let’s start at the very beginning, it’s a wonderful place to start... Doh indeed. Was Homer Simpson at the heart of Tory Blair’s policies? Because it was hapless New Labour that initiated
SKIPPER Russell Penn declared it is still "all to play for" when York City's bid to reach Wembley reaches a climax in the League Two play-off semi-final second leg at Fleetwood Town on Friday night. The Minstermen captain was disappointed his side's
MATTY BLAIR admitted he wanted to "go mad" after scoring Fleetwood Town's winning goal in the League Two play-off semi-final first leg but said "respect" for York City was behind his subdued celebration. The former Minstermen ace popped up at the
YORK RACECOURSE have tried to "raise the bar" as their 2014 season gets under way. As Malton trainer Richard Fahey took some of his runners round the new pre-parade ring, saddling boxes and vets facilities - the first phase in Knavesmire's £5 million
SELBY Town have announced Dave Ricardo as their new manager, with ex-Robins player Chris Dickman as his number two. Ricardo left his post at Beverley Town after two years with the Humber Premier Division side, winning the title on both occasions
YORK City's Official Golf Day at Forest Park will now take place on Monday, June 23. Past and present City players will be taking part in the 18-hole competition with the cost £160 for a team of four people, which includes an evening prize presentation
WEMBLEY hero Steve Tutill will pull on a York City shirt at Bootham Crescent again for this month's charity match against an Emmerdale Cast & Crew team. Tutill - a member of City's 1993 League Two play-off final winning team - will be joined
PROMOTED Sheriff Hutton toppled division one champions Sessay as the 2014 Pilmoor Evening Cricket League season got under way. Visitors Sessay were made to work hard for their runs as Eddie Hull, returning 4-14, kept their batting in check with
HEWORTH ARLC 'A' snatched a 16-16 draw with Normanton Knights 'A' in the Yorkshire Men's League. Young centre Joe Deighton coolly kicked a 30-metre penalty goal to level the scores in the closing stages of the group two clash. The Villagers
STEVE Vine reached the quarter-finals of the seventh stage of the Streamline Taxis York Open Darts Championship. The York ace beat Andy Walshaw 3-2 in the first round of the knockout matches before bowing out to Yorkshire ace Brian Dawson by the
BUOYANT Yorkshire signed off from championship duties to send a powerful warning to other counties after a comprehensive innings victory over Warwickshire at Headingley inside three days. Their triumph by an innings and 155 runs enabled Yorkshire
York opens it doors for the first time today in 2014 for the opening round of the three-day Dante Festival - and mud-lovers will be in their element. Although warm and sunny weather is forecast, the monsoon-like rain showers of recent days have
CLAUDIA LAWRENCE’S friends and neighbours reacted with shock and renewed hope to the dramatic arrest of murder suspect Michael Snelling. Her mother, Joan Lawrence, welcomed the fresh investigation but said she was trying not to get her hopes up
THE arrest of the 59-year-old York man comes almost two months after detectives made a fresh appeal on BBC's Crimewatch, to mark the fifth anniversary of Claudia’s disappearance. Detective Superintendent Dai Malyn, head of the new Major Crimes
HUNDREDS of mourners have said farewell to Oscar Hughes, the York schoolboy whose brave fight against cancer sparked a massive fundraising drive. Tributes were paid at the nine-year-old's packed funeral yesterday to a 'fantastic character,' who
THE first step towards the creation of a new doctor's surgery has been taken in Pocklington. A turf-cutting ceremony was held at the site of the new Pocklington Group Practice at West Green yesterday. The new £4 million facility will replace
A shopkeeper disarmed and detained a knife-wielding drug addict when she tried to rob his convenience store, York Crown Court heard. Danielle Thornton, 21, told Adnan Muhiadeen "I need your money out of your till," and showed him her weapon, said
A FORMER mayor and friend of Jimmy Savile has been stripped of his civic honours over child sex abuse allegations. Scarborough Borough Council voted to revoke the honorary alderman and mayor status of ice cream entrepreneur Peter Jaconelli, who
A CHARITY which helps children with hearing difficulties in York has celebrated it's tenth birthday. About 200 people gathered at Stockeld Park, near Wetherby, last Saturday to celebrate a decade of work by Lollipop, which provides activities for
PLANS to turn land behind York Art Gallery into woodland and gardens have been unveiled. York Museums Trust has submitted a planning application to City of York Council for the change of use of the site, where there used to be bowling greens and
A YORK-based skin cancer nurse - who supported 400 people with the disease in York last year alone - is backing a £380,000 fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support. Lucy Skelton has worked as a Macmillan skin cancer nurse specialist based at York
YORK athlete Richard Buck has missed out on a place in the 24-strong Great Britain team for the inaugural IAAF World Relay Championships in the Bahamas later this month. Britain will send men’s and women’s teams in the 4x100 metres and 4x400m to
DETECTIVES in York are still searching for Thomas Metcalf, who is wanted for recall to prison. Metcalf, 25, failed to comply with the terms of his release licence after being released from prison on Wednesday, April 23. He had served part of a
THE Battlegroup North launched an “invasion” of the Yorkshire Air Museum at the weekend. There were more than 200 historic military vehicles at the gathering, under the organisation of the Yorkshire Military Vehicle Trust. The event also featured
York students are being urged to claim refunds for their term-time TV licence as they prepare for the long vacation. TV Licensing is reminding undergraduates and others living away from home during term-time they may be entitled to a £36.67 refund
A WOMAN with a history of drug dealing has kept her freedom after police raided her home. Amanda Carol Scott, 50, had already served a four and a half year prison sentence for possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply them and a nine-month
PLANS for a massive new town near York have been criticised by housebuilders and planning experts. Liberal Democrat councillors say concerns have been raised about the suitability of the suggested site for Whinthorpe, a 5,500-home development proposed
COMPETITORS came from far and wide to take part in the popular open sheep dog trials at Escrick Park, near York, over the weekend. This was the eighth year in succession that the trials have been held at the venue. Those taking part came from
A GROUP of 1940s scholars from Bootham School has reunited to remember their schooldays, 70 years on. Organiser Ambrose Maufe was joined by 20 former schoolmates and their partners at The Grange Hotel, before a weekend of full weekend of events
CITY MP Hugh Bayley MP has visited York College to congratulate students and staff on their recent Ofsted success. Mr Bayley went to the college after it received an "Outstanding" Ofsted inspection report, and took part in the Student of the Month
YORK is to stage one of its biggest jobs fairs ever in a bid to help the city's unemployed into work. A total of 50 employers will be be on hand at the event, which is being staged by City of York Council in partnership with York's job centre.
T-SHIRTS, baseball caps, mugs and pens have all been produced by City of York Council to celebrate cycling in York for the Grand Depart. They are printed with an eye-catching yellow and black design featuring iconic landmarks from the city’s skyline
TENOR Russell Watson will help launch a weekend of celebrations in York ahead of the Tour de France. Russell Watson, will join X Factor favourites Rough Copy and Union J, and Kian Egan of Westlife-fame are among the line-up for a star-studded concert
HELP is at hand for former servicemen and women in North Yorkshire struggling to re-integrate into civilian life having returned from a war zone. SPACES, the Single Persons Accommodation Centre for the Ex-Services run by housing association Riverside-ECHG
Tourists and visitors stared in amazement as more than 60 children dressed for bed and carrying teddy bears walked into Deans Park in the middle of the day. They were the youngest pupils from nearby The Minster School taking part in a sponsored
THE owners of a friendly local shop where the service is “second to none” have been named as two of York’s unsung heroes. Shopkeepers Helen and Stephen Weston live above their business and work at Macrae’s First Stop in Huntington Road, going out
LOCAL historian Alan Clark will be stepping out on a sponsored walk along paths around Haxby and Wigginton this weekend (Saturday May 17) to raise cash for a memorial to veterans of the First World War at Haxby Memorial Hall. Mr Clark, 77, said
Main St Heslington York YO10 5EA Phone: 01904 413 433 Website: http://www.thederamorearmsyork.co.uk Facebook: facebook.com/TheDeramoreArms Twitter: @TheDeramoreArms The Deramore Arms is a welcoming pub in the York suburb of Heslington
