LOSING Middlesex captain Chris Rogers says Yorkshire remain his tip to win the LV= County Championship after the hosts completed a comprehensive 220-run win at Scarborough to return to the top of Division One. Australian Test opener Rogers accepted
A RESTAURANT in York has been fined thousands of pounds after breaching hygiene regulations. The Garden Of India in Fawcett Street, owned by Shahin Miah, was prosecuted by City of York Council for a total of eight offences, identified during inspections
WOODHOUSE Grange Cricket Club are one step away from a sixth Davidstow National Village Cup final. Nick Hadfield's men beat Sessay by 12 runs at the last eight stage of the competition at their home ground at Sutton-on-Derwent. Batting first
STRENSALL swimmer James Wilby is counting down the hours to the Commonwealth Games. The 20-year-old City of York Baths Club star is one of the 39-strong England team going for glory at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow next
MARCIA 'B’s Joan Hunter and Sue Smith combined to deny City Supporters a full house in their York John Smith’s Ladies Darts League division one fixture. City had top-scoring from Bev Harton and Sue Turpin, with two tons apiece, while Gina Whittaker
A NATIONAL expert has rubbished a claim that it would be a security risk to detail meetings attended by York's council chief executive. Maurice Frankel, director of the national Campaign for Freedom of Information, said the claim by City of York
THE search for John Heald, who is wanted in connection with the murder of Bei Carter, landlady of an East Yorkshire guest house, is still ongoing. Detectives from Humberside Police said the 53-year-old Rotherham man is also wanted in connection
A HEALTHY food venture launched in York by a 21-year-old entrepreneur has opened its second branch in Newcastle. UGOT, which opened eight months ago in York train station is now operating out of the newly refurbished Newcastle train station.
A LIFELONG dream to market a Yorkshire liqueur has finally come true for a former distillery chairman. Sir James Aykroyd, who lives in Birstwith, near Harrogate, has revived a tipple he first discovered 40 years ago during a business trip to Paraguay
THE office supplies firm which took over York's Wallis Business Services has acquired another company as it looks to achieve £30 million annual sales. Complete Office Solutions (COS) purchased Wallis Business Services, which had been trading from
CREATIVE construction and manufacturing firm Stage One has designed a new exhibition to showcase one of its most famous creations. The Tockwith-based company has produced a pavilion at the Museum of London to house a new gallery called Designing
A FORMER police commander turned entrepreneur has been appointed non-executive chairman for a Knaresborough-based national company. Mark Iveson, who was a lead investigator in the Great Heck Rail disaster and also managed the critical response
CREATIVE and cultural businesses in York are being offered access to funding to support apprenticeships and paid internships. City of York Council will be applying for the Creative Employment Programme funding in August on behalf on a consortium
I HAVE just read a teens’ guide to good manners. While it is all very useful - be punctual, don’t leave mobile phones on the table at mealtimes, look waiters in the eye, and say thank you, don’t talk about yourself all the time, don’t be a nasty person
IF you could build a 21st Century Eden, what would be on your wish list? Nottingham installation artist John Newling is posing this question throughout July in his city-centre residency in St Helen’s Square, York, culminating in a series of public
THE people of Acomb are a hardy bunch. We had some epic thunderstorms over the weekend, but this didn’t dampen spirits for the second ADAM festival. The festival included music, dance and arts – and even a pop-up cinema. “It’s gone amazingly
WE entirely support attempts to make York a fairer, better place to live. Compared to many northern cities, ours is prosperous and thriving. But there are still pockets of genuine poverty. As we reported last week, there are still a significant
WITH reference to letters regarding the state of York’s streets, I have four staff who work from 5am till 9am on Saturday and Sunday morning clearing the mess from the night-time revellers, a task made difficult due to many pubs closing at 4am and
GIVEN Hillsborough and hacking, and the shocking allegations of corruption in areas of government and the police, it is so important to be vigilant about the concealment of the truth. That’s why I joined supporters of the Dr David Kelly inquest
YOU couldn’t even get into the council meeting where Dave Merrett and James Alexander faced calls to resign without a ticket, yet the public benches were half-empty while people were being turned away. In the past when large crowds were expected
I ATTENDED the Council ‘pantomime’ last Thursday. It was neither funny nor entertaining. Proceedings were dragged out by indulging numerous speakers from the anti-fracking brigade to ensure as little time as possible was left for the censure motion
ARE councillors James Alexander and Dave Merrett the correct people to blame for the Lendal Bridge fiasco? As our democratically elected representatives, it was their right to demand the trial even if it was unpopular with the majority of the electorate
SURELY there can be no doubt in the mind of any right-thinking person that Russia was somehow involved in shooting down the Malaysian airliner. President Putin has made it his goal to raise Russia’s international stature, but he is his efforts
ANOTHER day, another story about the erosion of local democracy in York. Too much power in too few hands, unnecessary secrecy, spin and self-publicity, poorly thought-through decision making, political tribalism and a two-tier system where some councillors
MANY words have been written about the Lendal Bridge closure, and no doubt there will be many more. What puzzles me is the often quoted reason (excuse) for this and other costly traffic management schemes, i.e. the forecast of more congestion and even
FOLLOWING letters from Mr V King and D M Deamer, I too think amplified music in the city should be banned. Street entertainment sits well with the relaxed mood of day visitors, giving off a feeling of wellbeing. Many of these artists are talented
AS A York resident who remembers the original site of York market, it was a breath of fresh air to see it back home. This is only temporary, according to the traders I spoke to. What a shame, as they would like to stay at this site, but the council
THE surrender of the German armed forces on Luneburg Heath in 1945 was an impressive affair. How splendid the German generals looked in their smart uniforms emblazoned with Nazi medals and insignia. Mary Machen does not wish the German nation (
CHRISTIAN VASSIE (Letters, July 19) must surely realise that in party politics you are always only one step in front of a “friendly” stab in the back. It is a dirty business, inhabited by egos bigger than their talents. That is why independents
WHEN John Redpath retired as Town Crier about five years ago (Letters, July 16), I wrote to City of York Council to offer my services if I could be of any help; no reply! Since then some of my colleagues from the Loyal Company of Town Criers have
WHEN reading my paper the other day, I was interested to see an interview with Mr K Clarke,Conservative MP and recently retired Minister and was surprised to find that I agreed with almost every opinion that Mr Clarke expressed. My surprise is
ONE of York's largest employers Nestle UK has turned around losses of almost £12 million into profits topping £25 million in its last financial results. The food and drinks giant, which employs almost 1,750 staff at its chocolate factory in Haxby
THE latest locations for North Yorkshire Police's mobile speed cameras have been released. Officers will be manning the vans in the following locations for one week from tomorrow. A65 Clapham by-pass A65 Settle by-pass A629 eastbound Crosshills
THE man who fell to his death from a North Yorkshire cliff has been named by police as Malcolm Hall. Mr Hall, 51, from Skelton near Saltburn, fell from cliffs at Kettleness near Runswick Bay on Friday while collecting Whitby jet from the coastline
HOMELESSNESS has reduced in York but the city's housing crisis is intensifying for many, a new report has warned. The annual Homelessness Review by City of York Council says there have been a number of heartening success stories, but says less
FEMI Ilesanmi has insisted that being the only recognised left back on York City's books will not affect his performance levels. With City boss Nigel Worthington having assembled a "streamlined" squad for the new SkyBet League Two season, Ilesanmi's
THE contest for automatic promotion from level two in the Tyke Petroleum Men’s League is hotting up. Starbeck have stolen top spot from Knaresborough in division three, after a solid win at home to Wigginton 2. Paul Evison and Tom Collyer starred
100 years ago The Coroner had given an unusual object lesson at a South Shields inquest on the body of a two-year-old child, John Matthews, who had set fire to his flannelette shirt while playing with matches, and died two hours afterwards.
YORK surrendered their unbeaten record in division one of the IT Sports Mixed Tennis League to reigning champions Poppleton. York still lead on games difference after a defeat which saw Poppleton’s unbeaten Nick and Rebecca Turnbull win 31 games
NORTH Yorkshire trainer Peter Niven, who sent out Sugar Town to win at 33-1 at Thirsk last week, heads to Carlisle this evening aiming to complete a quick double with the lightly-raced filly. Sam James retains the ride on Sugar Town, who is burdened
YORK'S 'Fairness Conference' cost more than £18,000 to stage, including £4,000 to produce a website and £4,000 for refreshments and drinks, it has been revealed. The international conference, staged last month at the University of York, featured
A 38-year-old man has admitted robbing an elderly woman and her daughter in York on Mothering Sunday. Scott Nevison will receive a long prison sentence for his crimes,The Recorder of York, Judge Stephen Ashurst, said. Nevison, of Moore Avenue
CLIFFE edged past Wigginton 58-50 in division three of the Fulford Ladies Invitational Tennis League to climb to the top of the table. Rufforth remain third after beating Boston Spa 2, while Wistow moved off the foot of the table after a draw with
A YORK solicitor is being investigated over allegations of dishonesty and financial irregularities a year after closing his office. The Solicitors Regulations Authority (SRA) has issued an intervention order following investigations into Philip
THE chief executive of a Malton charity has been given a trio of honours. Doctor Ava Easton, head of The Encephalitis Society, has completed a PhD with a doctoral thesis on the condition – inflammation of the brain – and graduated from the University
THE cast and crew of a new adaptation of a children’s classic are preparing to perform in York. Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind In The Willows will be brought to life by York Theatre Royal’s Artistic Director, Damian Cruden, four years after a sell-out
A MAN has appeared in court charged over a knife attack in a North Yorkshire town. A 27-year-old local man was stabbed twice in the leg near the taxi rank in Station Parade, Harrogate, just after 6pm on Friday. North Yorkshire Police said an
YORK playwright Tony Bower tells the life story of James Hudson Taylor, a missionary who spread the Bible in China, in his play Hudson Taylor at Upstage Theatre, 41 Monkgate, York, tomorrow at 7.30pm and on Thursday at 2pm and 7.30pm. "Born and
First published: 11.26am, Tuesday 22 July 2014 COUNCILLORS have voted to allow a second lap dancing club in York city centre – but have called for a review of the city’s policies on such venues. The club will open on the first floor of Tokyo
BEAUTY, it is said, is in the eye of the beholder and York Dungeon is looking for a Carnivàle Queen with a difference. The attraction, which celebrates 2,000 years of York’s dark history, isn’t looking for sequins or glamour and poise, but a queen
FLASH-FLOODING caused chaos in Market Weighton after torrential rain fell in the East Yorkshire town. Humberside Fire & Rescue Service were called to numerous flooded shops and houses between 7.30pm and 9.30pm on Sunday evening after a thunderstorm
TWO motorcyclists were taken to hospital - one by air ambulance - after a crash near Tadcaster this morning. North Yorkshire Police said the accident happened at about 10am in Wighill Lane, between Tadcaster and Wighill. A spokesman said one
WORLD-FAMOUS author J.K. Rowling has appeared at a literary festival in North Yorkshire. The Harry Potter author has recently published her second crime novel under the name, Robert Galbraith. Her appearance was the fastest selling event in Harrogate
UPDATED 4.10pm: North Yorkshire Police have confirmed Kieran has been found safe and well today. POLICE are concerned for the safety of a teenager who has been missing since Saturday. Kieran Deighton, 16, left his Scarborough home at lunchtime
FIREFIGHTERS were called to homes in Harrogate and Rufforth yesterday when heavy rain and blocked drains lead to flooding in the areas. A fire service spokesman said crews helped by pumping water away from affected properties, and with advice in
YORK’S Holgate Windmill will be open from 11am to 4pm on two weekends next month – Saturday August 9 and Sunday August 10, and from Saturday August 23 to Monday August 25. Admission will cost £3 for adults and £1 for children aged 5 to 18.
A NEW campaign group claims the last remaining areas of open space across the ancient landscape of the High Wolds are under threat from a 20-mile arc of industrial turbines. Stop Wolds Wind Farms (SWWF) says it has just been launched by a number
A CEREMONY at Ripon Cathedral completed the enthronement of a new bishop for a new super diocese in Yorkshire. The Rt Reverend Nick Baines took part in three separate enthronements in the three cathedrals of Wakefield, Bradford and Ripon over several
YORK Central MP Hugh Bayley says he has won a long and acrimonious campaign for accurate figures on government spending on flood defences. The Labour MP says former Environment Secretary Owen Paterson has told him the amount will be published in
PUPILS and staff at Acomb Primary School are celebrating the end of the school year with a 'good' rating from Ofsted. Inspectors last visited the school last March and left saying the it needed improvement, but this term another inspection report
STORIES of long-lost brewers and pub landlords will be recounted this Sunday, when a new guided walk is held at York Cemetery in Cemetery Road. The "Brewers & Publicans" walk will be at 2pm, and will include information about people who made
FORMER TV presenter Selina Scott has been approached by top Tories to put her name forward for a North Yorkshire seat at next year’s General Election, according to close friends. Roderick Gilchrist, a long-time friend and media advisor to the former
POLICE are still searching for a convicted robber, who is wanted for recall to prison. Michael William Powell, 30, was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment for robbery in December, 2011 and was released in June 2014, but has displayed poor behaviour
A YORK schoolgirl who started dancing when she was three-years-old has been given a highly sought after place with the Royal Ballet. Eight-year-old Amie Wade from Haxby will now train with the prestigious ballet company in Leeds every weekend.
THE second annual ADAM festival has seen hundreds of people through the doors of cultural events across Acomb, despite horrendous weather. The festival of dance, arts and music was opened at 10am on Saturday by the Lady Mayoress of York Pat Gillies
A MURDER manhunt was last night continuing following the killing of a guest-house landlady in East Yorkshire. Humberside Police and other forces are searching for John Heald, who they described as dangerous and a suspect in the murder of Bei Carter
SUMMER workshops at York Minster this year take inspiration from the site’s thousands of years of history. The workshops throughout the summer holidays will give visitors chance to get involved in the Minster’s past and create their own souvenirs
GOOLE library is to host a special author event in coming weeks. On Tuesday, July 29, Goole library will host a drop in session with local author, Sue Hartlebury, between 11am and 1.30pm. Sue’s book supports the RNLI and is called Sea-salty
TWO male students have been threatened by a man and a woman in York. The students were sitting near the Goldmine shop in Haxby Road at about 1.20am on Friday, when they were approached by a man and a woman, who engaged them in conversation. One
YORK MP Hugh Bayley has spoken in the house of Commons on the important work done by foodbanks. On Thursday, Mr Bayley asked the Church of England’s Estates Commissioner, Sir Tony Baldry, what the church of England was doing to support foodbanks
POLICE in North Yorkshire are looking at fresh healthcare training for officers to help safeguard against deaths in custody. North Yorkshire Police said they had started “a rigorous joint commissioning process” for healthcare provision within custody
THE 93rd birthday of Rowntree Park was celebrated with a party at the weekend. Rain failed to dampen the spirits of the party which featured live music and numerous community stalls. Sue Scott, chairman of the organisation team, said: ‘‘As members
HARROGATE’S RHS Harlow Carr Gardensis running a series of family activities this summer. The Great Garden Quest is sponsored by Witan Investment Trust and encourages people to discover the garden in a new way and learn exciting skills in a programme
A VACANCY exists for a councillor on Bainton Parish Council. The parish council can fill the seat by co-opting a member. Anyone interested should contact the clerk E Brooks at South View, Church Street, Bainton, Driffield, YO25 9NJ. Alternatively
PARAMEDICS are giving a public presentation on alcohol awareness at an ambulance trust event on Tuesday. Members of the public are invited to the presentation, which will happen before the next Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust board meeting
A NEW school could be built in Selby to cope with increasing demand for pupil places. Following the opening of 1,200 properties as part of Persimmon Homes' Staynor Hall development, the need for a space at a school in the area has risen dramatically
A BEETLE that is extinct in Britain except for a 30km stretch of the banks of the River Ouse around York has survived the winter and is now breeding in the city's Museum Gardens. The Tansy Beetle, a bright green jewel of a beetle, used to be more
A COMMUNITY cafe which brings village residents of all ages together to enjoy coffee, cake and strawberry teas is going from strength to strength in York. Upper Poppleton's Coffee on the Green has become such a fixture in the village's diary that
THE TOUR de France inspired people around York to come together and celebrate, and now that community spiritedness is being praised. Two Tour de France related projects have now been nominated as Community Projects of the Year. The idea for
BRITISH Transport Police (BTP) want to identify a man, who they say exposed himself on a train between York and Thirsk. Officers said a man boarded the Trans Pennine Express service at York at 6am on Friday, June 20, and paid cash to upgrade his
CYCLISTS are being urged to sign up for a ride to raise funds for a children’s charity. The York 100 gives people the chance to cycle either 40, 67 or 102 miles for Action Medical Research on August 17. Routes set off from the University of York
A POP-UP exhibition about the First World War is on tour around libraries in East Yorkshire. “Cavalry, camels and Camaraderie” looks at the East Riding Yeomanry’s role in the Egypt and Palestine campaigns in 1915-1918 and the mini display will
MORE young people in East Riding will have the chance to enter the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) scheme, thanks to a donation from local trust. The Dewhirst Charitable Trust and East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s youth and family support service
THE people of Orsogna in Italy brought five of their city's Talami plays to York as part of the city's Mystery Plays on Waggons. The Associazione Culturale from Orsogna, a small town in the Abruzzo region brought their very own Mystery Plays, the
FINE-DODGING criminals can expect an unwelcome knock on the door over the coming days if they fail to pay what they owe to the courts. North Yorkshire Police is cracking down on more than 220 people who have failed to pay the charges handed down
