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JASON GILLESPIE has backed Adam Lyth to make the step up to Test cricket if called upon after scoring his fifth LV= County Championship century of the season to put Yorkshire on course for a Roses win at Emirates Old Trafford.At the halfway stage of this

SENIOR York and North Yorkshire councillors are being urged to press ahead next week with controversial plans for a £1.4 billion pound incinerator. The plant at Allerton Park, near Knaresborough, which would dispose of non-recycled household and

A RAILWAY signalman responsible for monitoring 16 unmanned level crossings was engaged on another call seconds before a tragic collision, ‎an inquest heard today. ‎Derek Emmerson, a signaller for 18 years, was manning the box at Malton when pensioner

Adam Lyth has scored his fifth LV= County Championship century of the season to put Yorkshire in a very strong position at tea on day two against Lancashire at Emirates Old Trafford. Replying to the Red Rose side’s 278, Yorkshire have reached 273

FEWER than 10 percent of York people who have residents' discount parking badges have bought the new passes they need for cut price parking in York from today. According to figures found by Liberal Democrat councillor Ann Reid, only 3382 new Minster

READER Leslie Barber got in touch about a feature in last week's Press asking if anyone knew what had happened to the twin cupolas which once stood at York's cattle market in Paragon Street. Leslie, 84, doesn't know what the ultimate fate of the

AN inspirational new film shows the work being done at The Retreat in York and tells of how it has changed the lives of mental health patients, writes health reporter Kate Liptrot. “I never really knew what normal was”, Cait Glover explains to

FATHER-OF-TWO Johnny Pearson's life was saved when a stranger donated stem cells. The pair became friends and raised thousands for charity by running in the London Marathon together. By health reporter Kate Liptrot. EARLIER this year Johnny Pearson

I KNEW the first question was coming. We'd scarcely settled around the kitchen table in my home off Fishergate when Hazel Anderson fixed me with a look. Not a pushy look, or a judgemental one, just ... a look "Do you have a bicycle?" she asked.

I FIRST tried this amazing Banana Bread recipe when it was made by family friend Momma B - the mum of my sister’s partner, Phil. It’s a Ghanaian recipe great for using up over-ripe bananas. I asked for the recipe, and since then it’s become

I’M OFTEN asked for an exercise to help strengthen a muscle area, or an exercise to help relieve stiffness or pain in a certain place. But when they come along to a movement session with me we often work on a completely different part of their

Are there any life skills that orchestral playing leaves untouched? As activities go, it seems to tick all the boxes: communication, teamwork, diplomacy, flexibility, technical skill, individual and collective responsibilities – all within the

THE John Wilson Orchestra will mark the 50th anniversary of composer Cole Porter’s death with a new album of his Hollywood classics next month and an accompanying autumn tour. Cole Porter In Hollywood will be released on October 6 on Warner Classics

YORK City boss Nigel Worthington is not planning to field a much-changed side for tomorrow night's Johnstone's Paint Trophy tie at Barnsley. Many clubs have used the competition to rotate their squad in the past, leading to a rule that states at

A NORTH Yorkshire businessman who chairs the region's Local Enterprise Partnership has been appointed as the next Lord-Lieutenant for the county. Barry Dodd, who is chairman of global graphic manufacturer GSM Group, based in Wetherby, will take

WETHERBY wind turbine specialist Earthmill has raised more than £1.2 million through the UK’s first crowd-funded investment aimed at farm-scale turbines. The fund, set up to allow people to invest in wind turbines, has closed a month ahead of target

A COUPLE who run a growing organic food business have welcomed new research into the benefits of eating more healthily. Iain and Liz Pocklington, who run Riverford from Crayke near Easingwold, are delighted after a new scientific paper released

HARROGATE Chamber of Trade and Commerce has opened bookings for its Annual Dinner, taking place this year on October 17. Held at the Cedar Court Hotel, it will include a three-course meal, as well as entertainment from the Gilbert and Sullivan

A YORK licensing specialist is highlighting trend away from ‘vertical drinking’ and urges new licence applicants to focus on a family friendly environment John Walker, senior partner and licensing specialist at York-based solicitors Guest Walker

WES FLETCHER is set to make his first York City start since mid-February in tomorrow night’s Johnstone’s Paint Trophy tie at Barnsley. Last season’s 13-goal top scorer came off the bench for a fourth successive match during Saturday’s 0-0 stalemate

OWNING a pet is a wonderful thing. They don’t answer back, offer non-judgmental solace when you’re feeling blue and provide endless companionship as well as hours of entertainment. We’ve got eight guinea pigs that live in a large wheelie hen house

YORK City’s unusual start to the season is beginning to draw attention from Football League record compilers. Saturday’s 0-0 stalemate with Wycombe means City have now shared the spoils in each of their first five league fixtures and that is just

YORK’S Simon Dyson put the slice of pie into Piedmont to savour a top-ten finish in the Italian Open. A weekend of memorable golf was produced by the 36-year-old player to bag a tie for seventh spot at the Circolo Golf complex in Turin. Healthily

REIGNING York Minster Engineering Football League premier division champions Old Malton St Mary’s underlined their title credentials yet again. They took their season’s start to four straight wins after an impressive 8-2 demolition of Easingwold

HARROGATE Railway Athletic proved the sole survivor of the three North Yorkshire sides pitched into preliminary round action of the FA Trophy. The Evo-Stik League division one north side advanced into the next round but only after a late, late

NEIL REDFEARN bought the next Leeds United head coach some precious time as he oversaw a 1-0 Championship victory over fellow strugglers Bolton at Elland Road. Promoted from Academy manager to caretaker head coach in the wake of David Hockaday’

YORKSHIRE are in control of the Roses match after a healthy opening day with ball and bat against Lancashire at Emirates Old Trafford yesterday. Jack Brooks, Ryan Sidebottom and Adil Rashid all claimed three wickets as the Red Rose, reduced to

BATTLING York Cricket Club kept alive hopes of retaining their Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League title for another week. A hard-earned victory over Cleethorpes means the title race looks set to go down to the wire. A late burst

EASINGWOLD maintained their Hunters York & District Senior Cricket League drive for the premier division runners-up spot when they defeated fourth-placed Fenner by four wickets. Will Parker made 27 for the Hull-based side, but Paul Redshaw’

BOTTOM-PLACED Sheriff Hutton were dismissed for only 80 at Dringhouses and went on to lose by just two wickets which is likely to confirm their relegation from division two north. George Wilson poached a fine 6-32 for the winners before team-mate

RUNS flowed at Huby where the hosts made 249 and then Woodhouse Grange replied with 201-5 in division three north. There were Huby half-centuries from Sam Peel with 64 and Jack Mead, who made 54, while S Dixon added 34. For Woodhouse, Dan Wilson

ROWNTREES & Huntington confirmed division three promotion by three wickets with Jack Hugill hitting 54. Earlier Pickering had made 167 with Ryan Taylor making 35 and Charlie Marwood 38 as Alex Phillips bagged 4-41. Andy Routledge made 34

YORK Rugby Union Club’s bid to make an early mark in the Yorkshire Shield was denied when their hosts Old Rishworthians cancelled the game, giving York a bye. But there were emphatic wins for both Malton & Norton and Selby. New-look Malton

YORK Acorn RLFC failed to answer coach Scott Rhodes’ plea to halt the rot. They perished 22-12 at home to Dewsbury Celtic for a fifth straight loss in the National Conference League first division. Acorn started brightly, centre Ryan Gallacher

THIRTY-four teams flocked to the racecourse yesterday to take part in the third annual "It's a Knockout" tournament, raising money for St Leonard's Hospice. The event smashed its previous fundraising total with £15,000 already collected and more

A DEAL rumoured to be brining Primark to the city centre is due to be completed imminently according to the new owners of the Coppergate Centre. The Press revealed last year the budget retailer had been eyeing up a move to the former Marks &

 Pictures from the Malton Stables Open Day>> MALTON’S racing community threw open their doors at the annual open day on Sunday giving a behind-the-scenes glimpse of some of the country’s leading racing yards. More than 20 trainers

AN INQUEST into the death of a young woman in York will finally take place this week - almost eight years after she died. The hearing about Naomi Coley-Rogan’s death on the railway tracks at Dringhouses in September 2006 is just one of a number

AN OVERHAUL of council arrangements in York could see new parish councils created, while others are merged or abolished in the city. The city council’s Staffing and Urgency Committee is due to meet today to launch a “community governance review

A FUNERAL date has been set for equalities campaigner and York city councillor Lynn Jeffries. As previously reported, Cllr Jeffries, 58, was found dead at her home on August 22. She was known throughout the city for her tireless work to improve

THE mother of Megan Roberts has thanked her friends and family for helping her prepare to spend a milestone birthday without her daughter. Jackie Roberts turned 50 this week, and her daughter would have turned 21 on September 16, and Jackie said

Talking of getting around York, the city’s street signs are to be overhauled so they’re easier for people with dementia to understand. That’s a great idea in principle. As we live longer more of us will suffer from the condition. But it mustn

PROTESTERS took to the streets of York on Saturday to fight against deal which they say puts the NHS under threat from international corporations. A group from the 38 Degrees campaigning organisation were in Parliament Street to publicise their

MORE details have been revealed about the funding package behind the new Community Stadium plans for York. The total cost of the Stadium and Leisure Complex - plus the replacement athletics track at Heslington West and rugby facilities at York

THE Lord Mayor of York Cllr Ian Gillies faced opposition from York Minster Bowls Club in the annual Lord Mayor’s bowls match at the weekend. The civic party were joined by councillors and friends to form a team for the annual contest at Clarence

COPMANTHORPE Parish Council is appealing for people’s views on its Neighbourhood Plan for the village. Work has been going on to compile the plan for two years, and now the parish council has launched a “pre submission consultation” to hear what

A NEW drive to tackle food poverty in our region begins today. Yorkshire Harvest, run by local councils and media outlets including The Press, aims to help vital food-poverty projects across the region replenish their stocks. Donations can

THE number of new affordable homes being built in York fell by 60 percent last year. In 2013 and 14 just 47 new affordable homes were completed in the city - down from 115 in 2012 and 13. Overall, the number of homes built fell by 28 percent -

WE all know that York is chronically congested. The question is what to do about it. In recent years millions of pounds have been invested in Park & Ride schemes which aim to reduce the number of cars coming into the city centre. The council

WHILE I have every sympathy with anyone in need of an organ transplant, I must question Tom Mitchell’s suggestion that organ donation be made compulsory (Letters, August 27). Is it not everyone’s human right to decide how their mortal remains are

THIS behaviour among firefighters, police and paramedics should be a disciplinary offence (Police officer apologises after crash scene selfies, The Press, August 29). It should be stamped out at the earliest opportunity. At their stations or public

I AM trying to find a close friend from York. I would appreciate it if you could help me to trace him. Tom Kidds is married to Debbie and his last known address was Barrett Avenue, Holgate Avenue, York. He rode a Harley Davidson motorbike and

I WAS wondering what has happened to the Henry Moore reclining bronze sculpture that preceded that of Constantine at the side of the Minster. It would be good to see it once again in some prominent position since York is sadly lacking in good public

WE WOULD like to thank Jane Cullen, founder and chair of West Bank Park Heritage Project, and her team for organising the public meeting we attended. There were more than 100 attendees from the community and it was great to see Holgate people galvanised

THE Fairness Commission should look into the actions of City of York Council in refusing to automatically refund all fines relating to Lendal Bridge. The council has said it is dropping its legal challenge to the traffic adjudicator’s ruling and

I AM saddened that I have been denied my birth-right and do not have a vote in the Scottish Referendum. However, it is clear that the campaign for independence has nothing to do with Scotland’s proud heritage and everything to do with a socialist

ON reading Sue Nelson’s report in The Press (Monday, August 26), it brought back memories of our holidays flying via Manchester airport. We returned from Munich, clean huge airport, friendly, and even if you don’t speak German, helpful staff and

COUNCILLOR James Alexander’s letter of August 30 was his usual concoction of distorted quotes from years ago as he showed the only football he cares about on the Community Stadium is a political one. From watching York City beat Man United and

WITH reference to Helen Mead’s column about PJs (The Press, August 26). Although I agree with most of what she says, has she forgotten the dreadful jeans/trousers combo women were wearing not all that long ago with the waists cut so low that they

IN RESPONSE to Mrs Summerfield’s letter of August 28, Gaza’s Hamas is a political party and social welfare organisation. It was democratically elected as the government of Palestine, and apart from running the government, it also runs schools, hospitals

LAST Saturday we travelled to the end of Spurn Point. What a great experience. The two Andy’s, driver and commentator, were good at their jobs so we were in safe hands. It did rain but the views were stunning. Thank you gentlemen. J Nicholson

PLEASE whatever you do leave, the areas behind the goals standing terraces. It will kill the atmosphere if its all seater. Ken Roberts, Chapelfields Road, York.

100 years ago Private A McGillivray, a Highlander, in a letter to his mother wrote: “Of my company only ten were unhit. I saw a handful of Irishmen throw themselves in front of a regiment of cavalry who were trying to cut off a battery of horse

A VETERAN York actor has landed a leading role in a major American television series. David Bradley, who was born in Burton Stone Lane and won a BAFTA for his role in Broadchurch but is also well known for his role as Argus Filch, the caretaker

SELBY District Council is set to embark on a house building programme to create 106 new affordable houses in the district. The council’s executive will discuss proposals on Thursday related to its Housing Development Strategy for the newly formed

A STATELY home in Ryedale is getting ready to stage an exhibition of one of the country's best loved cartoonists. Matthew Pritchard - who draws the Daily Telegraph's famous Matt cartoons, will be the focus of a show at Nunnington Hall running from

ROADWORKS are due to start at Seaton Ross today and will take five weeks to complete. The work will widen the Everingham Lane between Rytham Gate Junction and Seaton Ross Village to about 6m, and will mean the road has to be closed. A diversion

RYEDALE’S Flamingo Land theme park and zoo was the most tweeted-about Yorkshire tourist attraction in the last year. The park came out top in research by Welcome to Yorkshire, with York Minster and the National Railway Museum in second and third

Accounts of Zeppelin attacks and captured ships feature in an exhibition about the impact of the First World War on Goole which has opened in the town’s museum. The exhibition, called Goole and the Great War, has been researched by dedicated volunteers

A MOTORIST escaped injury when their car overturned into the River Foss in York this morning. The black Volkswagen Polo came off Haxby Road and ended up on its side in slow-moving water at about 5.20am today. Haxby Road was closed in both directions

WOMEN only cycling sessions are starting in Goole’s West Park on Thursday, September 11. Six weekly sessions will run, each free, from 1-2pm, and they are aimed at beginner cyclists or those who want to get back on their bikes. They are free

A PRIMARY school in York has received an award for its green activities. Headlands Primary School in Haxby was given a gold award by the Woodland Trust for getting involved in activities including tree planting, visiting a local woodland, reducing

ALMOST 6,000 York children will get free school meals when terms starts again this week. Under the new universal free school meals scheme for infant pupils - those in reception and Years 1 and 2 - approximately 5,819 children will qualify in York

FIREFIGHERS in breathing apparatus fought a tractor fire in a field near Thirsk yesterday afternoon. Two crews from Thirsk and Easingwold were sent to the scene near Carlton Husthwaite, and used hose reel jets to put out the flames.

A YORK football club has applied for planning permission for new changing facilities at its grounds. Rawcliffe Juniors wants to put two modular units on its ground on Wigginton Road, to act as shower, changing and toilet facilities, as well as

YORK is in line for a new fast food outlet under plans submitted to the city council. An application to demolish the garage and petrol station on the A1237/ A59 junction and replace it with a new petrol station, restaurant and food shop is currently

PLANS for a new health centre with a pharmacy and shops at the University of York's Heslington East campus will go on public display on Thursday, September 4. The proposed scheme would be built on the edge of the campus, and could be used by students

HALLOWEEN events in York this year will include York Maze’s Hallowscream and Stockeld Park’s Fright Night, as well as the popular ghost walks and a special "bat walk" in the grounds of a stately home. As "Europe’s most haunted city " York is reportedly

AMBULANCE workers in Unite the Union went on strike for six hours on Friday and more action is planned on Tuesday. Fifty-four union members, set to be at work, took part in the industrial action, Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust has confirmed

STREET signs in York are set for an overhaul to make them more helpful for people with dementia. The city council has employed an award winning agency to carry out a six-week consultation looking at York’s signposts, and in particular how this

A DISTRIBUTION centre near Ripon has been acquired by new owners following a £12.24 million deal. Tritax Big Box REIT has purchased the centre in Melmerby, which is currently the home of Wolseley UK under an existing lease. The deal has been