COMEDIAN Al Murray has been announced as the headline act for York's new 10-day comedy festival. Famed for his Pub Landlord act, Al Murray will star on the opening night of The Great Yorkshire Fringe. The festival, starting on July 24, is the
This year is the bicentennial of the Battle of Waterloo, and retired York teacher Stephen Gavin is sharing the extraordinary diary of a relative who was there. JOHN WOODCOCK reports. "The sun rose beautifully. The artillery of both armies had commenced
Breast cancer survivor Sarah Brightmore is supporting a campaign to encourage people to spot the early signs of cancer. Kate Liptrot reports. A NORTH Yorkshire mum-of-two who has survived cancer is supporting a national campaign to encourage people
THE fiery kebabs launched on our new menu at El Piano, York, last week, are fab, spicy “meaty” treats, writes Elaina Smith. They are so easy to make and so appealing. They make a great finger food and a welcome addition to any party. As
A FEW small changes can give you a head start on seasonal allergies and boost your vitality in time for summer. It may seem a bit early in the season to be talking about hayfever but preparing your body now with the right foods and nutrients can
AS a lad growing up in the 1940s, Geof Dickson lived on Wellington Street. From his bedroom window, he had a grandstand view over the old West Yorkshire Road Car depot off Barbican Road, where more than 100 vehicles, including double-decker buses,
DETECTIVES have arrested a York man on suspicion of the murder of Claudia Lawrence. Police are also conducting fresh searches in connection with the suspected murder of the University of York chef, who has now been missing for six years. North
ADAM LYTH described his 15th first-class century as one of his most important after helping to put Yorkshire in pole position at the end of day two against the MCC in Abu Dhabi. Lyth believes the presence of England Test captain Alastair Cook in
Local historian Peter Stanhope has been in touch about a photograph we carried in Yesterday Once More a few weeks ago showing Fossgate sometime at the turn of the last century. The photograph, which was supplied Press reader Bryan Thornton, was
A BOMBER given an "unlucky" name returned to the spotlight for a unique photoshoot. The Handley Page Halifax bomber, Friday the 13th, survived 128 operations during the Second World War and was the complete opposite to what its name suggested for
The second in Megi Rychlikova's blogs as she prepares to ride the Tour de Yorkshire cycletta for women. All winter, my cycling has been restricted to commuting in town or riding fantasy rides on fixed bikes in a gym in front of a screen showing
DANCE students from York College cleaned up at the European Dance Championships in Paris. Final year Extended Diploma Dance students enjoyed an exciting half term in Paris at the European Dance Championships. Not only did they place first in
BROWNIES and Scouts will join community volunteers from across York to tidy up the city. City of York Council’s Big Spring Clean 2015 weekend will run from March 27 to March 29 with 58 events planned to take place. Everyone from Brownie packs
A SCOUT group is unable to accept any more youngsters looking for an adventure unless it enlists the help of more volunteers. First Strensall Scouts was set up by Philip Roberts last month when he realised Cubs were outgrowing the organisation
A FISH and chip shop worker turned dog groomer has won a scholarship place with a German clipper brand. Alison Burton, who launched Yor Dogs professional dog grooming in Haxby, is one of only five people in the country to be selected for training
CLARKE Carlisle has been told a driving ban is "inevitable" after he admitted drink driving. Deputy District Judge Margaret Dodds today told Carlisle he would be disqualified when he next appears at London's Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court
A CUSTOM built bus made by a North Yorkshire manufacturer has been given to the London Transport Museum as part of a new feature. Selby-based Optare gifted a custom-built version of one of its Solo midi buses for the museum's new All Aboard family
THE history and culture of Ryedale is to be promoted by a marketing and business development consultancy based in the same area. A Fresh View, based in Bulmer, near Welburn, has been appointed by Ryedale District Council to deliver a new marketing
A WETHERBY-based coffee company is looking to grow its number of outlets with a new package for prospective retailers. Wicked Coffee Company is launching its Proudly Serving initiative to make it easier for businesses to offer a fully branded coffee
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has sold its shares in Clifton Moor retail park as part of a shake-up of its property portfolio. The move is part of a deal with property investment company British Land, which previously shared ownership of part of Clifton
100 years ago We were informed by the Chief Constable of York (Mr J Burrow) that the alarm siren which would be used in the event of an air raid on the city would be tested at the Electricity Works at 3pm on Wednesday, for the purpose of making
HOW many encores is one man worth? Paul Weller did two, but had a packed York Barbican had its way, we’d still be listening to the Modfather right now. This was a blistering set, even by Weller’s standards. And compared to the vast surrounds
This choir is a lynchpin of York’s musical scene. Under director Nicholas Carter, the luxurious beauty of their sound belies their non-professional status. The Micklegate Singers were a delight to listen to: ensemble top-notch, intonation secure
IT TAKES a daring, committed choir to present a concert combining Renaissance and contemporary sacred music, let alone a programme of only four works, including substantial compositions from each period. Last Friday, The Ebor Singers did so and
TWO armed robbers in wigs and women's clothing held up Boston Spa post office. Police are urgently appealing for witnesses to help them track down the suspects after they were called at 9.30am yesterday while the armed robbery was still going on
MUSICIANS and other performers from across York are preparing to showcase their talents at a big charity concert at York Barbican next Sunday. The Lord Mayor of York's charity gala is part of Cllr Ian Gillies' drive to raise funds for his two charities
SOFIA Lund was born with a condition which affects just one in four million and needs at least four open heart operations. The baby girl from Acomb, who has the very rare TAR (thrombocytopenia with absent radius) Syndrome, was born with no bones
LEEDS United boss Neil Redfearn hailed a “fair result” after his side were held to a 1-1 draw by Sky Bet Championship basement side Blackpool. Gary Madine had given Blackpool the lead just before the break, but Italian forward Mirco Antenucci struck
Thousands of slices of cake could bring sweet success to tourist attractions and businesses across much of North Yorkshire under a major new initiative launched today. Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss is backing the decision by The North York
TADCASTER Albion’s title challenge took another knock as a late Athersley Recreation equaliser denied them a crucial win in the Northern Counties East League premier division. Without a win in seven games in all competitions, the 1-1 draw leaves
JAKE DUCKWORTH and Danny Owers hit a brace apiece for York Minster Engineering League division two leaders Sporting Knavesmire as they beat Wilberfoss 7-0. Knavesmire’s haul was completed by efforts from Alex Dale, Danny Smith and Ryan Gothard.
RICCALL United ousted in-form Dringhouses 3-1 to move eight points clear at the top of the York Minster Engineering Football League premier division. Reigning champions Old Malton St Mary’s are the only side capable of overhauling the leaders with
POCKLINGTON RUFC made it six wins from their last seven North One East games with a 35-21 home victory over Percy Park. Though Pocklington ended with a five touchdowns, a try bonus and a 14-point winning margin, the game was in the balance throughout
PUPILS from Bishopthorpe Infant School donned their superhero gear and pedalled to school on Friday in aid of Sustrans’ Big Pedal competition. This is the first year that Bishopthorpe Infant School has been involved in The Big Pedal. The school
YORK RUFC dropped out of the top three in Yorkshire One after a 24-17 home defeat by Hullensians. The Clifton Parkers slipped to fourth in the table following their defeat by the lowly visitors and Middlesbrough’s win at Wath. The visitors
ANDREW MULLEN, who will miss the start of the domestic Flat turf season this weekend because of an important date in Dubai, can take the honours on a much lesser stage at Wolverhampton this afternoon. A double on nap selection Sleet and Fantasy
THE A64 between York and the A1 could be upgraded into a European-style expressway to boost safety and improve drivers' journeys. Highways England, which will replace the Highways Agency from April 1, is planning to upgrade key A-roads across the
FOR Daniel Betts, playing lawyer Atticus Finch in Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird is "an absolute honour and an absolute peach of a role". When asked if this had always been a part he wanted to play, Daniel said he curled up into a tiny ball
OUT on a limb – that’s what we are. York is traditionally the historical capital of Yorkshire but in today’s economic and political climate we’re far from it. Which is why we’ve thrown our lot in with the local councils in West Yorkshire to form
MILLTHORPE School headteacher, Trevor Burton believes there are difficult times ahead and working in partnership with other York schools would be the best way to ensure high standards of education for pupils aged three to 16. The proposal would
TIME and again we have written about York's housing crisis and one innovative solution comes from Yorspace, a group that aims to help people find a way onto the housing ladder by developing intermediate affordable housing along co housing principles
ONCE again Ukip make a sweeping statement that cannot be backed up with any logical reasoning to it. A quick easy-to-read point that doesn’t actually make any sense. But in this hurried world, gullible people will not look beneath the bland rhetoric
IT IS quite sobering to note the number of readers who have written in to complain about the all-women shortlist used by Labour to select their candidate for May’s election. Not one, however, has come up with a different, let alone better, mechanism
I WAS surprised to see in The Press of March 18 that plans for a 130-home development on Boroughbridge Road, between Trenchard Road and Wheatlands House, are at such an advanced stage. This potential development site was slipped into the council
THE University of York’s political group’s living wage referendum win has demonstrated that working in partnership on important issues can be done (The Press, March 19), something councillors elected this May should seek to follow. The Living Wage
I SHARE Richard Bridge’s view (Letters, March 19) on the social and moral need to provide low-cost housing in York, particularly in those areas that are fast becoming the exclusive domain of high-earning professionals. But perhaps he and I should
The Lord Mayor stepped back in time when he and members of York Golf Club marked the start of its 125th anniversary year in Victorian style. Cllr Ian Gillies, gents' captain Ralph Magee and lady captain Hilary Bogue used hickory clubs instead of
A CHARITY shop in York is selling Dream Catchers hand made by Indian women to support themselves and their families. It's donated, run by the John Lally International Foundation, is displaying the very colourful Dream Catchers in the window of
MONEY raised at a Las Vegas-themed ball will help pay for equipment to teach life-saving training skills to hospital staff. The Viva Las Vegas ball will be held on June 20 at the National Railway Museum and will include music and a three-course
YORK’S sixth jobs fair has been hailed a huge success after attracting more than 1,100 people. Visitors to the event, which was held at York Railway Institute were able to meet 74 exhibitors, the highest number yet to attend, as they looked for
CAMPAIGNERS behind an innovative bid to create community-owned housing will have to wait until after the election to hear if their plans have succeeded. The future of Oliver House, in Bishophill, could have been decided by council leader Dafydd
STUDENT housing can be built in empty former council offices in the city centre after planners had a change of heart over noise nuisance. Listed buildings on George Hudson Street, which have lain empty since the City of York Council moved out in
Update: The accident has now been cleared, and traffic is returning to normal. THE A64 is down to one lane heading out of York towards Leeds at Bilbrough following a crash. A blue VW Golf and silver Renault Clio collided close to the exit sliproad
THREE York schools are looking to band together to become the city's first primary and secondary academy trust. The move would see the trio of South Bank schools, Millthorpe, Knavesmire and Scarcroft work together to share expertise in a move that
