PICKERING Town Football Club have confirmed former Tadcaster Albion boss Paul Marshall as their new manager. Marshall, who took Albion to third spot in the Northern Counties East League premier division and FA Vase sixth round last season, replaces
EMERGENCY services are at the scene of a crash on the A1M. The collision involved two vehicles travelling in the southbound carriageway close to Junction 49, near Dishforth, at about 3.05pm. A spokeswoman for North Yorkshire Police said at
ANDREW GALE did not know whether to laugh or cry at the end of the second day against Somerset at Taunton, an LV= County Championship match which Yorkshire could yet lose despite posting 438. The White Rose captain was frustrated with his side’
THERE is unrest in York's original 'garden village'. The Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust wants to build a new 175-bed care home in New Earswick. Its proposals would also involve alterations to the Folk Hall, as well as demolishing the former library
MEMBERS of the Tang Hall Local History Group are researching the history of the Hungate, Walmgate and Fossgate areas of York for their next annual display at the St Aelred’s Community Centre in Tang Hall in October. Many families who were relocated
Jason Gillespie is set to stay at Yorkshire. The 40-year-old Australian now looks likely to be overlooked for the England coach’s job, with morning reports suggesting that another Australian, Trevor Bayliss, is now the frontrunner. Bayliss,
FIREFIGHTERS have helped rescue a woman who was stuck in a bath. Humberside Fire & Rescue Service said personnel 'using manipulation' assisted ambulance staff in releasing the woman from the bath at a property in Station Road, Rawcliffe, near
An exhibition showcasing stunning images of British wildlife has come to North Yorkshire. FRANCINE CLEE reports. A GREYLAG goose takes a stately promenade along the Thames, like a chubby day-tripper on a chilly London day. An eager fox licks its
INCREASING numbers of people are ringing 999 while suffering mental health distress. Kate Liptrot reports on a charity's work to ensure people in need in York don't have to rely on emergency services. A SMALL but growing number of people are calling
Ah, the joy of a cake. This one is made using white spelt flour and ground almonds, so it’s easier for most people to digest and has more nutrients than refined white wheat flour. It’s not gluten free though so if you are then just use self-raising
THREE is the magic number for York City firepower, but a four would provide maximum satisfaction. That was the view of Minstermen boss Russ Wilcox after securing his first close-season capture of striker Vadaine Oliver. As he continued the
YORK made it four wins in a row to keep up the pressure on the top two in the Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier Cricket League. Ryan McKendry claimed career-best figures of 6-38 in the nine-wicket victory over Sheffield United, before Simon
YORK IV beat Welton & Brough by seven wickets to secure their opening win of the Hunters York & District Senior Cricket League division three south season. Thomas Backhouse was the pick of the bowlers for York as he claimed figures of 3
HOSTS Malton & Old Malton lost to Bridlington by a single run in the game of the day in Hunters York & District Senior Cricket League division one. The visitors' total of 170 owed much to Casey Rudd, who finished two short of a century
DIVISION two south leaders Pocklington extended their advantage over Patrington to 24 points with an eight-wicket win over Hull Zingari in the York & District Senior Cricket League. Batting first, Hull’s Alastair Markham (74) top-scored as
LEADERS Woodhouse Grange raced to their fifth win of the Hunters York & District Senior Cricket League premier division season. Grange's match against York II lasted a total of 46 overs as Steve Burdett produced the division’s best figures
TABLE-TOPPERS Selby fell to their first defeat of the Hunters York & District Senior Cricket League division two north season at the hands of Clifton Alliance. Selby batted first and posted 231-6 as their innings was held together by in-form
DIVISION three north leaders Sheriff Hutton were seven-wicket winners over Sessay in another dominant display in the Hunters York & District Senior Cricket League. Chris Gartland took four wickets to peg Sessay to 159-8 as the runs were shared
THE Slug and Lettuce in York’s Swinegate has reopened after a £250,000 refurbishment, which has led to the creation of 15 new jobs. The bar re-opened on Saturday, but a launch party will be held this Friday – with local businesses and residents
THE Easterbys of North Yorkshire aim to be on the warpath this Bank Holiday Monday. At Redcar, Tim Easterby, after saddling three winners on Saturday, is fancied lift the featured Zetland Gold Cup with Silvery Moon, while at Carlisle, his uncle
THE York-based Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is launching an ambitious project to tackle litter in the North Sea. With the support of partners including the Holderness Fishing Industry Group, the trust will be working with local communities to collect
COMEDIAN Victoria Wood has launched a whistle challenge to raise funds for a York musical charity. The patron of Jessie’s Fund is asking people to play a tune on the swanee whistle, also known as a slide whistle or the voice of the Clangers in
YORK'S annual canoe race has won top backing in its 10th year from international canoeist Nick Romain. Nick, who is currently at the University of York and has competed in two World Championships for the British team, is helping to organise the
YOUNGSTERS at a popular York primary school have been getting their hands dirty helping build their new extension. In a bid to help create new places due to increased demand, St Barnabas CE primary in Leeman Road is having a new two-classroom extension
THEY really couldn’t have got it any more wrong. Thomas Cook has lurched from one public relations disaster to another in its quite appalling handling of the Yorkshire family whose children died of carbon monoxide poisoning in a Corfu holiday hotel
AS WE bid farewell to our departing Lord Mayor, Ian Gillies, may I make mention of his wife, please? In every photograph I saw of Pat Gillies, I can honestly say that she looked elegant and beautifully dressed. Her many outfits were well chosen
THE news that plans to build 2112 houses in the Green Belt at Earswick have been dropped by developers is wonderful news for all of us who have been campaigning to oppose this for almost two years. However, I was surprised to see that Cllr Helen
ON May 21 there were 30 cars parked in Heslington Lane opposite the golf club, causing the usual traffic problems. Now that Fulford Lib Dem Cllr Keith Aspen is deputy leader of the new executive, perhaps he could get something done about it quickly
AFTER the election of two genuine independents to City of York Council, let’s hope there are more true independents with no past political party affiliation out there who want to make a difference to our city. Whatever they may say in public, the
IT WAS intriguing to read in The Press of May 21 of the power-share plans drawn up by Labour for City of York Council, involving a coalition between Labour, the LibDems and Greens. The plans included the creation of a congestion commission, which
WE are hoping with the appointment of a new fresh city council that they will all do something about recycling and getting us a large bin each to put all the recycling into, instead of the dangerous and impractical boxes we have now. During the
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a dramatic car fire on the northbound A19 in North Yorkshire. The blaze was near Leake, about six miles north of Thirsk, on Sunday evening. Instagram user @memphis90 posted this video of the fire:
WITH VE Day celebrations and the introduction of food banks fresh in our minds, time to reflect. With the ending of hostilities after the war years when the word austerity took on a whole new meaning. Street parties were not the only venue
SMOKERS in York are being offered help to give up ahead of No Tobacco Day. To mark the day on May 31, Vale of York Clinical Commissioning Group is encouraging anyone who wants support in giving up to contact their local NHS smokefree service.
THIS car crashed on the A64 near York early today as a result of the driver's inexperience and speed, police said. The picture was tweeted by a North Yorkshire Police officer following the single vehicle accident, which happened on the slip road
SHE was born in York during the First World War – now Dolly Briggs has celebrated her 100th birthday with her friends and family at a sheltered housing scheme in her home city. Dolly, a tenant at City of York Council’s Barstow House, was joined
A PRISONER on parole vandalised an acquaintance’s home and slammed a van door repeatedly on a police officer, York Crown Court heard. Police had to taser Michael Bennison, 30, to arrest him, said James Weekes, prosecuting. He told them: “I
THE greenest and best bus drivers at First in York have received special commendations. More than 30 drivers were presented with ‘GreenRoad FleetElite' awards after being measured on their ‘DriveGreen’ performance. A spokesman said a unique
A LONGSTANDING collision investigator will retire this week after 30 years on the force. Traffic Constable Paul Davenport joined North Yorkshire Police when he was 19-years-old and patrolled Knaresborough as a PC, before becoming a traffic officer
AN aggressive disease claimed the lives of a former factory worker and a daughter who washed her father’s overalls, inquests have ruled. Two separate inquests held at New Earswick Folk Hall heard how Keith Spencer, of Bishopthorpe, York, and Lynda
A TEENAGER who helped prevent a vulnerable woman jumping into the River Ouse has been nominated for an award by lifesavers. Manor CE Academy student Liz Cooper, 14, from Knapton, was walking with her parents near North Street, York, when they saw
