A FORMER engineer at the ex-Terry’s factory in York is organising a big reunion at a city club. Dave Blackwell, who worked at the factory in Bishopthorpe Road between 1974 and its closure in 2005, is inviting all former colleagues along to the
YORK City boss Martin Gray praised his side for winning a “good point” against what he believes is “the best footballing team” in National League North. The Minstermen earned a share of the spoils at home to Kidderminster when Jon Parkin’s first-half
A THUMPING Jon Parkin free kick rescued a point for York City during a listless 1-1 home draw with Kidderminster. Parkin’s 29th goal of 2017 levelled the scores just before half-time after Ryan Croasdale opened the scoring for the visitors.
A WOMAN has been treated for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in an East Yorkshire town. Humberside Fire & Rescue Service said firefighters went to a property in Moorland Road, Old Goole, at 10am today following a report of a carbon monoxide
FROM the York Mystery Plays down the years to myriad Illuminating York festivals, the York Museum Gardens have been bathed in magnificent light. More precisely, the medieval walls of St Mary’s Abbey and the pillared frontage of the Yorkshire Museum
HERE’S the challenge: to drive from my home to the office and back in the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid without using a single drop of petrol.On paper, at least, the task should present no difficulties because the journey length is a total of 24 miles and
NOMINATIONS have opened for Ryedale’s second business awards to recognise and celebrate great ventures in the district.The winners will be announced over a celebratory breakfast served to the nominees and their guests at the White Swan, Ampleforth, on
YOUNG people from across headed to the city council's headquarters this week, to talk to decision makers about major developments and services in York.The Year 8 and 9 students from 11 city schools were at West Offices on Wednesday for the first ever
York College graduate Laura Sedman has designs on success with her new fashion label, reports MAXINE GORDON EVERYONE has to start somewhere – and for Laura Sedman, it is a log cabin in her back garden. From here, she has launched her own fashion
ONLY five players in York City’s history have now scored more goals during a calendar year than Jon Parkin with six weeks still left to play in 2017.Parkin’s brace during last weekend’s 3-2 triumph at Alfreton nudged his tally up to 28 before mid-November
A YORK church is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its hall tomorrow - and wants to invite along dozens of people who had bricks dedicated in their names when it was built.Lidgett Methodist Church in Wheatlands Grove, Acomb, was built 82 years ago but
A COUPLE who have fostered children in the area for 32 years are retiring from the service. Keith and Gill Burn, who run a farm and campsite in Coxwold on the edge of the North York Moors, have been thanked for their long service by the county
IT'S that time of year when a good old curry takeaway is not only tasty and fun but highly necessary to warm us up. (With poppadoms and pickle tray, obviously.)But what do you drink with it, and is wine a good option? Some say you have to stick with
HELMSLEY in Business is asking people to give a helping hand towards making the town dazzle for the festive season.The group has been fundraising for Christmas lights for Helmsley since 2012, and has raised almost £10,000 through a combination of events
A MAN has been sentenced after "terrorising" his ex-partner, who suffered a broken nose and a gash above her eye in two separate incidents. Michael Brian Bowes, 29, of St Oswald's Close, Wilberfoss, East Yorkshire, slammed a door which hit his
From our archives: 85 years ago The British oil tanker, British Splendour, which arrived from Abadan flying the yellow flag, had been placed in quarantine, due to a case of smallpox on board. According to Reuters reporting from Gibraltar
MAXINE GORDON queues up for a table at Mannion & Co in York - will it be worth the wait? I DON'T mind waiting for a table at York deli-cafe Mannion & Co in Blake Street. That's because I can greedily gaze upon the cakes in the glass
A RIDER who suffered a stroke after falling off her horse and hitting her head will feature on a programme highlighting the work of the work of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA).Emily Thurgood, from Ebberston, was riding in a field when her horse slipped
FIREFIGHTERS have used hydraulic cutting gear to rescue a woman from a car after it was involved in a two-vehicle crash on a North Yorkshire road. North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said the woman was taken to hospital by ambulance, suffering
THE driver and passenger in this car had an amazing escape after it overturned in North Yorkshire last night. Acting Inspector Paul Cording, of North Yorkshire Police, tweeted that they were 'incredibly lucky to escape with only minor injury'
BALLYALTON has a smashing chance as today's nap selection in the BetVictor Gold Cup at Cheltenham.Trainer Ian Williams is already in good spirits after saddling London Prize and Saunter to big-race victories last weekend.Now the wise Worcestershire
THE Great Yorkshire Fringe is to return to York city centre for a fourth year next July. The event will run from Thursday, July 19, until Sunday, July 29 and organisers have invited professional companies, solo acts and local community groups who
YORK’S biggest ever ice rink opens to the public today - after a test skate yesterday by a panto cow called Patricia. Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland, based again in a car park at the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet in Fulford, boasts a 975 square metre
A YORK-based charity is planning a £4 million investment in new state-of-the-art homes designed especially for people with visual and sensory impairments. The Wilberforce Trust has drawn up plans for 30 apartments, just off Tadcaster Road, that
A FIGHT night is being staged at a York pub to raise funds for the daughters of a couple killed in a terror attack. Angelika and Marcin Klis, who lived in York, were waiting for their daughters outside Manchester Arena on May 22 when they were
THE York depot refurbishing trains for the TransPennine Express welcomed transport secretary Chris Grayling yesterday.Siemens’ Leeman Road depot is refitting the TransPennine Express (TPE) Class 185 fleet of 51 trains.The programme means every train in
TRANSPORT Secretary Chris Grayling has held back from a firm commitment to funding key road improvements around York. Chris Graying was in York yesterday morning, on a visit to Siemens’ rail depot on Leeman Road. Speaking at the station after
MARTIN GRAY insists his focus is on bringing stability to York City's starting line-up – but has also intimated that fringe players will continue to leave.Recently, the manager has emphasised the need for the club to balance the books, to lighten
