A MOTHER-OF-TWO who raised £20,000 to pay for a private chemotherapy drug in a bid to help her spend one last Christmas with her family has died. Family and friends of Stacie Rafton, 35, from Selby, set out to raise thousands of pounds to pay for
UNIVERSITY graduate Raul Correia is determined to make the grade in professional football following his loan move from Blackpool to York City.The 24-year-old striker made his City debut during Saturday’s 2-1 home win over Bradford Park Avenue, having
YORK John Smith's Ladies Darts League division one leaders Fulfordgate were given a fright by visitors Severus ‘B’, but fought back from a three-leg deficit to win 5-4.Janette Teasdale, Michelle Kelly and Dot Sellars put Sev into an early lead, but
POCKLINGTON Town and Huntington Rovers both moved to within sight of the summit in York Minster Engineering League reserve 'A' thanks to 2-0 and 3-0 victories over Copmanthorpe and Easingwold respectively.Leaders Wigginton Grasshoppers were out
A LIMITED fixture schedule in the York Minster Engineering League premier division provided Wigginton Grasshoppers with an opportunity to move five points clear at the top - and they did just that with a 3-0 victory at York RI.Several matches were postponed
A LIFE-SAVING piece of equipment went missing from a York sports club this weekend.Concerns were raised by members of Heslington Cricket Club after the defibrillator - which was paid for by fundraising by the club and Fulford Junior Football Club - went
YORK actress Agatha Meehan is playing the title role in the West End production of Annie at the Piccadilly Theatre, London, from this week to its conclusion on February 18. Agatha, aged ten, from Kelfield, near York, is one of three Annies over
LEADING figures from the world of journalism, politics, business and performing arts are to receive honorary degrees from the University of York this week. The award-winning BBC journalist, Orla Guerin, currently based in Cairo, will pick up a
A POLITICAL party has named its candidate for a forthcoming York by-election. Emma Keef, who works for a York charity which supports unpaid carers, will contest the Holgate ward seat for the Liberal Democrats. Her decision to stand comes after
JAKE BUTLER-FLEMING’S try-scoring exploits against Hull FC have reinforced York City Knights’ belief that they have a “real quality player on our hands”.Pre-season dual-registration rules allowed the Aussie centre to play for the Knights’ partner club
KYLE Edmund was not too keen on his shocking pink kit but very happy with his tennis after pulling off the best victory of his career against US Open finalist Kevin Anderson at the Australian Open.It looked a horrible draw for Britain's only male
THE drop in waiting times for calls to North Yorkshire Police has been welcomed by the PCC. Police and Crime Commissioner Julia Mulligan said the reduction in the average time spent waiting for the non-emergency 101 number - from just over three-and-a-half
YORKSHIRE bowler Matthew Fisher has been selected to play in this year's North v South limited-overs series.The Sheriff Hutton Bridge paceman is in the 13-strong North squad alongside the likes of England international Ben Duckett, who has been chosen
HUNDREDS of drivers were caught up in traffic chaos yesterday as work to improve the A19 sparked tailbacks - making people late for work and children late for school. Drivers were stuck in delays during rush-hour this morning (Monday, January 15
A JAM-PACKED three-day event showcasing more than 180 food and drink producers will be held in North Yorkshire next month. The Fine Food Show North will feature a keynote talk from food critic, writer and broadcaster, Jay Rayner. Buyers can meet
SUBMISSIONS are open to take part in the fourth Great Yorkshire Fringe Festival in York this summer. "Are you an artist or act in comedy, theatre, cabaret or music?" asks festival director Martin Witts. "Now is the time to apply and be part of
COUNCIL chiefs are to consult on a series of proposals over changes its home to school transport policy for those with special educational needs or disabilities.North Yorkshire County Council’s executive has decided to look at a number of options which
POLICE have confirmed the body of a man found in North Yorkshire is that of Anthony Lawrence. Lawrence was suspected of murdering Shane Gilmer and attempting to murder Mr Gilmer's pregnant partner, Laura Sugden, on Friday. A manhunt, led by
TWO golf buggies have been stolen from Knaresborough Golf Club on Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough. The incident happened between 8.30pm on Friday, January 5 and 8.45am on Saturday when two racing green Yamaha Exgo H rig golf buggies were stolen. Anyone
FRANZ Ferdinand will play Leeds O2 Academy on February 19 on the Scots' 12-date tour in support of their February 9 album Always Ascending. Released on Domino, the ten songs are being hailed as "nothing short of a rebirth", bursting with fresh
SPORTING director Dave Penney believes York City now have a stronger squad than the one manager Martin Gray inherited at the start of October. The Minstermen travel to Telford tomorrow, aiming to extend their longest winning run since April 2014
A FORMER Selby bus driver, John Eastwood, has been elected President of Ye Fraternitie Of Olde Selebians.Mr Eastwood is a keen motorcyclist and was a member of Barlby and Osgodby Parish Council for twenty years.He joined the group eight years ago, and
GERMAN cellist Benedict Kloeckner opens Harrogate International Festivals’ Sunday Series of chamber music concerts this weekend at the Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate. Now in its 25th year, the series has built a legacy of bringing classical musical
AN Uber driver has been handed a £1,404 court bill for working illegally in York. Victoria Waudby, prosecuting, said a joint City of York Council and police task force stopped Sohail Ahmed, 45, on Holgate Road late on Ladies Day during Ebor
CONSTRUCTION work on a £2.2 billion potash mine has been delayed – but bosses say the project remains firmly on track.Sirius Minerals has admitted diaphragm walling at its 1,000-job Woodsmith Mine, near Whitby, is two months behind schedule after bad
PLANS to create dozens of new homes in a Selby village have been criticised by residents. The proposed housing development off Park Lane, Barlow, would see 49 homes built on the 1.89 hectare space, featuring 16 three-bedroom houses, 22 four-bedroom
I KNOW that you will want to join me in praising the NHS and care staff for their incredible professionalism, love and care through what is proving to be a very challenging winter. We have all read the headlines of long waits, ambulances queueing
POLICE are concerned for the welfare of a missing teenager.John Barker, 14, was last seen in Harrogate at 1.30pm on Sunday, January 14, and officers are searching for him in the Harrogate and Boroughbridge areas.He is white, 5ft 8ins tall, of proportionate
THIEVES stole a quad bike and tools from a business near Harrogate.North Yorkshire Police said several containers were broken into at a site off the A61 near Knox Mill Lane, Killinghall, between 4.30pm on Tuesday, January 9, and 7.30am on Wednesday, January
MALTON-BASED architectural product manufacturer, Neaco, has completed a record year of sales with a 57% increase in orders compared to 2016.The company’s balconies, balustrade, decking and mobility bathroom products attracted unprecedented demand in 2017
YORK Opera's rehearsals for Tales Of Love And Passion are under way. The show will be performed at the National Centre for Early Music, York, on May 16 and 17 at 7.30pm and will be in the style of two previous evenings of staged excerpts: Tales
BLUE Tree Gallery, in Bootham, York, opens its Fields Of Vision exhibition on Saturday at 10am. On show and for sale until March 17 will be a mixed group exhibition of original paintings and ceramics by Jane Burnley, Ian George, Paolo Lazzerini
POLICE want to speak to this man over the theft of alcohol from a shop. North Yorkshire Police said the theft took place in the Southlands Garage in South Milford, Selby, at about 8.40pm on Friday, January 12. A spokesman said a man entered
1 Aidan Connolly is developing a strong understanding with Jon Parkin Having poached a goal off City’s master marksman at Wembley in the FA Trophy final, the roles have certainly been reversed in recent weeks with Connolly providing assists for
COMEDIAN Phill Jupitus has filled his diary for late-winter and spring with more tour dates for his 2017 show, Juplicity, taking in Helmsley Arts Centre on March 18 and Pocklington Arts Centre on April 5. The Isle of Wight stand-up comedian, poet
PARKING is a thorny issue in York. There never seem to be enough spaces - and there are often complaints about how expensive it is to use the spaces that there are. Car parks, whether privately or publicly owned, have a perfect right to charge
AM I being unduly cynical at the support from retailers for compulsory plastic bag charging? Apart from the few companies who claim to donate this income to charity, the rest will be laughing their way to the bank! More to the point would be to
AS A non-driver, I have used the railways throughout my life when travelling. Sadly, however, it is a fact that nowadays the overcrowded trains are often dirty, as are their amenities. This needs to be considered by those wanting to re-design York
I NOTE the suggestion by Steve Searle (Letters, January 10) that a parallel expressway to the A1237 is the only long term solution to traffic management. It would only work if it remained a wholly greenfield road, with no developments permitted along
Homes not always suitable for young AFTER living in social housing as a child, and now as an elderly tenant, I have experienced many changes. I can remember when all our workmen were council workers - known to us, doing a proper repair, and like
WITH all the problems of York Hospital not having enough beds for ill people, why is the NHS selling the Bootham Park hospital building? Why can it not be renovated and made suitable to accommodate all the people who are fit for discharge from
MORE than a fifth of four to five-year-olds and 30 per cent of 10 to 11-year-olds across North Yorkshire are living with excess weight. This can influence physical and mental health and reduce healthy life expectancy. The figures have prompted North Yorkshire
SELBY Town Hall will present more shows than ever before in one spring season, to the delight of Selby Town Council's arts officer, Chris Jones. So much so that this preview will focus on music, with the comedy and theatre shows to follow in next
A YELLOW warning for snow and ice has been issued for York and North Yorkshire - and there could be severe gales later in the week. The Met Office says occasional heavy wintry showers will blow in to Yorkshire from the west tomorrow, most frequent
Berwick Kaler has proved he is dame for a laugh through his madcap costumes over the years. MAXINE GORDON reportsFOLLOWING our Yesterday Once More feature last week on panto legend Berwick Kaler, the Theatre Royal have been rummaging around the green
A 22-YEAR-OLD woman has died in a car crash in North Yorkshire. The collision, shortly after 8.40pm on Saturday, involved a blue Subaru Impreza, which was travelling from Long Preston towards Settle on the A65 when it left the road, North Yorkshire
IF you're interested in the history of Tang Hall and Heworth, then you'll want to get along to St Aelred's Community Centre on Fifth Avenue this Saturday (January 20).Members of the Tang Hall Local History Group are holding a special open
A MOTORBIKE and a car crashed on the A64 this morning, causing rush-hour traffic delays for motorists. West Yorkshire Police said it was called to the collision, on the A64 westbound at Cross Gates, at 7.05am. A police spokesman said there
York's new Community Wellbeing Centre has opened. MAXINE GORDON calls in to see what's on offerPictures: Frank DwyerTHERE are lots of comings and goings at York's new Community Wellbeing Centre.In one room, art psychotherapist Samantha Stubbs
A CAR is believed to have been deliberately set alight in a village near York in the early hours of this morning. Firefighters were called to a report of a car on fire on a driveway in Main Street, Elvington, at about 2.40am. A spokesman for
THE managing director of a Ryedale-based sheet metalwork manufacturer is celebrating after graduating from the prestigious Goldman Sachs management training programme.Charles Corner, who owns Malton Laser, graduated from the 10,000 Small Businesses Training
YORK wrestler "Hot Blooded Dom Black" is counting on the crowd in his home town to cheer him on to victory at a tournament in Fibbers this month. The venue has seen the popularity of the sport and its family-friendly shows soar in popularity in
A TOP-RANKED York secondary school has become an academy and established a multi-academy trust to allow its feeder primary schools to join it. Fulford School, which has about 1,400 pupils and is rated outstanding by Ofsted, became an academy on
A VEGAN hummus and pita bar is due to open in York’s Church Street next month offering a healthy fast food option that has already gone down well in Leeds and Sheffield. Humpit will create 15 new jobs at the 50-seat café, which will also offer
MANY York pharmacists have run out of flu vaccine - just as new figures emerged indicating that the city has the highest rate of influenza in England. A survey by The Press showed pharmacies in both the big Tesco stores at Clifton Moor and Askham
A PARKING firm has apologised after fining an elderly man for sitting in its car park when he was upset and confused after his wife was diagnosed with cancer.Minster Baywatch originally refused to refund the man, despite being told of the tragic circumstances
MISS Tiggy is the pick in the Racing UK Jump To It Mares’ Handicap Hurdle at Ayr.She could well turn out to be better than her current perch of 103, having recovered from a broken hind leg to win on her return at this track in November.While she fell
