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Rowntree memories sought
11:50am Thursday 23rd May 2013
The Rowntree Society has been awarded a £59,000 heritage lottery grant to fund a project to gather recollections of the Rowntree family and business in York. STEPHEN LEWIS reports.
A 3D history lesson
11:11am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Computer effects are bringing to life the history of York’s only monastic building to survive as a place of worship. MATT CLARK takes a look.
Don’t let your bump turn you into a frump
10:14am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
As the Duchess of Cambridge proudly displays her baby bump in public, MAXINE GORDON picks out some stylish maternity wear for mummies-in-waiting.
Why there’s a real art to prints from Tokyo
10:55am Monday 20th May 2013
There’s more to Japanese prints than courtesans, actors and warriors as MATT CLARK discovers at a gallery in the heart of York.
Caroline Charles: Still swinging 50 years on
12:24pm Saturday 18th May 2013
Caroline Charles dressed the stars of the Sixties. MATT CLARK finds out what keeps her going 50 years on.
Fashion statements at York College
12:17pm Saturday 18th May 2013
York College fashion students hit the catwalk next week with their end of term collections. MAXINE GORDON goes behind the scenes for a sneak preview • Pictures: Garry Atkinson.
Virtual museum set up to mark International Museum Day
11:22am Friday 17th May 2013
Images of some of York’s finest historic and prehistoric artifacts will be posted on Facebook from tomorrow in a ‘virtual museum’ being set up to mark International Museum Day. STEPHEN LEWIS reports
Press photographer shortlisted for prestigious award
11:12am Friday 17th May 2013
THIS colourful image of an art installation featuring umbrellas over Clifford’s Tower caught the imagination of judges in the Regional Press Awards who have shortlisted The Press photographer Frank Dwyer for a prestigious award.
Dam fine achievement by Bomber Command
8:42am Thursday 16th May 2013
Seventy years ago, British airmen took part in one of the most audacious bombing raids of the second world war – the Dambusters. Without realising it, a young WAAF officer helped 617 Squadron prepare for the raid. Barbara Dallas is now 90 and living in York. MATT CLARK reports on the raid that captured the imagination – then and now
Restaurant critic Jay Rayner lays down his food manifesto
12:07pm Wednesday 15th May 2013
Jay Rayner describes himself as “a greedy man in a hungry world”. The Observer restaurant critic is unlikely to stay hungry for long in Malton this weekend for the Food Lovers Festival. He speaks to STEPHEN LEWIS
How to present a flawless face
11:15am Tuesday 14th May 2013
MAXINE GORDON goes in search of a ‘flawless face’ , with a little help from make-up artist Trevor O’Keeffe
Why it’s a City life for Sophie
11:47am Monday 13th May 2013
York City’s first season back in the Football League was a real roller-coaster. The club’s communications director Sophie Hicks spoke to STEPHEN LEWIS about the season’s ups and downs.
A trial in itself
8:59am Saturday 11th May 2013
Reporter Richard Catton was called up for jury service – and found it’s nothing like on TV
Getting ready to head for the hills
10:20am Friday 10th May 2013
RUTH CAMPBELL didn’t realise she was an accident waiting to happen until she met walking expert Mark Reid. Now, armed with a map and a compass, she is ready to head for the hills.
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Columnists
Send in the loons
11:35am Thursday 23rd May 2013
I MUST admit to enjoying the swivel-eyed loons. Nothing lifts the spirits like Tories chewing each other’s legs off. This is not to make a political point so much as to recognise how good they are at it.
My life is one big bargain hunt
8:43am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
WHAT a proud mother she must be, I thought, as I read about the so-called ‘Coupon Kid’.
Mixed up world of the sci-fi fans
8:37am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
TWAS a clash worthy of Luke Skywalker v Darth Vader, the Doctor v the Daleks or Kirk v the Klingons when members of two rival Norfolk sci-fi clubs, some in fancy dress, confronted each other over the momentous issue of getting an autograph from an actor who once appeared in Doctor Who.
Readers' letters
Trust has site land in its own backyard
11:34am Thursday 23rd May 2013
READING in The Press (May 15) the comprehensive article about the residents of Dunnington’s objections to the proposal for a travellers’ site in their village, I was interested to learn that the Travellers’ Trust was subsidised by one of the Joseph Rowntree charitable trusts.
Same as it ever was
11:33am Thursday 23rd May 2013
I love reading the Way We Were column featuring snippets from 100, 50 and 25 years ago.
Take your pick
11:33am Thursday 23rd May 2013
WE ARE frequently urged to shop local at independent stores and Newgate Market.
Unresolved issues
11:34am Thursday 23rd May 2013
AN article on page 13 in The Press of May 21 refers to a call for meaningful talks over the use of casual agency (presumably non-RMT affiliated) staff utilised for ticket checks (revenue protection duties) and their effect on existing full-time railway staff.
Fundraising Fun
Selby father prepares for 69-mile race
9:25am Thursday 23rd May 2013
A SELBY father is also preparing to take up The Wall’s 24-hour challenge to help fund research into his son’s genetic condition.
Charity woman shows off her new tattoo
9:12am Thursday 23rd May 2013
A WOMAN from York who agreed to be tattooed for charity with a design chosen at random has gone under the needle.
Health & Wellbeing
"I had never thought about suffering from prostate cancer"
10:44am Monday 20th May 2013
Prompt treatment appears to have helped Brian Richardson beat prostate cancer, so now he’s running in a bid to raise research cash, as MARK BRANAGAN reports.
History
Memories of school days, parties and trips to coast
11:32am Monday 20th May 2013
WE have an interesting mixed bag of old photos sent in by readers in Yesterday Once More this week.
Eco Info
Wildlife in North Yorkshire in trouble
7:56am Thursday 23rd May 2013
WILDLIFE is in trouble in North Yorkshire, according to an in-depth study of the region’s flora and fauna.
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