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Artist Amanda recalls Muddy, BB, Mandela, Africa and all that jazz and blues
AFRICAN-BORN printmaker Amanda Roseveare celebrates jazz and blues greats, BB King, Muddy Waters et al, in her debut Pocklington Arts Centre show.
Scooter club aid for Normandy Veterans
YORK Inset Scooter Club held a quiz evening at a Heworth pub to raise funds for the York Normandy Veterans to support performances of the play ‘Bomb Happy,' about their wartime experiences.
TEAM NEWS: Who's in & out for Bradford Bulls and York City Knights as sides renew rivalry
YORK City Knights gave one of their best performances in recent times last week in walloping "bogey team" Barrow Raiders - but it hasn't stopped head coach James Ford tweaking his team for Sunday's big test at Bradford Bulls.
Residents urged to join York sleepout to help homeless
YORK youth homelessness charity SASH is calling on local residents and businesses to support its annual sleepout, which takes place this year in the grounds of Bootham School on Friday April 5.
Plans for new 143-bed York hotel get go-ahead
A NEW 143-bedroom hotel and a six-storey apartment block will be built on Piccadilly after plans were given the green light.
Review: An Evening With Sir Michael Parkinson, Grand Opera House, York
Review: An Evening With Sir Michael Parkinson, Grand Opera House, York, February 19
York housing development gets go-head despite road safety concerns
PLANS for 77 homes on the former Del Monte site in Skelton were given the go-ahead - despite councillors’ fears that residents will have to cross the A19 without a signalled pedestrian crossing.
Driver denies hitting cyclist
A MAN has denied breaking a cyclist’s wrist by deliberately driving at him and knocking him off his bike.
Plan for 40 new homes in York ‘puts children in danger’
CONSTRUCTION vehicles are endangering schoolchildren’s lives, destroying the road and damaging people’s cars, according to residents living near a development site.
Bootham Park Hospital to be sold - health and council chiefs 'very disappointed'
YORK’S Bootham Park Hospital is to be sold by the Government, despite the huge campaign to develop an alternative plan for the site.
Broken hip won't stop Steve Harley from rocking Pocklington
STEVE Harley knows how to make an impact. "You know I'm nursing a broken hip?" says the Cockney Rebel leader at the outset of his latest catch-up with The Press. "I completely broke it in half."
Roadworks shut main roads in York city centre
WORK is still on-going as part of a £1.1million upgrade to The Stonebow, Fossgate and Pavement in the centre of York.
Football, fun and food at holiday club this half term
YOUNGSTERS can improve their football skills and enjoy free food and refreshments this half-term as part of efforts to combat food poverty in York.
SCHOOLBOYS FOOTBALL: Tough time for York U14s at Sheffield
YORK & District Schoolboys Under-14s lost a sixth consecutive game, going down 4-0 at Sheffield in their regional league.
'Panto farce' - level crossing to shut next week..oh no it isn't
NETWORK Rail has apologised after wrongly warning that a Selby level crossing will be closed to traffic and pedestrians for four days next week and again in March.
Plans to revamp York park pavilion with a new cafe
A NEW cafe and community space could be created in the pavilion in Hull Road Park.
TABLE TENNIS: League leaders York RI 'A' beaten
CALUM GOODWIN was on top form for University ‘A’ against Topspin ‘B’ in division one of the Red Goat York & District Table Tennis League.
Airfield plans given go-ahead
PLANS to revamp a North Yorkshire airfield have been given the go-ahead by Hambleton District Council.
Album of the week: Could Ariane Grande's thank u, next be the new Thriller or True Blue?
Ariana Grande, thank u, next (Republic) *****
York City boss Steve Watson insists delayed stadium still a draw
YORK City boss Steve Watson has argued that the new community stadium will prove a big attraction for potential summer signings even though it won’t now be ready for the start of next season.
Review: Even rubbish jokes work in Jimeoin's York gig. Result!
Review: Jimeoin, Result!, York Barbican, February 16
Aldi stores donate surplus food to York charities
ALDI stores across the city are donating surplus food to York-based charities as part of a trial to help support vulnerable people.
Carter unstoppable amid Frank talk of taking on the world
FRANK Carter and The Rattlesnakes conclude their February tour at a sold-out Fibbers in York tomorrow night (doors, 7pm).
Entries open for 2019 Visit York Tourism Awards
TOURISM businesses with something to shout about are being urged to enter the Visit York Tourism Awards.
Mecca staff going extra mile for charity
STAFF from York’s Mecca bingo club will be donning trainers, dusting off bikes and digging out swimming costumes as part of a new initiative to mark the five-year partnership with charity, Carers Trust.
Clean sweep for Ryedale firm thanks to Mrs Hinch
A PICKERING firm has seen sales of one of its products go through the roof after it was featured on social media.
FA FUTSAL SUPER LEAGUE: York City 3 Southend 3 report
DANIEL Pedras, Matt Overton and Robbie Bettson could not prevent York City Futsal from only sharing the FA Super League spoils against a Southend side, who hadn’t picked up a point all season.
SUNDAY LEAGUE: Thorpe United progress to League Cup semi-finals
THE Fastpack York Sunday Morning League division two leaders Thorpe United are into the semi-finals of the League Cup.
SQUASH: Dunnington take big step towards retaining Premier crown
DUNNINGTON took a massive step towards a second successive Yorkshire Premier League squash title as their victory – and defeat for second-placed Hallamshire – opened up an imposing gap at the top.
Ted Tebbutt
TEBBUTT Ted Lovely memories today and always of my husband Ted, a special dad and grandad, who left us six years ago today. I loved you yesterday, I love you still, I always have, I always will. Miss you. Forever yours Joan x
Imogen Marshall
IMOGEN MARSHALL To my gorgeous granddaughter Imogen. Congratulations on your 18th Birthday. I'm so proud of the lovely, caring, thoughtful young lady you are. Lots of love Nannie xx
Imogen Marshall
IMOGEN MARSHALL Happy 18th Birthday to our beautiful daughter. We are so very proud of you and love you so much. Mum, Dad, Nicole, Olivia, Will and Elsie Mae xxxx
Malcolm Jennings
JENNINGS Malcolm Beloved husband, father and friend. Passed away on February 14th. Funeral at Holy Trinity Church, Stockton-on-the-Forest, York on Thursday, March 7th at 12 noon.
Edwin Pierce
PIERCE Edwin Died peacefully, surrounded by his family, in hospital on February 17th, 2019, after a short illness. Much loved husband of 65 years to Betty, loving dad to Michael, Richard and James and grandad to Claire and Steven. Funeral service to…
DEREK MERVYN DRYSDALE
DRYSDALE Derek Mervyn Suddenly passed away at home, aged 83 years, on January 30th, 2019. Funeral service to be held at York Crematorium, on Friday, March 1st, at 1:20pm. Donations if desired to the R.S.P.C.A. A plate will be provided at the service.…
THOMAS DUXFIELD
DUXFIELD Thomas Devoted husband of Judith, loving father of the late Lorraine, father-in-law of Bill. Sadly passed February 15th, at York Hospital. Funeral service to be held Friday 8th March at York Crematorium at 1:40pm. Family flowers only please,…
MAUREEN SMITH
SMITH Maureen Ian, Jason and Wendy, would like to sincerley thank all those whose support and help were invaluable after the sad loss of Maureen, to Rev'd Terence McDonough for his comforting service, to Rev'd Michael Woodmansey of Holy Trinity Church,…
John William NELSON
NELSON John William On February 16th at home, John aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Anne, much loved dad of Paul and David and father-in-law of Diana, adored grandad of Ross, Charly, Ella, Callie and Jessie and great-grandad to Noah, dear…
MARGARET BARRAND
BARRAND Margaret Wakefield Aged 87 years. Peacefully at home on Saturday, February 16th surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Samuel, dearly loved mum to Helen, Richard and Clare. Gran to Laura, Alexander, James and Matthew. Service to be…
EDITH MARY CHITTOCK
CHITTOCK Edith Mary (nee Bremeyer) On February 16th, peacefully in York Hospital, Edie, beloved wife of the late Vinnie, loved and cherished mother of Lynda and mother-in-law of Mal, dear sister of Louie and the late Lottie, Ernie and Jean and a much…
Howard Francis Rose
ROSE Howard Francis Died suddenly in hospital on February 13th, 2019 aged 70. Loving husband to June, father and grandfather. Funeral service to be held at York Crematorium on Friday 1st March 2019 at 3.00pm. Dress to include a colourful tie or scarf.…
LETTER: Parliament’s rebels in need of a name
THE rebel MPs comprising the new Independent Group have yet to agree on what to call their new party.
LETTER: York station traffic problem is diabolical
I entirely agree with Keith Massey (Letters, February 20) about the diabolical way traffic is shunted around leaving York station.
LETTER: Well done York council for deciding to restore the Guildhall
I never thought that I would say this, but well done City of York Council.
Half a million raised for youth homelessness
STAFF at Yorkshire Building Society in York are celebrating after helping to raise more than half a million pounds for its charity partnership with End Youth Homelessness (EYH).
Police officers assaulted while attending disturbance in York
THREE police officers were allegedly assaulted when they attended a disturbance in York this morning (February 22).
Man dies in North Yorkshire crash
A MAN has died in a crash in North Yorkshire.
York City's next visitors Nuneaton under threat of closure
YORK City will entertain a Nuneaton Borough side in disarray on and off the pitch at Bootham Crescent tomorrow.
Julia Mulligan criticises Tory treatment of female politicians after vote
NORTH Yorkshire's Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Julia Mulligan has raised concerns over Tory treatment of female politicians after failing to win automatic selection as the party's candidate for the role at the next election in 2020.
REVEALED: The York that never got built...
STEPHEN LEWIS delves into a treasure trove of architects' drawings and engineers' plans that reveal a York that was never built
Police investigating reports of 'suspicious van' in York
REPORTS on social media claim children have allegedly been approached by someone in a van in York.
COLUMN: Protecting citizens from the Home Secretary
The decision to deprive Shamimia Begum of her British citizenship has implications for every British citizen.
Walking dates for your diary
WALKERS can pick from two rambles taking place in North Yorkshire during the next couple of weeks. Ramblers (Ryedale Group) diary dates are:
York antiques dealer retires after 54 years
THE longest-serving trader in the York street once dubbed ‘Britain’s best high street’ is retiring.
Residents to have say on York ring road upgrade
MAJOR improvement works are set to begin this summer at Clifton Moor and Wigginton Road roundabouts on the outer ring road - and residents are being invited to have their say on the designs.
Birthday boy hosts party for disabled children to fund new centre
A KIND-HEARTED York boy will mark his 11th birthday by raising money to help fund a ground-breaking leisure and training centre for youngsters with disabilities.
Pauline Anne Plows
PLOWS Pauline Anne (nee Boulton) Passed away peacefully at Beaumont care home on February 12th, aged 78 years. Loving wife to John, a wonderful sister to Val and Doug, mum to Caroline and Gavin, mother-in-law and friend to Gail and Colleen and grandma…
Edward Richard Willey
WILLEY Edward Richard February 12th, peacefully in hospital, of Morley and formerly of York, aged 80. Loved husband of Ellen, brother of Bernard and Derrick, also a dear uncle. Funeral Service will be held at Rawdon Crematorium on Tuesday, February 26th…
York train passengers hit by huge delays after fatality on tracks
YORK rail passengers faced huge delays on the East Coast Mainline last night following a fatality on the tracks.
Wes York won't let sympathy get in way of beating troubled old team Nuneaton
WES York has admitted he has sympathy for his old club Nuneaton’s current plight, but insisted he won’t be feeling sentimental when he looks to add to their misery this weekend.
York City could revisit a move for Ryan Cresswell this summer
YORK City could still pursue a deal for departed trialist Ryan Cresswell this summer.
York City Knights' injury latest ahead of clash with Bradford Bulls
BOSS James Ford reckons there remains a chance Josh Jordan-Roberts could pass fit for York City Knights' big grudge match at former club Bradford Bulls this weekend.
ARL PREVIEW: Ex-York City Knights stars in Heworth ranks as they re-enter elite amateur league
COACH Scott Rhodes said his Heworth ARLC side will "go into every game to win and progress" ahead of their return to the National Conference League.
MEN'S HOCKEY: City of York take first back-to-back wins of term
CITY of York Hockey Club Men I fought back to beat Timperley 2-1 as they registered back-to-back league wins for the first time this season.
BOWLS ROUND-UP: Key win for York ladies
YORK Indoor Bowls Club remain top of the Yorkshire Ladies' League after beating close rivals Hornsea 65-55, picking up six of the 10 points at stake.
LADIES' HOCKEY: City of York beat high-fliers Newcastle University
CITY of York Hockey Club Ladies I rose to ninth in North League division one after a 2-1 home win over Newcastle University.
VIDEO AND PICS: Knights fans cheer yourselves back up with highlights of the Barrow Raiders rout!
ANYONE annoyed or upset by the news the Community Stadium opening has been delayed?
York City Knights fans call for Odsal boycott for Sunday's grudge match with Bradford Bulls
YORK City Knights' supporters' club are urging fans to boycott bars and food outlets at Odsal on Sunday in protest at what they say are "extortionate" admission prices.

21st February 2019

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