Archive - Saturday, 25 May 2019

Public gets chance to help select next Archbishop of York
THE public can play a part in the selection of the next Archbishop of York when a public consultation meeting takes place in York next month.
School staff ballot for strike day
STAFF at Harrogate’s Grove Academy are preparing to take strike action to highlight the funding plight affecting the institution.
COUNTRY WALK: River Nidd
DOWNSTREAM from Pateley Bridge the River Nidd makes its way through gentle countryside and pretty villages, a complete contrast to the wilder moors further upstream. It is a place to take your time and explore.
EATING OUT REVIEW: Star Inn the City, York
MAXINE GORDON visits Star Inn the City following its recent fire
Sort out your own funeral for peace of mind
SPONSORED CONTENT
55,000 object to Flamingo Land's plans for development in Scotland
AS FLAMINGO Land gets ready to submit its plans to build a new attraction on Scarborough seafront, it has seen its vision for a development in Scotland become the most-objected-to application in the country’s history.
Malton footballers to tackle mental health stigma
A FOOTBALL tournament to highlight the stigma around men’s mental health is being held in Malton after one of the players’ friends took his own life.
Praise for Theresa May but York politicians say it was time to go
THE leader of the Conservative group at City of York Council paid tribute to Theresa May’s “commitment and dedication” after she announced her resignation yesterday.
Parents nominate dedicated and caring teacher for award
A CARING and supportive teacher has been nominated for s Community Pride award for her enthusiasm and commitment.
Janet, 54, is set to run her 54th marathon
A 54-YEAR-OLD York runner is preparing to take part in her 54th marathon on Sunday.
Sculptures by acclaimed artist go on display at York gallery
SCULPTURES by an internationally acclaimed artist have gone on display outside York Art Gallery - just weeks after his death.
Shock rise in pensioners in hospital with alcohol-related problems
THE number of York pensioners admitted to hospital because of their drinking has more than doubled in the past 10 years - and is now a "significant" problem.
Road test: Alfa Romeo Stelvio
ALFA Romeo came late to the SUV party, and was indeed among the last to arrive.
NORAH HORNSEY
HORNSEY Norah (Cissie) Mary and family would like to thank everyone for their cards and expressions of sympathy following their sad loss of Cissie. A Special thank you to York District Hospital, Doctors and District Nurses at Pocklington Surgery and to…
leslie benson
BENSON Leslie Norman Passed away peacefully in York hospital on May 21st 2019 aged 89. Much loved husband to Barbara, loving dad to Jo, Steve and Sam and grandad and great-granddad. Funeral service will be held at York crematorium on Friday, May 31 at…
mary simpson
SIMPSON Mary Passed away peacefully on May 23rd 2019 at St Leonard's Hospice aged 75 years. A much loved wife, mum, sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral service to be held at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Thursday, June 6th at 1:30 pm.…
eric coverdale
COVERDALE Eric Aged 90 on May 20th at York District Hospital, Eric Passed Away. Beloved husband of the late Dinah, father of Susan, Stephen, and Martin, grandfather of Sinead, Lewis and Freya, beloved brother of Lawrence, Eileen and the late Vera.…
David Tomlinson
TOMLINSON David On May 16th, aged 80 years. Much loved husband of Susan, father of Sally and Paul, father-in-law of Peter and Sue. Grandad of Sarah, Sophie, Felicity, William, Edward and Libby. Great-grandad (Gramps) of Oliver, Isaac and Jacob. Fondly…
FRED BIRD
BIRD Fred On May 16th peacefully at Mulberry Court, aged 88 years. Much loved partner of the late Doreen and dearly loved husband of the late Dorothy, loved dad of Jane, Martin and Andrew, dear gan gan/ granddad of Stephen, David, Anita and John,…
Patricia Carter
CARTER Patricia (Patsy Pallier) Passed away peacefully at York hospital on May 12th aged 78 years. Much Loved wife of the late Frank. Loving mum to Paul and Jane, and granny to Jemma. sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Funeral service to be held at St…
Maureen Farrow
FARROW Maureen Passed away on May 17th, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Charlie and a loving mother, granny and great-granny. A Requiem Mass will be held at St George's R C Church, 27 George Street, York, YO1 9PZ…
Ken Lickers
LICKERS Ken (Sunday) 1937 to 2010 Thinking of you. Love Karan and Kevin
FC Front Counter Opening Hours
THE PRESS OFFICE FRONT COUNTER Will be closed Monday May 27th Normal hours will resume at 9am on Tuesday May 28th For Editorial please Tel 01904 567131

24th May 2019