Archive - Thursday, 17 October 2019

Brenda BERRILL
BERRILL Brenda Of Stamford Bridge Passed away suddenly at home after a long illness on October 13th 2019. Loving wife of Martin and a loved sister, sister-in-law, auntie and friend to many. Funeral service to be held at York Crematorium on Thursday,…
Leslie HALL
HALL Leslie On October 11th, 2019 peacefully in Scarborough Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Audrey, also a much loved dad and grandad who will be very sadly missed. Service to be held at the East Riding Crematorium, Octon (YO25…
SAUNDRA MEADS
MEADS Saundra On October 6th, aged 77 years, peacefully in York Hospital. Much loved wife of the late Phil, mum of Amanda and Andrea, stepmum of Carolyn and a dearly loved nana and nan. Funeral to take place at St. Helen and the Holy Cross Church,…
David MARSHALL
MARSHALL David Sadly passed away in York Hospital surrounded by family on October 9th 2019 aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Muriel and much loved by son Stephen and daughter Sharon. Adored by all and a great friend to many. Funeral service to take…
WILLIAM BENSON
BENSON William Thompson (Bill) October 17th, 2011 and was laid to rest at Fulford Cemetery. Dearly loved dad and grandad. Never forgotten, Missed always.
VALERIE SHEPHERD
SHEPHERD Valerie Passed away peacefully at home on October 11th, 2019 aged 80 years. The funeral service will take place at York Crematorium on Friday October 25th, at 3:00pm. Family flowers only please, donations may be made in lieu to Macmillan, for…
York City boss Watson gives squad update ahead of Stockport County FA Cup clash
"WE don't want this run to end - we don't know where it could take us."
Plans to dual part of York's outer ring road set to go ahead
PLANS to dual York's outer ring road between the roundabouts at Rawcliffe and Hopgrove are set to go ahead - after the Government approved funding for the scheme.
York City Knights seal Sharp signing
YORK City Knights’ recruitment drive has continued with the signing of experienced back Will Sharp.
Pensioner hurt in collision - vehicle leaves without stopping, say police
AN ELDERLY woman has been taken to hospital with a leg injury after she was involved in a collision with a car at a supermarket in York - in which the vehicle is believed to have left without stopping.
Man appears in court charged with murder and false imprisonment
A MAN has appeared before York magistrates charged with murder and false imprisonment.
New signing Ben Johnston delighted to seal York City Knights homecoming
NEW York City Knights signing Ben Johnston believes he’s rejoined his hometown club at the peak years of his career and says he’s excited to join the team which is “going from strength to strength”.
'One minute I was preparing for a barbecue, next I was doing CPR'
A WOMAN has told of the “terrifying” moment she found her husband lying unconscious on the bathroom floor - and stepped in to save his life.
BBC anchorman and playwright to get York university degrees
A PLAYWRIGHT, a BBC anchorman and a former Lord Mayor of York are among those receiving honourary degrees from a York university.
Have your say on 10 year plan for Selby
CREATING more well paid jobs, improving the supply of homes and helping to reduce carbon emissions are among the objectives included in the proposed new ten-year plan for Selby District Council.
North Yorkshire author launches rap contest for schools
A SELBY author has organised a nationwide rap competition for primary school students to take part in and raise awareness of pollution.
Sharp believes he can still improve after sealing Knights move
WILL SHARP believes there's still room for improvement after the announcement of his move to York City Knights.
Coronation Street star to switch on Christmas lights
CELEBRITY stars are set to light up Scarborough town centre for Christmas next month.
Fresh support for the armed forces in York
A MEMBER of the City of York Council will consider proposals to provide further support to York’s armed forces community in an upcoming meeting.
Paul Gascoigne cleared of sex assault after kissing woman on York train
FORMER football star Paul Gascoigne joked he was off to the dentist after he was cleared of sexually assaulting a woman on a York train after he kissed her on the lips.
North Yorkshire pupils rock out on festival stage
A PRIMARY School rock band took to the stage at a festival to play their biggest gig yet.
Plans to 'turbo-charge' city libraries and make them best in UK
PLANS for the future of York’s libraries could include sharing the centres with different organisations - such as cafes - as part of a “move away from standalone library buildings”.
York hospital trust is told it needs to improve
A YORK hospital trust has again been told it needs to improve by a health watchdog.
Call for York cafes and restaurants to help fight climate change
YORK’S restaurants and cafes could help tackle climate change - by offering more vegan and vegetarian dishes.
Pupils stride out to boost health during Walk to School Week
MORE than half of York’s primary schools have taken part in ‘Walk to School Week’, which runs until Friday.
Hundreds trained to be life-savers in York
HUNDREDS of people have learnt how to save a life after four York businesses rallied together to organise free emergency first-aid training.
Primark is warning customers not to buy its products online
PRIMARK has warned its customers not to buy its products online.
Your chance to own a piece of superhero history
A NEW collection of limited-edition prints, signed by a Marvel legend, have been released at a York gallery.
Halloween spooks to appear in York city centre during half term
PARANORMAL creatures will be appearing from the shadows in York this half-term.
Council chiefs told to 'take climate emergency seriously'
A RESIDENT who has seen two applications to install solar panels on his property turned down called on councillors to “take the climate emergency seriously”.
Call for action over failure to cut transport pollution in York
YORK needs practical projects to tackle climate change - as Government data revealed transport is one area that has seen CO2 emissions stay at the same level in the city.
Costa reveals 2019 Christmas menu which includes Terry's Chocolate Orange muffin
COSTA have unveiled their brand new Christmas menu for 2019 and it includes some extra-special treats.
Companies hold off big decisions due to 'crippling' Brexit uncertainty
MANUFACTURING in the region has slowed significantly in the last three months as companies report the lowest level of domestic sales activity in seven years.
$Pickering Town striker Danny Earl faces a minimum of three weeks on the sidelines with a stress fracture of the tibia. Picture: Pickering Town FC$

NON-LEAGUE PREVIEWS: Pickering Town boss Denny Ingram optimistic for Droylsden trip
MANAGER Denny Ingram believes Pickering Town's home form "is going to be vital" this season - but is also taking a positive mindset to Droylsden.
Anyone for Chess?
THE Bev Jones Music Company’s next move is to perform Tim Rice and Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson’s Chess, The Musical at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre, York, from Wednesday (October 23) to Saturday
Success in Australia for York Thai boxers
THREE Muay Thai fighters representing the Legions gym have returned from Australia after competing in a major show down under.
Yorkshire players up for Hundred draft
THE vast majority of Yorkshire’s senior squad have entered into Sunday’s draft for The Hundred.
LETTER: Let business do business if we want well-paid jobs
I’ve got news for Councillor Waller (Plans to boost skilled well-paid jobs in York, October 14). The only way to boost well paid jobs is to embrace capitalism and stop disparaging firms that do well and make profits. Apart from ridiculous salaries in…
York hospice Halloween fashion show
A YORK hospice has joined forces with York Theatre Royal to host a spooky Halloween themed fashion show.
LETTER: The EU enabled precious peace in Northern Ireland
It is the time of year for Nobel Prizes, including the Nobel Peace Prize. In 2012, the European Union received the Nobel Peace Prize with the citation: ‘for over six decades it has contributed to the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy…
Heart network is praised in review
A NETWORK that delivers expertise in the treatment of heart disease has been commended in its latest review.

16th October 2019