Archive - Friday, 6 December 2019

MARGARET RENNISON
RENNISON Margaret Passed away peacefully aged 87. Beloved wife to the late David, loving mum to Peter, Michael, Stuart, Geoffrey, Gregory and Tina Much loved grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service on Friday, December 13th at 3.30pm at East Riding…
Frank Bart ATKINSON
ATKINSON Frank (Bart) Late of York Stone Elvington and the Black Horse Fishing Club, passed away peacefully in St Leonard's Hospice November 26th, aged 71 years after a battle with cancer. His wife, Chris and daughter Lesley, invite friends and family…
RICK STEELE
STEELE Rick Of Claxton, passed away in York Hospital, on November 24th, aged 72 years. A private cremation has taken place. 'They are not dead who live in the hearts they leave behind' Tuscarora Tribe
GLORIA FOSTER
FOSTER Gloria "Polly" Passed away peacefully aged 60 years. Loving mother, daughter, granny, sister, niece and cousin. Funeral service to take place in Holy Trinity Church, Heworth, on Wednesday December 18th, at 12:30pm. A plate will be provided for…
Gladys BOUGHTON
BOUGHTON Gladys (nee Nichols) Of Tadcaster, formerly of Morley, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 1st 2019 aged 81 years. Much loved wife of Michael, loving mum of Kay, Gillian, Michael, Elaine, Daniel and Jonathan and a treasured grandma…
NORA COTTINGHAM
COTTINGHAM Nora Peacefully passed away aged 92 years. Loving wife to the late David, devoted mum to Michael, Sue, Martin and the late Brian, a cherished nana and great-nana, also mother-in-law to Sue. Funeral service to take place in Huntington…
Bryan HORNER
HORNER Bryan Passed away suddenly in York Hospital on November 29th aged 82. Beloved husband to Margaret, much loved dad, father-in-law and grandad. Funeral to take place at York Crematorium on Monday December 16th at 11.00am. Family flowers only,…
GORDON MAY
MAY Gordon On November 22nd, aged 91 years, peacefully at home. Great friend to many, he will be sadly missed. Funeral service to be held at St. Helen's Church, Skipwith, on Thursday December 12th, at 11:30am, followed by interment in the churchyard.…
John Robert HALL
HALL John Robert Peacefully at home on December 2nd 2019, aged 82 years. Much loved husband of Faith, loving dad of Robert and Joanne, father-in-law of Gill and Mark and a much loved grandad of Georgina, Zak, Lucy and Chad. Funeral service at The East…
Solution agreed in York Shambles Market opening hours dispute
A DISPUTE between Shambles Market traders and Make it York over Christmas opening hours has finally been resolved - with stall holders now allowed to load their vehicles from 6pm or later, depending on visitor levels.
York college duo in medals delight
A PAIR of York College apprentices are celebrating having won medals at the National Finals of the WorldSkills UK Live competition, held at the NEC Birmingham.
£19k of rates relief for struggling businesses goes unspent
MORE than £19,000 of government money to help struggling York companies with their business rates went unspent in the past two years.
Duo break into fashion world with own designer street wear brand
TWO friends who met at primary school have launched their own fashion range with a new shop in York to showcase their clothes.
Union hits out at special need reform plans
A TEACHERS’ union has hit out at North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) plans to reform support for pupils with special education needs.
Elsie marks her 100th birthday with chocolates
A WOMAN who used to work at Terry's Chocolate Works has celebrated her 100th birthday - with a gift of a hundred chocolates.
30,000 tickets sold for York Theatre Royal's panto Sleeping Beauty
YORK Theatre Royal’s first pantomime since Berwick Kaler retired after 40 years as Dame is proving as popular as ever, with nearly 30,000 tickets sold ahead of the show’s opening tomorrow.
Number of people starting apprenticeships drops 20%
THE number of people starting an apprenticeship in York has fallen.
Calling all artists - donate work for city centre exhibition
ARTISTS are being invited to have their work displayed in a city centre venue - and help support a mental health charity through their efforts.
Appeal to raise £1,000 to help York's vulnerable children
A CHARITY working with vulnerable children and young people in York is campaigning to raise £1000 to support them over the festive season.
Join campaign for change
A YORK branch of a nationwide bank is supporting the annual Write for Rights campaign.
University scoops top award for engagement
A YORK university has received an award for its activity and research to benefit society.
TV hits Victoria, Gentleman Jack and Peaky Blinders lead to Yorkshire boom
Yorkshire’s thriving media industry is going from strength to strength, reports NADIA JEFFERSON-BROWN

5th December 2019