Archive - Wednesday, 19 June 2019

Fun at the fair raises £2,000 for school wish list
A WISH list detailing extra resources and fun outings could be granted following the success of a primary school's biggest annual fundraiser.
Alne gardener honoured by plant conservation charity
A LOCAL nursery woman has gained National Collection Holder Status for her hardy perennials.
Local girl says ‘ahoy’ to new cruise ship role
A LOCAL dancer is taking to the high seas after landing her big break.
Shakespeare's Rose Theatre ready to pop up
ALL the cast and crew for this summer's Shakespeare's Rose Theatre productions in York and at Blenheim Palace have gathered for the first time on the pop-up theatre stage by Clifford's Tower, Tower Street.
Plan for explosives to be stored at site near York
CONTROVERSIAL plans for an explosives storage site near York will be considered by Harrogate Borough Council - more than a year after they were first rejected.
VALE LEAGUE: Thixendale go top with win over Askham Bryan on rain-hit weekend
THIXENDALE went top of HPH York Vale League division one with victory over Askham Bryan on a weekend heavily affected by rain.
D-Day celebrations made me proud to be British
WATCHING D-Day celebrations in France made one proud to be British. Heroic veterans displaying pride, modesty, a lasting devotion to fallen comrades, coupled with a commitment to duty even in their dotage.
York City Supporters' Trust lower price of Farewell Dinner
YORK City Supporters’ Trust have reduced prices for their Farewell Bootham Crescent Dinner and changed the date to Friday, February 7.
Major bypass schemes in North Yorkshire on priority list after review
FOUR major bypass schemes to improve travel times across North Yorkshire have been prioritised, despite some of the routes being left off the Government’s recently-announced Major Roads Network.
LETTER: Welcome To Yorkshire must be transparent
With boring predictability, we learn that Welcome To Yorkshire are not going to make public the full findings of their review into allegations of bullying and expenses made around the time of the departure of the agency’s chief executive Sir Gary…
COLUMN: Contenders seem just fine with inequality
THERE is a Russian proverb: the rich would have to eat money if the poor did not provide food. For millions of UK citizens watching the Tory Party leadership election – or coronation, considering Boris Johnson is the odds-on winner – it feels the…
Ex-York City and Leeds United pros to take part in charity game
FORMER York City favourites Andy McMillan, Jonathan Greening, Tony Canham, Darren Williams and Michael Ingham are all set to face Tadcaster Albion in a charity match next month.
LETTER: Let’s not forget the joys of four-day cricket
Marketing men tell us the only way to attract folk to cricket these days is to fashion matches completed in a day between teams with outlandish names and performed by players garbed in garishly day-glo hue.
Passers-by rescue driver of bus on fire
MEMBERS of the public helped rescue the driver of a bus after it caught fire in York.
York City new keeper Peter Jameson has trained with internationals
YORK City’s new goalkeeper Peter Jameson might be turning professional for the first time at 26, but he has rubbed shoulders with international performers in the past.
FROM THE AIR: River Ouse and Rowntree Park in 1956
HERE'S a great aerial photograph of York, as seen from the south side of the city looking north. Taken in November, 1956, by a Yorkshire Evening Press photographer, it is dominated by the River Ouse, flowing down the centre of the picture. Where the…
People's Postcode Lottery winners from York set to be revealed
A GROUP of lucky York residents has scooped a share of the People’s Postcode Lottery’s £3m prize fund.
Pervert paid to watch live as children were sexually abused
A NORTH Yorkshire lorry driver who paid to have sexual abuse of children streamed live to his computer has been jailed for six years.
Parish council wins key stage in legal battle over housing scheme
A PARISH council has won a key round in its legal battle with City of York Council over York’s biggest current housing development.
Hero school worker helps save man's life
A 'HERO' staff member at a York school helped save a man's life after he collapsed with a cardiac arrest.
All change at amateur rugby league club
A YORK rugby club’s extension plans have received a boost from a local charity foundation.
Flat is shut down in York anti-social 'hot spot'
MAGISTRATES have closed down a flat in an area of York where anti-social behaviour has become such a problem police have mounted extra patrols there for weeks.
mary fargher
FARGHER Mary Elizabeth The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughtful cards and gifts in memory of Mary. Your kind donations amount to over £500.00. Thanks to Reverend Cannon Bob Rogers for a comforting service and to E & AR Agar…
ROSALIE SHIPLEY
SHIPLEY Rosalie (nee Ransome) Paul, Stephen, Claire, and Sheila want to say thank you to friends and neighbours for lovely flowers and cards of sympathy. To the many people who attended and their support at Rosalie's funeral, Ward 31 for their…
david powell
POWELL David Richard Passed away peacefully on June 15th aged 75 years. Much loved husband of Christine, dad of Lynne and Karen, father-in-law and grandad. Funeral Service to be held at York Crematorium on Monday, June 24th at 1.00pm. Family flowers…
LIAM MASTERSON
MASTERSON Liam Passed away suddenly on June 12th aged 37 years. Much loved husband of Kelly, daddy of Tom and Isabelle, son of Tony and Kath, brother of Danielle and Sophie, uncle of Ashlee, Aaron and Alfie and a loved grandson, nephew andfriend to…
ruby foxcroft
FOXCROFT Ruby Doreen Ruby passed away peacefully on June 9th 2019 at Northgate House Care Home. Wife of the late Joseph, mother of Anne and David, mother-in-law, grandmother, grandmother-in-law, great-grandmother and friend to many. Funeral and Requiem…
ADA DANBY
DANBY Ada On June 13th, aged 94 years, of Pickering. Beloved wife of the late Bill, dearly loved mum of Alan and the late Margaret, also a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Funeral will take place on Thursday, June 27th, 2:20pm, at York Crematorium.…
JOAN WOODFINE
WOODFINE Joan Peacefully at home on Friday, June 14th, aged 94 years. Beloved wife to the late Wilfred, much loved mum, grandma, great-grandma and great-great grandma. Service to be held at St Georges Church, Walmgate on Monday, June 24th at 10am…
John Douglas Pullen
PULLEN John Douglas Sadly passed away at York Hospital on Wednesday, June 12th, aged 71 years. Partner to Sue and father to Tracey. Service to be held at York Crematorium on Monday, July 1st at 2pm. Family flowers only please. Donations can be made in…
barry wade
WADE Barry Passed away peacefully on June 13th aged 77 years. Loving father of Melanie and Christopher, adored grandad of Kit, Maia and Niamh. Funeral service to take place at York Crematorium on Thursday, June 27th at 2.40pm. Enquiries to J Rymer…
john leadley
LEADLEY John Peacefully in York Hospital on June 5th 2019 aged 84. Much loved husband, dad, grandad, uncle and friend. Many thanks to all the staff at York Hospital for your years of care. Following a private cremation, please join us for a service of…
Philip DENIS BANKS
BANKS Philip 'Denis' 18 June 2018 We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, Now all we have are memories, And your…
sheila may cunningham
CUNNINGHAM Sheila May Bill, Richard and Sally would like to say a big ' Thank You' to relatives, friends and neighbours for the lovely cards and support at Sheila's dignified. Funeral Service on June 7th. The donation for Kidney Research UK raised…
York's new Community Stadium hit by fresh delays
YORK'S new Community Stadium has been hit by fresh delays - with the shops and commercial units in the complex now not set to open until December at the earliest.

18th June 2019