Mr Jeffery's letter (October 17) highlights a commonly held view about the value of public footpaths. Contrary to that view these paths are public highways and except for the obvious difference of surface, have the same status as the roads and pavements
We are searching for the ex-pupils and teachers of Prince Rupert School, Wilhemshaven from 1947-1972. It was a mixed boarding school for the children of servicemen based in Germany after the war. We hope to find as many people as possible to reunite many
Is there any special prize that could be awarded to the genius who dreamt up the idea of using a lot of electricity to illuminate the building at the end of Rougier Street in order to persuade people to use less fuel? Ernest Rudd, South Parade, York.
I welcome Sir Richard Storey's suggestion that NHS hospitals should reduce their administrative costs by sharing payroll and accounts departments (Letters, November 5). I would not go as far as outsourcing the work to India, as Sir Richard points out
There is no pay off for dead heroes Strange how the Remembrance ceremonies have become more meaningful as the years roll by, rather than less so. There was a time when their relevance was being questioned: what could events of so long ago mean to today's
After all the controversy about what to put into the Millennium Dome, Trade Secretary Peter Mandelson has revealed his ideal contents: the town of Whitby. The Dome Supremo has been heavily criticised for championing the Greenwich scheme. But his latest
Suffering Scarborough jump out of the frying pan and into the fire for their visit to high-flying Cardiff City tonight. Boro boss Mick Wadsworth's weary charges, fresh from their 4-0 drubbing at the hands of division three table toppers Rotherham United
Rodney's woe has proved Tolson's tonic as flashing blade Alan Little wields the axe on his goal-shy frontman. Neil Tolson Sharp shooter Neil Tolson returns to York City's firing line tonight at the expense of the goalless Rowe, with Little demanding his
Calling all budding songwriters. Yorkshire schoolchildren are being given the opportunity to write and sing a song for the Millennium in a unique music project launched this week. The competition, backed by the New Millennium Experience Company and Marks
Compo is coming to York to open showpiece flats for the elderly - and he looks set to smarten up his act for the day. Bill Owen, holder of the MBE and scruffy star of the BBC's long-running comedy series Last Of The Summer Wine, will perform the opening
Another hike in council tax bills and cuts to services in York should not be tolerated, union bosses said today. As the City of York Council gears itself up for a third consecutive year of budget belt-tightening, the Unison union called for council chiefs
Whitby, the fabled home of Dracula, has won praise from the Prince of Darkness himself. Peter Mandelson (for it is he) apparently likes the town so much he'd like to move it lock, stock and barrel into the Millennium Dome. The Trade and Industry Secretary
A leading city centre trader is launching his own store at Thursday's opening of the new edge-of-city designer shopping village in Fulford. Adam Sinclair of Mulberry Hall, the fine china and crystal specialist shop in Stonegate, is the joint director
I was very sad to learn the news that Jimmy Brownbill had died suddenly in Scotland. His excellent work as a photographer for the Evening Press was very marked, and who of us will ever forget his regular attendance (in all weathers) at the York City Soccer
Much concern is being expressed at the moment about the safety record of the A64 at Bilborough Top and other safety problems on this road. The taxpayer is being asked to pay for a £2.1 million scheme to deal with just a few hundred yards of road. Three
Police and landlords have joined forces to toast the Government proposals to allow Millennium revellers to drink all night. Pubs may be given the green light to open their doors at 11am on Millennium Eve, and continue pulling the pints for up to 36 hours
High-flying City of York continued their winning ways in division two of the Northern Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Lytham St Annes. The visitors began strongly carving out several chances but found York keeper James Baughan in tip-top form.
Major Bell, who ran well in defeat at Wetherby 11 days ago, can rule the roost in the feature race at Kelso tomorrow. The Alistair Whillans-trained 10-year-old bids for the Peter and Gillian Allan Outside Caterers Handicap Chase over an extended two and
We should not be unduly disappointed that York has failed to be named as Yorkshire's top shopping centre. According to today's survey, the city is the region's third most popular retail destination. But that places it behind Leeds and Sheffield, two major
Pride and glory were seized by York City's young guns as they blasted a peerless path into the FA Youth Cup third round. Two-goal City striker James Turley The City brigade last night returned to Wigan Athletic's Springfield Park, where the senior Minstermen
Privately-run museums in the York area have branded as "disappointing" long-awaited plans to reform rate relief. The museums say they could even lead to some non-York visitors being turned away so museums qualify for the higher levels of rates relief.
Our youngest fundraiser yet has stepped up and pledged to take the plunge for our hospice appeal. Seven-year-old Lewis Ashton, from the Garlands, Clifton, is going to do a sponsored swim to raise money for St Leonard's Hospice. His granddad Richard Hardcastle
The North Yorkshire girlfriend of cricketer Geoff Boycott was this afternoon breaking the worst news of his life to him. Rachael Swinglehurst and Geoff Boycott pictured together Rachael Swinglehurst, 45, of Appleton Roebuck, had flown to France to hear
Residents were forced to flee their homes in York this afternoon when a gas cylinder ignited and became what firefighters described as a potential bomb. A fireman examines the van which sparked an emergency callout in Wetherby Drive, Acomb, this afternoon
