For many years I have had the good fortune to see some splendid shows performed by many of the local amateur operatic and dramatic societies. My good fortune continued when at the Rowntree Theatre, the New Earswick Operatic Society performed their show
Mr Patterson (Letters, March 18) asks how many cyclists actually respect motorists. The answer is, most of them. In fact, many cyclists are themselves also motorists as well as on occasion, pedestrians, motorcyclists, swimmers, skaters, skiers, surfers
I found your editorial on the subject of the new Government legislation on the Right To Roam totally misleading (Evening Press, March 9). This legislation applies only to 'Mountain Moor and Heath'- the present situation on the remaining land is unaltered
Might is right against Milosevic The world of international diplomacy moves at astonishing speed. One moment we were at war with the United States over bananas, the next the Americans were bombing Yugoslavia. Gracious, a very casual observer might have
Having supported York City's since the early '60s we now seem to be in one of the darkest periods of our Club's history. A lot of bloody-mindlessness has been on open show for all to see. To publicly see a player ridicule fans at Bristol, who then react
The 27-7 scoreline flattered the visitors from England's most northerly rugby club. Two tries 15 and 16 minutes into the second half by Alnwick killed York stone dead, although the corpse stayed lively up to the final whistle. Both sides started nervously
Rugby League York Acorn couldn't quite pull off the victory at London Skolars that would have ensured their National Conference status but their future looks safe after rivals New Earswick All Blacks suffered defeat at Ideal Isberg. Acorn were beaten
There is not yet a Frankie Howerd museum. But he has long been valued as a national treasure - and now his memory has been preserved in the city of his birth. Frankie would have found it most amusing to see a gaggle (or should that be giggle?) of comedians
We should all cheer the news that children are to enjoy free entry into our national museums again. A whole generation has grown up believing that visiting museums is a privilege, not a right. It is time to change that perception. Admission charges were
The National Railway Museum in York will admit children for free from Thursday - giving a big Easter boost to both local families and York's tourist economy. Free entry has been permanently restored for people aged 16 and under at the NRM and various
North Yorkshire Police announced their priorities for the coming year today with the launch of a £78 million strategy to take them into the new Millennium. Top of the list is targeting young offenders, with the force committing itself to dealing with
New-born baby meerkats have survived against the odds despite being rejected at birth by their mother in a garden in York. Meer pets: Andrew Mercer with meerkats Rolly and Muffin. Pictures: Frank Dwyer Andrew Mercer, 26, from Badger Hill, has been hand-rearing
Rail services hit by North Yorkshire's great floods may not be back to normal until after the summer season starts for East Coast resorts, it emerged today. An emergency timetable is expected to run on the York to Scarborough line for at least the next
The parking nightmare for patients and visitors at York District Hospital could finally be solved - through the construction of a new car park deck. The York NHS Trust has submitted plans to build a single-storey deck above much of the existing main parking
Of all the recommendations and comments regarding York's Millennium celebrations, the one made by William Dixon Smith gets my vote; namely that (Dr) John Snow could be honoured for the city's Millennium celebrations. Dr Snow braved the fury of the theologians
I was very discouraged by your article Back To The Future (Evening Press, March 22) describing how back pain can be magically eliminated by the application of a piece of technological equipment to a patient lying on a couch. There was I thinking that
Two Selby schoolboys were sent out of assembly and told to get changed after turning up at school in drag as part of a non-uniform day. Barlby High fourth-formers Martin Dyer and Stuart Kiddy, both 15, were carpeted by headteacher Francis Loftus, and
Something fishy is going on in the world of food production, and a York group is hoping to attract attention to it. Emma Greenhalgh shows a tomato containing fish genes at the York City Harvest Stall York's City Harvest Group set up a stall in Parliament
Children growing up in low income families could be "learning to be poor," according to reports from the York-based Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Diminished expectations of what their parents can afford can lead youngsters to scale down hopes and aspirations
Young cellist Daniel Lowe has beaten a medley of talented musicians to a coveted title at this year's Harrogate Music Festival. Blooming youth: Teenage cellist Daniel Lowe, who was voted Young Musician of the Festival at the Harrogate Music Festival.
Mukarrab, who has enjoyed a wonderful winter on the sand, can resume winning ways on the turf at Newcastle tomorrow. The David Chapman-trained gelding bids for the featured £10,000 Coral Sprint Showcase Handicap and can make the most of his featherweight
Selby's Carl Paterson notched 17 points as his team beat Yarnbury 47-10 to give them an iron grip on the North East Three title. Selby play at the only team who can now catch them,West Hartlepool Tech, in three weeks, in their final match, and West Hartlepool
Spring has sprung and so has York City's launch away from the snap of the trapdoor. Two will do: City forward Marc Williams netted a deadly double against Lincoln to earn his new team three vital points Appeal: Neil Tolson Gloom, if not doom, graced the
A point lost it may have been, but after the disappointment of last week there was more to cheer than jeer as York Wasps proved they still have plenty to offer the Northern Ford Premiership. Peter Edwards off-loads the ball to Richard Goddard with Mick
One battle down, nine to go, declared a relieved caretaker-boss Neil Thompson. Strike force: Neil Tolson (above) and Marc Williams who had starring roles in City's 2-1 win at Lincoln Savouring the jubilation of a first York City win for 85 long days Thompson
The public sector union Unison today blasted City of York Council for "interfering" in an internal ballot of members over controversial pay restructuring. Unison has initiated a postal ballot of all its 2,000-plus members who work for the council urging
He dies seven years ago, but the immortal tones of Frankie Howerd still rang around York's Grand Opera House - thanks to fellow stars who hold his memory in their hearts. Tribute: Burt Weedon sings for the Lady Mayoress, Mrs Marion Smallwood, and the
The voice of York-born Oscar winner Dame Judi Dench took on a new role today when it launched a major campaign to attract visitors by train. Following in the footsteps of personalities such as Magnus Magnusson, whose commentary guides visitors around
The World of James Herriot attraction opened in North Yorkshire today - with local people being urged to stay away. The World of James Heriot in Thirsk The plea came as staff were bracing themselves for an expected flood of visitors to the centre in Kirkgate
