Mr kirkwood (Eclipsed By Hype, Letters, August 17) wasn't committing some kind of blasphemous comment by admitting his disappointment of the event. I too encountered the eclipse from outside an office block. The media, in weeks of pre-eclipse coverage
The NSPCC is organising an assault course at Catterick Camp on Sunday, September 12, 1999 and we are looking for teams of four, aged 17 or over, to take part in this fun event. We will award trophies for the fastest male, female and mixed teams taking
When David Quarrie (Letters, August 18) wrote from cuckoo land he forgot (or ignored) the other side of the equation, as do the media and politicians; namely that in exchange for every Unionist the UK should repatriate an Irish Catholic (starting with
I have enjoyed many visits to West Bank Park with my toddler during term times, but each of our three visits during the school holidays have had to be cut short because of the disgusting behaviour and language of some of the older children there. On one
Minster pops its cork over bottles of ale We can never escape the world of work. It clings to us just like a whiff of cod on the fishmonger's apron. The next time you are at a party, study the subliminal behaviour of the gathered company. You can soon
A retired Evening Press seller was found dead in his York home from a ruptured spleen, an inquest heard. York coroner Donald Coverdale recorded an open verdict on Richard John Jenkins, 67, of Hope Street, saying it was uncertain how the rupture was caused
Burythorpe took maximum points against Aldby as they extended their lead at the top of division one of the Horwath Pulleyn Heselton York Vale League. ON THE ATTACK: William Reynolds (above) and Mark White (below) batting for Bishopthorpe during their
Family Man, who has been knocking on the door all season, can finally open his winning account at Thirsk tomorrow when all six races are named after North Yorkshire trainers. The featured £12,000 Andy Turnell Classified '90' Stakes is the chosen target
Ten years ago, anyone visiting York on a Sunday found that it was shut. Outdated laws kept the shops shuttered all day and the pubs closed all afternoon. Fortunately, the restrictions have been lifted. As a result York is now a lively place to be on a
Luckless York City striker Marc Williams has been dealt another fitness blow. The Welsh 'B' international was due to compete in a friendly outing against Chesterfield yesterday. But the plan to step up his fitness was scuppered when he reported an abscess
A coroner issued a safety warning after hearing a house fire that claimed the life of a York pensioner was caused by a faulty TV set. Maureen England, aged 62, of Hazel Garth, off Stockton Lane, died in April after suffering 46 per cent burns in the fire
Is this the property bargain of the year? A little corner of Clifton Moor is on offer for just £5,000. Bill and Christine Darlington, who are offering to sell their newsagents shop at a knockdown price Sadly for home-seekers, the property's not a house
The gout capital of Yorkshire is the spa town of Harrogate, according to a new medical survey. The high incidence of the illness, which is associated with rich food and good wine, is possibly not surprising in a town recently found in a top business review
Scarborough homes and businesses were clearing up today after flash floods swept through the town. Torrential rain caused drains to overflow and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service pumped out six feet of water from some properties. Several roads,
The Evening Press today launches an appeal to help save the life of a young York woman battling leukaemia - and YOU could be the one who makes the difference. Nicola: taken back intohospital in Southampton Nicola Coates, 24, from Wheldrake, is in hospital
I am 80 and have recently been into York District Hospital for an operation. Granted, I had to wait several months but as it was not life threatening, I consider it quite fair in the light of cash flow problems in the NHS. From first consulting my GPs
Planes are not the only mode of transport on display at this weekend's Elvington Air Spectacular. An RAF Tornado similar to those which will be seen at the Elvington Air Spectacular Among the Hurricanes, Sopwiths and Tornadoes there will be a motorcycle
There were explosive outbursts outside York Crown Court after a judge allowed brothers from one of two feuding York families to walk free. Just moments earlier Recorder Stephen Williamson QC had warned both sides to behave after he sentenced the men for
Detectives have tracked down the Manchester-based business which has been asking for money from local businesses in the name of York Crime Prevention. PC John Bolton said he had tried various numbers passed to him by business people,who had complained
A new coaching team of Craig Forsyth and Keith Loft will spearhead Heworth's bid for an immediate return to the premier division when the National Conference League season gets underway on Saturday. IN THE HOT-SEAT: Heworth forward Craig Forsyth, pictured
Some of Dunnington's cricketers will be able to put the controversial suspension of the club behind them on Sunday when a Costcutter XI line up against a star-studded Bunbury XI in a charity game at Common Road. The visitors have named a side containing
The England and Wales Cricket Board's pitch adjudication panel was present at Trent Bridge today for the third day of Yorkshire's championship match against Nottinghamshire. It had been convened on the recommendation of ECB pitches consultants Chris Wood
Leukaemia is a particularly cruel form of cancer, in that it strikes down many children and young people. Nicola Coates is only 24. She was just about to graduate from her journalism course when she fell ill with the disease. It would be a terrible blow
York Racecourse is under starter's orders for its first Sunday meeting in more than 250 years of racing on Knavesmire. In what will be a Millennium milestone for the city, York's first fist at Sunday racing will form part of a staggered meet next year
Millennium baby panic is not set to reach fever pitch in York as the figures for mums due to deliver over the Christmas and New Year period are DOWN by more than a quarter. Margaret Jackson, head of midwifery at York District Hospital, with Samantha Gillbanks
Angry allotment holders at Pickering are fighting to stop the land they have tended for decades being turned over for housing. James Leng, of Willowgate, Pickering, in his allotment The move comes days after the Evening Press reported on allotment gardeners
A girl of 13 is said to have been raped and a second, aged eight, indecently assaulted in separate alleged incidents at Flamingo Land theme park. Detective Constable Garry Ridler, of Malton police station, today confirmed that North Yorkshire police were
Pupils across York were today celebrating their achievements in the GCSE examinations. SEVEN UP: Celebrating their results at All Saints' RC School in York, where 12 pupils gaining seven or more As or A* grades, are (from top to bottom, left to right)
