On the subject of waste, the new European landfill directive gives the UK no choice but to substantially reduce waste dumping. The choice the Government faces is waste reduction, recycling or incineration. At the moment the plan is to burn around ten
I read with concern the trouble at Tang Hall Co-op, but little surprise (Evening Press, September 11). The problem with Tony Blair is that he is content to grab a few cheap headlines in his drive to make Britain a 'moral' place and instil 'values' (his
Flying start to Hospice Week Ada Appleyard, manageress of the Martin House Children's Hospice Shop, in York, shows her support for Children's Hospice Week, with these butterfly badges. Butterflies are the emblem of the Association of Children's Hospices
The computerised whiteboards at Huntington School are an amazing technological innovation. Teachers can use them as traditional whiteboards or, at the touch of a button, convert them to giant computer screens visible to the whole class. Using their fingers
Iron-Man Colin Hawxby from York will represent Great Britain in the World Duathlon Championships in the United States next month. Hawxby, 31, only took up the gruelling sport, which combines cycling and running, recently, but has made an immediate impact
The story of the Scotsman who won't face trial is certainly astonishing. This visitor was accused of a string of offences in North and East Yorkshire, but appears to have escaped justice thanks to a legal loophole. Somewhere between England and Scotland
Gavin Hamilton was back in the Yorkshire squad at The Oval today for the final championship match of the season against new title holders Surrey. But a final decision over whether Hamilton would play was not being taken until a late fitness test on his
Nationwide Conference outfit Scarborough were today casting their eye over transfer-listed York City ace Andy McMillan. On trial: Andy McMillan McMillan, surprisingly listed by City manager Neil Thompson just eight games short of reaching 500 senior appearances
The Monkgate surgery looks the most likely home for York's new "walk-in" medical centre. The chairman of York primary care group (PCG), Dr Bob Markham, told members of York and District Community Health Council (CHC) that no final decision had been taken
Ryedale flood victims forming a new residents' association say flood-defence plans are too slow. They want action and they want it now. The St Nicholas Street Residents' Association aims to give victims a voice and to press for a flood defence scheme
The University of York has won its second major Government award in six months as part of the White Rose Consortium. The consortium, which also includes Leeds and Sheffield Universities, was today awarded £2.9 million from the Science Challenge Fund to
Lee Bardy: been to party A York woman who allegedly drove off after a fatal hit-and-run collision told police she should not have been driving. The jury at Doncaster Crown Court heard that Beverley Scanlon rang York police just before noon on June 6,
Customers will get the chance to buy fresh food direct from farmers at two new markets in the York area. Wild boar and honey will be on sale alongside traditional Yorkshire beef, pork and lamb from farmers and smallholders from the surrounding area. The
Nearly everyone knows someone who has suffered a stroke. Now there's a chance to do something to help. The Stroke Association provides practical help and emotional support to rebuild lives. This year the association is marking its centenary and is appealing
It was with mounting disbelief that I read the article on ozone levels in York (Evening Press, September 13). Hardly new information. Holland and Denmark, knowing what was coming, tackled this problem 20 years ago. France has the best railway system in
With reference to the article 'Battle to tackle crime on the troubled streets', (Evening Press, August 10), I would like to clear up a few points. The article mentioned that Chapelfields is in Westfield ward. Actually, only half of the 'area' is in Westfield
Elizabeth Shouksmith being presented with a painting of York by club secretary John Bellerby, with fellow members of York RI Badminton Club. Saddened York RI Badminton Club have bade farewell to the reign of their own 'queen' Elizabeth. Club members gathered
Two Joseph Rowntree School pupils are one step away from gaining places in the England Under-17 netball squad. ON TRIAL: Gemma Grant (top) and Debra Slater who have been selected for England Under 17 netball trails. Debra Slater and Gemma Grant have been
Whitwell-on-the-Hill owner David Brotherton, whose colours will be carried by hot favourite Astonished in Saturday's Ladbroke Ayr Gold, can enjoy a good omen tomorrow on the opening day of Ayr's Western Meeting. Brotherton will be represented by Surprised
Blackboards and chalk have been consigned to the history books with the arrival of the first computerised white boards in a York school. Huntington School pupils Helena David, left, and Laura Docherty try out the computer white board The two boards, which
A new Internet service is now available that aims to deal with the development of young people in North Yorkshire. The North Yorkshire Children's Information Service web site, which has been developed by the education service, is one of the first in the
Maggie Pickering, with daughter Rachel, in her new wheelchair Life has taken on a whole new dimension for Maggie Pickering, the York woman struggling to cope with debilitating multiple sclerosis. Thanks to Evening Press readers, family, friends and colleagues
A Scotsman accused of a string of offences in North and East Yorkshire has escaped justice - thanks to a Tartan legal loophole. Timothy Foster at the pumps The man was charged with making off without payment from the Fridaythorpe filling station at Fridaythorpe
