I wish to contact anyone whose grandparent served in a Yorkshire Regiment or other British Army regiment during the 2nd Anglo Boer War 1899-1902 in South Africa. Please write to me at the address below to exchange information. B Melia, 174 Coombe Road
Once again we gear up to remember those who did not return to their homes and families after the First and Second World Wars. Yes, we must never forget those who laid down their lives for us, but I often ask myself who remembers those who returned to
A young entrepreneur has just won a lucrative contract to supply lap-top computers to Yorkshire Tyne-Tees Television. Paul Blanchard of Software Results Paul Blanchard, 24, of Heslington, is company director of Software Results Ltd, based in Norman Court
BEST OF BRITISH: Lee McTigue York Rugby Union Club will be looking to build on last week's club match win at West Park Bramhope as they go in search of their first away victory of the season in North East One. They travel to West Yorkshire to face Keighley
Harry Kewell's dynamic late goal gave Leeds United a three-goal cushion to take to Russia in their bid to make it through to the third round of the UEFA Cup. And David O'Leary reckons his young side side will need such a margin against attack-minded Lokomotiv
Deep derby passion is to be generated from the mirror-ball clash between York City and Hull City. The two rivals will meet in front of a near 5,000-crowd at Bootham Crescent, their fortunes totally transformed from their first encounter just a month ago
Cancer-stricken mother Gail Hepworth has booked in at a special New York clinic in her attempt to ensure she can see her children grow up. She made an appointment to begin a complementary treatment course at the Schachter clinic next month as a fundraising
Despite the current farming crisis, a sheep farmer from Hovingham has found a lucrative market for her animals across the sea in Europe. Delia Goodman with Flitwick Surprise, from the Flitwick flock, at Hovingham Picture: Paul Baker Delia Goodman, of
Regarding wheeled bins for the South Bank area (Evening Press, October 7), I challenge the faceless council spokesman to convince the pensioners and disabled residents that it will be much easier to trundle a full wheeled bin 200 yards along tough, treacherous
I would like to explain why the council is asking its staff to sign new contracts ('Sign Or You're Sacked', October 21). It follows from a national 'single status' agreement which brought substantial benefits to over 2,000 local blue collar staff (moving
My respect for the City of York Council went literally overnight when I learned that government representatives from China were made more than welcome in our city under the auspices of a trade mission. China is a country so totally opposed to criticism
Two exciting photography exhibitions are currently taking place in York. Vicky Dennis-Jones, visitor receptionist at The Yorkshire Museum, with a photo of a giant ground gecko by Martin Harvey, of South Africa The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gardens is
Dunnington youngster Emma Wainwright, nine, the niece of Nestl Rowntree receptionist Catherine Wainwright, with some of the new Smartie products So you thought Smarties were just a popular chocolate sweet? Have York confectioners Nestl Rowntree got news
Coronation Street fans disappointed by the non-appearance of Les Battersby at a York nightclub should not be too hard on the actor who plays him, Bruce Jones. Mr Jones sent his apologies saying he was so busy learning his lines he overlooked his appointment
Kieren Fallon, who rode into the record books on Alva Glen at Nottingham yesterday when he finally clinched his 200th winner of the season - and became the first jockey since Sir Gordon Richards in 1952 to clinch double-centuries in three consecutive
A special bond exists between pet and owner. Animals of all shapes and sizes bring joy and comfort to millions. In English homes they are treated as part of the family. To some, this relationship is particularly intense. Their pets are like their children
Dividends are being reaped by York City from the basement's lone international strikeforce. So claimed top scorer Barry Conlon, who forms one half of the international duo currently leading City's rousing revival from the front. Republic of Ireland Under
A new £850,000 unit for a high-tech treatment which allows detailed internal examinations to be carried out without the need for surgery is on the cards for York District Hospital. The self-contained endoscopy unit is to be developed on the hospital's
The home of the world's favourite vet was the setting for the launch of the hunt to find the best of British pets. The World of James Herriot, in Thirsk, hosted the launch of the Animal Health Trust's Willing and Giving (WAG) awards, the Oscars of the
Jean Greenwood, head of Clifton Preparatory School, is welcomed back by, from back left, Frankie Cross, Cathy Prowde, Gregory Bowler, and front, from left, Edward Frost, Ella Nadian and Marcus Bage One year after escaping a head-on car crash with her
John Jeeves A pensioner who knocked an elderly lady over in his electric wheelchair was convicted of murder 40 years ago. John Jeeves, 82, who was convicted of murder by Hampshire Assizes in July 1950, admitted causing grievous bodily harm to Annie Gledhill
York has a suicide rate 30 per cent higher than the country's average, a report has revealed. A Lib-Dem councillor is now urging action after the figures came out in research from the University of Surrey. Calls will be made next week for a full debate
Screaming fans were left sobbing into their pints at a York night-spot when Coronation Street's Les Battersby failed to materialise for a personal appearance. But what was the reason? Caught up in another fight? Was he drunk? Rowing with the neighbours
HEADSTONES: Ian Thornton at the site of the pet graves at the Millgate Pet Cemetery, which he wants to move to create a new garden. A pet cemetery near York was at the centre of controversy today over plans to move headstones away from the graves of pets
