On the other hand, I couldn't always 'hack' the stuff spouted by Peter Mullen. But nevertheless he certainly had a good response from some very irate readers, which in turn made for good reading. There are many good letters contributed to your column,
Gunmen tied up gallery staff - QC Two robbers subjected staff at York Art Gallery to a "violent and terrifying" armed raid in which 20 paintings were stolen and several others left damaged or broken in two, a jury at York Crown Court heard today. How
York RI could clash with neighbours Pocklington in the quarter-finals of the UAP Yorkshire Shield. The draw for the last eight means that they may meet at Percy Road on Saturday, February 19 - but both have to get through this coming Saturday's outstanding
ThisisBritain, the national Internet gateway to local news, sport and information of which the award-winning thisisyork is part, has merged with Fish4, the market-leading family of consumer web sites on www.fish4.co.uk The merger coincides with a £5 million
The Gurkhas are one of the most famed fighting forces in the British and Indian armies. Now some of these solders from Nepal are to be based in York. The sight of these fine fighting men in our city should be a cause of pride - and also a happy reminder
FLYING THE FLAG: The sextet of local orienteers heading for Israel, from the left, Laura Lancaster, Johnny Kendall, Tim Bean, Thomas Van Rossum, Matthew Speake and Heather Gardner Young orienteers from York face a race against time if they are to take
A prize which could massively boost business for Gareth Preece's Rock Steady Training firm based at the Fishergate Centre, York was presented to him at the Evening Press offices in Walmgate. Gareth Preece is handed the Id ROM by Darren Wiseman as Paul
York City manager Neil Thompson's injury woes continue to show signs of easing. Skipper and defensive linchpin Chris Fairclough has begun some light jogging as he makes his way back from medial knee ligament damage. The former Leeds United and Tottenham
A survey has triggered an all-out battle between the pro and anti-Euro factions to win the hearts and minds of business people in York and North Yorkshire. Questionnaires have been sent to every one of the 3,000 members of the three Yorkshire partner
York Wasps have been handed an ideal opportunity to progress into the Silk Cut Challenge Cup fifth round after being paired with amateurs Thornhill Trojans. The National Conference premier division strugglers will travel to Huntington Stadium on the back
Leaders of voluntary organisations which provide vital services for hundreds of elderly and vulnerable people across York today called on city councillors to beg Tony Blair's New Labour government for more cash. The call came as it emerged members of
Carers in North Yorkshire are to benefit from a new partnership which will give them vital extra support and opportunities. York and Selby Carers Project, Hambleton and Richmondshire Carers Association and Scarborough and Ryedale Carers Resource have
A sub-postmaster today warned that whole communities could be devastated by Government plans to change the way benefits are paid. Andrew Gardner, who runs Kirkbymoorside Post Office, said: "If you take us away what will replace us?" Andrew Gardner, who
Poverty and low-quality services are creating a crisis in the countryside, according to a report out today. The warning from the New Policy Institute comes as the Prime Minister addresses farmers at their annual conference and just before he begins a
Two robbers subjected staff at York Art Gallery to a "violent and terrifying" armed raid in which 20 paintings were stolen and several others left damaged or broken in two, a jury at York Crown Court heard today. Opening the prosecution against Craig
I was saddened and angry to read that one of York's three Family Centres will close at the end of March (January 25). Yet again the council is throwing away an essential service. The work done in these centres is invaluable. My stepchildren have benefited
Doctor Death's sombre lesson Dr Harold Shipman was a trusted family doctor, yet it turns out that he was not to be trusted to a lethal degree. Converted for the new archive on 30 June 2000. Some images and formatting may have been lost in the conversion
Rugby League: Trojan war can bring Wasps big cup reward York Wasps have been handed an ideal opportunity to progress into the Silk Cut Challenge Cup fifth round after being paired with amateurs Thornhill Trojans. Football: City injury crisis shows signs
Euro battle to win hearts and minds A survey has triggered an all-out battle between the pro and anti-Euro factions to win the hearts and minds of business people in York and North Yorkshire. Gareth collects state-of-the-art prize from Press A prize which
An old face to Bootham Crescent was today unveiled as York City's new commercial manager. James Richardson, match-day programme editor, is stepping up from assistant commercial manager and takes over from Maureen Leslie, who is leaving the club after
IN THE THICK OF IT: City of York's Steve Prankett was an early casualty as the second string beat Sheffield Bankers II to go top of the Northern Counties League's second division east City of York's first and seconds strings enjoyed a weekend to remember
A national employment agency is targeting York to open up a new branch - and the city's Inward Investment Board is standing by to help. York and Harrogate are on an expansion "hitlist" drawn up by Select Appointments which sees the two conurbations as
Dr Harold Shipman was a trusted family doctor, yet it turns out that he was not to be trusted to a lethal degree. The GP from Hyde in Greater Manchester has been exposed as Britain's most prolific serial killer following his conviction for killing 15
The father of a North Yorkshire walker who was badly injured in an accident in the Lake District has paid tribute to his rescuers. Walter Boston thanked the RAF and the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team for plucking his son David from a precipitous mountainside
Don't throw away this essential family service I was saddened and angry to read that one of York's three Family Centres will close at the end of March (January 25). Yet again the council is throwing away an essential service. Converted for the new archive
Five organisations in the region have picked up prestigious Government Charter Mark awards for excellent public service. Celebrating Ryedale District Council's building control department Charter Mark success are, front from left, Council Chairman Coun
A York man whose surgery was cancelled twice in the last fortnight due to a York District Hospital beds shortage has hit out at the presence there of animal rights activist Barry Horne. Peter Newton was due to have operations on his nose and throat a
A grieving North Yorkshire man who lost his mother to Dr Harold Shipman today called for a shake-up in the medical profession to prevent more tragedies like his. Heartbroken Richard Couzens of Chelmsford Road, Harrogate, said it was the single crucial
