If there is one thing to make me hop with intolerant fury, it is the intolerance of other people. Have you noticed how unreasonable they can be? Stranger still, religious types are sometimes the most screamingly intolerant of the lot. On a radio phone-in
As part of the newly-formed York People First 2000 we feel strongly as a group about the proposals about price increases for day services. The city council's suggestion of a 40 per cent rise in costs to the customer, added to the proposed rise in meal
As an ex-Royal Navy serviceman, I fully support the memorial to the women who served in the armed forces in the Second World War. I do, however, find it sad that it is only now, after 56 years, a memorial is to be erected. The women did a marvellous job
Unsurprisingly, the initial response to the announcement that York has been chosen as a likely location for a waste incinerator is one of uproar. However, if the proposed incinerator was to also be a power generation plant, particularly a combined heat
Football: Race campaigners take it easy on City Representatives of the 'Kick It Out' campaign are heading for York with a gentle touch to force a change of heart at Bootham Crescent. Boxing: London meeting for our 'Enry Henry Wharton was going to the
Student village plan for school A new village for hundreds of university students could be created in York under ambitious plans for the city's Queen Anne School site. Road gritting funds are set to be slashed Emergency funds for snow clearance could
A young woman who once had to give up dancing for fear it could kill her is now passing on her expertise to budding York performers. Lisa Ransome, 21, is now back at home in North Yorkshire after several glittering years on stage throughout Europe, starring
The Duke of York reinforced his ties with York Minster, and made the day of scores of schoolchildren when he visited the city. The Duke launched the £250,000 York Minster Bells Appeal to commemorate the life of the Queen Mother in her centenary year.
Phillip Chapman learns the secret of happiness from Buddhists living in a stately home set in 40 acres of parkland in East Yorkshire. A meditation class takes place at the Madhyamaka Buddhist Centre at Kilnwick Percy Hall near Pocklington. An escape from
Joan Emmerson and Emma Andrews led the charge for Rowntree Ladies as their side won 6-3 away at Riverside in division one of the York Badminton League. Emmerson and Andrews were on top of their game as they took three straight wins for 90-29. University
Former North Yorkshire rugby league development officer Tony Gargan has been named as the new manager of the England Students team. Gargan, who now coaches York Schools Under-11s, has already taken up his post ahead of the home internationals series in
Sport, to coin a phrase, has become a political football. Our elected representatives feel the need to intervene in everything from local swimming baths to the fate of Premiership managers. Now John Greenway is entering this arena as shadow spokesman
Henry Wharton was going to the top today in a bid to finalise his ring comeback. WAITING GAME: York boxer Henry Wharton, main picture, is to have talks with promoter Panos Eliades, inset, over his comeback to the ring Wharton and his trainer, Gary Atkin
A further two rural post offices are threatened with closure, the Evening Press can reveal. The sub-post offices at Barton-le-Willows, near Malton, and at Thixendale, in the Yorkshire Wolds, are both due to close in the near future. The circumstances
Residents fighting to stop their village being used as a "24-hour drive-through bank" are hoping to hammer out a deal when they meet top bosses from banking's Big Four in York tomorrow. Villagers in Heslington want to put an end to the late-night noise
Armed robbers allegedly told staff at York City Art Gallery they would get a £50,000 cheque if they "behaved themselves". The balaclava-clad raiders made off with 20 paintings worth £700,000, the jury at York Crown Court heard. They left behind cut paintings
COLOURFUL: Arts Minister Alan Howarth admires a piece of stained glass window from St William's College being restored at the York Glaziers Trust The Arts Minister described York as "a constellation of heritage wonders", as he used a visit to the city
Yet another blockbuster deal has been signed between two neighbouring railway giants of York - spelling big profits and jobs. This time Railtrack London North Eastern Zone (LNEZ) has awarded a £250 million maintenance and track renewal contract to Jarvis
Emergency funds for snow clearance could be slashed by £100,000 in City of York Council's latest budget cutting proposals. Plans will also be discussed to increase car park charges by 10p an hour, expected to generate £130,000 a year and reduce traffic
I am deeply concerned about the City of York Council's proposal to close the York Story. This exhibition is the only place where the history of the city is displayed and is an essential centre for tourists, residents and school parties. The city has failed
John tackles sporting life Sport, to coin a phrase, has become a political football. Our elected representatives feel the need to intervene in everything from local swimming baths to the fate of Premiership managers. Cracking cruelty The partnership between
Entertainers including "George Formby" and "Tina Turner" have helped to raise £1,000 to be divided between two good causes. They were among the acts at a special evening organised by the York Hoboes Rambling Club at South Bank Social Club in October.
Steve Cooper, last year's beaten finalist, has been made top seed to regain the men's singles crown at this weekend's York and District Table Tennis Association Closed Championships. Bootham Conservative Club player Cooper, who won the title in 1994,
York Acorn's 'dream team' lead their Yorkshire troops into the heat of a Roses battle on Sunday. FREE TO PLAY: York Acorn's Leigh Marshall, pictured completing a tackle against London Skolars, will be free to face Oldham side Shaw Rhinos after being given
The partnership between the NSPCC and the RSPCA is an astute move. It was always common sense that the sort of individual who abuses animals is more likely to mistreat children. Now that link has been statistically confirmed and RSPCA inspectors are being
Representatives of the 'Kick It Out' campaign are heading for York with a gentle touch to force a change of heart at Bootham Crescent. York City has come under fire in the past after refusing to sign up to the national 'Kick It Out' initiative, which
York kidney patient Michael Hardgrave's long-awaited "Who Shares Wins" transplant from his wife will finally go ahead later this month. The former SAS reservist and his wife Angela will both have operations at St James's Hospital in Leeds on February
Anger over moves to close the York Story I am deeply concerned about the City of York Council's proposal to close the York Story. Power from waste Unsurprisingly, the initial response to the announcement that York has been chosen as a likely location
Campaigners for York's Barbican Pool have reacted with fury to a council newsletter which appears to hint it may be set for closure. City of York Council leisure chiefs have been considering the possible closure of the Barbican and Yearsley pools as part
A new village for hundreds of university students could be created in York under ambitious plans for the city's Queen Anne School site. Queen Anne School, York But a rival scheme also submitted to the City of York Council could see it becoming an extension
