A £25 million scheme for regeneration of derelict land near York's National Railway Museum was unveiled today. The ambitious package for an urban village on part of the tear-drop shaped site off Leeman Road - dubbed Bishops Fields - includes: * 50,000
I AM concerned how vulnerable the cyclists appear along Tadcaster Road. Many are school children. Recent proposals put forward as safety measures have been turned down. What is going on here? Are we waiting for a fatality? Mrs Catherine Pickard, Middlethorpe
I WOULD like to reassure readers that the famous purple Quality Street tin will still be with us for this Christmas and, more than likely, many Christmases to come. Your report stated that the tin had been replaced by the new-style plastic tub (October
York was bracing itself this afternoon for the worst flooding of the year. The York Flood Group was meeting for only the second time since 1995 to discuss the worsening situation. There was some flooding in York today as prolonged downpours over the weekend
THE Law Lords ruled that little Jimmy Bulger's killers are to be granted parole. Has this world gone mad? Their punishment amounts to seven years, eight months for beating the little fellow to death in a pre-meditated savage attack. One thing is for sure
Ryedale residents were put on flood alert this evening following heavy rains while householders across the district were issued with sandbags. Residents in Welham Road, in Norton, which was hit by some of the worst flooding last year, have been put on
Two people have died following an road traffic accident on the A64 at the bottom of Golden Hill, near Malton. One of the two people killed in the accident, which involved two cars, was a woman but police have no further details on the identity of the
All services from London Kings Cross to Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland have been cancelled. Services from Scotland are terminating in York. Virgin trains services "are virtually suspended" due to the severe weather conditions. Northern Spirit
Heworth slipped another place in the NCL first division with an 18-8 defeat at mid-table West Bowling. The Villagers fancied their chances at the interval when they trailed just 10-6 but they were unable to overturn the deficit in the second half. Bowling's
The chairman of North Yorkshire County Council, Roy Wilson, has sent out a plea to Evening Press readers to support the Poppy Appeal. "We all remember the sacrifices which were, and still are being made by our Armed Forces so that future generations are
York Acorn got back to winning ways with a 12-4 win at Milford Marlins to keep their promotion push on track. The Blue and Golds remain unbeaten on their travels in the National Conference League second division, but more importantly the result helped
Some may think Norton is a quiet, conservative community, but an alternative way of life has attracted a number of followers...to naturism. Every other Sunday, for about 15 years, up to 50 people have stripped off and dived into Ryedale Pool, without
Although Halloween was still three days away, Harrogate Town suffered a true nightmare on Rivacre Road when they travelled to Merseyside to take on UniBond League division one leaders Vauxhall Motors. Gregg Blundell led the way with a four-goal salvo
THE St Leonard's Hospice extension won't be built in a day, but the Romans are coming to lend a hand with the fund-raising. A group of Leeds students marched through York at the weekend to drum up support from Eboracum Carpediem, a charitable dinner in
Help is needed from animal lovers across Yorkshire and beyond to secure a long and healthy life for a sick Ryedale kitten. Seventeen-week-old Joe was brought to the Norton branch of the Cats Protection League (CPL) after being rescued from an out-of-control
Scarborough have only themselves to blame for missing out on a money-spinning FA Cup run, going out at the first hurdle after an absorbing game with Conference rivals Leigh RMI. The fourth qualifying round clash had everything - a stunning start, horrendous
A top Second World War German pilot has been invited to visit the Yorkshire Air Museum - to the anger of one of its members. Hauptmann Heinz Rokker, described as the most successful night fighter ace left alive in the world, is to speak at the museum
York's visit to old foes Bridlington ended in a 26-5 defeat on a blustery, wet afternoon. As West Park Old Boys from Leeds won their first match by defeating Beverley 9-3, York are now the only team pointless and out on their own at the foot of the Division
Pocklington overcame their home hoodoo with a 28-17 victory over North Ribblesdale at Percy Road which was more comfortable than the score line suggests. Before Saturday, Pocklington had won their three away league games but lost their three home fixtures
York City chief Terry Dolan has vowed no stone will be left unturned in his preparations as the Minstermen look to avoid falling victim to an FA Cup giant-killing act. City, who went out at the first round stage last season at the hands of Confer-ence
Music teacher Cathy Roberts, from St Aidan's CE School in Harrogate, has been named secondary teacher of the year at the Teaching Awards 2000 ceremony. Mrs Roberts received a gold "Plato" trophy as well as £20,000 for her school. She was described as
A duck amazingly survived being shot through the body with a crossbow arrow in York - but no-one has been able to catch it to give it medical attention. The duck, a mallard, is alive and well, but, despite the best efforts of the RSPCA and others to get
A North Yorkshire man, who claims his life has been ruined by tranquillisers, is demanding compensation so he can "live a little before he dies". Michael Burkinshaw's call is being backed by his MP, Selby's John Grogan, who will be attending a high-profile
The controversial rising bollard in York's Stonebow was today switched off by the City of York Council. At least five motorists have seen their vehicles damaged by the bollard which rises up to stop all vehicles but taxis, buses and emergency vehicles
Years of addiction to tranquillisers have left Michael Burkinshaw in constant pain and a virtual prisoner in his own home. MAXINE GORDON reports IT'S a sunny, early-autumn day and yet inside Michael Burkinshaw's home curtains are drawn and the central
Winter arrived with a vengeance in North and East Yorkshire today as the region was lashed by torrential rain and snow. As 90mph winds lashed the south of the country, wintry downpours hit York and surrounding areas. Thick snow fell in Harrogate and six
I SPENT most of my working life with British Railways and had to listen to the media in general making jibes, taunts and criticism of the railway industry. The industry moved troops, war and food materials throughout the war years. My father, also a railwayman
Torrential rain and storms caused a racing wipe-out in Britain today and the only meeting tomorrow with realistic hopes of going ahead is at Warwick. Today's cards at Redcar, Nottingham and Plumpton were abandoned. The Redcar and Nottingham courses are
New Earswick All Blacks were disappointed to lose 14-10 at home to Castleford Panthers in a game they should have won. It was another below-par performance from the All Blacks against a side who have now won four games in a row. Panthers took the lead
Champions Boroughbridge had lady luck to thank as they just came through their Senior League Cup tie at home to Civil Service 3-2. They were fully stretched from start to finish. In the first five minutes Rob Evans missed two easy chances before 'Bridge
Education director Mike Peters can take with him a glowing end-of-term report from Ofsted, which, when published in May, confirmed he and his staff had done a good job in developing a new department. But what he also takes with him are memories of five
Despite atrocious conditions, York RI gave another sparkling display in defeating fellow Yorkshire Three title hopefuls Barnsley 39-10 at New Lane. RI opened brightly and took an early lead when flanker Manu Fotu crashed over under the posts. Matthew
Traders are on the verge of quitting a Ryedale town because high parking charges are driving their customers away, a business group has claimed. Ryedale Business Action says Malton will be turned into a ghost town unless the charges, which apply to spaces
With both Skipton and Barnsley losing their fixtures, Malton and Norton's 29-7 home win over Moortown this win puts them in pole position in Yorkshire Division Three. The weather was hardly conducive to open flowing rugby with driving rain and a gale
York City players were pelted with coins, and several away fans were arrested during the match against Hull City at Bootham Crescent on Saturday. Referee Roger Furnandiz is expected to report complaints from players that they had been hit with coins during
Struggling York charity SNAPPY closed two projects for young people with disabilities at the weekend despite a last-ditch attempt to raise funds to continue. City of York Council donated £3,000 to the project which kept Junior and Senior SNAPPY going
There was only ever going to be one winner of this derby-duel - Mother Nature. But while the spoils were shared football could also claim a notable victory. For at a rain-soaked, wind-lashed Bootham Crescent both York City and Hull managed to raise themselves
A Ryedale town is set for a jobs boost under expansion plans by a factory. Pro-Pak, which is based at York Road Industrial estate in Malton, has submitted plans to move to new premises in the town and create more jobs. David Longbotton, managing director
THE Second World War still holds a firm grip on our national imagination. Just yesterday a Sunday newspaper reported that some of Winston Churchill's most famous radio speeches of the war were in fact spoken by an actor, Norman Shelley. Churchill himself
YOUNGSTERS with learning difficulties are vulnerable and the York charity SNAPPY does much good and vital work to make their lives as rich as possible. Yet all the efforts will be wasted if the money cannot be found to replace lost grants. The struggling
