THERE may be light at the end of the tunnel for farmers suffering the worst recession in 60 years. The coming year will not see the end of the depression in agriculture but the corner is being turned. That was the view put forward at a seminar organised
DRIFFIELD Forward on December 7 were 12 sheep; 349 pigs (including 51 sows). Sheep: spring lambs, med to £39/head or 88p/kg (86.5p). Pigs: gilts, to 75kg to 85p (83.8p), 76-85kg to 87p (84.3p); boars, to 75kg to 82p (81.5p), 76-82kg to 80p (79.9p), others
IT is one of nature's humbler creations. Thale cress stands only a few centimetres high, is a relative of the cabbage, and tends to grow on waste ground next to car parks and railway sidings. But Arabidopsis thaliana, to give this little weed its full
RETIRING ambulance man Mal Jackson has never had a day off in 36 years. He credits this remarkable record to his regular meal of Yorkshire fish and chips. This is good news for chip lovers everywhere. The revelation yesterday that one in three British
Police found more than 400 computer-generated images of children engaged in sexual acts when they raided a Selby man's home, a court heard today. Martin Shergold, aged 50, of Palmer Grove, Selby, pleaded guilty to three charges of making indecent photographs
With Catterick falling foul of waterlogging for a second successive day - and Towcester and Exeter called off earlier in the week - there was no racing in Britain today as the list of abandonments rose to 32. But the news is brighter for punters tomorrow
A £28 million boost has been promised for York's transport system. Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott today announced the cash as part of an £8.4 billion national package. A further £100 million will be used for projects in North Yorkshire. The York
Three strikers headed out of the Bootham Crescent exit door, York City manager Terry Dolan revealed this afternoon. The City boss confirmed he will not be extending Neil Tarrant's loan from Aston Villa when it comes to an end at the weekend. The 21-year-old
Plymouth Argyle are fighting against the clock to have their Home Park pitch fit for the arrival of York City on Saturday. A spokesman at the Devon club admitted today the pitch was "very, very wet" but insisted the match could still go ahead. "We had
York City's youth team are ready to banish the blues in tonight's FA Youth Cup third round replay at Huddersfield Town's McAlpine Stadium. The City youngsters were just minutes from booking their place in the fourth round of the prestigious competition
I AM amazed at the Civic Trust's reaction to the Travelodge Hotel in Piccadilly. If you look at it now and then compare it to what it was previously, the trust should stick to what they do best, such as restoring a painting. I see from your letters page
ONCE again, the letters page has included that perennial old chestnut, a central bus station for York. While suitable locations are suggested, how such an expensive scheme would improve bus services - or who will pay - is not specified. Do the correspondents
IN the wake of the recent flooding, I want to know when are those responsible for drainage going to realise the answer is not to build up the river banks but to drop the river beds? I am old enough to remember that they were dredged on a regular basis
IN response to Alistair Jewison's letter 'Superficial Labour', (December 7) I should like to reiterate that in 1997 New Labour was elected to govern for all the British people, married and unmarried. Mr Jewison says "to hell with the long- term effects
I VISIT friends in Selby every Christmas making sure it coincides with the Barlby Foot-tappers concert in Selby Abbey. What a musical feast. The parents of those talented young musicians must be so proud. Such a vibrant atmosphere buzzed around the abbey
Safeway's proposed larger supermarket for Pickering is all wrong... it would spoil the town. They already have one supermarket here. If they did not sell clothing, flowers and many other items local shops sell, they would not need a larger store. Give
Cavaliers 'A' suffered a surprising defeat away to University by 3 to 2 points. The previously winless University team finally produced a full strength team and duly inflicted a memorable victory over the league leaders. Two of the key moments of the
Irish rock legend Van Morrison is to complete a hat-trick of two-night stands at York Barbican Centre next year. He played a brace of Barbican shows in November 1998 and February this year and will return to the York leisure centre for concerts on March
York City Baths Club youngster Tom Southam has smashed a championship record which has stood for eight years. Competing at the Bradford Christmas Cracker meet, Southam broke the record in the 14-year-old 200metres individual medley by nearly a second
Railway chiefs are celebrating after picking up an award for their efforts to add a touch of authenticity for day-trippers. Volunteers recently transformed an old goods shed at Goathland, on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Line (NYMR), into a period
YORK and District Indoor Bowls Club lost 137-124 when they entertained a touring team representing English Indoor Bowling Association president Tony Horibin. It was only the third visit in the history of the York club by a presidents team. York won four
North Yorkshire shoppers have been warned not to get so wrapped up in their buying they end up with foil that doesn't measure up to that heavy duty Christmas cooking. After a complaint from a disappointed consumer, local trading standards officers have
Work to remove the wind-battered scaffolding from Lendal Bridge, York, could take until Sunday. High winds battered the bridge and badly twisted scaffolding leaving it in such a bad state that City of York Council has been forced to dismantle it early
A pensioner has vowed never to travel by train again after a cramped and delayed journey put an end to her annual jaunts to Blackpool. Barbara Medd, 63, from Helmsley, was forced to stand in a cramped corridor with a dozen other passengers for more than
A lucrative tie with professional opposition is the bait for York's two remaining amateur clubs in the Silk Cut Challenge Cup. Heworth and New Earswick All Blacks both have home advantage for their respective second round ties on Saturday (kick-off 1.30pm
Paul Ingle will tread the same boards as York actor Mark Addy and Full Monty friend Robert Carlyle tomorrow at the weigh-in for Saturday's Sheffield showdown. The Yorkshire Hunter defends his IBF and IBO world featherweight titles against South African
York Wasps have been dealt yet another injury blow ahead of Sunday's clash with Keighley Cougars. Back row forward Spencer Hargrave was today undergoing surgery after damaging thumb ligaments in last week's 2-0 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers. He is having
An angry Ryedale parent has branded a local foxhunt "careless and irresponsi-ble" after a group of hounds strayed into a school playground. Tommy Woodward, whose ten year old son John attends Thornton-le-Dale Primary School, claimed it was "very fortunate
A shoplifter threatened store staff with a knife when they caught him stealing their goods, a court heard. Jamie Ross, 21, held out a four-inch blade in front of him when a store manager tried to stop him leaving Safeways in Acomb, said Steven Ovenden
Who says that fish and chips aren't good for your health? Mal Jackson, 60, York's longest-serving ambulance technician, has retired after 36 years without a single day off due to illness and he puts his healthy record down to his favourite dish - Yorkshire
Three strikers headed out of the Bootham Crescent exit door, York City manager Terry Dolan revealed this afternoon. The City boss confirmed he will not be extending Neil Tarrant's loan from Aston Villa when it comes to an end at the weekend. The 21-year-old
Rail giants battle it out for control of the East Coast main line. Christopher Garnett, chief executive of Great North Eastern Railways, explains why they should retain the prized, money-making route and Sir Richard Branson trumpets his bid for the 20
York Wasps have brought forward their New Year's Day fixture to allow players and fans to enjoy the festivities. The match at Batley Bulldogs will now be played the previous day, with a 12.30pm kick-off. Chief executive Ann Garvey said both clubs could
HOLIDAY snaps tend to be interesting mostly to those who partook of the holiday. Yet we've all imposed our photos on friends and family, and had the favour returned. Not many people's holiday mementoes fill page after page in the national newspapers.
Helmsley ON Tuesday, December 5, we held our domino drive in Carlton village hall where we had 48 people taking part and a profit of £54 was made. Domino winners were: Junior, Johnathan Leckonby, Phil Snowdon, Zoey Fawcett and Catherine Dunn; senior,
THE Outgoers element of the Pig Industry Restructuring Scheme is now open for applications, Agriculture Minister Nick Brown announced this week. "The aim of Outgoers is to reduce pig breeding capacity in the UK by 16pc compared to what was available in
AT York Livestock Centre's Christmas Fatstock Show, the champion heifer, bred by Norman Ellis, of Colton and reared and fattened by Keith Bowes, of Bilbrough, was sold for £1,362.50 to S&A Barker butchers, with shops in York and Nether Poppleton.
HILL farmers in the North York Moors need a better deal to safeguard the long-term future of its picturesque landscape, says the Moors Association. Secretary Peter Woods said: "Hill farmers face a very depressing future. Their soils have been so depleted
Rising York City star Chris Hogg will not be joining Manchester United. The England Under-15 international's trial spell at Old Trafford ended at the weekend with the Red Devils deciding not follow up their interest in the highly-prized teenage centre-back
Directors of a fast-growing Malton company have welcomed a district council decision to approve plans for a new travellers' site. Meat packing company Pro-Pak, based on York Road, had applied for permission to expand its existing site. To do this though
A judge has outlined to a jury two different ways it might view serious allegations against retired York psychiatrist William Kerr. Judge Arthur Myerson QC said it might take the prosecution view that the 16 patients who alleged Dr Kerr had abused them
York Wasps have brought forward their New Year's Day fixture to allow players and fans to enjoy the festivities. The match at Batley Bulldogs will now be played the previous day, with a 12.30pm kick-off. Chief executive Ann Garvey said both clubs could
Traditional pantomime entertainment with a twist was laid on for senior citizens in York. Sixth-formers from Huntington School perform a panto every Christmas. But this year's production of Peter Pan saw the students adding a new character to the story
Students at York University are trying to come to terms with the unexpected death of a talented friend who died in her sleep at her hall of residence. Joanna Foord, 19, originally from Whitby, was found dead in Eden's Court at York University last Saturday
A major parking clampdown faces a backlash from businesses and residents who claim parts of York are becoming a "police state". Traders in areas including Heworth and Heslington fear parking restrictions and heavy patrolling by new council traffic wardens
York City's youth team are ready to banish the blues in tonight's FA Youth Cup third round replay at Huddersfield Town's McAlpine Stadium. The City youngsters were just minutes from booking their place in the fourth round of the prestigious competition
Plymouth Argyle are fighting against the clock to have their Home Park pitch fit for the arrival of York City on Saturday. A spokesman at the Devon club admitted today the pitch was "very, very wet" but insisted the match could still go ahead. "We had
The trial of a rocket man accused of making explosives in his own kitchen today collapsed at York magistrates court. Alan Bullock, of The Ridings, Wheldrake, agreed to be cautioned for offences under the Explosives Act and the Health and Safety at Work
Rising York City star Chris Hogg will not be joining Manchester United. The England Under-15 international's trial spell at Old Trafford ended at the weekend with the Red Devils deciding not follow up their interest in the highly-prized teenage centre-back
LET us now praise our Ryedale councillors, at least for the moment, as they exercised their democratic right to adjourn the discussion on car park management at last week's meeting. I find it of great concern that the council officers, who are after all
York Wasps have been dealt yet another injury blow ahead of Sunday's clash with Keighley Cougars. Back row forward Spencer Hargrave was today undergoing surgery after damaging thumb ligaments in last week's 2-0 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers. He is having
Amateur rugby league players in York aiming to progress to the professional ranks will have the chance to make their mark on York Wasps coach Lee Crooks this weekend. Crooks will turn talent scout to check out Heworth and New Earswick All Blacks in Silk
IT'S BEEN called the "shopping revolution" and at this time of the year internet shopping seems to be the answer for many people trying to get through their Christmas shopping. It is estimated there are 15.4 million people on the Internet in the UK. Cyber
