Bally Lira, a confirmed out-and-out stayer, will be in her element at Chepstow tomorrow. The nine-year-old mare tackles the "Real Radio Race Night July 27th" Handicap Chase over an extended three-and-a-quarter miles and will relish every yard of this
When it comes to charity, there ain't nothing like a Dame. York's panto legend, Berwick Kaler, took time out from his role as Cissy Sessay in Dick Whittington at the Theatre Royal to lend his support to Marie Curie Cancer Care's annual Daffodil Appeal
Several people were hurt and 17 were arrested when violence erupted in a North Yorkshire county town restaurant. Fighting broke out at the Malton Spice Indian in Castlegate, Malton, early yesterday. Malton police were unable to confirm rumours that the
The blind man who killed York woman Krystyna Walton will be free within days. Today Mr Justice Harrison jailed Anthony O'Connell for 12 months and revoked the three-year probation order given for the manslaughter of his friend. Because of the time he
Three defeats in three different competitions and three games without a goal. It doesn't take a genius to work out confidence is low at York City. The optimism generated by City's mini-FA Cup run has rapidly evaporated and on current form there's not
The decision by City of York Council to agree to the siting of a play area on Micklegate Stray, close to Knavesmire Wood, raises serious issues that deserve wider consideration. Before giving their approval of this scheme, planning committee members were
I AM surprised to see, yet again, an Evening Press reporter having a cheap jibe against the bollard in Stonebow (Do you fancy a new career? January 10). Let's get this right once and for all, the bollard was put there for one reason - to catch cheats
Haxby Town continued to set the pace in division one of the Leeper Hare York and District League with a fine 2-0 win at Thorpe United. Lee Tutill opened the scoring midway through the first half when he latched onto a corner to volley home a powerful
Dringhouses lost their unbeaten record in the premier division of Leeper Hare York and District League, going down 4-3 at home to Rufforth. Andy Barkway opened the scoring for Dringhouses. Rufforth counter-attacked and Danny Bodden equalised direct from
Heworth will need to improve from Saturday's poor performance against Eccles if they are to trouble Batley Bulldogs in the Challenge Cup in two weeks time. The Villagers went on a scouting mission to Batley yesterday but they will have more concerns over
New Earswick All Blacks seemed to have their minds on their forthcoming Silk Cut Challenge Cup tie as they were comprehensively beaten 44-6 at home to Crosfields. The Warrington-based side were in superb form and thoroughly deserved their win which takes
A former Sheriff's lady and long-time employee of the McDonald's restaurant in York has died of cancer, aged 57. Sandra Horwell, of Lindley Street, Holgate, died on January 9 at York District Hospital two months after being diagnosed with the disease.
Squadron Leader Mike Chambers, senior air traffic control officer at RAF Linton-on-Ouse picked up an MBE in the recent New Year's Honours list. Mike, born in Bridlington, has had 35 years RAF service which has seen postings in the UK, Germany, Borneo,
Scarborough manager Neil Thompson, who missed playing in the FA Umbro Trophy third round 4-0 win at Runcorn because he has a hamstring injury, watched his side struggle in the first 20 minutes to come to terms with the conditions at Canal Street. With
A schoolgirl shop assistant was left shocked and traumatised after a robber threatened her before rifling the till. The 16-year-old girl, who was working for pocket money at the Woodlands post office and shop in Stutton Road, Tadcaster, was told she would
York City manager Terry Dolan today moved quickly to stop the rot by naming a number of the side that lost 2-0 at Barnet on Saturday in the reserves. After three successive defeats, several players were expected to be in the second-string squad that was
Villagers are holding a public meeting to demand urgent action after yet another accident at a notorious A64 blackspot, in which two police officers were injured. A police investigation is being held after the accident at the Bilbrough Top gap, between
Occasionally, someone has a simple idea that solves a huge problem. The landlord of a pub in a Devon town had one such flash of inspiration when pondering a solution to the problem of rowdiness in the surrounding streets after closing time. He gave out
Q: My husband and I get flu almost every winter and it takes us a long time to recover. Do you have any tips on how to cope if we are struck down again? A: The heavy cold and flu season is upon us, although it seems that the impact is a little lessened
Q: I'm worried my husband is drinking too much. When I tackle him about it, he tells me not to be stupid and says he can't sleep without a drink. Should I be concerned? A: The currently-advised safe values for alcohol intake are 28 units for a man and
Most patients go in to hospital expecting to get better. Unfortunately, some only get worse. About 5,000 patients die each year from infections caught in hospitals. Poor standards of cleanliness are partly to blame for this terrible statistic. A report
STEPHEN Constable boasts impressive qualifications and experience. Yet hundreds of bosses have rejected him as a potential employee. The reason? Because he is 48, he says. It is ludicrous that someone like Mr Constable is thrown on the scrap heap at such
York City manager Terry Dolan today moved quickly to stop the rot by naming a number of the side that lost 2-0 at Barnet on Saturday in the reserves. After three successive defeats, several players were expected to be in the second-string squad that was
MEMBERS of the Yorkshire Countrywomen's Association are very worried that City of York Council seems determined to proceed with the Coppergate Riverside scheme in spite of the concern expressed by so many. Clifford's Tower stands austere and dignified
THE objectors to the Coppergate extension are coming up with the usual rubbish again. Following Mr Bevan's outburst, they now come up with William the Conquerer's 'Motte' (Archbishop urges shops plan inquiry January 4). If William could only stand on
The future of a Selby voluntary service is under threat because of a shortage of officials. A special meeting is to be held next month to discuss the plight of Selby District Community Transport, which could fold unless new committee members are recruited
Malton and Norton kept up their winning ways with a 10-8 victory at Moortown to go joint to of Yorkshire Three. Missing several key members of the threequarters, Malton relied on the power of their pack. After ten minutes Malton took the lead after the
A quantity of potentially dangerous drugs has been stolen in a raid on a North Yorkshire chemist's shop. Morphine sulphate tablets, diamorphine injections and temazepam tablets were among the drugs taken in a burglary at Goodall's Chemists, in Howe End
Although York's chances of escaping from the foot of the North Two East table have not been high for some weeks, a morale-boosting win over a sub-strength Bridlington was almost in their grasp at Clifton Park on Saturday. In the end, they had even a draw
The former Rowntree Youth Theatre performs for the first time tonight in York under its new name of Rowntree Musical Theatre. The name change has come about after the City of York Council Leisure Services department stopped funding the long-running group
Glory-chasing Nestl-Rowntree claimed a prized place in the North Riding County Cup semi-finals after a display of eminent northern comfort. The West Yorkshire League champions travelled to Nunthorpe Athletic - their third knockout encounter against Teesside
Technical expert Stephen Constable has good qualifications and lots of experience...so why can't he get a job? Eighteen months after being made redundant from his job as a project manager at a distillery in Scotland the Stamford Bridge man has posted
More than 20 young dancers from the York area are to take on the challenge of performing with the English Youth Ballet at the Grand Opera House. The dancers, between the ages of eight and 16, and from a mixture of schools in the York, Easingwold and Pocklington
York Wasps Rugby League Club suffered their first postponement of the season yesterday when a frozen pitch put paid to their Northern Ford Premiership clash with Sheffield Eagles. Local referee Dave Asquith was called in to inspect the Huntington Stadium
Head teacher Helen Glendinning has gone back to her old school in her new job at St George's RC Primary School in York. Mrs Glendinning has come full circle by returning to the school she attended as a pupil from 1962 to 1966. She has taken over this
Who Wants to be a Millionaire contestant Steve Chandler may have had his dirty washing aired in public for the second time but at least he walked away with £8,000 to spend on his honeymoon. Thanks to the show's host Chris Tarrant, the 21-year-old credit
Three defeats in three different competitions and three games without a goal. It doesn't take a genius to work out confidence is low at York City. The optimism generated by City's mini-FA Cup run has rapidly evaporated and on current form there's not
York Health Trust is still falling short of the Government's targets for urgent breast cancer referrals, according to a Good Hospital Guide. The first part of the guide, published yesterday in the Sunday Times, put the trust joint ninth on the list of
Health watchdogs in York plan to step up checks on hospital wards and other NHS buildings as part of a "clean-up" campaign. Members of York and District Community Health Council intend more visits with minimal notice, and are considering making resultant
Reporting accidents and injuries is all in a day's work for editorial staff at the Evening Press. But what is it like to deal with victims at first hand? Reporter Matthew Woodcock spent eight hours on the front line with a paramedic to find out Before
Is the MMR vaccine safe after all? STEPHEN LEWIS weighs up the evidence If health bosses were hoping publication of the results of the largest-ever study into the effects of the controversial MMR vaccine would end any worries people might have that it
Q: feel really down after Christmas and New Year. How can I pick myself up? A: Some people do suffer for the Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, which is depression associated with the long dark nights and lack of daylight. As mentioned above, take any
In Channel Four's The 1940s House, the clocks are turned back and a modern-day family are challenged to live in that period. But what was home life like for people in Forties York? STEPHEN LEWIS finds out 'BREAD into battle!' It may not have been one
York Wasps Rugby League Club suffered their first postponement of the season yesterday when a frozen pitch put paid to their Northern Ford Premiership clash with Sheffield Eagles. Local referee Dave Asquith was called in to inspect the Huntington Stadium
