The Archbishop of York, Dr David Hope, has called for a regional government to balance the north-south divide. He said northern England was being ignored as the nation centred on the south. Dr Hope criticised the handling of the Settle foot and mouth
A Lorry driver was sentenced to six years in jail this afternoon for killing three Good Samaritans and the family they tried to help on the hard shoulder of the A1(M) in North Yorkshire. Brian France, 55, effectively "abandoned control" of his articulated
Q My boyfriend and I have lived happily together for five years. I love him very much, but around six months ago things changed and now we hardly touch each other. What was a good sexual relationship is now virtually non existent. My boyfriend does not
It was all happening at Yapham where the home side gained a big win in a remarkable game in division four. The match saw a whirlwind innings from Tim Lazenby, an incredible last wicket stand for Easingwold, an inspired bowling change by Yapham's acting
The biggest lead in any division is enjoyed by Hornsea who are 33 points ahead of fellow newcomers Malton and Old Malton in division three after recording their fifth victory at Heslington. Heslington's batsmen posted an extremely useful score of 197
Second and third placed teams were in opposition at Beverley where the home side gained a convincing division one victory over Pocklington, who were destroyed by Shaun Lightowler's 8 for 38. Only Sean Houltham, who made 25, offered any resemblance of
York found their winning form again in the Yorkshire ECB County Premier League when they beat Appleby-Frodingham by a convincing six-wicket margin with two overs to spare on Saturday. Rising batting star Michael Mortimer was the hero with an unbeaten
An eye-catching wooden sculpture on the side of an accident black spot road has angered leaders of two historic market towns. Community leaders have criticised the placing of the three-interlocking rings, over a metre high, alongside a lay-by near Welburn
A resident in a new housing development in York is angry because oil she says was spilt by a binmen's lorry on to a road has not been cleaned up. Elaine Shrewsbury, of St James's Court, off Leeman Road, said a refuse truck had left a trail of oil on the
British Summer Time is in full swing - but that didn't stop the members of a social club near York digging out the fairy lights to celebrate Christmas in the sunshine. Members of Full Sutton Prison's officers mess decided to hold Christmas and New Year's
York found their winning form again in the Yorkshire ECB County Premier League when they beat Appleby-Frodingham by a convincing six-wicket margin with two overs to spare on Saturday. Rising batting star Michael Mortimer was the hero with an unbeaten
Dunnington stretched their lead in the premier division of Hunters Estate Agents York and District Senior League to 23 points after an advantage draw at closest rivals Clifton Alliance. Former West Indian Test star Collis King was once more to the fore
Two councils could face legal action over polluted water which is seeping on to a farmer's land and into a stream in York. The Environment Agency said if North Yorkshire County Council and City of York Council did not decide which was taking responsibility
Vandalism victim Philip Nicholson is calling for corporal punishment to be introduced to combat the youngsters who have made his life hell. Mr Nicholson, whose car and house have suffered repeated vandalism, also claims he has become the victim of the
The arrival of former Super League star Leroy Rivett can't come soon enough for York Wasps whose lack of attacking prowess was cruelly exposed at Don Valley Stadium yesterday. The Wasps never came within touching distance of the Sheffield line, rarely
The roar of the powerful engines of flashy Ferraris could be heard in Malton as fanatics gathered for a leisure rally. More than 20 sporty cars turned out in the Market Place on Sunday for a quick show before heading out for a spin towards the East Coast
The injury curse has once again struck York Wasps in-form loose forward Mick Ramsden. Ramsden, who has missed much of the last two seasons through injury, has been ruled out for the rest of the campaign. The 29-year-old damaged ankle ligaments in yesterday's
When retired couple Ken and Linda Bell bought and renovated a bungalow in a quiet York side street they were looking forward to spending the rest of their days in peace. But seven years into the dream, all that changed when a funeral home became one of
SOME Haxby residents have been left bemused after Conservative Parliamentary Candidate Anne McIntosh hit out at City of York Council over plans to reopen the railway station in the town. Miss McIntosh, defending her Vale of York seat, believed she had
BARELY a day goes by without the sight of people scrambling up and down the banks of Clifford's Tower or skateboarding around its perimeter. What stronger reason could you want for making a recreational area here? Dr K Davis, Mason's Court, Cockermouth
MY wife and I cycled to Monks Cross to visit a major computer store. We chose a swivel chair and asked about delivery arrangements. We were advised, apologetically, that the company had recently ceased to make home deliveries. Strenuous efforts are being
It's Noise Action Day on Wednesday. STEPHEN LEWIS looks at the impact of noise on our health and what we can do for a quiet life. WE SELDOM pause long enough in our busy lives to be aware of it: but we're constantly surrounded by noise. At home, at work
ONE exhibition concentrates on new work, the other on paintings from the last eight years; both are free, even if the prices are anything but! Jake Attree, one of the North's premier artists, was born in York in October 1950 and was reared in the shadow
Steve Foster, who will be playing for the England and Wakes Cricket Board in Holland next week, hit a century as the Bradford League inflicted a heavy 147-run defeat on the Hunters Estate Agent York and District Senior League in the Yorkshire Senior Inter-League
Kevin Lund's 111 and 44 from Mal Bowden took Selby to the top of division five after beating Hovingham by seven wickets. Hovingham made 195 for 6 through George Mosey (45) and Richard John (49) with Andy Jarvis taking 4 for 43 for Selby, who replied with
Division two leaders Scarbor-ough beat second placed Bubwith to open up a 15 point lead from Hull Zingari. Bubwith ran into trouble against Mark Wells, who captured 5 for 30, and were only able to reach 136 for 9 thanks to Richard Hunter (39) and Neil
Dunnington stretched their lead in the premier division of Hunters Estate Agents York and District Senior League to 23 points after an advantage draw at closest rivals Clifton Alliance. Former West Indian Test star Collis King was once more to the fore
ACCORDING to the opinion polls, Labour has this week's General Election in the bag. But it is never sensible to predict the whims of the British electorate with too much confidence. History shows us that we are an unpredictable lot. In 1945 Winston Churchill
Pampered Parrots boss Julie Piercy may have had her feathers ruffled when recent bad weather forced her to cancel a fundraising event, but she is determined not to give up. Julie had planned a tombola and raffle draw at a car boot sale in Malton to boost
Burythorpe and York are already locked in what looks like a season-long struggle for supremacy in the first division of the Horwath Pulleyn Heselton York Vale League. Both teams won although Burythorpe were run close by Ovington while York had few problems
York driver James Thompson collected another podium finish in the latest British Touring Car Championship rounds at Silverstone. Despite coming off the track in both the Sprint and Feature races he battled back to earn crucial points. Both races were
"The woman with all the answers" is how a York husband described his wife of 50 years as they celebrated their golden wedding at the weekend. Arthur Hartley, 78, of Escrick, was talking about his wife, Gwenda, 70, whose lateral thinking is beyond compare
Simon Dyson received another pay-out after a respectable showing in the British Masters at Woburn. The Malton and Norton professional finished well down the field but picked up around £4,500 for his efforts. After making the cut, 23-year-old Dyson carded
For Charlie Ross, turning 100 was no big deal - he's looking forward to hitting 1,000! The sprightly centenarian was treated to not one, but two, birthday parties for notching up the ton, one given by his family on his actual birthday last Thursday, and
York Acorn 'A' just failed in their bid to win the final of the Yorkshire League division four play-offs at Featherstone's Post Office Road Ground when they were beaten 24-17 by undefeated league champions Castleford Panthers 'A'. On the season's form
Alternative visions of York's future are to be aired at separate public inquiries. Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has decided to "call in" the £60 million Land Securities scheme for the area around Clifford's Tower. This means the Coppergate Riverside
The race for the final top eight play-off spots in the NFP is set to go down to the wire after yesterday's results. While Leigh, already crowned Minor Premiers, and Oldham have booked their place in the play-offs, with Widnes almost certainly joining
A Selby woman presented a lump of coal to Chancellor Gordon Brown as a unique "thank-you" for saving her pit. Pam Ross, 51, a personal assistant at Gascoigne Wood Mine, took Mr Brown by surprise when she handed over the Selby-mined coal at the GMB union's
Burythorpe and York are already locked in what looks like a season-long struggle for supremacy in the first division of the Horwath Pulleyn Heselton York Vale League. Both teams won although Burythorpe were run close by Ovington while York had few problems
PROMISES, promises! We all make them, we all break them. Some may deny that, but no one can go through life and keep every pledge. Look at all those promises we make to ourselves at New Year. My own - to lose weight - has gone swimmingly. I've only gone
A FEW weeks ago a car was towed onto Kingsway North and abandoned. This idiot could have left his vehicle at the scrapyard at the top of Crichton Avenue for no charge. However, given Kingsway North's unfortunate history, before a recent name change, I
WHEN the English complain about 'American excess' and 'arrogance' (Letters, May 31) they are usually referring to American success, confidence and consequent happiness. The English forgive everything but these three 'sins' - for which Americans are usually
I AM interested in the reply from Peter Evely regarding the direction signs erected in Linden Close, Huntington (May 25). Firstly, if the arrow had been placed underneath Kingsclere there would not have been any ambiguity in the wording on the sign. Let's
YOU report ('Lorry ban will hit our trade', May 31) that Coun Jean Ashton "said traders should have been consulted over the issue". But she is a district councillor and was a county councillor while all this was being decided. Isn't consulting local people
The injury curse has once again struck York Wasps in-form loose forward Mick Ramsden. Ramsden, who has missed much of the last two seasons through injury, has been ruled out for the rest of the campaign. The 29-year-old damaged ankle ligaments in yesterday's
NO ONE can say that the Archbishop of York is afraid to stick his toe into political waters. Dr David Hope criticised the possibility of a General Election in May at the height of the foot and mouth crisis, and now he has weighed in with his thoughts
NEIGHBOURS can be a source of pain or pleasure. Tonight we carry two stories about York people troubled by their neighbours. In Alcuin Avenue, Tang Hall, one man complains of youngsters who vandalise his house. Over in Acomb, the disputed neighbours are
