'There's no such thing as a free lunch", is a much-used maxim in business and politics and, until last Saturday, I was inclined to agree with this hackneyed sentiment. But there are exceptions to every rule. Last week I received a letter, via the Evening
JUST because national Bike 2 Work day is over doesn't mean that staff at York's Norwich Union get back in their cars... About 200 cycle daily to the head office in Wellington Row or its cycle park in Yorkshire House in Rougier Street. And as a result
Plans for a £10 million expansion project creating 40 jobs were today unveiled by a Selby chemicals factory. But bosses at Hodgson Chemicals warned that the exciting scheme could be torpedoed if council planners give the go-ahead for new leisure facilities
A STAKEHOLDERS pension breakfast seminar is being organised by the York and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce at the Monkbar Hotel, York, on Thursday. Roland Harris, chief executive of the Chamber said that many businesses were still unaware of the
The multimillion-pound scheme to scrap the notorious Copmanthorpe traffic controls took a major step forward today. A £4.1 million contract for the safety project has been awarded to a North Yorkshire firm, clearing the way for work to begin next month
A 14-year-old boy is in intensive care in hospital today after breaking his neck in an accident at a York BMX cycle track. Gavin Wilson was injured when he fell from his mountain bike while riding over a jump at the BMX track at St Nicholas Fields park
Most modern family trees are a bit on the tangled side, with some branches coming to an abrupt end while others meander off and get entwined in neighbouring twigs, but the Salomone family tree must surely be the most knotted and twisted of the lot. As
Position: striker Born: October 10, 1982, Durham. Other clubs: None York appearances 2000/01 3 (5) Goals: 1 Goal-starved City dropped the young striker in at the deep end during their miserable mid-season run. His winner at Rochdale kick-started City's
Position: midfield Born: May 22, 1981, Stockton Other clubs: none York appearances 2000/01: 31 (6) Goals: 4 After a promising first year in the professional ranks, Bullock was handed a two-year extension to his contract in summer 2000. He rewarded the
BUSINESSES throughout Britain can thank a York practice of chartered accountants and business advisers for saving them tens of millions of pounds worth of tax. Senior managers at Garbutt & Elliott in Monkgate are cock-a-hoop at having actually persuaded
SUPERBREAK Mini-holidays Ltd of York has been shortlisted as a Yorkshire finalist for the services section of the CBI Fit for the Future Challenge. The firm, which specialises in booking two and five star hotel accommodation in Britain, provides an online
I WRITE in response to your editorial comments regarding York Wasps (June 22). Last year we saved the Wasps from closure in the High Court and then cleared all debts by entering a Company Voluntary Arrangement which was extremely beneficial to the club
A VERY big thank you to the ladies section of the Burton Lane Working Mens' Club for their hard work and dedication in organising a charity event that raised £1,500 for our trust fund. Thanks also to the many other people who made the event such a success
THE claim by Mr Martin (Letters, June 13) concerning World War Two, that conscription was introduced because "many of our men didn't want to fight" casts a cruel slur on the dedication and bravery of thousands of men and women who fought and died during
City Arms reinforced their leading position in York John Smith's Ladies Darts League division one by whitewashing Layerthorpe WMC. Their captain, Bev Harton, started the rout with an 88 finish. Carole Pipes included two tons for 21, closing on 96, and
The building formerly occupied by a York private school closed five years ago is up for sale again. Some parents were so angry when they heard about the closure plans for the York College for Girls that they barricaded the head teacher and two other teachers
Health chiefs who oversee the National Health Service in York and North Yorkshire have been holding merger talks, the Evening Press can reveal. Barrie Fisher, chief executive of North Yorkshire Health Authority, confirmed that talks are being held with
Residents of a York suburb were today facing up to weeks of disruption from gas maintenance work - only months after the last bout of major roadworks. People living in the Heworth Green area say their lives were made a misery when the new Malton Road
A condor bitten by the love bug is proving too picky for his mate. During the throes of passion the male bird, named Homer by his Flamingo Land keepers, has started biting his mate, a three-stone female, called Marge. Staff at the zoo were so concerned
The promotion issue in division ten is closing up as four teams now share the lead with 12 points apiece after the latest matches. Fulford have gone to the top on games difference as the only unbeaten team after their latest win against Strensall 81-27
A young man who was arrested in connection with the abduction of a five-year-old girl in a York alleyway has been released on bail pending a file being passed to the Crown Prosecution Service. The girl was carried into a garage on Tuesday and locked inside
The top two teams in division two of the Fulford Ladies Invitation League clashed - and something had to give. Defending their 100 per cent record unbeaten Castlegarth took an early lead due to the experienced Sylvia Johnson and captain Kate Durkin, who
A man facing 20 charges, including one of obtaining cash from his titled landlady by deception, was ordered to stand trial by a judge and jury when he appeared before magistrates in Harrogate yesterday. James Dyer, 21, is accused of 15 counts of deception
Fine bowling from James Pringle proved the bedrock of York Senior League U17s' conquest of their AireWharfedale Senior League counterparts in a Joe Lumb match at Stamford Bridge. Pringle finished with a decisive five for 22 as York won by 45 runs. He
Three York dinner ladies were heading for an employment tribunal today as a long-running pay dispute came to a climax. Maxine Ross, Pauline Barker and Barbara Powell were due to attend a four-day hearing involving North Yorkshire County Council and private
The Harrogate Town revolution has continued with a management reshuffle plus the major signing of former Leeds United defender Neil Aspin. Boss Mick Hennigan, whose arrival in September last year signalled a significant upturn in fortunes, has become
York City fans chief Raymond Wynn is urging members of the Minstermen's 700-club to come out in force. The City Supporters' Club stages its 80th annual general meeting tomorrow, giving members a chance to grill football club representatives including
A York brother who threatened to kill two of his relatives after a family row is today behind bars for eight months. Twenty-two police officers answered the night call for help from the Ferguson family in Lucas Avenue on June 17, York magistrates heard
A moment's carelessness by Darren Lehmann proved fatal for Yorkshire who crashed to defeat by 97 runs against one-day kings Gloucestershire in the semi-final of the Benson and Hedges Cup at Headingley yesterday. Chasing a tough 240 target, Yorkshire lost
Construction work began today for a multimillion-pound factory in Clifton Moor, and the relocation of one of York's longest-established engineering businesses. Excavation and groundworks have started on the new six-acre site of Downing and Mills Engineering
SIMPLY because a building has stood for centuries is no guarantee it will be around for ever. We can still marvel at York Minster thanks to a fund-raising project in the 1970s that secured its extremely fragile foundations. We enjoy a walk on the Bar
ALL right, election over...it's safe to come out now. Members of the Ridings Investment Club Holdings re-emerged to survey the scene after little pre-election direction from them and what do you know? The value of the RICH unit progressed over the month
AMID the razzmatazz in a marquee where hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the opening of the new £40 million RR Donnelly plant at Flaxby Moor, one guest looked on enviously at the world-class facilities. His name was Jacek Kasz, the company's director
A war-weary ROB SIMPSON, press officer for Yorkshire and the North East NFU, returns from the foot-and-mouth slaughter on Yorkshire farms to ask: where are the causes for optimism? IT has been essential for the disease control workers to develop a self-defence
THE Yorkshire region had one of the poorest records for business start-ups in England and Wales in the first quarter of this year, according to research published by Barclays today. Only ten businesses were formed for every thousand people in the region
HERE is an artist's impression showing how the mood of history will remain unchanged for Aldwark Manor, the hotel near Alne, when its £5.2 million revamp plans are finally complete. Work has only just finished on a new £2.2 million health spa for the
A £500,000 speculative office development at Lancaster Park, Clifton Moor is now ready for occupation - and more could follow. The two self contained offices, one of 4,700 sq ft and the other of more than 3,400 sq ft were completed by the Evans Property
A theme park employee has been arrested in connection with the death of a student on a roller coaster. Police said a maintenance worker at Lightwater Valley, in his 40s, has been arrested following the death of student Gemma Savage on the Treetop Twister
Can a machine really make you feel better? MAXINE GORDON meets a man who certainly thinks so. MICHAEL Brookes is the first to admit his method for detecting food allergies and intolerances looks a bit bonkers. The German-built Vegamiditest machine pits
If you want a home that is out of this world, watch this space, says MAXINE GORDON. DO you dream of sleeping under the stars, dining by moonlight or soaking in the tub as shooting stars fall to earth? Well that dream could become a reality with a helping
Position: central defender Born: April 7, 1982, Middlesbrough Other Clubs: None York Appearances: 2000-01: none Suffered a bad run of injuries during the final year of his three-year scholarship and was offered a one-year pro contract by Terry Dolan in
Position: midfield Born: November 9, 1982, Bedford Other clubs: None York appearances 2000/01 0 (1) Goals: 0 Now a third year trainee, he made just one substitute appearance last season after being given his League debut in 1999/00.
Position: midfield Born: May 21, 1983, York York appearances 2000/01 4 (1) Goals: 0 A star in the making. He showed a cool head and a wonderful touch when he was thrust into a struggling team last season.
A moment's carelessness by Darren Lehmann proved fatal for Yorkshire who crashed to defeat by 97 runs against one-day kings Gloucestershire in the semi-final of the Benson and Hedges Cup at Headingley yesterday. Chasing a tough 240 target, Yorkshire lost
WHAT a moving experience! Four of the eight mighty vehicles in the fleet of Whitby C Oliver & Sons, York's oldest removal firm, gather outside the York Minster (right) for a party on wheels. And it has a lot to celebrate. Not only is it the company's
YORK is flaunting its world class bio-science capability in America today. A Bioscience York team has flown to San Diego to market the city's burgeoning bioscience cluster at BIO 2001, the massive biotech exhibition expected to lure 10,000 visitors from
A North Yorkshire business has been hailed as Britain's best franchise. Richard Terry, who operates the Rainbow International franchise on Beckwith Crescent, Harrogate which also covers York, has been named Franchiser of the Year 2001 in the official
After 38 years, David Blake is stepping down from the university's music department, reports CHARLES HUTCHINSON. PROFESSOR David Blake, stalwart of the University of York music department, conducts his last concert on campus tomorrow. Thirty eight years
AS another outraged patient of the excellent York GP Martin Ashley, I call on all patients of York Medical Group who deplore the injunction against him and Gill Towler to vote with their feet ('York doctors in court fight', June 20). Leave York Medical
York City Baths Club swimmers struck a seam of medals in the north of England biathlon and triathlon championships. Lauren Mason's running ability put her second after the 1,000 metres run and a third place in the swim gave her a superb silver medal overall
York Acorn began their preparations for the forthcoming National Conference League division two campaign with a worthwhile workout against an England Students representative side, which ended in a creditable 32-32 draw. Fielding a makeshift side made
Dunnington spoiled York's revival when each pair scored 23 in their division one encounter. Jamie Moore and Paul Gowland provided the best reply with 17. Poppleton remain unbeaten in second place after winning eight rubbers against Bubwith, unbeaten John
Eight pupils who took part in work and college placements during their last year at secondary school were presented with Students of the Year awards at York's Guildhall. All had taken part in the city's Work Related Learning project, which gives Year
Barbican retained their unbeaten record in League 1 of the York Veterans' Bowls League by beating Osbaldwick 'A' 23-13. Nestl 'A' beat Huntington WMC 19-17 to remain in second spot, while Forum 'A' had a narrow victory over Fulford Conserva-tives 'A'
Sixteen historic Ryedale buildings are threatened by neglect and decay and four are at risk of immediate deterioration, according to a new English Heritage report. The buildings are among 159 Yorkshire and Humber structures on the annual Buildings at
A Coroner has recorded an open verdict on a York man who plunged from a bridge into the River Wharfe. A huge search was launched after Paul Butterfield, 30, was seen in the river by a number of people on March 7 last year. His body was recovered from
York's first open-air concert and fireworks display is to take place on Knavesmire this summer in a Last Night of the Proms extravaganza. The event, featuring The Midland Symphony Orchestra, will be at the racecourse on Saturday, September 8, at 7pm.
A triple heart attack victim has blasted a "crazy" injunction which will ban him from being treated by his doctor of more than ten years. Kevin Greaves spoke out after the Evening Press revealed that six GPs from the York Medical Group had taken out the
Passengers were breathing a sigh of relief today after the strike threat on York buses was lifted. Union members working for First York have withdrawn the proposed ballot on industrial action after "a very successful meeting". At the three-hour talks
IT might be the pomp. It might be the music. It might be because our summers are so fleeting. But there is nothing the English like better than a prom and a picnic in the park. Open air concerts, climaxing in a fireworks display, have been staged for
York City fans chief Raymond Wynn is urging members of the Minstermen's 700-club to come out in force. The City Supporters' Club stages its 80th annual general meeting tomorrow, giving members a chance to grill football club representatives including
Carlisle's loss is Thirsk's gain tomorrow. Because of the foot and mouth restrictions still in place in Cumbria, Carlisle is unable to hold its traditional end-of-June meeting, with the result that the first day has been transferred to Thirsk tomorrow
