POLITICIANS are always out to sell you something. Mo Mowlam, I thought - we all thought - was different: plain-speaking, warm, funny and determined. She may well possess all these qualities, but after years peddling policies she is still, first and foremost
THE author of a crucial report into the foot and mouth crisis fears the government will fail to act on its recommendations to give farmers a secure future. Sir Donald Curry said ministers needed to act now to implement his ideas for farmers to become
Yorkshire threw away their Benson and Hedges Cup match against Leicestershire at Headingley yesterday after being in a position from which it seemed almost impossible for them to lose. Craig White and Darren Lehmann were steaming along in a fourth wicket
YORK'S reputation with visitors is being threatened by "bad apple" guest houses, according to tourism chiefs. Thirty per cent of accommodation-related complaints made to the Yorkshire Tourism Board in 2001 were about York, and top of the list were poor
YORK City chairman John Batchelor was today continuing his quest to rescue crisis-hit ITV Digital. The tycoon, who is heading a team of interested business parties in the hope of bidding for the company, said he was seeking a meeting today with the former
POLICE are hunting a man who tried to snatch an eight-year-old girl as she played in a York street. The child had been playing on her bicycle in Nunthorpe Grove, South Bank, when she was approached by the man. Police said he grabbed her and tried to pull
POLICE have submitted a file to the Police Complaints Authority following a lengthy internal investigation into complaints against a York sergeant, the Evening Press can reveal today. Sgt Nigel Davies, a former acting city centre commander in York, has
THE jury in the inquest into the death of former soldier Kirk Davies returned a verdict of lawful killing this afternoon. The jury of five men and five women retired to consider the verdict at 1pm yesterday afternoon. They returned the verdict with an
YORKSHIRE today tried to expunge from their minds yesterday's shock defeat by Leicestershire in the Benson and Hedges Cup as they aimed to make amends by beating Durham at Riverside. A win over Leicestershire would have left them top of their group but
YORK City goalkeeper Russ Howarth is to weigh up his options before he decides on his destination for next season. The England Under-20s shot-stopper has become a much sought after commodity - with Sunderland, Wolves and Leeds among those linked to potential
Have you taken the pledge? Here are some of the pledges people have made to the PlanetYork campaign. Park Grove School, Park Grove - reduce energy consumption and teach pupils about efficiency Haxby Road Primary School, Haxby Road - set up systems to
Former Stamford Bridge rally driver Jonny Milner continued his fine start to the season by taking second place in the Pirelli Rally at Gateshead. The rally was won by Isle of Man driver Mark Higgins in a Ford Focus but Driffield-based Milner, will be
York made a good start in division five, beating Copmanthorpe by six wickets with wicket-keeper Phil Hulse in fine form. Hulse took four catches in the Copmanthorpe total of 144 as Dave Murray's fast outswingers yielded 4-33. The main Cop resistance came
YORK Vale Cricket League have secured a three-year sponsorship extension with York-based chartered accountants and business advisers Horwath Pulleyn Heselton. The sponsorship deal worth an undisclosed four-figure sum continues an association, first forged
YORK Vale Cricket League have secured a three-year sponsorship extension with York-based chartered accountants and business advisers Horwath Pulleyn Heselton. The sponsorship deal worth an undisclosed four-figure sum continues an association, first forged
YORK laid down an early marker as the Horwath Pulleyn Heselton York Vale League got underway. In a narrow 12-run win at Hemingbrough in the first division York's 173-7 owed much to a sparkling 117 from David de Silva, a former Leicestershire Colt, who
YORK laid down an early marker as the Horwath Pulleyn Heselton York Vale League got underway. In a narrow 12-run win at Hemingbrough in the first division York's 173-7 owed much to a sparkling 117 from David de Silva, a former Leicestershire Colt, who
CARERS in North Yorkshire are saving the NHS nearly £630 million a year, according to a new report by the national organisation Carers UK. The report says that people caring for their sick, disabled or frail relatives and partners save the state as a
A UNIQUE treasure trail has been set across the North York Moors to try to tempt ramblers to roam again. The foot and mouth crisis saw hiking banned across many popular moors routes. Businesses relying on income from walkers were hit hard. So intrepid
The draws have been made for the York Charity Cricket Cups competition. Minster Engineering Senior Charity Cup first round: Osbaldwick v Dringhouses, Acomb v York, Pocklington v Clifton Alliance, Stillington v Heworth. Ties to be completed by June 8.
CRIME hotspots across York could soon be targeted by street wardens in an effort to cut vandalism and anti-social behaviour. City of York Council is currently putting together a revised bid for joint Home Office and Department of Transport, Local Government
YORK City goalkeeper Russ Howarth is to weigh up his options before he decides on his destination for next season. The England Under-20s shot-stopper has become a much sought after commodity - with Sunderland, Wolves and Leeds among those linked to potential
YORK CITY manager Terry Dolan today offered a contract to experienced left back Tom Cowan, who has just been released by Cambridge United. Dolan knows the 33-year-old well, having worked with him when at Huddersfield. The rugged Scot began with Clyde
I DON'T suppose many of us realise the pressure put on retail and wholesale butchers to buy imports. Brian Glaves runs his own slaughterhouse and shop at Brompton, and he faxed me through four full pages from import agents offering foreign meat at very
THE York Wasps Rugby League Club saga is set to rumble on for another eight days after a decision about its future was deferred until Friday, May 10. However, the Rugby Football League today told the Evening Press there was "light at the end of the tunnel
CONGRATULATIONS to all involved in the temporary closure of Redhillfield Lane, Bilbrough (April 26). But this did not stop the idiots on Friday evening. While sitting sat in the traffic, I witnessed cars pulling on to the slip road, east bound, to then
COMPETITION was keen at the Ryedale Area Young Farmers' Clubs rally held at Sinnington Lodge Farm, Sinnington, at the weekend. More than one members of YFC clubs from Helmsley, Kirkbymoorside, Snainton, Amotherby and Rillington took part in a wide range
TOURISM is crucial to York, employing ten per cent of the city's workforce. That is why the York Hospitality Association's warning about "bad apple" guest house owners should be taken seriously. Tourism is a fiercely competitive industry. People have
LUCIAN Freud's portrait of the Queen divided the art world. Some critics raved about it: "probably the best royal portrait of any royal anywhere for at least 150 years," said one; "the most important of her reign" said another. Olive Simmons, however,
YORK is on course to host its biggest Race For Life event and raise thousands of pounds to help beat cancer. Almost 2,300 women have signed up for the 5km race, which will take place on Knavesmire on Sunday, May 19, at 11am. Last year, about 3,000 women
YORK City chairman John Batchelor revealed he has launched a bid to rescue crisis-hit ITV Digital. Mr Batchelor said he wanted to head up a bid for the company, which has yet to find a buyer. He told the Evening Press: "For the last two weeks, I have
GREEN-fingered David Gregory is turning to green power after signing up to PlanetYork. The manager of Upper Poppleton-based Ryland Horticulture Tree and Garden Services has vowed to convert his business Land Rover to low-emission liquid petroleum gas.
EVEN five years on, those of a sensitive disposition will sometimes find themselves wondering where they can lay their hands on a cork to stop Tony Blair spouting another bit of populist nonsense. The signs are usually there. Tony pops up on television
THE York Wasps Rugby League Club saga is set to rumble on for another eight days after a decision about its future was deferred until Friday, May 10. However, the Rugby Football League today told the Evening Press there was "light at the end of the tunnel
Alan Stimpson, of Harrogate, won the first event in the Harrogate and District Evening Running League, held at Ilkley. His time was 24min 31 sec. The first Thirsk and Sowerby runner to finish was Mervin Burn in 18th place. Walter Busuttil was 19th, Stephan
THE RJF Homes Beckett League Marisa Sports Trophy final tomorrow night will be an all second division affair for the first time. Pickering Royal Oak play Amotherby and Swinton at the BSA sports complex, Swinton, on Friday, kick-off 6.30pm. The match has
Yorkshire won the 12th Civil Service regional indoor bowls finals at York and District Indoor Bowls Club for the second year running. They were represented by Charlie Bateman and Mick Corringham (York), Tony Whitelam (Featherstone) and Tony Horobin (Huddersfield
York made a good start in division five, beating Copmanthorpe by six wickets with wicket-keeper Phil Hulse in fine form. Hulse took four catches in the Copmanthorpe total of 144 as Dave Murray's fast outswingers yielded 4-33. The main Cop resistance came
NO ONE can say they haven't been asked. The approach to York Minster's Western Door is now flanked by three unmissable signs asking for your donations. In specific amounts. Once inside, you have barely had time to utter an Our Father before a large column
YORK is often seen as one of the UK's more conservative cities, where tradition and history are strongly upheld. But take a walk along Gillygate, near York Minster, and you find a place where York's heritage lives alongside a refreshingly liberal attitude
Heartbeat actor Jason Durr (who plays PC Mike Bradley), front, presented a cheque for £3,000 to Pat Leveson, fundraising chairwoman of York Against Cancer, on behalf of trainee pilots from RAF Church Fenton. Updated: 11:47 Thursday, May 02, 2002
A DISTRAUGHT mother from York has appealed for the return of £3,600 she planned to splash on a holiday for her young blind son. Cheryl Macleod, of New Earswick, said she has been "physically sick" since the money was stolen from the front passenger seat
TODAY the Evening Press relaunches its Arrive Alive campaign to curb the growing number of motorcyclists killed on North Yorkshire's roads. We have stepped up a gear after accidents claimed the lives of three riders in the last three weeks. Government
BOSSES at one of North Yorkshire's biggest theme parks could be told to remove one of the most striking features of their newest ride. The 55-metre high Cliff Hanger, which was opened at Flamingo Land last month, has generated complaints from residents
Yorkshire threw away their Benson and Hedges Cup match against Leicestershire at Headingley yesterday after being in a position from which it seemed almost impossible for them to lose. Craig White and Darren Lehmann were steaming along in a fourth wicket
THIRTEEN schools in York are to have building and improvement work carried out using £1.7 million of Government cash. The money, allocated to City of York Council through two funds, for condition improvements and modernisation work, will be used during
YORKSHIRE today tried to expunge from their minds yesterday's shock defeat by Leicestershire in the Benson and Hedges Cup as they aimed to make amends by beating Durham at Riverside. A win over Leicestershire would have left them top of their group but
STAUNCH Royalist Olive Simmons was horrified when she saw a painting of the Queen by one of Britain's most famous artists. So she decided to "try to do justice" to the Queen in her Golden Jubilee Year by painting a portrait herself. Mrs Simmons, 66, who
BLENHEIM TERRACE, no back number at the age of nine, can show his junior rivals a clean pair of heels at Musselburgh tomorrow. The gelding, trained at Thornton-le-Clay near Malton by Bill Tinning, lines up for the Dundas Wilson Claiming Stakes, for amateur
THE recent judicial ruling that a City of York planning decision was invalid for lack of an environmental impact assessment is probably only the tip of the iceberg. My belief is from the lack of vision I see in the following example. On April 12, the
I FEEL I must comment on a paragraph of your editorial 'sort out police resources' (April 24) which is factually incorrect. While it is hoped to obtain improvements through reallocation "the authority's budget provides for the maintenance of existing
AS Mr Lewis does not feel the questions he raised about the Tennaco site development in his letter of March 23 have been answered (Letters April 26), I will try to do so. Elderly and disabled people will have their needs met by the existing retailers
The Queen's Golden Jubilee Weekend Trust is offering 50 families a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of an exclusive weekend in London to celebrate the Golden Jubilee in real style. Evening Press readers could be among the winners as the tickets are
