FORMER Harrogate, Pocklington and York Unicorns flanker Colin Clark is relishing the chance of going solo when he takes over the reins at York St John's College RUFC. Despite a rapid rise up the coaching ladder, Clark has spent his time in the background
While George Wilkinson is away, Mark Reid leads the first of two walks, here setting off in search of John O'Gaunt's Castle THE Washburn Valley is true Dales country, with stoutly-built stone barns and sinuous walls dividing up the fields of deep velvety
NOTHING beats a good pub crawl. And the pubs on the Food And Drink Festival Real Ale Trail are not just good, they're wonderful. Thirteen boozers, all with the sort of individual character that national chains can never buy, packed to the rafters with
ESSENTIALLY this is a speciality garden centre together with a variety of wildlife, mostly endangered species. We found a tearoom attached. "Everything is home-baked, including the herb sausage pie and soup," goes the claim. I feel certain this assertion
THE plight of York City and other football clubs who have lost ownership of their grounds will be scrutinised by a top level watchdog which could lead to sweeping rule changes. The ownership of football grounds, and particularly the transfer of ownership
Mike Laycock spends a pleasant afternoon with his family at two attractions nestling in the Howardian Hills IF you love tranquillity, scenery and the sweet scent of lavender, both of today's Days Out attractions are ideal for you. And to make it even
Malcolm Jefferson looks poised to enjoy a field day at Hexham tomorrow. After four days' high-class Flat racing at Doncaster, culminating in today's St Leger, the final Classic of the season, it is the turn of National Hunt enthusiasts to get their share
It has been a beautiful month so far but cooler mornings and evenings remind us that autumn is on its way and it is time to start preparing the garden for winter. Here, GINA PARKINSON lists some of the jobs that need to be done... - Clear out pots of
BURTON SALMON sprinter Bryan Shearsmith guided Britain to a silver success at the European Veterans' Athletics Championships in Potsdam, Germany - but almost missed his flight home in the process. Shersmith, 61, a former St Peter's School pupil, ran the
HUNDREDS of villagers around York are to be asked their views on road safety as part of the city council's latest round of traffic studies. Over the next few months City of York Council will be carrying out village traffic studies for Acaster Malbis,
THE next generation of talented tyros at St Peter's School were out to emulate the success of their peers when they travelled to Filey School today in the first round of the Daily Mail Schools Under-15s Cup. Backed by a 1,000-strong support, the school
FORMER Harrogate, Pocklington and York Unicorns flanker Colin Clark is relishing the chance of going solo when he takes over the reins at York St John's College RUFC. Despite a rapid rise up the coaching ladder, Clark has spent his time in the background
MALTON and Norton Golf Club duo Dyson and Emma Duggleby had bad days in their respective tournaments yesterday. Dyson, having hit a commendable two-under-par 70 on the opening day of the Linde German Masters, carded a three-over 75 yesterday to miss the
FOUR dazzling dancers are polishing their skills before their act is unveiled in front of thousands of football fans today. Former Oaklands School pupils Claire Wells, Sara Mountain, Genna Rooke and Kim Mariga are to perform at Bootham Crescent, with
A MAJOR contract to redesign all the coaches in GNER's electric train fleet has been agreed. The York-based train company has teamed up with HSBC Rail in a £30 million mid-life refit contract. The deal, believed to be the biggest of its kind in the country
A YORK drug addict who took part in a house raid in which shotguns were stolen has been jailed for five-and-a-half years. York Crown Court heard that Derek Gavin Smith, 25, was responsible for eight burglaries and 13 other offences during a three-month
Warwickshire tore up the record book and then began to rip apart Yorkshire in their Champion- ship match at Edgbaston yesterday, writes David Warner. Dominic Ostler hit a brutal 225, the highest score against Yorkshire in five years, as Warwicks piled
MORE than 100,000 rare books were on show in York today at an event billed as the biggest of its kind in the country. The 2002 York National Book Fair at the city's Barbican Centre has over 200 exhibitors, and is a magnet for dealers and enthusiasts from
A clergyman and father-of-seven has died at the age of 46 after losing a fight against cancer. Only a year ago, the Rev Philip Atkinson declared himself the "proudest man alive" after conducting the wedding service for his eldest daughter, Emma, 20. Today
A SENIOR York councillor has given support to ambitious ideas for a multi-sports facility to be built in the heart of his ward. Alan Jones, City of York Council's member for Clifton, said he and the council were keen to work closely with Community Association
THE plight of York City and other football clubs who have lost ownership of their grounds will be scrutinised by a top level watchdog which could lead to sweeping rule changes. The ownership of football grounds, and particularly the transfer of ownership
CHRIS TITLEY celebrates the York Festival Of Food And Drink with a look back at how we used to munch CUTTING edge cuisine will be celebrated during the next week or so. Visitors to the York Festival Of Food And Drink can try out all manner of modern delicacies
ANY day now Alan Titchmarsh will be burned just outside Selby. His job is over, you see, and he is no longer needed by the builders who have just completed the shell of garden centre manger Steve Ward's new four-bedroomed detached house just next to the
This picture has been submitted by all-time City great Jack Pinder, who is unable to identify three people and wonders if any Evening Press readers know who they are. The photograph features a group of City players in their 'civvies' and dates back to
CHRIS Smith is the new leader in the Evening Press player of the year rankings. The stylish young defender has been one of the stars of City's promising start to the new season and was man of the match at Bury a week last Friday. He also picked up a point
IF the people of York are expected to finance running of the proposed "railway links" we will end up with the highest council tax in the country. Does anyone seriously believe people at Wigginton, Haxby etc will get in a car to go to a station to get
I WAS delighted to read Paul Kirkwood's latest cycle ride article which took readers along Sustrans route 65 from York, via Beningborough Hall estate (September 7). My wife and I often use this route, as part of a local circular ride. Beyond Linton, we
Warwickshire tore up the record book and then began to rip apart Yorkshire in their Champion- ship match at Edgbaston yesterday, writes David Warner. Dominic Ostler hit a brutal 225, the highest score against Yorkshire in five years, as Warwicks piled
A PACKED food theatre gave TV personality Richard Whiteley a warm reception at the opening day of the York Festival of Food & Drink. The Countdown presenter was being given a back-to-basics cooking lesson by Grace Mulligan, star of TV's long-running
JO HAYWOOD offers some food for thought on York's Food and Drink Festival HOW would you like a late brunch with Richard Whiteley, lunch with a hungry Viking warrior and Yorkshire high tea with Brian Turner? What do you mean, you've just lost your appetite
CHRIS TITLEY celebrates the York Festival Of Food And Drink with a look back at how we used to munch CUTTING edge cuisine will be celebrated during the next week or so. Visitors to the York Festival Of Food And Drink can try out all manner of modern delicacies
THE next generation of talented tyros at St Peter's School were out to emulate the success of their peers when they travelled to Filey School today in the first round of the Daily Mail Schools Under-15s Cup. Backed by a 1,000-strong support, the school
TWO of the area's leading professionals were hoping to be in the swim in the Lake District this weekend. Malton and Norton GC professional Steve Robinson and his Knaresborough GC counterpart Gary Vickers were spearheading the local challenge in the Professional
KING Kyle ruled the roost in the East Riding Union of Golf Clubs' junior match-play championship. Held at Kilnwick Percy the tournament was won by the host club's Kyle Mathers, who came through the field of 16 qualifiers to beat Cave Castle's Ross McArthur
A PACKED food theatre gave TV personality Richard Whiteley a warm reception at the opening day of the York Festival of Food & Drink. The Countdown presenter was being given a back-to-basics cooking lesson by Grace Mulligan, star of TV's long-running
THE rain held off long enough for World No 2 Salah Hassan to lift the Yorkshire International Open Croquet Championship trophy and a cash prize of £350 at the Ripon Spa Hotel. Hassan, from Egypt, beat the World Champion Khaled Younis 2-0. But his route
A HAPPY York couple have celebrated 50 golden years together. Geoff and Pam Fawcett, of Holgate, were married on September 13, 1952. They tied the knot in St Maurice's Church, which used to be opposite Bulmers in Lord Mayor's Walk, but has since been
YORK Acorn runner Helen Southall won the women's title in the inaugural White Rose 10k Road Race held at Wigginton in a time of 42 minutes 43 seconds. Mark Dowson for the Acorn club was second in 36-28, just behind winner Geoff Hall (35-17). The race,
PANTOMIME time is just around the corner at the Grand Opera House, York. Oh yes, it is. James Crossley, alias Hunter the Gladiator, returned to his home city for the pantomime launch on Thursday, as he looked forward to playing the title role in Aladdin
EVEN though summer is coming to an end, three York gardens will be benefiting from an extra ray of sunshine thanks to the giant sunflowers which are pushing skywards there. Albert Norton from Moor Lane, Haxby, has grown a 10ft sunflower in his garden,
KING Kyle ruled the roost in the East Riding Union of Golf Clubs' junior match-play championship. Held at Kilnwick Percy the tournament was won by the host club's Kyle Mathers, who came through the field of 16 qualifiers to beat Cave Castle's Ross McArthur
TWO of the area's leading professionals were hoping to be in the swim in the Lake District this weekend. Malton and Norton GC professional Steve Robinson and his Knaresborough GC counterpart Gary Vickers were spearheading the local challenge in the Professional
THE family of a young York mother who battled a rare medical condition for two years but died shortly before receiving vital treatment spoke today of their loss. Julia Oldfield, aged 27, from Chesney Fields, Acomb, had been ill with thyrotoxicosis, a
JO HAYWOOD offers some food for thought on York's Food and Drink Festival HOW would you like a late brunch with Richard Whiteley, lunch with a hungry Viking warrior and Yorkshire high tea with Brian Turner? What do you mean, you've just lost your appetite
Mike Laycock and family visit an historic coaching inn for lunch WITH its splendid tended garden, wood-panelled walls and historic staircase, the Malt Shovel at Oswaldkirk feels more like an old manor house than a pub. So it was not a surprise to discover
SELF-DETERMINATION is driving York City's forgotten hero back to full fitness. City's terrier-like midfielder Richard Cooper has suffered a year to forget with a broken leg and now a knee and hamstring problem that is taking longer than hoped to heal.
DURING the club's 80-year history, cosmopolitan and York City have never really been easy bed-fellows. But as the club enters its ninth decade the Minstermen's international brigade is stronger than it has ever been. Currently, City have on their books
WHAT is the world coming to? Two hundred and seventy years of history obliterated at the stroke of a pen. I am appalled to read in your columns that the Falcon in Micklegate, York, has been renamed Rumours. The earliest mention I have found of the Falcon
YOUR two recent motorbiking correspondents feel aggrieved the police have targeted and booked minor offences. Maybe the police have been over-officious, but surely the best protection is to have road-legal plates and exhausts! Usually the law is as it
I ENDORSE the letter describing York as a "slum" city (September 6). I visited Durham this summer and the contrast with York was startling. One problem seems to be that one rarely sees police on the beat in York thereby doing little to control yobbish
ON behalf of the Ancient Society of York Florists, I should like to express our appreciation resulting from the excellent photograph and build-up published in the Evening Press before our show last Sunday. There is no doubt that it was responsible for
I AM writing to thank all your readers who supported the UNICEF/Evening Press Children's Southern Africa emergency appeal. The total raised is £5,177 - a wonderful amount, which will make a great difference to some of the six million children across Southern
