Kevin Darley, riding at the top of his form as the first of the season's Classics loom large, heads to Bath tomorrow and can make his long journey pay dividends by landing the feature race on the card. The Sheriff Hutton-based jockey teams-up with Olivia
I was interested in the suggestion about reopening the railway line to Beverley via Monk's Cross ('Plea to reopen disused rail line', April 23). I wholly support the rediscovery of rail travel to help generate income for urban and rural areas based on
ASTONISHMENT is sure to greet the news that York engineering firm Jarvis has won a £1.9 million Government contract to rescue failing schools. Teaching unions were not impressed with the announcement, while Harrogate MP Phil Willis, the Liberal Democrat
DELAYS in completion of their pavilion alterations prompted York III to switch their debut game to Escrick Park where they had the better of a draw in a real nail-biter. Skipper Kevin Mendham made 57 and Graham Mackfall 41 to help York to 168 all out
FIFTH division champions Malton & Old Malton showed they will be a force in division four when they inflicted a five-wicket defeat on Cawood. Miles Taylor, who topped division six averages with Cawood II last year, showed his capabilities at a higher
AN ENTERPRISING North Yorkshire businessman is launching a quest to bring the best North Yorkshire has to offer to the city. Tony Hotham, of Full Sutton, has launched a business to bring the farming industry in touch with the city, operating as a middleman
THE opening day in division two confirmed that a cut-throat race for promotion is in prospect. Favourites Malton & Old Malton were involved in a tied game at Bridlington, while their keenest rivals, Hornsea, had to be content with an advantage draw
FIFTH division champions Malton & Old Malton showed they will be a force in division four when they inflicted a five-wicket defeat on Cawood. Miles Taylor, who topped division six averages with Cawood II last year, showed his capabilities at a higher
AN ENTERPRISING North Yorkshire businessman is launching a quest to bring the best North Yorkshire has to offer to the city. Tony Hotham, of Full Sutton, has launched a business to bring the farming industry in touch with the city, operating as a middleman
ACOMB all-rounder Richard Sykes failed narrowly to complete a clean sweep of the first division awards in the Hunters York Senior Indoor Cricket League presentations. Sykes won both the batting (32 points from an average of 62) and the all-rounder (33
NOT content with a simple trip to the gym or a stroll round the park, a team of York women has decided to lose weight the hard way - power-walking 26 miles at midnight. Led by personal trainer Michelle Leck, the 12 team members, who have dubbed themselves
PLANNING officials are opposing a bid to build 40 retirement apartments in a North Yorkshire village. The high-quality apartments would be housed in a single three-storey building in Alderson House, Kirby Mills, Kirbymoorside, and would be geared towards
BARONESS HARRIS of Richmond visited York to help launch the Liberal Democrat social services manifesto - and met up with the politician who signed her up to the party 30 years ago. David Livesley, Liberal Democrat candidate for Bishopthorpe, was the person
SENIOR Liberal Democrat councillors today dismissed controversial Labour group claims on housing policy as "preposterous". The Labour group had attacked the Liberal Democrats' planning spokeswoman, Ann Reid, over a comment it said she made at a council
SENIOR Liberal Democrat councillors today dismissed controversial Labour group claims on housing policy as "preposterous". The Labour group had attacked the Liberal Democrats' planning spokeswoman, Ann Reid, over a comment it said she made at a council
FORMER York City striker Iain Dunn ensured Harrogate Town's UniBond League premier division season ended on a high note. Dunn struck late on to add to a Michael McNaughton goal in Town's 2-1 triumph at Worksop to leave the visitors celebrating a sixth-place
SCARBOROUGH crashed 3-1 at Margate in a poor Nationwide Conference game played on a poor pitch soaked by heavy rain. Sam Sodje scored the opener when Boro's Andy Woods parried a free-kick and the'keeper was justifiably upset that there were four Margate
Elvington Harriers are not completely safe from the threat of division two relegation after losing 5-2 at home to Heslington despite two goals from Luke Dove. Easingwold managed a point which might just be enough to avoid the drop with a 2-2 draw with
HE may have left his paranormal powers at home, but Uri Geller's motivational magic seemed to do the trick for his Exeter side, as they beat York City 2-0. Spoonbending celebrity Uri and his son, Daniel, both directors of Exeter City, were at Bootham
LABOUR MPs John Grogan and Lawrie Quinn outshine their local Tory and Liberal Democrat rivals in new "league tables" comparing which parliamentarians turn up for the most votes. Scarborough and Whitby's Mr Quinn took part in 86 per cent of divisions at
BUS drivers at York company First are demanding a 16 per cent pay rise, the Evening Press can reveal. Staff at the James Street company have submitted a claim for a basic rate of £8 an hour - a rise of up to £1.30. That would mean an increase of 16.25
YORK-based queen of Malaysian cuisine, Jennie Cook, has told how she experienced first-hand the panic sweeping her homeland following the Sars outbreak. The celebrity chef and author, who runs Cook's Guesthouse, in Bishopthorpe Road, has also told of
SQUATTERS at a disused former York hotel claim attempts to evict them are "illegal". A firm representing the White Swan Hotel's London-based owner has begun legal proceedings to regain possession of the property in Piccadilly. It has posted a notice on
FORMER York City goalkeeper Alan Fettis has been voted the best goalkeeper in the Nationwide League's Third Division. The Northern Ireland international polled the votes from his fellow professionals before his move to Hull City. Another ex-Minsterman
THIRD Division football beckons once more for York City but on Saturday's evidence there can be little cause for lingering dejection. At crunch times, in recent games especially, City have found themselves just that bit short, particularly in terms of
YORK's Official Monster Raving Loony Party candidate, Eddie Vee, unveiled his Monster Manifesto today with the help of a lookalike of country music superstar Willie Nelson, who penned the big hit Crazy. He said: "I got 18 votes before, and that was when
SKIPPER Chris Brass had at least one good reason to cheer despite defeat to Exeter bringing the curtain just about down on York City's promotion hopes, writes Dave Stanford. It was announced at Bootham Crescent on Saturday Brass has been voted clubman
A CONVICTED murderer has gone on the run from Askham Grange Prison, near York. Claire McDermott, 28, who is believed to have walked out of the prison at Askham Richard while serving the final part of her sentence, is not considered a danger to the public
YORK doctors today revealed the extent of violence on the streets of the city. The number of serious facial injuries treated at York Hospital has more than DOUBLED in three years. Two patients a week, or 106 a year, are now undergoing surgery for broken
WINGER Rob Kama scored a brilliant try in either half as York Rugby Union Club claimed their first promotion in nine years as they beat Hartlepool Rovers in the Yorkshire/Northumberland & Durham division one play-off. The 29-15 victory at Clifton
YORK City boss Terry Dolan made a stirring defence of his "magnificent" team after the Minstermen's play-off dreams were all but shattered by Exeter. A candid Dolan was forced to concede City were not good enough for a top seven finish in the wake of
We set off to the scent of new mown grass, past Temperance House and the Crown and Cushion and left the village of Welburn down Water Lane for a super true blue walk. Others were strolling over Primrose Hill and a couple from Norfolk were here for the
I am grateful to former Labour Cabinet Minister Chris Smith for confirming in a recent TV interview the central and deadly flaw in "democracy" or "elective dictatorship". Namely, that the amalgamation of the government and the House of Commons through
"For in the development of this organisation rests the only true alternative to war." They were the words of President John F Kennedy when addressing the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1961. In taking military action against Iraq rather than
I AM sure we are not the only family left short-changed this month with the new tax codes implemented but the tax credits delayed. This month we find ourselves £100 down in wages. Yet, despite applying for the tax credits in October, we are still waiting
REGARDING Heslington Lane residents in traffic protest, I should like to politely ask them which road do they want this traffic to go down - Broadway? We have enough traffic of our own, thank you, including heavy goods vehicles delivering to shops, cars
ON June 25 1876, General George Armstrong Custer led 200 men of his US 7th Cavalry to their deaths in the Montana wilderness at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. They were cut to pieces by Sioux and Cheyenne Indians in a battle that has assumed legendary
ONLY a miracle will do it now - or a plot twist left over from an old Roy Of the Rovers' story. York City have only the slimmest mathematical chance of winning promotion. Sadly, the figures are just not likely to add up. However, City boss Terry Dolan
DIVISION five favourites Selby ran riot against an eight-man New Earswick team and recorded a 174-run victory after making 251-4 before declaring after 41 overs. Steve Spence was a casualty after making 49 but Matt Hoyle (56) and Kevin Lamb then added
THE opening day in division two confirmed that a cut-throat race for promotion is in prospect. Favourites Malton & Old Malton were involved in a tied game at Bridlington, while their keenest rivals, Hornsea, had to be content with an advantage draw
Hemingbrough lost by six wickets in their first-ever game in the York Senior League at Woodhouse Grange II. Defeat in division three came despite a century by their Pakistani star Maqsood Akbar, who hit 101 and had fine support from Nathan Briggs, who
CHAMPIONS and red-hot favourites Dunnington were frustrated by Woodhouse Grange as they began the defence of their Hunters The Estate Agent York and District Senior Cricket League premier division title. They were unable to force a win despite amassing
THE taste of the future will set the Eat Local Banquet off to a great start next month. Smoked venison, hailed by some as the meat of the 21st century, is set to be one of the first courses for the Evening Press - Dean Court Hotel Eat Local Banquet on
THE two relegated sides both got off to a winning start in their bid to make a quick return to the top echelon. Pocklington beat Goole Town by five wickets and Sheriff Hutton Bridge gained a similar verdict from their trip to Whitkirk. With first division
DIVISION five favourites Selby ran riot against an eight-man New Earswick team and recorded a 174-run victory after making 251-4 before declaring after 41 overs. Steve Spence was a casualty after making 49 but Matt Hoyle (56) and Kevin Lamb then added
DELAYS in completion of their pavilion alterations prompted York III to switch their debut game to Escrick Park where they had the better of a draw in a real nail-biter. Skipper Kevin Mendham made 57 and Graham Mackfall 41 to help York to 168 all out
THE BBC will be recording One Man And His Dog at Castle Howard over the weekend of July 19 and 20. The public are invited to come along to watch on Saturday, from 2pm until 5pm, and on Sunday, from 10am until 5pm. There will be three teams of sheepdog
TWO VOLUNTARY groups in York and North Yorkshire have been nominated for a prestigious new award. York Students in Schools (YSIS) and Harrogate group The Junction, are among 277 groups shortlisted for the first-ever Queen's Golden Jubilee Award, in recognition
Hemingbrough lost by six wickets in their first-ever game in the York Senior League at Woodhouse Grange II. Defeat in division three came despite a century by their Pakistani star Maqsood Akbar, who hit 101 and had fine support from Nathan Briggs, who
THE taste of the future will set the Eat Local Banquet off to a great start next month. Smoked venison, hailed by some as the meat of the 21st century, is set to be one of the first courses for the Evening Press - Dean Court Hotel Eat Local Banquet on
CHAMPIONS and red-hot favourites Dunnington were frustrated by Woodhouse Grange as they began the defence of their Hunters The Estate Agent York and District Senior Cricket League premier division title. They were unable to force a win despite amassing
Only two days of campaigning are left before York's crucial city council election. In the latest of a series of articles, Political Reporter Richard Edwards questions the leaders of the four largest parties, this time on York's congestion problems Gridlock
A TEN-YEAR-OLD boy, who spent 18 months saving up for a bicycle, is heartbroken after it was stolen - only two days after he got it. Jason Watson, of Copmanthorpe, York, collected his pocket money for 18 months to raise £100 for his dream bike, a pale
YORK and District Senior League champions Dunnington made it a hat-trick of wins when they won the President's Trophy Challenge yesterday by beating last season's runners-up, Acomb, by seven wickets. They added the trophy to their League and Premier Cup
YORK opened their Oxbridge ECB Yorkshire Premier League programme with a crushing ten-wicket defeat at the hands of Scarborough at North Marine Road. York failed to post a competitive total although several of their batsmen got a start while, in contrast
SAYING farewell to York & County Press is Jean Daffern who has worked at the company's office in Malton for more than 11 years. Jean, a receptionist who has worked with traders and many private advertisers in the Ryedale area during her career, previously
THE Green Party has called for urgent action to improve school crossings in York. Andy D'Agorne, Green Party candidate for Fishergate in this week's election, said that although there was a programme of safety measures outside York schools there were
POCKLINGTON were presented with the new Leeper Hare York and District League premier division trophy before their last league game of the season, a 1-0 victory over Bishopthorpe. Neil Wilford's first half goal gave Pock the points. Kartiers were beaten
HUNDREDS of youngsters from across the York region descended on the city to celebrate St George's Day in the annual Scout and Guide parade. One group of Scouts had more reason than most to celebrate during the eye-catching event yesterday afternoon. St
THE bustle of university life could be at the heart of the York Central development, if opponents of plans to extend academia into part of the city's green belt get their way. Critics of the University of York's ambitious proposals to build a campus extension
A NORTH YORKSHIRE mother has threatened to chain herself to her children's Wendy house if council officials order it to be ripped down. Donna Scotter and her husband, Paul, built the 1.5m-square wooden playhouse on decking they constructed on a patio
WINGER Rob Kama scored a brilliant try in either half as York Rugby Union Club claimed their first promotion in nine years as they beat Hartlepool Rovers in the Yorkshire/Northumberland & Durham division one play-off. The 29-15 victory at Clifton
YORK engineering firm Jarvis was at the centre of a political storm today after winning a £1.9 million government contract to rescue failing schools. Teaching unions reacted with anger after learning the company - currently at the centre of a police investigation
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a bizarre attack on a man as he cycled home from work in York. The 31-year-old victim was knocked to the ground as he crossed a piece of wasteland, and, when he regained consciousness he found a plastic cable tie
YORK City boss Terry Dolan made a stirring defence of his "magnificent" team after the Minstermen's play-off dreams were all but shattered by Exeter. A candid Dolan was forced to concede City were not good enough for a top seven finish in the wake of
SKIPPER Chris Brass had at least one good reason to cheer despite defeat to Exeter bringing the curtain just about down on York City's promotion hopes, writes Dave Stanford. It was announced at Bootham Crescent on Saturday Brass has been voted clubman
Need to shape up? ZOE WALKER takes a look at how Chinese medicine and healthy eating could help you take off the flab... for good IF you need to fight the flab then traditional Chinese medicine may not be the first method that occurs to you. But it's
