ENGLAND all-rounder Craig White makes his first appearance of the season for Yorkshire at Bradford Park Avenue tomorrow in the three-day match against Bradford-Leeds Universities' Centre of Excellence. White, who played in the Ashes se-ries and the World
THE Minster library is the best place I have found for the books I need for my research, then I go to York University libraries and others in London. But Canon Theologian Draper says its books "can usually be found elsewhere". What a misrepresentation
I COMMEND York Theatre Royal on its recent production of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting. The Studio setting gave an up-front, in-your-face setting, drawing you in and making you feel part of the play. The quality of the four actors shone through. With nowhere
Shell-shocked, battle-scarred and weary to the bone, I have just come off the phone. All I wanted was to report a fault with my daughter's mobile phone, but it turned into the war of the worlds, man against machine. In the name of customer care, modern
THE team which put together the Without Walls report had the bad luck to publish it as war erupted in Iraq. That inevitably diverted attention away from its findings. So today we look in detail at the vision for the future of York as laid out in the report
ENVIRONMENT Minister Elliot Morley is to visit Ryedale next week to view work on the Malton and Norton flood defences. Work started this week after the Yorkshire Flood Liaison Committee and DEFRA agreed funding for the project. The minister, who last
FLOOD victims who are unable to live in their homes could soon be entitled to reduced Council Tax bills. Ministers have announced plans to give councils across North Yorkshire discretionary powers to reduce bills. Unless all the furniture has been removed
MPs Hugh Bayley and Anne McIntosh have secured a Ministerial meeting to discuss the need for millions of pounds of flood defence work in North Yorkshire. Floods Minister Elliot Morley agreed to face-to-face talks after being pressed by the MPs in a Commons
TWO flood warnings have been issued on the River Ouse at York and Naburn today following more heavy rainfall. The Environment Agency (EA) has released the warnings for the Ouse between Clifton Bridge and Fulford and at Naburn Lock. But a spokeswoman,
MOTORISTS in York and North Yorkshire were being urged to drive carefully today after the region's roads were covered with debris and standing water by strong winds and rain. A spokesman for the Environment Agency said a Flood Watch was now in place in
HUNDREDS of North Yorkshire residents turned up to an event aimed at helping them shore up their defences against flooding. Led by North Yorkshire County Council, the "flood fair" saw more than 40 exhibitors displaying products aimed at protecting homes
PARISH councillors plan to attend a public meeting about RAF Fylingdales' role in Son of Star Wars after being snubbed when the last one was held. Armed Forces Minister Adam Ingram is to attend the meeting, which was postponed earlier this year because
The Hunters York and District Senior Cricket League had one of their best ever inter-league victories when they beat the Yorkshire ECB County Premier League by five wickets at Woodhouse Grange. Having struggled to field a truly representative side in
A FASCINATING blueprint of what York could be like in the future is considered today by the Evening Press. From a place dominated by fun-seeking older people to fears for the ambitious York Central development, a report looking at a future York has taken
A YORK group that puts university students into classrooms received an award from the Queen as she celebrated the 50th anniversary of her coronation. The York Student In Schools group was one of 16 schemes across Yorkshire to be given a new Queen's Golden
YOUNG poets from York and North Yorkshire were among published winners of a national writing competition. Lyndsay Coo, 17, of York, and Livvy Hanks, 15, of Long Marston, entered their poems for publication in Young Writer magazine, which publishes work
Friends of a York woman who died after falling from a window have lashed out at the mental health support system, claiming it "threw her to the wolves". Effie Arestides, 55, of Clifton, said her friend Lara Saunders was "badly let down" by community health
A MISSING Jarvis employee not seen since he walked out of his York office more than a month ago has turned up safe and well. James Stephen Venney, 49, of Southfield Road, Pocklington, was picked up at a West Yorkshire railway station by his wife on Saturday
POCKLINGTON residents were shocked to learn that thousands of fish died when raw sewage spilled into a local water course. The sewage entered Pocklington Beck at West Green and polluted a one-mile stretch of water, flowing into Pocklington Canal. The
A COUPLE had a remarkable escape when lightning struck "like a fireball" at their home near York. Peter and Trisha Allison emerged unscathed after part of their ceiling collapsed when the bolt of lightning hit the building, throwing roof tiles across
THIEVES stole a Hayter petrol lawnmower worth £250 from a garage in Selby Road, Riccall, yesterday. The thieves got into the garage by forcing a padlock sometime after 10am. They also entered the garage but nothing was taken. Four tyres from a silver
THE men's and women's records for the course were broken at York-based White Rose Triathletes' 14th annual White Rose Duathlon. In winning the men's race Brian Field, of Otley Cycle Club, beat the previous record by 7min 20sec when he finished in a time
A YORK vicar has put warning signs up in his church because thieves are targeting worshippers' cars during sermons. The Rev Simon Stanley, of St Chad's Church in South Bank, said the church car park had been targeted a number of times in the last two
A NORTH Yorkshire woman has been threatened by a gang after she refused to pay them £7,500 for resurfacing her drive. Trading Standards officers from North Yorkshire County Council are investigating after a woman in Harrogate was approached by a doorstep
SELBY clubbers will be able to dance into the future after the owners of a town centre nightclub secured a 21-year lease on the venue. Tony Sambridge, who runs Jems Nightclub, in Ousegate, made the announcement despite rumours circulating last week that
NORTH Yorkshire police are warning people to be vigilant when using cash machines after money was stolen from victims in Thirsk and Skipton. In both cases, victims went to cash points and found their cards were stuck. A helpful passer-by told them to
MORE than 150 people paid their respects at the funeral of the York-based larger-than-life horse racing fan William Smith. Black horses pulled a carriage carrying the 62-year-old, who was dressed in his racecourse uniform for his final journey, and was
IT was all change at the top of division four of the IT Sports York Mixed Tennis League after the latest matches. Wilberfoss have won their last two matches. Against Poppleton they were led by Mike Tebbutt and Chris Oldfield with 33 games supported by
A RACEGOER allegedly broke another man's skull at York Racecourse during last year's August meeting, a jury was told. Prosecution barrister Christine Egerton claimed that Michael Anthony Day, 28, hit out in a dispute started when a disabled man stumbled
SPRINT king Darren Campbell cantered into York's Bootham School yesterday to encourage pupils to get out and get fit. The Olympic silver medalist at 200metres was at the school as part of the Norwich Union campaign 'Do the Right Thing', aimed at enabling
A YORK man who attacked two innocent people knocked one out in front of his family and broke the other's cheekbone in two separate displays of violence, a court heard. As one victim, Christopher Gibson, lay unconscious on the ground, his wife told Edward
The Hunters York and District Senior Cricket League had one of their best ever inter-league victories when they beat the Yorkshire ECB County Premier League by five wickets at Woodhouse Grange. Having struggled to field a truly representative side in
A DECISION on controversial plans to take away troublesome council tenants' right to an internal appeal has been deferred. Housing chiefs met last night to discuss the plans which, if approved, would apply to tenants served with a Notice of Seeking Possession
PARISH councillors plan to attend a public meeting about RAF Fylingdales' role in Son of Star Wars after being snubbed when the last one was held. Armed Forces Minister Adam Ingram is to attend the meeting, which was postponed earlier this year because
YORK squash sensation Neil Cordell helped guide England Under-15s to the European Team title by dropping just three points in four matches. However, the 13-year-old Joseph Rowntree School pupil was denied his chance to continue his winning run in the
A FRIGHTENED woman told of her shock today after an abandoned car exploded only yards from her York home. Jean Scott was in bed when the vehicle was set alight opposite her property in Oldman Court, off Foxwood Lane. "It blew up right outside my house
MONTHS of wrangling over the sale of a village hall has come to an end after the parish council finally agreed to retain the building. Fulford parish councillors last night unanimously voted to keep the Social Hall after widespread controversy over the
YORK RUFC have been kicked out of next year's Yorkshire Cup. They are among 28 clubs banned from the county's knockout competition after failing to fulfil fixtures this year. The Clifton Park side pulled out of their second round tie against Doncaster
A COUPLE are trying to come to terms with the tragic loss of the son they found dead at his York home. Enid and Arnold Carter said they were deeply shocked after making the discovery at 28-year-old Jason's home off Malton Road, York. Jason had spent his
I AM being stalked by charity workers. It wasn't so bad when they just lurked about in York's Parliament Street waiting to grab me as I nipped into Whittards for some coffee or M&S for some knickers. At least then I could spot them in good time (clipboard
CHRIS TITLEY charts the special relationship York holds for the Royal who used to bear the city's name... ON APRIL 26 1923 a very "special relationship'' began. It was the day Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon became the Duchess of York by marrying Albert, second
Three weeks later she was in the city again to attend the wedding of the Duke of Kent and the then Miss Katharine Worsley of Hovingham. She was one of three Queens in the congregation, the other two being our present Queen, a cousin of the Duke, and Queen
In York, a waiting crowd greeted with rapturous applause the first chimes of the Minster's Queen Mother Bells on the morning of her 100th birthday. The Kings Division Waterloo Band followed the chimes with a rendition of Happy Birthday for the Queen Mother
Celebrations broke out all over North Yorkshire today as the county saluted the Queen Mother on her 100th birthday. As the Queen Mother celebrated with the royal family and thousands of fans in London, the carnival atmosphere spread to York and North
Queen Mum fanatics Lesley North and her mother Pamela Byers were today staging a right royal party in their living room. The pair iced three cakes and purchased tiaras and Union Jacks to add to a Queen Mother tea towel, commemorative mugs and other collectibles
North Yorkshire centenarians today congratulated the Queen Mother on becoming a member of their distinguished club. Annie Worcester, of Westminster House Nursing Home, York, who celebrated her 100th birthday last October, also lived through two world
FLOOD warnings were set to be issued today at York and Naburn as high water levels were reported across the region's rivers and streams. But a spokesman for the Environment Agency urged people not to panic, saying it expected levels to drop considerably
YORK may soon be a very different place if the report A New Vision for York is any guide. STEVE CARROLL looks at the future that could await us. YORK is changing. The Minster, the ancient city walls and York's historic bars may suggest otherwise, but
YOUR report "Trucker stuck" (May 31) states: "The driver did not understand the warning signs". This is an understatement. He was Portuguese. Europe and Britain went metric some years ago, so how could he be expected to understand feet and inches (which
LAST month the United States government filed a complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) about Europe's moratorium on genetically- modified crops and food. The United States is unhappy that people in Europe are not eating GM food and the US biotech
IT may be a good idea to remind drivers that Boroughbridge Road is a 30mph zone and that the offset round object at the junction with Beckfield Lane is a roundabout. If people are unsure how to react to either of these situations, there is an excellent
FOOTBALL fans do not need to be asked for their opinions. Visit any sports pub on big match night and you will hear men loudly proffering pointers on team selection and strategy to the big screen. They know that their wisdom will never reach the ears
VITAL work to keep North Yorkshire roads and properties free from flooding has been placed in doubt after plans emerged to slash county council funding for the work of the environment department. Environment chiefs at North Yorkshire County Council are
FLOOD defence chiefs have approved urgent repairs costing more than £1 million to three damaged defences in Yorkshire. The decision came as the Environment Agency revealed that walls, embankments, pumping stations and other protective measures prevented
YORK is to host Britain's first National Flood Forum - two years after the city was hit by the devastating floods of autumn 2000. Hundreds of delegates from flood-affected communities across the country will come to the event on October 28 at York Racecourse
COUNCILLORS in York are set to lobby the Government for millions of pounds in order to protect the city against flooding. A notional programme of works, which will cost in excess of £11 million, has been identified by City of York Council in an independent
URGENT repairs to York's flood defences can now go ahead, after the region's flood chiefs approved a ten per cent increase in the local authority levy. As reported in later editions of yesterday's Evening Press, the way above inflation increase was agreed
FUNDING for flood defences across Yorkshire looks set to be plunged into further crisis next month. The York and North Yorkshire representative on the Yorkshire Regional Flood Defence Committee predicted today that - for the second year running - members
RESIDENTS and businesses in the centre of Stamford Bridge have launched a campaign group to press for flood defences to be built as quickly as possible. The formation of the Stamford Bridge Square Flood Defence Association follows East Riding of Yorkshire
A £1 MILLION scheme to protect Stamford Bridge from flooding has been blocked by councillors - devastating a mother whose family home and business have twice been inundated. Jane Parsley walked out of the committee room in tears castigating councillors
FLOOD victims were furious today after planners called for a £1 million defence scheme at Stamford Bridge to be put on hold. East Riding of Yorkshire councillors are being urged to defer Environment Agency proposals for permanent flood walls near the
ONE year on from the flooding which devastated North Yorkshire, an MP revealed today he is pressing for a major change in the way flood defences are funded. York MP Hugh Bayley said he wanted regional flood committees to have the powers to set precepts
THE Government has stumped up an extra £1.5 million towards the cost of new Yorkshire flood defences in the wake of last year's disaster. But some of the boost to the Environment Agency's coffers is under immediate threat because of the need for urgent
DEFENDING York against future flooding could cost as much as £11 million - and the Environment Agency admits such funding may be difficult to secure. The agency's calculations emerged as Yorkshire householders were warned today they may need to stump
EXPERTS are to be quizzed tonight by councillors looking into the issues surrounding flooding in York. Representatives of the Environment Agency and Yorkshire Water Services have agreed to attend the third meeting of City of York Council's floods scrutiny
TWO York-based businesses are in contention for prestigious national awards. The Bar Convent Trust and Hunter's Estate Agents are finalists in The National Business Awards North East Regional Competition. The awards, sponsored by Orange, are part of a
A BUILDING consultancy which operates in York has won a prestigious award. Weatherall Green & Smith scooped the Best Building Surveying Practice prize at this year's Yorkshire Property Awards. This follows their success at the 2002 ceremony, when
YORK & County Press company training manager Helen Hora was attending a parliamentary reception on business in London today. Colleges At The Heart Of Business was a reception for colleges, employers, learners, Ministers and MPs to help politicians
WILD animals at a North Yorkshire zoo have found themselves in a mysterious ancient city - thanks to a local business. FabFX, based in Wetherby's Thorp Arch Industrial Estate, are experts at creating themed environments. Their latest project was to create
DINERS at a York Italian restaurant will be able to snap up a piece of artwork as they eat. Villa Italia has teamed up with York-based photographic firm Liquid Images and is exhibiting a range of prints on the walls of its Micklegate restaurant. A total
YORK could lose its technology businesses to America and the Far East if the government does not act, it was claimed today. A survey by Grant Thornton has revealed only 15 per cent of British technology firms see the UK as a centre for future growth.
YORK City Knights yesterday put on the most scintillating 20 minutes of rugby league Huntington Stadium has seen for many a year. The Knights had plugged away for almost 60 minutes against a talented Swinton side but, with luck having evaded them in the
TWO energetic schoolgirls put on their running kit and trainers to raise money for the NSPCC. Martina McGinley, ten, and her friend Stephanie Buckby, 11, both pupils at Rufforth Primary School, decided to stage their own sponsored run at the weekend.
A YORK group that puts university students into classrooms received an award from the Queen as she celebrated the 50th anniversary of her coronation. The York Student In Schools group was one of 16 schemes across Yorkshire to be given a new Queen's Golden
ROOFER Darryl Woodhouse had ignored two warnings about the speed and manner of his driving before entering a market town at 75mph, overturning his sporty hatchback and leaving two of his passengers lying injured in the road, a court heard. Prosecutor
LABOUR has hit back at claims by Tories that they are already making their mark on Selby District Council - awarding them "nul points" for their first month in power. Labour councillors say that money saved in the housing budget was due to Labour group
ANGRY residents of a York sheltered housing unit today took their fight to save their homes straight to senior city council decision makers. Under new proposals aimed at tackling bed blocking in York, the council's executive was considering whether to
The North Yorkshire Service Area Under-12s representative rugby league team lost their unbeaten record when going down 18-10 away to Bradford Service Area. Playing at Keighley RLFC's Cougar Park, North Yorkshire, who had previously defeated South Yorkshire
ENERGETIC and enthusiastic Ryedale residents are needed to take part in a knockout fundraising event. St Catherine's Hospice is searching for teams of ten to take part in the It's a Knockout competition at Yorkshire Coast College in Scarborough. Giant
A MISTAKE right on the finishing line cost Wigginton racing cyclist Phil Brighton third place in the latest race in the Joe Dalby road race series. The race was based at Aldborough near Boroughbridge over a circuit based on the A168 Marton to Boroughbridge
NORTH Yorkshire residents have been warned not to deal with doorstep traders, after reports in the Malton area concerning men calling door-to-door offering to buy antiques. People have received fliers through their doors, stating that the people responsible
THE widower of Gail Hepworth is to return to the American city where she took her inspirational fight for life - to help other cancer sufferers. Dave Hepworth is to run in the New York Marathon in November, exactly four years after Gail travelled with
SUSPECTED dealers of hard drugs in Scarborough were being targeted today in a series of police raids. Detective Sergeant Heather Pearson, of North Yorkshire Police's eastern area drugs squad, was leading the operation. She said: "This operation is the
CRYSTAL Palace's captain, Sue Lowery, shot out on 130, using treble 20, treble 10 then double top, in a 7-2 York John Smith's Ladies League division one victory over Golden Slipper. Anne Bass stylishly set Cygnet off against Independent, whose skipper
VISITORS to Castle Howard can go back in time and relive one of the stately home's most significant events. A fire ripped through the building in 1940, destroying parts of the south-east wing and some valuable works of art. At the time the home was occupied
DUNNINGTON struck ruthless form to stay unbeaten in division one of the Tyke Petroleum Men's Tennis League. Their 91 games against Bubwith included four clean sweeps and the three pairs scored 32, 31 and 28. In third place, Sutton drew nearer to Poppleton
YORK 800 metres runner Emma Macalister-Hall's recent success continued as she was crowned North of England champion at Liverpool. The Nestl Rowntree AC ace went in to the championships fresh from winning the Yorkshire County Championships. After qualifying
A SOLDIER who nearly blinded a teenager while allegedly absent without leave has been jailed for three years. Felicity Davies, prosecuting, told York Crown Court that Matthew Sam Beckitt, 19, smashed a beer bottle on the ground during the incident in
A NEW unit has opened at Bootham Park Hospital, in York, as part of a redevelopment of mental health services in the city. The new Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), opened by Selby and York Primary Care Trust, is the first part of a two-phase grant
A WOMAN robber who made a mother fear for the safety of her four-month baby was today starting three years behind bars. Sara Louise Green, 22, forced childhood friend Deborah Burns to hand over £20 as the victim was on her way to Haxby Road Nursery, said
THOUSANDS of people could be saved from killer diseases with technology developed by scientists in York, it was claimed today. A tester kit to measure the level of Homocysteine, a naturally-occurring protein-like chemical in the blood, has been developed
TRAINSPOTTERS are not required... but the National Railway Museum (NRM) in York is seeking volunteers. The museum has launched its first recruitment poster campaign to recruit younger helpers during National Volunteer Week. The NRM wants to project a
Defender Mark Hotte has accepted a new offer from Scarborough. But goalkeeper Andy Woods looks as though he is going to reject his deal. Boro boss Russ Slade said: "I have spoken to Andy and it seems as though he has played his last game for the club.
ENGLAND all-rounder Craig White makes his first appearance of the season for Yorkshire at Bradford Park Avenue tomorrow in the three-day match against Bradford-Leeds Universities' Centre of Excellence. White, who played in the Ashes se-ries and the World
Graham Norton fans in York can get their hands on a jacket worn by the flamboyant television presenter on his famous show. The Mind shop, in Goodramgate, is raffling one of two jackets donated to the charity to celebrate Mind week and launch the mental
A FASCINATING blueprint of what York could be like in the future is considered today by the Evening Press. From a place dominated by fun-seeking older people to fears for the ambitious York Central development, a report looking at a future York has taken
THE rail strikes that crippled train services for more than a year cost a York operator about £5 million. An annual report issued by the passenger watchdog, the North Eastern Rail Passengers' Committee (RPC), today revealed that Arriva Trains Northern
CHRIS Brass and Lee Nogan have surged to pole position as York City's next new leaders after ex-Minsterman Jon McCarthy ruled himself out of the managerial race. McCarthy exclusively told the Evening Press that entering management was a million miles
CHRIS Brass and Lee Nogan have surged to pole position as York City's next new leaders after ex-Minsterman Jon McCarthy ruled himself out of the managerial race. McCarthy exclusively told the Evening Press that entering management was a million miles
YORK City are standing on the brink of one of the most momentous times in their history. If, as expected, the Minstermen reveal the identity of their new manager tomorrow, they will be hitching their wagon to arguably the most difficult role in football
Pensioners at a York community unit were among those flying the flag for the Queen Mother's landmark celebration today. About 20 people who attend Acomb Gables, in Oak Rise, Acomb, for day care were joining in a big birthday bash this afternoon. Later
FANS of the Queen Mother were today finalising their preparations to celebrate her 100th birthday. The Evening Press has received dozens of calls about people's plans to celebrate the big 100 with the country's favourite grandmother. And while some will
FLOOD stricken Ryedale residents could face not one, but two more flooding seasons before proper defences are completed, the Evening Press can reveal. Environment Agency bosses have admitted that a £4.1 million scheme to protect Malton and Norton may
WORK has finally begun on the construction of flood defences in Ryedale - as environment officials urge the country to prepare for the possibility of more flooding this winter. The first stage of work on Malton and Norton's £4m flood defence scheme has
SUMMER has officially started, in America. Here it does not begin for a few more weeks. No one seems to have told the weather. The last few days have been glorious, even if you include the thunder showers last weekend. Neighbours are making silage as
All is not as it seems in the world of Pamela Dawson. Ponies rear their heads above a children's bedhead; logs roar on the fire and never die down and sandstone walls swap places with plain old plasterboard. Once upon a time, Pamela Dawson was a graphic
