WHEN Gary Hart was jailed for causing the Great Heck rail disaster, many felt he had got off lightly. Some survivors said five years' imprisonment was not long enough for a man whose criminally reckless behaviour had led to the deaths of ten people. Those
SESSAY became the first side to inflict defeat on champions Dunnington since the 2000 season when they pulled off a remarkable victory at Common Road. Despite Collis King's 27th Hunters The Estate Agent York and District Senior Cricket League century,
THERE was an exciting division two finish at Sewerby who enjoyed a last-ball win over Dringhouses. Chris Briggs made 64 and Mike Artley 53 as Sewerby took full batting value at 218-6. For Dringhouses, Kevin McGuinness (43), Mick Kenyon (40) and Danny
AFTER the demise of their second X1, Heslington suffered a serious setback in their division three promotion hopes when relegation- threatened Bolton Percy handed out a ten-wicket thrashing. Heslington were held to 111-8 as Howard Hall took 6-43 in a
FOURTH division leaders Malton & Old Malton suffered their first reversal of the season when losing at home to Acomb by six wickets. Malton made 146-5 with Nick Smith making 54, Lester Parkin 40 and John Foxton 26no. Richard Clayton then played the
TRAIN enthusiasts in York stepped back in time to mark the 90th anniversary of the Derwent Valley Light Railway. Staff re-created the line's opening ceremony, held on July 19, 1913, by dressing in the fashions of the time and enjoying traditional attractions
A horticultural show which arose out of a gardeners' argument about who had the biggest cabbages has enjoyed another successful year. The Copmanthorpe Horticultural Show, now in its sixth year, attracted entries both traditional and unusual from local
IT was party time in a town near York at the weekend as residents flocked to celebrate Haxby Carnival. More than a thousand people visited the annual event in the town, enjoying the carnival procession and fair. "Lots of people said it was one of the
A YORK school has bade goodbye to six members of staff. Tang Hall Primary School has seen the departure of three teaching staff and three support staff, with a total of 66 years' service for the school between them. "They will be very dearly missed,"
YORK is being hit by a fresh wave of international scams and chain letters. Even Evening Press staff are being targeted by a stream of emails from dubious foreign-based ventures. One was sent to Chief Reporter Mike Laycock from the "well-known" president
A BUSY year at Archbishop Holgate's School, York, was reflected on by head teacher, John Harris, at the school's prize giving and speech day. Mr Harris listed the school's achievements throughout the year, which saw the school grow bigger than at any
A HOUSING developer has been accused of "investing in trouble for the future" by failing to build secure homes in a notorious York trouble spot. PC Jim Shanks has hit out at Barratt Homes for falling short of full "secure by design" standards at its 120
YORK is to lead a green agricultural revolution which could see swathes of British countryside turned over to crops which will never be eaten. A new National Non-Food Crop Centre is to be set up at York Science Park's Innovations Centre to drive forward
YORK City player-manager Chris Brass still has a seasoned goalkeeper in his sights ahead of today's gun-totin' routine. The City squad took a break from their intensive pre-season training camp at Keele University today for a bond-strengthening paint-balling
RESIDENTS and traders affected by serious flooding in Pickering were expected to inspect new flood defence plans at a consultation meeting this afternoon. Environment Agency staff were due to be on hand to discuss options for a proposed scheme for townspeople
LEEDS United goalkeeper Nigel Martyn is expected to turn out against York City at Bootham Crescent on Wednesday night after rejecting a move to Chelsea. The former England keeper missed Saturday's 0-0 draw at Bristol City after Chelsea made their approach
USERS of a York skate park have protested after the facility was shut down by the city council and reduced to rubble following complaints by residents. Children and parents gathered at the Sidings Skate Park in Holgate Park on Saturday and said they should
A remarkable spell of bowling by Simon Boddye earned Carlton Towers a 131-run victory over New Earswick in division five. Boddye sent down six overs without conceding a single run and claimed five wickets in the process as Earswick were shot out for 47
SUPERMARKET giant Asda has come under fire from environmental campaigners for "exploiting" a planning law loophole to expand its York superstore. Members of York and Ryedale Friends of the Earth (FoE) have attacked Asda for adding a mezzanine floor to
THE race for the Oxbridge Yorkshire ECB Premier League crown has been stalled by Hull's failure to turn out at York yesterday. York went in to the weekend at the top of the table but were beaten by challengers Sheffield Collegiate at Abbeydale Park on
ANOTHER nursing home near York may close to make way for a luxury property, with the loss of a further 14 care beds. Chris and Kay Flanagan have decided to call it a day at Rufforth Manor Nursing Home, in Wetherby Road, after 16 years. The closure would
RENOWNED cellist Julian Lloyd Webber will treat city music lovers to a few bars from his new band when he plays in York next month. Julian, brother of world-famous composer Andrew, is set to delight Knavesmire when Bossa Nova play at York Racecourse on
Nestl Rowntree Athletics Club's star 400m runner Richard Buck made a winning debut for England Schools Under-17s against Scotland, Wales and Ireland at Cardiff. The Lady Lumley's School, Pickering, student clocked 48.50 to finish well ahead of second-placed
SPECIALIST decontamination units have been delivered to North Yorkshire for use in case of terrorist attacks. Six mobile units - costing thousands of pounds each - will allow health workers to treat victims of chemical, biological, radioactive or nuclear
VIOLENCE flared at a North Yorkshire seaside town early today when an attack on a pregnant woman sparked a fight between rival gangs of bikers and locals. Police said the pregnant woman phoned to complain she had been kicked in the stomach by one of the
THREE bikers were killed in two accidents in the Selby area. The first crash happened at 3.22pm yesterday at the notorious Balne crossroads, just south of Whitley Bridge. A motorbike travelling north towards Selby was in collision with a tractor travelling
A WOMAN whose husband was killed in the Selby rail crash has reacted angrily to news that the man responsible has been given day release from prison - only 18 months into his five-year sentence. Margitta Needham, of Pocklington, whose husband, Barry,
YORK City player-manager Chris Brass still has a seasoned goalkeeper in his sights ahead of today's gun-totin' routine. The City squad took a break from their intensive pre-season training camp at Keele University today for a bond-strengthening paint-balling
A MAN who visited York for a night out with friends was today in a critical condition in the city's hospital after an apparent bloody assault. Detectives were today continuing their efforts to piece together the movements of Andrew Hickox, 42, from Elland
LEEDS United goalkeeper Nigel Martyn is expected to turn out against York City at Bootham Crescent on Wednesday night after rejecting a move to Chelsea. The former England keeper missed Saturday's 0-0 draw at Bristol City after Chelsea made their approach
YORK City Knights boss Paul Broadbent said records were not important after his side re-wrote their history books yesterday. The Knights hammered London Skolars 66-6 at New River Stadium to register their biggest-ever win and their biggest-ever score,
STEPHEN LEWIS visits a new teaching and assessment centre for dyslexic children in York. FOUR soft, cricket ball-sized beanbags are lined up on the windowsill. They are covered with multicoloured cloth and on each one is stitched a single word or phrase
YORK City Knights boss Paul Broadbent said records were not important after his side re-wrote their history books yesterday. The Knights hammered London Skolars 66-6 at New River Stadium to register their biggest-ever win and their biggest-ever score,
A YORK school has bade goodbye to six members of staff. Tang Hall Primary School has seen the departure of three teaching staff and three support staff, with a total of 66 years' service for the school between them. "They will be very dearly missed,"
It was with anticipation that we queued outside Sheffield Arena clutching our Westlife tickets on Saturday, nervous that we would be stuck fast in the middle of thousands of hardened boy band fans and glow-stick waving teenyboppers. Despite being a keen
Arguing can be healthy in a relationship. So says an American academic who, for 30 years, has been studying what makes relationships work. But you have to know how to argue. Couples who have the most ferocious rows shouting and throwing crockery, can
Ryedale apprentice jockey Tony Hamilton, who stole the show with a double at Ripon on Saturday, can again play a starring role at Ayr tomorrow. The 20-year-old claimer teams-up with Mr Fortywinks in the Brodick Bay Handicap, and I fancy the gelding, winner
NO doubt Lord Archer will now have a break, but whether he will have a KitKat is debatable. The peer is better known for his fondness for Krug and shepherd's pie than chocolate. It is a tribute to the unnamed copywriter who penned it that "Have a break
THE future of the television licence is under scrutiny. During heated exchanges in a Commons committee, some MPs told the BBC's York-educated director general Greg Dyke that the fee was a "poll tax" which had no place in the modern, multi-channel world
ROD Hinch had a fine game for Pocklington who belied their lowly position by beating division one pace-setters Sheriff Hutton Bridge by three wickets. Hinch took 5-61 but could not prevent the high-scoring Bridge side again bagging full batting points
A remarkable spell of bowling by Simon Boddye earned Carlton Towers a 131-run victory over New Earswick in division five. Boddye sent down six overs without conceding a single run and claimed five wickets in the process as Earswick were shot out for 47
YORK'S batsmen harvested runs against a struggling Civil Service attack division six. Kevin Mendham hit 66 and Rob Lancaster 79 as the pair added 107 for the second wicket, The agony was piled on as James Taylor made 54 and Nadeem Sadiq an unbeaten 49
THE race for the Oxbridge Yorkshire ECB Premier League crown has been stalled by Hull's failure to turn out at York yesterday. York went in to the weekend at the top of the table but were beaten by challengers Sheffield Collegiate at Abbeydale Park on
THE records continue to tumble for York City Knights.Paul Broadbent's men posted their biggest-ever win and totalled a club best 66 points at New River Stadium yesterday, eclipsing the 48 they got against Keighley last week, while Danny Brough kicked
Bridlington Police are still trying to locate £6,000 worth of boating equipment stolen from Filey Brigg Diving Club earlier this month. The break-in at the club in Thompson Street, Bridlington, happened between 9am on July 12, and 8am on July 13. A boat
IT has always been a familiar saying in York, but now the catchphrase Have A Break, Have A Kit Kat, has made it into the top ten of advertising one-liners. According to a survey by PR agency Brazil, the six-word phrase advertising the Nestl chocolate
A 57-year-old woman had her purse snatched from her after she was approached by a teenage girl in the street. The incident happened at 1.40pm yesterday in Royal Princes Parade, Bridlington, and was witnessed by a passing couple. The suspected thief is
A LONG-running village show which is "steeped in tradition" attracted thousands of visitors with its wide range of events. The Bishop Wilton Show, which has been held in the village near Pocklington for 105 years, was again staged on Saturday. Horses,
SCORES of villagers enjoyed fun-filled events throughout Selby at the weekend. Sponsored bungee jumping was among the attractions at Brayton Fun Day. Other attractions on a glorious sunny day included bouncy castle, face painting, barbecue, stalls and
SCHOOLCHILDREN in North Yorkshire have proved they are real cool cats with a special fundraiser. Pupils at Lady Lumley's School, Pickering and Welburn County Primary, near Malton, donned sunglasses as part of the Guide Dogs For The Blind fundraising "
A WOMAN was subjected to a serious sexual assault in Harrogate. The woman and her alleged attacker walked from the Parliament Street area of the town centre to the Clarence Drive area where the incident took place, some time between midnight and 1am on
GREEN-FINGERED staff and students at a York college are to re-create their award-winning garden on their home turf. Horticulturists at Askham Bryan College celebrated winning a prestigious silver medal at the Hampton Court Flower Show and also wowed visitors
PLANS to re-develop derelict factories and warehouses along Malton and Norton's "river-rail" corridor must be backed by district councillors, officers have urged. A £30,000 study into potential redevelopment and enhancement areas is planned for the area
A YORK mother-of-four narrowly avoided jail today after cheating her way to almost £22,000 in state benefits. Miranda Dale, 40, of Byland Avenue, Bell Farm, York, admitted falsely claiming a total of £21,906.60 in income support, council tax benefit and
YORK'S batsmen harvested runs against a struggling Civil Service attack division six. Kevin Mendham hit 66 and Rob Lancaster 79 as the pair added 107 for the second wicket, The agony was piled on as James Taylor made 54 and Nadeem Sadiq an unbeaten 49
FOURTH division leaders Malton & Old Malton suffered their first reversal of the season when losing at home to Acomb by six wickets. Malton made 146-5 with Nick Smith making 54, Lester Parkin 40 and John Foxton 26no. Richard Clayton then played the
AFTER the demise of their second X1, Heslington suffered a serious setback in their division three promotion hopes when relegation- threatened Bolton Percy handed out a ten-wicket thrashing. Heslington were held to 111-8 as Howard Hall took 6-43 in a
THERE was an exciting division two finish at Sewerby who enjoyed a last-ball win over Dringhouses. Chris Briggs made 64 and Mike Artley 53 as Sewerby took full batting value at 218-6. For Dringhouses, Kevin McGuinness (43), Mick Kenyon (40) and Danny
ROD Hinch had a fine game for Pocklington who belied their lowly position by beating division one pace-setters Sheriff Hutton Bridge by three wickets. Hinch took 5-61 but could not prevent the high-scoring Bridge side again bagging full batting points
SESSAY became the first side to inflict defeat on champions Dunnington since the 2000 season when they pulled off a remarkable victory at Common Road. Despite Collis King's 27th Hunters The Estate Agent York and District Senior Cricket League century,
A 20-YEAR-OLD man had to have 20 stitches inserted into a wound after being slashed in the chest. The man, who is not believed to have been local, was taken to York Hospital after last night's incident, which happened in the Abbots Road area of Selby
SHERIFF Hutton Bridge's skipper Paul Oldfield and his vice-captain Paul Scaling were in immense form as their side marched into the National Village Championship quarter-finals with a superb 84-run victory over Warkworth. A big crowd came down to Moor
MATTHEW Woodwill lead a strong Yorkshire side against Woodhouse Grange on Tuesday in Steve Oldham's testimonial game (2pm start). Although the Tykes will be missing England players Michael Vaughan, Anthony McGrath and the recalled Darren Gough, they are
York rider Jackson Reed-Stephenson will be taking two horses to Hungary at the end of this month to compete in the CSIO Show at Budapest. The former St Peter's School pupil, from Lower Dunsforth, is one of four rider chosen by the British Show Jumping
THE Evening Press football team lifted the inaugural Keith Walwyn Trophy on Saturday after winning the six-a-side competition at Huntington School organised by York City fans. Press beat Jesmond Lynams 3-1 in the final thanks to goals from German recruit
A YORK man has told how he almost lost his job and gained a criminal record after a suspected burglar stole his identity. Craig Martin Coombs, 20, of Burton Green, Clifton, was horrified when he discovered that a man using his name and address appeared
SCARBOROUGH boss Russ Slade has blasted his defenders after they slumped to a 3-1 pre-season defeat at Bridlington Town. After seeing his side gift three goals - to add to the four conceded in the game at Selby in midweek - Slade said: "From what I have
A RACEHORSE owner was taken to hospital with a broken jaw and pelvis after an accident at Ripon racecourse. Judith Foden, who owns the horse Peter's Puzzle with her husband, Peter, was stood on by another horse, Belts And Braces, before Saturday's race
The Barbican redevelopment, plans for which have now been released, is a rare chance to improve York's inner city. However, I am concerned that the city council supports the community pool which has lots of disadvantages. Only the county pool will allow
I WAS delighted to read about the "handwash initiative" at York Hospital (Evening Press, July 15). It is long overdue - not for the nurses who are excellent about hygiene - but facilities are sorely needed for the patients. I was in a high dependency
I ASK those people who have tree branches and bushes etc growing on to the pavement to cut them down. I regularly walk through the residential areas of Clifton and Rawcliffe and have to really watch out for these branches - and my eyesight is fine. What
TEST TEST TEST _ GIVEN that bridleways are out of bounds, the planning for this month's bike ride took a little longer than usual. In the end I settled on a route around Bronte Country from a book by Richard Peace. I began in Haworth, turning right out
ONCE accustomed to filling stadiums the size of Wembley as frontman for 80s pop sensation Bros, on Saturday night Matt Goss came on stage to an audience of just over three hundred. However, if he found the number of people disconcerting, he certainly
