WHILE I am happy that York will be hosting this year's Royal Ascot meeting, I am dreading the traffic and disruption it will cause to city residents trying to get anywhere. I shall be severely disrupted because I have exams during that week at York College
YOUR report Village split in community centre 'farce' (March 1) was obviously taken from Mr Thompson's comments on the different approaches taken by Upper and Nether Poppleton parish councils to the request for support by precept of Poppleton's community
THREE York youngsters are gearing up for international rugby league honours after being named in their respective England youth squads. New Earswick All Blacks duo Ross Divorty and Danny Allan are in the English Schools Under-16 20-man squad to face France
IT'S not over yet - but if we lose again we can kiss our promotion chances goodbye. That was the message from York Acorn ARLC coach Dave Kay as his side go into the most vital period of their National Conference League division two campaign. The Blue
A police station on four wheels is York police's latest weapon in the fight against crime. STEPHEN LEWIS paid it a visit on its first day on the road. THE people of Clifton weren't exactly flocking to have a look around York's newest police station. There
THE Welsh music scene has greatly changed since Kelly Jones and the other two came to our attention with Stereophonics' 1997 debut Word Gets Around. Back then, the Manics were enjoying a post-Richie Edwards wave of success before ageing strangled their
HERE is a confession. I am Michael Howard's secret weapon. This is a hidden arrangement, which is why the Tory leader never mentions it in public. Although we have had our differences, there are similarities. Well, he's got a family and I've got one too
STAFF and pupils at schools across York were today celebrating their success in the national school performance tables. The tables, published by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES), show the performance of state schools in the Key Stage 3 national
Someone should stamp on this creeping, inching return of prog rock tendencies. None of the cool kids have them so if you're feeling proggish, you may as well wear a black and yellow T-shirt - the most visible combination of colours, bores will tell you
IN the age of the download, maverick M Ward chooses to release a concept album. It is typical of the retro singer-guitarist to swim against the prevailing current. Transistor Radio, his ambitious fourth album, is based on old-time radio, complete with
YORKSHIRE will be one of the few regions in the UK able to boast broadband services accessible to all its communities by the end of the year. Only the North-East and Northern Ireland have 100 per cent of their telephone exchanges enabled for ADSL broadband
SWIMMERS were changed and waiting by a York poolside when staff told them: Sorry, you can't go in. The Edmund Wilson Baths were closed down earlier this week because there were not enough lifeguards. Managers said today that health and safety had to be
THEY smashed through his door and "ransacked" his property in an early morning drugs bust. Now John Daniel says he wants to take action against the police officers who raided his York home searching for cocaine. The 61-year-old man, who suffers from crippling
KIT KAT'S recent transformation into an assortment of weird and wonderful flavours has taken a new twist. The Kit Kat Caramac, a combination of the original chocolate snack and the Caramac bar, is the company's latest limited edition to hit the shops.
YORK City striker Andy Bishop was in hospital yesterday after being involved in a car accident. The Minstermen's top scorer was not seriously injured in the crash but was 'shook up' and may have suffered a touch of whiplash. Bishop was travelling to training
SIMON Friend has touched down in York determined to turn last season's Grand Final despair into rapture. The Aussie back-rower is hell-bent on helping York City Knights win promotion from LHF Healthplan National League Two and thus exorcise the ghosts
RADICAL plans to almost double the size of the University of York campus today moved closer to a costly public inquiry after councillors gave them the green light. But outline proposals for the £500 million Heslington East extension faced a barrage of
THIS show is more spoof than spooky, sinking its satirical teeth into the gothic gore of Dracula and having a bloody good time with not a drop of blood in sight. Bram Stokula's The Dracula Spectacula is a batty musical written by a pair of 1970s teachers
IT was no rubber-stamping exercise. During eight hours of often heated debate last night all the main concerns about York University's expansion were aired. The biggest development on York's drawing board was always likely to cause the biggest headache
PICKERING Town 'A' reached the final of the York Mitchell Sports League Cup after beating Brooklyn with three goals from David Thompson and two from Jonny Birbeck. Matthew Reeves hit Brooklyn's consolation. In the Plate semi-finals, York College beat
SIMON Friend has touched down in York determined to turn last season's Grand Final despair into rapture. The Aussie back-rower is hell-bent on helping York City Knights win promotion from LHF Healthplan National League Two and thus exorcise the ghosts
YOU are right on the button with your leader Comment on the story "Soft Touches" (March 14). The ordinary person in York is sick and tired of convicted criminals receiving reduced sentences from judicial dinosaurs who are often out of touch with themselves
IS it not time that British society took the first steps on the journey back to the morality of the pre-war years? Then, with no diminishing of our rights, we were made aware of our obligations with discipline in the home and school. I know this works
YOUR front page report about Appeal Court justice makes me reflect on the way our society is going. It is very sad that people have lost confidence in judges and the legal system. This seems to be a widespread concern when talking to people in the street
Your Comment thinks "it's a matter of simple justice" that local sentences should be upheld by the Court of Appeal. It is very naive and the height of ignorance to believe "justice" ever figures in a British court of law. British courts practice "jurisprudence
IN response to Alison Sinclair's letter (March 15), why was the Haxby Memorial Hall not demolished when it ceased to be used as a school? The school was bought by the parish council for use by the people - not because it was considered an architectural
THE post Coun Simpson-Laing refers to was only filled for five months in 2004 ('Poor designs on York', Letters, March 14). It may have been created by Labour but they made very little effort to actually fill it. The deletion of this post will not affect
IN reply to P Newton's letter 'Sod off Royal Ascot' (March 12), I've lived in South Bank for 30 years, for the last 18 years off Tadcaster Road especially to be near York Racecourse which has been there long before any of us. Am I the only person in York
DAVID Blunkett's call for the English to celebrate St George's Day rings hollow (Evening Press, March 14). More than two years ago I wrote to him suggesting making St George's Day, (April 23) a Bank Holiday to help make this a better nation. Less than
I HAVE just received a very prompt response from City of York Council to my objection to the proposed installation of a bollard in Straylands Grove. I hope many other people made their objections known and, when the time comes, will make every effort
I THANK everyone who supported the recent ActionAid Barn Dance at Bishopthorpe. The event raised £736 towards projects we are supporting this year: helping street children in Calcutta; training teachers in Somaliland; and providing clean water in remote
YORK City striker Andy Bishop was in hospital yesterday after being involved in a car accident. The Minstermen's top scorer was not seriously injured in the crash but was 'shook up' and may have suffered a touch of whiplash. Bishop was travelling to training
NEW Earswick All Blacks could lose top spot in Pennine League division two this weekend. The All Blacks are without a game giving Kippax Welfare the chance to return to the top by two points should they beat mid-table Silsden Park Rangers, putting the
Released the Monday before Mothering Sunday, G4's debut has became an overnight number one hit and the fastest-selling album of the year. Having established a loyal fan base on The X Factor, the university graduate buskers charmed audiences with curious
IT is difficult to enjoy Moby in quite the same way after seeing Eminem's cruel impression and "It's over, let go" put down. The vegan bald one's right-on leanings were worthy of the parody but, lately, his music has taken most flak. With its memorable
RADICAL plans to almost double the size of the University of York campus today moved closer to a costly public inquiry after councillors gave them the green light. But outline proposals for the £500 million Heslington East extension faced a barrage of
ISSUED as a companion piece to Want One, released last year, Want Two is a rich treat. If it sometimes seems an indulgence too far, that's the way Wainwright likes it. This gay icon, culture pin-up and songwriting son of a folkie family throws everything
LET'S put this in perspective. Bob Dylan didn't release his first album until he was 21; bohemian Martha's Vineyard folkie Willy Mason was 19 when he recorded Where The Humans Eat. He shares with young Robert Zimmerman a facility for sharp, illuminating
Pizarro, widely available at 14-1, is napped to score a shock victory in tomorrow's totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup. Following the loss of leading fancies from the field this year's race could well be won by an outsider. Best Mate, winner of the race for
YORKSHIRE will be boosted at the start of the new season in a month's time by having England strike bowler Matthew Hoggard back in their ranks for the first few matches. But they will have to wait another three weeks or more before they can further strengthen
HUNDREDS of thirsty drinkers were expected to join St Patrick's Day celebrations at packed bars and pubs across York today. Many city centre businesses were getting into the spirit of the Emerald Isle with drinks promotions and traditional Irish music
TSUNAMI survivor Denise Magson has spoken for the first time about how she is rebuilding her life after losing her husband, Steve, in the deadly waves that engulfed their Thai holiday paradise. The York couple and their daughter India, 12, were enjoying
TSUNAMI survivor Denise Magson has spoken for the first time about how she is rebuilding her life after losing her husband, Steve, in the deadly waves that engulfed their Thai holiday paradise. The York couple and their daughter India, 12, were enjoying
THE family of tragic schoolboy David Harry have donated more than £16,000 to a charity investigating the disease that killed him. David's mother Tracy Way, of New Earswick, said she would never get over his death, but hoped the cash would prevent a similar
YORK Indoor Bowls Club's ladies team lost their Vivienne Trophy crown when they blew a big lead and were beaten 74-68 on aggregate by Acle. At the half-way stage of the semi-final York led 47-27 with three rinks well in front and the other drawing. It
STAFF and pupils at schools across York were today celebrating their success in the national school performance tables. The tables, published by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES), show the performance of state schools in the Key Stage 3 national
IT'S not over yet - but if we lose again we can kiss our promotion chances goodbye. That was the message from York Acorn ARLC coach Dave Kay as his side go into the most vital period of their National Conference League division two campaign. The Blue
YORKSHIRE will be boosted at the start of the new season in a month's time by having England strike bowler Matthew Hoggard back in their ranks for the first few matches. But they will have to wait another three weeks or more before they can further strengthen
PLANES, bikes and automobiles have left Elvington Airfield owners facing legal action over noise. City of York Council says a noise abatement notice will be served on the owners, Elvington Park Ltd, following complaints about vehicles being tested at
Heroics from Sheriff Hutton goalkeeper Mark Phillips booked his team a place in the York FA Saturday Junior Cup final. Division three Sheriff Hutton saw off division two Riccall on penalties. Riccall had taken the lead care of Jeremy Jones after 15 minutes
OLD Malton moved back to the top of Leeper Hare York and District League Reserve 'A' after a 1-0 win at neighbours Malton Bacon Factory. The match was settled by Tom Moorcroft's ninth goal of the season though the Bacon side deserved at least a point.
THE Diary's quest to stage a Republican Ascot alongside the main event is already cantering along quite nicely/ under starter's orders/ racing ahead (please choose hackneyed horsey reference as preferred). Our desire for a festival which non-royalists
