THE Government's new law making it an offence to glorify terrorism was, Tony Blair said, something that the public would understand. As a member of the public I don't understand what it means or implies, except it appears to be a curb on free speech and
IT is lovely to see that City of York Council is at last going to arrange a Festival Of Waterways in the summertime and also open up the River Foss for leisure use (February 10). But I must point out that the pathway along the River Foss in Brownie Drye
I AM most concerned that boats may be able to use the River Foss in York. In the past, when the odd boat has entered the Foss, the river has emptied due to the lock gates being opened. If this proposal goes ahead a new lock-gate needs to be installed
NOT all working mothers enjoy going to work or do so because they want to. I am a 27-year-old married woman with one child of seven months. I work three days a week because I have no choice. Both mine and my husband's wages are needed to keep up with
IAN Dawson denigrates Islam for treating women "with utter contempt", and for its intolerance of other religions (Letters, February 14). My experience is different. In Bangladesh I spent two days at a project run by one of the most impressive community
HOW interesting that Dr Roderic Vassie believes Islam to be a tolerant religion which has given rise to a mature civilisation (February 9). Whilst I do not, for one moment, doubt that Dr Vassie is a very devout and peace-loving person (as I am sure most
The Deep End has spread beyond the borders of York. Now Harrogate and Leeds are preparing to rise to the same challenge that had business people in York cheering at the city's Grand Opera House earlier this month. In York, there will be a repeat of the
REVENGE turned out bitter for a boyfriend who torched the car of an alleged workplace bully, a court heard. Benjamin Reibel wanted to hit out at the man he believed was responsible for a campaign of workplace harassment and bullying against his girlfriend
THE news that a new "superclub" with enough space for 1,750 revellers is being planned for the centre of York got a mixed response today. The Evening Press revealed on Saturday that the owners of Nexus on George Hudson Street want to treble its capacity
A PARKING battle is under way between residents of neighbouring streets - because there are not enough spaces for everyone with permits. People in Fountayne Street, off Haxby Road, pay £84 in Respark fees per year for one car or £204 for two cars, but
SELBY will have its own university college within ten years. That is the prediction of a leading district councillor who says the area's booming economy is set to spur huge developments at the town's college. Coun Brian Percival, chairman of the Economic
A GANG of teenage girls who attacked a classmate in York city centre putting her in hospital have been suspended. The shocking incident involved four teenage girls who are all pupils at All Saints' Roman Catholic School in York and has been described
Six York and District Leeper Hare Football League premier division fixtures produced an abundance of goals, 37 in total, and leading the way was Huntington's 5-5 home draw with visitors Pocklington. Huntington were three goals in front before the interval
YORK Acorn ARLC have been handed a money-spinning tie in the Powergen Challenge Cup away at LHF National League giants Hull KR. The Thanet Road amateurs reached the third round - the stage at which National League clubs enter the competition - for the
STEPHEN Thomas made an impressive debut at right-back for York City during Saturday's 3-1 victory at Exeter City and then admitted he had never played in the position, writes Dave Flett. The former Darlington midfielder, who began his professional career
EXETER City boss Alex Inglethorpe must have been the most relieved man at St James Park when the final whistle signalled an end to his side's home clash with York City. Inglethorpe may have just witnessed his team's complete humiliation in front of their
YORK Acorn ARLC have been handed a money-spinning tie in the Powergen Challenge Cup away at LHF National League giants Hull KR. The Thanet Road amateurs reached the third round - the stage at which National League clubs enter the competition - for the
FIJIAN flyer Rob Kama stamped his authority on a high-tempered Selby-York Yorkshire 1 derby with a match-winning hat-trick. The York winger's pace proved too hot for the improved Selby to handle as he ran in two first-half and one second-half tries to
Strong defence by Malton and Norton kept a spirited Consett at bay as Malt racked up a 27-7 Durham and Northumberland 1 win. Malton scored in their first attack of the game on 12 minutes when a finely judged kick over the Consett defensive line towards
TOM STIRLING talks to working men's clubs about the impact a smoking ban will have. WORKING men's clubs are "frightened to death" that a smoking ban could decimate their membership. Many are already drawing up desperate contingency plans to avoid losing
Hot-shots Harrogate Railway thumped six past Mickleover Sports to stay poised in fourth place of the Northern Counties East League premier division. Chris Howarth and Graham Marchant were the key scorers, both bagging two each, while Scott Ryan and Rob
Six York and District Leeper Hare Football League premier division fixtures produced an abundance of goals, 37 in total, and leading the way was Huntington's 5-5 home draw with visitors Pocklington. Huntington were three goals in front before the interval
The colours carried to victory by last season's Gimcrack winner at York will be firmly in evidence at Sedgefield tomorrow in a race staged over a gruelling three miles and three furlongs. John Duddy, whose silks are carried by the Kevin Ryan-trained Amadeus
(serves 2 and makes a scrummy supper) 1 bag young leaf spinach 1 haddock fillet, skinned and cut into chunks 1 salmon fillet, skinned and cut into chunks 8 raw large prawns 2 tablespoons creme fraiche 2 generous teaspoons of Dijon grainy mustard Gruyere
WHERE will we go to find bus times? This is the question now the bus information office in Rougier Street is due to close (February 10). As York does not have a bus station, the office is a lifeline to tourists and residents for all information concerning
THE Galloway Gang strike again. Many people must find it beyond belief they are going to close the bus inquiry office. Like many others we have found this service of tremendous help. The staff are polite and hardworking, nothing is too much trouble. Do
I WAS impressed by the comprehensive article on family history by Richard Foster ("Who are you?", February 15). The information on how to get started and the use of the internet will be of help to budding family historians. I was disappointed not to see
YOUR report "Boaters Are Back In Town" , with a suggestion from City of York Council that a "rivers partnership" should be set up, made interesting reading as there was a total lack of acknowledgement of angling. After all we have only been around for
MR Bastin is wrong on a number of counts (Letters, February 15). The £240 million rebuild of Leeds station, the £26 million upgrade of Corries Mill power station and the £15 million Allington Chord development near Grantham were all partly justified on
THE proposed traffic lights on the A1079 at the York Road junction are in the wrong place. Common Road would be a better site because of all the industrial estates there. There must be 90 per cent more traffic using the Common Road junction than York
I WOULD like to express my appreciation and thanks to the two ladies who very kindly helped and supported me when I had my accident in one of the stores at Monks Cross shopping centre on Thursday, January 26. If the two ladies mentioned above would contact
A GANG of teenage girls who attacked a classmate in York city centre putting her in hospital have been suspended. The shocking incident involved four teenage girls who are all pupils at All Saints' Roman Catholic School in York and has been described
SELBY will have its own university college within ten years. That is the prediction of a leading district councillor who says the area's booming economy is set to spur huge developments at the town's college. Coun Brian Percival, chairman of the Economic
LAW firm Langleys has announced three new appointments at its York office, bringing its numbers there to 118. Robert Ward has been appointed as a new assistant solicitor on the Langleys on the firm's criminal law team. Robert, who joins after a year as
THE sign on the caf window was not promising. "Children are welcome, but only if they are very, VERY well behaved". And just in case the message had not been received loud and clear, it was written in red ink with numerous strokes of ferocious underlining
STEPHEN Thomas made an impressive debut at right-back for York City during Saturday's 3-1 victory at Exeter City and then admitted he had never played in the position, writes Dave Flett. The former Darlington midfielder, who began his professional career
PROUD York City boss Billy McEwan hailed his side's 3-1 victory at Exeter City as one of the best performances he has ever overseen. Goals from James Dudgeon, Neil Bishop and Andy Bishop secured a comfortable win over the season-long play-off contenders
STAID retailer Marks & Spencer is clearly hoping to liven up its image. The Diary salutes its decision to apply for a 24-hour booze licence for its York branches, in Pavement, Coppergate and Monks Cross, in November and December. If no one objects
LEISURE chiefs with City of York Council and Theatre Royal bosses will continue to work together in partnership, despite the possible sale of the historic city venue, a top councillor said today. Coun Keith Orrell, City of York Council's leisure and heritage
POLICE have charged a man in connection with a late-night assault which left a York resident seriously injured in hospital. Two other men have also been arrested, and police say more arrests are likely to be made over the next few days as inquiries into
A FATHER-OF-TWO was killed in a tragic accident outside his North Yorkshire home. Graham Johnson - known to his friends as Budgie - died when he was crushed against a wall by a lorry loaded with bricks. He was just 36 years old. Today his devastated wife
STORE wars are coming to York. The Evening Press can reveal today that Sainsbury's is set to carry out its long-awaited expansion at Foss Bank, creating a massive rival to the planned Morrison's supermarket at the nearby Foss Islands retail park. The
Eirik Bakke took a tongue-lashing from Leeds United manager Kevin Blackwell after a sub-standard performance in his first game for the club since the middle of August. Norwegian international midfielder Bakke received a surprise call-up at Leicester but
YORK is heading for a festive blackout next Christmas after organisers of the traditional illuminations revealed: "we don't have the backing we need." The Christmas Lights Committee warned that garlands and strings of lights would not appear across the
PROUD York City boss Billy McEwan hailed his side's 3-1 victory at Exeter City as one of the best performances he has ever overseen. Goals from James Dudgeon, Neil Bishop and Andy Bishop secured a comfortable win over the season-long play-off contenders
Bradford & Bingley today became Yorkshire County Cricket Club's official sponsors in a three-year deal believed to be worth in the region of £500,000. The deal, one of the biggest in Yorkshire's history, follows hot on the heels of the club's purchase
Monday, February 20, 2006 100 years ago "Mrs Bramwell Booth will gladly help any woman who needs a friend" was the comforting invitation printed on cards, which were displayed in innumerable public houses and common lodgings. It suggested two things;
Pocklington recorded a hard-earned 18-10 Yorkshire 2 home win over Knottingley. Despite Knottingley being just above the relegation places, the South Yorkshire side have been the division's form team in recent weeks - including victories over two of the
YORK RI's winning run in Yorkshire 3 came to an end against a Stocksbridge side fighting for league survival. Although the small Stocksbridge pitch hampered RI's more open game, this was a poor display by the league leaders. Kicking up the slope in the
WITH 306 shopping days till Christmas, York's festive lights crisis hits the headlines. Oddly enough, this is to be welcomed. In the last two years the city has woken up to the problem with only weeks to go. Last- minute donations from Nestl Rowntree
SELBY plans to open its first university college. A few years ago such an aim would have been greeted with raised eyebrows, or a disillusioned shrug. Not now. This would be the next stage in Selby's renaissance, from downtrodden former mining centre in
