I HONESTLY do remember my first day at school (aged five), and I honestly did write my first words on a wooden framed "chalk board" (to be politically correct) with a full stick of white chalk which, I might add, didn't stay intact for very long. I also
IT slowly dawned on me that when Chris Titley signed off from last week's Yesterday Once More, he was also signing off from the Evening Press, as it was then still called. Yesterday Once More was very much Chris's baby and over the years this feature
Arc Light protesters' comments on Jeremy Jones "ironic" objections to a lack of consultation on the York Big Wheel brought a wry smile to my face (Arc Light Protest At Wheel, April 26). As reported in The Press, the wheel has already entertained tens
WELL, a new concept for our readers - the Evening Press becoming a morning paper, which will feel strange to many who wait all day to get an edition of this paper. It's sure going to be an exciting time for reporters and editors getting all the news in
WOULDN'T it be nicer if the Post Office took a leaf from the book of The Press, and turned up in the mornings, same time? Ken Holmes, Cliffe Common, Selby. Updated: 10:09 Friday, April 28, 2006
In his column last week, Matthew Woodcock described what it was like living with his in-laws. Today the in-laws have their say. "I THINK we'll sell and find somewhere bigger," our daughter said. And we said, in a mad moment, "and while you're between
YORK City will face a team tomorrow that manager Billy McEwan rates as favourites to clinch promotion via the Conference play-offs. Graham Turner's Hereford United have already clinched their top-five place ahead of the end-of-season KitKat Crescent clash
A NEW graphic design agency in York is working hard to bring light and colour into young people's lives in the region. LazenbyBrown, of York's Fishergate Centre, has recently completed a six-month works programme and consultation to transform formal-style
NORWICH Union in York, headquarters for all the organisation's life policy and investment business, has never ridden higher. The biggest private employer in the city has announced its highest quarterly results on record with total sales, including investments
A FREE seminar titled Building A Strong Financial Foundation has been organised by Edward Jones Ltd, the York stockbroker and financial adviser, at the Holiday Inn Express, in Shipton Road, Clifton, on Wednesday. Guest speaker will be Billy Mills, the
York Cricket Club has a Bank Holiday double header with a visit to Hull tomorrow before hosting Castleford on Monday. York have selected an unchanged side from the one that beat Harrogate last week. However, there is a doubt about Tom Bartram, who may
Yorkshire Seconds pocketed the lion's share of the points despite failing to dispose of Durham in the second innings of the Second XI Championships. The Tykes resumed on 89-2 hoping to make quick runs and declare, but Durham had other ideas and progress
Yorkshire got themselves into even deeper trouble at Edgbaston yesterday when their Championship match against Warwickshire briefly turned into a Twenty20-type contest - with Australian paceman Jason Gillespie getting cracked for two massive sixes in
CAMPAIGNERS in York protesting at the possible use of Union Terrace as Arc Light's new home say they will complain to the Local Government Ombudsman if the site is chosen. The Claremont Terrace, Union Terrace and Portland Street Residents' Association
FOOTIE mad Charlotte Leighton has received hundreds of get well messages since she suffered appalling head injuries in a road accident last month. But she certainly was not expecting the one that arrived in the post this week - from England manager Sven-Goran
SARAH PAYNE was her 'little angel' until she was abducted and murdered by a paedophile - today the tragic girl's grandmother joined The Press campaign to control child abductors. Yesterday, we revealed how Sara Payne - one of the nation's most recognisable
MORE than 43,000 people in York risk catching gum disease and oral cancer because they do not have a dentist, according to a shock new survey. The claim has been made by Yorkshire healthcare provider LHF - part of Simplyhealth Access - after a survey
On the commercial scene there is so much choice these days in the York area that the pleasure angler cannot go wrong. With spring now well and truly sprung, fish are on the move at numerous venues. Neighbouring venues Poppleton Ponds and the Willows are
KEV O'Hara got Mitre's defence of their York Knavesmire Racing Darts League Championship off to a flying start with a tremendous 161 finish for 12 darts. Backed by Rich Corner (180 and 2 x 18) and a brace of 19-darters from John Quantock, Mitre 'A' beat
"We have lost our little star." Those were the words of heartbroken York dad Graham Connell, whose brave little son, Louis, has finally lost his five-year battle with leukaemia. He was just eight years old. "He brought a lot of inspiration to people -
After a ten-year gap, Hounds FC are the new York John Smith's Sunday League division one champions. It took a 5-2 midweek win over rivals Ainsty Panthers and a follow up 5-0 win over the same opposition thanks to strikes from Alan Jackson (2), Forrest
YORK City boss Billy McEwan is pondering his future after the Football League's decision to reject an appeal against the withdrawal of funding towards the club's Centre of Excellence programme. But the League are still considering whether to allow the
Sam Southgate goes behind the scenes with the private security firm keeping watch on the streets of North Yorkshire. INSIDE a darkened room on a North Yorkshire industrial estate, a female camera operator scans across dozens of television screens. Suddenly
WE should like to thank Chris Titley for his excellent series of articles, Yesterday Once More, sadly now at an end. As "incomers" to York 36 years ago, we have learned so much about the rich history of the city from these well-researched articles and
I have written a couple of times before on the subject of the "studentification" of York. I live in Bath which has systematically been destroyed by the two universities and their so-called students. Most are layabouts encouraged into higher education
I FULLY endorse the view expressed by Roy Turgoose in his letter (Unbalanced View, April 26). No matter what the outcome of the inquiry into how the crash occurred, the facts remain that two boys under the legal age to drive took a high-powered car, presumably
I am in agreement with most of the letter from Mr Turgoose. What horrified me was that the Chief Investigating Officer said the act of the boys was " a stupid mistake". How can knowingly taking and driving a vehicle at the age of 15 be a "mistake"? Gillian
HAVING just watched Car Wars on BBC1 (Wednesday, April 26), I felt I had to write. In the programme, police officers in Manchester stopped a suspect vehicle. The driver was just 16. The officers rightly arrested the youth, they explained to the youth
COULD you please tell me, is the Evening Press called that for a reason? Yesterday I had a few confused moments. I bought my usual morning paper, dated Tuesday, April 25, 2006. Yet delivered to my door before 8am was the Evening Press, dated Tuesday,
Booked your holidays yet? Finding it hard to find an NHS dentist in our region? The Diary has stumbled across the latest form of health tourism - dental holidays in Hungary. We've had a missive from one David Toth (is that Hungarian for tooth?), relationship
YORK City boss Billy McEwan is pondering his future after the Football League's decision to reject an appeal against the withdrawal of funding towards the club's Centre of Excellence programme. But the League are still considering whether to allow the
KEEPING fit is an important part of your health and well-being - and today we introduce a new columnist who will give regular advice on how exercise can make you feel good. FOR former York City footballer Christian Fox, keeping fit is a way of life. Now
In his first column for The Press, Christian Fox gives advice on sensible ways to exercise and lose weight. AS A fitness professional and nutritional advisor, I know how easy it is to pick up a magazine or newspaper and see which celebrities are looking
IT has stood full of water - but empty of swimmers - for almost two years. But City of York Council said today it expected developers to finally begin demolition of the former Barbican swimming pool shortly, to clear the site for its re-development. Developers
IT is one of York's most popular bars - and now it is set to remain open late at night seven days a week. Council planners are set to grant the Pitcher & Piano a licence to open until 3am from Monday to Saturday and 2am on a Sunday. Councillors attending
YORK Minster has been declared one of our greatest treasures after being ranked among the top 21 icons of England alongside the mini-skirt, pubs and Big Ben. A Government-funded project, ICONS - A Portrait Of England, attracted hundreds of thousands of
A MASSIVE push to attract 180 jobs for a new £5 million superstore on the site of the former Asda supermarket in Jockey Lane, Huntington, York, has received an "amazing response". Those are the words of Chris Dawson, the managing director of The Range
A PARAMEDIC and magistrate has successfully overturned his conviction for making a hoax 999 call about a fellow ambulance employee. Mick Waudby had been facing the loss of his career of nearly 26 years helping the victims of road and medical emergencies
THE clash of the Selby Clubs in Men's Division Two of the York Badminton League saw Selby/Drax 'B' edge out Selby Jubilee 5-4 with a last-rubber decider. Neil Richardson and Andrew Hatfield took the Jubilee honours with three wins for 90-38, but Richard
SCHOOL children cried and hugged each other at the funeral of their 15-year-old classmate. Dozens of young pupils joined the family and friends of Joel Corner to pay tribute to a "wonderful, beautiful child". Joel died in an horrific accident last week
AT moments of profound grief, mere words seem powerless to express our feelings. The funeral of 15-year-old schoolboy Joel Corner yesterday was one such moment. "Our beautiful brown-haired child has moved on to the next life, but our emptiness will continue
The old girl's not doing so badly. York Minster has been declared one of England's greatest icons. She has been ranked alongside the mini-skirt, Big Ben and the English pub among the national treasures we are most proud of. She may not be the best place
A PLACE in North 2 East awaits Malton and Norton RUFC if they can summon up one more epic performance in tomorrow's play-off match with Old Crossleyans. Malton, second place in Durham and Northumberland One, take on Crossleyans - the side who finished
Tadcaster Albion are hoping to win their final first division match of the season at home to second-bottom Teversal tomorrow before waiting to learn their promotion fate, writes Dave Flett. If Gedling Town fail to beat champions Carlton Town at home tomorrow
HARROGATE Town boss Neil Aspin fully expects his side will need a victory to clinch a Conference North play-off spot at league runners-up Stafford Rangers tomorrow. Stafford have already confirmed their participation in the play offs, which will kick
SUBSTITUTE Michael Freebury netted an extra-time winner to earn College of Law the York Sunday Afternoon League President's Trophy. The students began the final against Bubwith slowly, trailing to a Craig Popple goal on 15 minutes. Peter Kendal levelled
After a ten-year gap, Hounds FC are the new York John Smith's Sunday League division one champions. It took a 5-2 midweek win over rivals Ainsty Panthers and a follow up 5-0 win over the same opposition thanks to strikes from Alan Jackson (2), Forrest
Mick Fitzgerald, who has been riding at the top of his form this season, can enjoy double success at Chepstow tonight. Fitzgerald broke a bone in his neck last summer, an injury which threatened his career, but he has made a remarkable recovery. His fancied
