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PRONTAPRINT York, based in Clifton Moor, York, has won a company award for being "new franchise of the year 2006". It is one of 174 franchises associated with the Prontaprint network across the UK and offers clients, including national retailers, solicitors

Yorkshire Phoenix's chances of finishing top of the North Conference in the Cheltenham and Gloucester Trophy and so qualifying for the Lord's final have again been hit by bad weather. Their game with Warwickshire Bears at Headingley yesterday was the

IS THIS the Beast Of Selby? This intriguing image was captured by a dog-walker as he strolled in a field near the A19 at Osgodby in the latest sighting of a black panther-like creature prowling the North Yorkshire countryside. Mark Sowerby, 36, of Huntington

COUNCIL chiefs in York have been attacked for "failing to consult local people", after a second homeless row erupted in the city. Guildhall councillor Brian Watson attacked the city council's ruling Liberal Democrat executive, after details emerged of

A TOP surgeon at York Hospital has slammed proposals to "ration" the number of NHS operations, saying the plans are "a block to effective patient care". Piet De Boer, senior consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the hospital, wrote to The Press after we revealed

Yorkshire Phoenix's chances of finishing top of the North Conference in the Cheltenham and Gloucester Trophy and so qualifying for the Lord's final have again been hit by bad weather. Their game with Warwickshire Bears at Headingley yesterday was the

YORK'S James Thompson enjoyed a pair of podium finishes during the sixth round of World Touring Car Championship races at Brands Hatch. Thompson finished third in both races at the Kent track yesterday and has now moved up to second place in this year's

BEAUTIFUL and talented young women from across the city came together for the semi-finals of this year's Miss York competition. Nervous contestants, dressed in their best outfits, bravely faced an X-factor style interview by a panel of judges. The 17

IN-FORM Nestl Rowntrees Athletics Club came away with a massive haul of 25 medals, topped by six golds, from the Yorkshire Championships at Barnsley. The gold medallists were Under-13 girl Laura Skelton in the long jump and the 80metres sprint; U15 Ashleigh

A JAILED illegal immigrant and fraudster may escape deportation when he finishes his sentence - following a decision by York's most senior judge. The Recorder of York, Judge Paul Hoffman, decided against recommending that Nigerian Teslim Raji be kicked

HE was the envy of Britain when, on November 19, 1994, he drew a winning ticket in the first National Lottery draw. But less than 12 years later, York man Ken Southwell has died, a brain tumour claiming his life at the tragically early age of 46. His

HE'S an illegal immigrant who has used other people's bank details 46 times to buy everything from mobile phones to booze and groceries. He's been jailed for 15 months for his crimes, and the Home Office has served a deportation notice on him. But still

Monday, May 22, 2006 100 years ago An inquiry was held into the circumstances attending the sad death of William Folkard, whose parents resided at Pavement, York, and who was found dead at his lodgings. The deceased was only 21 years of age, and single

AS an ex-trade-union officer with more than 50 years' service to the trades union movement, I am very concerned about recent reports on the current college lecturers' pay dispute. I am not in a position to comment on the accuracy or otherwise of the pay

RECENT letters have commented on the apparent high increases in service charges borne by Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust residents. Your readers may feel a more balanced picture is provided by the independent Audit Commission in its report on the trust

If healthcare is to be "rationed" as we are led to believe, (The Press, May 19), will National Insurance contributions be reduced? I have no problem whatsoever in paying towards the National Health Service as I appreciate the fact that if I am run down

Once again, things are never Ann Reid's fault. I have not jumped in and criticised the ftr superbus, but after waiting a week, my observations lead me to agree with most of the complaints. My family has to use the service to commute and, in my job as

It is well known that the NHS is struggling with vast mountains of debt - so is it time we should start measuring how its work actually affects a patient's quality of life? LUCY STEPHENS reports. THE news that cash-strapped primary care trusts are limiting

THE North Yorkshire branch of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust would like to say "Thank you" to all those people who made a contribution at our street collection on Saturday, May 6, in Acomb, York. We received a total of £380.20 in donations. Our thanks also

THE one thing that stands out over the last decade is the Government and their advisers have not learned a single thing about economic and employment strategies that are relevant for the 21st century. When companies make large employment cuts, the Government

There was much brow mopping at the first day of the London International Wine And Spirit Fair on Tuesday. Had someone forgotten to bring the corkscrews do you think? Had some irresponsible worker, with a responsibility for the sampling glasses, forgotten

AT 3.20pm yesterday, York City Knights were threatening one of the biggest shocks in rugby league history. An under-strength Knights side led 4-0 at Super League club Huddersfield Giants and were good value for it, too. By 3.23pm, the Giants had hit back

YORK City's Supporters' Trust have called a special general meeting for Tuesday, June 6. The meeting will be held in Museum Gardens' Tempest Anderson Hall and starts at 7.30pm. It has been organised to discuss the Minstermen's current financial position

WHEN artist and TV presenter Ashley Jackson heard that one of his paintings was going under the hammer tonight, some very moving and personal memories came flooding back. For the original work, pictured, painted in 1970 and featuring Copgrove Hall, just

AN agricultural contractor in a hamlet near York is looking to combat rising fuel prices and the urgent need for sustainable energy supplies by literally pressing for change. Peter Rhodes Feed Services, an agricultural milling contractor based at Storwood

FARMLAND prices in Yorkshire are seeing lower increases than elsewhere in the country, according to a rural land market survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Surveyors in York and North Yorkshire blame the Government for its slow

Siona Mackelworth has been appointed as director of marketing for the York St John University College. She now heads up its marketing, public relations and admissions teams. Siona has come to York St John from the University College Of The Creative Arts

YOU might have walked the walk, but can you talk the talk? Dog talk, that is. Is it one woof for no, two woofs for yes? Does a yap-yappity-yap mean "let me out, I'm dying for a pee"? And is "oh dear, too late" a bark, whimper and a yelp or a bark, whimper

THE mother of a new-born baby has blasted council chiefs after claiming binmen left with her 20 bags of rubbish sitting for days outside her York home. Emma Peacock, 27, said City of York Council had been unable to supply her with a wheelie bin after

A FUN day with fossils captivated visitors to the Yorkshire Museum. The Fossil Roadshow visited the attraction, based in the Museum Gardens, York, and invited fans to bring along items from their own collections and get to grips with some stunning exhibits

AN ice rink, a sports centre, a dance hall, and a concert venue. These are just some of the uses that planning chiefs say the York Odeon site, in Blossom Street, could be put to when it closes as a cinema in August. Mike Slater, City of York Council's

TEA ceremonies from opposite sides of the world came under the spotlight when a Japanese geisha and her apprentice paid a visit to Bettys in York. The geisha, Fumiyu, left, and her maiko, or apprentice, Miehina, from Kyoto, pictured being served tea by

YORK City's Supporters' Trust have called a special general meeting for Tuesday, June 6. The meeting will be held in Museum Gardens' Tempest Anderson Hall and starts at 7.30pm. It has been organised to discuss the Minstermen's current financial position

TWO-TIME Player of the Month Jason Golden will miss a crucial month in York City Knights' season after suffering a stress fracture to the top of his leg in yesterday's battling performance at Huddersfield. The Knights earned praise aplenty after their

A concert hall, a sports centre, even an ice rink. These are just some of the uses planners say might be appropriate for the York Odeon once it closes. They say they are keen to see the Grade II listed building being used for "leisure pursuits". Well,

THE mother of a new-born baby has blasted council chiefs after claiming binmen left with her 20 bags of rubbish sitting for days outside her York home. Emma Peacock, 27, said City of York Council had been unable to supply her with a wheelie bin after

I READ with interest your feature on the illness ME (Health Page, The Press, May 12), as part of ME awareness week. I wonder if your readers are aware that York City footballer James Dudgeon also has this condition. James has worked exceptionally hard

THE assisted-dying Bill was thrown out by the House of Lords. (Right To Die Halted By Lords, Readers' Letters, May 13). It was a very moving debate with good points made on both sides. It was influenced a year or so ago, by the BBC's "secret filming"

I NEVER in my wildest dreams thought that the day would arrive when I would give advice to Yorkshiremen on how to save money. If you are not prepared to pay the extortionate price to park at York Railway Station, use the Askham Bar Park&Ride instead

I HAVE been a lifelong reader of The Press, but this is my first time of writing to you. I would just ask you please to put in your Readers' Letters a big thank you to all staff at York Hospital, having just spent four days there having loving care from

TWO-TIME Player of the Month Jason Golden will miss a crucial month in York City Knights' season after suffering a stress fracture to the top of his leg in yesterday's battling performance at Huddersfield. The Knights earned praise aplenty after their

Middleham trainer John Weymes, who completed a double on his latest visit to Musselburgh, returns to the East Lothian course tonight with good prospects of adding to his scoresheet. Weymes saddles Attacca in the Bridgewell Securities Handicap over seven

It is well known that the NHS is struggling with vast mountains of debt - so is it time we should start measuring how its work actually affects a patient's quality of life? LUCY STEPHENS reports. THE news that cash-strapped primary care trusts are