TIME to take your vows and get in on the act - a gospel spectacular is coming to York. The Songs Of Sister Act will open its UK tour in the city next month, with soul stars Rowetta Satchell, Sheila Ferguson and the London Community Gospel Choir, getting
TEACHERS from across York and North Yorkshire are to get the chance to see how the fire service operates as part of a new initiative. North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service is inviting teachers from across the city and surrounding area to their Easingwold
CITY of York MP Hugh Bayley has been presented with a crest in appreciation of his work for the local railway industry. Mr Bayley was given the brass GNER crest from one of its railway carriages. National Express took over the franchise to run the East
TIRELESS charity worker Teba Diatta has launched a new drive to raise £100,000 to help impoverished people in Senegal - and she's hoping the Spice Girls will lend their support. Teba, 26, of Acomb, York, is trying to get a photo taken of her with the
BOMB disposal experts are on their way to Selby after a suspect package was found outside the town's police station. The package, which was in a black plastic bag, was seen by a police officer as he returned to the station in Portholme Road at 4.10pm
HEALTH chiefs have carried a project aimed at reducing depression among residents in elderly care homes. North Yorkshire and York Primary Care Trust (PCT) teamed up with City of York Council and the University of York to research ways to help older people
LIFEBOAT crews in North Yorkshire and the East Riding came to the rescue almost 200 times last year - making it their third busiest year ever. During 2007, Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers tackled emergencies involving everything
AN initiative has been launched to tackle the number of "hate-related" crimes in York. City of York Council and North Yorkshire Police have teamed up with other local organisations to set up York's Hate Incident Strategy, which ultimately hopes to reduce
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An YORK pensioner was conned out of £6,000 shortly before he died, a court heard. Edwin Burnett had agreed a price of £70 with two workmen for some work on his guttering and roof. Mr Burnett started writing out a cheque for that amount, but then the
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A MOTHER-of-two cried as she admitting fraudulently claiming £14,000 in tax credits. The case of cook Sharon Armstrong was delayed for hours because she needed medical assistance to cope with the stress of appearing before York Crown Court. When she
A FATAL crash involving a motorcyclist near York was caused mainly by the rider's speed, a coroner has ruled. Self-employed builder Alan Wilkinson was killed last August Bank Holiday when his Honda bike hit the rear of a car turning into The Sidings
City of York councillors work hard on our behalf and I am in favour of them receiving allowances. But I don't want those allowances to be thought of as salaries, inflation-linked and pensionable (Councillors' 11 per cent pay rise, The Press, January
We have followed the correspondence in The Press over extended GP opening hours (Who do doctors actually serve, Letters, January 18) and felt in necessary to correct some misconceptions before all sides become too entrenched: 1. GPs are self-employed
RECENTLY the York Museums Trust has been much in the news over its rather controversial decision to employ a "writer in residence" for the city's art gallery. I also note that nearly half of the gallery has been closed for some months because of
TRANSPORT department officials are remaining tight-lipped about exactly what measures will be proposed in a consultation document on drink-driving to be published later this year. But it is widely expected to recommend allowing police to randomly breath-test
Recent Readers' Letters contributions show, yet again, how sensitive Royalists are to any criticism of the monarchy. Often such correspondents quote some other country (anything from the USA to Zimbabwe) as awful examples of what Britain would be like
Minster Lions and Rocking Rudolph would like to thank everyone who contributed so generously at our various collections throughout December 2007. We collected a total of £4,615.86, which includes £162.15 from Murton Farmer's Market and £104.58 from
WE like to think of York as a tolerant city. But while we have a less ethnically diverse population than cities such as Leeds or Bradford, we are not immune to bigotry. A new city-wide initiative to tackle hate crime has been launched. It is very welcome
The Fylingdales controversy referred to in The Press on 17th January 17 (Decision-makers do not deserve our trust, Soapbox) needs some clarification. Fylingdales is primarily an RAF early warning station, staffed by the RAF. It also works closely
During his tour of the Middle East, President Bush has tried to rally support for his planned war on Iran and to justify his current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Bush lacks the skill or intelligence to be subtle about his intentions or motives in
Pretty much all public sector pension provision is paid out of current taxation. Our Government has not got a pot of gold to dip into (although it expects the private sector to build secure funds for itself). This means that public servants retiring
Sometimes, visiting my local supermarket, I am astonished to see disabled shoppers sprint back to their cars, leap aboard and drive swiftly away. I don't know what Morrison's provides to produce this effect, but shouldn't it be on prescription?
A BURGLAR will be sentenced at York Crown Court after magistrates heard of his long criminal record. Steven Paul Patrick Quinn, 35, of Pottery Lane, in York, pleaded guilty at York Magistrates' Court yesterday to burgling a garage in Bedale Avenue, in
Financial experts with false York University Degrees handling our pension funds and getting rich in the process. Foreign students coming to York University and passing themselves off as more capable friends to get degrees and an easy way into top jobs
RIVER levels in York continued to rise again today as the city continued mopping up after being drenched by heavy rain. The River Ouse in the city centre has now broken through the 12ft mark and, despite a break in the rain, was expected to get even
INVESTIGATIONS are continuing today after a man's badly burned body was found in a field near Selby. Emergency services swooped on a field just north of the town after the man seemingly set himself alight. The scene was sealed off for several hours
POLICE officers in North Yorkshire raked in more than £4.35 million in overtime last year. Government figures show officers in North Yorkshire averaged an overtime payout of £3,304 each on top of their normal salaries in 2006/2007. Police in the county
Maxine Gordon reports on the ultimate pampering break for mums-to-be. LEARING about labour, pain-relief options and how to cope with a crying baby may not be everyone's idea of a perfect weekend. But add in the prospect of a visit to a spa, a trip
SOME things in life are a real let-down. And this time, I'm not talking about my husband. Since plundering the hedgerows across Yorkshire in late summer, and reaping a very decent harvest of sloe berries, I had been filled with a childlike sense of excitement
A TOP City trader faces shame and a possible jail term after he admitted cheating in exams at the University of York. Jerome Drean, 34, who once worked for the Bank of America and Credit Suisse, stood in the dock with the man he impersonated on the Heslington
Random breath-testing is being suggested to stop drink-driving menaces. STEPHEN LEWIS reports. MOTORISTS could face being subject to random breath-testing as part of a new national crackdown on drink-driving. According to the Daily Telegraph newspaper
CONTRARY to scurrilous opinion, Diary does not spend all its time drinking. We have to sleep as well, you know. Anyway, on the odd occasion we do make it out of Diary Towers for a lime cordial, we invariably head to the Red Lion in Merchantgate - fine
"OH NO! I'm turning into Jeremy Clarkson!" Now, I appreciate this is a somewhat shocking statement to make, particularly when only a couple of weeks ago my fellow columnist, Julian Cole, exposed Mr Clarkson to something of a tirade, accompanied by a
HAIRDRESSER and Tory politician Terry Smith told today how he was badly beaten up by two men as he was cutting a customer's hair at his salon. Terry, of Heworth, who stood for the Conservative Party at Osbaldwick in last May's City of York Council elections
NEW business venturers in Malton will have another chance at getting expert advice this week. A drop-in session has been organised at Barclays Bank, in Malton, by Business Link York and North Yorkshire this Friday, following a similar exercise on January
NOBODY said it would be easy-peasy Japanesey - but Jez and Hiromi Willard have done it. They have just announced that their award-winning Japanese Shop empire in York, Harrogate and Chester, has exceeded the £1 million gross turnover mark. "Given the
PLANS to build a massive eco-town on green belt land just outside York are set to be formally opposed by city councillors. At a meeting next week, City of York councillors will be asked to support a motion criticising the Clifton Gate scheme, and voicing
IN-FORM winger Martyn Woolford heads a clutch of York City players attracting interest from other clubs during this month's transfer window. Minstermen boss Colin Walker confirmed he has received inquiries about former Frickley Athletic player Woolford
ANXIOUS staff at Monkhill Confectionery were due to meet with top directors of owners Cadbury Schweppes at the York factory today to learn their fate under new management. Also there to answer crucial questions about the future of the plant, in Low Poppleton
ASSISTANT-COACH James Ratcliffe is delighted with the speed with which the new-look York City Knights side is taking shape. The first-choice team had their first run-out of pre-season on Sunday against Super League outfit Wakefield, with no fewer than
DESPITE a battling performance against the odds City of York Hockey Club men's first XI were cruelly denied at the last by hosts Doncaster II. Twice York fought back from a goal deficit to regain parity against a team, who fielded several of their National
YORK City will be aiming to become the first team to win at Grays Athletic for more than three-and-a-half months in tonight's FA Trophy second round replay. The Essex Club are unbeaten at their Recreation Ground since October 9 - a seven-match sequence
"STOP campaigning and embrace change." That is the message of a York father, whose severely- disabled son has been attending Yearsley Bridge Day Centre for 15 years. The Huntington Road centre is due to close in May as part of City of York Council's
SANDRA Bruce included scores of 135 and 121 for her 19-darter for Ox in their York John Smith Ladies League division two encounter at Acomb. But Acomb cleaned up in the pairs with Rose Gatenby-Kate Walker securing a last game victory. Slipper kept
A GOAL by Darius Vassell for Manchester City reopened the debate about the offside rule at the weekend. For me, the rule is a lot more confusing these days. With all the talk of being active and inactive and first or second phases, it's ridiculously
When the top two scorers in the Leeper Hare York Football League meet, goals should be on the agenda and Crayke and Rawcliffe did not disappoint in their division three duel. With just five minutes remaining the sides were locked at 2-2, Paul Holmes
YORK'S star bowls player Zoe Eagles was a key player in a glorious triumph for England. The 16-year-old Eagles was a member of the England team which annihilated the rest of the opposition in the Home International Series at the impressive Lincoln
City of York Ladies first XI failed to capitalise on chances created to go in 2-1 down at half-time to visiting Wigton. The closeness of the first half was then contrasted in the second when York allowed Wigton too much space on the ball and were
A step up to six furlongs is expected to work the oracle for Savile's Delight, who is napped to resume winning ways at Lingfield tomorrow. Trained by former jump jockey Tom Dascombe, who is making solid inroads in his new role, Savile's Delight goes
A NEW single dedicated to our Guardian Angels Appeal has been released - with every penny going straight to the charity. Months of hard work have paid off for members of the York band Comfort Zone, who will hear their song on the radiowaves for the
WINGER Joe Stearman scored twice as New Earswick All Blacks ARLC returned to winning ways in the Pennine League premier division. The All Blacks turned around a half-time deficit to beat lowly St Joseph's 14-6 at White Rose Avenue to jump up to fourth
LAPSES in concentration cost Nestlé Rowntree RUFC as they lost 21-0 at Thirsk. Trees looked the better side for the first quarter and almost took the lead when a John Atkin penalty shaved the wrong side of a post but poor marking at the resultant
A MASSIVE public consultation exercise has been launched over plans for new traffic lights, bus and cycle lanes on one of York's most congested roads. The package of measures is intended to avoid gridlock developing on the A19 Fulford Road and Fishergate
Nestlé Ladies Hockey Club started the new year well with a 3-0 win over hosts Dunnington. Hit by cracking goals from Vanessa Walker, Kate Kelly and Helen Garnham, Dunnington applied pressure in the second half but were unable to break the solid Nestlé
SELBY RUFC came close to upsetting table-topping hosts Sandal. The Sandhill Laners went down 14-12 in an intense Yorkshire One duel, where the lead changed five times. Sandal opened the scoring inside the first five minutes with a well taken penalty
NORTH Yorkshire was today on flood alert and bracing itself for more soggy misery as heavy rain swamped the region once again. Sandbags were handed out in one village near York after a blocked pump caused its main street to become submerged, while other
EDUCATION chiefs in North Yorkshire are examining ways to increase the number of pupils eating school dinners. North Yorkshire County Council's young people overview and scrutiny committee is meeting on Friday to discuss an action plan to boost the uptake
A FORMER Bishop Of Selby has died aged 79. Morris Henry St John Maddocks became the Bishop Of Selby in 1972, and served the town for 11 years before becoming the Archbishop of York's advisor for health and healing. During his time as the Bishop of Selby
STOP campaigning and embrace change. That is the message of a York father, whose severely disabled son has been attending Yearsley Bridge Day Centre for 15 years. The Huntington Road centre is due to close in May as part of City of York Council's
A MASSIVE public consultation exercise has been launched over plans for new traffic lights, bus and cycle lanes in one of York's most congested roads. The package of measures is intended to avoid gridlock developing on the A19 Fulford Road and Fishergate
A NEW single dedicated to our Guardian Angels Appeal has been released with every penny going straight to the charity. Months of hard work have paid off for members of the York band Comfort Zone, who will hear their song on the radio waves for the
EDUCATION chiefs in North Yorkshire have carried out a review of the way school dinners are provided in the county. North Yorkshire County Council's young people overview and scrutiny committee is meeting on Friday (Jan 25) to look at ways
