RESIDENTS were evacuated from their homes in a York street afer the discovery of a First World War grenade. About half a dozen residents had to leave their houses in Gordon Street, off Heslington Road, at about 1.50pm today after the police
THE Yards gig, which was due to take place tomorrow at Helmsley Arts Centre, has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. All tickets sold will be refunded. Contact www.helmsleyarts.co.uk, phone 01439 771700
THE villages along the road between Malton and Helmsley have more than ordinary interest to the historian. They are built along the route of a Roman road which extended as far as the Roman stronghold of Aldborough. The interest of these villages
Malton & Norton Under-16s again followed a first-half lead with second-half nerves before beating York 28-11. Malt played some scintillating rugby, with the forwards – not least Will Smith, who dominated in the air – securing possession to put the backs
Manchester three-piece The Longcut are back with a brand new album, Open Hearts, which they're showcasing on a large autumn tour, which takes in York this month. The Longcut formed in 2002 and their experimental, original instrumental sound won them
A GAS leak and fire which saw around seven streets evacuated is being treated as suspicious. A police officer on patrol at 4.25 this morning saw flames coming from a gas pipe supplying an end of terrace home in Upper Newborough Street in the
A HEARTBROKEN mum has taken on the gruelling challenge of running the London Marathon in memory of her treasured son who lived for only 36 days. Becky Spiteri came close to death herself when she gave birth to Leo Thomas Anderson 14 weeks prematurely
ON a good day, the Humber Bridge can be seen from the top of the main chimney at Drax Power Station, near Selby. Unfortunately for Julia Foster, of Camblesforth, it was a cloudy day when she climbed the 1,460 steps to the top, but it did not stop her
I have been attending a “focus group” organised by the Jorvik Medical Practice here in York, where patients are able to network with their surgery. This was the idea of Dr David Hartley and associates, and the main organiser of this group is Dana Homer
Coun Joe Watt’s letter (Act to make use of “wasted” land, The Press, October 2) is flagrantly socially irresponsible and maybe, given that he wrote it, that should not surprise us. He has clearly forgotten that it was a Tory Government in the 1980s
BUSINESS divas in York unite! The first event organised by new business venture Dynamic Business Divas (DBD) takes place on Monday evening, in the shape of a speed networking session at the York Marriott Hotel management centre. Four York-based business
After reading Coun Tracey Simpson-Laing’s typical politician’s slanging letter of October 3 (Tory “wolf” or the change we need), I feel as a non-party citizen of the country I have to reply. Yes, the Conservatives did all the things she says, most
Please may I refute the comments of Alan Smith regarding an apparent Liberal Democrat/Conservative alliance on the planning committee that approved the application for two houses in gardens on Heslington Lane (Planning abolition, Letters, October 3)
With reference to the “Current debate” (Letters, October 1) on the state of the rivers around York, the City of York Council spokeswoman states: “There is little evidence that dredging lowers flood levels,” and: “The only way to minimise the level
FOOD processing and confectionery companies in North Yorkshire will this week learn how the global economic recovery can affect their business at a York-based national teleconference presentation by the chief economist at Yorkshire Bank. Tom Vosa, the
Saints above may be the cry, but without sounding disrespectful to any religious order, can someone explain to me and many others why Saint Therese of Lisieux has been specially chosen to be paraded, with all pomp and circumstance, above many others
MARK Hodges, the 44-year-old chief executive of Aviva UK Life, has soared to the top of his organisation in the UK. He has been appointed chief executive of both Aviva’s life insurance and long-term savings business based at York and the company’s
A BUS company that runs services in York has been short-listed for a top accolade. Transdev Yorkshire Coastliner, which has routes between Leeds, York and the East Coast, is one of six operators in the running to pick up the Shire Operator Of The Year
Children in York put their recycling knowledge to the test in a green-minded competition to find the best ways to reduce, reuse and recycle waste. Primary schools across York and North Yorkshire were encouraged to design the best A3 posters, illustrating
Nasty party, or the party who will get Britain back on its feet again? In the week of the Conservative Party conference, STEPHEN LEWIS assesses the Tories’ back-to-work and pension plans. RAISING the retirement age and measures designed to get “sick
DELIGHTED York City boss Martin Foyle saluted a “a fantastic three points” after his Minstermen survived a nervy finish to beat hosts Tamworth 3-2. Goals from Andy Ferrell, his first of the season, Richard Brodie with his tenth, and a second in as many
You are always thinking about it – as you are walking down the street, as you sit in the car – just thinking about it all the time. It’s the anticipation. “I can see myself delivering the jab, trading, I can see myself landing the good shots – out-working
NORTH Yorkshire jockey Dale Gibson will retire from the saddle after this weekend’s two-day meeting at York Racecourse. The 41-year-old, who is linked to trainer Mick Easterby’s yard at Sheriff Hutton, is retiring after a career which has seen him
SCHOOLCHILDREN across York are being invited to apply for a YOzone card, which offers a range of discounts throughout the city. The cards, which are free from City of York Council, enable 11 to 16-year-olds who live and/or study in the council area
I QUITE often meet amazingly inspirational people in slightly unexpected places. This morning I had the privilege of chatting to Martin, who was ferrying me back in his taxi from having dropped my car off for a service. Martin had a great
RAWCLIFFE arrows ace Martyn Turner claimed the scalp of world number six Mervyn King at the Irish Players’ Championship. Turner triumphed 6-5 against King, who reached this year’s Premier League Darts final and is also a two-time BDO World Championship
THE people of York are to be asked whether they want congestion charging and a levy on workplace parking to tackle growing gridlock. A major public consultation exercise will be launched in December on these and a range of other measures, amid growing
LEEDS United edged into the second round of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy after a narrow 2-1 triumph over visitors Darlington. A crowd of less than 8,500 turned up at Elland Road and witnessed all of the goal action in the first half with Andy Robinson
A SQUAD of 16 has been selected to represent York & District Schoolboys at under-13s level after a three-stage trial. The nine schoolboy selectors have also taken the rare step of listing five standby players, who will be asked to cover for injuries
THE grief-stricken mother of ten-year-old hit-and-run victim Sean Hamilton says she refuses to be angry at the “cowards” who fled the scene of the crash, leaving her son to die. Sharon Hamilton, 37, said: “They showed no compassion. But they have to
A CONMAN is believed to have struck for at least the tenth time in two months by persuading a woman to hand over £100 for his train fare. The woman was shopping in York city centre in Monday when she was approached by a man in the Stonebow area. He
INJURIES took their toll as Wath thirds ran out 66-15 victors against Nestlé Rowntree RUFC. Trees competed well for the first 30 minutes. Wath’s number eight scored two tries from five-metre scrums but Nestlé hit back when debutant prop James Howard
THE pressure of investigating two major murder probes is to see police create more room for officers at their York headquarters. North Yorkshire Police Service has won permission to install a temporary cabin at its base in Fulford Road – the heart of
YORK City extended their unbeaten run to ten games in a thrilling 3-2 victory at Tamworth. The Minstermen became the first team to win at Tamworth’s Lamb Ground this season after fighting back from Richard Tait’s opening goal. Andy Ferrell scored his
CHRISTMAS is creeping closer as tickets for one of York’s popular festive events go on sale. Organisers of the Carols In Kirkgate at York Castle Museum hope the event – now in its 48th year – will be better than ever as the Kirkgate Singers and the
NEW bin collection schedules have been branded a farce after delays in Selby and the wrong information being sent to householders in Tadcaster. From the start of the week, alternate bin collections have been introduced with recyclable plastics collected
A PORPOISE has been spotted swimming in the River Ouse near Selby. The mammal, more commonly associated with the ocean than a river 50 miles inland, was spotted by a couple on a pleasure cruiser on the stretch of river between Selby and Naburn. There
THEY started out life together under difficult circumstances, but have battled through adversity to start school in the same class. The mothers of Finlay Bell and Harry Harrington became friends when their sons were in the special care baby unit at York
A YEAR ago today a family’s life changed forever with the death of 11-year-old Bryony Aveyard from a brain haemorrhage. But since then her parents, Kath and Rob Aveyard, of Woodside Avenue in Burnholme, have fundraised tirelessly, determined that some
PERFUME lovers feeling flush with cash can treat themselves to this diamond-encrusted bottle of decadence – for a mere £140,000. The fragrance – titled The Party Pava – was on show at Giselle clothing, in Swinegate, yesterday at a fashion event celebrating
VILLAGERS lined up against each other as a public inquiry started into noisy motor sports at Elvington Airfield, near York. Residents from Elvington, Wheldrake and Heslington gathered at Elvington Village Hall yesterday to speak for and against the airfield
EUROPEAN golf summit leader Simon Dyson can win a Major. The most successful golfer in North Yorkshire history can lead the world in the wake of his emphatic seizure of the Alfred Dunhill Links championship, said the man who first helped to teach him
YORK City Knights general manager Ian Wilson reckons speculation can lead to accumulation when it comes to recruiting Super League youngsters. The Knights have signed six players who have been released by top tier clubs in the wake of the rule change
THE National Railway Museum (NRM) in York is celebrating a landmark anniversary in the development of British steam power with a month of activities. The Leeman Road venue is marking 180 years since the Rainhill Trials, a competition to find an effective
Alan King, who is busy preparing his 15-strong team for the winter campaign, turns his attention to Flat racing at Newbury tomorrow and can hit the target with Cosmea. The Barbury Castle trainer has an admirably consistent filly in this four-year-old
ANGRY residents have blasted delays in turning a former York school into new homes, saying they have been left with an eyesore. And Clifton councillor Ken King says some residents have even asked whether they are being punished for their opposition to
A DRUG addict has been ordered to attend a rehabilitation course after being caught following a café burglary. York Magistrates Court heard Alex Hartwig, 22, moved behind the counter of La Place Verte on Skeldergate Bridge, York, while the café’s staff
Last week saw York being dealt a potentially devastating blow when it was announced that the £1 billion York Central transformation scheme has been put on hold and the search for a developer suspended. The chamber was extremely disappointed to hear
This column is the third of a series aimed at providing businesses with an awareness of sources of funding and financial support and how to access it. The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) have recently undertaken some
As we start to wonder whether the region’s business community has now withstood the worst of what the recession has to throw at us, it’s a good time to take stock and consider what the most significant opportunities and risks are likely to be during the
HEALTHCARE workers were joined by the city’s MP to help spruce up the new home of a York organisation that offers a safe environment for non-resident parents to see their children. The team of 12 volunteers from Benenden Healthcare, helped by MP Hugh
On April 6, 2009, the law changed and gave parents and carers of children aged 16 and under the right to request flexible working patterns from their employers. Prior to this date, this right only applied to those parents and carers whose children were
A BRITISH Library employee faces losing his job because he was caught drink-driving on the A1237 York outer ring road, the city’s magistrates heard. James Michael Gilbey, 19, was nearly twice the legal alcohol limit, said Sandra Potter, for the Crown
A BOTTLED water firm from North Yorkshire has been named as one of the UK’s fastest growing food and drink companies by a leading industry publication. Harrogate Spa Water was ranked 14th in The Grocer’s “Fast 50 list” – a summary of the UK’s highest-achieving
A FREE workshop to help employers safeguard their business from expensive legal claims will take place in Scarborough on October 14. The seminar on employment law will be led by a partner from HLW Commercial Lawyers and will be held in the town’s Ambassador
WELCOME to Yorkshire has appointed a new marketing director to help sell the county to the rest of the world. Marcus Falconer has joined Yorkshire’s tourism agency from the high ropes course adventure company, Go Ape, where he was head of marketing
Richard France is as big as a first-class rugby player should be. Not that he uses his 6ft 3in frame in quite the same aggressive way as when he was a first division back row rugby union player for Headingley and Nottingham. He is, after all, 55. But
SMALL business office suites have been created out of a former Royal Ordnance factory in North Yorkshire after the completion of the latest phase of refurbishment. Eight new offices – which have achieved a higher energy performance rating than many new
GOVERNMENT ministers might be keen to spread the word that the worst of the recession is over. But is their conviction based on wishful thinking in the hope of being re-elected next year, or can they genuinely see green shoots of recovery? That was the
A VEHICLE recovery service has leased a second unit at York Business Park after taking on another member of staff and investing £60,000 in its rapidly expanding fleet. RRS Recovery Services, which was founded three years ago by Andrew Sparrow
A PIONEERING firm in Ryedale that specialises in designing equipment for the oil industry has been given a Royal seal of approval. Representatives from RMSpumptools Ltd travelled to Buckingham Palace in London to receive a Queen’s Award for
A CONTACT centre worker from York has hung up his headset for the last time – at the age of 73. Bryan Coates, from Clifton, who has spent 58 years of his life in employment, has finally retired, leaving his job as a customer service agent at
MORE than 100 residents were evacuated from their homes in Clifton this morning after a gas main was apparently cut and set alight. Police, fire and ambulance crews were sent to homes around the Upper Newborough Street area after an officer
