Archive - Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Rethink for York projects overlooked by Government's Regional Growth Fund
YORK projects are going back to the drawing board after none of the city’s projects were successful in winning funding from the Government’s Regional Development Fund (RGF).
Police name Selby motorcyclist who died in tractor crash
A MOTORCYCLIST who died in a crash in Elvington yesterday has been named as Christopher Ryder from Barlby, Selby.
Dean of York’s home raided by burglars
THOUSANDS of pounds of jewellery and property were stolen in a raid on the Dean of York’s home.
York City’s David McGurk ruled out for rest of season
York City defender David McGurk has been ruled out for the rest of the season with ankle ligament damage.
Wootton Bassett “50-50” for Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket
WOOTTON Bassett is only “50-50” to make the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, according to Malton trainer Richard Fahey.
Hull KR fans snap up tickets for Knights tie
York City Knights fans are being urged to get their tickets quickly for the club’s Carnegie Challenge Cup fourth round clash with Hull KR next month.
Signs of trouble?
I SEE Terry Smith is back in The Press spouting his nonsense (Letters, April 8).
Bloody significance
FOR the victims, and those left to grieve, all battles are equally bloody (Andrew Hitchon, April 5).
Don’t toe party line
ON A recent BBC Sunday morning Politics Show, I was surprised at the suggestion that people would use the council elections in the Yorkshire/Lincolnshire area to register a protest vote against the Liberal Democrat participation in the government.
Marketing success for York Theatre Royal
Olivier Award-winning York Theatre Royal is celebrating more success after receiving the Marketing Campaign of the Year prize at the Visit York Tourism Awards.
Travellers’ sites truths
PUBLIC meetings have raised people to anger over the supposed ten travellers’ sites to be provided in Selby District. Hemingbrough Parish Council’s website confirms the ten-site figure.
Were CCTV cameras switched on?
LAST week I wrote about an incident involving my daughter, when two youths tried to break into her car while she was stationary at the Salisbury Terrace traffic lights.
Rubbish rules change
CAN anyone explain why this proposal to remove the power of local authorities to levy a bin tax is a good thing?
Police call concerns
I READ with interest Jennifer Bell’s article about the move to centralise calls made to North Yorkshire Police to the Fulford Road HQ (The Press, April 6).
So, did spring roll in too early?
ON SATURDAY morning I climbed up a hill and gazed down on a Yorkshire limestone landscape basking in the sunshine. The views were amazing, and there was even a mild breeze to offset the heat of the day.
Now moggy’s not so down in the mouth
My cat came home from the vet’s last week with what they described as a “Hollywood smile”. I had subjected Gordon to a full dental – clean, polish, the works.
Rising to the soufflé challenge
MAXINE GORDON meets the North Yorkshire ex-husband and wife team who have created a mouth watering off-the-shelf soufflé.
Champions Dunnington FC extend unbeaten run
NEWLY-CROWNED crowned Reserve ‘A’ champions Dunnington had little difficulty in extending their unbeaten run to 17 games as they won 5-1 at Wigginton.
Anthony McGrath set to return to Yorkshire team
Yorkshire have been handed a fitness boost with the news that Anthony McGrath looks set to return to the side for their next LV= County Championship division one game with Durham.
Bootham shatter Heworth’s hoodoo hold on snooker league crown
BOOTHAM ‘A’ have won the York Conservative Club’s Carlsberg UK championship for the first time since 1995.
Leeds United seek recovery at Pride Park
SMARTING from the 3-2 defeat at Millwall to enable the Lions to press for a play-off spot, Leeds United at least have a clean bill of health for tonight’s trip to ailing Derby County.
Net sessions at Dringhouses Cricket Club
DRINGHOUSES Cricket Club will be holding outdoor net sessions at their St Helen’s Road ground on Tuesdays, from 6pm.
Six-a-side league places available
There are a few places left for Football Mundial’s new spring/summer seasons which start soon.
Ross Joyce to speak at York Referees’ Association meeting
FOOTBALL League assistant referee Ross Joyce will be the guest speaker at the next York Referees’ Association in the Pitchside bar at York City’s Bootham Crescent ground on Thursday at 7.30pm.
Clarence Gardens bowling meeting
Clarence Gardens Bowling Association hold its pre-season meeting on Friday, April 15 at 7.30pm at Bootham Conservative Club.
York Hockey Club men’s III end season on a high
City of York Hockey Club men’s III finished their Yorkshire League division one season in style with a comfortable 8-1 win at Ramgarhia.
New Earswick All Blacks ARLC down Pennine League
A HEAVY 66-6 defeat by leaders Wibsey Warriors saw New Earswick All Blacks ARLC tumble down the Pennine League Championship rankings.
Wigginton set for first tennis league season in division one
THE Tyke Petroleum Men’s Doubles Tennis League season gets under way on Sunday with defending division one champions Poppleton hosting newly-promoted Wigginton.
Shield final hopes for York RUFC
A PLACE in the Yorkshire Shield final awaits York RUFC if they can beat Huddersfield YMCA tonight.
Tramways ‘B’ steal the points from Walnut Tree despite Sophie Simpson's star performance
WALNUT Tree’s Sophie Simpson was in top form as she hit a 140 and two tons in her singles and then a 125 in the pairs with Pat Cairns – but finished up on the losing side in the York John Smith’s Ladies Darts League.
York Hockey Club ladies I deflated at the finish
CITY of York Hockey Club ladies I were forced to settle for fourth place in Yorkshire League division one after a closing 3-2 defeat at Preston I.
Ladies Are Forever to make reappearance in Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes
Ladies Are Forever, who provided Brawby trainer Geoff Oldroyd with the biggest success of his career when winning the £130,000 Redcar Two-year-Old Trophy last October, puts her Classic credentials on the line at Newmarket tomorrow.
Biker killed in tractor crash
Updated: A MOTORCYCLIST has been killed in a collision with a tractor on a rural road near York.
Campaigns launched to promote Yorkshire's coast, battlefields and arts
TOURISM agency Welcome To Yorkshire launched campaigns to promote the county’s battlefield sites and locations with royal connections at its annual conference yesterday.
Worker gets arm stuck in roller
A MAN was airlifted to hospital after getting his arm trapped in heavy rolling machinery at Full Sutton.
£76k gear for North Yorkshire flood teams
FLOOD and swift water rescue teams in North Yorkshire are to receive more than £76,000 to help them buy life-saving equipment.
York teenagers to “climb” Mount Everest in aid of baby unit
THREE teenagers are aiming to “climb” Mount Everest this week in a bid to raise hundreds of pounds for York Hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit.
Parkinson’s help
PATIENTS with Parkinson’s Disease in parts of North Yorkshire are to be issued with personal health records to help them understand and live with their condition.
Sir Bobby the cat rescued from tree
A CAT called Sir Bobby Robson found itself way out of its league when it tackled a 30ft tree in Birch Close, Huntington, York.
Young invited to heart service forum
CONTROVERSIAL plans to reorganise children’s heart surgery services in our region will be discussed at a public meeting for young people in York.
Dragon Boat race proves too popular
A FUNDRAISING Dragon Boat race in York has proved so popular that several potential entrants have had to be turned away.
Hospital trust talks
EAST Yorkshire residents are invited to take part in two public consultations on the region’s hospitals forming a foundation trust.
Climbers, Nesting Birds and Avoiding Conflict
How Yorkclimbers avoid disturbing the nesting birds at this most imprortant time of the year.
Bed and breakfast owner admits growing drugs in cupboard
A GUESTHOUSE owner grew cannabis in his cupboard for at least four years, a court has heard.
Businesses relieved as Fishergate sewer works end
TRADERS have spoken of their relief at seeing the end of repair works on York’s Victorian sewers, which have brought road closures and diversions for nine weeks.
Health bosses hail new sunbeds law
DOCTORS in North Yorkshire have welcomed a new law making it illegal for anyone under 18 to use sunbeds.
Green Party focuses on housing
YORK’S Green Party politicians put housing at the top of the agenda as they unveiled their manifesto for the local elections.
Pair arrested at York pub
TWO men have been arrested at a York pub on suspicion of possessing drugs.
Labour shadow minister visits York hospital
HOSPITAL bosses in York have met the Shadow Health Secretary to discuss how Government plans to reform the NHS will affect services.
Pupils’ safety fear after bus passes revoked
A GROUP of North Yorkshire parents say they are worried about the safety of their children after their free school bus passes were revoked.
Fulford church conversion plan axed
PLANS to convert a York church into a four-bedroom house have been withdrawn.
Melsonby murder trial postmaster dismisses unfaithful wife claim
A SHOPKEEPER accused of murdering his wife as she slept said the accusation was “a terrible, awful thing to say”.
York student in poll hoping to be elected as NUS president
A STUDENT from the University of York is hoping to be elected as president of the National Union of Students.
Bands tough it out for recording prize
UPCOMING bands from schools across the city battled it out to be crowned Best of The Bands at the Grand Opera House.
Court tributes to popular barrister
JUDGES and former judges, barristers, solicitors and others in the Yorkshire legal community heard tributes to leading barrister Gilbert Gray QC at York Crown Court.
Police issue plea after cars collide
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a collision between two cars in Harrogate.
Schools bid to take on more pupils
TWO York schools are about to find out whether they can admit more pupils next year.
Distraction burglaries warning issued
POLICE in East Yorkshire have stepped up their drive to ensure residents do not become victims of distraction burglaries.
‘Chemical’ drama at Clifton Moor
FIREFIGHTERS from across the region were scrambled to a false alarm in Clifton Moor.
Police defend changes to office opening times
POLICE claim York residents will notice no real difference when major changes to police inquiry office opening hours start later this year.
Review: David McAlmont, Fibbers
SUNDAy night’s DJ nodded to David McAlmont’s commercially successful period of Brit-Pop.
Store apologises after receiving illuminated signs complaints
A NEW outdoor equipment store in York has apologised to local residents disturbed by its illuminated signs – and said it had immediately responded to complaints by turning off the lights and taking down one sign.
Disabled man’s theatre dismay
A DISABLED and visually impaired man has criticised the attitudes of a York theatre.
Rush-hour collision on A1079
A MINOR collision on the main York to Hull road caused rush-hour traffic jams in York.
Heidi Talbot, National Centre for Early Music, York, April 14
IRISH folk singer Heidi Talbot has never played a concert in York, but the city still holds a special place in her heart.
Dolly Mixtures ladies’ group to support Macmillan Cancer chartiy
THE Dolly Mixtures ladies’ group in York will raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support from three tai chi classes at the Mount Royale Hotel, The Mount, York, beginning on Thursday night.
Timely awards for primary pupils
PUPILS at a York school have been rewarded for their good attendance through a new initiative.
Why American businessman Mark Jackson loves the UK
HIS distant relative may have been seventh US president Andrew Jackson, who defeated the British at the Battle of New Orleans, but American businessman Mark Jackson is a complete Anglophile.
Energy firm’s anger over gas plant project delay
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a £50 million gas treatment facility in Ryedale could costs tax payers in North Yorkshire thousands of pounds if delays continue.
Concert tribute to John Barry
A YORK councillor has called for a memorial concert in the city to remember the life of the great composer John Barry.
Ironmonger opens specialist showroom
A SPECIALIST architectural ironmongery business has opened a showroom in York.
Selby worm farmer to run 10k in aid of diabetes charity
A SELBY worm farmer is preparing for a charity run to raise money for a national diabetes charity.
Motorcyclist hurt in East Yorkshire crash
POLICE have appealed for witnesses after a crash on an East Yorkshire road which left a motorcyclist in hospital.
Bus operator launches four new services
A LONG-ESTABLISHED coach and tour operator is to launch local bus services on behalf of North Yorkshire County Council.
It’s tree time at Tadcaster Grammar School
ANOTHER 12 fruit trees have been planted at Tadcaster Grammar School in line with a national programme.
Barnardo’s charity in plea for donations
A CHARITY shop in York is making an urgent appeal for more donations of bags of clothes from local residents.
Ryedale Folk Museum looks to the future
A SMALL award-winning volunteer-run museum in North Yorkshire has been praised in a national research study by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, a prestigious charity which supports the arts in the UK.
Royal wedding street parties confirmed
A SERIES of royal wedding street parties have been confirmed to take place across the region.
Royal wedding party held for youngsters
HUNDREDS of Brownies together at the Riley-Smith Hall in Tadcaster at the weekend for a royal wedding party.
John Greenwood-Rae
GREENWOOD-RAE John Happy Birthday Miss and love you loads Mum and Gaz, Darryl and Amy, Melissa, Frayzer and Keiron, Grandma and Glyn, Auntie Sharon and Nanny
Trevor Newbold
NEWBOLD Trevor Much loved uncle of Joanne and Paul, great-uncle to Lucy and Daniel and great-great-uncle to Tyler and Lucas. Always in our thoughts.
Trevor Newbold
NEWBOLD Trevor On April 7th, peacefully in Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 64 years, late of Huntington and former employee of Rowntrees. Dearly loved husband of Sheila, dear brother of Malcolm and son-in-law of Olwyn, also a dear brother-in-law…
Jim Jackson
JACKSON Jim Passed away one year ago today. Loved and remembered always. Eileen and Family.
Enid Dixon
DIXON Enid Died April 12th 2001 Memories of 43 happy years are always there. Cliff.
Eva Brown
BROWN Eva Peacefully in St Leonard's Hospice, Eva aged 86 years of Shipton. Beloved wife of Joseph Peter, loving mother of Derek and dear grandma of Stuart and Steven. _ Funeral Service and Interment at Shipton Parish Church on Thursday, April 14th…
Sally Wilson
WILSON Sally Late of Conroy Close, on April 5th, suddenly, aged 87 years. Dearly loved sister, aunt and great-aunt and friend to all who knew her. _ Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday, April 19th, in St John the Baptist and All Saints…
June Ann Calpin
CALPIN June Ann On April 7th, peacefully at York Hospital after a short illness, June aged 73 years. Beloved wife of Cyril, dearly loved mother of Gary, Doreen, Andrew and Tracey and a much loved nana and great-nana. _ The Funeral Service will be…
Harry Hayes
HAYES Harry On April 5th 2011, Harry, beloved husband of Stella, dear dad to Gillian and Judith, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. Formerly of the Yorkshire Post, bookseller and publisher of philatelic literature, founder of the…
Brian Thompson
THOMPSON Brian Joiner and Cabinet Maker of Front Street, Acomb, on April 7th, peacefully in York Hospital, Brian aged 65 years. Loving husband of Elaine, father of Doreen and Heidi, step-father of Emma and Carla, also a loving grandfather of Arran,…
Brian Thompson
THOMPSON Brian Today I looked into the sky and it was beautiful. I then realised it's because you are there. You fly with the Angels now, but part of you will always be with me. _ From your loving wife Elaine.
Brian Thompson
THOMPSON Brian Loving father of Darren and father-in-law of Fiona, dear grandfather of Arran, Murron and Kimberley. Will be sadly missed and will always be in our thoughts. xx
Brian Thompson
THOMPSON Brian Dear God up above, please take care of the grandad we love. All our love _ Arran, Murron and Kimberley.
Philip Grattan
GRATTAN Philip Tragically, on March 31st, aged 46 years, of Selby. A dearly loved dad, son, brother and uncle. _ Funeral Service will take place on Friday, April 15th, 3.40pm at York Crematorium. No flowers please by request but donations in lieu,…
Kate Stringer
STRINGER Kate Andy, Henry and Laura wish to thank all family, friends and neighbours for the many beautiful cards and messages of sympathy following the very sad loss of Kate. Special thanks to Ward 31 at York Hospital and St Leonard's Hospice and…
Siobhan Taylor
SIOBHAN TAYLOR Health and happiness always. All our love, Mum, Dad, Carly and Nicky. xxxx Big kisses Aunty Von Keira. xx
Amy King
AMY KING Happy 18th Birthday Have a wonderful day and have fun at your party. Health and happiness All our Love Mum, Dad, Naomi, Josh, Lucie and all the Family. xxx
Robert (Bob) Rouse
ROUSE Robert (Bob) Memories of a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather who left us on April 12th 2009. Forever in our hearts and minds. Love always Sheila.

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Rethink for York projects overlooked by Government's Regional Growth Fund

Police name Selby motorcyclist who died in tractor crash

Dean of York’s home raided by burglars

York City’s David McGurk ruled out for rest of season

Wootton Bassett “50-50” for Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket

Hull KR fans snap up tickets for Knights tie

Signs of trouble?

Bloody significance

Don’t toe party line

Marketing success for York Theatre Royal

Travellers’ sites truths

Were CCTV cameras switched on?

Rubbish rules change

Police call concerns

So, did spring roll in too early?

Now moggy’s not so down in the mouth

Rising to the soufflé challenge

Champions Dunnington FC extend unbeaten run

Anthony McGrath set to return to Yorkshire team

Bootham shatter Heworth’s hoodoo hold on snooker league crown

Leeds United seek recovery at Pride Park

Net sessions at Dringhouses Cricket Club

Six-a-side league places available

Ross Joyce to speak at York Referees’ Association meeting

Clarence Gardens bowling meeting

York Hockey Club men’s III end season on a high

New Earswick All Blacks ARLC down Pennine League

Wigginton set for first tennis league season in division one

Shield final hopes for York RUFC

Tramways ‘B’ steal the points from Walnut Tree despite Sophie Simpson's star performance

York Hockey Club ladies I deflated at the finish

Ladies Are Forever to make reappearance in Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes

Biker killed in tractor crash

Campaigns launched to promote Yorkshire's coast, battlefields and arts

Worker gets arm stuck in roller

£76k gear for North Yorkshire flood teams

York teenagers to “climb” Mount Everest in aid of baby unit

Parkinson’s help

Sir Bobby the cat rescued from tree

Young invited to heart service forum

Dragon Boat race proves too popular

Hospital trust talks

Climbers, Nesting Birds and Avoiding Conflict

Bed and breakfast owner admits growing drugs in cupboard

Businesses relieved as Fishergate sewer works end

Health bosses hail new sunbeds law

Green Party focuses on housing

Pair arrested at York pub

Labour shadow minister visits York hospital

Pupils’ safety fear after bus passes revoked

Fulford church conversion plan axed

Melsonby murder trial postmaster dismisses unfaithful wife claim

York student in poll hoping to be elected as NUS president

Bands tough it out for recording prize

Court tributes to popular barrister

Police issue plea after cars collide

Schools bid to take on more pupils

Distraction burglaries warning issued

‘Chemical’ drama at Clifton Moor

Police defend changes to office opening times

Review: David McAlmont, Fibbers

Store apologises after receiving illuminated signs complaints

Disabled man’s theatre dismay

Rush-hour collision on A1079

Heidi Talbot, National Centre for Early Music, York, April 14

Dolly Mixtures ladies’ group to support Macmillan Cancer chartiy

Timely awards for primary pupils

Why American businessman Mark Jackson loves the UK

Energy firm’s anger over gas plant project delay

Concert tribute to John Barry

Ironmonger opens specialist showroom

Selby worm farmer to run 10k in aid of diabetes charity

Motorcyclist hurt in East Yorkshire crash

Bus operator launches four new services

It’s tree time at Tadcaster Grammar School

Barnardo’s charity in plea for donations

Ryedale Folk Museum looks to the future

Royal wedding street parties confirmed