Sky Living has commissioned a British version of Naomi Campbell's modelling reality show, 'The Face', and the supermodel is set to star and executive produce on the programme. Naomi Campbell is to star in a British version of her reality show '
PSY has is re-writing his next single, 'Assarabia', over fears it could be misinterpreted in the Arab world. PSY is re-writing his new single to make sure it does not offend Arabs. The 'Gangnam Style' hitmaker's song was set to be released
INVESTIGATIONS are continuing into the death of a studio assistant to the artist David Hockney. Dominic Elliott, 23, died hospital after being taken from the painter’s East Yorkshire home to Scarborough General Hospital, where he died on Sunday
CONCERNS are mounting for a missing 14-year-old who has not been since the weekend. Ewan Corbett was last seen by his carers in the village of Fellbeck, between Ripon and Pateley Bridge, during the early evening of Sunday when he is understood
EVERY day Matthew Midgley rides past Imphal Barracks on his way to the University of York. It is a reminder of his years as a soldier, a time that saw him serve in Iraq and sleep on the marbled floor of Saddam Hussein’s palace, before the itch
A FLOWER shop van driver has delivered his 50,000th bouquet of flowers, writes Camilla James. Glyn Whitaker, 69, has worked for Wards The Florist, of Clifford Street, York, for 16 years. He made his milestone delivery to long-standing customer
MANY small firms doubt they will benefit from the redistribution of monies from supplementary Business Rates under the new Local Government Finance Act, according to research carried out by the Forum of Private Business. The Act includes provision
MAXINE GORDON tries making the French delicacy at a masterclass in York FRAGILE, fragrant and fabulous – macaroons are the latest confection taking sweet-toothed Brits by storm. The delightful delicacy (known as macaron in its French homeland)
My husband is always telling me I have an anger problem. “You’re the most angry person I know,” he says, which isn’t really conclusive since, outside of work, he only knows about three people. I angrily refute his claims, and counter them with
Hugh Jacman is attached to star in 'Six Years', an adaptation of Harlan Covben's latest novel. Hugh Jackman is to star in 'Six Years'. The 'Les Miserables' actor is to take on the role of Jake Fisher in the adaptation of Harlan Coben's new
Jessie Ware was amazed to learn Frank Ocean is a fan of her work after she struck up conversation with his brother at the BRIT Awards, and her introduced her as soon as he found out who she was. Jessie Ware was amazed Frank Ocean is a fan of her
Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are reportedly planning two weddings, one in New York and another in California. Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are reportedly planning two weddings. Friends of the couple say they plan to celebrate
Sharon Osbourne is "in pole position" to return to the 'X Factor' judging panel after Mel B ruled herself out. Sharon Osbourne is "in pole position" to return to the 'X Factor' judging panel. The outspoken showbiz matriarch - who quit the programme
Coronation Street businessman Dev Alahan is left distraught when his twin children start to believe rumours their late mother Sunita Alahan is responsible for starting the Rovers Return fire. Coronation Street's Dev Alahan is to be left devastated
Tulisa has vowed to go "back to basics" with her solo career after her debut album, The Female Boss', failed to do as well as expected. Tulisa is taking her solo career "back to basics". The 24-year-old singer's debut album 'The Female Boss
SOMETIMES you can’t help returning to a subject you have strong feelings about, and I can’t help feeling strongly that the way 20mph speed limits are being imposed on York is just plain wrong. It’s not because I’m a motoring fanatic who wants to
Last Saturday, thousands of people across the country, including here in York, protested against the bedroom tax, a so-called “reform” which will come in next month and affect anyone of working age who is in a council or housing association home and
Phillip Roe (Letters, March 16) makes some valid points about the challenges posed by HS2 and biomass burning at Drax but his solution to “go nuclear” is not the answer. Taxpayers are already paying £1.6 billion per year at Sellafield for what
Well, to counter the extreme misery of a cold winter, readers have enjoyed a warm diversion, arguing the toss over restoring Richard III’s relics to York. Sadly, the Minster authorities lacked the commensurate wit or imagination, so declined to
I have just read the news today where the acting dean of Leicester Cathedral is stating that Richard III should be buried there and that all is being done to inter him with the utmost respect. While one appreciates this, surely it must be taken
I must say the letters pages are just not the same without a certain gentleman singing the praises of...yes, you guessed it – Germany. I bet the lady in Tadcaster is pleased about the sudden silence, but I do miss his views through heavily rose-tinted
After the discovery of pork in halal “chicken” in Westminster schools, it’s worth noting that people of all faiths can be confident that they are adhering to their dietary principles by choosing vegan options. When Prince Philip faced the prospect
It was beautiful weather, so we decided to take our dog for a walk from the village to Linton Locks. We counted at least 20 mounds of dog poop along the footpath and down the Locks Road. It is disgusting that there are people in our village who
I understand that the Government says it is going to clamp down on the moneylending adverts on TV. I wish it could do something about all the bingo and gambling ones also. Maybe I am the only one, but I just get fed up of seeing them. In the past
Maxine Gordon (The Press, March 15) is quite right to draw attention to the state of the crossing of Paragon Street between Fishergate Bar and the Barbican. I live locally and have seen elderly people, students, and children and their parents on
Postal deliveries in York are increasingly inefficient. A package posted from Clifton Moor to Heworth on Friday, March 1 at a cost of £5.35 arrived on Wednesday, March 6; a package posted March 6 from Heworth to Hull at a cost of £1.20 arrived
IT was sad to read in The Press of the closing down at the end of March of Space 109. It is a very much used place for all ages, “granmars”, young children for homework, cookery, art classes, yoga, residents’ meeting place. No more knitting
The Argentinians will want to use the new Pope in the Falklands dispute. Let this Pontiff show his grace, and back the islanders’ choice. He should withdraw his strong backing for Argentina on the dispute over sovereignty. The people in the
100 years ago In an address given before the Institute of Sanitary Engineers in London, Dr Sidney C Lawrence, medical officer to the Edmonton District Council, put forward ten conditions necessary for securing “my ideal workman's house.” They
RICHARD CRESSWELL has signed for York City on loan until the end of the season. The former Bootham Crescent favourite, now 35, has made the switch from League One promotion hopefuls Sheffield United and will be available for Saturday’s away clash
JAMIE Reed has welcomed new manager Nigel Worthington’s switch to 4-4-2 following his return to York City. The 25-year-old forward, recalled by Worthington from his loan spell at Cambridge United, was given a full half in his preferred system during
Yorkshire intend to use their pair of two-day matches against county opposition in Barbados to determine who will become their new opener for the start of the season. Joe Root’s success on his first full winter with England has potentially opened
Selby Town manager Ian Dring has declared his players are “buzzing” after hauling themselves off the bottom of the Northern Counties East League first division. The Robins recorded a 5-2 win over Eccleshill United on Saturday which extended their
YORK Acorn ARLC ‘A’ suffered an agonising last-gasp defeat at home to Oulton ‘A’ in the Yorkshire Men’s League Forty-20 Cup. The Blue and Golds’ second-string went down 40-38 at Thanet Road after the visitors scored a winning converted try in the
STRIKER Jamie Reed is hoping his return to York City could see him reignite a partnership with Michael Rankine that showed promise when they played together in 2011. Then, they scored eight goals between them during the 13 matches they were both
Church Fenton White Horse maintained their unbeaten home record for the season in reserve ‘B’ of the York Minster Engineering Football League with a 5-2 win over York St John. They now need just one more win from their remaining three games to
ROWNTREES RUFC suffered their first defeat since November as they were edged out 15-13 by a strong Pocklington third team. ’Trees dominated the first half but, after an early Tom Atkinson penalty, they conceded three tries, with Dan Elvidge, Ken
EAST Yorkshire’s Guy Smith is focusing on the second round of the American Le Mans Series next month after suffering disappointment in the opening race of 2013. The 38-year-old Beverley-born sportscar driver contested the 61st running of the annual
TRAMWAYS secured second place in York John Smith’s Ladies Darts League division one with an 8-3 victory over visitors Magnet. Captain Sue Lowery led the way with scores of 140, 125 and 123 as Tramways raced into a 3-0 lead before Wendy Shortle
City of York men’s I team were comprehensively beaten 6-2 by a SUBS team desperate to avoid relegation from the North Hockey League premier division. And the reverse now means that the York ranks have to win at least one of their two remaining
FREE-SCORING City of York V edged a nine-goal thriller over Mirfield in Yorkshire division five north to swell their tally to 90 goals from 21 games this season. After conceding an early strike, York levelled with Mark Moisley’s first of a hat-trick
Acomb Hockey Club men’s 2nds closed the gap against third-placed Bingley Bees who they beat 2-0 in Yorkshire League division six north. The visitors started strongly and passed the ball well but the Tangerines rode their luck. Acomb were restricted
Acomb Hockey Club ladies secured third place in Yorkshire division three after a weekend double. Despite going a goal down to Canalside Terriers, the Tangerines rallied to win 2-1 thanks to a brace of goals by Jenna Allinson late in the first half
Goldstorm, unlucky not to have won all her three races this season, can notch another win at her favourite Wolverhampton circuit this afternoon. Trained by Brian Baugh, whose horses are in good form, Goldstorm has been in excellent heart this winter
A MOTHER who has twice battled cancer is now in training to run the York marathon with her daughter who has battled obesity. Sue Senghore is currently in remission, having had breast cancer twice, and will be running the city’s first marathon with
PARAMEDICS in Yorkshire have voted to hold a one-day strike after ambulance bosses derecognised their union in a row over working conditions. The 450 members of the Unite union have voted to take industrial action on April 2, it was confirmed yesterday
In a special article for The Press on the eve of the Budget, the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, says those who earn more should pay more in taxes In difficult economic times, there are always tough choices which must be made by those we elect
A NEW vice-chancellor has been appointed at the University of York in its 50th anniversary year. Prof Koen Lamberts is a cognitive psychologist with an extensive track record in experimental and theoretical research on human perception and memory
A PURSE has been stolen from swimming pool changing rooms in Harrogate. A thief stole a beige snakeskin Episode purse containing money and a black Montblanc pen from The Hydro, in Jennyfields Drive, at 1.45pm on Saturday. PC David Minto, of
A MAN became aggressive in a petrol station and threw an object at the cashier. The man went into the Armstrong Massey Garage, Beverley Road, Driffield, to pay for some fuel when he appeared to become angry and aggressive towards the female cashier
A LOTTERY prize of £56,083 has yet to be claimed in York. National Lottery players are being urged to check their tickets for the chance to claim the prize. The winning ticket matched five numbers and the bonus ball in the Lotto draw on Saturday
A MAN wanted in connection with an offence in North Yorkshire has been arrested in Scotland. Gheorghe Mighali, 27, of no fixed address, was arrested on Saturday afternoon. He was wanted in connection with an offence in Whitby and was released on
Dalby Forest, near Pickering, is to be promoted as one of the best outdoor experiences in the country as part of a Visit England campaign to inspire UK residents to take an activity break. Joscelin Holmes, economy and community manager at Ryedale
A MILITARY vehicle crashed in the Yorkshire Wolds. The accident happened on the A614 near Middleton-on-the-Wolds, between Bainton and Market Weighton, yesterday afternoon, when the vehicle reportedly went into a ditch. Humberside Police said they
A WHEELCHAIR athlete who has represented Great Britain in triathlons for four years will give a free public lecture on Thursday. Alan Rayment will speak as part of the York St John Go York series on the academic and sporting challenges he faced
Flamborough Lighthouse will once again be open to the public from Saturday. Visitors can climb the 119 steps to the top of the lighthouse to see the wonderful views of the Heritage Coast. The lighthouse is open from noon to 4pm. Admission is
A STUDIO assistant to the artist David Hockney has died in hospital after being taken from the painter’s East Yorkshire home in a serious condition. Dominic Elliott, 23, had sat for the artist on more than one occasion at his studio in Bridlington
RESIDENTS in York flats have been evacuated from their homes after a fire started in the roof. Six fire engines and an aerial ladder platform were called to Rowntree Wharf, in Navigation Road, yesterday morning after a fire started in the roof
A MAN wanted in connection with failing to answer bail is being hunted by police in York. Ashley Matthew Scott, 26, is wanted for failing to answer bail in connection with a burglary in Riccall, near Selby. The burglary happened in February
Eastholme Drive Post Office, in Rawcliffe, York, is to close for refurbishment at 5.30pm tomorrow, and reopen on Saturday at 9pm. The new-look Post Office will have two screened counter positions and a serving point at the shop counter to enable
A SPORTSMAN recognised internationally as the world’s best rugby league player will be guest of honour at a York event. Leeds Rhinos and England captain Kevin Sinfield will speak at a meal organised by the Rotary Club of York Ainsty next month.
A LENGTHY dispute over whether a £9.4 million painting from Castle Howard should be exempt from capital gains tax has ended in victory for the North Yorkshire stately home. The Sir Joshua Reynolds painting, Omai, a romantic portrait of one of the
YORK St John University music students joined the Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers for a workshop at the National Centre for Early Music, York, before Mugenkyo's sold-out Way Of The Drum concert. This drumming session on March 14 followed on from an initiative
WONKY the bandy-legged pup - whose plight plucked the heartstrings of the nation – is now starting life with her new owners in a puppy paradise. When the now three-month old Staffy cross was first found by a member of the public in Bradford, her
THE Chancellor must use tomorrow’s Budget to make it easier for firms to find funding, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The FSB’s Voice of Small Business Index from the first quarter of 2013, showed confidence was increasing
FIRE crews in Selby have finally received their latest life-saving equipment – a £50,000 river rescue boat. Crews at the fire station have continued to train at Nottingham’s Home Pierrepoint National Watersports Centre ahead of the boat’s arrival
A LEGAL adviser has met some of the biggest fish in the rock music industry thanks to his love of angling. York court clerk Julian Cundiff chatted with legendary lead guitarist Slash at Nottingham Arena shortly before his latest gig there.
A YORK parish council has said it supports plans to turn a derelict former tannery site into 53 new homes after a council report said it opposed the scheme. Proposals by David Wilson Homes to demolish a three-storey building on land at Sheriff
HAPPY hour will be replaced by nappy hour at one York pub next month when a new group for mums and babies is launched. New parents in Bishophill have teamed up to set up the weekly group at The Golden Ball, on the corner of Cromwell Road and Victor
MUSICAL youth took centre stage at two special concerts in York. The Fabulous Flutes Concert took place at Robert Wilkinson VC Primary School last week, with a performance for pupils followed by another performance for parents. The concerts
A NEW scheme which will grant primary schools in York and North and East Yorkshire thousands of pounds to pay for sports and specialist PE lessons has been welcomed. The Government scheme will see £150 million per year spent on primary school sports
A team of safety-conscious workers have boosted the coffers of St Leonard’s Hospice in York to the tune of £5,000. A work team from Northern Powergrid that lays underground cables has been named the company’s Safety Champions after going a whole
ELDERLY and disabled train passengers in the Selby area will still be eligible for a hefty discount on their railcards after a local transport group stepped in to broker a better deal. It was feared the discount offered on railcards bought from
THE Country Land and Business Association says the Government has a golden opportunity to re-think the way it compensates people living along the route of Britain’s proposed high speed railway, following a High Court judgement. A judge ruled on
A director of the major sponsor of this year’s York Community Pride Awards tells HAYDN LEWIS why he is so delighted to be involved LAWRENCE Christensen, marketing director of Benenden Health, said it was the fourth year the not-for-profit mutual
YOUNGSTERS at a York primary school have reached the gold standard for their commitment to the performing arts. Poppleton Ousebank Primary School was given a Gold Star Award by the Sing Up organisation in recognition of its efforts to encourage
Well, what a way to sign off the current British Music Society concert series: the inspirational pianist Pascal Roge performing a delicious programme of 19th/20th century French music to a packed and appreciative audience. Not that we were allowed
Peter Seymour conducted yet another large-scale work on Saturday night. There is no sign that he is spreading his talents thinly, but somehow he manages to produce a series of ambitious concerts in quick succession with no compromise in quality
A SENIOR Lion from North Yorkshire has spoken in the Scottish Parliament on Lions United Nations Day. John Sutherland, of Easingwold and District Lions, chaired a meeting celebrating the long association between the UN and Lions Clubs International
A NORTH Yorkshire charity which supports elderly people is feeling the strain of an increasingly ageing population and faces losing out to large companies in the race to secure extra income by providing council services. A recent report warned
YOUNG people are to benefit from efforts to boost apprenticeship schemes throughout Ryedale. The district council is to fund two schemes for young people and businesses over the next two years. About £100,000 will be provided to fund new apprentice
VOLUNTEERS held gingerbread-making demonstrations at York Castle Museum. The demos were part of a kitchen studio activities programme and included a talk about historical gingerbread recipes throughout the ages. York Castle Museum is managed
A GARDEN of trees near Castle Howard has reopened to visitors for the 2013 season under a new name – the Yorkshire Arboretum. The 120 acres of woodland, lakes, wildflower meadows, vistas, glades and ponds has been open to the public since 1999
YOUNG volunteers have until Friday if they want to apply for the Lord Mayor of York Young Volunteers Award, aimed at recognising the contribution they make to York’s communities. Last year, more than 180 young people received the award or activities
TWO York schoolgirls got the chance to officially open the new Wickes superstore in York after winning a competition to design either a dream bathroom or kitchen. Zara Ritchie, eight, of Wigginton Primary School, and Grace Bell, seven, of Lakeside
A FUNDRAISER from York has returned from a charity trip to parts of India where just getting clean drinking water is a daily struggle. Caroline Beavers, 32, from Holgate, saw for herself the difference the money raised by Yorkshire Water fundraisers
A REPORT into a major development in Selby has cost the council more than £2,500. The independent report, into the Olympia Park development, was carried out to judge whether the 985-home development on the site of the former BOCM Pauls mill was
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an attack on a teenage footballer. The 17-year-old youth was alleged to have been assaulted during a five-a-side football match. He suffered slight head injuries in the incident. The attack happened
AN injured runner from York is determined to complete the London Marathon in memory of three-year-old Alfie Oliver, who died last year. Helen Stothard, from Strensall, runs with a local club, and suffered a leg injury while training in the recent
“SCRATCH and sniff “ cards which replicate the smell of growing cannabis are being distributed by the charity Crimestoppers. The Crimestoppers campaign aims to teach people to recognise the specific smell of growing cannabis in a bid to address
VULNERABLE people in York, North and East Yorkshire are being encouraged to sign up to a scheme aimed at keeping homes warm as the winter weather continues to bite. The npower Health Through Warmth, which operates in York, North and East Yorkshire
YORK Literature Festival, due to feature a stellar line-up of writers, musicians and poets, looks set to be the most successful to date, organisers have said. Names including novelist Will Self, Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, author of Girl With
Morrissey is unsure if he will ever perform live again, following his recent bout of ill health, which saw him cancel all of his booked live dates. Morrissey doesn't know if he will perform live again. The 'Everyday Is Like Sunday' star is
Rosario Dawson did not interact with Danny Boyle during a promotional appearance for their new movie 'Trance' after their recent split Rosario Dawson and ex-boyfriend Danny Boyle are not on good terms. The 33-year-old 'Sin City' actress and Oscar-winning
'The Inbetweeners Movie' writer Iain Morris would love to reunite with the film's cast for a sequel to the hit film, which broke box office records in 2011. Iain Morris wants to make an 'Inbetweeners' sequel. The screenwriter - who created
The Saturdays stocked up on tea before jetting off to America because they were so worried they would miss the hot British drink while they were away. The Saturdays stocked up on tea before jetting off to America. The 'What About Us' hitmakers
'Doctor Who' actor Matt Smith avoids Twitter and Facebook because he just isn't interested in social networking websites. 'Doctor Who' star Matt Smith "can't be bothered" with social networking. The 30-year-old actor - who plays the titular
The Roots' drummer Questlove claims Justin Timberlake will release a follow up to 'The 20/20 Experience' later this year. Justin Timberlake may release a follow up to 'The 20/20 Experience' later this year. The 'Pusher Love Girl' star has released
