IT'S almost December and that means... no, not Christmas yet... it means stocking up on those after-dinner tipples that warm the cockles on those cold winter nights.We're talking your ports, your brandies and, as we've recently began to enjoy
HUNDREDS of people enjoyed a Christmas meal with the Lord Mayor of York as part of an annual event. Councillor Barbara Boyce and Lady Mayoress Mrs Valerie Clark attended two receptions with the Sheriff of York, Mrs Gillian Brian, and the Sheriff
A SIDE street has been closed in York city centre while work takes place on a suspected damaged sewer, after a hole opened up in the road. The three-foot wide hole appeared in Tanner Row, close to City of York Council’s headquarters, West Offices
FORMER York rugby player Robbie Dolan has made The Longest Try of his life by running across Australia with a rugby ball to raise money for charity.On Saturday an exhausted but jubilant Robbie scored his try at the Rugby League World Cup Final at Suncorp
A CHIMNEY fire was tackled by firefighters on Tuesday.The 999 teams from Easingwold and Acomb were called to a detached property in Flawith Village Street, in Easingwold, at 10.30am.Firefighters extinguished the fire by working from the hearth and the
THE search is on for older actors, aged 65 and over, to join next spring's York Theatre Royal Youth Theatre production of a specially commissioned new play about the digital legacy. Written by Paul Birch, Legacy will be performed from April 12
POLICE are looking for information about this man after an argument in Bridge Street, York. A man using the pedestrian crossing on Bridge Street is alleged to have shouted at the driver of a red Mini Cooper and she was hit in the leg by her car door at
THE Arts Council has appointed Kate Willard as chair of its North Area Council, which covers Yorkshire, following the departure of Joe Docherty.Ms Willard is currently head of corporate projects at the Carlisle-based Stobart Group. With a background in
NEIL Robertson's 6-5 reverse against Mark Joyce at the Betway UK Championship means the Aussie will drop out of the world’s top 16 at the end of the tournament.Former World, UK and Masters champion Robertson made eight centuries in his three matches
STUDENTS from three York dance schools are putting on a joint Christmas show on Sunday to raise money for York children's charity SNAPPY (Special Needs Activities and Play Provision for York).Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' will be performed
CCTV images have been released of a man police want to identify after a theft in York.Police said a man entered another guest’s room at The Mount Royal Hotel and left with three credit and debit cards, on November 22. One of the cards was used the next
A SMALL farm-based eatery has been awarded the restaurant of the year 2017 title by The Flavours of Herriot Awards.Rascills in Raskelf, near Easingwold, recently celebrated its first birthday and is also listed in both Michelin and Good Food guides 2018
INJURY-HIT Malton & Norton needed "something of a miracle" away to promotion-chasers Alnwick but it did not materialise as they were seen off 49-7 by their hosts.The much more experienced Northumberland line-up punished every M&N error to rack
YORK racked up their 13th consecutive win to break a club record that has stood for more than 30 years.A 31-5 home victory over Old Brodleians eclipsed the achievements of the Clifton Park class of 1984/85, with the tries shared out between George Davies
A SCHOOL in Selby has become the first primary school to join a local academy trust.Selby Community Primary School joined Selby College in the Selby Educational Trust (SET), on Friday, December 1.SET is a multi-academy trust that receives state funding
JAMES Anderson was delighted to prove there is life in England – and his record-breaking career too – as Joe Root's team battled back bravely in Adelaide.Anderson's first five-wicket haul in Australia helped to sustain England's revival in
YORK Acorn ARLC coach Leigh Paul-Rientoul has been lauded with the award for Outstanding Contribution to York amateur rugby league.Paul-Rientoul received the accolade for his work with the Blue and Golds, York and District, and Yorkshire, plus his input
STRUGGLING Pocklington RUFC gave a committed display but suffered another heavy defeat in North Premier, falling 50-10 at in-form Billingham.Five straight defeats have left the Percy Roaders deep in the relegation mire, second bottom of the table.It was
A DETECTIVE has urged domestic violence victims to come forward after a man was jailed for banging a woman’s head on the floor in an "appalling assault". Michael James Saunderson, 38, was angry after fellow employees had confronted him at a works
FULFORD 'A' went six points clear at the top of the York Conservative Clubs Snooker League after beating their 'B' team 5-2.Sam Parkinson got them off to a winning start by taking the first frame, defeating Phil Cooke, before Aaron Spiers
THE Simply Devine Hatshop in Tadcaster has capped the best wedding accessories supplier award in the English Wedding Awards in Manchester. Owner Liz Devine-Wright was completely bowled over by the win, saying: “People say that they didn’t expect
VAN Morrison – surely a veteran Van at 72 – shows no sign of slowing. Hot on the rhythm and blues-tapping heels of Roll With The Punches, he whisks out this collection of jazz standards, plus a few of his own. Sixteen tracks and no short-changing
CYCLING fans can watch the world’s top riders in action in North and East Yorkshire next year when the Tour de Yorkshire returns to the region. The route for the 2018 cycling extravaganza has been unveiled today. Next year’s events have been
TRADERS in Selby are offering discounts to shoppers as part of a new scheme to support local businesses.The Selby District Savers Card is the latest scheme to help the high street, with savings and discounts on offer for shoppers who visit local businesses.Organised
POLICE were called to a report of four youths allegedly throwing stones at a property and a car in York. North Yorkshire Police said it was contacted about the alleged incident in Wain's Road, in the Dringhouses area of York, at 7.30pm yesterday
A SURVEY has been set up by North Yorkshire Police to find out residents’ thoughts on the Walmgate area. The force will consider the feedback to determine how it polices the area, and the short survey is available to complete online. To take
A NUMBER of lettings have been secured at a new development within the University of York.Evans Property Group in partnership with the University of York has secured new tennants at Kimberlow Hill Retail Park, located in Kimberlow Rise next to the University
THE Register Office in York will close for two months next year, with weddings taking place in the Mansion House or Bedern Hall instead. City of York Council announced on Tuesday that the Register Office will be closed between January 7 and March
POLICE are appealing for a driver to come forward who they believe may have witnessed a fatal collision in East Yorkshire. Humberside Police said the collision, involving an 86-year-old pedestrian and a white Mercedes Sprinter van, happened on
CYNICS may say we’ve been here before. But let’s hope the arrival of diggers at the site of York’s Community Stadium really does represent a breakthrough, not another false start. The much-delayed 8,000 seat stadium is due to open in 2019. The
THE dashcam footage is frightening. A young man on a bicycle dashes out of York Railway Station without looking and across the road - right in front of an oncoming bus. The bus driver appears to slam on his brakes, and even so only narrowly misses
THE body of a woman has been found on a North Yorkshire beach. North Yorkshire Police said it received reports at 7.30am today that a woman’s body had been found on Whitby beach. A police spokesman said: "Officers attended the scene, near the
A CHARITY group in York has collected hundreds of pairs of socks and money to cover transport for refugees and people in need.St Clement's Women's Group launched their appeal to collect 800 pairs of socks from the public, local businesses, churches
I totally agree with your recent correspondents Pam Middleton and Susan Smith regarding the suggestion that the voting age could be reduced to 16. This is apparently justified by pointing out that the age at which we are permitted to marry, or join
In his budget speech the Chancellor Philip Hammond confessed that economic growth and productivity in the UK lag way behind that of most other EU economies with no hope that this will improve any time soon (so much for the EU holding us back).
POLICE are trying to track down a wanted man who missed a court hearing. North Yorkshire Police said Callum James Reed, 24, from Harrogate, had been due to appear at Harrogate Magistrates Court on August 10 in relation to a criminal damage charge
Brexit is not in the best interests of the UK, neither for the disgruntled who voted for it, nor for the NHS nor for businesses and workers. A hard border on the island of Ireland would be laughable if it were not so dangerous; hate crime is a
I fear that amid all the synthetic, orchestrated opposition to President Trump ‘s state visit one or two salient facts have been neglected or suppressed. For all his eccentricity (merely irritating to us) he is the elected leader of the world’s
CCTV images have been released of a man police want to identify after the theft of credit and debit cards from a hotel room in York. On November 22, a man entered another guest’s room at The Mount Royal Hotel and left with three credit and debit
ED WALKER is ending 2017 in fine form – which makes his CATOCA of interest at Wolverhampton.The Lemon Drop Kid filly runs in the second division of the 32Red Casino Novices' Stakes after making a pleasing debut at Kempton, where she finished fourth
From our archives: 85 years ago Mr George Bernard Shaw had once again spoken out via his latest book, describing the Ten Commandments as “unsuited and inadequate to modern needs.” According to Mr Shaw, the power of the Bible was waning
TOYS R Us at Clifton Moor is one of 26 "loss-making stores" the retailer has announced will close across the UK, putting 800 jobs at risk nationwide. The retailer said it is working on a company voluntary agreement (CVA). It declined to confirm
THE first visitors have taken a tour of the newly refurbished Mansion House after it was re-opened to the public. A 10ft Christmas tree and decorations greeted the first round of guests during its opening weekend following the home’s £2.6 million
RETIREES and staff at a retirement living development in North Yorkshire have been working tirelessly to pack more than 100 shoeboxes for needy children around the world.Alder View Court in Scarborough's Newby Farm Road has taken part in Operation
DIGGERS are finally on site as work gets under way to build a new Community Stadium and leisure complex in York. Once complete, the stadium and leisure complex, in Monks Cross, will feature an 8,000 all-seat community sports stadium, hosting professional
PUPILS from secondary schools across York made their voices heard as part of a city-wide public speaking contest.The annual York Civic Trust Secondary School public speaking competition was held this year in the historic King’s Manor and nine schools
A DOCTOR who failed to properly examine a mentally ill patient who later collapsed in a police cell and died has been suspended for two months. Dr Mohamed Sheik was a forensic medical examiner for MEDACS when North Yorkshire Police asked him to
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Who Built The Moon? (Sour Mash Records) *** FOR all their differences, it seems the Gallagher brothers are working to roughly the same timetable, with Noel's latest arriving weeks after his younger brother's.
YORK artist Gill Douglas and London artist and printmaker Anita Klein attended last Saturday's opening of The Christmas Collection exhibition at Pyramid Gallery, York. Anita and Gill were on hand during the afternoon at the Stonegate gallery where
PRIMA Vox and Oslo Voices united for A Scandinavian Christmas at the De Grey Rooms, York, last Friday. "With Christmas almost upon us, the Prima Vox choir opened the Yuletide choral celebrations with another international collaboration, extending
JOHN Higgins insists he will have to "play 100 times better" if he is to get past Yan Bingtao in this afternoon's third round meeting at the Betway UK Championship.The 42-year-old Scot set up a clash against the Chinese prodigy with a 6-
YORK singer-songwriter Kymberley Kennedy releases the self-produced Pacify EP through Blackout Recordings on Monday as her first official material this year. Available from all digital outlets with physical copies on sale on her website and at
HARROGATE Theatre's pantomime, Beauty And The Beast, will take a trip to France in a super-magical adventure from December 6 to January 21. "Join us as we follow enchanting Belle and the troubled Beast, a prince who has been placed under and evil
THE perfectly convivial dimensions of the Crescent make for the ideal venue for sound and viewing, a jewel in York's music scene, if a little cold early doors. Dressed all in white, like a Marvel heroine, Beth McCarthy launched into the rousing
GARY Barlow will make his Scarborough Open Air Theatre debut on June 22 next year on the Take That singer and songwriter's solo tour. The East Coast resort already holds a special place in Barlow's heart, after he played the now-closed Futurist
THE 1812 Theatre Company’s pantomime, Dick Whittington And His Cat, is running at Helmsley Arts Centre until December 10. Directed by Helena Fox, director of Everwitch Theatre, with choreography by Ashton Danby, from Miss Sarah Louise Ashworth’
THE party mood was guaranteed at the Please Please You Christmas Party last Friday after promoter Joe Coates was named Cultural Champion at the 2017 York Culture Awards held in York Minster. Taking part were Schwervon!, The Cornshed Sisters, The
HANDS & Voices, Accessible Arts & Media’s singing and signing choir in York, celebrated their 20th birthday in style last weekend with a special cabaret show packed with original music, theatre, comedy and dance. Cabaret Of Dreams was staged
IAN Felice, from The Felice Brothers, presented his debut solo record In The Kingdom Of Dreams at Leeds Brudenell Social Club last Thursday. Breaking from his Catskill Mountains family band to release music under his own name for the first time
ONE of their tracks may have attracted two million Spotify streams but a band soon to play their first-ever Harrogate gig say it is great to be coming home. Set to headline at Bilton WMC on December 13 in a double bill with fellow successful young
LIZ Wilson, former chief executive of York Theatre Royal, will take up her new role as executive director of the Oxford School of Drama from December. She held her Theatre Royal post from 2009 to June this summer, leaving York after overseeing
SELBY actor Luke Adamson has started rehearsals for Jack And The Beanstalk, his first York Theatre Royal pantomime since childhood days. All these years after making his York panto debut in Beauty And The Beast, he is back on stage with dame Berwick
