A FAMILY fun day inspired by a young York woman’s battle against a brain tumour takes place today. Emily’s family fun day will run from noon until 7pm at York Acorn Amateur Rugby League Club in Thanet Road, Dringhouses, and feature live music,
YORK City boss Steve Watson bemoaned a “wasteful” performance as his side surrendered a 2-0 lead to share the spoils at home to Boston United. The Minstermen were in the ascendancy having scored two first-half goals from free kicks, courtesy of
VOLUNTEERS at a lifesaving charity in York have been out in The city over the last two days encouraging people to wear orange and donate to their cause. The team at York Rescue Boat have been asking people to Go Orange for Independent Lifeboats
A CHARITY is inviting elderly residents in Selby to join monthly social gatherings and help with tackle loneliness and isolation in the town. Contact the Elderly, a national charity dedicated to tackling loneliness and isolation among older people
POLICE have shared information how to spot the different types of stalkers to help victims, and their friends and family recognise the signs. Last month The Press reported about a victim of stalking who was urging people to report harassment to
The ARRIVAL of butterflies is a always sign that spring has sprung, and visitors to the York’s Coppergate Centre will now be greeted by bright and cheery insects to help mark the beginning of the season. On Thursday over 100 butterflies were put
ARCHAEOLOGICAL work at the Hudson Quarter development, on Toft Green, has unearthed historic remains of York’s previous railway station. An old train turntable has been excavated from the site and will be included in the new Hudson Quarter landscaping
A BRAND new residential care home in York has moved one step closer to opening after they announced a new Home Manager. Handley House, which is due to open its doors next month, will be welcoming Home Manager Rachel McNally, who recently joined
HUNDREDS of residents from York are currently attending the 'Peoples Vote March' in London. Speaking from the march, York Central MP, Rachael Maskell, said: "There are thousands of people here. "It is absoloutely packed. The atmosphere is
YORK City Knights boss James Ford admits having fond memories of his time at Sheffield Eagles - but insists any friendships go out the window this weekend. Ford, then a flying threequarter, had three-and-a-bit years in South Yorkshire from late
VISUAL and audible announcements are being introduced on several buses in York to help blind and partially-sighted passengers. The York Bus Forum and York Older People’s Assembly are celebrating the launch of next stop announcement technology on
JON Parkin wants to stay at York City next season, but he’ll be getting on his bike as soon as the current campaign has ended. The 37-year-old veteran is participating in Prostate Cancer UK’s Football to Amsterdam 2019 trip, which will see him pedal
ONE of Yorkshire’s best chess players took on 27 juniors from across the county at the same time in a competition of potential chess prodigies against the old master. York Railway Institute welcomed internationally renowned chess master, Richard
THIS is a short walk between two pretty villages, through farming and limestone scenery with a lovely café half way through. I walked this recently after the heavy rains, it was still mainly dry and it was my first sighting of the young lambs.
ANDREW Gale is close to knowing what his team will look like for Yorkshire’s opening round Specsavers County Championship match against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge – which starts in less than a fortnight. Coach Gale and his players have arrived
“WHO do you support?” I jokingly asked the landlord at the village pub we had chosen for Saturday lunch. He raised an eyebrow, glancing beyond me into the pool room where Leeds United memorabilia covered two walls. It would have to be Leeds
CHILDREN at a primary school in York learned how to speak out about their problems in a special assembly this week. The NSPCC Speak Out Stay Safe programme regularly visits schools around the UK to help five to 11-year-olds understand how to deal
A TEENAGER begged councillors to act now on tackling climate change. A climate emergency has been declared in York and members of the local authority voted to make the city carbon neutral by 2030 at a meeting on Thursday night. Sixteen-year-old
A MUM and dad have been left feeling "violated" after a burglar raided their home at night - as their 10-year-old daughter slept. Ian Surgenor, 51, from Acomb, York, his wife Marie-Louise, 44, and their daughter, Mollie, 10, were asleep in the
RUMMAGING around the automotive bargain basement, it soon becomes clear that there’s really only one contender for best buy under £10,000. The updated Dacia Sandero still has a starting price of less than £7,000 and it is only the top-of-the-range
