WARWICKSHIRE failed to read the fairytale script as they chased 217 on the final day to secure a three-wicket victory over Yorkshire at Clifton Park. The Bears won the city of York’s first county fixture since 1890, ending Yorkshire’s unbeaten start
FRANKIE DETTORI is leading the way for top jockey at Royal Ascot after clinching a seventh career Gold Cup as part of a magnificent quadruple. On the third day in Berkshire, the Italian came home first in the opening four races to take his tally
Review: University of York Choir & Symphony Orchestra, York Minster, June 19 TWO greats of Italian opera, Puccini and Verdi, were the unlikely composers at this end-of-term jamboree, although their sacred topics were largely strait-laced. Fittingly
A COMMUNITY will have round-the-clock access to vital life-saving equipment, thanks to generous funding and a lot of goodwill. Shipton-by-Beningbrough Parish Council has installed a defibrillator at The Dawnay Arms pub, owned by Garry and Pam Carter
TOURISM and hospitality providers from York will compete to be crowned the cream of Yorkshire’s tourism industry at a prestigious regional awards ceremony. The shortlist for Welcome to Yorkshire’s White Rose Awards has been revealed, with 103 finalists
YORK City Knights have kicked off their recruitment for 2020 by agreeing a new one-year deal with powerful prop forward Jack Teanby. The 23-year-old has enjoyed a fine debut season at the Knights, scoring four tries in 19 appearances to date and
TICKETS are now on sale for a vocal evening in aid of NSPCC. The Dunnington NSPCC fundraising committee has organised the event, at 7pm on July 5, at the reading rooms on Church Street. Dunnington Community Choir will perform, there will be a
BLOOM! bursts into life this weekend as York’s horticultural festival returns for a second summer celebration of producers and growers. This time the event will be a “mini-Bloom” Flower and Produce Festival in York Minster’s Dean’s Park, running
A YORK school is celebrating its 50th birthday with a summer fair. Marygate Pre-school, in Clifton, started life as a playgroup in 1969 and is at the heart of the community supporting children and their families in the area. To mark the occasion
YORK City are freezing all ticket prices for next season, with the costs reverting to those of the 2018/19 campaign. Last month, the club announced that prices were to rise for 2019/20 but that decision has now been revised. A statement on
POLICE have issued CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to following a burglary in Fulford. In a tweet, North Yorkshire Police said: "Do you recognise this man? We would like to speak to him as he may hold information which would assist
Cyclists will celebrate all things two and three-wheeled at the York Cycle Rally this weekend. The annual two-day event on Knavesmire will have the usual packed agenda of two-wheel action and two-wheeled related entertainment and activities.
A NEW director has taken over at the Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial with a vision to shed more light on the untold human stories behind the artefacts. Barbara George has become the first female to hold the post at the Elvington-based
YORKSHIRE star Joe Root is relishing a return to home turf tomorrow for England’s ICC World Cup clash with Sri Lanka at Headingley, and he does so in red hot form. England are bidding for their fifth win from six group matches. Root has scored
THE OWNER of a takeaway that was twice rated 0 out of 5 stars for its hygiene has been allowed to continue working in the food trade. Environment health inspectors found a filthy working area and tools and flies throughout the kitchen of Oriental
Incredible that we are looking for a third prime minister in three years. As this contest unfolds, I am reminded from my early career of filming politicians that they can be human! I’ve met many, from my first, Charles Longbottom, Conservative MP for
What a great spectacle it was at Clifton Park on Tuesday, with the county match between Yorkshire and Warwickshire under way, glorious sunshine, a full house of happy spectators, and the ground in perfect condition. Full marks to the organisers
Can I ask, through your pages, that pensioners of York unite and refuse to pay for their TV licence next year? After all, I am sure that if BBC decide to advertise this will fund more excessive cash for their repeats and ridiculous fees for actors.
The pollen bomb is coming! Despite the dull weather, the pollen count is going to be particularly high over the coming days – with Saturday being the worst day for it. AXA PPP healthcare has put together some information on what type of pollen
PICTURE the scene. You’re reclining on the sunkissed terrace of a beautiful Lake Como mansion, looking out to a spectacular view of shimmering turquoise water and dramatic wooded mountains. Clusters of pretty houses and ancient churches cling to the
DETECTIVES investigating the death of footballer Emiliano Sala have arrested a North Yorkshire man on suspicion of manslaughter by an unlawful act. Sala, 28, had just signed for Cardiff City when a plane carrying him crashed into the English Channel
THERE is heavy traffic on the A64 and A1237 after traffic lights broke at Hopgove Roundabout. Police have confirmed that engineers have been called to the scene. Drivers are warned to expect delays.
IT is a "huge" weekend for York Acorn ARLC believes head coach Josh Mortimer. The title-chasing Blue and Golds sit second in National Conference League division one, three points behind leaders Pilkington Recs and one ahead of Milford, whom they
SPONSORED CONTENT YORK’S oldest independent garage, which has been in the same family for three generations, is celebrating 60 years of successful trading by saying “thank you” to its loyal customers. DG Dale & Sons, based in York, was founded
Shakespeare pops up again, Bronte goes to Castle Howard, Busted ride to raceday gig, Nick Lowe rocks in Pock, Sir Cliff enjoys Scarbados and Sondheim takes sides in CHARLES HUTCHINSON’S diary for June 24 to 30 Event of the week and the weeks beyond
TOMORROW might not be such a ruff day at the office as companies take part in Bring Your Dog to Work Day. Stress in an inevitable part of most jobs - but organisers of the national event say bringing along a four-legged friend can help staff
THREE York-based creatives have each won part of a £40,000 fund to develop major new art projects on Castle Gateway. The trio of projects will form part of City of York Council’s consultation, using art to prompt further discussion about improving
A CARE company is “no longer in operation” following the release of a report which labelled it “not safe” and “not well led”. Diamond Care Company, based on Yorkersgate in Malton, was rated ‘inadequate’ in a report by the Care Quality Commission
A SHOPPER who “purchased” items worth £120 at York Designer Outlet with fake notes has been jailed. Thomas Roberts, 24, of Oak Avenue, Bradford, admitted having £420 in counterfeit £20 notes at the McArthur Glen centre and failure to attend court
A WOMAN grabbed a girl round the neck and pulled her hair, York magistrates heard. Wendy Fulthorpe, 53, also assaulted two off-duty police officers who saw what was happening and went to the 14-year-old’s aid. Fulthorpe, of Minster View, Wigginton
YORK Magistrates have banned a 21-year-old from York Railway Station unless they are genuinely intending to travel. They made the criminal behaviour order against Jack Cave after hearing of a series of crimes Cave had committed at the station.
A PUBLIC consultation has been launched on retail, parking and Park&Ride improvements at the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet. The York retail park’s expansion plans, announced in December, include 25 new shops and restaurants in an extra 3,500
