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Stories for 30 October 2004

York Education

Improving safety on school buses

TWO purpose-built high capacity single deck vehicles have been introduced by North Yorkshire County Council to make school transport services safer.   more...

York Leisure

World of movies to discover

Mike Laycock meets a three-dimensional Homer Simpson in Bradford.  more...

Anastasia's, 13A High Ousegate, York

Will MAXINE GORDON be hooked by a new seafood restaurant in York?  more...

Nice creepy-crawly

Gina Parkinson describes how she was seduced by the leaves of a Virginia creeper.  more...

Café Andros, Goodramgate, York

THE first thing that struck us about this venue was how light it appeared. On investigation, we discovered 11 mirrors down one wall.  more...

Do it by the book

IF you ever wondered which famous author of detective stories created the Guinness toucan character or are bewildered by hogsheads, kilderkins and firkins, then Bar Talk has just the book for you.  more...

Western North York Moors

George Wilkinson enjoys his mission to the western area of the North York Moors where llamas snort.  more...

York News

Parking discount scheme delayed

YORK council today moved to clarify confusion about changes to controversial parking charges.  more...

Our thoughts are with you

CHURCH leaders today released the names of the North Yorkshire pilgrims they believe died in the tragic bus crash in Jordan.  more...

Distraught family demand inspections

THE distraught family of tourist Debra Exton, who was killed by falling masonry in York amid high winds, have called for urgent changes to the way churches are inspected - before someone else is hurt.  more...

Archers actor Graham Roberts dies aged 75

YORK actor Graham Roberts, who played gamekeeper George Barford in the Archers, has died, aged 75.  more...

Cara-slam

THREE police Volvo cars were damaged as officers chased a stolen caravan that smashed through concrete bollards and a village green today.  more...

A time to remember

"We shall not fail, nor falter; we shall not weaken or tire".   more...

Homes get a wonderwall

HOMES and businesses in a village near York have received a huge boost with the unveiling of major new flood defences.  more...

Eye spy graffiti

SURVEILLANCE cameras which will target York fly-tippers, graffiti vandals and fly-posters are to be unveiled in the first scheme of its kind in the city.  more...

A fare milestone

DRIVERS have been given two million reasons why York's Park & Ride is just the ticket.  more...

End of the line?

A VOLUNTARY group battling to transform a mothballed railway canteen into a thriving community centre today warned it could fold.  more...

Why leading councillors in York are facing a cut in pay

A HEFTY cut in allowances is in store for some of York's leading councillors.  more...

Bid to close pub

A FRESH plan to call time on yet another York pub and replace it with an apartment block has been submitted to councillors.  more...

You have made us all proud

THE York Community Pride judges have been busy drawing up a list of finalists to attend a glittering awards ceremony at York Racecourse.  more...

From Red Sox to red socks

BEING a supporter of a football team which sees great success only intermittently is a frustrating, yet noble, pursuit.  more...

Stonking stuff

In Tipping's Tipples this week, Mike Tipping gets his whites right.  more...

Hospital parking

I WAS recently a patient in York Hospital and my husband came to visit me.   more...

Arms and the man

AFTER watching the documentary the other night I feel I must comment on Gary Hart.  more...

Council's appalling attitidue

WITH reference to your article "Tax bill alert for students" (October 26).  more...

Blame game

The recent BBC TV programme on Gary Hart and the Selby rail disaster, along with the Evening Press coverage, highlight the almost obsessive "blame culture" that prevails in our society.  more...

Floods, not winds

UNCHARACTERISTICALLY Coun Hill attempts to be humorous in relation to the closure of Rowntree Park on Sunday (Letters, October 26).   more...

Housing facts

ONCE again, we must correct wildly inaccurate information being spread through the letters page about the proposed Derwenthorpe development.  more...

Point missed

IN response to J Taylor's letter (October 22). I think she misses the point of the residents' opposition to the building of 540 homes in Osbaldwick.   more...

Ripping yarn

I APPLAUD Councillor D'Agorne for ripping up his free councillor parking pass in the debate to end free parking for City of York councillors (October 27).   more...

Sentimental journey

DAVID Quarrie's letter, recalling how stupidly sentimental we all are (October 26), prompted me to write in agreement.   more...

Sad decline of Barbican sport

THIS week sees the sad, and unnecessary, end to all sports activities at the Barbican.   more...

Way we were

Saturday, October 30, 2004  more...

York Sport

Board have made bad decisions

THE fact that York City offered Chris Brass a three-year contract when all other players are offered meagre terms in comparison tells you all you need to know about the apparent `financial planners' and aides at the club.  more...

Jackson signs on for final season

CAPTAIN marvel Lee Jackson will remain with York City Knights next season in a bid to end his glorious career on an appropriate high.  more...

Brass - I don't feel the pressure

DESPITE a disappointing start to the season York City boss Chris Brass insists he's not under pressure.  more...

Girl to thank for Potter gold

YORK City Knights fans can thank Dan Potter's girlfriend for helping to persuade him to join the crusade.  more...

Holgate power to top of table

HOLGATE WMC `A' took over the leadership of York and District Table Tennis League division one after a 7-3 win over Coneysthorpe `A'.  more...

Webbo's Russian revolutionary spin

Sidecar ace Steve Webster will be racing in Russia next season after Superside Management - organisers of the UEM and World Cup series in 2004 - confirmed that there would be a full eight-round world championship next season.  more...

Display should be a real cracker

RECORD numbers are expected at Bootham Crescent this week for the City Reds firework display.  more...

City fans showing loyalty

FORGET the figures - there is nothing average about the Bootham Crescent crowd according to finance director Terry Doyle.  more...

Byas hails Twenty-20 vision

YORKSHIRE'S director of cricket David Byas has welcomed the increased number of group matches in the Twenty-20 Cup to be played next summer.  more...

Reverend can collar victory - 30/10/04

Talk about a tip in itself - back The Reverend tomorrow on a Sunday.  more...

Brass - I don't feel the pressure

DESPITE a disappointing start to the season York City boss Chris Brass insists he's not under pressure.  more...

Girl to thank for Potter gold

YORK City Knights fans can thank Dan Potter's girlfriend for helping to persuade him to join the crusade.  more...

Knights restructure ticket pricing

YORK City Knights season tickets for 2005 go on sale from Monday, with a new uniform price in effect all around the ground.  more...

Jackson signs on for final season

CAPTAIN marvel Lee Jackson will remain with York City Knights next season in a bid to end his glorious career on an appropriate high.  more...

Rhodes block

PLAYERS' player of the year Scott Rhodes may miss the start of York City Knights' season after it was revealed he needs shoulder surgery.  more...

York Whatson

Review: I Have Before Me A Remarkable Document Given To Me By A Young Lady From Rwanda, The Studio,

THAT title? Yes, Sonja Linden's play does contain exactly what it says on the tin, but that tells only half the story.  more...

  
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