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Stories for 30 July 2004

York Business

British Sugar

BRITISH Sugar's York factory has yet again proved it is a heavyweight contender in the 2004 Evening Press Business of the Year competition.  more...

Frank advice helps to fire kiln

Pickering artists Sally and Brian Tozer, who run ceramics workshops from their idyllic rural home, are fired up for a successful summer after receiving a £5,000 grant.  more...

Judges' Lodging mystery solved

A MAN who today revealed himself to be the £1.7 million "mystery buyer" of The Judges' Lodging, has announced big plans for the future of the York hotel regarded as one of the finest Georgian town homes in England.  more...

York Marketplace

Going topless

THE outside temperature is 36-degrees plus. It's midday in the sun-baked Spanish countryside a few miles outside Seville.  more...

Lexus IS the business with its sporting saloon

IF YOU want to strike the motherlode of sporting saloon cars, tap into the rich racing-orientated seam of the Lexus IS range.  more...

Audi 'bout this?

A NEW compact Audi with stand-alone styling that blends five-door practicality with sports hatch desirability is to join the UK range this September.  more...

Smart-y pants!

THERE are a lot of "firsts" about the latest edition smart that goes on sale here in September.   more...

Rex appeal

WITH so many competitors already in the field, it is highly unlikely the Rexton sports utility will make a massive impact, yet it is from Korean manufacturer SsangYong, a leading 4x4 producer, and builders of cars for more than 50 years.  more...

Spark has only limited appeal

LATCHING on to the prospects of a reasonable summer, MG has unveiled a special edition TF Spark with key features including embroidered Alcan-tara sports seats and a new charcoal grey hood fabric in case of rain.   more...

X marks the spot

THERE was a time when Jaguar and the word diesel just did not mix. The same can also be said of any relationship between Jaguar and the word estate. But that's not the case today. They're an item. Long term.   more...

Home Carers

Home Carers for weekends and evenings, other shifts available. Training and uniforms. tel. 01904 655422.   more...

Butcher/Butchers Assistant

Full time/part time Butcher/Butchers Assistant, smart appearance, reliable and honest, busy family butchers. Experience preferred but not essential. Training given. Contact Mr D Mounfield 01757 288339.   more...

Bricklaying Gangs

Barratt York requires Bricklaying 2+1 Gangs for the Pocklington area. For details call Mike Bramley on 07739 702323 (m).   more...

Cleaner

Due to retirement, Cleaner required 7.30am-10.00am. days - 10 hours including Sunday am. Fulford Golf Club Ltd, Heslington Lane, York YO10 5DY. Tel. 001904 413579 (9am-4pm Monday-Friday).   more...

Front Hall Porter

To work straight shifts. Applicants 21+ with clean licence. High hourly rate and excellent working conditions. Telephone for application form or apply to: Christine Bedford, Personnel Department, Dean Court Hotel, Duncombe Place, York YO1 7EF. Tel. 01904 625082. email: info@deancourt-york.co.uk.   more...

Management Couple

Exhibition Hotel Group Ltd requires experienced Management Couple as licencees for newly refurbished pub. 12 miles from York. Salary dependent on experience. Apply Head Office 01904 641492.   more...

Carer

Carer required. 16 hours per week. £5.00 per hour. Tel. 01904 337566.   more...

Junior Account Assistants

Required for busy auctioneers office involving a very interesting and varied workload covering all areas of book-keeping and auction sales. Computer literacy essential and sage knowledge beneficial. Apply in writing with CV to: Juliet Stephenson, York Auction Centre, Murton, York YO19 5GF.   more...

IT Support Officer

Business Link York and North Yorkshire is a dynamic organisation providing advice and support to local businesses. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a high calibre person to join our IT Team. IT Support Officer £20k per annum. The IT Team is responsible for the provision and maintenance of the IT infrastructure and for ensuring the most effective usage is made of Business Link's investment in ICT systems. We are looking for an enthusiastic IT Support Officer to assist in the management, maintenance and development of our IT infrastructure. This currently consists of a local area network (LAN) of approximately 90 users and wide area network (WAN) of 5 sites across York and North Yorkshire. In addition, you will also have key responsibilities in monitoring and developing the usage of Business Links client management system and reporting software. You will make a major contribution to the provision of an active helpdesk service to users of Business Links ICT systems across a wide range of types of requests from individual users. You will be a good communicator with internal consultancy skills and a clear commitment to customer care. You will have experience of the administration of a Windows2000 Server based network, with knowledge of Exchange and Oracle administration an advantage. Previous experience of Crystal Reports, or similar reporting tool, is desirable as is the knowledge of the principles of a Client Management System. To apply, please send a CV and covering letter explaining your suitability for the role to: Laura Mason, Business Link York and North Yorkshire, Arabesque House, Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, York YO32 9WU. Closing date for applications is 26 July 2004. Applicants who have not been contacted by the end of September can assume they have not been successful on this occasion.   more...

Accounting

Just finished exams? What next? Fancy a career in Accounting and Finance with the largest electrical wholesaler in the Country? We offer a fully sponsored training course in accounting, where you will receive: on the job training within our York Offices. Three year fully sponsored AAT course. Competitive salary. Excellent career prospects. If you have just completed your A level and have the drive and determination to succeed - then apply enclosing your CV to: Mrs K Davies, CEF Ltd, 3b Audax Close, York YO30 4RA.   more...

Cleaners

Required, mornings Monday -Friday. Tel. 0121 707 3310.   more...

Shop Manager

York Shop Manager, OTE up to £19,400. Suit strong leader with proven sales record. CVs to: Paul Ryan, 328 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PH. Previous applicants need not apply.   more...

Food Operatives

Full days and shift work available. Weekend work available. Long term work. £7.34 per hour plus shift pay. Required for packing goods and line work. Please call Sarah on 01904 602125.   more...

Warehouse/Store Person

With enthusiasm, product knowledge and driving licence are essential. Call Neil, Frist Fix on 01904 636300.   more...

York News

Double murders: Hobson in court

FORMER dustman Mark Hobson appeared at Harrogate Magistrates Court today accused of two double murders.   more...

Cell death prisoner was being bullied, claims family

THE heartbroken family of a prisoner who hanged herself just hours after being jailed have told how she was a "lovely girl" who was being bullied in jail.  more...

Noisy parkers

A REVIEW of York's controversial parking charges will be completed within two months, following a noisy lobby of councillors by scores of protesters and a stormy council meeting.  more...

Singing from same hymn sheet

THEY had come from various operatic societies and choirs from across the York area - but they were all singing from the same hymn sheet.  more...

Violent crime is on the rise in N Yorks

VIOLENT crime in North Yorkshire is up by more than half compared with last year - but crime as a whole is down, according to new figures.  more...

Nurse's anger over raid on home

A TOTAL of ten people were arrested during raids on homes in York and Selby, police revealed today.  more...

£284,000 facelift on way for Kirkgate

ONE of York's most famous tourist landmarks is to get a £284,000 facelift.   more...

There's no YTV on our Sky TV

ANGRY York residents are staging an armchair revolt against television companies Sky and ITV.  more...

8,000 riders for new bus route

YORK'S latest new Park& Ride service has been hailed as a "huge hit" with passengers.  more...

Benefits cheat claimed £17,000

COUNCIL benefits investigators today issued a stern warning to would-be fraudsters: you will be caught and prosecuted.  more...

We're so statuesque

Sculpture plays an important part in York's cultural life - so what a shame that open-air art in the Museum Gardens was instantly vandalised. CHARLES HUTCHINSON takes a personal look at shapes in the city.  more...

Text books

DAVID Beckham sold the joys of text for a communications company - then was caught out in alleged phone infidelity. British Gas engineers and even politicians have been taught SMS messaging.  more...

Take charges U-turn now

IT was more carnival than campaign: a parking protest party.   more...

First for Constantine

WHILE usually agreeing with William Dixon-Smith (Letters, July 27) - bless his stylish wit and wisdom - he chooses to ignore Constantine as being the first Roman emperor to become a Christian; albeit belatedly and perhaps, to play safe for whatever the hereafter might hold.  more...

Rail future

FOR six months an unusual train has been running from York to Carlisle over the famous Settle & Carlisle line.   more...

Path protest

THE proposal by the school to close a right of way which runs through the St Peter's "estate" is a typical example of the arrogance which this organisation displays when it comes to dealing with matters affecting the community in which it operates.  more...

Excellent work

I FEEL very sorry for Martin Brumby (Letters, July 27). He must be a very sad and bitter person to air his sarcastic views about York Natural Environment Trust and its representative, Barry Potter.  more...

Very happy birthday

I HAD a very happy 99th birthday and would like to thank neighbours and friends for the lovely cards, gifts and flowers ("Life down Stella street", July 12).  more...

Godfrey is Blooming good news

WHAT a good article was Stephen Lewis's "Is Godfrey game for a gaffe?" (July 27).It is about time we had a politician who is not afraid to tell it how it is.  more...

Questions on parking

WHAT will it take for this city council to realise that the "ghost capital of the world" is fast becoming the ghost city of the North?   more...

You won't need a dozen of these eggs

REPORTS came in to our luxurious Walmgate offices of an unusual new line on sale in York - ostrich eggs.  more...

Singing from same hymn sheet

THEY had come from various operatic societies and choirs from across the York area - but they were all singing from the same hymn sheet.  more...

Noisy parkers

A REVIEW of York's controversial parking charges will be completed within two months, following a noisy lobby of councillors by scores of protesters and a stormy council meeting.  more...

Questions on parking

WHAT will it take for this city council to realise that the "ghost capital of the world" is fast becoming the ghost city of the North?   more...

York Sport

Wood shines amid Tykes' gloom

ACTING captain Matthew Wood continued his rich vein of form with the bat by making a commanding 89 but Yorkshire still struggled on the second day of their Championship match against Derbyshire at sweltering Derby yesterday.  more...

Ball is left in Rovers' court

YORK City Knights were close to wrapping up a lucrative transfer today which could see them land three players in exchange for Damian Ball.  more...

Bend it like Nogan

CHRIS Brass will be hoping his players bend over backwards and stretch every sinew in their quest for promotion next season.  more...

Bunce rolls in to semis

GARY Bunce is on course to recapture the men's singles crown at the York Open Bowls tournament.  more...

Escape Hatch

AFTER a three-week lay off, Easingwold's nine-time sidecar world champion Steve Webster and passenger Paul Woodhead are back in action this weekend.  more...

Yearbook offers value for money

THE focus today is on the fine array of venues available to York Amalgamation Yearbook holders.   more...

Quinn quest for top prize - 30/07/04

John Quinn, who has made giant strides as a trainer in recent years, stands on the threshold of gaining the biggest success of his career at Goodwood tomorrow.  more...

Former City men left job hunting

FORMER York City defender Chris Smith is hoping to earn a contract at League Two side Notts County after a pre-season trial.  more...

City miss out on international

YORK City have missed out on the opportunity to stage an England v Wales ladies under-19 UEFA Championship qualifying match because of Stevenage Borough's refusal to switch a Nationwide Conference clash.  more...

Brayson out, but Rowan in

FORMER Cheltenham Town striker Paul Brayson has left York City but fellow forward Jonny Rowan has had his trial extended.  more...

Bend it like Nogan

CHRIS Brass will be hoping his players bend over backwards and stretch every sinew in their quest for promotion next season.  more...

Ball is left in Rovers' court

YORK City Knights were close to wrapping up a lucrative transfer today which could see them land three players in exchange for Damian Ball.  more...

Winning the fashion stakes

JUST how way out is too far? Never far enough, judging by the standards in the Royal Ascot fashion stakes.  more...

Hat the races

Evening Press reporter STEVE CARROLL donned his top hat for a day at Royal Ascot to see what York can expect when it hosts the meeting next year.  more...

Hot tips for Royal Ascot protocol

MAXINE GORDON makes her first visit to Royal Ascot to find out what York has to live up to next year.  more...

Ascot-style Royal procession hopes

PLANNING is under way to bring the centrepiece of Royal Ascot to York when the famous race meeting moves north.  more...

On to a winner

York has a proven history of dealing with large successful events, says DAVID ANDREWS, chief executive of York-based Yorkshire Tourist Board, but for Ascot 2005 we must look further than the event itself.  more...

Police in talks on York bill for Ascot

POLICE chiefs are locked in top-level talks to prevent local council taxpayers picking up the multimillion-pound bill for policing Royal Ascot at York.  more...

Who pays for Ascot?

YORK awaits next year's Royal Ascot with fevered anticipation. It promises to be a great event and will give the city the sort of promotion and exposure of which tourism bosses can normally only dream.  more...

The Queen's B&B?

Where will The Queen stay when Royal Ascot comes to York next year? STEVE CARROLL takes a light-hearted look at the options.  more...

Work for Ascot traffic starts

WORK to beat raceday congestion during next year's Royal Ascot meeting at York is under way.  more...

York Whatson

New looks

Two bars are about to reveal their revamped images, says Alex Lloyd.  more...

Rhythm 'n' booze

Alex Lloyd suggests going salsa dancing this Easter.  more...

Funky good time

Alex Lloyd gets out her dancing shoes for a funky good time.  more...

Plush hour

Alex Lloyd finds that a favourite York nightclub has had a facelift.  more...

In the gallery

Alex Lloyd rounds up night-time events for the Bank Holiday weekend.  more...

Bass instincts

THE words "Micklegate" and "cutting edge" are not often seen in the same sentence.  more...

Six-pack it in

Alex Lloyd looks forward to the arrival in York of Peter Andre.  more...

long on fun

Alex Lloyd looks forward to another long weekend in the bars and clubs.  more...

The big chill

Alex Lloyd samples the mix of music on offer at Orgasmic in York.  more...

Top toffs

Alex Lloyd reports on a make-over for a long-standing York club.  more...

Take the mike

Alex Lloyd looks at a more mordern spin on karaoke.  more...

Maids and Mistresses, various locations, until Autumn

MAIDS and Mistresses, a series of linked exhibitions and trails across seven of Yorkshire's great country houses, opens on April 3.  more...

Monakee about

Alex Lloyd on a music night that helps promotes York's newer bands.  more...

Dust Off The Dodo, Yorkshire Museum, York, until January 2005

All sorts of fascinating artefacts have been unearthed for the latest exhibition at the Yorkshire Museum. CHARLES HUTCHINSON is given a guided tour of the past.  more...

New Works, Impressions Gallery, York, from July 10 to September 11

FAMILY portraits with a twist are the subject of Trish Morrissey's exhibition at Impressions Gallery, York, from July 10 to September 11.  more...

Coming up

THE 5.6.7.8's, the cult Japanese surf band from Quentin Tarantino's Samurai slasher movie Kill Bill and Carling's advert campaign in Euro 2004 will play Fibbers in York on August 20.  more...

Jazz notes

FIRST of all, my apologies to Karl Mullen and his band, who stood in for the Mardi Gras Band at the Old White Swan last night.   more...

Just a quickie with...

Clare Teal, the Kildwick jazz singer tipped for the top by Michael Parkinson.  more...

Sneaking back

A true veteran of American music is back on the road and playing in York even before touring in the US, reports Charles Hutchinson.  more...

I'm not Madonna

Introducing... fado singer Mariza, world music's latest flame.  more...

Wynton Marsalis, Harrogate International Centre, August 1

WYNTON Marsalis and the Lincoln Centre Jazz Orchestra are Out Here To Swing on a summer tour that culminates in Sunday's performance at the Harrogate International Festival.  more...

The Day After Tomorrow. Running time: 124 mins Certificate: 12A

ROLAND Emmerich has it in for New York. He had aliens wiping out chunks of the Big Apple in Independence Day and let Godzilla loose on Manhattan.  more...

Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban. Running time: 141 mins Certificate: PG

IT'S third time lucky for Harry Potter. Under the tutelage of Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón (Y Tu Mama Tambien), the boy wizard comes magically to life on the big screen.  more...

King Arthur, Running time: 125 mins Certificate: 12A **

FROM the producers of Pirates Of The Caribbean comes King Arthur with its "moderate battle violence and mild sex".  more...

Nathalie, Running time: 105 mins Certificate: 15 **

NEVER leave your mobile unattended. Sleek, middle-aged Parisienne gynaecologist Catherine (Fanny Ardant) already suspects her absentee husband Bernard (Gerard Depardieu) of playing away from home, when she cannot resist playing the messages left on his cell phone one afternoon.  more...

The Wind In The Willows, Summer Youth Project, Grand Opera House, York, August 3-7

ONE hundred children and students are into their eighth day of rehearsals in York for the Grand Opera House Summer Youth Project.  more...

Kit And The Widow, Harrogate International Festival, Majestic Hotel, Harrogate.

KIT Hesketh-Harvey and pianist partner The Widow are the non-festivalgoer's definition of a Harrogate International Festival act  more...

Have a break

Robbie Dale rounds up the end of term.  more...

Sporting life

Robbie Dale arrives back from the Easter break with news of the great annual sporting clash at the university.  more...

The final term

Robbie Dale offers some last-minute suggestions.  more...

Robbie Dale finds something comical in the way we are

IT'S interesting being British, don't you think? The British seem to have so much identity, so many things that characterise us.  more...

Ghost of an idea

Robbie Dale puts on his walking shoes to see what York has to offer.  more...

Surreally amusing

Robbie Dale looks on the funny side of being a student in York.  more...

train of thought

Robbie Dale talks trains before getting on one and heading further north.  more...

Kick off the mark

Robbie Dale bones up on lager and football ahead of a match on Sunday.  more...

It's a funny thing

Robbie Dale considers cow pat bingo and other comic innovations.  more...

Festival mood

Robbie Dale chases away the exam blues.  more...

Saying goodbye

Robbie Dale sums up the season of farewells at the university.  more...

  
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