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Stories for 30 May 2005

York Factfile

Dring out the old

IF the world and her husband can tear their eyes away from formbook and fillies during Royal Ascot, they will not fail to notice their historic surroundings.  more...

York News

Offensive opinion

I WAS furious at the biased opinion of Helen Mead. I have just finished a degree at the university of Liverpool in physiology.  more...

Kids work hard

I AM writing to protest at the comments made by Helen Mead (May 24). I am tired of people criticising exams for "being easy".  more...

Seeing the bunny side of art

DEAD dolly conceptual artist Sasha Consiglio may have left York for pastures southern but she will return to the city next week for the launch of her new show, and this time she has gone soft.  more...

Control BB guns

BALL-bearing guns are not toys. You cannot buy one until you are 17.   more...

Biker is killed in hit-and-run

POLICE are hunting a hit- and-run biker after an accident in which a motorcyclist from the York area was killed.  more...

24-hour suicide watch on killer

Killer Mark Hobson is being monitored every minute of the day in prison after being jailed for the rest of his life.  more...

Tighter controls on BB pistols move closer

TIGHTENING controls on guns that can fire potentially deadly shot could be moved a step closer, after a North Yorkshire MP won a golden opportunity to get a new law on to the Statute Book.  more...

Cold Feet star meets new friend at holiday centre

TOP TV star James Nesbitt met a furry friend as he waxed lyrical about the joys of visiting North Yorkshire.  more...

Rat trap set

DRIVERS who flout traffic laws on a key city centre street could find themselves out of pocket after bus bosses asked the police to intervene.  more...

Asbestos killed builder

ONE of York's most successful businessmen died from an asbestos-related disease, an inquest heard.  more...

Benefits wait cut by a half

THERE'S good new for many benefits claimants in York, who are now getting help in half the time.  more...

Concern over ward closure

AN ELDERLY persons' unit in a York psychiatric hospital is to close - prompting staff to fear for the futures of its residents.  more...

Chance to ride rail legend

THE legendary Flying Scotsman will be back on the tracks from tomorrow - and celebrating the first anniversary of its arrival at the National Railway Museum, in York.  more...

Lawyer's claim culture alert

TONY BLAIR'S campaign to rid Britain of a so-called "compensation culture" could mean fewer people standing up for their rights, according to a leading York lawyer.  more...

Nirvana's negatives

YORK is a wonderful place to live. Yes, we have our fair share of yobs, drunks and vandals, but we also have the Minster, the rivers and the culture.  more...

Germany calling

It's been in the pipeline for four years, caused protests on the streets of the city and resulted in a marathon seven-hour planning meeting. Rosslyn Snow and Dan Jones find out why the planned Germany Beck housing development has caused such a stir in York.  more...

Way we were

Monday, May 30, 2005  more...

Noise nuisance

REGARDING the residents campaign to move noisy play area (May 23), I can sympathise with the people who live in Rainbow Lane, we have exactly the same problem here in Byron Drive.  more...

On right track?

AFTER Coun Hall's letter (`So wrong on siting of new station', May 17) I am a little confused about exactly where things now stand on siting the proposed Haxby railway station.   more...

Thanks, Dennis

I SHOULD like to thank a gentleman called Dennis who came to my rescue in Tesco's car park at Clifton Moor, York, on Monday, May 23.  more...

Stop the spin

THERE were well over 100 people at the protest against the development plans for Connaught Court in Fulford.  more...

Appropriate attire

FURTHER to your article on the appropriateness of the former Lord Mayor's attire on her visit to HMS York, I should like to respond to the comments made by Mr Hallas.  more...

Marvellous mayor

IF the then Lord Mayor, Janet Looker, was told her working visit to HMS York would involve climbing up and down ladders on the ship, probably accompanied by a retinue of sailors (not all of them veterans), trousers would seem not only the most practical wear, but also the most modest (May 25).  more...

After swords, what will they ban next?

IS there no passing bandwagon on which Hugh Bayley MP will not jump?   more...

Have fun at the nature reserve on your doorstep

IN response to Mr Shillito's letter about the struggling brood of ducklings on Clifton Backies Local Nature Reserve (May 24), I should wish to add a few points for people interested in this local treasure.  more...

Tears of joy for spirited kelly

JUST like many other girls her age, Kelly Cronin loves riding horses - though she is nearly completely blind.  more...

Hydrants do not pose safety risk

I SHOULD like to thank the Evening Press for hosting a meeting recently with residents affected by the Fulford fire.   more...

Get tough on yobs

I DO not know what this Government and the criminal courts are mucking about at when dealing with this country's yob culture.   more...

How to stay safe

WE at Help The Aged were concerned to read your report "OAP fights off robber" (May 19) when an older couple from Acomb experienced such a despicable attack.   more...

York Sport

Scorecards

May 28/29  more...

Austin blow rocks Knights

INJURED York City Knights RL winger Austin Buchanan has been forced to take a step back on the road to recovery after learning his wrist has not healed properly.   more...

Austin blow rocks Knights

INJURED York City Knights RL winger Austin Buchanan has been forced to take a step back on the road to recovery after learning his wrist has not healed properly.   more...

Webster's hopes melt away

EASINGWOLD sidecar ace Steve Webster's hopes of reeling in overall World Championship leader Tim Reeves ended in dramatic fashion in Hungary when passenger Paul Woodhead collapsed with heatstroke.  more...

Tykes put in graft to hang on to dignity

Yorkshire restored their dignity and preserved their unbeaten record in the Championship by calmly batting out a draw against Essex at Headingley on Saturday.  more...

Nip and tuck denies York

LEAGUE leaders York enjoyed a convincing seven-wicket home win over Castleford, but Tucker's luck conspired to deny them a maximum haul.  more...

Evens all has Clif top

Clifton Alliance clung on to pole position in the Hunters the estate agent York and District Senior League when they managed to partially defend their below-par total of 166 all out to eke out a tie at Malton which earned them 21 points.   more...

Nip and tuck denies York

LEAGUE leaders York enjoyed a convincing seven-wicket home win over Castleford, but Tucker's luck conspired to deny them a maximum haul.  more...

Blain set to reign

YORKSHIRE fast bowler John Blain, still awaiting his first senior appearance of the season, was included in Yorkshire's squad of 13 for today's totesport League game against Scottish Saltires at Headingley.  more...

Tykes put in graft to hang on to dignity

Yorkshire restored their dignity and preserved their unbeaten record in the Championship by calmly batting out a draw against Essex at Headingley on Saturday.  more...

Scorecards

May 28/29  more...

Stark outcome for Hovingham

HOVINGHAM batsman Peter Stark is a study in deep concentration as he battles against the Rowntrees' attack in their division two fixture.  more...

'Foss boss visitors

Newcomers and title favourites Folkton & Flixton suffered a surprise division three defeat at Wilberfoss.   more...

Lorenzo foiled

A FOURTH century of the season was denied for division one run-machine Lorenzo Ingram.  more...

Evens all has Clif top

Clifton Alliance clung on to pole position in the Hunters the estate agent York and District Senior League when they managed to partially defend their below-par total of 166 all out to eke out a tie at Malton which earned them 21 points.   more...

Missile a real hot shot - 30/05/05

MAJESTIC Missile can book his Knavesmire ticket for the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot next month by winning at Sandown tomorrow evening.  more...

  
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