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...
I WAS furious at the biased opinion of Helen Mead. I have just finished a degree at the university of Liverpool in physiology. more...
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...
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...
BALL-bearing guns are not toys. You cannot buy one until you are 17. more...
POLICE are hunting a hit- and-run biker after an accident in which a motorcyclist from the York area was killed. more...
Killer Mark Hobson is being monitored every minute of the day in prison after being jailed for the rest of his life. more...
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...
TOP TV star James Nesbitt met a furry friend as he waxed lyrical about the joys of visiting North Yorkshire. more...
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...
ONE of York's most successful businessmen died from an asbestos-related disease, an inquest heard. more...
THERE'S good new for many benefits claimants in York, who are now getting help in half the time. more...
AN ELDERLY persons' unit in a York psychiatric hospital is to close - prompting staff to fear for the futures of its residents. more...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Monday, May 30, 2005 more...
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...
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...
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...
THERE were well over 100 people at the protest against the development plans for Connaught Court in Fulford. more...
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...
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...
IS there no passing bandwagon on which Hugh Bayley MP will not jump? more...
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...
JUST like many other girls her age, Kelly Cronin loves riding horses - though she is nearly completely blind. more...
I SHOULD like to thank the Evening Press for hosting a meeting recently with residents affected by the Fulford fire. more...
I DO not know what this Government and the criminal courts are mucking about at when dealing with this country's yob culture. more...
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...
May 28/29 more...
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...
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...
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...
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...
LEAGUE leaders York enjoyed a convincing seven-wicket home win over Castleford, but Tucker's luck conspired to deny them a maximum haul. more...
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...
LEAGUE leaders York enjoyed a convincing seven-wicket home win over Castleford, but Tucker's luck conspired to deny them a maximum haul. more...
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...
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...
May 28/29 more...
HOVINGHAM batsman Peter Stark is a study in deep concentration as he battles against the Rowntrees' attack in their division two fixture. more...
Newcomers and title favourites Folkton & Flixton suffered a surprise division three defeat at Wilberfoss. more...
A FOURTH century of the season was denied for division one run-machine Lorenzo Ingram. more...
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...
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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