Your report and editorial comment (Evening Press, March 24) regarding the recent near derailment of an express train north of York, is indeed disturbing. This is one of many similar incidents that have occurred in recent years. When travelling by train
The annual charity game between York Rugby Union Football Club and York Acorn Rugby League Club takes place on Sunday. One half of the game, played at Clifton Park, York, will be played under union rules and the other under league rules. This year's match
York Acorn Ladies rugby league star Michelle Handley is celebrating selection for Great Britain Ladies at the age of 32. Happy Handley: Michelle Handley in training before joining the Great Britain Ladies rugby league squad. Picture: Frank Dwyer The prop
Amateur Rugby League by Dianne Hillaby York Acorn follow their professional neighbours to Hull this weekend when they wrap up their National Conference second division season at Dockers. While York Wasps visit Hull KR tomorrow, Acorn will tread the same
The military bombardment of Yugoslavia has continued, almost around the clock, for eight days. When it began, this newspaper offered our reluctant support. The Serb-inflicted suffering had to be stopped. A week is a long time in war. Things have not gone
Suspended York City midfielder Mark Tinkler is in line for another penalty from the FA. Tinkler has one more game to serve of a three-match ban imposed for his sending-off at Bristol Rovers last month. He completes that suspension after this Saturday's
The chief of Northern Spirit, operator of trains between York, Harrogate, Scarborough and Leeds, has admitted the service looks likely to get worse, according to a North Yorkshire MP. The astonishing announcement that services could deteriorate over the
Soaring temperatures were today tempting hundreds to make an Easter getaway from North Yorkshire as the country basked in one of the warmest early Aprils this century. The sunny, dry conditions persuaded many to take a break over the long Easter weekend
North and East Yorkshire people were today mobilising to respond to the plight of Kosovan refugees forced to flee their homeland. Clive Phoenix prepares for his relief mission to Kosovo. An ex-serviceman from York is planning a mercy mission to help the
A woman escaped death by moments when her car burst into flames in a collision at a notorious A64 gap near York. Burnt-out: The burnt-out car Peugeot 106 is loaded on to a lorry after the accident at the gap on the A64 Picture: Nigel Holland Two passing
This year I am launching another 70- plus cycling challenge. In August, just after my own 73rd birthday, I am undertaking a sponsored cycle ride of 70 miles along the Kent and Sussex coast in aid of Counsel and Care for the Elderly, the charity for which
I offer my support to Jane Ingham, the long-serving former clerk to Stillington Parish Council. Her humiliating downfall can be laid entirely at the proletarian feet of the local firebrand who questioned why the council was not aware that the county council
I do hope Evening Press readers took due regard of the excellent letter from Dr A H Brown about the single euro currency disaste (Letters, March 26). It seems both the major parties will take us down the federal European road. Only we, the voters, can
Artis, the charity that cares for wild animal and small pets, are appealing to people to think twice before buying a small animal as a pet. We are asked to take in so many animals which were once loved as babies. Rabbits, in particular are bought as cute
Mr Smith (Letters, March 27) complained about the state of the City of York now it had a Londoner as council leader. Perhaps he should remember the state of the country when it had a Yorkshire Prime Minister. Mike Usherwood, Mendip Close, Huntington.
Scarborough drew 1-1 in their friendly with top Norwegian side Tromso at the McCain Stadium. The Norwegians, whose domestic season starts next week, provided stern opposition after winning their championship two years ago and the cup last season. But
Fallen giants Hull Kingston Rovers should hold no fears for York Wasps, according to captain John Strange. The Australian leads his side to Craven Park tomorrow to take on the one time kings of rugby league and the only unbeaten side in the Northern Ford
Set up as a quango by the Conservative Government to fund grant-maintained schools, the agency opened its main base in York in 1994. Many civil servants, accountants and administrative staff moved to York and North Yorkshire to join the staff and to deal
Medical technician Sue Forth hit on the perfect remedy when her ambulance became stranded almost a mile from an injured schoolgirl pony rider. To the rescue: Medical technician Sue Forth with fall casualty Rachel Stewart. Sue abandoned her ambulance and
Xploder: Natalie Mackley, 11, with Willy Wonka at the launch of the new Xploder chocolate bar. Picture: Garry Atkinson Willy Wonka is to make an "exploding" chocolate bar - the Xploder - at Nestl Rowntree's York factory. And children are bidding to win
Drug dealers targeting youths in a North Yorkshire village are at the centre of a police operation already showing results. Pushers selling heroin, along with other drugs in Skelton, are facing increased policing after residents expressed fears that their
