Music, as I'm sure many housewives and househusbands will agree, is an enormous help as an accompaniment to the dreaded housework. My main passion is for the classical variety. However, overcome by nostalgia I recently played some of Bob Dylan's early
Celebrities and captains of industry will take to the stage this month for this year's Yorkshire International Business Convention. The impressive line-up, including top names from business, television and sport, will be addressing a 2,000-strong audience
Yorkshire Phoenix soared to new heights in Division One of the CGU National League at Headingley when they crushed Hampshire Hawks by eight wickets in their most powerful performance of the season to go top-of-the-table. And assisting them in maintaining
Another Yorkshire stereotype is smashed. Southerners will be surprised to learn that tripe and onions are not our staple dish and that we even turn up our noses at kippers. Charity ActionAid's survey of our eating habits discovered that we are somewhat
Butterwick trainer Richard Fahey, who saddles two fancied runners in Sweden tonight, will be in action closer to home tomorrow when Cautious Joe bids to give him a notable victory at Beverley's evening meeting. Fahey this morning reported that all is
Two high-profile companies have joined forces to launch what is claimed to be the world's first independent international consultancy service specialising in the development of direct selling business strategies integrated with Internet commerce. Directors
Planning a family holiday is exciting and stressful at the same time. The same concerns are shared by millions of people every year as the day of departure approaches. Have we got suitable clothing, enough sun-cream, a basic first aid kit, the airline
A serious injury to Dale Philips took the gloss of a fine Acorn victory over Guildford Construction in a thrilling Arthur Rhodes Haulage Interworks final at Clifton Park. An Acorn player breaks through the Guildford defence in yesterday's Arthur Rhodes
A new business partnership aims to give farmers in the North-East and Yorkshire access to the latest technological advances in arable and grassland farming. Farmway's Eastern regional sales manager John Close, left, checks on the growth stage of a crop
Transfer-listed midfielder Steve Agnew is sifting through several offers to confirm his exit from York City. Agnew was put up for sale at his own request in March, even though he still had another two seasons of his contract to run. The playmaker cited
A North Yorkshire mother reunited with her son after more than 30 years today relived the nightmare of giving her baby away to strangers because her family faced social stigma. MUMS: Alistair pictured with his two mums, Marjorie, left, and Sheila It was
Hopes are high for an upturn in York's economy following the worst quarterly figures for three years. The first signs of an economic turnaround have been revealed in the latest York economic bulletin, produced by City of York Council. The survey shows
A North Yorkshire woman whose brother was murdered by the IRA is waiting anxiously with her family in Northern Ireland to discover if they can finally lay him to rest. Mother-of-four Linda Pywell, from St Mark's Avenue, Harrogate, travelled with her children
Each week 200 babies are born with a learning disability. Mencap needs funds to provide vital help for many children and adults. So the charity is stirring thousands of supporters to turn cuppas into cash through the nation's largest tea party. And everyone
I was appalled to read Ms Livingstone's view of 'suicide attempts' (Letters, May 20). She suggested people who have reached the depths of hopelessness and despair were somehow not 'respectable' and lumped them in with 'this lot' of undesirables such as
June 6 will be the 55th anniversary of D Day, 1944. The York Branch of the Normandy Veterans Association has 55 members all of whom, with one exception, fought to liberate Normandy during the weeks from June 6 until August 20, 1944. Most of us soldiered
I recently wrote to the local education department to request added accommodation at Fulford School to accommodate those children who have been successful in their appeals and the remaining local children who have not been so fortunate. The request was
York Firsts and Fulford have swapped places in Division One of the I T Sports sponsored York and District Mixed League, with York going to the top on games difference. York firsts beat their second team 80-28 with Lindsay Jacks and Steve Smith winning
Norma McAtear and Julian Mason have embarked upon a new venture together by investing in the Thrifty Car Rental franchise territory for North Yorkshire. Norma McAtear: new car hire franchise venture in York The couple opened their Thrifty Car Rental branch
Kitkat Chunky mania will have to take a break as a chocolate crisis hits York - with shops being rationed and the sweet shelves emptied. John Smith, manager of Maynews in Parliament Street, York, with a box of Kit Kat Chunky bars Picture: Mike Tipping
A pensioner has paid an emotional visit to York to see a restored memorial to thousands of railwaymen killed in war -including the father he never met. Stanley Wilkinson points out his father Wilfred's name on the newly-refurbished war memorial in York
North Yorkshire's top policeman today warned the county's police force could face a funding shortfall of up to £7m within two years. Chief constable David Kenworthy pledged to cut out waste, dead wood and bureaucracy from the heart of his force. He said
Chaos at the Passport Agency could jeopardise a York family's dream holiday. PASSPORT PERIL: The Henderson Family, who are hoping to go on holiday in Spain but are still waiting for a passport for 18-month-old Levi-Victoria Picture: Frank Dwyer Vicky
