Following an article in the Evening Press (June 8) in which Bedern Hall was described as 'a crumbling historic property on the English Heritage blacklist, with decaying stonework', it appears you were confusing their reference to Bedern Chapel, also in
York's title as Britain's most cycle-friendly city, has proved to be detrimental to local cyclists. Taken in perspective this was the result of one (now defunct) cycle magazine's survey and is now ten years old. York, like any town or city, is a dangerous
It is fair to say that most parents send their children to school to gain qualifications leading to a worthwhile job. Our new Labour Government has other ideas as David Blunkett has stated in his plans to alter the national curriculum. He wants personal
A sign that summer is fast turning to autumn is provided tomorrow when Ripon stages its final meeting of the season, with the Armstrong Memorial Showcase Handicap taking pride of place. Robert Winston, who gained the 100th win of his career on Ajjae at
Disgraceful. That's the only word to describe York City's display as they crashed to their heaviest defeat since the seven-down collapse at Burnley two years ago. UP FOR IT: City's Barry Conlon rises to the aerial challenge. The striker netted twice -
Presumably the Reverend Dr John Roden gave Elvington a wide berth this weekend. His ears are far too sensitive to be bombarded with the roar of jet engines. Dr Roden, the outspoken vicar of Appleton Roebuck, has lambasted York for being at the epicentre
Yorkshire Phoenix's chances of Division One survival in the CGU National League faded even further yesterday when another feeble performance resulted in them capitulating to Kent Spitfires by nine wickets at Canterbury. After Phoenix had struggled to
This has been the century when man reached for the skies - and conquered them. So much so that aircraft are a commonplace part of our lives. Yet powered flight still has the ability to thrill, as the thousands who flocked to the Elvington Air Spectacular
The Grand Final may be out of reach but for York Wasps a grand finale was the next best thing. SMILES BETTER: Iefata Sini goes over for one of his four tries, above, supported by Darren Callaghan. And that was exactly what they produced yesterday as they
Hot-shot Jamie Benn reflected on a season beyond his wildest dreams after writing his name into the York Wasps record books. UP AND OVER: Jamie Benn boots over a goal on the way to breaking two club scoring records against Oldham His 13 goals and 30 points
Sweet success seems certain for a new range of goodies aimed to appeal to "flavour cravers". York-based Nestl Rowntree has launched three special editions for a limited period - orange Smarties (28p), which the company says are out due to public demand
Words of encouragement from the mother of leukaemia patient India Farmer have given renewed hope to the family of a fellow sufferer. Joanna Farmer recently gave her support to the campaign to find a donor for 24-year-old Nicola Coates, from Wheldrake,
A retired North Yorkshire couple told today how their Norwegian cruise dream turned into a nightmare. Tom and Barbara Gibson travelled down to Dover for their fourth trip on the Norwegian Dream cruise liner only for the trip to be cancelled due to the
I just wish to comment on the article about the couple whose life is being made 'hell' at Festival flats (Evening Press, August 25). My son has a first floor flat in the block but is unable to live there because of the noise, dirt and disgraceful behaviour
Plans for a new railway station to serve a town near York have run into trouble after a householder discovered it could overlook his home. Colin Holmes, of York Road, Haxby, was not best chuffed when he received a leaflet through his letterbox suggesting
Following Dunnington's suspension earlier in the week, Clifton Alliance seized their opportunity to take the league title with a six wicket win over the only other serious contenders Easingwold. James Postill took 3 for 25 and Paul Clary 4 for 37 to dismiss
Treble-chasing Tamsin Bush completed a clean sweep in the City of York Tennis Championships at Rowntree Park on Saturday. HIGH POINT: Tamsin Bush plays a smash on her way to the women's singles title. She started a gruelling day with a 6-1 6-3 victory
North Yorkshire's firefighters are getting fewer fires to fight, according to new statistics. But that does not mean the emergency service workers have less to do - they are being kept busy carrying out more rescues at road accidents and other incidents
Three-year-old James Ragdale helps to polish up his father's traction engine at York Steam Fair Crowds flocked to see a steamy spectacle and all the fun of the fair at Knavesmire, York Enthusiasts from across the country had brought their precious engines
There were plenty of aching necks around in York today after thousands spent a day watching the skies at the Elvington Air Spectacular. WING AND A PRAYER: Members of the Utterly Butterly wing-walking team, above, thrill the crowds at the Elvington Air
Schemes to upgrade the Strensall Road roundabout and the Grimston Bar Interchange on York's outskirts have been revealed as highways chiefs unveil further details of multi-million pound road improvements around the city. The eight-month programme starts
York has been dubbed the noise pollution capital of the north by a local clergyman angered by city centre shops blasting out loud music. Describing himself as a "one-time York lover", the Rev Dr John Roden suggests people should complain and says there
Massive crowds flocking to Yorkshire's only remaining air show combined with traffic heading to the coast brought York roads to a standstill. Bank Holiday traffic bound for the East Coast grinds to a halt on the A64 outside York So popular was the 11th
