I thank those members of the public who were present in the Help the Aged shop in Goodramgate on Tuesday who showed sympathy and concern when I discovered I had been robbed while working at the till in the morning. One woman customer, a lawyer, gave me
My father-in-law John Linton Houlgate (Jack) died on August 20 in York District Hospital aged 76 years. When he died a small part of York's past died too. He was the last person to be born in the Shambles, something his family were extremely proud of.
British manufacturers are expecting output to climb strongly during the rest of the year, according to the latest Confederation of British Industry survey. The CBI's monthly industrial trends survey showed 30 per cent of firms expect orders to rise in
Michael Vaughan and Gavin Hamilton joined Darren Gough in a champagne toast at Headingley yesterday as the Yorkshire trio celebrated their inclusion on England's tour of South Africa which begins in late October. And Gough revealed that he had just been
Independent car retailer Nidd Vale Motors, based in Harrogate, was praised by Vauxhall's top management during a recent visit. Richard Jackson, of the Nidd Vale Group, in car, with, left, Ian Coomber, sales and marketing director, Vauxhall Motors and
Emerging Market, without a win for more than three years, can end the drought tomorrow on Knavesmire by landing the feature race. The twelfth running of the Lawrence Batley Rated Handicap over six furlongs is the target for John Dunlop's sprinter, who
Two years ago Britain witnessed a spontaneous outpouring of grief. Mourners left a deep carpet of floral tributes outside Kensington Palace in tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales. In York, thousands of flowers were placed in the Minster. People queued
Leigh Deakin is weighing up a lucrative offer to join his former York Wasps team-mate St John Ellis at Doncaster Dragons. OFFER: Leigh Deakin The Wasps winger confirmed he had had been offered a "very good" two-year contract by the Northern Ford Premiership
The hotel, food and restaurant industry has a massive crisis on its hands, according to the Northern Chef of the year and chef director of thetop hotel in this year's White Rose awards. IN THE HOT SEAT: John Benson-Smith, chef director of the Hazlewood
Thousands braved the dull Bank Holiday weather to attend the final day of the Elvington Air Spectacular. Stunt rider Jason Smith and his flying motorcycle, at the Elvington Air Spectacular, with a Fokker triplane in the foreground. Organiser Dave Tappin
Georgey Spanswick, in good voice for her performance at The Parsonage Hotel at Escrick TV star Georgey Spanswick stretched her vocal chords and made her dreams come true in the line of duty. The presenter of ITV's Tonight programme completed nearly seven
The Venerable George Austin retired today after 11 outspoken years as Archdeacon of York. Archdeacon Austin: retires The traditionalist churchman's views - he is a fierce opponent of the ordination of women, has condemned the church for taking too liberal
Thousands of Yorkshire farmers will be asked to take part in a study to show the extent of the current crisis affecting the industry. Ben Gill, president of the NationalFarmers' Union: times have been extremely hard for farmers over the past few years
York builder Persimmon plc today announced its best ever half-yearly results in the period to June, with a record net pre-tax profit of £35.7 million. And another local builder is reporting good times in North Yorkshire, claiming a business boom is behind
Youths who put a full gas cylinder on a bonfire were branded "stupid and irresponsible" by the firefighters forced to tackle the timebomb they left behind. Mick Allison, sub-officer at Acomb fire station, was amazed by the idiocy of the six youths who
We all want to create a more compassionate world for animals, but sometimes in our busy lives the prospect of change can seem somewhat daunting. Life is difficult enough! This is why Animal Aid have produced an easy to follow, 12-step guide to compassionate
I was interested to read the comments of Mr Mason, director of The Mower Shop, in Church Fenton (Evening Press, August 10). He expressed his concern about the changeover from leaded petrol to unleaded in January 2000 and its effect on small four-stroke
I read with interest R Greavas's letter My Fears For Recycling (August 27), and his concerns about the proposed re-development of City of York Council's commercial services depot at Foss Islands Road. However, the household waste site (HWS) at Foss Islands
Clifton Alliance clinched the Costcutter York and District Senior League championship in fine style when they defeated Osbaldwick by 95 runs thanks to centuries from Australian Ben Higgins and John Hunter. The pair shared an unbroken fourth wicket partnership
A York woman is on the crest of a wave as she bids for a once in a lifetime chance to take part in the BT Global Challenge Round the World yacht race. Claire Batson, 44, has made it through to the final 20 in the CGU Ocean Ambassadors selection programme
The Church of England is finally rid of its turbulent priest. Today the Venerable George Austin, Archdeacon of York and contentious spokesman for the Church's disaffected traditionalists, retired. Many disagreed with him, but even they had to admire his
BAA McArthur Glen, which owns the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet near York, has won a Government award for support of local arts enterprise. RIGHT: Norma Middlemiss, manager of York's McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, receives the award from Dr Kim Howells
From Barnet battering to Northampton numbing - it was still the same end game for York City. ON GUARD: City skipper Chris Fairclough, whose own goal decided the match, shadow's Northampton's Darren Byfield Improvement followed their six-goal thrashing
The row over plans to pedestrianise High Petergate, in York city centre, will go to a public inquiry in October. City of York Council wants to bring the road into line with many other city centre streets where pedestrians are given top priority over motorists
A North Yorkshire couple whose daughter has been refused a school bus pass even though her sister has one for the same school plan to appeal to the ombudsman. Pat Hutchinson with daughters Laura (left), who cannot have a bus pass, and Heather, who was
York supermarkets have assured shoppers there is no need to stockpile food to avoid shortages over Christmas and the Millennium period. The stores claim months of preparation mean there is little chance of shelves being left empty. But they recommend
