I ask the person or persons who removed a bench, the gift of a granddaughter to her blind 92-year-old grandfather, from outside his York bungalow, to contact me to arrange for me to give them the rest of the tin of varnish which will be needed for its
I do not know what is more appalling, the ignorant narrow-mindedness of the 490 people who demanded the scrapping of York's French Market in the Evening Press's specious poll, or the cravenness of City of York Council and the market organisers in giving
A new consortium is looking to boost provision in the region for Olympic hopefuls and sporting youngsters at grassroots level. The City of York Council has joined forces with other councils across the county to create North Yorkshire Sport. A successful
The secret garden that is York's Stonegate Walk shopping arcade is set for yet another rebirth. Once again the attractive but hidden arcade is in decline and is scheduled for another Phoenix-like rise from the ashes. The latest in-shops victim is the
As City of York Council tries to find a replacement for the abandoned French market, there are fears its cancellation may have long-term effects on York's power to attract visitors. The market was cancelled several weeks ago in response to strong public
All this hoo-ha about St Helena's statue in St Helen's Square need never have blown up. A Turpin informant has come up with an ingenious idea: Why not honour the man who made the square his very own - Little Les the Evening Press paper seller? Now the
Courageous former nursery school assistant Lisa Potts told an audience in York last night of her horrific ordeal at the hands of a machete-wielding attacker. Lisa Potts with some of the children who were in the audience at York's Barbican Centre. Picture
A campaign to recruit more foster carers in York has generated a year's worth of inquiries in only three weeks. The City of York Council's ten-week public campaign designed to challenge the myths about fostering and recruit new foster carers, was launched
A £5 million plan is being hatched to secure the future of a customer-starved shopping arcade in York. The boarded-up Rockwell Rooms caf inside the Stonegate Arcade in York The Oakgate Group, which 11 months ago acquired Stonegate Walk, linking Stonegate
I had to write and let Mrs A Sutcliffe know that she's not the only one who has noticed the lack of appreciation by York audiences at live music concerts (Letters, November 19). I have attended many, at the Opera House and Barbican Centre, and its a wonder
The Wilberforce Home for the Blind thanks everyone who supported their Christmas Fair on Sunday, November 21. We are very grateful to those who made and donated items, those who helped prepare beforehand and every one who gave their time and energy on
Why won't City of York Council come clean and tell motorists that their intention of improving the entrance to the city of York via the A19, from both north and south, is a prelude to jockeying motorists and cyclists into position as regards the impending
The University of York's answer to the Terminator stumbled before it even reached the first hurdle in TV's Robot Wars series. Robot designers Mark Marshall and Nick Bullock, with their Robot Wars creation The machine, christened Creature Of The Wheel,
Two young men have failed in their bid to stay out of jail after they went on a joint shoplifting expedition to Marks & Spencer within days of being freed from months behind bars. Steven David Seymour, 19, and Daniel Shawn Eden, 18, were appealing
Teenage spinner Dan Broadbent capped a fine year in the field by being crowned Yorkshire Schools' Cricket Association's junior bowler of the year. AWARD WINNER: Dan Broadbent Broadbent, a year ten pupil at Ryedale School, has also been signed to the Yorkshire
The achievements of York Acorn Rugby League Club Under-15s are now available for the whole world to see - and the rest of the club could soon follow suit. Alan Havercroft, whose son Lee plays for the Under-15s, has created a website dedicated to the team
Can it be really over five years since York City dumped mighty Manchester United out of the League Cup? Those two memorable nights in 1995 have passed into Bootham Crescent folklore. Forever they will rank alongside the 1955 FA Cup semi-final battles
Third time proved to be lucky for Nick Ludwell - and the Selby Golf Club professional is determined to make the most of it. IN GOOD NICK: Selby Golf Club ace Nick Ludwell, at his home course at Brayton Barff, celebrates qualifying for next year's PGA
Peter Quinn, one of the longest serving members on Yorkshire County Cricket Club's general committee, has informed the club that he will not be seeking re-election as a North District representative at the annual meeting in Sheffield next March. Quinn
St Peter's School, York, are through to the last 32 in the Daily Mail Schools' Cup rugby union competition after an impressive 34-7 fourth round victory over Barnard Castle. ON THE RUN: St Peter's Alex Drysdale makes a break during their 34-7 success
Fit and raring to go is the verdict of new York Wasps conditioner Dean Thomas following his first week back at the club. WEIGHING IN with new fitness programmes for York RL's players is former Wasps favourite Dean Thomas Former Wasps wingman Thomas has
It's that time of year again... Pupils at Huntington School, York, take part in a slow cycle ride as part of their fundraising events. They also organised a minibus push and a Stars In Their Eyes competition. Picture: David Harrison Students at York College
On May 3, 1996, leaving behind two grown-up children and three grandchildren, Barry Snaith set off from Plymouth in his 35-foot boat Grey Glider with a sailing buddy intending only to sail to the Virgin Islands. Grandad Barry Snaith, 61, of York, enjoys
Education issues were in the spotlight in York today as governors from across the city's schools gathered to share views and hear from education experts. Delegates at the Govern '99 conference in York The Govern'99 conference at Huntington School, in
A top North Yorkshire racehorse trainer has been found guilty of soliciting a prostitute in Middlesbrough. James Hetherton, of Highfield Stables, Norton, with racehorses Meltonby and Lady Silk in 1994 Teesside Magistrates Court heard that James Hetherton
The dispute between North Yorkshire County Council and its road-gritting crews has ended. Workers voted to call off their overtime ban and accept a new pay package from the county council in a ballot called by public service union Unison. Council chiefs
