Romance gets the elbow on Valentine's Day this year as Yates's 125 bars all over Britain are declared couple-free and romance-free zones. Customers seeking to escape the relentless romantic trappings of February 14 will find a haven in York's Yates's
A 45-YEAR-OLD woman has been found guilty of running a brothel in York. Pamela Dawson, who had denied the charge, is now to lodge an appeal against the conviction at York Magistrates Court. Police raided the brothel - situated only yards from a primary
A 45-YEAR-OLD woman has been found guilty of running a brothel in York. Pamela Dawson, who had denied the charge, is now to lodge an appeal against the conviction at York Magistrates Court. Police raided the brothel - situated only yards from a primary
MAXINE GORDON braves the day-glo decor to visit the Lime House in historic Goodramgate I'D walked past the Lime House countless times, and even stopped to browse its mouth-watering menu on many an occasion, but never ventured further. Two things put me
I SAW Gordon Brown on television telling everyone about the Family Tax Credit, the one he says replaces the Married Man's Tax Allowance. He said that any family earning up to £32,000 can claim up to an extra £440 pounds a year, rising to £520 in the next
WITH reference to the Coppergate II discussion, it seems to me that Tom Adams has come closest to finding a solution (January 30). An uncontrolled open park is clearly out of the question and a large scale retail area would not be in keeping with the
MEMBERS of Castle Area Campaign Group are pleased the Government has deferred a decision on whether to submit the Coppergate Riverside plans to a public inquiry. We intend to continue our campaign against this development and will be in Parliament Street
SESSIONS 'A' now have a 12-point lead in division one of Focus Fireplaces York and District Table Tennis League following a 7-3 defeat of Coneysthorpe 'B', writes Clive Warley. Andrew Nicholls and Nigel Thorn were unbeaten for Sessions. INL 'A' eased
NEIL Fairclough recorded a superb 15 darts in York Maxiprint League division one. Nevertheless Punch Bowl lost the rearranged fixture with Escrick 5-4. David Pilmoor (21) gave Escrick the opener but John Mooring (21) and Martin Waddington put Punch ahead
DISABLED people are advised to resist the temptation to ram pedestrians, in a new highway code designed for wheelchair and scooter users. Lynne Jeffries, of York Coalition for Disabled People, today backed the code and said it could even help prevent
ALICE Sunderland collected a staggering six gold medals and the Top Girl award in her age group as York City Baths Club enjoyed much success at the Harrogate Open and Age Group Meet. Sunderland, swimming in the 11-years-old category, set personal best
NATHAN Hill will be bidding for a third successive York Men's Open Squash Championships crown next week. The championships start at Clifton Park, York on Sunday with the finals being on Saturday, February 17. Hill's main opposition will come from his
WIGGINTON teenager Kathryn Cordell has been selected for the England Under-15s National Squad training weekend at Lilleshall. The 14-year-old Joseph Rowntree School pupil (pictured) caught the eye in fine performances for Yorkshire in the recent Home
BRITISH pop sensation Craig David hits the world stage next week - and the back-drop to his sell-out tour has been made here in York. Sharing the stage with the cheeky star is innovative media company KMA Interactive Media, based in Pavement. With just
LIFE is good for the furry and feathered residents of Flamingo Land, according to a recent report which praised the attraction for the state of its zoo. Under government rules, zoos must be inspected before their six-year licences can be renewed. Flamingo
Villeneuve Leopards will be out to make amends for last week's shock cup exit when they visit York Wasps tomorrow, writes Dianne Hillaby. The high-flying Leopards, with just one defeat in 16 division one games, were surprisingly dumped out of their domestic
FLOOD victims in Ryedale and Stamford Bridge have won their battle - backed by the Evening Press - for vital flood defence schemes to be fast-tracked. But the celebrations were muted today, amid fears that their victory may be at the expense of important
MAN on a mission Shaun Austerfield will be out to prove that Villeneuve's loss was York Wasps' gain when he tackles his former club tomorrow. The 25-year-old had two outstanding spells with the French side while on the books of Dewsbury Rams. He was all
AMBULANCES took six people to hospital, three on stretchers, after a three car pile-up on the A1. The accident happened just after 6pm last night when three cars collided on the A1 southbound close to Bramham crossroads, near Tadcaster. Four ambulances
RISING standards in the Northern Ford Premiership could give York Wasps the edge as they prepare for a French invasion tomorrow. Although visitors Villeneuve Leopards are streaking away at the top of the French championship, Wasps coach Lee Crooks believes
FRUSTRATED revellers who think York's nightlife shuts down too early have set up a website to tell the world. The anonymous campaigners for an improved social scene have set up a website - www.yorkiscrap.org - and they lay the blame for the state of the
YORK CITY manager Terry Dolan has been the occupant of the Bootham Crescent hot-seat for precisely one year. As he surveyed the ins and outs during his 12-month tenure at the struggling basement club Dolan spoke to Evening Press sports writer Dave STANFORD
RISING standards in the Northern Ford Premiership could give York Wasps the edge as they prepare for a French invasion tomorrow. Although visitors Villeneuve Leopards are streaking away at the top of the French championship, Wasps coach Lee Crooks believes
YORK City manager Terry Dolan has moved swiftly to ease the Minstermen's barren run in front of goal by landing experienced poacher Lee Nogan, the Evening Press can reveal. Dolan beat off stiff competition from Division Three rivals Darlington and Plymouth
HIGHWAYS officials have applied for a compulsory purchase order for land adjoining the A64 which has been included in plans for vital safety improvements to the road. The Highways Agency has also applied for an order to close two gaps in the A64 at Steeton
A NORTH YORKSHIRE pensioner proved to be the strongest link - and more than a match for gameshow "dragon" Anne Robinson. Jim Jones, 70, told today how he traded blows with the feared quiz show host during his winning performance on The Weakest Link. The
CONCERN is mounting for missing York woman Caroline Barry who is known to be depressed and who left home with a supply of alcohol and sleeping tablets earlier this week. Caroline, 27, known as Carly, suffers from ME and had been particularly depressed
Wasps captain Alan Pallister's tackle on Jamie Rooney last Sunday has prompted something of an outcry among rugby league officials and supporters this week. Featherstone Rovers chairman Richard Evans claimed somebody will be killed unless high tackles
SIX hundred and seventy one pints and he didn't even want to win. Committed drinker Snowy drunk 13.7 pints a day for seven weeks to amass 61 entries into the Exhibition Group/John Smith's draw for an Amsterdam holiday. The star prize went to a drinker
George Wilkinson avoids the soggy turf and takes a firm walk in Farndale TODAY we have a Tarmac treat, five out of our six miles in Farndale are on the black stuff. Normally my boot leather always wears out before the soles, but this soggy winter has
Looking for an inexpensive, fun break with the children? STEVE NELSON tries a very traditional British holiday IT was with some trepidation that we stepped gingerly into the colossal restaurant designed in the fashion of an ocean liner. Hundreds of children
YOUR headline said: 'Council gives blue shop green light' (Feb 2). Well that's all right then. If we call the Adult Shop in Gillygate a 'licensed sex shop', we can dictate what colour the owner paints the outside. As long as the paintwork is up to scratch
LAST night I cycled home behind a cyclist who had three very bright rear lights, a bright yellow fluorescent jacket and a helmet. It made me think about all the cyclists who do not get mentioned in your letters pages, who not only obey the law but go
ANOTHER string to York City's youth bow has been tightened after a nap-hand of talent tie-ups. The Minstermen have recently reached agreement with five junior clubs whereby an ex-change of teenage talent will hopefully be of mutual benefit. The first
SPECIAL cots to help new mothers share their baby's first moments have been unveiled at York District Hospital. Women who give birth by caesarian section at the city's district hospital will now be able to enjoy those precious early minutes with their
TWO records fell in the second part of New Earswick Swimming Club's annual championships. Tony Shaw smashed the 14 years and over individual medley, beating the record by over two seconds. But Shaw also saw one of his records go as his 1997 100m freestyle
A BUNCH of budding Jenson Buttons are set to swap lecture halls and libraries for pit lanes and power as they bid for glory in the Inter-University Karting Championships. Two teams of four from York University Karting Club are set to enter the series,
FUTURE guide dogs have found their very own freedom of the city - thanks to a York bus company. First York has offered to allow puppy trainers, holding a special pass, to ride for free on their services in and around the city of York. There are currently
1 - Villeneuve is the birthplace of rugby league in France, the club being the founder-member of the French Rugby League. 2 - The club was formed on August 17, 1934. 3 - Villeneuve is French for New Village. 4 - There are at least 25 places in France
YORK City manager Terry Dolan has moved swiftly to ease the Minstermen's barren run in front of goal by landing experienced poacher Lee Nogan, the Evening Press can reveal. Dolan beat off stiff competition from Division Three rivals Darlington and Plymouth
