NOW you might think that one of me was enough. After all, it's certainly been more than sufficient for me. But after 44 years of being Julian Cole, I've just had an e-mail from Julian Cole. How typical. You spend all that time thinking of yourself as
WHILE today's report on England's inland flood defences reveals little new information, it performs two very useful functions. Firstly, it hauls this topic back up the political agenda. With rail safety and rural meltdown competing for headlines, politicians
YORK fans of singer Bryan Ferry are so incensed by his support for fox hunting that they are boycotting his band's reunion tour. At first it seems odd that a rock star should take such a pro-establishment stance. But then we realised: this is the ultimate
IT IS a 'massive relief' to the National Farmers' Union that a pesticides tax was not included in the budget. It had been feared the tax could have cost farmers and growers £125m a year. Commenting on other aspects of the budget, NFU president Ben Gill
AN expanded programme of research into effects of organophosphates on human health has been announced by the Government. The work is to be funded by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food, the Department of Health and the Health and Safety Executive
York City unveiled a triple whammy of comings and goings today with possibly more to follow as Terry Dolan's Minstermen rebuilding programme moved up a gear. The City chief finally got his man when it was confirmed Barnet defender Mike Basham has signed
Kevin Darley, who, in a week's time at Doncaster, will begin the defence of his championship title, continues his warm-up to the challenge ahead at Southwell tomorrow. The Sheriff Hutton jockey, eagerly looking forward to the start of the Flat turf season
An ancient horseracing tradition descended into farce today amid arguments over the foot and mouth crisis. Two rebel riders from Selby forced a double race at the centuries-old Kiplingcotes Derby after a heated stand-off on the East Yorkshire course.
Agriculture Minister Nick Brown was today expected to tell Parliament of a "pre-emptive strike" against foot and mouth disease, involving the cull of up to 100,000 animals which might have come into contact with infected livestock. The news comes as the
I WAS deeply upset when my eight-year-old son was hit by a cyclist on the way home from school. He suffered a blow to the head which resulted in a large lump and a bad headache for the rest of the night. This was done by a grown man who swore at my son
Coffee and chocolate are not the only Fairtrade goods you can put in your shopping basket, discovers MAXINE GORDON. COMPASSION and consumerism are words rarely used together - except when it comes to the business of buying Fairtrade goods. And what a
Two men whose bodies were discovered in a York flat died from the effects of drink and drugs. Neil Patrick McDaid, aka McDaid-Devlin, 33, of Millfield Lane, Hull Road, York, and Kevin Robert Owens, 24, of no fixed address, were found collapsed in a flat
Pocklington Ladies suffered their first West Riding Ladies Volleyball Premier League defeat of the year when they were beaten 3-1 by Dewsbury-based Boathouse. Pocklington lost the first set 25-21 and the second set 25-10. Midway through the third set
TT An overdose of opiates is believed to have caused the death of ME sufferer Carli Barry who was found dead in a York church yard after she went missing from her home nearby. "Opiate toxicity" was given as the provisional cause of her death. An inquest
GREAT Yorkshire Show organisers have denied any plans to cancel this year's event because of the foot and mouth crisis. Keith Keigwin, chief executive of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, said a close watch was being kept on the outbreak. But rumours
FARMERS who rent land are advised to talk to the land owner about problems arising out of the current foot and mouth crisis, advises the Country Land and Business Association (CLA). "Tenants with cash flow problems or difficulties in paying rent should
Bootham won the York Conservative Clubs' Ted Plant team pairs knockout for the second time in three years when they defeated the holders Acomb 3-1 in the final at Bootham Conservative Club. K Barnes and D Nixon put Bootham 29-6 in front in the first frame
Agriculture Minister Nick Brown was today expected to tell Parliament of a "pre-emptive strike" against foot and mouth disease, involving the cull of up to 100,000 animals which might have come into contact with infected livestock. The news comes as the
York fans of glam rockers Roxy Music are set to boycott the band's reunion tour after frontman Bryan Ferry spoke out in support of fox hunting. The group of female fans, who have worshipped the heartthrob crooner since the band's Seventies heyday, are
PIG farmers with finished animals they cannot move off the farm should restrict the amount of their feed, reduce the energy density of their diets and increase the number and range of toys for play. That's the advice of Steve Jagger, pig nutritionist
Two schoolboys told a jury they saw a mother push her ex-boyfriend into a fast-flowing river after fighting in a bus station over their two-year-old daughter. Paul Butterfield, 30, from Acomb, York, was heard by one of the boys to say: "I am going to
THREE national endurance riding clubs have cancelled all their March events because of the foot and mouth crisis. The British Endurance Riding Association, the Endurance Horse and Pony Society of Great Britain and the Scottish Endurance Riding Club ask
An ancient horseracing tradition descended into farce today amid arguments over the foot and mouth crisis. Two rebel riders from Selby forced a double race at the centuries-old Kiplingcotes Derby after a heated stand-off on the East Yorkshire course.
Those medieval stonemasons could have had a bit of consideration. Surely they could have built in a nice, flat projector screen next to the Rose Window just in case someone came along a few centuries later with some Charlie's Angel slides to show on the
York City today signed the versatile Chris Brass on a free transfer from First Division Burnley. City, who have also completed the acquisition of Mike Basham from Barnet, have beaten off some stiff competition for Brass's services. Division Two promotion
More than 250 mourners paid their last respects to York churchwarden Christopher Terry today. Mr Terry, 30, was killed 15 days ago in the Selby rail disaster. Relatives had flown in from as far afield as America and New Zealand for the 40-minute service
A degree in Yorkshire Studies began this week, but what should the students be taught? CHRIS TITLEY takes some soundings from the region's great and good. IN Scarborough this week, 12 young men and women were introduced to Yorkshire - the academic subject
STEPHEN LEWIS finds out why, when it comes to getting the best deal on your mortgage, staying put isn't always the best option. THERE are some pretty eye-catching mortgage rates on offer when you're just setting out to buy your first home. Discounts of
THE majority of people who buy and sell houses use the services of an estate agent. Estate agents (as is the case with many other professions) do not have to be professionally qualified, although many are, and the vast majority work in well-run, established
There was a time when mobile telephones were the size of large bricks and hauling one around was the ultimate yuppie status symbol. But these days, many people own a mobile and tiny, modern handsets are to be found in even the scruffiest rucksacks and
Calling all snooker players - you have a chance of getting into the frame as an opponent to a former world champion. The Pack Of Cards pub in Acomb has lined up 1986 world champion Joe Johnson as the chief guest at the unveiling of a new snooker room
A York schoolgirl was celebrating today after taking on the might of the Hollywood film industry and winning her battle to keep her amateur Harry Potter website. Claire Field, 15, has won a legal battle with Warner Bros, which ordered her to hand over
A blind bank worker was today preparing to set a new world record in North Yorkshire by motorcycling at 100mph - despite getting on a motorbike for the first time last week. Mike Newman, 39, will take on the challenge at Elvington Airfield, near York,
THE foot and mouth crisis appears to be deepening, with the number of confirmed cases exceeding 200 as we went to press. "We don't know how far the new cases will increase ... We have no idea. We have to assume that we are not at the peak yet," said the
Heartbroken Paddy Handley is refusing to give up on York Wasps, despite joining Northern Ford Premiership rivals Doncaster Dragons. The 25-year-old half-back revealed he will only be signing a loan deal with the intention of returning to York in the not
FOOT and mouth disease can be difficult to spot especially in sheep where sometimes as little as 5pc cent of the flock show any signs. The National Farmers' Union has issued advice to farmers. Here are some of the things to watch out for: - Sudden death
INFORMATION and advice relating to foot and mouth in sheep is highlighted on the web site of the Sheep Veterinary Society at http://www.sheepvetsoc.org.uk. The site contains the latest information on clinical signs of FMD in sheep, pictures of affected
York City unveiled a triple whammy of comings and goings today with possibly more to follow as Terry Dolan's Minstermen rebuilding programme moved up a gear. The City chief finally got his man when it was confirmed Barnet defender Mike Basham has signed
GROUPS of dog walkers, horse riders and ramblers are all still flouting footpath restrictions, despite the deepening foot and mouth crisis, a trading standards chief says. "About 99pc of people are respecting the closures," said head of the county council's
Pedestrians who face danger every time they cross the busy A64 in North Yorkshire are set to enjoy long-term safety improvements. The Highways Agency has revealed that it intends examining pedestrians' needs during the development of a ten-year Route
More than 300 mourners filled Selby Abbey to say their last farewells to "gentle giant" Stephen Dunn, one of the ten Selby rail crash victims. Some of the mourners wept as Mr Dunn's youngest son, James, played When The Saints Come Marching In on his trumpet
A prison officer listened in on conversations between inmates to build up a sizeable list of contacts in the drug dealing underworld, a court heard. Vincent Hill, 41, from Huntington, York, jotted down telephone numbers mentioned by convicted criminals
GEOFFREY Chaucer was born in 1340, lived through the Black Death, and was arguably England's greatest medieval poet. "Allone, with-outen any companye" is a line from the Canterbury Tales, and sums up what many of us in farming must feel in the present
Heartbroken Paddy Handley is refusing to give up on York Wasps, despite joining Northern Ford Premiership rivals Doncaster Dragons. The 25-year-old half-back revealed he will only be signing a loan deal with the intention of returning to York in the not
AMOTHERBY On February 6, 10 members were taken on a tour of the Fire Station at Malton and were thanked by Simon Smith for a most interesting and enjoyable evening. The next meeting was held in the club rooms at Hovingham, when Mrs Clare Nicoll gave a
FARMERS have been told that in addition to the various measures that have already been announced to help those affected by the recent wet weather and floods, the European Commission has agreed to a further derogation to allow the harvesting of any crops
HAVING finally educated those people who did not take foot and mouth disease seriously, it is hard to believe that businessmen at Hutton-le-Hole and other rural areas are doing their best to undo all the good work of the last few weeks ('We're still open
THE Coppergate II project must surely be the most important development to be proposed within York city centre for a decade or more. The variety and detailed nature of the objections against the application when considered by the council's planning committee
THIS is Brain Injury Awareness Week, organised to highlight the problems facing people who survive a brain injury, and those facing their families. Every year 11,000 British adults suffer serious physical disability because of severe brain injury. While
WHO is responsible for planning of road works at the City of York Council? Throughout the city there are roadworks which make even the simplest journey a nightmare. If I were a cynical person I would suggest it is the council rushing to spend their budget
York RI 'A' chess team kept up the pressure in the Woodhouse Cup with a nerve-jangling 6-4 victory over Rotherham. York fielded a strong team and expected a comfortable win but pre-match optimism soon changed to worry as the results started to come in
A York lollipop lady whose bag was stolen as she guided schoolchildren across the road said today her faith in human nature had been restored after she received £100 from an unknown benefactor. Eileen Bardy said she had been "flabbergasted" when the cash
Junior talent was on show at Thanet Road when York and District Indoor Bowls Club beat New Earswick 29-23 in the Yorkshire Under 18s League. York's Liam Cahill, Philip Herridge and Adam Tattersall were 8-3 down to Alistair and Robert Dornville, and Nick
Job-seekers interested in getting into the hospitality and tourism industry have the chance this weekend to check out the career opportunities available. The York Hospitality and Tourism Jobs Fair will take place on Saturday at the Hilton Hotel, in York
Bootham won the York Conservative Clubs' Ted Plant team pairs knockout for the second time in three years when they defeated the holders Acomb 3-1 in the final at Bootham Conservative Club. K Barnes and D Nixon put Bootham 29-6 in front in the first frame
King Street, in the centre of York, will be closed to traffic for part of next week for building work to take place. The restriction to traffic will be in place between 9am on Wednesday, March 21, and 4.30pm on Thursday, March 22. The alternative route
Panthers saw off Rawcliffe after an eight-goal division one rout of Rawcliffe. Alson on target were D Sanford (2) and D Lumley (2) and one each for M Warriner and B Webb. Despite early goals for Heworth through James Janna Thorpe United ran out winners
York's museums are set to get a cash injection of more than £150,000 from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport. The money has been awarded to help fund projects which will help raise standards, according to Arts Minister Alan Howarth. York Museum
Inspirational captain Lee Frank could be a shock inclusion in York Acorn's team for Saturday's crunch clash with London Skolars. Last week's home game against Hull Dockers was abandoned five minutes before the end after playmaker Frank sustained what
New computers are to be taken out into York communities to give more people the chance to log on, as part of a £900,000 plan announced today. Three "learning centres" are to be created at Tang Hall and Acomb libraries and at Burton Stone Community Centre
THE Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food are in the process of tracing all sheep movements from Longtown Market, Carlisle, Cumbria held on February 15 and 22. Most of these movements are being traced through market records, but MAFF believes that
