HAVE they all gone bananas at the Banana Warehouse in Piccadilly, York? This is their idea of attracting customers from across the water. The other side of the Ouse, that is. The bizarre mannequin holding a chair and the No Swimming (beware crocodiles
I READ with interest Railtrack chief executive John Robinson's statement that the Government had acted "unethically" because it failed to provide a bottomless purse - funded by the taxpayer - to his company (November 2). Three days before the Government
THE performance of Fiddler On The Roof by York Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society last month was a big success, containing excellent material which was the result of good team work. My special thanks to Eric Daines as Tevye, the milkman. I was delighted
DURING the First World War (1914-18), when many men went off to fight, those left behind also had a vital role to play. Before the war a woman's place had been firmly in the home, but now women took the place of men. In the cities they endured dangerous
AS Christmas approaches and peace seems far off, many of us wonder what we could do to foster understanding and tolerance among the people of the world. There is a contribution we could make on a very personal level. I am hoping to find more friendly,
YORK City could not have asked for a tougher and more unappetising start to their FA Cup campaign. An away tie at Colchester United is hardly one to get the mouth watering and the fact The Us are riding high in Division Two serves to make City's sizeable
STEPHEN LEWIS talks to postman John Hunt about life on board the Waterlily - and surviving York's great floods NICKI the Amazon Green parrot squawks as we walk through the door. "Hello. Hello. Hello!" He's perched on top of his cage in the Waterlily's
CHOCOLATE and rugby may seem a strange mix, but they certainly seem to pay dividends for the York RUFC supporters club, the Quality Street Gang. The reigning holders of the Dubai Sevens International Social title are heading back to the scene of their
Keith Floyd has laid claim to vast tracts of the culinary world. Now he is making India all his own. TONY MCKINSTRY tries out one of his curry recipes FIFTY three years ago India shook off the yoke of British imperialism and became independent. Last year
A YORK businessman has been banned from being a director for four years after his financial consultancy was wound up owing £86,752 to creditors. He is John Mingay, 44, whose consultancy firm CLA Business Finance Limited, in North Lodge, Shipton Road,
WELL-known York businessman Gerald Gray, the chairman of one of Yorkshire's remaining independent newspaper wholesalers, has died aged 92, following a short illness. Mr Gray joined the family firm, Grays of York, from school, and founded its successor
Seth Johnson, Leeds United's £7million buy from Derby, hopes to face Tottenham for the second time in three weeks tomorrow, but this time with a different result. Johnson was in the Derby team beaten 3-1 by Spurs at White Hart Lane - his last game before
A FIERCE but friendly rivalry is brewing on the volleyball courts of York. Yorkshire Ladies Premier League novices Pocklington have already set themselves a goal for the new season - to get one over near neighbours York. But while York Ladies are Yorkshire
A BAD pong forced City of York Council chiefs to evacuate 50 workers from their offices. The George Hudson Street base of the community services advice centre was emptied as members of staff complained of nausea. The smell was tracked to the building's
WAR veterans gathered in the shadow of York Minster today to pay tribute to those who gave their lives in wartime. The Lord Mayor of York, Coun Irene Waudby, inspected standard bearers from the city's various veterans' associations, at the War Memorial
CYCLISTS in York are being warned to be on their guard after ride-by bag snatchers struck in the city again. Over summer the city saw a string of thefts where thieves on bicycles had overtaken cyclists and grabbed bags from front or rear baskets or snatched
NEW York Wasps coach Leo Epifania may bring over some Aussie steel to bolster the playing ranks at Huntington Stadium. The 36-year-old Sydneyite is due in England on Tuesday after which he will get his first look at the squad at his disposal. And in an
THE British Army officer who died in a helicopter crash while serving in Sierra Leone was laid to rest with full military honours after a funeral service near York. Major Vanessa Lang, 40, who worked as an Army press officer, was killed on a routine reconnaissance
YORK City fans are reminded that they can quiz York City skipper Chris Brass on-line. He will visit the Evening Press offices on Monday, November 12, for our Internet question and answer session. Questions on City and football-related topics should be
AT a time when York City manager Terry Dolan is coming increasingly under fire I would like to make the following comments. Whatever is said about the performances of the team, the fact is, had we won one of the games we have lost we would now be seventh
AFTER being a loyal reader to the Evening Press, I find your reporting on York City so biased to the management and directors of the club. I have been watching City for about 14 years and this has to be the worst they have ever been. Just like Barry Parker
YORK is poised to go breakfast beer crazy next summer, as pubs look set to get the nod for early World Cup openings. Landlords wanting to serve alcohol for the England games, set to be staged at 7am and 9am, can apply to magistrates for a special licence
Paul Kirkwood heads west for a cycle ride at Wakefield Three hands would be useful for this bike ride. Two to grip the handlebars and one to hold the map. You will be navigationally challenged and grateful for a guide. Stick with it, though, for all the
Victoria Ellis discovers a mobile phone is an essential piece of kit for lone walkers There were walkers about but the goose presiding over West Ayton's village green was hardly welcoming, very protective and advancing with lots of hissing. I gave a bit
FOR one of the many that were born in the shadow of the Minster at the Purey Cust, it seems at first to be sad that it is closing - nostalgia can create mistaken feelings. How much better the news would be if it were to be the start of a new era - one
RICHARD EDWARDS gets active during a weekend break on the Isle of Man THE CIRCUMSTANCES surrounding this trip to the Isle of Man - my first ever - were slightly strange. With a few spare days in a week off, I was busy planning a trip there myself. But
Lynne martin heads back to an old favourite but comes away feeling a little disappointed It was a delightful balmy evening after the hottest October day for centuries as we set out with great anticipation for dinner at the Three Hares at Bilbrough. We
A POPULAR family-run hotel in York has closed down after 56 years in business. Now the owner of the Granby Lodge Hotel, in Scarcroft Road, is preparing to go ahead with his plan to convert the property into 22 new homes. The hotel was first opened in
STAFF working within York health services have been rewarded for their long service and dedication at a special awards ceremony Hundreds of members of staff joined management from York Health Services NHS Trust, North Yorkshire Health Authority and the
A new government survey says new style bars are killing off traditional boozers. Beer writer DAN BEERGUTSTEIN investigates PUT on your designer labels, order your bottle of WKD blue, settle down in the sofa and soak up the new drinking style in York.
STRESSED-out farmers will be able to get rural relief from a new source now a £36,000 scheme has been given the green light. North Yorkshire County Council is to fund a full-time rural stress co-ordinator to ease farmers' concerns. The council has backed
EXACTLY how many geese are there on the lake at York University? They may not know the answer, but two women up at the Heslington campus know a man who does. Angela Gee and Jo Coulthard are both receptionists in the university's newest development - a
MARTIN House Children's Hospice at Boston Spa has announced that a staggering £1,546,901 has been raised for the A Place For Us Appeal. The building work on the new Teenage Unit began on September 17 and is progressing well. Helene Stone, fundraiser at
ANYONE who has wrestled with the frustration of trying to teach a dog obedience must surely sympathise with Mary Griffiths. The owner of Rye Boarding Kennels is staging a sponsored stay with her two dogs - in the busy centre of Helmsley Market Place.
KNAVESMIRE Harriers enjoyed a golden day in 'Last of the Summer Wine' country. The 34th Holmfirth 15 was won by Dave Watson (Holmfirth Harriers) in 78min 36secs using his local knowledge of the testing course to pull away from a very strong field of top
TOP of the gleaming pots at The York Golf Club's annual presentation was Dave Holder. He again lifted the club championship beating rival Hugh Jackson in the final of the Wilson Bowl. Holder also won the 36-hole annual medal after a play-off with Jackson
Former Scarborough and Tottenham goalkeeper Tony Parks has quit his post as assistant manager at Halifax Town. New manager Alan Little, the former York City boss, will now be l;ooking to appoint his own number two. Little is still looking for his first
AN 87-year-old man has died after a car crash at Scarborough. The man, who has not yet been named, but is local, was driving a green Rover when it was in collision with a green Vauxhall in Scalby Road, close to its junction with Station Road and High
A MAN "rescued by armed police" put his brother in danger of arrest when caught shoplifting in York, a court heard. Lifelong thief Simon Lee Deanes, 28, fled to York from Hull to escape "a frightening situation". But he continued to steal, and, when arrested
YORK is set for a jobs bonanza after a furnishings giant announced plans to move into the city. More than 100 new jobs will be created at the former Homebase site at Clifton Moor Retail Park, when soft furnishings chain Dunelm opens a new superstore early
HUNDREDS gasped with delight as the night sky above a York village exploded in a kaleidoscope of colour. The people of New Earswick celebrated bonfire night three days early last night, with a dazzling firework display and giant bonfire at the sports
YORK City fans are reminded that they can quiz York City skipper Chris Brass on-line. He will visit the Evening Press offices on Monday, November 12, for our Internet question and answer session. Questions on City and football-related topics should be
YORK City's international lion Russ Howarth admits he is still reeling from his shock call-up to the England Under-20 squad. As first revealed in the Evening Press this week, Howarth has been named in the 23-man squad to take on Portugal at Southampton's
DRINKING opportunities in York continue their ascent towards beer and wine heaven as another quality bar enters the licensing arena. Meltons Too, the bar and bistro on Walmgate, is the newest establishment to gain a licence and is already five days into
YORK City's international lion Russ Howarth admits he is still reeling from his shock call-up to the England Under-20 squad. As first revealed in the Evening Press this week, Howarth has been named in the 23-man squad to take on Portugal at Southampton's
NEW York Wasps coach Leo Epifania may bring over some Aussie steel to bolster the playing ranks at Huntington Stadium. The 36-year-old Sydneyite is due in England on Tuesday after which he will get his first look at the squad at his disposal. And in an
SALTBURN trainer Mary Reveley scored a 843-1 four-timer at Wetherby yesterday. October Mist started the ball rolling with victory over the highly-rated Barton in the Betfair.com Novices' Chase. There was a great deal of interest in Tim Easterby's Barton
I'M writing to complain about the report of the York City v Macclesfield Town match (Evening Press, Monday October 29). I was at this match and have watched City for around ten years now and the things written do not match what occurred in this game.
THERE are many voices telling Terry Dolan to go. Maybe they are right, maybe not. I am not sure that it would serve any purpose at this time if he did. I am sure that the mindless chanting and booing towards the end of the Macclesfield game serves absolutely
AS I write, 19 football managers already have left the clubs they began this season with. York City fans seek to maintain that trend by wanting Terry Dolan's dismissal. Why are team managers always the fall guys? I moved to York six years ago during which
WITH this year's flat racing season coming to a close nothing highlights the ups and downs of horse racing more than the down-turn in the fortunes of top trainer Henry Cecil and top owner Robert Sangster, both having found winners hard to come by. No
