THE emerging story of Government mismanagement of the foot and mouth crisis confirms my view that agricultural matters such as these are better dealt with locally. In Wales, for example, the decisive action of the Welsh Assembly limited the foot and mouth
I MUST tell you about my experience with the NHS. The pains in my chest were quite unbearable whenever I coughed - so much so that my wife rang our surgery to get me an emergency appointment. After talking with a doctor she was advised to call 999 for
A NEW piece of legislation appears to have come into existence. After observations in the local area, especially New Lane, it appears that there is now a rule which states (in layman's language) that if you have not got any lights on your bike and it
THE body of a woman has been found inside a suitcase dumped in a roadside hedge near York. The large suitcase was removed from the country road near Askham Richard and taken unopened to York District Hospital mortuary. When it was opened this afternoon
STEPHN LEWIS looks at a new study in York aimed at reducing the risk of broken bones among the elderly ISABEL Lavin's flat in a warden-assisted housing development in Haxby sparkles like a new pin. "I do everything," she says proudly, serving me coffee
Q I met my girlfriend at university several years ago. We moved in together after we both graduated. I started a full-time job and my girlfriend also had a small part-time job. Three months ago my girlfriend began a more demanding job with a lot of new
STUDENTS used to demonstrate at a moment's notice. The mere whiff of illiberality would have them reaching for their placards. Alas, it seems the fighting spirit of 1968 has been defeated by 21st century apathy. When York University removed 24-hour security
NEIL Cheetham, the former Heworth Golf Club professional now attached to Barlborough Links, Doncaster, needed to make a big improvement in today's in order to qualify for next year's European PGA Tour. After making Saturday's cut in the qualifying school
CUP kings Pickering Town came from behind to see off the challenge of Buxton in the Northern Counties East League Cup. The Pikes, who face Midlands outfit Stewarts and Lloyds in the last 64 of the FA Vase, continued their success in cup competitions with
THE leader of the country's biggest farming union has called for urgent Government investment to develop a new vaccine to combat foot and mouth. National Farmers' Union president Ben Gill, who farms near Easingwold, earlier this year opposed plans to
PROBLEM pigeons are damaging one of York's most important buildings. The roosting birds are landing on the Mansion House, leading to sky high cleaning bills and causing a hazard to passing residents and tourists. Only days ago, a City of York councillor
HEWORTH bounced back to winning ways and kept their slender promotion hopes alive with a 26-10 victory over Millom in National Conference League division two. Centre Nathan Witty got vital tries for the Villagers, the first to equalise Millom's opening
DETECTIVES hunting the killer of a North Yorkshire man today began a two-week programme to take the genetic fingerprints of 800 men from two neighbouring villages. Officers investigating the murder of 58-year-old bachelor David Williamson, who was found
SELBY lost their must-win clash with West Park Bramhope 9-5, with poor refereeing doing little to raise the quality of the football on display as poor handling, poor decision making and constant stoppages littered the afternoon. Selby could point to the
HARDY hounds who hail from the frozen wastes of Siberia descended on a North Yorkshire forest at the weekend for a major husky dog racing event. Cropton Forest, near Pickering, was playing host to the Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain's two-day championship
MALTON and Norton made hard work of their 29-21 victory over Bradford Salem in Yorkshire Three. The rugby matched the dark dreary weather as Malton made struggled to keep their unbeaten home record intact. The home side looked to have the edge in the
A MOTHER-of-four has told of her shock after seeing two men injecting drugs in broad daylight close to her house in York - and says police should have done more to catch them. The 40-year-old woman, who did not want to be named for fear of reprisals,
FOR long periods this did not look like a top-of-the-table versus bottom encounter, but in the end Pocklington's hard work was brushed aside by Hull's clinical finishing as the visitors ran out 47-14 victors to remain at the head of Yorkshire One. Hull
THE red-suited Santa has arrived in style at a York garden centre to give a massive helping of Christmas cheer to young visitors. Santa's horse-drawn sleigh touched down at Wyevale Garden Centre, in Boroughbridge Road, Upper Poppleton, where he has taken
YORK Acorn's RL match at promotion rivals Crosfields was abandoned just before half-time after fighting broke out between the teams. Both clubs now face a disciplinary inquiry by the National Conference League's management committee, with heavy fines
AN ex-mercenary who threatened to kill police officers during a siege at his York flat escaped a jail sentence today. York Crown Court was told Wilf Barlow, 40, was a loner with a personality disorder who suffered post-traumatic stress caused by his experiences
TERRY Dolan admits he has yet to decide on the future of on-loan Sunderland full-back Mark Maley. Maley is rated doubtful for tomorrow night's Division Three encounter with Swansea City at Bootham Crescent after picking up a knee injury on Saturday. And
TERRY Dolan admits he has yet to decide on the future of on-loan Sunderland full-back Mark Maley. Maley is rated doubtful for tomorrow night's Division Three encounter with Swansea City at Bootham Crescent after picking up a knee injury on Saturday. And
YORK Wasps' new coach Leo Epifania has received a glowing reference from a true rugby league legend. A number of Australian greats were in York this week preparing for the second and final "International Legends of League" match against a Great Britain
SHORT-sighted local authority policies are threatening to cause a major bed-blocking crisis in Yorkshire. That's the view of the Independent Healthcare Association, which has produced a damning report criticising the loss of hundreds of care home places
IF you're chasing promotion at work, you could do worse than check your stars. Women planning career moves are placing their faith in daily horoscopes, in the hope that they'll unlock the key to their future. They are turning to star signs rather than
A YORK player who turned his back on snooker and switched to billiards will take his place with the world's best snooker players when the UK Championship comes to the city next month. Gary Rogers has won the right to play a special one-off match in front
MICHIGAN Blue's love affair with Hereford looks set to continue tomorrow when the gelding has an excellent chance of recording a course hat-trick. Successful in selling company by 13 lengths in early-October, Michigan Blue stepped-up in class on his latest
I WRITE to express my horror at the thought of the Coppergate Riverside plan put forward by Land Securities and supported by City of York Council. York is being sacrificed to appease the commercialism which is driving our society at the moment. This development
YORK police have appealed to the travelling community not to take the law into its own hands after two of its members were acquitted of attempted murder. Karl and Anthony Gaskin and John Robert Hooton hugged each other in the dock with relief and their
YORK City lit up a damp, miserable grey day at Layer Road with one of their brightest performances of a so-far patchy season That City are still in this competition would have been cause enough for celebration prior to kick-off. On paper, Colchester could
QUALITY always tells in the end and so it proved for York City last night as the Minstermen's hopes of making it three home wins on the bounce were scuppered by Scunthorpe United. No-one could fault the effort and commitment shown by the City players
Q My partner and I have been together for two years, quite happily, that is until we moved in together - the past nine months have been hell. He is moody and angry and nothing I do seems to be right. We end up having nasty arguments just like his parents
IT all began on November 5, 1971. Armed with two guitars, a fiddle, a tea-chest base and a lot of cheek, John Hall, his wife Rhona, Jim Boldry and myself gave our very first performance at the Stockton-on-Forest Scout Group Bonfire Party. Thirty years
THE leader of the country's biggest farming union has called for urgent Government investment to develop a new vaccine to combat foot and mouth. National Farmers' Union president Ben Gill, who farms near Easingwold, earlier this year opposed plans to
AFTER the high-profile Lottery money gaffes - the Millennium Dome and Royal Opera House come instantly to mind - here is a use of the cash which will enjoy widespread support. More than £6 million is to be spent on building or improving school and community
A MOTORIST suffered serious injuries when her car turned over on the A1, police said. The 22-year-old woman's car left the southbound carriageway at Walshford, near Wetherby, hit the central reservation and somersaulted back on to the road, last night
A WOMAN who suffered head injuries in a car crash near Malton had to be cut free by firefighters. A crew from Malton released the woman, who is believed to be aged in her twenties and from Whitby, after the green Renault Clio crashed on the Hovingham
Leeper Hare York and District League leaders Dringhouses' unbeaten start to the campaign came to an end at Old Malton. A thrilling, fast-moving game saw the hosts win 4-2, thanks to a superb second-half show. Old Malton took control in the second period
SOUTH Bank moved four points clear at the top of Division One after just edging out Wigginton Black Horse by the odd goal in five. Mark Belleh, Nick Shaw and Dave Hyde were their marksmen with Jason Evans and Mark Symester on target for Black Horse. Osbaldwick
NEW Earswick All Blacks went to Moorends with an under-strength side and paid the price with a 44-8 defeat in Yorkshire League senior division. All Blacks got off to a great start on eight minutes when Alex Davis went from acting half to go under the
THE Government came under fire today following reports that it had revealed the detailed movements of nuclear materials, including one route through York. A national Sunday newspaper claimed a Ministry of Defence website listed the city as being on a
PEOPLE whose loved ones died in crashes on North Yorkshire roads stood hand in hand for a poignant act of remembrance at a special service at Ripon Cathedral. Moments before, strains of Bach's moving Adagio in A Minor had resounded through the Cathedral
YORK RI came from behind to win this hard fought Yorkshire Two clash 17-8 against Northallerton at New Lane. With both sides looking for two points to climb away from the wrong end of the league table, it was RI who took an early lead. Stuart Watson landing
POP Idol wannabe Hayley Bamford will perform during the switch-on of the Christmas lights at Monks Cross Shopping Park in York. Hayley, of White Cross Road, York, will appear before millions of viewers on December 1 when she bids to go through to the
HE'S done it again. Peter Craven who thanked God and a dramatic change in his diet for an astonishing recovery from lung cancer has now beaten prostate problems with the same winning formula. And he will tell other men how they can help tackle or prevent
YORK City defender Gary Hobson admits the Minstermen have set their standards high in the wake of their scoreless FA Cup stalemate with Second Division Colchester United. And while disappointed City did not turn chances into goals, the defensive linchpin
A YORK teenager was appearing before city magistrates today charged with the attempted murder of 71-year-old Edwin Hopper. The 17-year-old, was charged on Saturday. Mr Hopper, a widower, was discovered at the bottom of the stairs at his home in Middleton
SELBY firefighters today used breathing apparatus and chemical suits to clean up a dangerous chemical spillage. Two barrels of industrial cleaner were spilled at Selby Storage and Distribution on the Holmes Industrial Estate, in Millgate, Selby. Managers
A YORK aircraft enthusiast arrested over spying allegations has sent close friends a desperate text-message asking for help. Adrian and Brigid Hairsine, from Rawcliffe, say the message from Andy Jenkins "sounded like he was really despairing", and makes
YORK City number two Adie Shaw has warned the Minstermen against looking too far ahead after the draw for the second round of the FA Cup lined up a tasty clash with Second Division Reading. City will meet Reading in the next round at Bootham Crescent
YORK City defender Gary Hobson admits the Minstermen have set their standards high in the wake of their scoreless FA Cup stalemate with Second Division Colchester United. And while disappointed City did not turn chances into goals, the defensive linchpin
EXPERIENCED York City striker Lee Nogan is all geared up to deliver another FA Cup shock. He was in the Oxford United which knocked moneybags Chelsea out of the competition ten years ago and believes City can upset the odds at Colchester in tomorrow's
YORK City number two Adie Shaw has warned the Minstermen against looking too far ahead after the draw for the second round of the FA Cup lined up a tasty clash with Second Division Reading. City will meet Reading in the next round at Bootham Crescent
YORK Wasps shareholders have helped put the club on a stronger financial footing after agreeing a share consolidation designed to help bring in more investment. The move to effectively reissue fewer shares at a higher individual price was overwhelmingly
