THE allocation of £6 million of Lottery money for the improvement of school and community sports facilities in the area is to be welcomed. But, as you rightly point out in your editorial (November 19), it is now clear that Lottery money, particularly
I AM concerned about two planning matters involving the A19 in Fulford. With regard to the Germany Beck plan, what measures have been included to avoid an estate of perhaps 2,000 or more people having its one and only vehicle access cut by flooding? Or
I WAS impressed by the letter from Peter and Pam Egan (November 15). A full house helped York group The Foresters to celebrate 30 years of entertaining. It was good to be joined by guests Rona and John, who were in the original line-up. Another guest
THE story about the nude portraits in a Fossgate Coffee Shop (November 17) has got another angle to it. David Rose is said to own the caf in Fossgate, but there was also a namesake David Rose who wrote a piece of music called The Stripper, about 1960.
THE elderly couple facing separation because their nursing home is to close have suddenly been given only two days to leave, the family claimed today. Winifred and Arthur Neal live at Dower House Nursing and Residential Home, in Escrick, which was due
THIS is the first picture of the suitcase which became a woman's tomb. Detectives probing the murder mystery showed the photograph today at a press conference in York. They also revealed that it may originate from South Korea. The officer leading the
STEPHEN LEWIS meets a group of young people whose film about coping with life after council care is challenging stereotypes IT doesn't pay to look towards the future, Karl Hesmondhalgh says. It never turns out the way you hope. For a 21-year-old it seems
ACCORDING to some reports in the newspapers last weekend, Sir Alex Ferguson has decided to stop talking to the press and won't be doing any more interviews for the rest of the season. It goes without saying being manager of a club like York City is a
THE school league tables are published today, and congratulations are once again in order. We are very fortunate to live in an area with so many good schools. Their very consistency can lead to our taking them for granted. But to produce excellent academic
YORK and District Indoor Bowls Club scored a crucial 15-0 whitewash against New Earswick in the Famous Grouse Top Ten Tournament. With Hull 'B' gaining maximum points against New Earswick earlier this month it was vital for York to maintain their lead
York RI 'A' chess team suffered heartache again in the Woodhouse Cup when losing 5 -4 at home to Hull 'A'. After previously losing to Sheffield 'A' it was imperative that York beat Hull, but despite fielding an exceptionally strong team York just failed
PATIENTS with heart disease are set to benefit from a £1 million cash injection announced today for York District Hospital. Half of the money has been given to York Health Services Trust by the Lottery's New Opportunities Fund - the rest of the cost is
The funeral of former racing journalist Frank Wakefield will take place at York Crematorium on Wednesday, November 28, at 10.30am. Afterwards friends and former colleagues are invited for refreshments at Young's Hotel, High Petergate. Mr Wakefield, from
The jury in the York garden rape trial has been discharged. Part-way through the prosecution case, Judge Gavin Barr Young told the 12 men and women the trial at York Crown Court would have to stop for legal reasons. It is expected to restart on January
THE Evening Press has despatched a reporter to Greece to keep readers up to date with the plight of the arrested York air enthusiast Andy Jenkins. Andy, from Barkston Avenue, is facing espionage charges, along with 11 other Britons, after being arrested
TADCASTER Albion's Mitchell Football League division one title hopes were dented when they lost 2-0 at home to Fulford. Sam Harrison netted both goals aganst the leaders who remain joint top with Heworth, who were playing a cup game. Bob Jackson and Adam
The man who died in a road accident on the A19 between Selby and Riccall has been named. He was 18-year-old mechanic Craig Steven Adamson, of Low Street, Sancton, near Market Weighton, East Yorkshire. Mr Adamson was the passenger in a car that left the
TODAY sees the annual publication of the GCSE and A-level league tables, with schools in the region overall doing better than the national average. This year 50 per cent of GCSE pupils got five passes at Grade A* to C nationally. In the Evening Press
SELBY could soon be without a rugby league team if a bid to attract more players to the town's only remaining club fails. Selby Warriors have been struggling for players all season and last week were forced to concede their White Rose Trophy clash with
The York Golf Club ladies vice-captain Elaine Tosdevin has achieved every golfers' dream of shooting a hole in one. The ace came on the short par three seventh during a friendly fourball, the ball landing on the green and rolling into the hole. Updated
A TEENAGER whose ambition is to turn professional has won a place with the world's top snooker players in York next month. Tom Harris, aged 16, won the Harrogate Knockout Competition at the Manhattan Snooker Club last weekend and will play at the Barbican
JARVIS Cocker hadn't been to York for ages. Probably since his schooldays, visiting the National Railway Museum, getting "done in" for rolling down the Clifford's Tower hillock. Or maybe in a Jorvik former life as a "warrior marauding down your streets
YORK schoolgirl Kelsie Copping is getting the chance to fulfil her dreams after a local fundraising effort raised enough to send her and her family to Disneyland Paris. The seven-year-old is one of Britain's youngest victims of multiple sclerosis and
Former City midfielder Steve Bushell has linked up with his old boss Alan Little at struggling Halifax Town. The pair were together at Bootham Crescent and midfielder Bushell has now become Little's first signing since he took over at the Shay six weeks
A HEARTBROKEN father has paid tribute to the son he hailed as: "Jamie Bucknell, number one, simply the best." Keith Bucknell told hundreds of relatives and friends of a boy full of love and kindness when he addressed mourners at the 14-year-old's funeral
STEPHEN LEWIS goes in search of a little seasonal advice on how to stay out of debt this Christmas AS the switching on of York's Christmas lights makes clear, the festive season is upon us once more. And while it may be great for the children, in the
CRICKET legend Ian Botham has come out in support of his beleaguered Yorkshire pal Darren Gough over his dispute with his county. Gough, who believes a vendetta behind the walls of power at Headingley, is try-ing to force him out of the county he loves
LORD Whitty has been forced to admit this week that there are plans being considered to introduce a certification system for farming and he confirmed that farmers could in future be subjected to "a combined standards inspection". In so doing, this Government
A NORTH Yorkshire farming family who believe Government officials spread foot and mouth to one of their farms have been backed by their MP. Vale of York MP Anne McIntosh told a Commons debate that the failure of officials to observe biosecurity rules
I READ the excellent supplement about RR Donnelly Printers, in their Flaxby Moor premises, and noted its proximity to the A59 and A1 as a factor in choosing the site. I also noted the company's intention to be "green". The nearby Harrogate to York railway
I THANK the young couple who kindly brought me home when I fell in Thanet Road on November 5. I think the man's name is Rob. I am now on the mend but I was very grateful for their help at the time of the fall. Mrs D Horsley, Eason Road, Dringhouses, York
CRICKET legend Ian Botham has come out in support of his beleaguered Yorkshire pal Darren Gough over his dispute with his county. Gough, who believes a vendetta behind the walls of power at Headingley, is try-ing to force him out of the county he loves
Feeling fruity? Well, why not pip along to The Orchard in Bishopthorpe for a squeeze of some lovely luscious plums, pears, apples and soft fruits. As the name suggests, this attractive Georgian village house, built in 1830, has a lot of garden, stretching
FOR an old fellow, Santa knows all about moving with the times. His little helpers no longer supply spinning tops and wooden train sets but games consoles and Britney CDs. Santa has now caught up with another new trend and put his Lapland hideaway on
A FAST-FOOD customer must pay £150 compensation to the McDonald's employee he punched in the eye. Alan Brown, 22, lashed out because cashier Alan Simpson gave him 95p change in 5p pieces, said prosecutor Jane Chadwick. The employee explained to the customer
HARRY Potter was left in the shade as young directors from York's care system premiered their own hard-hitting film... Care To Listen. The City Screen showing was packed by council staff and workers from a wide range of care agencies. It used first person
The York Six-A-Side Football League is looking for teams for the winter season, which will start in December and January. Matches will be played outdoors on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings between 7pm and 10pm. For further details contact
York and District Cricket Coaches' Association are hoping to run two courses in the near future - providing they get sufficient interest from clubs. They want to hold a "Fit for Cricket" course, aimed at keeping players in trim throughout the winter,
JOBS in North Yorkshire could be under threat with firms pulling out of the area because of a lack of plans to upgrade the A64. Potential investors are also shying away from the Ryedale and Scarborough areas, because the A64 has become clogged with traffic
YORK RUFC's Colts underscored their burgeoning reputation with a 21-15 victory at previously unbeaten Darlington. The home side cashed in on poor early tackling and kicking to zip into a 12-0 lead inside 20 minutes. However, York's large pack, featuring
York Acorn RL ladies produced a courageous display against higher league opponents Cottingham Vixens before losing 34-14 in the Women's ARL Cup. This was arguably Acorn's best display of the season with little to choose between the teams for the first
BUSINESSES and homes in the east of York were left without power for over an hour today. A total of 20 premises along the Hull Road area of the city were affected by the power cut at 6.50am, caused by a fault with an underground cable. Power was restored
NO ONE is to be prosecuted after an ex-mercenary was shot dead by police, the Evening Press can reveal today. Police confirmed that the investigation into the death of Kirk Davies, of Osgodby, near Selby, had now been completed and that no criminal proceedings
A UNION is raising concerns with Nestl Rowntree about the treatment given to an employee at the company's medical centre in York. It is understood that shop stewards have put up notices in parts of the factory site, advising members to take a witness
YORK'S oldest working men's club is up for sale - less than a month after members were urged to "use it or lose it." The Irish National League Club, in Speculation Street, is on the market for £95,000. The club has been advertised in the Evening Press
YORK City starlet Russ Howarth made his England Under-20 debut last night and kept a clean sheet as the young Lions beat Portugal 1-0 at Southampton's new St Mary's stadium. More than 15,000 fans, plus England Under-21 boss David Platt, saw an entertaining
HAVE you ever been tempted to enter a competition over the phone only to find the cost of the call is higher than usual? York Trading Standards is often asked by consumers about premium rate telephone numbers, particularly the cost of such calls. Businesses
YORK City starlet Russ Howarth made his England Under-20 debut last night and kept a clean sheet as the young Lions beat Portugal 1-0 at Southampton's new St Mary's stadium. More than 15,000 fans, plus England Under-21 boss David Platt, saw an entertaining
Baracouda is the star attraction at Ascot tomorrow as the crack French hurdler makes his keenly-awaited return to action. Last season's top staying novice, Baracouda has won his last five starts and was a Grade 1 winner here last December when he doled
AS THIS column expressed uncertainty about bombing Afghanistan, now may be the time to apologise. After all, the cruel Taliban are on the run, Kabul is reclaimed and American military might has proved its worth. So dropping bombs is working a treat. The
NFU president Ben Gill has had some second thoughts about foot and mouth vaccination. Throughout the crisis, there was opposition from the National Farmers' Union to vaccination as a weapon. But on a BBC4 radio programme, he urged the Government to undertake
