YORK City player-boss Chris Brass is calling on Jon Parkin to bounce back from a "below-par" performance at Northampton. Parkin scored an own goal in Saturday's 2-1 defeat and endured a difficult afternoon at Sixfields but Brass believes the 21-year-old
Many people, like myself, are appalled at the Council's proposed hike in charges for residents' parking. I accept that this service has a cost but to double the charge is not a fair price for providing a service. It is profiteering. This is a tax on living
THE Boundary Commission is consulting residents of North Yorkshire on a new local government structure should the people of the Yorkshire region vote for an elected regional assembly. The deputy prime minister thinks this is a good idea. However I shall
The "Kilroy" affair exposes the dangerous and growing threat to the right to free speech. Those who wish to curtail this fundamental hallmark of a free society currently represent the greatest danger to our democracy as they slowly succeed in suppressing
ACCORDING to a history book I read recently, the state of Israel currently occupies one eighth of the land biblically described as Palestine. In other words, seven-eighths of ancient Palestine now makes up Arab states, predominantly Jordan and Syria.
Like Stephen Lewis (Evening Press, January 16), I've also got the family roots bug. For the last four years, I have been trying to track down the Vevers family. My great great-great grandfather, William Vevers, was born and married in Leeds, had a spell
THE Women's Voluntary Service began before the last war, and is still going strong today. As fears of an impending war grew closer, Home Secretary Sir Samuel Hoare invited Lady Reading to develop an organisation for the recruitment and training of women
AN ANTIQUES export firm with a turnover of £9 million today claimed to be successfully resisting the massive affects of the weakening dollar against the pound - by using flexibility and technology. Simon Bowyer, group director of Tomlinson's Fine Antiques
INFAMOUS Viking King Erik Bloodaxe has been preparing to take his place in history. The mighty warrior was in York over the weekend for rehearsals for his coronation, which is due to take place next month. The re-enactment of the Viking coronation will
A PIECE of York's history-steeped past could be opened up to the public at the site of an eyesore former working men's club. The INL club, in Speculation Street, Walmgate, is set to be turned into 28 flats. The building, in the shadow of the city walls
BUSINESS leaders today backed our campaign to save the York Odeon - saying closure would be a blow to trade. Pubs and shops situated near the Blossom Street picture house benefit from cinema-goers before and after screenings. Adam Sinclair, chairman of
MOTORISTS are being warned about various road closures in York over the coming weeks. Blake Street will be closed between its junction with Duncombe Place and the southern boundary with 9 Blake Street, between 7pm and midnight on January 19, 20, 21, 22
THE Government has been urged to send a Minister to York to view the city's housing crisis first hand. City MP Hugh Bayley warned the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister young people were being "priced out of their own city" by spiralling property prices
York's Michelle Mooring spurred England to victory over 'auld enemy' Scotland to retain the women's British Isles Under-25s International Bowls title in Bristol. For the second time in three matches, Mooring scored England's biggest win when she demolished
YORK City boss Chris Brass has given his first hint that the Minstermen might be ready to accept an offer of about £150,000 for Lee Bullock. Next Sunday's match at home to Huddersfield could be Bullock's last for City with Cardiff boss Lennie Lawrence
TODAY is deadline day in Leeds United's attempt to avoid administration, but even if shareholders and creditors agree to give the club more time, the future looks grim. Five successive defeats, seven games without a win and rock-bottom place in the Premiership
YORK City's abject first half display handed Northampton Town a morale-boosting victory ahead of next weekend's massive FA Cup fourth round clash with Manchester United. The Minstermen, who went into the Sixfields clash with just one defeat from their
A YORK medical publishing company is set to launch a surgical website for the "PlayStation generation" - offering access to the latest surgical procedures. Subscribers to www.surgicalskills.net will be able to view a range of illustrated surgical procedures
HOUSE prices in York continue to be a source of worry. The latest warning over the social problems caused by rapidly rising prices comes from the city's MP, Hugh Bayley. Mr Bayley is calling for a Minister from his own Government to see at first hand
WHITBY is the top place in Britain for a short break, according to a survey conducted by a website aimed at the over-50s. The coastal resort comes ahead of Edinburgh, Bath and, it has to be said, York. While we are as open to the charms of Whitby as anyone
SELBY boy James Evans is a talented fellow. And he has been rewarded with the chance to spend last weekend... examining snot and vomit. The 13-year-old gifted student was invited to travel to London on Saturday to take part in a study of the viler side
YORK City boss Chris Brass has given his first hint that the Minstermen might be ready to accept an offer of about £150,000 for Lee Bullock. Next Sunday's match at home to Huddersfield could be Bullock's last for City with Cardiff boss Lennie Lawrence
I CAN hardly believe that it has barely been six months since I left the employ of the University of York and already everyone is talking of going on strike over pay (January 15). Just wait until the university is charging £10,000 a year to study media
WHY have we become so soft? When did our Government decide that it was okay for us to be subjected to a minor form of terrorism on a daily basis? Tony Blair may have security issues that affect him and his family, but he accepted those issues when he
TRADING standards chiefs today issued an alert to the York business community over the possible return of costly website tricksters. The warning came after an official at york-england.com - formerly York Inward Investment Board - received a suspicious
TESTING times are looming for a thriving Harrogate computer outfit. The Taitec group has been chosen to provide online exam and training facilities for the world's oldest banking institution. Taitec director Phil Cartwright said he was "delighted" the
COMMUNICATIONS company NTL Home delivered a sweet surprise for two York customers. Margaret and Dennis Telford won a year's free broadband internet access. The prize arrived inside a lucky Christmas pudding, delivered by one of the company's technicians
York took a much reconstructed, under-strength pack to Morpeth and can hardly have expected to come away with much other than a 53-17 defeat in this re-arranged Powergen North East Two fixture. Morpeth, in third place, are still in with a promotion chance
Malton and Norton beat Morley 36-27 in a see-sawing friendly, but the performance was more important than the result. Both teams gave squad members a run-out and Malton's passed their test with flying colours. Half-backs Matt Miers and David Webster showed
York RI fought to the bitter end but eventually went down to a second-half penalty at Roundheagians on Saturday. RI had led in the first half but the hosts hit back to win 16-13 and take the Yorkshire Three points. Late changes by RI brought in Steve
York RI fought to the bitter end but eventually went down to a second-half penalty at Roundheagians on Saturday. RI had led in the first half but the hosts hit back to win 16-13 and take the Yorkshire Three points. Late changes by RI brought in Steve
Harrogate struggled to find form as they suffered their fifth defeat in a row against a determined Newbury side. The North Yorkshire side crashed 31-17 in National League Two, having been hindered by a first-half yellow card to centre Duncombe and later
High-flyers Castleford Panthers deservedly took the Arriva Trains Conference division two spoils from their visit to Thanet Road with a 35-8 win - but hosts York Acorn can justifiably feel aggrieved by the final scoreline. The Blue and Golds didn't play
SCOURING the streets for the vulnerable and needy, Susan Broster and her team are often the first point of contact for the homeless in York. But under new Whitehall cutbacks, and the subsequent drop in funding from City of York Council, the team itself
WHEN Tiggy the Dalmatian had her spine snapped in two by a kick from a horse, putting her to sleep seemed the kindest thing to do. But her devoted owner Maria Barnes-Jones never gave up hope that her ten-year-old pet would make a full recovery. Secretary
A YORK councillor has slammed the city's refuse collectors after piles of rubbish were left abandoned in the streets. The Evening Press reported on Saturday that residents in Filey Terrace, Upper Newborough Street and Ratcliffe Street were outraged when
BUSINESS leaders today backed our campaign to save the York Odeon - saying closure would be a blow to trade. Pubs and shops situated near the Blossom Street picture house benefit from cinema-goers before and after screenings. Adam Sinclair, chairman of
Scarborough midfielder Scott Kerr made sure it was all hands to the pump to get Saturday's Conference match on so he could serve his suspension. The heavily waterlogged Seamer Road pitch looked unplayable at 10.30am after snow and heavy rain overnight
A ROYAL Marine who fought in Iraq was named today as the man who died in a crash on the A64 in North Yorkshire at the weekend. Anthony Keith Clarke, 23, believed to be from the York area, was killed when his car came off the dual carriageway near the
It's nice when your kids bring little chums home from school. It gives you a different perspective on their lives. You see them as their peers see them instead of as a sleep-deprived mum (through drooping eyelids encrusted with mascara circa New Year's
THREE police officers in North Yorkshire have been taken off front line duties while misconduct allegations are investigated. In a report, Superintendent Tim Madgwick, who heads the force's complaints and professional standards department, said one officer
YORK City player-boss Chris Brass is calling on Jon Parkin to bounce back from a "below-par" performance at Northampton. Parkin scored an own goal in Saturday's 2-1 defeat and endured a difficult afternoon at Sixfields but Brass believes the 21-year-old
THE family of a missing schoolgirl this afternoon reacted with joy to news that she was safe and well. Relieved relatives told the Evening Press that they were "thrilled to bits" that Zara Thornber, 15, had been found unharmed in London. A nationwide
Dringhouses reclaimed top spot in the Leeper Hare York and District League as all the premier division games went to form. 'Houses won 3-0 at Rufforth to take advantage of the fact previous leaders Pocklington were without a game. Shane Forrest scored
Easingwold continue to run away with the division two title as their 4-0 win at Fulford maintainen their 100 per cent record. However, the contest for the second promotion spot is still up for grabs with five teams in contention. Wilberfoss remain second
White Horse slipped up in the division three promotion race as Lee Jackson struck a late winner for hosts LNER Builders to defy the form book. Scott Griffiths deservedly put White Horse ahead but this only spurred on the Builders Simon Hudson in the White
THERE was little indication during Scarborough's 2-2 draw against Woking on Saturday of the mayhem that has broken out at the McCain Stadium since the Seadog's FA Cup replay win on Wednesday. It was a scrappy encounter, with minds turned - for at least
Glenn Naylor earned his second match ball of the season after scoring all three goals in Harrogate Town's 3-2 defeat of Vauxhall Motors. The in-form striker netted two identical goals on 20 and 38 minutes with a third a minute from the final whistle to
