Britain's wartime civil defence workers are being commemorated at an exhibition during Remembrance weekend. But civil defence has a vital role in the future too, its organiser told CHRIS TITLEY. SAY the words "civil defence" and the image conjured up
THE RJF-Homes Beckett Football League first division is shaping into a three-horse race after Aislaby United and Union Rovers both won to move to within a point of leaders Black Swan, Pickering. Rovers, who have a game in hand, beat fourth-placed champions
IN THE shadows of York Minster, a bearded figure stands amid the massed throng. He casts a ghostly glance back towards Stonegate, which is where some say he was born. He can't say for sure himself, reasoning that he was a bit young at the time to recall
YORK Minster has hosted many auspicious and unusual ceremonies in the last 800 years. But it will never have seen anything quite like today's memorial service. Richard Whiteley lived a life as colourful as one of his Countdown jackets. Today that life
THE new face of Nestl Rowntree was a member of one of the brightest year groups at his York school, one of his former teachers said today. He revealed that two of the city's top bosses now hail from the same talented set at Fulford School. Paul Grimwood
TWO people had a miraculous escape after their car struck another vehicle and vaulted into a ditch on the A64 at York. The pair had to be cut from their Citroen vehicle by firefighters after being in collision with a Vauxhall Astra at about 8.45pm last
A HOUSEHOLDER told today how his home was "bombarded" by glowing firework debris during York's controversial Guy Fawkes display. Bryan Oxley said the explosions near his house in Grove View, Clifton - which had come without any warning - made the windows
YORK Acorn's promotion chances in National Conference division one will come under the microscope once again on Saturday in a top-of-the-table humdinger at West Hull. Nevertheless, player/assistant-coach Darren Callaghan is confident his side will be
COUNTDOWN co-host Carol Vorderman was this afternoon expected to pay an emotional tribute to Richard Whiteley during a memorial service at York Minster. Thousands of guests were expected to attend the event, many dressed in cheerful colours - "as Richard
THE disappointment of Tuesday night's late postponement may yet be tempered by a loan signing if York City manager Billy McEwan can arrange a deal before Friday. McEwan has been trying to bring in some fresh legs to the defence and midfield for several
WE decided to visit York to join in the celebrations for the Guy Fawkes Festival and to do some shopping. We were thrilled with the festivities and the street entertainment and we gazed in wonder at the lighting of the Minster, highlighting as it did
I'VE just read the letters in your paper about the fireworks (November 8). I was very disappointed there was not one letter in support of the fantastic display. I watched it with family and friends and we all agreed that it was absolutely superb. Maybe
FOLLOWING the success of this year's council fireworks display, I thought your readers may like to know of another event in the run-up to Christmas. City of York Council is organising a drinking contest in a brewery if anybody is interested. Unfortunately
FOLLOWING the fireworks fiasco it is to be hoped that Messrs Galloway and Co never try planning a trip to a brewery or a brothel. Peter Newton, Montague Street, South Bank, York. Updated: 09:16 Thursday, November 10, 2005
LAST weekend saw the start of the 2005/06 hunting season. Thousands of people were out supporting their local hunts in Yorkshire. Hunts have pledged to go out and hunt within the law this season, to retain the infrastructure of hunts and hunting, and
THE open-air ice rink, together with the festive lights, make way for a truly "Dickensian Christmas" with all that entails. However, I shudder to think what it might mean in this new age of a compensation culture and continued health and safety requirements
IN response to Canon Sykes (Letters, November 4), I wish to express my disgust at the remarks aimed at Terry Smith, of Classic Cuts Barbers Shop, in Heworth, York. After endless time and effort devoted to helping victims of crime, these comments go against
HERE'S an insight into the bizarre world of planning in York. Some time ago building firm George Wimpy was given the go ahead by City of York Council to build houses in Osbaldwick. As part of its preparations for the build, Wimpy dug swales, or lagoons
YORK Central is the preferred site of City's new super stadium, the football club revealed today. The Evening Press can reveal a team of consultants, employed by City of York Council, are carrying out a study to see if the massive brownfield site behind
If you didn't catch a glimpse of York's fireworks display, here's the next best thing. Site visitor Keith Walden captured these images which he sent to My York News to share with you all. You can follow the debate about the controversial display here&
Platform 4 Theatre is a freelance theatre company that interprets railways now and in the past. the company has been dedicated to the National Railway Museum in York since it first performed there at Easter 1991. Platform 4 Theatre is funded by the NRM's
Spectators watched the council fireworks display, but unfortunately the spectacular display was spoilt by the lack of people watching. For that real magic you do want a crowd around to share the atmosphere. Editor's note: What was your experience of Bonfire
YORK City Knights have pulled off a major coup with the signing of former Wakefield forward Rob Spicer. The Evening Press revealed last week that the National League Two champions were on the trail of the 21-year-old back-rower, who has played in Super
Crow Wood, a horse well-known to York racegoers, gets his chance to prove himself at the home of National Hunt racing tomorrow. The gelding, trained at Norton by John Quinn, heads to Cheltenham for the first day of the prestigious Paddy Power meeting
HEMINGBROUGH have been booted out of the Hunters York and District Senior Cricket League - instead of taking their place in the premier division. For much of last summer the club looked on course for promotion from division one to the top-flight but were
TRANSPORT Secretary Alistair Darling gave an official seal of approval to York-based GNER's new Mallard trains, as the last of the rebuilt carriages entered passenger service on the East Coast Main Line. The £30 million, two-year rebuild - the biggest
BRANDED!, the York-based firm of European trade mark attorneys, has heralded a move to reduce fees for filing EU-wide trade mark applications. The European Commission has decided to cut the charge by the Community Trade Marks Office for the filing, registration
A MAJOR new independent accountancy practice has issued a rallying cry, as two of York and North Yorkshire's longest-established firms merge. JWP Creers is being formed through the merger of Selby-based JW Pickles & Co and Creers of York. There will
RUSSELL MARTIN has been appointed as the new director, people and organisation, at Norwich Union Life in York, replacing John Ainley who becomes group human resources director at Aviva. Russell, who takes up his new role on February 1, is currently human
THERE really is such a thing as a free lunch. If you don't believe that then ask Andy Milson, who is among the Venturefest Yorkshire organisers who are offering free exhibition space for start-up businesses. The room is being made available at the 2006
BLAIR Loses. That's not a headline we are used to reading. The Prime Minister has faced extensive public opposition on several key issues, from war on Iraq to school reform. So it is ironic that his first Parliamentary defeat was inflicted on a measure
YORK City Knights have pulled off a major coup with the signing of former Wakefield forward Rob Spicer. The Evening Press revealed last week that the National League Two champions were on the trail of the 21-year-old back-rower, who has played in Super
A POLICE officer's exemplary career ended in shame and resignation after he breached a court order only days after it was imposed for stalking his former girlfriend. York's licensing officer, David Boag, who has been a PC for 27 years, pleaded guilty
ONE of York's best-known charities has moved home, after a battle with the council to fix a broken lift. Disabled children's charity Snappy said inadequate facilities at its former base at the council-run Burton Stone Community Centre had forced it to
FULFILLING a childhood dream has helped to kick off a massive charity appeal. Radio York breakfast presenter Allan Watkiss got behind the wheel of a First bendy bus at Elvington airfield to do his bit to launch Children In Need 2005 in our area - and
York Indoor Bowls Club moved into the fourth round of the Denny Cup with a surprisingly easy 77-54 victory, including three rink wins, over Blackpool Newton Hall. At home, Michael Bruce's four scored a five on the fifth end followed by a three to lead
A NORTH Yorkshire Labour MP who helped bring about Tony Blair's first Parliamentary defeat said today the Prime Minister would have to listen to his backbenchers from now on. Selby MP John Grogan was one of the 49 Labour rebels who defied the Whips to
SALLY Locker and Yvonne Pearson steered York University Staff Club to a 6-3 victory over Market Weighton in ladies division two of the York Badminton League. Their seven and eight win over Tracey Howbridge and Julie Stephenson proved crucial as YUSC were
PEOPLE power has prevailed over plans to concrete a green space in the heart of Selby. The proposals to extend a Morrisons superstore and rebuild Selby Abbey Primary School on the James Street Recreation Ground provoked a storm of protest in the town.
HEMINGBROUGH have been booted out of the Hunters York and District Senior Cricket League - instead of taking their place in the premier division. For much of last summer the club looked on course for promotion from division one to the top-flight but were
YORK Central is the preferred site of City's new super stadium, the football club revealed today. The Evening Press can reveal a team of consultants, employed by City of York Council, are carrying out a study to see if the massive brownfield site behind
ANOTHER £5 million of lottery money down the pan. I read the article describing Janet Barnes's vision for the Museum Gardens, in York, (November 3) with mounting alarm. The last thing the gardens need is "interpretation". What is it with museum directors
THE organisers of the firework display apologised, according to the heading in the Press (November 8). What a feeble apology it was! It stated: "We are sorry if some people did not enjoy the fireworks but believe that the majority did enjoy them." I hope
IT'S another fiasco; what a cock-up, setting a new low; a dismal failure; a complete farce; it was irresponsible - quotes from York residents. It went very well, the atmosphere was great and lots of happy people - quotes from the city council. Somehow
I WAS very disappointed to see the fireworks were going to be on so early as I knew there was no way I could get back from a football match in Leeds in time to see them. However, by some strange quirk of fate, I reached the junction of the A64 and the
Liberal Democrats. Worst City of York Council ever! Pip Burke, Cavendish Grove, Osbaldwick, York. Updated: 09:16 Thursday, November 10, 2005
THANKS to a mole at the Guildhall, we had prior knowledge of the launch site for the fireworks, so we settled on the walkway outside City Screen, drinks in hand we awaited the spectacle. The view was adequate and we got the gist of the event. My anger
I HAVE to make my feelings known concerning this farcical two-weekly collection of household waste before I explode. I have no objection to recycling household rubbish, but no consideration has been given to people who are not able to take items for recycling
WHOOPEE! Burton Stone Lane from Crichton Avenue to Clifton now has an all-day bus service, while the number 6 bus is re-routed during the two weeks of road works in Gillygate, York. This bus runs every ten minutes so we can bus into town when we choose
THE disappointment of Tuesday night's late postponement may yet be tempered by a loan signing if York City manager Billy McEwan can arrange a deal before tomorrow. McEwan has been trying to bring in some fresh legs to the defence and midfield for several
YORK Acorn's promotion chances in National Conference division one will come under the microscope once again on Saturday in a top-of-the-table humdinger at West Hull. Nevertheless, player/assistant-coach Darren Callaghan is confident his side will be
NEW Earswick could be going into their home clash with Victoria Rangers with words of advice from none other than New Zealand coach Brian McLennan. The All Blacks, whose dream of shock Yorkshire Cup glory was ended by holders Drighlington last week, revert
