COUNCILLORS have backed plans which will see two York schools unite. Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School and English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School, which take pupils from the Acomb, Holgate, Dringhouses, Woodthorpe, Westfield and Micklegate
THE public inquiry into plans to expand the University of York's campus could run into September, it has been revealed. The four weeks set aside for the inquiry - which is due to start next month - may not be long enough to hear all the objections and
I HAVE decided to go in for a new hobby. Collecting something or other is often the way, so how about a collection of loaded logic? When gamblers wish to cheat, they load their dice in order to fix the roll. People in a tight corner do much the same with
It was a budget which threw only a few welcome sops to a few people. But this is no time for dancing in the streets, says DUNCAN MEREDITH, of chartered accountants Garbutt & Elliott of York. THIS was never going to be a tax raising budget, but the
DEEP suspicion that Chancellor Gordon Brown's Budget was more of a pre-Prime Ministerial event aimed at his own party than an economic one was expressed today by the business community of York and north and east Yorkshire. Some clauses brought smiles
NOT good enough. That was the verdict of York estate agent Kevin Hollinrake on the rise in the inheritance tax threshold. Mr Hollinrake, joint chief executive of Hunters Property Group, said the increase would be surpassed by the rise in property prices
JACK ARCHER, 86, of Lindsey Avenue, Acomb, York, said he was satisfied but not overwhelmed by the budget. Mr Archer, who worked at York Carriageworks before he retired, welcomed the free nationwide bus travel for pensioners, which is to be introduced
I AM York born and bred, and during my childhood I recall local bus services in York run by West Yorkshire as being frequent, well used and reasonably priced. When I compare prices of buses in Hull with those in York it is a very different story. I believe
I READ with interest John Galvin's latest letter asking for an explanation of the advantages to residents of York of the "super bus". Normally following this sort of request, the commercial company involved, a council spokesperson, not forgetting the
AS I recall, the sewer in Bishopthorpe Road, York, was repaired back in the early 1980s. Of course, in those days the traffic was diverted down Ebor Street (since blocked by new housing), along Cherry Street and up Vine Street to re-join "Bishy" Road.
WITH regard to the mayhem caused by the closure of part of Bishopthorpe Road, maybe Terry Avenue could be opened as it was for last year's Royal Ascot racing festival on Knavesmire? Even if it were only for taxis, it would at least give those of us who
MANY of the points that Philip Crowe makes will be dealt with by the public inquiry into the plans for Heslington East starting on April 25 ("New campus unsustainable", Letters, March 21). But he cannot get away with his assertion that "not many" of the
I AM writing in response to Richard Shepherd's letter headlined "Shoddy planning" (March 17). We have received positive confirmation from other residents living in Howard Drive, Rawcliffe, York, that the garden waste and recycling leaflets were indeed
MEMBERS of York Whitehawks roller hockey club would desperately like to see an ice-rink in York. After our recent trip to Sheffield Ice Arena we feel there is a great demand for this facility in York. It's proved to be a great success in Sheffield and
THESE four-legged crime fighters attracted a lot of attention when they paid a visit to York. Police horses have become an unusual sight in the county because North Yorkshire Police no longer has a mounted section. But this team from West Yorkshire Police
ORGANISERS are still hoping York's Big Wheel will be up and running by early next month - despite delays in bringing it to the city. The Yorkshire Wheel will give tourists and residents a bird's eye view of York from its site in the grounds of the National
THIS woman attacked other people with a gas ring, a metal bar and a knife during two shocking incidents, a court heard. On her 21st birthday, Michelle Fining set about a man with learning difficulties as he walked home along Stockton Lane, York. She hit
"WE will make a decision." That was the message to Arc Light campaigners from City of York Council leader Steve Galloway, as protests begin to grow in the areas shortlisted to possibly house the York homeless centre. Coun Galloway urged city residents
After the disappointment of Tuesday night's 1-0 defeat by promotion rivals Crystal Palace, Leeds United boss Kevin Blackwell got some better news last night. Eirik Bakke, Frazer Richardson and Joel Griffiths completed their first full games for some time
YORK Acorn ARLC joint-coach Alfie Hill admits his side's fixture pile-up could hamper their run-in - but he has not ruled out a second successive promotion. The Blue and Golds, who rose from National Conference division two last season, are presently
SERIOUSLY overweight children in York and Selby could be given stomach surgery on the NHS, health chiefs revealed today, as it emerged as many as 7,000 youngsters in the area may be obese. According to national figures, 16 per cent of all children between
CRUMBS. McVitie the wandering ferret has enjoyed quite an adventure. While his relations are more inclined to spend their time down rabbit holes, McVitie wanted to see the big city. He certainly has a nose for luxury, hobnobbing with the folk at the Judges
TITLE hopefuls Selby Warriors will have one eye elsewhere as they end their campaign in Pennine League division three on Saturday at home to already relegated Thornton. Selby are second on points-difference behind Littleborough - whose only remaining
YORK Acorn ARLC joint-coach Alfie Hill admits his side's fixture pile-up could hamper their run-in - but he has not ruled out a second successive promotion. The Blue and Golds, who rose from National Conference division two last season, are presently
MORE than 350 pupils from eight York primary schools boosted their knowledge of maths. The students, all eight and nine-year-olds from Year Four, yesterday took part in a variety of workshops at a maths fair, at Goodricke College, hosted by the University
A HOLLYWOOD leading light has demanded an end to York's parking nightmare, the Diary can reveal today. But which one? Has taxi driver Robert De Niro hit out at the double yellow lines on Davygate? Did Arnold Schwarzenegger get in his Vauxhall and declare
SINGLE mum Jane Benson said she was broadly pleased with the budget announcement, but said not enough was being done to help disenchanted youngsters. She welcomed the 14 per cent increase in the child tax credit, and the boost to the Child Trust Fund
CHANCELLOR Gordon Brown's tenth budget was given a mixed reception by York and North Yorkshire politicians. York Labour MP Hugh Bayley praised measures to deal with the environment and donations at the age of seven for child trust funds but, in the city
YORK City boss Billy McEwan is hoping to add to what he believes could be the smallest squad in the Conference this week. The recent loan departures of first-year professionals David Stockdale, Ashley Winn and Stephen Baynes mean 13 players have left
RICHARD Connell-Smith's excellent defence of the bus information service (Letters, March 17) illustrates both the short-sighted nature of cuts made by the Liberal Democrat-run City of York Council and the folly of the Labour Government's push for "efficiencies
TWO exciting pieces of information dropped quietly though my letterbox over the weekend, one from City of York Council informing me how much extra it is going to charge me for the council tax and the other from the Liberal Democrats telling me "Why it
WE have today received the council tax demand for 2006-2007, and have noted that the Huntington Parish Council part has increased by a whopping 11.67 per cent, the largest of any of the York parishes. Can someone tell me why this is, and also why Huntington
WHEN I fell off my bicycle in Tadcaster Road, York, opposite St George's Place, on March 15, each and every one who came to my aid was kind, generous and unsung. They took my cycle home, stayed with me until the ambulance came and called my husband. When
I REALLY must take issue with a comment made by Maxine Gordon in her restaurant review in Saturday's Evening Press (March 18). What on earth is "a vegetarian that eats fish"? There is no such thing! Vegetarians do not eat the flesh of any animal on land
PROPOSALS to halve night time GP cover across York and Selby have been heavily criticised by the former chairman of the body which once ran out-of-hours doctor care in the region. Dr James MacLeod, a York GP who was chairman of North Yorkshire Emergency
THREE brothers have paid tribute to a "loveable rogue" who tragically died after an incident in a York street. Dave, John and Paul Williams told mourners how their brother, Mike, was a party animal with a spiritual side, who had turned his life around
A TRAVELLING ferret has returned home after a round trip of more than 15 miles. The Evening Press reported last week that a ferret had spent a few nights at the Judges Lodgings Hotel, in Lendal, York. Staff said he "looked French", and named the little
YORK'S police chief honoured his officers for acts of bravery, determination and professionalism, in a poignant ceremony as the death knell was sounded for the county's police force. Chief Superintendent Tim Madgwick commended officers and members of
CAMPAIGNERS are calling for major changes to the proposed new blueprint for York's Castle area when councillors debate it tonight. The Castle Area Campaign (CAC), which played a leading role in the battle to defeat the original Coppergate Riverside scheme
RIVERSIDE were given a hard time before defeating Nestl Rowntree 6-3 in men's division one of the York Badminton League. The match points total of 287-283 shows the closeness of the tie, but assured play from Geoff Oxley and Craig Dobson saw Riverside
YORK City boss Billy McEwan is hoping to add to what he believes could be the smallest squad in the Conference this week. The recent loan departures of first-year professionals David Stockdale, Ashley Winn and Stephen Baynes mean 13 players have left
HEMINGBROUGH Cricket Club's legal bid to get their first team re-instated to the Hunters the estate agent York and District Cricket League has failed. The decision not to re-elect Hemingbrough made by the member clubs at the league's annual meeting has
OUR children should be looking ahead to a long and healthy life. Medical advances ought to ensure that this generation lives longer than any of its predecessors. Yet too many youngsters are already eating and idling their way to an early grave. Thousands
As the BBC dramatises the plight of childless couples seeking fertility treatment, CHRIS TITLEY and JO HAYWOOD find true stories are just as powerful. UNTIL today, television's face of fertility boasted a Groucho Marx moustache sprouting beneath an outsize
EVERY year consumers across the UK splash out their hard- earned cash on cards, flowers and special gifts to give to their mothers on Mother's Day. Consumer Direct is encouraging people to understand what their rights are if things don't go as planned
LAMBOURN trainer Mick Channon can make an instant impact at Southwell tomorrow, on day two of the Flat turf season, with a colt who looks set to enjoy a profitable campaign. South Cape, who had only three races last year, showed a useful level of ability
