On hearing of Ken Livingstone's candidature, Frank Dobson is supposed to have said "The ego has landed". Ken could reply: "The placeman cometh." N Rigg, Park Avenue, New Earswick, York. Converted for the new archive on 30 June 2000. Some images and formatting
In spite of computers and so-called rapid communications systems, Selby District Council has dropped a clanger in its latest public notice (February 23). Those interested are informed that: "A schedule of the additional proposed changes is available for
How I sympathise with your 16- year-old correspondent Sarah Douglas. If only some forward-thinking person would open a venue for under 18s - no alcohol or drugs, where they could dance the night away, and discuss, in the process, that if you get the adrenaline
Pro aids Emma's Curtis Cup bid Malton and Norton Golf Club professional Steve Robinson has switched his attentions to the international scene this winter. Divided loyalties There will be a fair few motorsport fans who will be unsure as to who to support
Cricket stumped Top comedian Jimmy Cricket has apologised to the audience at his problem-hit York show. By Jimmy! Barbican's Irish show out of luck York concert-goers hoped for merry entertainment at a show called When Irish Eyes Are Smiling. Village
New Earswick All Blacks are to host the first Arthur Rhodes Haulage Rugby league Interworks competition of the Millennium. Last year's event, won by Acorn, was held at Clifton Park but of five clubs contacted this time, only New Earswick replied. The
Dato Star will bid to bridge a 19-year gap at Cheltenham on Tuesday, by becoming the first horse since the legendary Sea Pigeon in 1981 to bring the Champion Hurdle back to North Yorkshire. The good news is that Dato Star is in the pink of condition.
North Yorkshire's Paul Ingle is predicting toil and trouble for his nemesis Prince Naseem when the Sheffield superstar defends his version of the world featherweight crown against South Africa's Vuyani Bungu tonight. Scarborough ace Ingle will be at ringside
The final matches of the York Exhibition Hotel Group League season saw the division one champions, Shepherds 'A', recording a slender 5-4 win over nearest contenders Dringhouses. From a Dringhouses point of view the result took on more disappointment
The story of Simon White and his family is truly heart-warming. Having suffered the terrible misfortune of being diagnosed with leukaemia, his luck changed. His sister was found to be the one-in-a-million bone marrow match he needed. This is a truly remarkable
Highways chiefs are set to close another gap on the A64 - serving an entrance to a farm at Askham Bryan College, near York. But some local residents and motorists remain deeply unhappy about the Highways Agency's refusal to shut the notorious gap in the
A 1979 picture of the Bachelors: they have apologised and sent June a copy of their album after she complained about the quality of theur show York concert-goers hoped for merry entertainment at a show called When Irish Eyes Are Smiling. But all one party
The NSPCC needs more teams to take part in our March 2000 Northern Region Darts Marathon to support local child protection teams and projects across the north. The NSPCC needs as many pubs, clubs and groups of individuals as possible to field teams of
I have heard of road rage, but I recently encountered car wash rage. Because there was a car already in Sainsbury's car wash, I parked near its entrance and went to the kiosk to buy a token. On returning I was addressed by a very irate woman in a car
Well of course Julian Cole is mystified by the popularity of Heartbeat ('Slotting In On Sunday', March 3), he's n'but a bairn. Yes the storylines are weak, there's no sex and violence, and Alan Ayckbourn it ain't. But it's comfort viewing for the 50,
Shining example of selflessness The story of Simon White and his family is truly heart-warming. Having suffered the terrible misfortune of being diagnosed with leukaemia, his luck changed. His sister was found to be the one-in-a-million bone marrow match
St Lawrence WMC beat Woolpack 7-3 to secure what seems a safe third place in Yorplas Sunday Pool League. Pete Harris won 2-0 for Woolpack but Mick Surtees, Dave Jacques and Gary Gunnell did likewise for Saints. Spread Eagle moved another step clear at
Pocklington Coach Works director Fran Johnson with one of the new Jaguar hospitality trailers There will be a fair few motorsport fans who will be unsure as to who to support when the new Formula One race season gets underway tomorrow. Many have favourite
Steve Robinson is helping Emma Duggleby's bid for a place in the curtis Cup team Malton and Norton Golf Club professional Steve Robinson has switched his attentions to the international scene this winter. He has been working with Malton's Emma Duggleby
The Moss family of Riccall, near Selby, are looking forward to a free summer holiday after winning a top prize in our exciting Passport to Fun competition. Ian Moss, 46, who found he had a lucky number in his Evening Press, said he had been stunned to
Pensioner Joan Merryweather has been left overjoyed at receiving a letter from the Queen Mother after reminding her of her visit to York in 1926. Mrs Merryweather, 77, of York and District Pensioner's Association, has always treasured a letter her own
Progress in tackling over-grazing at a North York Moors beauty spot will be outlined to the National Park Authority's park services committee next week. At Thursday's meeting, committee members will also be asked to agree to let sporting rights on Levisham
Have a heart, Julian Well of course Julian Cole is mystified by the popularity of Heartbeat ('Slotting In On Sunday', March 3), he's n'but a bairn. Car wash rage I have heard of road rage, but I recently encountered car wash rage. Plight of youngsters
For his 40th birthday, leukaemia patient Simon White is set to receive the ultimate present from his older sister - the gift of life. Heather Parker, 42, described by doctors as a "one- in-a-million bone marrow match", is to undergo the donor operation
Adam, left, and Lewis Brady in their Village People costume which they will be wearing at the party to raise money for James O'Connell A Community is rallying round in showbiz style to help brave York youngster James O'Connell, who has gone back to school
Top comedian Jimmy Cricket has apologised to the audience at his problem-hit York show. The Barbican Centre concert was called When Irish Eyes are Smiling - but there were no tears of joy by the end. It was labelled " the worst, most unprofessional event
