Matthew Wood scored an epic double century at Headingley today as Yorkshire batted on against Warwickshire. Yorkshire declared at 408 for six immediately Wood had struck the boundary which took him to 200 off 339 balls with 23 classic fours. This left
Racing by Tom O'Ryan Dark Moondancer, quoted as high as 14/1 with one leading firm of bookmakers today, promises to be the value bet in tomorrow's Pertemps St Leger at Doncaster. The final Classic race of the season is hardly vintage and with question
A North Yorkshire head teacher has warned that standards are under threat as more and more is demanded of schools armed with fewer resources. Speaking at Easingwold School's annual prize giving ceremony, head Peter Fletcher said it had enjoyed record
York scientist has revealed for the first time how brain teamwork allows people to recognise one another. Professor Andy Young says that when you look down a crowded street and recognise a friend among hundreds of strangers, several different parts of
A York open-top bus tour company ran buses with bald tyres and broken speedometers, a public inquiry heard. In total, seventeen defects were found in the four buses operated by Viking Tours which were inspected. One prohibition notice was given out to
Workers from York's council-run museums have made an impassioned plea to councillors: save our jobs. Staff went on strike over the August Bank Holiday weekend in an attempt to make the council rethink new staffing proposals, which do away with extra pay
Few players make the successful transition from one end of the pitch to the other. But one man who has endured the pitfalls and enjoyed the glory of both will be one of the main barriers City will next have to surmount. Wrexham's Dean Spink has featured
Club captain Tony Barras is primed for a senior comeback as York City embark on an 'owe, owe, heaven' mission. After a dazzling win at Walsall City manager Alan Little is determined for a repeat show at home to Wrexham tomorrow to pay back the Bootham
Sneak-in burglaries are now accounting for one-in-three break-ins in York and police are warning that criminals are changing the way they operate because of successful crime prevention campaigns. Target hardening, including better door and window locks
Skeletons found at a deserted Wolds village have revealed the truth about medieval Tykes - they were hard-working types who did most of the heavy graft. By contrast, Scottish men were lazybones who let their women do all the heavy back-breaking work.
Lorry drivers who block the A64 while waiting to go through central reservation gaps were warned today that they face prosecution for dangerous driving. And traffic cops promised they will make the issue a top priority after shocking video evidence of
Two giant superstores plan to swap sites in York, generating around 200 new jobs. B&Q wants to build a monster store on the MFI site in Hull Road as part of a £16 million re-development scheme. And the furniture giant MFI wants to move into B&
Goalkeeper John Stancliffe, son of York City's youth team coach Paul, is one step away from netting his first taste of senior action with Scarborough. The 17-year-old has been promoted to Boro's number two 'keeper, behind Tony Elliott, following the knee
