YORK has always been crucial to the railways, and the railways have long been crucial to York. Since Victorian entrepreneur George Hudson succeeded in his vow to "mek all t'railways come t'York" this has been a railway city. York is central to GNER's
THE soldiers of 2 Signals Regiment were made Freemen of the City of York for their part in battling the floods - and last week the county's firefighters won their own recognition, in the form of a certificate of commendation on behalf of every local council
First birthday celebrations will bring special spicy cheer to our Hospice 2000 Appeal. For the "baby" in this case is an Indian restaurant, which is going to donate all proceeds from a celebratory meal on Thursday, March 1 to help St Leonard's achieve
A 49-year-old woman was subjected to a serious sexual assault near her home in York, police said today. The woman received slight injuries, but was left extremely shaken by what officers have called a "particularly nasty" attack. The incident happened
Work on building flood defences in Ryedale cannot start until October at the earliest. And the Environment Agency says it can only undertake limited maintenance work on the River Derwent in the meantime because of funding shortages. Agency officer Tom
The final of the York League Team Knock-Out will be between Shepherds and Minster Inn. Shepherds defeated York RI Kings 4-2 while in the other semi-final first division Minster whitewashed second division Nowhere Men 6-0. After draws on the top two boards
A dread Leicester day ended York Ladies' Vivienne Trophy interest. Appearing in their first quarter-final York perished 93-79 to Leicester, but they can take heart from advancing further than ever before. The York ranks prevailed at home, but were unable
North Yorkshire pub landlady Julie Cade has won second prize in a national competition to find Britain's tastiest steak pie. Julie, of the Jenny Wren, at Beal, near Selby, was among six pub chefs battling for the coveted award at the national final in
Two men and a woman were being questioned today after being arrested in connection with the series of letter bomb attacks in North Yorkshire and other parts of the country over the past two months. Three devices were found, including one bound for an
A man suspected of suffering from throat cancer who spent two years watching his wife die from the same illness was killed when his car was in collision with a parked lorry. Thomas Raynard, 69, of Helmsley Lane, Woodlesford, Leeds, died instantly from
A shop worker subjected to a terrifying ordeal by knife-wielding masked robbers was back at work today refusing to "give in". Mother-of-two Judith Harland, 55, was on her own last night in Ye Olde Chocolate Box, in Kirkgate, Tadcaster, when the robbers
A probe is under way today into a mysterious 'earth tremor' which hit the North Yorkshire coastline. Several homes in Scarborough, Whitby and Osgodby were shaken by the tremor, and police were inundated with reports that windows had been damaged. The
Fans will have a rare chance to see a rugby league legend in action tonight as York Wasps coach Lee Crooks continues his surprise return to the playing arena. The former Great Britain prop forward will be on the bench alongside new signing Chris Rhodes
The body of a man found in Selby Canal has been identified as that of Paul Smith, who went missing from his caravan home a month ago. The body was spotted in the canal yesterday afternoon by an off-duty police officer out jogging. The grim discovery was
Selby auction mart looks set to go ahead tomorrow despite the foot and mouth scare. Peter Cornforth, the chairman of the Selby Livestock Auction Market, said today: "As far as I know we are free to hold the market tomorrow and Saturday. "Farmers have
THIS country has become the dumping ground of Europe and the Government must get its act together if there is going to be a semblance of agriculture left. Europe has at last admitted what we have known for a long time, namely that BSE was not confined
Fans will have a rare chance to see a rugby league legend in action tonight as York Wasps coach Lee Crooks continues his surprise return to the playing arena. The former Great Britain prop forward will be on the bench alongside new signing Chris Rhodes
FARMERS are reeling from the latest shock to hit their industry, as a devastating livestock disease made its first appearance in Britain for 20 years. And a leading pig industry figure revealed one of the animals involved in the foot-and-mouth outbreak
THE Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has published draft regulations on cattle TB intended to clarify and strengthen controls over the disease. The changes proposed would: - require laboratories which identify the M bovis organism in any mammal
INTERNET-surfing farmers can now apply for new cattle passports on line. The launch of the Cattle Tracing System (CTS) Online will also allow farmers, cattle markets and slaughterhouse operators to view the data held on their cattle. The new services
PIG producers are reminded that the application period for the Pig Industry Restructuring Scheme (Outgoers) closes on March 2. Applications received on or after March 2 will not be accepted. Applicants are reminded by MAFF that it is their responsibility
The Evening Press campaign is launched today on thisisyork to secure faster trains, better stations and more jobs for York by backing GNER's bid for the new East Coast Main Line franchise. After months of stalling by the Government and the Strategic Rail
This week Julian's column is written by Stephen Lewis: I GOT my bike out at the weekend. It's not something I do often - too much trouble untangling it from the lawnmower and the rest of the junk cluttering up my garden shed. But there it was at last,
Whistling Dixie, who bypassed a tempting engagement at Doncaster yesterday, travels to Kempton tomorrow and is fancied to land the first of four televised races on Channel 4. The Mary Reveley-trained gelding bids for the Coral Eurobet Showcase Handicap
The Evening Press campaign is launched today on thisisyork to secure faster trains, better stations and more jobs for York by backing GNER's bid for the new East Coast Main Line franchise. After months of stalling by the Government and the Strategic Rail
WE are concerned that Dr Damien Downing's article on the MMR vaccination was inaccurate ('The Experts', February 5). The MMR vaccination was introduced in Britain in 1988 to protect children against measles, mumps and german measles (rubella). It has
THE US and UK raids on Iraq appear to make it likely that the Prime Minister will agree to the Son of Star Wars missile defence scheme when he meets President Bush at the end of the week. To assist in the defence of the USA, Britain, and Yorkshire in
Tea dances and potted palms, fancy cakes and a quartet are making a grand return to a top North Yorkshire hotel. Harrogate's four-star Majestic is polishing up its ballroom floor for the dances, once a highlight of the town's social scene in its heyday
Beleaguered Heworth's season continues to go from bad to worse with the prospect of relegation to the National Conference League second division looming large on the horizon. Having just lost star forward Jason Gatus to York Wasps, fellow packman Dan
The "superhuman" efforts of North Yorkshire police officers during the November floods have been praised by Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary. In his annual report, HMI Dan Crompton also praised the force's crime-busting success which maintains
Ryedale trees are taking to the skies this month...and no, we're not pulling your trunk! About 500 tonnes of timber is being harvested at Dalby Forest, near Pickering, and, because of uneven ground, the Forestry Commission is having to airlift the lot
Children in Yorkshire and the Humber will benefit from a boost of more than £2 million to their out-of-school activities. In its biggest single roll-out of grants to children's out-of-school hours activities projects nationally, the New Opportunities
No less than a dozen York-based bowls players have set up a Yorkshire Ladies' bid for April jewel delight. The talented 12 were among the Yorkshire team that toppled Suffolk to reach the final of the Atherley Trophy against either Berkshire or Devon in
Staff at a York legal firm reckon raising cash for good causes is just 'pants'. Burn and Co has replaced its trademark company flag that usually flutters in Lendal, York, with a pair of Y-fronts - all in aid of Comic Relief Red Nose Day on March 16. Buying
York City junior Chris Hogg was poised for more international recognition tonight. Central defender Hogg, skipper of City's Under-16s, is named in the England Under-15 team taking on Holland at Crawley Town FC, kick-off 8pm. The clash, part of a six-match
York health bosses have agreed to pay damages to a handicapped teenager whose family say suffered brain damage during his birth at a city hospital. The exact amount of damages in the case will be decided by solicitors working for York Health Services
As the Evening Press backs the GNER bid, transport reporter DAN RUTSTEIN explains how passengers would benefit. 'GNER offer a superior service to any other domestic train operator... we would be extremely disappointed if the franchise were to be awarded
A RETIRED North Yorkshire farmer has invented a device which could help reduce flooding risks and pollution - while keeping arable land fertile and productive. Charles Creyke, from near Thirsk, has come up with a way of reducing the surface run-off from
TWENTY-two organisations, including the Country Land and Business Association and the RSPCA have expressed their concerns to the Government about draft proposals for smaller abattoirs. The letter states that the statutory proposals do not go far enough
RILLINGTON ON January 17, Rillington Young Farmers enjoyed a visit to the workshop of local farrier, Martin Rushworth. The club was given a demonstration to show how both a set of modern-day horse shoes and traditional work-horse shoes are made. Despite
DRIFFIELD Forward on February 15 were 233 pigs (including 42 sows/boars). Pigs: gilts to 75kgs to 94.5p/kg (89.5p), 76-85kgs to 89p (87.6p), boars to 75kgs to 92.5p (82.3p), 76-82kgs to 83p (80p), others to 91.5p (81.6p); sows to £141.75/head or 45p (
