DOWNING Street today dismissed as "absurd" claims that the Prime Minister plans to "punish" York's outspoken Archbishop by denying him a place in the House of Lords. National newspapers have claimed Dr David Hope will be denied the peerage as "punishment
STEPHEN LEWIS finds out about a York group that helps those whose lives are crippled by irrational fear JANE had always been the type of person who was in control. A trained nurse, she had held down responsible jobs all her life, and had travelled widely
WE feel that the A64 underpass is totally unnecessary and the money could have been spent elsewhere. The only problem at Copmanthorpe was the lights which were highly dangerous. We cannot understand why they weren't removed years ago and Copmanthorpe
THE news that up to 6,000 jobs could be created by a proposed new development at Monks Cross is welcome when two of York's traditional employment opportunities, confectionery and the railways, are in long term decline. However, users of York's outer ring
THE good folk of Harrogate would not want it shouting from their elegant Georgian rooftops, so keep it under your hat. But the first written reference to a town now justly famous for its genteel teashops and healing waters was about a mugging. In September
TO borrow the spin doctor's terminology, Dr David Hope has never sung from the same hymn sheet as New Labour. No one would expect him to; no one, it seems, except the control freaks at the heart of Government. Reports that Dr Hope's automatic peerage
THE gap between the property haves and have-nots is nowhere more yawning than in the North York Moors National Park. Farm workers there can afford a mortgage of less than £39,000; yet the average price of a home is £160,000. Outsiders buying holiday cottages
A LATE goal by centre-forward Chris Smith saw Bishopthorpe through to the second round of the North Riding CFA County Cup with a 2-1 win at Ryedale SC. However, it could have been a totally different story, as Bishops nearly turned out without a recognised
South Bank moved to the top of Leeper Hare York and District League division one after a 4-3 victory over Haxby Town. Dave Hyde won the game in the second half after six goals were shared in the first. David Thompson netted a hat-trick for Haxby, but
DRINGHOUSES went clear at the top of the Leeper Hare York and District League premier division after hitting Huntington for six. Striker Mark Scoreby led the way with a hat-trick, including a penalty, after giving his side an early lead. Huntington, with
York Tourism Bureau today announced finalists in this year's annual tourism 'Oscars'. More than 1,000 nominations have been received from York's visitors and businesses around the city and the list has been whittled down to only 33. Now the judges have
YOUNG musician Rylan Holey has been offered a Choral Award by Corpus Christi College at Cambridge University. Rylan, a student at Bootham School, York, is hoping to win a place on a music degree course at the college. He said he was delighted to win the
A CONTROVERSIAL penalty denied Heworth the National Conference League division two spoils at Elm Park Way as Crosfields left with a 12-11 win. The game between two promotion-chasers was a thriller and kept the crowd entertained right up to the death.
THE average price of a home in the North York Moors National Park has soared to more than £160,000 - too much for most locals to buy, says a report. The rise, revealed in a house prices survey in the park, is 25 per cent up on last year, says Tom Gill
SWIMMERS in York have been given more good news. Following the Evening Press Save Our Swim campaign last year, councillors approved a £7 million spending programme on the Edmund Wilson, Yearsley and Barbican pools. Now more than 300 places are available
THIS parkland oasis could be the future of the Coppergate complex, say campaigners. The image, of the York Tomorrow Coppergate scheme, was one of five schemes shown to the public in Parliament Street. Members of the Castle Area Campaign, who are urging
The foot and mouth outbreak has been controlled in this area of the Yorkshire Dales, but Selby appear to be influenced by a virulent new strain which causes them to continually open their mouths and put their foot in it with the referee. They should have
PLANS to build a new village at the former site of one of York's biggest employers are being considered by councillors. An application to build new homes, a medical centre and shops to replace the Tenneco Automotive site in Rawcliffe, home to the former
York gained their second league victory of the season with a 23-12 win at the expense of local rivals Pocklington. The first half was a poor advert for Yorkshire One rugby with both sides making frequent mistakes. Possession was often conceded and both
EVERYTHING from the hottest new streetwear to the latest lingerie were paraded on the catwalk at the dazzling Evening Press Fashion Show. The event, held in the University of York's Central Hall last night, attracted scores of fashion-lovers who went
DOZENS of York youngsters enjoyed getting wet while experimenting with a special musical fountain, as part the SightSonic Digital Arts Festival. Families flocked to the National Centre for Early Music, off Walmgate, to play on the fountain. A symphony
THE Environment Agency today put the entire county of Yorkshire on Flood Watch - the lowest level of alert. But agency bosses said there was no reason to panic, as the extra rain forecast was expected to be "scattered showers". A spokesman said: "This
THE size of a planned tennis centre in York has been slashed - reducing the impact on the neighbouring respite care centre. But staff at the Woodlands Respite Care Centre in Thief Lane, which looks after multiple sclerosis sufferers, are still concerned
THERE is a saying in football about what goes around comes around and this could not be more true for York City chief Terry Dolan. After seeing his side snatch three vital points against Southend, Dolan admitted his side were a little bit fortunate. But
SELBY man Thomas Richardson appeared at York Crown Court today and pleaded not guilty to the murder of a firefighter from the town. Richardson, 43, of Primrose Grove, is charged with murdering Andy Campbell, who lived in nearby Hempbridge Road. The 40
MECHANICS are fed up with the way they are portrayed in soap operas. Dressed in greasy overalls like EastEnder Phil Mitchell they are shown as dodgy, workshy, incompetent and on the make, according to a poll of those working in the profession. Well, I
WHAT could be the future for environmentally-friendly motoring was wheeled out in York today. As part of the Evening Press-sponsored Planet York project, one of the first ever "hybrid" cars began a road test around the city. Planet York is a year-long
HOW many girls from the Mount School, York, does it take to turn a light off? None - because the lights go off automatically as part of a new energy-saving system installed at the school. Sensors monitor movement in the classrooms and if there is no activity
A SCHOOLGIRL aged 15 was subjected to a serious sex attack in York city centre, police said today. Detectives are also investigating a separate incident in which a man was allegedly raped. Both attacks are said to have happened at the weekend, according
IF York City ever wanted to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and England by bringing out a song, there would only be one choice of title - Super Alan Fettis. That chant rang around Bootham Crescent at regular intervals
Q How do I know if the exercise I'm doing is effective and how can I tell if I'm exercising hard enough? A Most of us know that some exercise is essential to our health and wellbeing but making the progression from a couch potato to reasonable fitness
SO it's farewell to John Fletcher at First York (October 16). And not before time. Having been unable to get a bus from town to Clifton Moor on Tuesday after 5.30pm and having to pay £5 for a taxi, I regret that I shall be unable to be at James Street
THE letter from Christopher Lewis about us two gnomes upsetting him is beyond belief ('Naughty gnomes are a blot on York', October 19). The writer must be different to the majority of people who find us very comical, one woman laughed so much she asked
I WANT to comment on York's Christmas decorations - are they trying to make up for being mean in previous years? In Hornsea we will not be celebrating Christmas until nearer the event. What next - Easter parades in January? Eunice Veronica Trotter, Clifford
VETERAN striker Ian Blackstone rolled back the years as he fired Harrogate Town to an impressive 1-0 win over UniBond League division one title rivals Radcliffe Borough. David Donaldson sent Blackstone clear a minute after the break, and he made no mistake
PICKERING Town progressed through to the second round of the FA Carlsberg Vase thanks to a performance boss Jimmy Reid had asked for against Denaby United. Having seen their 100 per cent record in the Northern Counties East League premier division brought
YORK experts are providing support to help carers cope with sharing the traumatic experiences of many asylum seekers. The York psychotherapy and counselling clinic, the Tuke Centre, is running workshops on behalf of The Retreat, addressing specialist
York Acorn returned to winning form with a fine 19-2 away win at Castleford Panthers in the National Conference League second division. The game started with both sides finding handling difficult in the wet, slippery conditions and after a series of fumbles
York RI defended heroically at times but this was not enough to stop them slipping to 27-14 Yorkshire Two defeat at Huddersfield YMCA. The game was only five minutes old when RI found themselves 6-0 down, YMCA No 10 Morton kicking two penalties. RI's
Two charged-down clearance kicks helped to send Harrogate crashing to a third successive defeat as they lost 36-29 to Rosslyn Park in National League division two. They have had enough trouble stopping sides crossing their line this season without handing
NORTH Yorkshire's recently dethroned world sidecar champion Steve Webster suffered a soggy swansong to the season, writes John McKenzie. In the 'Festival of 1000 Sidecars', which could have been re-christened the 'Festival of 1000 Power-boats' so bad
MALTON Foods has been bought by Grampian Country Foods Group for £33.5 million, the new owners confirmed today. The company, whose assets include Malton Bacon Factory, will now be called Grampian Country Pork. The purchase, completed in the early hours
TRAFFIC and water engineers were still struggling today to devise emergency traffic measures which will force the closure of one lane of the inner ring road. Paragon Street and Barbican Road, between Fawcett Street (from the Fishergate Bar) and Lawrence
ENERGY city York was starting a major push today to take the lead in saving the planet. A week dedicated to energy efficiency was beginning with a special meeting at the Environment Centre, Bull Lane, at 6.30pm. The event gives advice on how the city's
TEENAGE netball skills returned at the right time for a York woman when she was challenged to 'shoot some baskets' to win a brand new energy-efficient central heating boiler. The challenge - score as many baskets as you can from five throws - was made
First Steps is my Nap choice to win the Thorpe Thompson Handicap on the sand track at Wolverhampton tomorrow. Bryan Smart's three-year-old scored handsomely over this course and distance two weeks ago when beating Urban Myth by two and a half lengths.
