LEADING York estate agents and lawyers have spoken out against the planned introduction of Home Information Packs (HIPs) next month. They warned that the packs - due to be launched on June 1- would prove expensive, delay the selling process and hamper
HOLLYWOOD hopefuls have a rare chance to star in a major new film alongside an all-star cast - including Michael Gambon and Emma Thompson. Film crews are getting ready to descend on North Yorkshire next month to shoot a film version of the TV hit series
TOURISM chiefs are hoping York residents will take a chance and go directly to a Monopoly website to vote for their city. With only ten days to go, York Tourism Bureau is asking people to help make sure York reaches the top spot in a new version of the
A MENTAL health charity is urging York residents to get outdoors - because "being green beats the blues". Volunteers and staff at York And District Mind took part in kite flying on Knavesmire to promote a new report that found "ecotherapy" could reduce
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THE Government has given the go-ahead for Derwenthorpe, a controversial model village of 540 homes on York's outskirts. The decision follows a lengthy public inquiry last year, at which residents of Osbaldwick and other nearby communities fiercely opposed
YORK historians and staff at a local film archive are to join forces to examine changing attitudes to the Royal family in the region. The Department of History at the University of York, in collaboration with the Yorkshire Film Archive, is to analyse
A WOMAN who needed plastic surgery after being savaged by a dog is furious after council chiefs refused to take the owner to court. Susan Lewis, 51, was mauled earlier this year by what she believed was a pit bull terrier in a communal garden outside
A FORMER teacher at Hob Moor Oaks School, Acomb, has been suspended for a year after being found guilty of "serious professional incompetence" by her professional body. The General Teaching Council's professional conduct committee found Nicola Ward failed
A YORK sea warrior will be sharing his gruelling experiences next week when he speaks at the city's annual business dinner. Army captain Paul Tetlow, of Clifton Moor, York, passed the ultimate test of strength and endurance last year when he finished
WITH not a dog collar in sight, or a prayer or hymn to be heard, it was certainly a far cry from Songs Of Praise. But the organisers of the acoustic charity bash, Bridge Jam, which transformed St Paul's Church, Holgate, into York's latest music venue
ENTREPRENEURS will be descending on North Yorkshire next week to pick up some top tips on how to market new products. York businesswoman Carolyn Parkinson and former Dragons' Den judge Doug Richard will be on hand to offer their advice at The Old Swan
YOUNG business leaders have a chance to learn the tricks of their trade in just one day. The Institute of Directors is holding a young director's conference at Hazlewood Castle, near Tadcaster, next Wednesday, from 10am to 5pm. There will be interactive
AN ECONOMICS student asked his friend to take his place in an university exam despite the fact his friend looked nothing like him and was studying marketing. York Magistrates' Court heard Qiu Shi Zhang, 23, who is originally from China, asked his friend
MOVERS and shakers from around York proved they had a generous side when they flocked to the city's Ha Ha bar in aid of The Press Guardian Angels appeal. The evening, held on Monday, marked the start of a collection campaign at the bar in New Street,
BJORK may give the impression she's from another planet, but Volta finds her re-establishing contact with Earth. It is an Earth that troubles the Icelandic outsider, from the shocking force of the Asian tsunami to the warmongering of George Bush and
The name rings a bell, but its only when the music kicks in, does it all make sense. O'Riordan was, of course, the lead singer of the Nineties success story The Cranberries. Once you hear that distinctive voice and trademark vocal key changes, it's
It can only be a matter of time before Avril Lavigne transfers her talents from teenage MP3 to celluloid. She certainly looks like a movie star and exudes electric energy. More importantly, she's become an icon for nice girls of a certain age. Despite
You've got to love Tori Amos. She obviously lives in an ethereal world with the faeries and the elves, but she's a wonderful talent. Almost a unique talent, but Kate Bush admirers would take exception to that. However, in the absence of anything
PATTI Smith is an original, a rock icon, and the inspiration for generations of female singer-songwriters, not least PJ Harvey. So it's intriguing that her latest project casts her in the role of the copy-cat with an album of a dozen covers. It's
CAN you cover one of your own songs? Maria McKee does so, finally recording A Good Heart - the number one she wrote for Feargal Sharkey at only 18 - on her sixth solo album. "May as well be me, right," she says, justifying her belated, more reflective
It is a widespread misconception that great opera only works well on big stages. Grand gestures, in other words, demand a Royal Opera House. Clive Marshall's new production for York Opera admirably proves the opposite. Onegin is not one of Tchaikovsky's
DAVID Wood chalks up six of the best with this stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's Danny The Champion Of The World. The likes of The BFG, The Twits and The Witches have passed this way already and here comes his sixth drop of Dahl's dark stuff, first
The disappearance of Madeleine McCann on a family holiday to Portugal will have struck fear into the hearts of parents everywhere. So what can you do to ensure your family stays safe while on holiday? STEPHEN LEWIS reports. IF ANYONE can understand
IT GOES the extra mile to help its customers - and now this business has been nominated for a York Community Pride award. Cartridge World - which specialises in refilling printer cartridges - has been put forward for the Service With A Smile award, for
AS a light smoker, I have both supported and welcomed the smoking ban, particularly in public houses. It seems, however, that I am about to be criminalised by the Nanny State and its petty jobs- worth officialdom. I own a work vehicle. With no employees
YORK'S transition from a blue-collar to a white-collar economy hasn't always been easy. Last year was probably the annus horribilis. Nestlé announced 645 jobs were to go, Norwich Union a further 450, and British Sugar 100. The triple whammy of jobs
Your city needs you! The search is on for UK cities to feature in a new edition of the board game Monopoly. The 22 with most votes will be included - with the most popular getting the best spots. York is already in the top 22, but we want to make
WITH reference to news about penalties for smoking in company cars, this should apply to all those driving or in control of a vehicle. I am sure many readers will have accounts of their own involving drivers handling a cigarette and steering at the
With reference to "No Smoke Signal" in The Press, May 10 I would like to express the horror I feel at the expense of employing two people to carry out this enforcement: £50,000 a year. I am a non-smoker but I think this is just ludicrous. This money
I RECENTLY spent three weeks in York Hospital and wish to thank all who were involved in my treatment. My GP sent me by ambulance, as an emergency, to Ward 14 and within half-an-hour of leaving home I was comfortable and pain-free. Members of the
IN response to The Press article (Developers celebrate after controversial developments are backed by government, May 11), anybody in doubt as to Blair's ten-year legacy should consider recent events in York. Despite a clogged-up road infrastructure,
I would like to respond to your article about the ftr (A happy birthday for ftr? May 11) and the letter from Coun Tracy Simpson-Lang (Expanding ftr's use too costly', May 14). I was under the impression that the reason for having these vehicles in
Although I could prattle on endlessly about the pigeon menace around York city centre, I have to concede that our verminous friends are a natural pest, unlike that other hindrance greeting the unwary on a crowded footpath. I am talking about umbrellas
PAUL Hepworth in his letter (York took it on, May 9) is suggesting that York had nothing to do with the developments around the A1237. However, if my memory serves me well, this is far from the case, as City of York Council owned Clifton Airfield,
THE experience of the woman getting a gas supply from NPower was not an isolated incident - I too have received appalling service. I had made an appointment for an engineer to turn a meter on April 2; I was due to move into the property on April 6.
WITH reference to your recent letter (Save post offices, May 7) I wish to point out that the BBC, not the Government, decided to transfer the contract for over-the-counter TV licensing services from the Post Office to PayPoint in order to deliver the
UP to 750 new jobs could be created with plans for yet another massive office development on York's outskirts. The Monks Cross Partnership wants to build nine new office buildings - a total of about 100,000 square feet - on a five-acre site at Monks
A student had a knife put to his throat when he was robbed of his mobile phone and cash in York. The 18-year-old student was walking along Fifth Avenue, Tang Hall, with his girlfriend, when two men appeared, and robbed the couple. The thugs also stole
THIS week we have scoured the area for some of the best homes it has to offer. First up, Ashtons also has a magnificent four-bedroom detached home in Dovecote Garth, Elvington. Thackmire House forms part of an exclusive development in this popular village
IF you want a challenge rather than a ready-to- move-into home, take a look at Grange House Farm. This Grade II listed property is in a poor state of repair but offers a rare opportunity for renovation into a spectacular family home. The existing house
A FURIOUS fish and chip shop owner is calling for a gang of robbers who stole a "considerable amount" of money from his shop near York to give themselves up to the police - and for their friends to give detectives tip-offs. The robbery, at Millers Famous
RELEASED York City midfielder Lewis McMahon is "gutted" at not being given an opportunity to fully display his talents at KitKat Crescent. McMahon was one of eight players freed by City boss Billy McEwan this week but feels he leaves the club with plenty
UMBRELLAS and waterproof jackets were the must-have fashion items of the day as York's racing season got off to a damp start. There were few frilly dresses or extravagant hats to be seen at Knavesmire yesterday at the opening of the city's traditional
Prince Harry is a mans’ man and very disappointed that he has been stopped from going to Iraq. He loves the army as many young men do and there is no doubt we do need armed forces and always will. If I was him, I would want to opt out of the family firm
A LONELY hearts entrepreneur is backing a local cricket team in a new sponsorship deal. Presumably, the Pickering Cricket Club (PCC) team members are hoping to meet with, well, success. The Introduction Company, which is based near Malton, is teaming
YORK City Knights captain Dan Potter has condemned criticism of head coach Mick Cook and has called for fans to get behind the team's revival effort. Cook has come under fire from some sections of supporters after a run of eight defeats in nine games
HERE'S a suggestion for Gordon Brown, and it won't cost him a penny. More than that, it could save him untold millions, which should appeal to his famed prudence. While he trundles about the country, trying to win over voters before grasping Tony Blair's
POSTIES in the York area could take part in a strike over pay. Members of the Communication Workers Union are to be balloted over possible strike action after the union's executive rejected a Royal Mail pay offer. The union said the pay talks also included
I am proud to say I am now self-sufficient. Yes, I'm doing my bit, growing my own organic food and herbs. I've gone from barely being able to keep a cactus alive to being Yorkshire's version of Charlie Dimmock minus the braless-ness. Ehyou can
Leeds United were today set to announce slashed season ticket prices for their first campaign in the third tier of English football. Although the club is in administration, the new prices have been agreed and will be sent out to existing season ticket
AFTER his modest showing in Spain, North Yorkshire's Simon Dyson resumed his European Tour campaign closer to home today. Dyson, currently ranked 74th in the world ratings, was one of the later three-balls to set out in the Irish Open at the Adare
THE Yorkshire County Bowls Asociation Zone 4 Two-Wood singles competition is being held in West Park on Sunday, May 20. Entries on the day from noon for a 12.30pm start.
YORKSHIRE reached 43 for one on a cheerless opening day to the three-day match against Loughborough UCCE at Headingley Carnegie yesterday before bad light and then rain prevented any further play. Light rain delayed the start until 4.30pm and, after
HEMINGBROUGH hold a narrow lead at the top of the HPH York Vale Cricket League division one after thrashing Clifton Alliance by 217 runs. Matt Clarke (152 not out) shared a seventh-wicket stand of 105 as Hemingbrough smashed 301-6, youngster Josh Jackson
Kelfield's Martin Rhodes provided a master-class with 5-45, his third successive five-wicket haul, against Drax II. He then hit an unbeaten 44 to enable the division three leaders to win by eight wickets. An opening stand of 172 between Steve Warner
Stockton's sultan of spin Les Grimes took 6-22 against Selby II who were dismissed for 105 in their division five tie. In reply, Tony Kerrison (34) supplied the foundations for 13-year-old Giles Smith (25no) to hit the winning runs. Heworth II eked
OPENER Chris Harrison's 51, supported by Tony Hull (38) and John Armitage (37), led Sheriff Hutton to 196-6 against Bishopthorpe II in division four. Guy Mowbray, batting at seven, hit a defiant 58no, but failed to prevent the Bishops sliding to a
The York Amateur Bowling Association opened the season with the annual match between teams representing YABA and York Club and Institute Leagues. After a 118-105 victory for YABA, president David Hall of Harrogate was presented with the trophy by
HAMBLETON trainer Kevin Ryan has targeted Royal Ascot after Amadeus Wolf ran to an impressive victory in the Duke of York Hearthstead Homes Stakes at York Racecourse. The 3-1 favourite, ridden by Neil Callan, hit the front with a furlong to go and
SERGEANT CECIL, a great favourite with Knavesmire regulars, can produce another winning performance in front of his admiring York crowd tomorrow. The Emirates Airlines Yorkshire Cup is the target of Rod Millman's evergreen campaigner, whose previous
The Yorkshire County Under-25 Double fours meet Derbyshire on Sunday at Selby BC at 2pm: P Mosley (Middlesbrough), S Burrell (Nafferton), J Harris (Middlesbrough), D Kelly (Nafferton), J Bedford (Sleights), M Ayers (Middlesbrough), B Render (Seamer)
An elderly couple had been dating for some time and decided it was finally time to marry. Before the wedding, they had a long conversation regarding how their marriage might work. They discussed finances, living arrangements and so on. Finally the old
POLICE authority chiefs have approved closer links between Yorkshire's four forces - but ruled out a key merger that would see all complaints dealt with by a central body. Proposals were discussed at a meeting of the Yorkshire and Humberside Police Authorities
SHERBURN White Rose FC have vacancies for first and second team managers. The first team play in the premier division of the West Yorkshire League and the reserves in the Premier Alliance. In the last three years, Sherburn have won two County Cups
ENVIRONMENTALISTS have urged City of York Council not to allow the issue of global warming to fall by the political wayside. The two Green councillors on the authority are calling for a cross-party commitment to a Climate Change Strategy for York, regardless
WOMEN racing for life in York this summer have filled one of the major fundraising events in record time. Cancer Research UK is operating two Race For Life events on York's Knavesmire this year - and one of them is already full with six weeks to go.
MORE than 2,000 cases of civil legal help in York were funded by legal aid over the last year, up 11 per cent, the Legal Services Commission (LSC) announced today. The national total is nearly 800,000 cases, making this the second record-breaking year
MORE than 100 of North Yorkshire's most talented artists will throw open the doors to their studios over the coming weeks. Studio venues range from cottages, sheds, barns, farms, galleries and studio complexes to a bedouin tent - many in stunning locations
A FARMER died in a road accident after "a tragic combination of circumstances", a coroner has ruled. A verdict of accidental death was recorded on David Wilson, 68, of Stonegrave, near Hovingham, by the deputy North Yorkshire East coroner, John Broadbridge
LOCAL councillors have reacted angrily to plans for a 15-metre mobile phone mast in Selby, claiming it would be an eyesore. Mobile network operators Hutchinson 3G have applied for planning permission for the mast on Barlby Road, the old A19, outside
