TWO adventurous friends who raised £5,500 for charity by trekking to the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu are back in York - but they're still raising cash. Emily Garner, of Heslington, and Helen Bailey, of Osbaldwick, hiked to an altitude of 4,500
THE Lord Mayor of York has formally renewed the friendship agreement between York and its German twin city Munster. In a tripartite agreement with Kristiansand in Norway, Coun Irene Waudby signed new commitments to future exchanges on social, cultural
A York lawyer has won national recognition for his work in defending people accused of criminal offences. Colin Byrne became the 2007 Criminal Defence Lawyer Of The Year at the annual Legal Aid Lawyer Of The Year Awards. "I am personally delighted but
DOZENS of students from churches across York have begun a ten-day outreach event in the city. More than 70 people are involved in Summer Soul, a programme of hospitality, practical help and prayer for the people of York. Events are taking place in and
PROSECUTIONS for motorists using their mobiles have risen 47 per cent since tough new laws came in. According to police figures, 528 people were prosecuted in North Yorkshire between February 27 and April 30. This compares to a figure of 359 people
Everything comes at a cost, and parking is no exception. While it may seem a great victory that residents can park for free in York in the evenings (Free to Park, The Press, June 27), please remember that £50,000 less income means less money to spend
I hope whoever bought the Bonding Warehouse (Legally Bonding, The Press, June 26) has not done so on the assumption that conversion to luxury flats is a foregone conclusion. It would not be the most appropriate use for the building. The Bonding
I AM writing to thank the many people in Fulford and beyond for their energy and stamina in helping us to oppose the development at Connaught Court (Care flats scheme thrown out, The Press. June 27). I am sure that, like us, they were all delighted
SO extreme climate change is the cause of the killer heatwave and floods in Europe. If this is the case, stop pussyfooting around and make significant greenhouse gas reductions - binding on our nations under global law. Drastic cuts in air pollution
YORK St John University is at the forefront of a new mobile assessment technique being used by students and tutors. Assessment and Learning in Practice Settings (ALPS) is providing 900 students from the health and social care faculties at the universities
FURTHER to John Rogers' letter (Flooding on Roads, June 25), there are also concerns that the popularity of block paving and the replacement of front gardens by concrete parking bays cause more rainwater to pour onto suburban roads. There are lessons
WITH reference to your article (Tourist costs Hospital £100,000, The Press, June 27). I think York Hospital writing off this debt is disgusting. If we went to another country we would have to have insurance before they would even see to us. I waited
THEY have been punched, spat at, kicked and threatened with weapons. One paramedic was kneed in the testicles; another ambulance team was threatened by a patient wielding a knife. In all, between January and the end of May this year, there were 15 occasions
GRANT Blackburn (Great band hunt, letters, June 26) asks where red rubber bands come from. Distribution is a little-known public service provided by the Post Office. Wish they'd put them on window sills - bending kills me. Reg Cooley, Fulford,
I WAS alarmed at the suggestions of a recent Government report, as well as the proposed Office of Fair Trading (OFT) investigation into housing, that suggests the only way to solve the affordable housing crisis is to build our way out of it. I do
WHAT fantastic news that Miss York 2005, Georgia Horsley, has been crowned Miss England - and that Miss York 2007, Naomi Smith, has scooped second place in the prestigious competition. Not everyone is a fan of beauty contests, but most must surely agree
CITY of York Council introduced a fortnightly bin collection, which involves recycling bottles and cans (green box) newspapers (blue bag) and cardboard (green bag). I have no problem with recycling. What I do have a problem with is the men who collect
A COMMUNITY was today in shock after a 51-year-old man from York was killed after he was hit by a car while trying to cross a road. The pedestrian, from Acomb, who police are expected to name today, suffered serious head injuries in the accident, after
ON Sunday, June 24, City of York Council helped to promote a free entry fun day in West Bank Park, Acomb. Thankfully, it did not rain between 1pm and 4.30pm. There was something there of interest for most people - steam train rides, ice cream, face-painting
JEREMY SMALL spoke to people in York who take a special interest in the number of couples getting married. NEW figures have revealed that marriage in England and Wales is on the decline - but York seems to be bucking the trend. A report published
TO the driver of the black BMW saloon who, on Monday evening (June 26) at around 5.40pm, as I was walking along the river, South Bank side, drove through a large puddle at speed, soaking the backs of my legs - thanks very much, you made my day. I was
ARMED police have been patrolling the streets of York in a bid to protect residents and tourists amid a time of heightened national security. Officers armed with MP5 weapons were out in force in several areas of the city - including York Minster - which
HERE and Now summer shows are touring across Britain with a variety of eighties groups and Saturday saw the tour arrive at Harewood House, near Leeds. The evening started with rain and more rain. The snaking queue across the fields was a colourful
HIGH expectations were not met by a lacklustre triple bill from the Birmingham Royal Ballet on Saturday. In his 2005 work The Four Seasons, Oliver Hindle reconfigures each of Vivaldi's seasons in a sporting setting. Against the backdrop of a single
BUSINESS Link York and North Yorkshire has lost out in its bid to spearhead business support services throughout Yorkshire. Instead, the £29 million contract will be awarded to Yorkshire and Humberside Information Diagnostic and Brokerage (Y&H IDB),
IT TAKES Superallsorts to make a winner. Stuart Page, of Taylors of Harrogate, has won the Young Enterprise Business Adviser Of The Year award for the Yorkshire region. The production engineer for the speciality teas department at Taylors was awarded
SPAT at, punched, kicked and threatened with weapons. In the latest investigation by The Press into the treatment meted out to emergency workers by members of the public, we reveal the dangers ambulance staff face whenever they answer a 999 call. They
PROFESSOR Tony Robards, former founder chairman of York Professional Initiative (YPI), has stepped down as a committee member of the organisation. Prof Robards said: "The organisation is now on its feet as a mature, influential organisation and it
THE Conservatives spent a long time in the political wilderness in York, with not a single councillor for the four years before this year's local election. But an impressive result on May 3 saw them win eight seats on the council, and we imagine they
MEN often ask why women like wearing black so much. If we're feeling particularly put upon, we might spit back "because we're mourning everything we lost when we met you!". But, more often than not, we pedal out our perennial favourite "because it's
"I feel absolutely over the moon - I can't even begin to describe how I'm feeling." Those were the words of the new Miss England, North Yorkshire's own Georgia Horsley, after she stormed to an amazing victory in the competition. Georgia, 20, of Norton
PETER Collins has been appointed as the new commercial manager of Britcom International Limited, of East Yorkshire. Peter, who has acquired a wealth of experience in the commercial vehicle industry, began as a parts man, and worked his way up through
YORK City Knights boss Mick Cook reckons his side's improved performance at big-spending Celtic Crusaders could be a springboard for a renewed play-off push. The 30-16 reverse in Bridgend made it four defeats on the bounce for the Knights, a late touchline
Yorkshire Phoenix employed the new emergency regulation of claiming an extra half-hour against Durham Dynamos at Headingley Carnegie on Saturday and it led to them winning their first Twenty20 Cup match of the season by nine wickets with 13 deliveries
SIMON Dyson suffered woe la la in the French Open where he suffered from a bogey blitz in the last two rounds. After battling to make the cut at the half-way stage, the North Yorkshire ace finished the tournament at the national golf centre in Paris
YET again the downpours hit York Cricket Club's title hopes badly. The Clifton Park outfit headed for Sheffield Collegiate's Abbeydale Park stronghold in a bid to strengthen their place at the top of the Oxbridge Yorkshire ECB County Premier League
SCHOOLS in York deployed their students into army barracks so they could gain first hand experience of life in the military. Students from Ampleforth College, Manor CE School and Ryedale School were among 20,000 teenagers attending the UK's biggest Army
After two poor Saturdays when almost half of the programme was washed out worse was to come as the Hunters York and District Senior Cricket League saw just two games completed. The twin attack of flooded grounds and further rain which arrived in
THUNDER storms saw North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service tackling a variety of incidents across the county. A combination of heavy rain and lightning yesterday meant the service had to deal with tree fires and flooding, as well as investigating numerous
The only other match to survive was the division three encounter at Hornsea II, where the bottom-placed hosts suffered a five-wicket defeat at the hands of Stillington. The Seasiders were rolled over for 85 as Wayne Linton claimed 3-22 in 12 overs. Shamy
Premier division Acomb (9 points) drew with Heworth (9) - match abandoned (rain stopped play after 21.5 overs). Heworth 70-1 (R Woodmansey 19no, I Lynch 22, J Mirza 24no), Acomb did not bat. Clifton Alliance (9) drew with Easingwold (9) - match
THREE consecutive National League Two defeats became four - but not without a fight - as a horribly under-strength York City Knights fell 30-16 at Celtic Crusaders. Defeat was expected by all but the most optimistic of fans, and, perhaps unfairly given
Frankie Dettori is the star attraction at Thirsk tomorrow night and looks likely to keep his supporters happy. This season's dual Derby-winning jockey heads north from his Newmarket home to team up with a couple of potential winners, trained by Saeed
THERE were dramatic scenes when dozens of police officers swarmed through pubs, bars and businesses in the centre of York - and 11 people were arrested in a major crackdown on anti-social behaviour. About 40 police officers, assisted by special constables
Saturday was the last day when smokers could enjoy a cigarette in public enclosed spaces before the ban on smoking in them came into effect at 5am on Sunday. JEREMY SMALL talked to smokers, landlords and licensees in pubs across York city centre. SATURDAY
CYCLIST Matthew Gareth Horrocks has to pay for his habit of taunting women in New Earswick with sexy comments, York magistrates decided. Prosecutor Ann Darwin told them the 24-year-old man repeatedly unnerved young women by calling out to them when they
CAMPAIGNERS have celebrated the announcement that homes being demolished in York will be replaced with more bungalows. City of York Council say they have moved a step closer to the redevelopment of 100 Discus bungalows in St Anne's Court, Horsman Avenue
A DOORMAN is to get a £200 public reward for catching the banned driver who hit a police officer with a car. PC Andrew Thompson tried to stop Anthony Vipas when he spotted him behind the wheel at Nessgate corner in York. The Ford Sierra drove off, hitting
A NIGHT-TIME burglar has been jailed after he raided a York house. Prosecutor Rob Galley said Daniel Gary Jones's activities downstairs woke Ian Robertson from his sleep at home in Leven Road, Dringhouses. But the intruder still managed to get away
COUNCIL chiefs dished out a record number of benefit payments last year following a successful campaign to increase take-up. Selby District Council exceeded its benefits budget by a massive £518,000 in the financial year 2006-7. But despite the overspend
