THE Archbishop of York has called on chocoholics to forego their favourite treat unless it is Fairtrade. In a public lecture in the former Hull constituency of slavery abolitionist William Wilberforce, Dr John Sentamu said that people should take responsibility
POLICE and York City Football Club are joining forces to offer a 16-week soccer programme for youngsters. North Yorkshire Police, Safer York Partnership and York City have teamed up to offer six weeks of coaching, followed by a ten-week league competition
HOW do you spot a shoplifter? That was just one of the questions answered at a crime prevention training event for retailers in York, held as the run-up to Christmas approaches. Shopkeepers, store detectives and other retail staff from across the city
A YORK area woman's view from the top of the world has helped raise nearly £2,000 for children with serious communication difficulties. Andrea Wallbank, 40, of Appleton Roebuck, has trekked through Peru to help raise money for two charities; Communication
A SHOCKING 30 per cent of domestic violence cases in York were witnessed by children, according to new figures released today. The news comes as two major groups in York join forces to stamp out domestic abuse in the city. City of York Safeguarding
HE was a Gulf War veteran who robbed a woman to fund a suicide attempt after struggling to cope with civilian life. Andrew Robert Fowler McLuckie was jailed for at least three years by a judge at York Crown Court earlier this year after admitting two
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SAFETY fears have been raised after gas canisters were dumped near a York cycle track - where youngsters have been playing with fireworks. At the same time, the plastic casing on stolen copper wire has been melted on the track, leaving a tar-like substance
HE claims to be the victim of ten years of harassment and violence - and is now refusing to pay his council tax until the authorities help him. Philip Nicholson, of Alcuin Avenue, in Tang Hall, York, claimed that over the years he has had "horrendous
AFTER reading the article "Survey says York is behind in pay league", (The Press, October 26), I wish to address the comments made by Coun Steve Galloway, specifically that York is above the national and regional averages when it comes to salary.
PAY-as-you-throw rubbish taxes are on the agenda once more. Having apparently ruled out such a tax last week, the Government has now changed its mind. Councils have been told they can pilot schemes to charge households according to the amount they throw
READING the paper last week over my breakfast, I nearly choked on my Coco Pops at the revelation that our MPs are claiming in excess of £150,000 in expenses. Take a minute to absorb that figure... £150,000. That is six nurses' annual salary. That is
I WRITE regarding recent letters about the benefits, or lack of them, from wind power. The idea behind the introduction of wind farms to our landscape or to our coast is to produce green energy. Regarding the letter of Phillip Roe (Power points, October
YORK Lions Club would like to thank everyone who has given our fundraising a big boost in the run-up to Christmas. A total of £675 was raised in the city centre on our appeal launch day, October 6; £585 was raised at St Crux on the October 12, and
DAVID Isles thought he was clever when he bragged about being one of the biggest drug dealers in Foxwood. Sadly for him, the person he was boasting to was an undercover police officer. Isles is now beginning four and a half years behind bars. He is
IT APPEARS we may have to suffer yet another stealth tax in the form of waste collection charging. Unfortunately, this will create more problems than it will solve. * Not one penny collected will be reinvested in any green project. * The costs of administering
PLANS for a new bridge over the River Foss in York have been submitted to council bosses. Developers want to build the bridge as part of the massive, forthcoming Hungate site, east of the city centre. If it gets the go-ahead, the bridge will link Navigation
THE report on cannabis by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (The Press, October 24), and the comments from the JRF manager (October 27) have prompted the following thoughts. The use of cannabis has been controversial for at least 40 years. All the bad,
IN RESPONSE to letters on travelling into York on the A19 and alleged poor public transport, buses run between Selby and York every 15 minutes throughout the day. There is also a train service. The standard return fare is £7, with some trains taking
IN keeping with the spirit of the original gift of Yearsley swimming pool by Rowntrees in 1909, the improvements displayed today send a definite message that people have been put before profit. It was accepted by York City Council under a deed of gift
HUNDREDS of former council workers have been told they won't be offered a penny in compensation - even if they were underpaid for years. City of York Council says its equal pay policy will not be applied to retired staff, regardless of how valid their
A FATHER from York today relived the horrifying moment when his family was swept away by a freezing river. Ashley Hastings, 44, had been enjoying a family day out, when his wife, Susan, and seven-year-old daughter Evie were swept into the turbulent River
A CONTROVERSIAL "pay-as-you-throw" rubbish scheme has been ruled out in York by a top councillor. The Government has announced that English councils can pilot schemes to charge households according to the amount of rubbish they throw out. The news comes
MARKING the end of British summertime, the nocturnal festival Illuminating York 2007 throws a light on a "new side to York after dark with outdoor artwork, exhibitions, site-specific shows and tours". Monday night brought scarves and coats out of summer
RAPIDLY expanding York-based legal services company Minster Law is creating 400 new jobs with a brand new site in Wakefield. The firm, which more than two years ago bought out the traffic insurance business from Corries for an eight-figure sum, will
A MASSIVE crackdown aimed at smashing York's hard drugs network has now seen dealers locked up for a total of almost 60 years - with a self-styled "Mr Big" becoming its latest victim. David Isles, who bragged about his status as a supplier of heroin
CORONATION Street's cute canine star has become a "brand ambassador" for North Yorkshire pet food producer Burgess. Black Labrador puppy Ozzy, the television soap's latest resident, will help to promote the popular Supadog and Supadog Wellbeing ranges
A MOTORIST was injured after two cars collided on a road to the west of York causing disruption to early morning commuters. The woman was taken to York Hospital after suffering a minor neck injury in the crash between a Ford Focus and a Vauxhall Meriva
A YORK head teacher has been selected by a Government minister to sit on a nationwide consultation group aimed at improving the lives of schoolchildren. Caroline Ryder, of Carr Junior School, was hand-picked to join a working group in recognition of
FORMER England rugby captain Lawrence Dallaglio has spilled the beans on his "wayward" time at North Yorkshire's top Roman Catholic public school, Ampleforth. He has revealed how he was caught up in an entrepreneurial culture and made thousands through
I DON'T know. We British spend millions on them - more money than you or I will ever see in a lifetime of honest toil. We stand by them through thick and thin, making endless allowances for the supposed problems they face because of the exceptional challenges
Have our binge-drinking habits got so bad we need home-testing kits to check the state of our livers? STEPHEN LEWIS and CHARLOTTE PERCIVAL report. YORK GP Dr David Fair has seen at first hand the effect too much drink has on people. In addition to
HUNDREDS of workers were evacuated from a Selby power station after a pipeline leak caused a major safety alert. Fire crews from Selby, Snaith and Harrogate were called to Eggborough Power Station, near Selby, at 11am yesterday after a pulverised-coal
AN antisocial behaviour hotspot in York is to be sealed off at night, in an innovative move to help combat crime. Two alleyways in Woodthorpe are to be locked overnight, following concerns from residents about crime and disorder. The lanes, between
There's a joke in there, of course, and like all jokes it has a serious point. I heard someone approaching retirement age make it recently and it made me smile, because it was pretty obvious that he loved his work and simply felt like it was still
THE replacement of 100 bungalows in York will take a major step forward next week, when councillors appoint developers for the project. City of York Council's ruling executive is set to back a partnership between Tees Valley Housing, York Housing Association
YORK City defender Danny Parslow would rather fight for a place at KitKat Crescent than go out on loan for first-team football. The former Cardiff City trainee has been called up to Wales' non-League under-23 squad for next month's International Challenge
NORTH Yorkshire's swing king Simon Dyson aims to terminate his 2007 season by smashing through the half million pounds barrier. The Volvo Masters tournament, which traditionally signs off the European golf tour, opens tomorrow at the Valderrama course
SHOPPERS were treated to a sneak preview of a North Yorkshire band's debut single, before queuing down the aisles to meet the members. For One Night Only were at HMV, in Coney Street, York, for the launch of their first single - You And Me. The teenagers
York darts player Chris Thompson has taken on and beaten some of the sport's top names. Here he talks to DAVE FLETT about his burning World Championship desire. YORK arrows ace Chris "The Hitman" Thompson is setting his sights on a place at this year's
YORK City Knights have raided Dewsbury Rams again to bring arguably their hottest young prospect to Huntington Stadium. Danny Ratcliffe won the Players' Player of the Year and Supporters' Player of the Year awards for the Rams' academy side this year
Steve Oldfield has stretched his lead at the top in the Pickering Recreation Club Individual Darts League to three points. The chasing pack are closely bunched with three points covering the next six players. Players were in excellent form this week
Horseshoe Inn A' remained joint top of the Pickering Pool League premier division despite losing 4-3 to Downe Arms. Peacock A' moved into a share of the lead after they beat Coach House Inn A' 5-2. Lettered Board A' are joint third after losing
Sir Xaar, who provided Bryan Smart with a memorable moment when winning at Royal Ascot at York as a juvenile in 2005, can land the feature race at Lingfield tomorrow for the Hambleton trainer. The £11,000 Gemini Press Handicap is the target for the four-year-old
SHEPHERDS had mixed fortunes in men's division one of the York Badminton League. They beat Selby/Drax A' 7-2 at home, but then capitulated 8-1 at the Institute Tuesday/Thursday A' team. Roger Martin and Tony Bebbington starred against Selby/Drax with
ONLY a late leveller denied City of York Hockey Club ladies II victory at home to an an aggressive Wakefield Wanderers side. The sides were deadlocked at 0-0 at half-time thanks mainly to fine goalkeeping from York's Heather Scott. Better communication
IT'S Hallowe'en - and readers who fancy a suitably spooky experience have a chance this afternoon to visit one of York's most haunted properties. Organisers of Haunted, in Stonegate, are offering free tours of the attraction between 3pm and 6pm to test
I WAS very interested in Steve Castle's letter in The Press (Sports Letters, October 24) about football pitches. As Steve was watching matches on a Sunday, I assume that it was not schools football, but organised club football. We at Poppleton Juniors
New "S Club" football coaching sessions sessions are getting underway in East Yorkshire. Beverley Leisure Complex is hosting sessions for youngsters aged three to five, and for girls aged from seven to 12. The S Club Tots sessions will be held
YORK Minstermen will hold their monthly general knowledge quiz at KitKat Crescent Social Club tomorrow night. The cost is £1 per person to enter with a maximum of four people a team. Doors will be open from 7pm with the quiz starting at 8.30pm.
CONTROVERSIAL temporary traffic chicanes in a village west of York will be made permanent - even though the majority of residents who responded to a consultation do not want them. The move comes after a City of York Council six-month trial of the two
Kirkbymoorside Football Club will hold a bonfire dance in the Memorial Hall on Saturday, November 10, from 7.30pm to 1am. Tickets cost £10 and are available by phoning Alex Strickland on 07796 176548 or from Andrew Marley, at the White Swan.
AS AN association football devotee for 50 years, rugby (league or union) could never replace it as my passion. However, I did find the latter stages of the recent Rugby Union World Cup tournament interesting viewing. The final itself was particularly
I AM writing to you on behalf of Acomb WMC football team because, as club secretary, I have found it impossible to acquire a football pitch for the 2007/8 season. I am saddened that a club, which has been established for 20 years, should be in this
CONTROVERSY over Selby's telecommunications mast rumbles on following a decision that will leave the district council with a much bigger share of the profits. North Yorkshire Police and Selby District Council currently take profits from allowing third
POLICE officers from Holland have become the latest foreign crimefighters to visit North Yorkshire as part of their training. The group of Dutch officers, from the Police Academy at The Hague University, are currently in their fourth year of training
A GROUND-BREAKING multi-media campaign by a York college aimed at reducing teenage pregnancies is to be shown to health professionals at a regional conference. Burnholme Community College's initiative saw a group of Year Nine pupils creating two short
A NEW scheme to clamp down on unwanted cold callers has been launched in York. City of York Council, North Yorkshire Police and Safer York Partnership have teamed up to launch five special "cold calling zones" across the city, with the aim of tackling
