AN HISTORIC street in York has been transformed by York St John University graduates. They have converted it into a cutting-edge gallery for a contemporary arts festival. As part of the Illuminating York programme, during which several sites in the
A dangerous pervert who preyed on three young children under the age of ten has failed in a challenge to his indefinite jail sentence. Paedophile, Christopher John Taylor, 39, of The Mount, Selby, Yorkshire, "had an attraction to children aged between
A NEW support group has been launched in York providing a lifeline service for the parents of disabled children. The Parent Forum is a joint initiative between City of York Council, health professionals and York parents and aims to help families access
EXPOSURE to deadly asbestos dust caused the death of a York industrial worker, an inquest heard. Roy Shackleton, 83, of Gardeners Close, in Copmanthorpe, died on January 3, after suffering from severe chest problems during his later years. York Coroner
FACT. People are fed up and mistrustful of politicians. WHY? Because they are incapable of understanding or doing what is required of them. WHY? Because they are drawn from a breed of followers, almost completely void of original thinking. WHY? Because
THE killer of York father-of-four Michael Williams will be banned from York on his release from jail, his grieving family have been told. Steven Stone will be sent to a probation hostel in West Yorkshire and prohibited from returning to his home city
POLICE are hunting an attacker who slashed a 23-year-old York man across the face with a knife. The incident happened when the victim was walking along Gale Lane, in Acomb, York, some time between 8am and noon on Monday. The 23-year-old was approached
POLICE are appealing for help in tracing the driver of a car that failed to stop at the scene of a collision near York. The accident happened when a white Ford Focus and a black Vauxhall Meriva collided on the B1224 between Rufforth and Long Marston,
PRIVACY, space and comfort are just a few of the attributes associated with detached homes. This week we have found some of the best the area has to offer, starting with a three-bedroom detached in Main Street, Elvington. Priced at £299,950, this house
A COUPLE told of the terrifying moment they realised their little girl had the killer disease that every parent dreads. Meningitis was the last thing on their minds when Samantha and John Palmer said goodnight to their two-year-old daughter three weeks
A COUPLE who have been living in bed-and- breakfast accommodation since their York home flooded in the summer said today they were overjoyed as the prospect of being home in time for Christmas. Andrew and Sarah Jayne Bielby, of Wetherby Road, Rufforth
ONE of York's best-known guest houses is now on the market - and it could be yours. Cooks Guest House, in Bishopthorpe Road, is a stunning three-storey five-bedroom property within easy reach of the city centre. Its size and versatility means the property
I have just read your article regarding the ongoing resiting of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance from Leeds Bradford Airport to "the Tockwith area" (Rescuers get new copter, The Press, October 26). To be more precise, it is a greenfield site, set in agricultural
WHATEVER its origins, Hallowe'en has now joined Mischief Night as an occasion for children to have fun and indulge in harmless pranks. Trick or treat may be an American import. But it is not necessarily any the worse for that - and children certainly
Further to the correspondence from Annette Logan with regard to the poor condition of the windows in Tennent Road. Perhaps while the council surveyor is in the area he could call on my 81-year-old widowed mother. She is more fearful of a return
I am not sure that dualling the whole of the A1237 section of the York ring road, about ten miles, would bring that much benefit. The main problem seems to be getting traffic through the ten or so roundabout, and not attracting even more traffic.
Beneath layers of thick tarty make-up, huge flamboyant frocks and the campest hairdo of the year, Michael Ball is hardly recognisable to regular theatre goers in his latest starring role in Hairspray. Ball is obviously having a merry old time playing
I HAVE read that Selby War Memorial Hospital has been closed again overnight over staffing issues, and that patients not requiring paramedic treatment will be forced to travel 16 miles to York Hospital during that period (Hospital unit shut at night
TODAY, we put six suspected thieves in the frame. All of the people whose photographs appear in our new Crime Gallery feature are wanted by the police on suspicion of theft, assault or criminal damage. Every Thursday, we will publish more. It is the
I WAS interested to read of the two Asian-short-clawed otters, Eric and Cherry, who were judged "very intelligent" because they were "absolutely entranced by pebbles that want to stick together" (Diary, October 16). If this is how intelligence is
Of course, everything should be judged on its own merits. But with a back catalogue as extensive - and strong - as Gahan's with Depeche Mode, it's difficult. The voice is unmistakable and the sparse instrumentation still recognisable, so the shadow
WHAT a farce the soaps on TV are turning into nowadays. Their reflections on life today are several miles away. The acting on Emmerdale - our own soap, so splendid when it was Emmerdale Farm - is poor. Stories are paper thin, and why do we need something
I hope that your report by Mike Laycock, "Train On Fast Track To York" (The Press, October 29), should not be taken too literally when it says: "This is a glimpse of a new 125mph train which will be whisking passengers from York to cities such as Birmingham
The fast-paced Swedish rockers return after a three-year hiatus since the distinctive pop-punk of Tyrannosaurus Hives. The first few tracks are a direct follow-on from that excellent album, with the turbo-charged guitar riffage of Tick Tick Boom and
After five years' absence and multiple soundtrack credits to their name, Karl Hyde and Rick Smith return with their fifth studio album, Oblivion With Bells. While oblivion may be overstating the case, this release certainly sees the veteran electronic
The St Clement's Hall preservation trust is appealing to the many groups and individuals who have used the building for photographs of the hall in use before its closure in 2001. These photos (which can be copied and returned) will be used to illustrate
This must be one of the best post-punk albums ever. The Derry group have been around for nearly 30 years, but are still producing fast-paced, melodic pop punk. Great guitar riffs are matched by lyrics that reveal a band ageing well. The title track
STARS are not yet stars, but maybe their fourth album will lead them out of the shadow of their Montreal bedfellows, the feted and over-rated Arcade Fire. Their equally euphoric but more arch, literate and luxuriant pop has attained a heightened dramatic
REM's first live CD and DVD gatefold package is an otiose exercise, a concert recording from February 2005 that has the look of a contract filler. The recording comes from The Point Theatre, Dublin, the crowd in joyous mood after Ireland's defeat of
I TRUST Dan Sidley, co-founder of Yorkshire Swan Rescue Hospital, knows more about swans than he seems to know about badgers (Badger cull proposal dismay, Soapbox, October 29). It beggars belief that he has the gall and audacity to preach a sermon
Today is World Vegan Day. In addition to being a cruelty-free and healthier way of living, many people are going vegan for environmental reasons. As many people are reducing their car use, limiting their water waste, becoming more "energy-efficient
BLUNDERING Government officers have been forced to admit another mistake in the war pension scandal of former veteran Terry Walker. His bereaved parents, of Wheldrake, near York, have been sent £1,400 to help cover the costs of their son's funeral -
MORE skilled craftspeople are needed to protect York's historic buildings and landscapes, a report revealed today. That was a key finding in Heritage Counts, the new report from English Heritage, which offers a detailed snapshot of the state of the historic
IT was once the birthplace of hundreds of small businesses - now it's just a pile of rubble. The Fishergate Centre, in York, has been flattened to make way for a controversial new hostel for the city's homeless. It will be a replacement for the Peasholme
A GROUP of York-based firms dedicated to building restoration and conservation have linked arms to form The Timeless Trades Partnership. The partnership includes York Brick & Stone, Don Barker Limited, Barker & Silk Ironmongery, the Wrought Iron Gallery
A NEW £700,000 internet system has been acquired to help tourism businesses in Yorkshire reach the 580 million people who spend more than £1 billion online each year. The investment has been made jointly by regional development agency Yorkshire Forward
You get an email, and it looks genuine enough. The sender's address seems to be legitimate, and it appears to be from, say, your bank. Perhaps it says you need to "update" or "validate" your personal information, for example, your bank account number
Six suspected thieves are the first to be put in the frame by our new Crime Gallery. The CCTV images are featured exclusively in The Press in the first collaboration of its kind between the newspaper and North Yorkshire Police - and police want YOU to
POLICE have launched a huge operation to prevent crime and antisocial behaviour on three of their busiest nights of the year - Hallowe'en, Mischief Night and Bonfire Night. Up to 60 extra police officers, community support officers, special constables
A PASSENGER who made other travellers suffer due to his "disgusting" behaviour on a late afternoon bus journey faces a £100 bill. The driver of the First bus service demanded that Brian McGillicuddy get off because he was annoying other passengers so
GAMES were played, cakes eaten and plenty of tears shed as a York nursery which has been forced to close said a sad farewell to the children it cared for. Parents who sent their youngsters to the Primary Steps Nursery, based at the Next Generation gym
THE project to restore an historic York windmill has been hit by news that more repairs are needed - and the bill has risen accordingly. The Holgate Windmill Preservation Society says the problems became apparent during the restoration of brickwork
THEY'VE swapped the heat of Asia for the chill of Yorkshire - but for these soldiers, the warmth of their welcome home made up for it. After six months away from their families, more than 100 members of York-based 2 Signal Regiment lined up to be honoured
SPY-IN-THE-CAMP Anthony Lloyd is advising York City to attack his old club down the flanks during Sunday night's derby clash at Farsley Celtic. Lloyd kicked off the current campaign with Farsley after being released by the Minstermen at the end of last
York Hospital's dilapidated wards are to get a much-needed £36 million revamp. STEPHEN LEWIS reports. JANET King stands in the corridor of York Hospital's Ward 33 and looks at the trolleys and cleaning equipment lining the walls. They make the already
BUILDINGS on green belt land near York are to be converted into a tyre shredding plant, despite fears it will create a blot on the rural landscape. Plans to convert two agricultural buildings on Woodhouse Farm, in Grange Lane, Rufforth, into the facility
YORK City fans can earn hat-trick hero Craig Farrell a VIP trip to next year's FA Cup final by voting him their Player of the Fourth Qualifying Round. Farrell's ten-minute treble to sink Rushall Olympic 6-0 saw him nominated for the award by Radio 5
BIG new signing Andy Bailey believes there is no reason why York City Knights should not aim for promotion in 2008. The 25-year-old former Super League forward has joined the Huntington Stadium crusade on a one-year deal after leaving Rochdale Hornets
THIS exclusive artist's impression shows what a new £6.5m football centre and health club being built on the outskirts of York will look like. The complex, which will create between 75 and 100 jobs, is under construction just off the York outer ring
The shambolic state of immigrant control is symbolic of the missing ingredient in public services in general. People in charge who are not able to manage their areas of responsibility effectively. They do not know what is happening at ground level and
Cross-country specialist Kim Critchley of Knavesmire Harriers seized the spoils in the second West Yorkshire League meeting at Pudsey and Bramley in ideal conditions. Critchley took control of the race after four miles and won by 25 seconds over Jonathan
ALFIE Hill hopes his York Acorn ARLC side will enjoy more luck as they aim to bounce back to winning ways in what is proving to be a demanding division. The Blue and Golds travel to Waterhead, where a win could leave them on the fringes of the promotion
York Union of Golf Clubs' Cross Trophy will reach its halfway stage this Sunday with events number five and six at Fulford Golf Club and The Oaks GC respectively. Cross Trophy No 5 start times (at Fulford): 8.00 R Cass/A Heels (F), B Locket/D Byrne
SELBY Warriors are hoping the return of Karl Simpson will herald further boosts to the squad. The 42-year-old, playing at stand-off in his first game for four years, set up the Warriors' only try in their Pennine League division three defeat to leaders
John Quinn, on the mark at Aintree last weekend with Leslingtaylor, can further underline the strength of his jumping team by winning the £16,500 Weatherbys Bank Wensleydale Juvenile Hurdle at Wetherby tomorrow. One of two winners Quinn saddled on the
New Earswick ladies crashed out of the Yetton Trophy 86-79 to North Cave, lost in the Egham Trophy 108-58 to Featherstone and perished too in the Hebden Trophy to Scarborough. The lone consolation was edging past South Leeds in the Over-55s League and
THIS is the first visible sign of a massive expansion of the University of York, which is looming in countryside to the east of the city. Experts have begun sampling soils in fields at Heslington to prepare for the construction of a 117-acre extension
York's Under-25s were on top form as they swept away Hornsea 55-28 in the EIBA Double Rinks competition to earn a tie against Blackpool Borough. The rink led by Adam Liddell were in devastating form away, scoring 30 shots by the 15th end to win 35-8.
YORK bowls aces helped Yorkshire to cruise past their first round tie in the Liberty Trophy when they beat Derbyshire 166-88 at Church Gresley Indoor Bowls Club. The York contingent were in good form with Paul Mooring's team in full control of their
THE York City fans' annual darts tournament will take place on Saturday at KitKat Crescent Social Club. Entry, including sandwiches, costs £5 and you can confirm your place by e-mailing mark@yorkminstermen.org.uk with the first round-robin matches played
YORKSHIRE Water received more than 5,000 complaints from customers in the past year, a report has revealed. But the Consumer Council For Water, which published the statistics, said its record was still considerably better than many other major water
RESIDENTS of Strensall could have been forgiven for thinking a disaster was about to happen upon seeing a passenger plane with its landing gear down flying low over the village. The incident happened on Tuesday lunchtime with one Diary reader emailing
SOME topics are well nigh impossible to debate sensibly in this country. Two which come to mind are Europe and immigration. The first because the purple-faced brigade start up with the splenetic spitting before you have even got yourself seated. And
THE Helmsley superstars were in York this week for the launch of their first single You & Me. Taking time out from their nationwide tour supporting Leeds retro outfit Pigeon Detectives, One Night Only turned up the volume in Coney Street at a daytime
VILLAGERS have reacted angrily to delays in getting a much-used public footpath reopened - despite the council warning the developers who closed it that they could face legal action. The argument over the Sherburn-in-Elmet path, running between Kirkgate
SUPER Furry Animals should be more successful, reviewers will keep telling you, yet the decision not to open the balcony would suggest the public have voted otherwise. It seems you need more than the occasional quirky hit about shaggy dogs (Golden
A BUSINESSMAN from York who was abused when he was a youngster living in care has mounted a last-ditch bid for justice. Kevin Young is one of five people who have gone to the House of Lords to challenge a law which prevents them seeking damages from
YORK'S own Miss England was flying to China today as she launches her bid to be crowned as the world's most beautiful woman. Georgia Horsley, 20, flew out from Heathrow last night at the start of a month-long visit to the Far East, which culminates in
YORK and Selby's best pubs and clubs are to be announced at an awards ceremony at the National Railway Museum next week. The Best Bar None competition is aimed at encouraging the owners of pubs and clubs to drive up standards and crack down on binge
