I would like to congratulate all those who have been concerned with the conception, design and construction of City Screen York. The new cinema makes excellent use of its riverside site, with its balconies and terraces. The three screens are extremely
Football: Dolan dives in for Irish Rover York City boss Terry Dolan was hoping to add a touch of international class to his red ranks today by landing 'keeper Alan Fettis. Cricket: Suprise for White as Tyke trio sign up Yorkshire Test stars Darren Gough
Exclusive silk lingerie made by a small company in the heart of York has won a top award. De Pledge, based in Barker Lane, off Micklegate, won first prize in the Glamour Nightwear Collection category at the annual lingerie industry awards. The accolade
New champions Acomb finished off the season in record breaking style when they hit 205-3 in 12 overs to create a new highest innings total for the Costcutter York and District Senior Indoor League. The recipients of the run riot were Selby who, ironically
Bootham School have scored a hat-trick of successes on the basketball court. HAT-TRICK HEROES: Bootham School's successful under-14, 15 and 16 basketball squads celebrate their championship treble In the under-14, 15 and 16 sections of the York and Selby
Three prisoners serving life sentences - two at a maximum security jail near York - have won permission to challenge a new system which alerts people if they are receiving phone calls from prison inmates. The three Category A inmates want the new system
A motorcycle instructor claims "misleading" signs around York could lead to injury or even death for bikers. Motorcycling instructor Tracy Gee with one of the signs on the York ring road which she believes are a danger Picture: David Harrison Tracy Gee
Jesus becomes Lucifer and God takes over the role of Mrs Noah in the York Millennium Mystery Plays. And a professional actor is to be cast in the role of Jesus Christ. The cast of 200 for this summer's spectacular production in York Minster was announced
A man who tried to kill himself caused £30,000 damage in a gas blast at a York block of flats occupied by elderly residents. Michael John Downes, 26, turned on his gas oven and then tried to light a cigarette, York Crown Court heard. Downes suffered serious
City of York Council leader, Coun Rod Hills, left, with Iain Phillips, assistant chief executive, and Rory Barke, head of democratic services, at today's briefing at the Guildhall The spectre of government behind closed doors in York was banished today
The Lord Mayor, Coun Peter Vaughan, and the Lady Mayoress, Coun June Vaughan, celebrate with champagne at the opening of the Internet Exchange cafe today in Stonegate Picture: Garry Atkinson Dotty about the Internet A new Internet facility opened in York
I was pleased to read your recent story outlining the drive to reduce crime and improve fire safety in Clifton (February 18). It is reassuring to see the police and fire services working in unison in an area which has been at risk. I was particularly
The Labour Party centenary celebrations have illustrated what the party wants to propagate at the start of its second century. What is revealing is what is not highlighted. Creating quality housing for all has traditionally been a rallying cry of the
Songbirds such as the linnet, yellowhammer, skylark and song thrush to name but a few, are fast disappearing in our gardens and countryside. Can we imagine a land without these lovely songbirds that have evoked and inspired poets, writers and artists
Why does City of York Council not want Burgins perfumery to protect its premises in St Helen's Square (Dis-scent over shop, February 25)? Residents in Haxby have seen what happens to businesses that cannot keep up with the cost of replacing vandalised
Secure these jobs for York Every entrepreneur knows you have to speculate to accumulate. Converted for the new archive on 30 June 2000. Some images and formatting may have been lost in the conversion.
Labour pains and gains Most 100-year-olds can vividly remember their formative days but are less sure about where they left their specs ten minutes earlier. And the same could be said of the century-old Labour Party. Its membership recalls with much relish
York hopes to net web jobs A Major law firm is considering setting up an online conveyancing operation in York, creating several hundred high quality jobs. Teacher denies sexual abuse of two girls A teacher of children with special needs sexually abused
Scarborough's youngsters proved their worth last night as Colin Addison's side wiped away some of the misery of Saturday's shock FA Trophy exit. All the goals in the 3-0 victory over Southport were scored by players no older than 22 years. And it was
Westcoast, whose two successes over timber have both been gained at Ludlow, returns to his favourite venue tomorrow with solid prospects of completing a course treble. The Brown Clee Handicap Hurdle over three miles is the target for Westcoast, who represents
Nestl Rowntrees Ladies proved too strong for old rivals Clifton and won 6-3 in Ladies' division one of the York Badminton League. Helen Shepherd and Shelley Tattersall were the pick of the Rowntrees pairs with three wins for 99-55 including a 15-4 9-15
Every entrepreneur knows you have to speculate to accumulate. This truism could well be adopted by York Inward Investment Board as a mission statement. Today the board revealed that a major law firm is eyeing up York as a potential location for its online
Yorkshire Test stars Darren Gough, Michael Vaughan and Craig White are among an elite group of 12 players who were today given new six-month central contracts by the England and Wales Cricket Board. The squad was being announced from Lord's and each member
York City boss Terry Dolan was hoping to add a touch of international class to his red ranks today by landing 'keeper Alan Fettis. RULED OUT: City's hot prospect Christian Fox, seen taking on Exeter's Kofi Nyamah last Saturday, will miss the trip to Peterborough
A spate of distraction burglaries in York has prompted police to issue a warning to pensioners. Thieves have been drawing householders' attention away while they or an accomplice search the premises for valuables. Residents were today warned to demand
It survived the Millennium Bug unscathed - but the Leap Year proved one strange date too many for Gordon Harrison's computer. The publicity officer for Minster Lions was horrified when he switched on his computer yesterday and the date March 1, 2094,
Shops must be allowed to cover their windows Why does City of York Council not want Burgins perfumery to protect its premises in St Helen's Square The silent sky Songbirds such as the linnet, yellowhammer, skylark and song thrush to name but a few, are
A teacher of children with special needs sexually abused two girls as he gave them a lift home, York Crown Court heard. Michael Smith, prosecuting, said Gareth Malachy Clarke touched the girls indecently as they were in the back seat of his Peugeot 106
