Archive
-
Date
Many thanks, Ken
Reader's letter I read, with sadness, of the retirement of Councillor Ken Cooper. This modest, self-effacing gentleman has known more than his fair share of life's troubles yet he has always found time to help others. He has never been interested in self-aggrandisement
-
Date
Animal feed shocker
Reader's letter I was stunned to find that in a parliamentary answer reported in the Sunday Times (April 2), calves are still being fed blood products, gelatin and tallow in their feed as a cheap means of boosting growth. I thought it was well known by
-
Date
When child-friendly ends in screaming kids
Readers' letters Not more child-friendly attractions (Kids Seek Out 'Wow' Factor, Evening Press, April 3). The British view of what it means to be child-friendly has turned previously interesting and intelligent attractions such as the Science Museum
-
Date
April 6th, 2000
The freedom to know nothing RARELY has legislation been so misleadingly named. The Freedom of Information Bill is as much about safeguarding secrecy as it is about open government. Converted for the new archive on 30 June 2000. Some images and formatting
-
Date
April 6th, 2000
York City FC: Fans group inveil business plan blueprint A York City fans' group have announced a change of name and unveiled a blueprint for fans to take a £100,000 stake in the club. Boxing: Ingle can steal the limelight North Yorkshire warrior Paul
-
Date
April 6th, 2000
Baseball bat attack on pupils Two French school pupils on a cultural visit to York were viciously attacked by a group of youths in Tang Hall. York to honour Ken Labour stalwart Ken Cooper is to be honoured for his 37-year commitment to York. 1000-year-old
-
Date
Ings haven for Ratty rodent
The water vole, fast heading for extinction in Britain, can still be found at Clifton Ings in York, according to an environmental group. REFUGE: The water vole has a bolt hole in York York and Ryedale Friends of the Earth will be calling on passers-by
-
Date
Heaven nose she's miserable
There are to be no more nose jobs for York's Queen Victoria. STONE ME: West Bank Park keeper John Skerret with the statue of Queen Victoria which has once again lost its nose Picture: Steve Bradshaw. Every time vandals have smashed the nose of the marble
-
Date
York through to final
York's Men are through to the final of the Yorkshire CIBA League for the fourth year running following their nail biting win over Huddersfield last Wednesday evening. Iain Boyle's rink won the match for York on the last end with a four, having previously
-
Date
Living legend of the world's greatest race
A North Yorkshire village is home to Grand National history - in the shape of Tommy Elder, one of racing's great names. NATIONAL HERO: Tommy Elder, the oldest living jockey to have ridden in world's greatest steeplechase.. The 90-year-old, from Coxwold
-
Date
Sorrowful sell-off
Evening Press leader The heartache behind the farming crisis was poignantly visible at the Ampleforth auction. Among those witnessing the sell-off of the dairy herd was Ian Bell, farm manager at the Abbey. All his efforts to streamline the operation to
-
Date
Second bite of the cherry for Acorn
York Acorn have a second chance to climb off the foot of the National Conference League second division on Saturday when they travel to Hull to face Dockers. Although unlikely to escape the re-election zone with just three games left to play, the match
-
Date
Fans group unveil business plan blueprint
A York City fans' group have announced a change of name and unveiled a blueprint for fans to take a £100,000 stake in the club. BUSINESS PLAN: FACT spokesman Greg Stone Copies of a business plan have been sent to City chairman Douglas Craig and his fellow
-
Date
York drug dealer jailed for 31/2 years
A York drug dealer caught with £2,000-worth of heroin claimed he was using it to wean himself off methadone, a court heard. But Kevin Peter Mulgrew was jailed for three and a half years after a jury at York Crown Court convicted him of possessing the
-
Date
Saucy poster leaves cleric hot under collar
Simon Wall as featured in the poster for Naked Flame What a flaming cheek! A fireman's saucy calendar image has helped to spark a controversy across the Irish Sea. Simon Wall, who is based in Harrogate, appeared in the 1999 British Firefighter's calendar
-
Date
1000-year-old jewellery found in field declared treasure trove
Sartorial style from more than 1,000 years ago may soon be on show in York after a "missing link" was found on local farmland. York Coroner Donald Coverdale has declared that a part of a decorated silver clothing strap, dating probably from the middle
-
Date
April 6th, 2000
When child-friendly ends in screaming kids Not more child-friendly attractions (Kids Seek Out 'Wow' Factor, Evening Press, April 3). Two letters on this subject Animal feed shocker I was stunned to find that in a parliamentary answer reported in the Sunday
-
Date
Julian Cole
Not such a dopey idea How do you like to get away from yourself? This is probably a bit of a personal question. So I'll begin with my own preferences, none of which are particularly shocking. A Friday night glass of malt whisky, a shared bottle of wine
-
Date
Mental stimulation
Reader's letter I read the Evening Press 'comment and features' page every evening. Where does Bryan Marlowe get his mental inspiration from? Please tell me so that I can get some, if it's not too expensive. Ian M Scott, Farmanby Close, Thornton-le-Dale
-
Date
Asbestos dangers
Reader's letter I enjoyed my recent visit to York's Railway Museum but was alarmed to learn about a possible asbestos threat to which the public and museum employees may be exposed. Your disturbing article in the Evening Press (March 24) begs certain
-
Date
Ampleforth herd goes under the hammer
More than 150 people witnessed the closing chapter in the life of the Ampleforth Abbey herd of 197 dairy cattle. GOING, GOING: One of the animals in the Ampleforth Abbey herd comes under scrutiny in the sale ring Picture: Frank Dwyer The break-up and
-
Date
Barker impresses on national stage
Northallerton's Paul Barker beat some of the country's leading riders to complete a memorable treble at the prestigious national Blue Chip Championships in the West Midlands. Barker, ranked in or near the top 30 in the British Show Jumpers rankings for
-
Date
City Baths swimmers floating on cloud nine
York City Baths Club swimmers scooped an outstanding medal haul of nine from the Yorkshire County Age Group and Senior Championships at the Leeds International Pool. IN THE MEDALS: York City Baths Club medal and trophy winners from the Yorkshire Championships
-
Date
The freedom to know nothing
Evening press leader Rarely has legislation been so misleadingly named. The Freedom of Information Bill is as much about safeguarding secrecy as it is about open government. Despite a revolt by 36 Labour rebels the Bill passed its first hurdle in the
-
Date
Ingle can steal the limelight
North Yorkshire warrior Paul Ingle will be the big hit of this month's Madison Square Garden fight-night of the year. EYES ON THE PRIZE: Paul Ingle goes through his paces in training in Scarborough That is the opinion of Ingle's manager Frank Maloney,
-
Date
father worried about access hanged himself
A man who may have been worried by problems about access to see his child took drugs and alcohol before hanging himself by the banks of the River Ouse in York, an inquest heard. Coroner Donald Coverdale recorded a verdict of suicide on Mathew Charles
-
Date
Prison rape claim was false, says QC
A former York prison inmate tried to get her revenge on one of the prison officers by falsely crying rape against him, a court heard. Christine Ferguson, 32, claimed the officer gagged her, tied her hand above her head, tried to have oral sex with her
-
Date
Sartorial style from more than 1,000 years ago may soon be on show in York after a "missing link" wa
York Coroner Donald Coverdale has declared that a part of a decorated silver clothing strap, dating probably from the middle of the 9th century AD, is treasure. The piece, found by a man with a metal detector on farmland west of York, is thought to be
-
Date
York to honour Ken
Labour stalwart Ken Cooper is to be honoured for his 37-year commitment to York. Mr Cooper will be made an honorary alderman following his resignation from City of York Council because of ill health. It fulfils a lifetime ambition for Mr Cooper, 80, a
-
Date
Baseball bat attack on pupils
Two French school pupils on a cultural visit to York were viciously attacked by a group of youths in Tang Hall. Police said the two boys, aged around 15, were punched, kicked and struck with weapons after becoming separated from friends. Both pupils received
