A YEAR ago today the Evening Press threw off our old clothes and took to the streets in an exciting new look. The unwieldy broadsheet gave way to the zippier compact.

On that first day, we held our breath as we awaited your verdict.

Happily, city and county quickly warmed to the design.

We pledged the radical change of format would not alter our traditional role as a campaigning voice for York and beyond.

With crusades to cut parking charges, save the Christmas lights and clean up the air, we have stayed true to that pledge.

But the last word, as always, rests with you.

Tonight we chronicle the many new features introduced in the last year: tell us what you think.

Updated: 10:07 Tuesday, September 06, 2005