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Dangers of using rivers, lakes and railway lines as summer playgrounds

Swimmers in the River Ouse, near Water End, Clifton, York, late last week.

9:13am Monday 6th July 2009

As the hot weather tempts people towards York’s rivers and railway lines, CHARLOTTE PERCIVAL seeks safety advice from York’s emergency services.

Tips and recipes for cocktail making at home

Berty Audebert prepares the rainbow cocktail

11:54am Saturday 4th July 2009

Shake up the taste of summer with a delicious fruity cocktail. CHARLOTTE PERCIVAL picks up some tips to try at home.

Jam making fun and secrets revealed

Megi Rychlikova making jam at home

11:41am Saturday 4th July 2009

Anyone can make jam and it isn’t just about beating the credit crunch. Veteran jam maker Megi Rychlikova reveals the fun, and secrets, involved.

York's part in the history of the East Coast Main Line

The farewell run for the last of the 4-4-2 class steam locomotives, No. 62822, from King’s Cross to Doncaster, November 26, 1950. Picture: NRM pictorial collection.

10:00am Friday 3rd July 2009

Following National Express’ shock decision to hand back the East Coast Main Line franchise, STEPHEN LEWIS looks at the history of this great rail route.

Images of York from the top of the Aviva building

Garry Atkinson’s pictures show usually unseen views of York from the top of the Aviva building, in Wellington Row

8:46am Thursday 2nd July 2009

Garry Atkinson looks down on York from on high and captures these fine views from the terrace near the top of the Aviva building.

York band Elliot Minor play Copmanthorpe Carnival 2009

Elliot Minor at the Mount School in York.

9:56am Wednesday 1st July 2009

What’s next for York’s biggest band since Shed Seven? A date at Copmanthorpe Village Carnival first of all, then it’s back to that tricky second album, as CHARLES HUTCHINSON reports.

A slice of new life

Anita Brown and Anita Tasker show off the results of their bakery skills.

9:12am Tuesday 30th June 2009

A Yorkshire woman is bringing a slice of Viennese life to Ryedale and hoping to buck the trend of rural decline, as MAXINE GORDON discovers.

Local news at risk

Chief reporter Mike Laycock in the newsroom at The Press.

10:17am Monday 29th June 2009

York will this week hold a major public meeting on the future of local news. CHARLOTTE PERCIVAL and STEPHEN LEWIS report.

Take five special: Summer sales

Take five special: Summer sales

8:43am Saturday 27th June 2009

Half-price sales have hit the high street earlier than ever. MAXINE GORDON hunts down the best buys in town.

Race for Life: The very human race

Race for Life: The very human race

8:50am Saturday 27th June 2009

Thousands of women are taking part in York’s Race for Life. CHARLOTTE PERCIVAL speaks to some of them.


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Columnist

What ever happened to decent service?

Sue Nelson

9:19am Monday 6th July 2009

DON’T you just hate it when shop assistants think you’re a window and look through you?



Readers' letters

Risking standards

12:10pm Monday 6th July 2009

I was appalled to read in The Press that Askham Grange Prison has lost its governor (June 30).

Missed the point

12:12pm Monday 6th July 2009

I AM replying to Dale Edward’s letter commenting on my previous letter (Town’s attractions, May 18).

Press your views

12:13pm Monday 6th July 2009

ALL MPs are now batting on a sticky wicket. For too long most have ignored the wishes of their voters on issues like European Union, which has a much more corrupt parliament than our own, and the irritating subject of immigration.



Wierd World

Rap fans are bombarding an Oldham couple with calls after their telephone number featured on a hit track

8:15am Friday 3rd July 2009

US rap artist Soulja Boy included the ex-directory number in his latest hit, Kiss Me Thru The Phone.



Eco Info

Have a say on North Yorkshire flood defences

9:33am Tuesday 23rd June 2009

RESIDENTS in a flood blighted North Yorkshire market town are being urged to give their views on proposed flooding defence schemes.



Nostalgia

Memories of York Minster fire in 1984

The fire takes hold at York Minster.

11:45am Monday 6th July 2009

IT WAS hot and sultry the night the Minster burned. York had been in the grip of sweltering temperatures for so long that farmers were desperate for rain.



Fundraising fun

Grandfather starts not-for-profit wedding car business in aid of muscular dystrophy

Roger Stewart with his grandson, Reece, five, on the bonnet of the Jaguar Mr Stewart uses to provide his charity wedding car service

8:41am Monday 6th July 2009

WHEN Roger Stewart’s grandson was diagnosed as suffering from muscular dystrophy, he vowed to do something to help find a cure for the devastating degenerative disease.



Book reviews



Yorkatt & Eric

Yorkatt and Eric





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