In Wednesday's printed Yorkshire Post

University candidates face snub in record numbers

YORKSHIRE'S universities could be forced to reject record levels of students this summer after seeing applications rise by up to a third as they prepare for their budgets to be slashed by Government.

Cost-cutting proposals at crisis council 'will mean poor services'

PLANS to reduce council tax in Doncaster have been branded "insanity" amid concerns over the effect of a cut on the town's beleaguered children's services.

'Snow levy' approved by senior councillors

PLANS to impose a "snow levy" on taxpayers to pay for road repairs in the wake of the big freeze moved closer yesterday.

Farmers in alert over flying lanterns

IN their native China they are seen as symbols of good fortune and hope while in Britain they are fashionable attractions at weddings and parties.

Pop starlet avoids jail term

A TEENAGE winner of Spanish Pop Idol, who attacked two police officers amid New Year celebrations, avoided a jail sentence yesterday .