Archive
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Act of Remembrance
Sir, – At this time of year, our thoughts turn to the brave servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice whilst serving our nation. Recent conflicts have brought added relevance to annual acts of Remembrance. Increasingly we remember not
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Long way round
Sir, – Last week I had the pleasure of driving football teams from Bedale High School in a 57-seater coach for a fixture at Stokesley School. Leaving Bedale at 3.30pm, we were met by a temporary road diversion sign in Northallerton indicating that
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Newburn flats solution
Sir, – I refer to the Newburn block of flats on Tyneside which has been undermined on one corner next to the river after recent floods. Why should it be demolished? If our Georgian and Victorian ancestors could build lighthouses out in the ocean
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Not so friendly
Sir, – The district councils of Hambleton and Richmondshire have decided that working together to save money doesn't work. This year Forest Heath and St Edmundsbury councils in Suffolk got rid of one chief executive, two directors and six head
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Our Orange Order
Sir, – I refer to your report "Council was unaware of local Orange Order parade" (D&S, Oct 19) and the reported comments of the Mayor of Northallerton, Coun Jack Dobson, and Coun Ken Archer. I have contacted both these councillors about their
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Simple safety
Sir, – Another crash on the Wensleydale line and once more the railway staff blame the users. The police have been asked to look at the matter of crossing safety previous to this last incident and they attended the crash scene on the day. If everyone
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Pylon pressure
Sir, – Your readers may recall the extensive public inquiries 20 years ago into National Grid’s 400kV powerline from Teesside to York. Unprecedented numbers of landowners refused to grant voluntary wayleaves. The public opposition group REVOLT worked
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Police who?
Sir, – Not before time I have received some literature re the approaching commissioner elections – interesting heading, "Police and Crime" Commissioner, given the current situation re the BBC, the police and A N Other. Can we trust the police nowadays
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Driving pleasure
Sir, – What a pleasure it is to drive through Skeeby now the bumps have been removed. I can now go to Richmond without making a detour. However slow you go you get a nasty jolt with these man-made obstacles, so I have, whereever possible, found
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Better than bumps
Sir, – I have read with interest letters from Susan Holden and Paul Rummery with opposing views about the possible reinstatement of the speed bumps in Skeeby following the recent floods which washed them away. I have sympathy with both points of view
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How friendly?
Sir, – Going out for lunch together is a weekly occasion for my wife and I. But, as I am disabled due to Post-Polio Syndrome, some cafes and restaurants are not very easy to get into and their toilet facilities may not be very disabled-friendly either
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Remember, remember...
Sir, – I should like to remind readers about the possible misuse of fireworks in the run-up to Guy Fawkes' Night. It is illegal to sell fireworks to anyone under 18 and for anyone under 18 to be in possession of fireworks in the street and other public
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Mine benefits
Sir, – The proposed York potash mine near Whitby should be supported.. It is an area where good jobs are needed. Although some of the jobs will be highly skilled and will not go to local people, the mine will bring much-needed money to the area, which
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Right decision on A1 service station
Sir, – The proposal to construct a large motorway service station on the A1, which has been under discussion for several years, has finally been rejected by the inspector after a public inquiry. On behalf of the Friends and residents of Norton
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The US connection for Theakston's festive brew
SPECTATOR enjoyed an entertaining lunch at Countryside Live in the company of Yorkshire Agricultural Society chairman Simon Theakston. Now that name has a certain resonance in Yorkshire beer circles and Mr Theakston, as well as holding high office
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Badger cull decision the right one
IN the feverish atmosphere currently surrounding the Government, news of another “U-turn” was bound to attract criticism. However, this is not a change of policy, only a postponement. The culls will take place next year when all the parties involved