COULD I, through your paper, beg First York to reinstate the No 6 bus route straight to the hospital and straight back. It can be a traumatic time anyway but it is now a nightmare.

On my latest visit I travelled on the same buses as a gentleman on crutches. I felt so sorry for him. When you get off the No 4 to pick up the No 6 there are four sets of traffic lights to negotiate.

Bad now! I dread the winter.

Mrs M Dobson, Wellington Street, York

 

I HAVE read with interest the suggestions made recently for replacing or revamping the fountain in Parliament Street.

I have given the matter some thought and agree that a statue of Richard III would be most suitable. May I suggest the figure should be aligned with the City of Leicester and posed with his left hand on his hip while his right is raised in the famous archers’ salute.

Also, in view of recent comments about providing accommodation for rough sleepers, a circle of seating could be attached to the base to accommodate anyone who wishes to rest while gazing up at the figure of the king.

Peter Turner, Whin Road, Dringhouses, York

 

REGARDING the removal of the fountain in Parliament Street: why not just leave it as it is and make the whole street into a free car park like King’s Square? (For any motorist who doesn’t already know you are even allowed to park on the pavement there).

Just skip the £500,000 price tag it cost to pave King’s Square and there you go, a free car park in the centre of York costing council tax payers nothing.

P M Batey, Gladstone Street, Acomb, York

 

ONE quiet evening whilst visiting my local supermarket I felt a swirling wind. Above my head I heard a noise of, ‘beep beep’ and abruptly a UFO landed in front of me. Out of it stepped a silver suited man followed by Queen Elizabeth 1st.

“Your Majesty,”I replied in a shocked voice. “Why are you here?”

Her voice held incredulity. "I have come to buy a few pints of milk. It’s cheaper in your century than in mine!”

This may sound like a very tall story but why are we and this short-sighted government not addressing this vital problem to our farming industry?

Phil Shepherdson, Chantry Close, Woodthorpe, York

 

Tractors on A road in rush hour are hazard FARMING is one of our most important industries and now is a very busy time. Tractors have the right to travel on public roads and we should tolerate these slow moving vehicles as they go about their business.

However, tractors on the A64 during rush hour is simply dangerous. They block the left-hand lane and force fellow road users to brake quickly and cram into the other lane.

Farmers deserve our respect but please could they keep off the A64 at its busiest times.

Nick Emmerson, Dringhouses, York