http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/ York Press /features/readersletters/ en-gb Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:53:55 +0000 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:53:55 +0000 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/resources/images/1001327/?type=rsslogo http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/ http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/5068298.York_Crown_Court_flagpole/?ref=rss Mark Stead (Court flagpoles reprieved, The Press, March 13) quite correctly drew our attention to the new flagpole outside the York Crown Court. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:05:58 +0000 ebde456212f9a3dd1bb8697b600c8a63 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/5068306.Protecting_lampposts_from_dogs/?ref=rss Some years ago I read about a simple solution to the expensive problem to which the article in The Press refers (Dogs are blamed for toppling lampposts, March 16). Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:07:23 +0000 a5f248c028ee06e90cb9877250c2b995 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/5068318.Return_to_the_local_bobby_on_the_beat/?ref=rss The TV journalist Donal MacIntyre’s investigation (Questions over Claudia probe, The Press, March 15) highlights interesting points in the Claudia Lawrence case. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:10:47 +0000 8dcb073fd078ef299a350c2e50c3ef33 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/5068151.Hazell_family_tree_plea/?ref=rss The Press of January 15, 2009, ran an obituary feature on Bertie Hazell CBE, who had died at the age of 101 years after a lifetime of public service. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:32:34 +0000 1716da651f8f6bfd43845d2c5a261119 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/5068163.Early_butterfly_record/?ref=rss ON March 11 I had a beautiful tortoiseshell butterfly in my garden on my snowdrops. It is the earliest I have ever seen a butterfly as there aren’t many flowers out just yet. Is this a record? Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:33:55 +0000 d8f0da6534c621cb9ba06d99647e4852 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/5068212.Thornton_le_Dale_gas_processing_plant_fears/?ref=rss I write with regard to Moorland Energy Ltd’s proposal to build a gas processing plant in Thornton-le-Dale. I object most strongly to their chosen site on a number of grounds: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:45:41 +0000 7057068f4e3ebd5276451588c250fd28 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/5068129.Road_closure_at_Gillygate_a_blessing_in_disguise_/?ref=rss LET’S hope that when Gillygate reopens, the drivers who have found alternative routes around town stick to them. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:28:15 +0000 f07d90963e521ff504e6894386b5e83f http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/5068132.Lib_Dems_PR_principles/?ref=rss THE Lib Dems, a party of principle, have for many years had proportional representation as their main aim and pledge. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:29:04 +0000 2006ff724fbee769329e10573788bf60 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/5068141.Reasons_to_leave_the_European_Union/?ref=rss The EU, which has not had its financial statements passed by any set of auditors for the last 14 years (because everyone knows they are massively fraudulent), has now had the cheek to reprimand the UK for not reducing its budget deficit quickly enough and by a large enough amount. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:31:02 +0000 59c497fc91e0add640dbaf56e2793356 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/5065463.Real_crimes_with_very_real_victims/?ref=rss As the wife of a police traffic constable, an intensive-care nurse, a car driver and a bike rider, I was heartened to read Bryan Lawson’s comments in respect of selfish and dangerous drivers (Scourge of the “selfish drivers, Letters, March 13). Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0000 01949b87d0bc344886c8603843ef7840 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/5065450.Road_closure_at_Gillygate/?ref=rss It’s been an interesting couple of weeks in Gillygate. I’m still failing to understand how two words to two different groups of people can mean so many things. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:54:08 +0000 cc4c3b25687d06e917a25fad8034edb2 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/5065408.Teens__bus_fare_deal/?ref=rss I am writing in response to a letter from Olly Sherwood regarding bus fares (Fares too high, March 6). Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:40:33 +0000 e042c60551e847799ca2c20465a4de6a http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/5065417.Road_works_at_Fulford_Road_junction/?ref=rss What on earth has been going on at the junction of Hospital Fields Road and Fulford Road for the last two weeks? Last year a major resurfacing and cycle lane alteration took place between Hospital Fields Road and Cemetery Road, causing three weeks of major disruption. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:42:45 +0000 2e7396244e651c3220ec0fce80cf76ad http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/5065400.Mine___s_a_half/?ref=rss So the Government wants to reduce the drink drive level to one pint. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:38:44 +0000 9a6103524a10ad6ec842861e909a4737 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/5065403.Rising_cost_of_listening__and_viewing_/?ref=rss Keith Chapman wrote recently (Back to black, Letters, March 15) regarding the increase in the TV licence. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:39:21 +0000 28132cf1fa9f61050c9325f27a75aaa0 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/5063551.Why_west_isn___t_always_the_best_for_high_speed_rail_link/?ref=rss THE article headlined Making Tracks (The Press, March 13) about the future of high-speed rail and its implications for York, quotes Dr Tony Fowkes as saying: “If there were to be only a single line linking London and the north, then the route would probably pass to the west of Leeds, leaving York out.” Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:40:00 +0000 b4ea9d9a114687a77c16a78390039728 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/5063521.Our_friend_Jack_Archer/?ref=rss WE HAVE read with interest and appreciation all the tributes to our dear friend Jack Archer. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:31:05 +0000 7378852339baebbc8b1c7b341a119dcb http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/5063530.Is_this_your_cat_/?ref=rss MAY I appeal for the owner of the thin and cute black cat that turned up in Hempland Avenue about two weeks ago to come and fetch it. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:32:22 +0000 9f7a39ab90f3873e9aa927772129997d http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/5063537.A_baby_writes_in/?ref=rss MY name is Juniper and I am three months old, I came into a very white world last December. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:33:34 +0000 15032220ca8bb82ae96d74a7f2a7fa6c http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/5063541.Living_outside_constituency_boundary/?ref=rss MADELINE Kirk, the Liberal Democrat prospective candidate for Outer York, in all her election literature makes great play of the fact that the Conservative candidate, Julian Sturdy, lives outside the constituency boundary (although only by a mile or so and he is nearer to some parts of the constituency than she is). Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:34:23 +0000 0e7adb403ba60290ab399f8ae7138768 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/5063486.Immigration_has_to_be_controlled/?ref=rss COUNCILLOR Tracey Simpson-Laing mentions past migration as if it justifies present levels (Letters, March 12). Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:22:54 +0000 b43ee29b46e6aa743cd3914d5db27fca http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/5063490.Buses_just_too_big/?ref=rss THAT is it. I have experienced my third brush with death at a street corner in York in the past week. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:23:33 +0000 d9232ac4ae39b9526c23bc83dcf1ad74 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/5063508.Student_lettings/?ref=rss WITH reference to recent letters about student lettings, why do letting agents keep their unsightly signs up for weeks and weeks after the next lot of students have agree to let? Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:29:07 +0000 7811babd41eaa8a87c14a0d3123cd53a http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/5063515.Kill_that_speed/?ref=rss AS A resident of Nunmill Street, I am pleased someone is at last doing something about traffic issues on our local streets. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:29:57 +0000 87741b4d9c36c3914c82168ce32a80eb http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/5061463.Business_rates_hike_could_lead_to_a____ghost_city___/?ref=rss The headline “On the brink” (The Press, March 10) really struck a chord with me because it highlights how stupid things have become. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:10:00 +0000 d5f039a6437fd8d792a3b4ef9c8b93f5