Are dogs suffering from ill-health because of selective breeding?

11:59am Wednesday 20th August 2008

THE images were heart-rending. A pug gasped for breath through its squashed snout. A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with a too-small head writhed in agony. A distraught owner cradled his beloved boxer as it went into an uncontrollable fit.

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Global warming and the over-50s

10:36am Monday 18th August 2008

Elderly people have a central part to play in tackling climate change, as STEPHEN LEWIS reports.

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Supporting technology-based firms pays dividends

1:44pm Friday 15th August 2008

Yesterday we revealed how Science City York is aiming to boost the city’s hi-tech sector and create more than 600 jobs. Today, NICOLA FIFIELD takes a closer look at the organisation, and how it benefits firms in the city.

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What is it about Brits and booze?

10:59am Wednesday 13th August 2008

Bad behaviour by boozy Britons abroad has seen a sharp rise in the number of holidaymakers arrested. STEPHEN LEWIS reports.

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Even dying is getting expensive these days

9:08am Tuesday 12th August 2008

Cremation costs in York have risen again, leading to increased profits for council chiefs. GAVIN AITCHISON looks at the financial burden and suggests how the bills can be cut.

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Why some parents are still wary of MMR

10:47am Monday 11th August 2008

As the Government announces it is set to give £30,000 to North Yorkshire health authorities in a bid to raise the take-up rate for the MMR jab, JEREMY SMALL asked parents in York what they thought about the vaccination.

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Are there better ways to assess children’s progress?

11:05am Friday 8th August 2008

After this summer’s marking fiasco, is it time to ditch Sats? STEPHEN LEWIS reports.

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A speeding fine or a telling-off? You decide

10:36am Wednesday 6th August 2008

Across the country, more speeding tickets are being issued than ever before. But in North Yorkshire, the emergency services are trying to get speeding motorists to change their driving habits. Their idea? A choice between a £60 fine and a 30-minute lecture. STEPHEN LEWIS reports.

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Brown hails France's stance on war

Updated 10:40pm Wednesday 20th August 2008

Gordon Brown has praised President Nicolas Sarkozy's determination to carry on in Afghanistan, despite the loss of 10 French soldiers in a Taliban ambush.

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