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Monthly Archives: October 2024

“How to Keep your Children Safe Online”

In the tradition of the North Yorks Enquirer’s continuing concerns over Child Safeguarding, US internet expert Bill HESS, of Pixel Privacy, has very kindly permitted the North Yorks Enquirer to reproduce his invaluable guide to keeping children safe on-line. Bill’s [...]

October 14, 2017 Misc

“Who Gives a Frack?”

A Letter to the Editor from Roger BRUTON of Pocklington, highlighting his concerns regarding the burgeoning fracking (hydraulic fracturing) programme in the Yorkshire area. ~~~~~ Dear Sir, On the evening of 9th October I attended a talk at the Milton [...]

October 13, 2017 Letters

SBC Embezzles £150k?

On Monday 4th September 2017, a Scarborough Borough Council (SBC) meeting was held at the Town Hall, St Nicholas St, Scarborough. SBC agreed to take £150,000 from the Special Parking Account (SPA) and give it to the Amaury Sports Organisation [...]

October 12, 2017 Scarborough Borough Council

Another NYE Investigation Vindicated

Another NYE Investigation Vindicated It has been a good week for the NYE crime desk. On the 4th of October 2017 I received a commemorative mouse mat from the North Yorks Moors Railway in thanks for our support after it [...]

October 10, 2017 Police

“A Little Respect? Too Little Respect!”

A Letter to the Editor from Connie PEACH, responding to the defensive/aggressive reaction of Councillor Phil TRUMPER [Con.] to the publication of news that a Formal Complaint against him (for failing to declare an interest) has been upheld. ~~~~~ Dear [...]

October 10, 2017 Letters

WILTSHIRE POLICE: Operation Conifer reports on Sir Ted HEATH CSA Allegations

WILTSHIRE POLICE: Operation Conifer reports on Sir Ted HEATH CSA Allegations The national investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse against Sir Edward Heath led by Wiltshire Police which is codenamed Operation Conifer has now reported. This has unquestionably been [...]

October 8, 2017 Police

TORNADO comes to North Yorkshire Moors Railway

TORNADO comes to North Yorkshire Moors Railway by TIM HICKS ~~~~~ Regular readers will know that the NYE has recently covered the heart breaking attack on the NYMR by vandals. The entire NYE team was very deeply saddened at the [...]

October 7, 2017 Misc

SBC: Councillor Phil TRUMPER – Complaint UPHELD

SBC: Councillor Phil TRUMPER – Complaint UPHELD an “In My View” report by NIGEL WARD, commenting on the outcome of a Formal Complaint against the Tory Councillor who failed to declare an interest for the WTC ‘No Confidence’ motion. ~~~~~ [...]

October 6, 2017 Scarborough Borough Council, Whitby Town

“Not Fit For Purpose”

In a satirical spirit, the North Yorks Enquirer presents the one hundred and sixteenth in a continuing series of so-called “Photoons” – cartoons developed from digital photographs – highlighting the more amusing aspects of current affairs in North Yorkshire and [...]

October 5, 2017 Photoons

NYP: Witness Appeal re Motorcyclist Accident on A169 Pickering/Whitby Road

NYP: Witness Appeal re Motorcyclist Accident on A169 Pickering/Whitby Road Police are appealing for witnesses after a man suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle collision on the A169 Pickering to Whitby road. The incident occurred on Saltergate Bank, near the [...]

October 4, 2017 Appeals