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Bill got PoW captors drunk and took keys!
Obituaries are the bread and butter of local newspapers because they are at the heart of the community. I particularly… Read more Bill got PoW captors drunk and took keys!
Vicious attack on birthday man
Ferit Olmez was originally from Turkey and had emigrated to Scarborough to work for the family business – a town… Read more Vicious attack on birthday man
Leaving pages
There was a tradition in the newspaper industry that on your last day before moving to a new job that… Read more Leaving pages
North Yorkshire is the UFO hotspot
When I saw that the article about UFOs on the front page of the last week’s Daily Star Sunday newspaper… Read more North Yorkshire is the UFO hotspot
Despicable
Thieves steal veteran’s walking stick as he collects for Poppy Appeal While a lot of crimes seem particularly senseless this… Read more Despicable
Vandal attack puts college gardening courses in doubt
I really felt sorry about the victims of this unprovoked incident which puts courses at risk. It was totally senseless… Read more Vandal attack puts college gardening courses in doubt
Billy holds audience in palm of his hand
As I have previously said one of the perks of the job is that you get the chance to review… Read more Billy holds audience in palm of his hand
Anniversary of famous war poet’s hotel link
Len Friskney was a regular contact who used to pop into the office with story ideas which were usually connected… Read more Anniversary of famous war poet’s hotel link
A quieter beat for Tim after the Brixton riots
The last Scarborough People feature for now and again I quite enjoyed this interview. It must have been a scary… Read more A quieter beat for Tim after the Brixton riots