BACK in 2016 I highlighted in this very column an ornithological mystery that had all the scientists baffled. What was causing the disappearance of our familiar house sparrow from many towns and cities around the country could not be found. The Independent
EVERY few minutes I jump with surprise as I think there is an intruder looking in through the window. Then I realise it is a sheep, or even several, grazing just outside the shepherd's cottage we have rented in Scotland while we fish. Our sheep
POCKLINGTON Arts Centre (PAC) is launching brand new Singing with Dementia sessions to help those affected by the condition. Singing with Dementia sessions will take place at PAC on Monday, September 23 and 30, and October, 7 and 14, from 1pm to
THIS week's Way We Were is selection of pictures sent in by readers. Above, is a photograph received from Mr Grayson, from Middleton, of Thornton-le-Dale Home Guard in 1944. Here's the names he knows. Back row: Unknown, Ward, Grayson, Dowson,
A NEW play from celebrated author Sir Alan Ayckbourn opens at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre in September. Birthdays Past, Birthdays Present is the 83rd play from the pen of one of Britain’s greatest playwrights, Sir Alan. This year is
