Cyclists in York should wear something sparkly to avoid accidents
What do you think of this suggestion: cyclists should wear something sparkly to avoid accidents?
I WONDER how many people will agree with me that, in order to minimise accidents, cyclists should be encouraged to wear something sparkling and very visible on their wrists so when indicating a left or right turn, during all hours, traffic will be able to see more clearly what is going on and avoid collisions.
Perhaps bicycle shops could think of something without causing too much expense?
It can be extremely difficult to avoid some cyclists especially in the early evenings when they don't even have proper lighting on their bikes.
Something needs to be done so cyclists, and drivers of cars etc. can avoid unnecessary accidents.
Jenny Hildyard,
Melbourne Street
York
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Parents are responsible for children - not the nanny state
WE have been informed by the media that a group of child specialists have come to the conclusion that electronic gadgets, phones, iPads, computers, and games consoles are having a detrimental affect on preschool children.
They no doubt ran up an enormous bill paid for from the public purse when all they had to do was go on to the streets and ask the public.
We are unfortunately getting more and more people who are led to believe that if they have the smallest problem it is up to the state to put it right for them.
When a child goes to school the teachers are there to teach them the basics of maths, English, science, including sports and how to integrate with other children - not to help them with their basic toiletry needs and how to feed themselves.
Over the past few years we have seen the nanny state referring disruptive children to so called specialists who cannot control them either, they are then diagnosed with either a new ism, syndrome or allergy that no one has ever heard of before usually named after the person who looked after the child's needs.
I admit that there are children who need special attention but they are not in the numbers that the media quotes.
Let the parents take a more active part in this procedure and not the nanny state.
T J Ryder,
Acomb,
York
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Tougher sentences for people who harm animals
OVER the past few weeks we've had reports of a person from Harrogate whose dog was so badly maimed (three broken legs and a broken jaw - I presume at different times) - and its muzzle showing signs of been taped shut.
More recently a person from Scarborough hurt his cat so seriously it had to have a leg removed.
And now reports of people with high-powered catapults firing heavy metal shot killing and maiming wildlife.
Cruelty of any sort is despicable, but towards innocent animals is horrendous and the people responsible for inflicting such terrible injuries deserve a far more severe sentence than they receive.
D M Deamer,
Penleys Grove Street,
Monkgate, York
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New apprenticeships will boost Britain
THANK you once again Sir Keir Starmer for creating no less than 10,000 new apprenticeships.
Apprenticeships are a vital ingredient towards creating economic growth.
So it is only right that we slash any red tape that holds business and economic growth back.
Hence, unlike the Tories who crashed the economy, Labour is harnessing talent, providing skills training, and opening up fresh opportunities up and down the land with landmark reforms, backed by business, that will slash red tape, unlock potential, and make Britain great again.
Geoffrey Brooking,
Saxley Court,
Havant,
Hampshire
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