WITH splendid synchronicity, tonight we report on the impressive progress of Venturefest York. Here is more evidence of our burgeoning high-tech economy.

More than 1,000 people are expected to attend Venturefest, the region's first free science and technology exhibition and conference at York Racecourse. It is the North's answer to an Oxford initiative, again emphasising the city's position among the scientific elite.

Organisers hope it will generate at least £1 million of investment.

Not bad for a day's work.

Updated: 10:00 Tuesday, February 03, 2004