Readers chose well and wisely

York has produced any number of exalted men and women over the last thousand years. Great leaders, distinguished reformers, outstanding artists, top athletes, deep thinkers and notorious criminals have all been born within these ancient walls. Easing pressure

When the Evening Press revealed that ten elderly patients were stuck in hospital, even though they were fit enough to be discharged, many were shocked.

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