From this newspaper 100 years ago.

Thirsk Police Court. Irving Pixton, a military chauffeur, York, was summoned for driving a motor car to the danger of the public on the highway between Coxwold and Husthwaite on March 5. A fine of 20s and costs was inflicted and on the application of the prosecution the solicitor’s fee (£1.1s) and costs of witnesses was granted.

From this newspaper 50 years ago. – Stokesley Rural Council is not prepared just at present to sell council houses to tenants.

This was the outcome of the housing committee’s consideration of the latest Ministry circular which referred to this possibility.

From this newspaper 25 years ago. – A former waitress at the Morritt Arms Hotel has joined the Queen’s Household staff at Windsor Castle. Alison Bell, 20, had landed the job of royal chambermaid, after being interviewed by a lady-in-waiting.

Her father, Mr George Bell, of Zetland Estate, Richmond, drove her to Buckingham Palace for the interview.

From this newspaper 10 years ago. – Department for Education officials have confirmed that an investigation is under way to see if the ballot result which failed to scrap the 11-plus in Ripon should be declared void.