Birtley News has been running in one shape or form for nearly 18 years now. It started off in print, before moving on to the internet. YC's life has changed somewhat in the last year - marriage, a move to Durham, other priorities etc. So this seems a natural time to pause, take a break, and reflect. BN hasn't necessarily disappeared. But there will be no more posts for a while.
But don't despair readers! YC can still be contacted by e-mail, mobile (on his whizzo i-phone), Royal Mail, and carrier pigeon (possibly).