District Judge Michael Rosenberg bows out at the end of this month after a 50-year legal career and has had some messages from surprising sources.
“I have had a number of letters from defendants. They have said some touching things which have made all this worthwhile.”
The letters have cemented what can only be described as a love affair with Barnsley the Hull-born Mr Rosenberg has had since he was appointed 18 years ago.
The full story, including Mr Rosenberg's memories of plain-speaking folk, dead birds and being 'frightened to death' is in today's Chronicle.