A North Yorkshire couple who have opened their home to dozens of vulnerable children over the past two decades are encouraging others to consider fostering. Sarah and Tim Sharp, from Bedale, began their fostering journey [...]

Residents are being warned that fly-tipping will not be tolerated as new rules come into force at North Yorkshire’s recycling centres. Households must register their details before visiting any of the county’s household waste recycling [...]

A restaurant owner says she feels a council decision to stop her husband giving customers a free lift home after their meal is “a bit harsh”. Chef Ruth Hansom-Rigby, who runs the Michelin Guide-listed Hansom Restaurant in [...]