Month: December 2025

A police incident at an address in Sowerby, near Thirsk, has now been successfully resolved following a large-scale response involving armed officers and trained negotiators. The incident was first reported at 5.19am as an alleged […]

York and North Yorkshire’s mayor has welcomed almost £41 million in Government bus funding over the coming years but said a lack of increases to meet rising demand was disappointing. Labour Mayor David Skaith said […]

A North Yorkshire MP has warned that a proposed tourism tax would be a “hammer blow” for hospitality businesses in the county. Sir Julian Smith, Conservative MP for Skipton and Ripon, told councillors he would […]

Police are appealing for help to identify a person in connection with a reported incident of criminal damage in Thirsk. The incident took place at around 11.45am on Friday, November 15 in the Market Place, […]

A political group on North Yorkshire Council led by Green Party councillors has increased its numbers. Councillor Rich Maw, previously an unaligned independent member, has joined the Green and Independents Group. The Weaponness and Ramshill […]

Officers searching for a man who went missing five days ago have released two new CCTV images. Robert Rees‑Hughes, 35, was last seen at around 3.10pm on Saturday in Easingwold. The CCTV stills were captured […]

Finding a new tenant for a former town centre bank is proving difficult because of the building’s traditional frontage, councillors will be told next week. The owners of the old Barclays Bank in Northallerton High […]

Motorbike stunt riding team The Bolddog FMX is set to take centre stage as the Main Ring attraction at the 2026 Great Yorkshire Show. Managed by one of Europe’s leading freestyle motocross riders, Dan Whitby, […]

North Yorkshire Police have issued an appeal to locate Charlie O’Neil, 26, who is wanted on recall to prison after breaching the conditions of his release licence. O’Neil has known connections to the Northallerton and […]

A North Yorkshire historic house has marked its 400th anniversary in style, welcoming a record-breaking 40,000 visitors during its 2025 season. Built in 1625, Kiplin Hall has stood for four centuries, witnessing the rise and […]