Year: 2026

A North Yorkshire man has been jailed for 40 months after admitting stalking and harassment which caused his former partner to fear violence. Max Midgley, 38, of Hustwaite Road, Coxwold, was sentenced at York Magistrates’ […]

Campaigners have reported high levels of bacterial pollution at six locations along the River Ure following the latest round of testing by citizen scientists. Members of Stop Ure Pollution (SUP) joined forces with the Yorkshire […]

Police have appealed for information after damage was caused to the bandstand in Bedale Park. North Yorkshire Police said officers were investigating a report of criminal damage which occurred sometime between the evening of Sunday, […]

A proposed tourist tax in North Yorkshire could be a “game-changer” for the visitor economy — but only if it is introduced in the right way, the region’s mayor has said. Labour Mayor of York […]

Visits to North Yorkshire’s libraries have risen by six per cent in a year, with almost two million trips made to branches across the county. North Yorkshire Council’s annual review of its library service reveals […]

North Yorkshire Council has been called on to show evidence of cost savings resulting from its controversial home-to-school transport changes as Reform say they will cancel the policy if they get chance. The authority’s children […]

An Aiskew man has been fined after admitting assaulting two men in separate incidents in Leeming Bar and Bedale. Edward Gibb, 46, of Sycamore Avenue, Aiskew, appeared at York Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. He pleaded […]

North Yorkshire Council has rejected claims circulating on social media that more than 100 homes being acquired under a council housing programme are intended for asylum seekers. Deputy council leader Councillor Peter Wilkinson told a […]

Parents and carers of children starting secondary school next year are being urged to submit their applications before the end of October. Applications opened in North Yorkshire on Saturday for children currently in Year 6 […]

North Yorkshire Council’s retiring chief executive received a total pay package worth almost £245,000 during the last financial year, new figures show. Richard Flinton received £217,798 in salary, fees and allowances in 2025/26, together with […]