Year: 2026

A woman has been charged following a suspected arson at a home in Great Ayton. Officers from North Yorkshire Police confirmed that a woman arrested in connection with the fire on Woodbine Close on April […]

A former smoker from Northallerton is backing a new regional campaign encouraging people to quit, after giving up cigarettes following a serious health scare. Ann Reid, who smoked for more than 50 years, is supporting […]

A fundraising campaign in memory of two well-known local men has passed £11,000 following a boost from charity shoot events on the North York Moors. A JustGiving page set up by Chloe Thornton, from Ampleforth, […]

Fire crews were called to tackle small fires caused by disposable barbecues in the Osmotherly area. At around 3.33pm, a crew from Stokesley attended Quarry Lane after reports of a fire in the open. Firefighters […]

Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of arson following a fire at a home in Great Ayton. Officers from North Yorkshire Police were called to the incident on Woodbine Close at around 6.20am on […]

Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle collision in Kirklington last night. At around 9.30pm, fire crews from Bedale and Northallerton attended the incident following reports of a crash. On arrival, all occupants had already […]

A major upgrade to water infrastructure is underway in two North Yorkshire villages as part of a wider regional investment programme. Yorkshire Water has begun a £780,000 scheme to replace 2.3km of water mains in […]

A young man who spent much of his childhood in foster care is urging more families across North Yorkshire to open their homes to children in need. Ashley Smith, 23, lived in foster care for […]

Fire crews were called to a serious three-vehicle collision near Little Smeaton on Thursday evening. At around 9.22pm, a crew from Northallerton attended the scene where one person was reported to be trapped inside a […]