Year: 2026

Three young walkers were rescued from steep woodland after becoming stranded in the dark and unable to find their way back to a footpath. Swaledale Mountain Rescue Team was called by North Yorkshire Police late […]

A bid to have a North Yorkshire village pub listed as an asset of community value amid fears it could be turned into housing has failed. The Coore Arms in Scruton near Northallerton shut in […]

Firefighters were called to tackle a deliberately started fire in a playing field in Northallerton late on Sunday night. A crew from Northallerton Fire Station was mobilised to Mill Hill Lane at 11.26pm following reports […]

Firefighters were called to an unusual rescue in Northallerton after a mini epilator became tangled in a woman’s upper lip piercing. A crew from Northallerton Fire Station was mobilised to Bullamoor Road at 12.58am this […]

A loss-making council-owned housebuilder has been accused of “reneging” on a legal commitment to pay towards community facilities agreed when planning permission was granted for a new housing estate. Brierley Homes, which is owned by […]

North Yorkshire Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to identify following a make-off without payment at Exelby Services on the A19. The incident happened at around 2pm on Tuesday, July […]

People across North Yorkshire are being reminded to use the most appropriate NHS service if they need urgent, but not life-threatening, medical treatment. University Hospitals Tees is encouraging patients with minor injuries and illnesses to […]

Police are appealing for information after a quad bike was stolen during an overnight burglary near Oulston. The burglary happened sometime between 11pm on Monday, July 20 and 4.30am on Tuesday, July 21, when offenders […]

A North Yorkshire cheesemaker is celebrating after winning the top prize at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show Cheese and Dairy Awards. Shepherds Purse Cheeses, based near Thirsk, was named Supreme Champion Cheese for its Organic […]

North Yorkshire residents are being reminded never to throw batteries or electrical items containing batteries into household waste or recycling bins after six bin wagon fires were recorded in the past year. The latest incident […]