Year: 2026

Claims of systemic errors in the implementation of a controversial home-to-school transport policy are set to be examined by an influential committee next month amid concerns over delays in investigating the issue. Although not yet […]

The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has come under fire after backing the government’s policy of targeting extra funding at deprived areas — a move which critics say has seen his own region lose […]

Council leaders say they have not yet received any funding to deliver a nature recovery strategy after being instructed to prepare the plan by the government. The Local Nature Recovery Strategy was this week signed […]

Wensleydale Railway has announced that its 2026 running season will begin with ticket prices held at 2024 levels, as the popular heritage railway looks to keep days out affordable despite continuing rises in operating costs. […]

Rishi Sunak visited Northallerton School and Sixth Form College to open a student leadership conference and see the changes being driven by the school’s new leadership team. Welcomed by headteacher Kevin Broom and Chris Barnes, chair […]

Council house rents in North Yorkshire are set for an above-inflation increase to pay for improvements and more affordable homes. North Yorkshire Council’s executive committee has recommended a rent increase of 4.8 per cent for […]

A Northallerton couple who once believed they were “too old” to foster have welcomed 16 children into their home in the past two years – and say their only regret is not starting sooner. Margaret […]

A North Yorkshire councillor and former publican has called for more support for the county’s pubs and hospitality businesses, saying the “system is stacked against them”. Councillor Mike Schofield has warned that recent closures in […]

Senior North Yorkshire Conservative councillors took veiled — and not so veiled — swipes at Reform while discussing their authority’s finances at a key meeting. North Yorkshire Council deputy leader Gareth Dadd told executive committee […]

Council chiefs say they have no choice but to raise council tax by the maximum allowed after receiving a £43m “wallop” in cuts from the government. Members of North Yorkshire Council’s executive committee today ( […]